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The Editorial Inquisition - Doncaster Rovers
Daz King, 37 Lawn technician
How long have you supported Donny?
I was born and lived within 500yards of Belle Vue, so all my life.
What is your earliest memory of the club?
The first game I can remember was a League Cup tie against the mighty Derby County in 1976, Rovers lost 2-1 and the thing I most remember was the fact the fans just fought for the whole game!
What is the clubs proudest moment you have witnessed?
There have been quite a few in the last five years, I most fondest memory though will always be seeing Rovers getting promotion in 1980/81.
How did the club perform last season?
Won the Play off final against Leeds United. Had the chance to go up automatically on the last day but lost at Cheltenham.
Did Rovers make many additions or sufferer many departures over the summer?
No real big name arrivals although you will be familiar with one Darren Byfield. We also brought in a youngster from Leeds Tomi Ameobi (Shola's brother), James Chambers from Leicester, John Spicer from Burnley and Jos Van Nieuwstadt from Excelsior Rotterdam who were in the Eredivise last season.
Any last minute deals in the transfer window?
No, all the players we brought in were before the season started.
How have you been doing so far?
A great start with a 1-0 victory away at Derby County. We have only lost two games against muched fancied QPR and Birmingham. We played Birmingham off the park on Saturday and came away with nothing. That's my biggest fear this season, we are a good footballing team but lack someone to score us 15 plus goals.
Who do you think is your best player?
Richie Wellens - Runs the midfield, gets back and helps the defence and is usually at the heart of everything.
Who might Bristol City be able to expose?
WE are pretty strong across the park, even though we aren't scoring many goals we have also only conceded four prior to tonight.
How do you assess your chances this campaign?
I will be happy to see us stay up if I am being honest, we can take encouragement from yourselves after your exploits last season. If we can start scoring who knows what can happen.
How do you think Bristol City will do this year?
Sometimes clubs who lose the play off final struggle and often go down the season after. I do however feel you are strong enough for a top ten finish.
Which City player do you believe will be the dangerman for your team
on Saturday?
I am Sure ex Rover Michael Mcindoe will want to play well against us. I am hoping and I think he will get a fantastic reception from the Rovers fans on Saturday.
If Rovers were a famous singer, which one would you be?
Robbie Williams -On their day we can be brilliant but you never know what mood we will be in!
Sum the club up in three words...
On the up
Give us your prediction for the game...
I think it will be a 1-1 draw.
As far as the season goes generally...
Who will win the league?
Birmingham City
Who else will get promoted?
QPR and Sheffield United
Who will be relegated?
Blackpool, Barnsley and Southampton.
Blackpool, Barnsley and Southampton.