Issue 2 Nov/Dec ‘25
F A N Z I N E
KICKS IN YOUR AREA MONDAY - ADWICK KICKS
Adwick Leisure Complex, Welfare Road, DN6 7QF Ages 8-13, 5pm-6pm / Ages 14-18, 6pm-7pm
TUESDAY - GROVE PARK KICKS TBC
WEDNESDAY - ECO-POWER KICKS Eco-Power Stadium, Stadium Way, DN4 5JW Girls only, 5pm-6pm / Ages 8-18, 6pm-7pm
THURSDAY - MEXBOROUGH KICKS
Laurel Academy, Stadium Way, DN4 5JW Ages 11-13, 3.45pm-4.45pm / Ages 14-16, 4.45pm-5.45pm
FRIDAY - SCAWTHORPE KICKS
Don Valley Academy, Jossey Lane, DN5 9DD Ages 11-16, 5pm-6pm
FRIDAY - BALBY KICKS
Astrea Academy Woodfields, Weston Road, DN4 8ND Ages 8-13, 5pm-6pm / Ages 14-18, 6pm-7pm
HELLO EVERYONE! “It’s been a fantastic month for our Kicks project. Since the last Kicks Fanzine, so much has happened, and you can read all about it in this month’s edition. I’m extremely proud of our Kicks team for their incredible effort during a very busy period. Their hard work and dedication have helped us deliver some amazing sessions across our local communities. A special shoutout to coaches Sam and Jamie, who seem to brave the rain at almost every session! I hope everyone enjoys this month’s fanzine. Hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year!” Thank you for your continued support,
Coops Sports Development Officer Club Doncaster Foundation
MATCHDAY EXPERIENCE
The Rovers game v Peterborough United saw us offer 20 participants from Scawthorpe Kicks a matchday experience at the Eco-Power. Upon arrival, the group had an hour in the Sports College common room where they played pool, table tennis and darts...and had lunch before heading pitchside. Unbeknown to them, we had organised for them to provide the guard of honour on the pitch as the players entered the field.
LIMBS! »
BOING!!! At half-time, our group each got to take a penalty on the hallowed turf. To cap off a great day (in spite of the not so great weather), Rovers took all three points, Jordan Gibson grabbing both goals in a 2-1 win.
A Y E A R A EY O R YA H A W HO RE W HO A W
MARTIN Name: Martin Carter Session: Scawthorpe Age: 15
Team supported: Doncaster Rovers Favourite player: Luke Molyneux My position: Left midfield Squad number: #7 Favourite food: Pasta Favourite drink: Orange juice Favourite film/TV: Match of the Day Hobbies: Gaming and football Funniest Kicks baller: Kieran Allen Favourite Kicks moment: Scoring my first goal
“My favourite thing about Kicks is meeting new people...and it helps with my confidence”
COACH LEE
A Y E A R A EY O R YA H A W HO RE W HO A W
Nickname: Clayts
Kicks session: Eco-Power Team supported: Manchester United Favourite player: Rooney / Ronaldo My position: Right back / left back Squad number: #15 Favourite food: Chinese Favourite drink: Cherry Coke Favourite film/TV: Stranger Things Other hobbies: Basketball You might not know... I recently trained with the Great Britain basketball team
“My favourite Kicks moment was winning the Kicks tournament last year”
LEGACY SHIRTS As a thank you to regular Kicks attendees, we will be launching the Kicks Legacy shirts at the end of November...our version of international caps! We will start the count week commencing Monday 24th November, and as you amass appearances, you will receive a specially-designed football shirt. There will be 3 to collect: • 25 appearances legacy shirt • 50 appearances legacy shirt • 75 appearances legacy shirt Make double-sure your Kicks coach has your mark on the register at every session! More information and designs will be posted on the Instagram page @drfckicks
LEGACY SHIRTS Collect ‘em all!
COMPETITION TIME My England
IT’S COMING HOME!
Name the starting XI you think Thomas Tuchel will go with in the first game of the upcoming FIFA World Cup 26 tournament. The entrant with the most correct names in the line-up will win a prize of their choice from the Doncaster Rovers Club Shop (not the till though!) In the event of a tie, substitutes will be taken into account if they enter the field of play. Ask your Kicks coach for a form. All entries to be in by 31st Januaryr please. How will you compare to our coaches?
