RECAP: Rossington Main 0 Doncaster Rovers 4: Comfortable if unspectacular in first friendly

The Rovers squad warms up proper to the friendly with Rossington Main at Oxford Street. Picture: Andrew Roe/AHPIX

Join us from Oxford Road as we bring coverage of the first friendly of the Richie Wellens era - and the first time supporters can see Rovers in the flesh for 16 months. Remember to REFRESH regularly for the latest updates.

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Rossington Main 0 Doncaster Rovers 4

Sat, 10 Jul, 2021, 12:31 BST

And another one

Rovers have completed the signing for forward Jordy Hiwula on a two-year deal.

He’ll be at Rossington Main today but won’t be involved in the game.

The big return

While Tommy Rowe and Richie Wellens are two faces back with Rovers for the new season, it is the return of supporters that will be the most anticipated comeback of all.

And it starts today, with fans allowed back into a match involving Rovers for the first time since March 7, 2020.

There is sure to be a bumper crowd at Oxford Street this afternoon.

Sat, 10 Jul, 2021, 11:48 BST

Here we go again

It’s been nine weeks since the end of last season and a new look Rovers are gearing up for the start of the new campaign.

The start of their pre-season programme brings them on the short trip to Rossington Main for their traditional local friendly.

There will be plenty of new faces in the Rovers set up as signings and trialists line-up for Richie Wellens’ much-changed side.

For a flavour of what to expect this afternoon, click on the link below.

What to expect from Doncaster Rovers' friendly at Rossington Main - new faces, trialists, fans and more

Richie Wellens’ evolving Doncaster Rovers side will get their first taste of match action this afternoon as they visit Rossington Main.