Ricky Charlesworth
Football Writer at Doncaster Free Press
Football reporter covering Doncaster Rovers for @DonnyFreePress
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doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Ricky Charlesworth
Doncaster Rovers' stance on return of free agent and ex-Sheffield Wednesday, Hull City manMallik Wilks is not a player Doncaster Rovers are actively looking at, the Free Press understands. The forward enjoyed a hugely successful loan spell at Rovers back in the 2018-19 campaign, helping the team reach the League One play-offs. Since then he's embarked on his own mini-tour of Yorkshire football, playing for Barnsley, Hull City, Sheffield Wednesday and most recently Rotherham United.
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doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Ricky Charlesworth
The identity of Joseph Olowu's next club is now known, after the defender opted to join Stockport County following his exit from Doncaster Rovers. The popular centre-half spent four seasons in South Yorkshire after initially joining on a trial basis under then manager Richie Wellens. He would go on to become a regular in that time, with his final campaign seeing him produce his best form as he aided Rovers' League Two title win.
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doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Ricky Charlesworth
Joseph Olowu has signed a deal with Stockport County, after rejecting a contract from Doncaster Rovers. The former Arsenal man enjoyed a stellar 2024-25 campaign with Rovers, helping them win the League Two title. But he turned down the chance to extend his stay in South Yorkshire into a fifth seasonNow, it's been announced he's heading to Stockport County - a side Rovers will face upon their return to the third tier in 2025-26.
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doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Ricky Charlesworth
Doncaster Rovers' star man Luke Molyneux is on a six-man shortlist for a seasonal award after his exploits last term. The winger played a massive role in Grant McCann's side finishing top of League Two. The 27-year-old racked up 30 goal contributions across all competitions and won a raft of awards including the prestigious Player of the Year at Rovers' annual end-of-seasons awards night. Now, he's been listed on the PFA's 2024/25 League Two Players’ Player of the Year award.
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doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Ricky Charlesworth
Ted Sharman-Lowe has paid tribute to Doncaster Rovers after the Chelsea goalkeeper tied up a loan switch to one of their League One rivals. Sharman-Lowe played all 46 league games last term as Rovers clinched the League Two title. There were murmurs of a return to South Yorkshire this term but he's now linked up with Bolton Wanderers. He'll spend the 2025-26 campaign there, having signed a fresh contract extension with his parent club.
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That's me done now for two-and-a-bit weeks. Back in mid-June when hopefully things will have picked up abit on the transfer front and elsewhere. #DRFC
Had an interesting chat recently with Rovers' head of medical and performance @rennie_physio. Includes why he loves pre-season, his incredible personal title haul, Cantley upgrades and how he's settled in at Rovers since his arrival in late 2023. #DRFC https://t.co/IJvCXc1r83
RT @FreePressRovers: New home kit gets #drfc fans talking as squad numbers for 25-26 are revealed https://t.co/vAbODzhySR