MEERKAT!!! OUR KICKS #1
OLLIE
JAMIE
1 Pickford
1 Pickford
2 James
2 James
3 O’Reilly
3 O’Reilly
4 Konsa
4 Guehi
5 Stones
5 Stones
6 Rice
6 Rice
7 Foden
7 Anderson
8 Anderson
8 Bellingham
9 Kane
9 Kane
10 Rashford
10 Gordon
11 Saka
11 Saka
Grove Park
Subs Bellingham
Kicks Coach
Subs Rogers
Watkins
Bowen
Guehi
Foden
2025: WHAT A YEAR!
What a year to be a part of Doncaster Kicks! As well as delivering your weekly football fix, we have had a busy year providing opportunities to travel to play in tournaments, the chance to play on the pitch at the Eco-Power, player visits to sessions by the likes of Damola Ajayi and Connor O’Riordan and the chance to design kits to be worn by participants.
SHIRT DESIGNS COME TO LIFE! There were matchday experiences offered, with tickets to Rovers games, including penalties at half-time, stadium tours and guard of honour participation. Kicks attendees also had the chance to be a ballboy at England v Japan and we had our first football residential - 3 days at a state of the art training facility in Norwich with professional training and matches against local grassroots teams. Your fantastic attendance and attitude means we’ll be providing much more going forwards. Stick with us in 2026 for more of the same and lots more besides!
MY PREM DREAM TEAM Coach Emily (Kicks & Belles)
1 Peter SCHMEICHEL 2 Gary NEVILLE 3 Ashley COLE 4 Nemanja VIDIC 5 John TERRY 6 Steven GERRARD 7 Frank LAMPARD 8 Paul SCHOLES 9 Thierry HENRY 10 Wayne ROONEY 11 Cristiano RONALDO Subs Bruno FERNANDES Alan SHEARER Les FERDINAND
WHAT IT IS
Premier League Kicks uses the power of football and sport to inspire young people to reach their potential. The programme creates opportunities for young people who are at risk of anti-social behaviour, youth violence and/or from high need areas to regularly engage in football, sport, mentoring and personal development opportunities. Launched in 2006 as a collaboration between the Premier League and the Metropolitan Police to create safer and more inclusive communities, Premier League Kicks has had a significant impact on people and places for 20 years.
POLICE VISIT
Scawthorpe
SAFE HANDS!
Before Christmas, we had a visit to Scawthorpe Kicks from the brilliant Phil and Julie, who are PCSOs (Police Community Support Officers). Before the football we spoke about the concerns and worries young people face in communities and how the visibility and presence of PCSOs in the area is a welcome and reassuring thing.
We also discussed how vital sessions like Kicks are for engaging young people, giving them a safe welcoming space to spend their evenings. Phil and Julie made a fantastic impression on our participants and joined in for a kickabout. Thanks both, and shoutout Phil, prime Pickford!
VERY BEST BEHAVIOUR FOR THE NIGHT!
WELLNESS WORDS Competition
Creative writing is proven to be a great way of aiding positive mental health. Thinking of your local session, we’ll give away two Rovers match tickets for the best effort in the style below:
A
Adwick Leisure Complex
D
Diversity and equality always
W
Workshops that are fun
I
Incredible opportunities
C
Coaches we can relate to
K
Kicks is mint!
K
Knowing I have a place to play
I
I love football!
C
Cool people
K
Knowledge to be gained
S
Safe place to play
D
Dark nights sorted
O
Open to anyone aged 12-18
N
No payment required!
N
Nice facilities
Y
Your weekly football fix!
DARTS
Coming soon...
If you are interested in darts then keep an eye out as we enter the new year...as your Kicks coaches have just taken delivery of some shiny new dartboards and equipment! LET’S...PLAY...DARTS!!!
MATCHDAY BULLSEYE HEROES!
KIERAN LYLE
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SAME OLD SCAWTHORPE, ALWAYS RAINING!