Another top class performance by a well organised Dons team. Good defence, quick to follow up kicks and opponents left on their backs in tackles. The attacking play was sharp too. Newcastle certainly didn't lie down and attacked hard throughout the second half. I don't suppose the weather conditions were conducive to a bigger attendance but those who stayed away missed a treat.

Being in the West Stand helped the fans feel more connected with the dugouts and for once the off-field officials had somebody to wave their numbers to at the interchanges. The interchanged players also seemed to benefit from the close presence of the fans.

Highlights - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcXGLsAdeVA

Highlights - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcXGLsAdeVA

Quote ="Donny"Highlights - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcXGLsAdeVA'" Thanks for the highlights, Donny. Much appreciated.

Quote ="Donny"Highlights - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcXGLsAdeVA'" Thanks for the highlights, Donny. Much appreciated.

Rovers have done us a right favour playing Monday and making us have to move to Friday. Games getting called off today and not a lot of slack in the fixtures between now and the next round

A couple of interesting results today with York beating Swinton and Whitehaven beating Dewsbsury.

Thought York would do Swinton, but surprised by the Haven result. They obviously needed a reaction after their defeat to us and got it