Rambling Rovers

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Publisher

Rambling Rovers

Category

health & fitness · news · sports

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

24 Jul 2024

Latest episode

16 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Sept 2026

   Doncaster Rovers Are Winless After Six Games — Is Grant McCann’s Credit Running Out?

   Doncaster Rovers are winless, rock bottom of League One, and facing a run of fixtures that could define Grant McCann’s future. Is this just a slow start, or are the warning signs impossible to ignore? Jack, Matt and Ainsley dissect three very different matches: the frustrating 1-1 draw with Notts County, the 3-2 home defeat to Plymouth, and a Wimbledon loss where Rovers dominated the numbers but still failed to score. With 20-plus shots, 60% possession and an expected goals figure of 1.82 at Wimbledon, how can Donny be producing their best performance of the season and still coming away empty-handed? The panel debates Bayley McCann’s case for a starting role, inconsistent player standards, defensive mistakes, summer recruitment and the pressure building around the next fixtures. They also consider how much credit Grant McCann still has in the bank, with views ranging from patience and trust in his record to concern that he may have taken Rovers as far as he can. Frustrated, passionate and packed with disagreement, this is essential listening for Doncaster Rovers fans trying to work out whether the poor start is a temporary blip, a recruitment problem or something more serious. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2. 

   31 Aug 2026

   Doncaster Rovers Still Cannot Hold a Lead, and the Set-Piece Problem Is Back!

   Doncaster Rovers have shown promise but remain without a league win after three matches. This episode examines the goalless South Yorkshire derby, the 3-1 defeat at Middlesbrough, and the collapse at Stevenage immediately after Rovers led. The panel discusses Isaac Hutchinson’s improvement, missed chances, defensive lapses and recurring set-piece problems. They also assess McCann’s tactical switch to a back three, new signings, injuries, potential recalls and the need for a right-back. Finally, the team previews crucial fixtures against Notts County, Plymouth and Wimbledon, asking whether patience or pressure should define Rovers’ difficult start to the season and their promotion hopes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3. 

   17 Aug 2026

   The Formation Gamble That Backfired Against Mansfield & Why Barnsley Look Vulnerable and Rovers Must Punish Them.

   Doncaster Rovers fans are already split between belief and panic - and this episode explains why both reactions might be wrong. After a gritty penalty shootout win at Stockport and a frustrating opening-day loss to Mansfield, the lads break down what is actually changing under Grant McCann, what still needs fixing, and why the next two games could tell us everything.The panel digs into the tactical switch that baffled the hosts against Mansfield, the growing importance of Robbie Gotts, and why the midfield shape looked right only after the damage was done. They also go hard on the big talking points: Brandon Hanlan’s terrible miss, the late substitutions, the set-piece problems that keep resurfacing, and the signs that this squad is tougher in both boxes than last season. You'll hear Jack, Matt, Ainsley Cooper, and the Ramblin' Rovers crew argue through the Stockport tie, including Simkin’s penalty heroics, Sterry’s Panenka, Broadbent’s mixed display, and the broader question of whether this team is actually improving or just surviving. There’s also a proper look at what the Barnsley derby demands, why nobody should be writing off Barnsley despite their opening-day defeat, and how the squad should handle a dangerous Middlesbrough cup tie in the middle of a packed week. The episode also touches on the early-season prediction league, the pressure fans are already putting on McCann, and the wider reality of League One: most teams think they can be in the mix, but very few actually are. If you want honest Rovers chat, strong opinions, tactical frustration, and the kind of optimism only football fans can somehow maintain, this is essential listening.Perfect for anyone who wants the straight-up Doncaster Rovers verdict before the Barnsley derby, the Middlesbrough cup clash, and the next chapter of a season that already feels like it could go anywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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