Doncaster Rovers supporters will take a trip down memory lane when they make the journey to cheer on their team away at Kidderminster for this weekend’s first round FA Cup clash at Aggborough Stadium.
The cup clash between Grant McCann and Paul Wotton marks the first time that the two sides have faced each other at Aggborough Stadium since 25 October 2003.
That particular fixture was Rovers’ 16th match back in the fourth tier after a five-season hiatus from the EFL after the disastrous relegation of 1998. Kidderminster, at the time, were a more established Football League outfit preparing for their fourth season in the EFL after promotion at the turn of the millennium.
Dave Penney’s side ran out 2-0 winners in Worcestershire, laying the foundations for what would prove to be a tremendous campaign as the club secured back-to-back promotions while storming to the League Two title in the process.
Gregg Blundell and a young Chris Brown found the net for Rovers, in a game which saw Jay McGrath’s father John featured as a substitute. Future first team coach and long-serving midfielder Paul Green also played at the heart of the midfield.
It was the first of two victories Penney’s men would manage over Kiddy that season, with the club also recording a 5-0 win at Belle Vue in the second half of that campaign.
Here we take a look back at the team that played at Aggborough Stadium in front of a crowd of just under 3,400 supporters in October 2003.
9. Michael McIndoe
Scottish winger Michael McIndoe was a standout performer throughout his three seasons at Doncaster Rovers. He left the club in 2006 but didn't quite hit the same heights with Wolves, Barnsley, Bristol City and Coventry City in the Championship. He retired in 2019 and is currently the manager of Edinburgh City.
10. Gregg Blundell
Gregg Blundell scored an impressive 18 goals to help spearhead Rovers to the League Two title. He stayed one further season before going on to play for Chester City and Darlington. He retired in 2011.
11. Chris Brown
Doncaster-born forward Chris Brown enjoyed a successful loan spell at his local club in 2003/04 scoring 10 times to help the team to the League Two title. He returned seven years later in 2011 and managed to score a further 23 goals in 97 appearances, experiencing two relegations from the Championship but also playing a big role in the club's League One title triumph. He now co-presents Under the Cosh on YouTube alongside Jon Parkin.
12. SUB: John McGrath
Former Aston Villa midfielder John McGrath played 14 times in his one season with Doncaster Rovers as the club won the League Two title. He went on to play for Kidderminster Harriers, Tamworth and Burton Albion among others before retiring in 2014. John now manages Halfiax Town, while his son Jay currently plays for Doncaster Rovers in central defence.