Saturday 19th August 2000
On This Day in Doncaster History more»1879: Doncaster Rovers were founded at the Guildhall. 1933: 1950's actor Brian Roper was born in Doncaster. 1941: RAF fly prosthetic leg to prisoner of war pilot Douglas Bader. 1961: Doncaster Rovers player coach/manager Danny Malloy's first game in charge, away at Gillingham. 1989: Manager Billy Bremner's first game back in charge of Doncaster Rovers, away at Exeter. 2000: Manager Steve Wignall's first game in charge of Doncaster Rovers, against Nuneaton Borough. 2012: The last 2 cooling towers at Thorpe Marsh Power Station is spectacularly demolished. |
11 Years Ago Today Doncaster Rovers are promoted as Champions to the Championship after eventful last-gasp win at Brentford.
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