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School children show racism the red card

Doncaster Rovers' boss Brian Flynn &  Aaron Phillips-Richardson
Doncaster Rovers' boss Brian Flynn & Aaron Phillips-Richardson Credit: Doncaster Rovers

About 80 school children from local primary schools have attended an event supported by Doncaster Council to tackle racism in sport and everyday life.

Organised by the anti-racist educational charity Show Racism the Red Card and hosted for the fifth time by Doncaster Rovers Football Club, the event at the Keepmoat Stadium gave the children an insight into racism and how to fight it.

Doncaster Rovers Manager Brian Flynn said: “There is no part in football for racism and events like this to educate young people are essential. We have to work together to take racism out of not just football but daily life as well"

The children looked at stereotypes and watched an educational DVD and had a chance to ask questions of a panel including players and Peter Davies.

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Doncaster Rovers appoint Brian Flynn as new manager

Previously, Flynn acted as caretaker manager alongside the club's skipper Rob Jones who is set to become player-coach as part of the new lineup.

The Rovers were expected to finalise a shortlist of candidates today after looking through applications on Tuesday.

However, Flynn and Jones were clear favourites during Tuesday’s discussions and were offered the job at lunchtime today.

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Saunders in talks with Wolves

Is the Rovers' boss on his way out of the Keepmoat? Credit: PA

Doncaster Rovers look set to lose their manager Dean Saunders, after giving him permission to talk to Championship side Wolves, who sacked Stale Solbakken after their humiliating FA Cup exit at non-League Luton.

Rovers say they won't stand in Saunders' way, but will try to keep him at the club.

Doncaster recall loan star Coppinger

James Coppinger
James Coppinger Credit: Press Association

Doncaster Rovers have recalled midfielder James Coppinger from his loan spell with npower Championship side Nottingham Forest.

Subject to league approval, Coppinger will be available for Rovers' meeting with Sheffield United on New Year's Day.

The 31-year-old failed to make an impact at the City Ground after linking up with former Doncaster boss Sean O'Driscoll.

But following O'Driscoll's departure on Wednesday, Coppinger will return to the Keepmoat to bolster their promotion push.

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