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No. Doncaster Rovers Mad (doncasterrovers-mad.co.uk) is an unofficial fan site. Its own description calls it "The Unofficial Doncaster Rovers Footymad," and the site is part of the wider Footymad fan network rather than the club itself. If you want official club news, tickets, or statements, you need a different source; if you want fan-written reports, forums, and stats, this site is built for that.
What the site actually is
Donny Mad is a long-running fan destination for Doncaster Rovers supporters. The homepage describes it as "a football fan's dream site," bundling:
- Breaking news and match reports
- Live scores and results
- Prediction games and competitions
- Fan forums/messageboards
- Sports goods
- In-depth statistics and full playing squad detail
The footer credits Footymad and carries a copyright range of 2004–2025, which tells you this is an established part of a fan network, not a club-operated property.
How to tell it's unofficial
A few signals make the relationship clear:
| Signal | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Self-description | "The Unofficial Doncaster Rovers Footymad" |
| Network branding | Footymad Facebook, Twitter, and RSS links |
| Footer credit | "About Footymad" and Footymad copyright |
| Content style | Fan match reports and contributor-written articles |
The site also promotes a "Football's Writer Program," inviting fans to "sign up and join our team" — another sign that content comes from supporters and contributors rather than an official communications department.
What content you'll find
The match coverage is fan-produced but detailed. Recent examples from the site include:
- Hartlepool 2-1 Doncaster — Report (06-May-2017)
- Doncaster 1-3 Exeter — Match Report (29-Apr-2017)
- Wycombe 2-1 Doncaster — Report (22-Apr-2017)
- Doncaster 1-0 Mansfield — Match Report (08-Apr-2017)
- Grimsby 1-5 Doncaster — Report (01-Apr-2017)
There are also editorial pieces, such as a report noting Doncaster "maintained their four-point lead at the top of Sky Bet League Two with a 3-1 win against struggling Crewe."
When to use it — and when not to
Use Donny Mad if you want:
- Fan-perspective match reports and results
- Messageboard discussion with other supporters
- Prediction games and squad/statistics reference
Don't rely on it for:
- Official club announcements, ticket sales, or press releases
- Confirmed transfer or injury news straight from the club
For anything where accuracy is critical, cross-check against the club's own channels. Treat Donny Mad as a fan community and archive, not an official mouthpiece.