MATCHDAY vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Under 21's Tuesday 10th November 2020 KO 7.00pm // Papa John's Trophy - Doncaster Rovers
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MATCHDAY vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Under 21’s • Tuesday 10th November 2020 • KO 7.00pm // Papa John’s Trophy
The Manager
ANDY BUTLER
to manage Rovers on national TV and I
thought the boys did themselves proud both
Good evening everyone, I’d like to begin by on and off the pitch.
welcoming James Collins and the rest of the
staff and players from Wolverhampton It could have been a tricky evening
Wanderers U21s to the Keepmoat Stadium. especially with the disruption in the build-up
to the match, but everyone at the club pulled
We know how good Wolves’ development together and showed true professionalism
system is and the quality of player they have throughout.
at their disposal. In this competition, they’ve
followed the same pattern as us with a draw I’d also like to take this chance to thank the
and a bonus point against Bradford City and management staff and the club for trusting
a defeat to Oldham Athletic. The group itself me to take charge while the gaffer is
is extremely tight and we will need a positive self-isolating and thank the fans for the
result this evening if we want to progress. support they’ve shown me in these past few
days.
On a personal note, it’s been a surreal few
days and I’m still waiting for everything to
sink in. It was a very proud moment for me
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DONCASTER ROVERS FOOTBALL CLUB
DONCASTER ROVERS REMEMBERS
Before today’s match, Rovers will join Every year, the Premier League, The FA, EFL
football clubs up and down the country in and the PFA join forces under the banner of
holding a minutes silence to remember the ‘Football Remembers’ as we all take a
fallen. moment to reflect on the huge sacrifice of
those who came before us and ensure it will
not be forgotten.
“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old,
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.”
For the Fallen – Laurence Binyon
WOLVES
IN OPPOSITION
ONE TO WATCH SHARED HEAD COACH ABOUT THE OPPOSITION
FIVE-A-SIDE JAMES COLLINS
TAYLOR PERRY Wolverhampton Wanderers U23s had an excellent start to life in
19-year-old Taylor Perry is a real threat from the midfield. He’s a the Premier League 2 and a 3-0 victory over Stoke City at the
classy player with a deadly ability to find the back of the net and end of September took them to the top of the table.
his goals have helped propel Wolves this season. The midfielder is
devastating in a dead-ball situation and punishes teams who Their recent form has been more unpredictable losing three of
CARL IKEME Goalkeeper their last four but the fourth was a thumping 3-0 victory over
concede fouls around the box. He is in good scoring form and is
currently the U23s leading goal scorer. Fulham which proves that on their day, the side can be a
formidable force.
KI-JANA HOEVER
Wolves signed the exciting young defender from Premier League It is an U21s side who travel to the Keepmoat Stadium on
Liverpool in September. Having come through the system in his CAMERON JOHN Defender Tuesday and their form in the Papa John’s Trophy almost exactly
James Collins was
native Holland with AZ and Ajax, Hoever joined Liverpool in 2018 mirrors Rovers. Both sides earned a draw and a bonus point
appointed Wolves U23s
and went on to make two first-team appearances. His debut came against Bradford City and both failed to land a punch in defeats
head coach in December of
against Wolves aged just 16 in an Emirates FA Cup tie in January to Oldham Athletic.
2019 and has moulded the
2019. youngsters to fit the same
This leaves Group F finely poised with Rovers, Wolves, and
MARK RANKINE Midfielder style and formula as the
LUKE MATHESON first-team. Collins is a
Bradford all able to take the second place.
Defender Luke Matheson joined Wolves in January from Sky Bet hugely experienced coach
League One side Rochdale and was immediately loaned back to who has proven himself
them for the remainder of the season. The Papa John’s Trophy equally adept at bringing
initially provided the full-back the opportunity to make his NORTHERN GROUP F
players through the
Rochdale debut aged just 15 back in 2018. TOMMY ROWE Midfielder Oldham Athletic 2 2 0 0 6 6
Development systems as he
Bradford City 2 0 2 0 0 2
has in first-team football
THEO CORBEANU and he spent two years at
Doncaster Rovers 2 0 1 1 -2 2
The young Canadian striker signed a new two-year deal with Wolves U21 2 0 1 1 -4 2
Crewe Alexandra who are
Wolves after impressing during his time in the academy. Corbeanu famous for their ability to
has been involved in both Papa John’s Trophy games so far and is NIALL ENNIS Striker turn Academy prospects
seen as one of their biggest goal threats. into professionals.
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ROVERS WANDERERS
MANAGER HEAD COACH
Darren Moore James Collins
Josef BURSIK (GK) 01 26 Taylor PERRY
Brad HALLIDAY 02 38 Meritan SHABANI
Reece JAMES 03 39 Luke CUNDLE
Tom ANDERSON 04 41 Luke MATHESON
Joe WRIGHT 05 42 Lewis RICHARDS
Madger GOMES 06 43 Raphael NYA
Rayhaan TULLOCH 07 44 Michael AGBOOLA
Ben WHITEMAN 08 47 Pascal ESTRADA
Fejiri OKENABIRHIE 09 50 Hong WAN
Jason LOKILO 10 51 Cyriaque MAYOUNGA
Jon TAYLOR 11 53 Conor CARTY
Louis JONES (GK) 13 54 Owen OTASOWIE
Matt SMITH 14 56 Joe YOUNG (GK)
Danny AMOS 16 57 Nigel LONWIJK
Taylor RICHARDS 17 58 Jack SCOTT
Ed WILLIAMS 18 60 Theo CORBEANU
Tyreece JOHN-JULES 19 62 Andreas SONDERGAARD (GK)
Josh SIMS 20 64 Hugo BUENO
Andy BUTLER 21 71 Dongda HE
Cameron JOHN 24 75 Christian MARQUES
James COPPINGER 26 77 Chem CAMPBELL
AJ GREAVES 27
Branden HORTON 28
Lirak HASANI 29
Ben BLYTHE 30
Liam RAVENHILL 31
Kevin BAKER 50
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