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Bonny Donny? – Doncaster v Newcastle United match preview.

March 22nd, 2010 | 106 Comments |

Destination Doncaster.
Destination Doncaster.
Newcastle United travel to The Keepmoat for Tuesday evening’s vital Championship clash with Docaster Rovers knowing any slip-ups could be costly. Promotion rivals West Brom and Nottingham Forest both play at home on the same night, meaning a loss could see us losing top spot in the league at a crucial stage of the season.

Granted we haven’t been losing away from home but we have had a fair few draws on the road in recent weeks. At this stage of the season, it’s imperative that these draws turn into wins for Newcastle to fulfil the Championship winners title that has been thrust upon them in recent weeks.

Doncaster are unbeaten in six matches, having won three of them, and are a team that like to play football. There is no doubt O’Dricoll’s charges will be seeking the scalp of Newcastle United in front of their home fans, many of which wouldn’t have seen the Toon in competitive action as we visit them in a league game for the first time in 63 years. (more…)