Former Doncaster Rovers star finds fan 11,500 miles away as he turns up at New Zealand hospital for birth of first child

A former Doncaster Rovers star got more than he bargained for when he turned up at a hospital in New Zealand for the birth of his first child - a supporter of his ex-club from more than 11,500 miles away.
By The Newsroom
Published 24th Feb 2017, 11:45 BST
Updated 1st Mar 2017, 08:54 BST
Dave Mulligan found a Doncaster Rovers fan 11,500 miles away in New Zealand.Dave Mulligan found a Doncaster Rovers fan 11,500 miles away in New Zealand.
Dave Mulligan found a Doncaster Rovers fan 11,500 miles away in New Zealand.

Midfielder Dave Mulligan, who spent three years at Rovers between 2004-06, was stunned when he turned up at the hospital on the other side of the globe - only to come face to face with a vehicle in the car park sporting a number plate tribute to Rovers.

The 34-year-old New Zealand international, who now lives in the country, shared his surprise, posting a photo of himself posing with the Jeep featuring the DRFC Rovers Till I Die plate as he arrived at the hospital shortly before his wife Michelle gave birth.

Dave Mulligan during his spell at Rovers.Dave Mulligan during his spell at Rovers.
Dave Mulligan during his spell at Rovers.
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Just a few hours after the snap was taken, Mulligan welcomed daughter Eden-Lily into the world.

Liverpool-born Mulligan, who scored four goals in 77 appearances for Rovers, began his career at Barnsley and later joined Scunthorpe after his spell at Doncaster.

Following a few loan spells in England, he then turned his attentions to New Zealand football and is now a coach and was a member of the All Whites team at the 2010 World Cup although he did not feature during the competition.

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