Adam Bateman

A rare photo of my Great Grandfather as he was about to set off on the Isle of Mann TT race 1913. He died in the race 5th June 1913. Aged 23. Frank Bateman - Motorsport Biographies - iMuseum imuseum.im/search/collect…

@drfc_official A few good balls in the leadup, and Sterry putting the ball into an area where mistakes can be costly.

Whoops...cheers for the 3 points! #DRFC

@drfc_official An important 3 points against the weather that made any real skill harder than it needed to be. The Vale 26 might be having a few sleepless nights hoping that this 93 minute punch to the side of Broadbents head off the ball is not picked up on before the cup match.

⏱️ FT | All over A battling win for Rovers #DRFC

@drfc_official @mk2lifttrucks @StoneacreMotors So many times Hanlan has a player hanging off him, his shirt being stretched to near breaking point and the Ref gives him nothing. How he keeps his composure against such poor decisions is amazing, so many others would be getting carded for 'dissent'

Tonight's @mk2lifttrucks man of the match, chosen by @StoneacreMotors is Brandon Hanlan. #DRFC

@drfc_official Need to hit more testing shots on target as these conditions will produce errors.

⏱️ 22 | GGGGGOOOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLLL!!!! ROVERS! JAMIE STERRY'S FIERCE STRIKE DEFLECTS HOME WE LEAD! Rovers 1-0 Port Vale #DRFC

@drfc_official Been tricky to predict where the ball will go with the conditions. Ref seems to think losing the ball then dropping to the ground is a foul for Port Vale, but Hanlan being swung around by his shirt is not a foul for us. More balls on target as it's wild weather please.

⏱️ HT | That's the break We lead at half time #DRFC

The prices at the supermarket keep going up and I keep turning up short so I am unable to reach them. #LunchPun

findmypast.co.uk/image-share/41… 98 years and 3 days ago @KatyABateman Great Grandfather died. He and his daughters father in law Robert Blaylock were both involved in Darlington FC, one as Director the other as Chairman. Blaylock himself dying in 1925 at the match against PNE.

I went to a Boarding School in a rough area, the only thing I learnt was how to deal with broken windows. #LunchPun

@donnybelles A positive with the way the Belles are playing is that they are sticking with teams that won by 2 or more goals earlier in the season. Creating chances and a feeling that something can be gotten out of every game. They have become a hard team to beat.

@drfc_official Back to back clean sheets which is the best sign that we can keep out of the drop zone.

FT | Barnsley 0 Rovers 1 THAT'S IT! ROVERS WIN IT THANKS TO ELLIOT LEE'S SECOND HALF PENALTY! GET IN THERE!!! #DRFC

@drfc_official The level Mols has been working at every match this season, and combined with the additional attention teams give him, something had to give with his body. Hopefully just needs a recharge before he goes again.

TEAM | Your Rovers side to face Barnsley this afternoon. Three changes from the side that started the draw at Bolton in midweek as Jordan Gibson, Elliot Lee and Brandon Hanlan all come into the XI #DRFC

Spent the last 12 hours moving things in house away from the electrical sockets because the landlords overweight electrician is coming tomorrow and he needs 6 foot either side of every socket and switch or the lazy b'stard will quit the job and go. Other electricians no issue.

@SincerelyDRFC I think Mr Less umm I mean Moore is out of work. Other option is Mr Fundamentals Scofield just to cheer Jess up.

Awful news. Deserved 10 more years in my opinion.

@Matt_Walker96 Watching Cliff in a typical match he always puts himself in earshot of the opposition coaching staff when they approach the 4th official. He makes sure that their claims never go unchallenged, or more likely laughed at. Some opposition get angry that they can not get their way.

Glad to see the Bolton staff took last night's draw well

Morocco have been declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Something that should of happened the moment Senegal left the pitch. The Ref allowing the game to continue after the walk-off makes it being overturned now just feel wrong.

@SincerelyDRFC Can see why Gotts was on Leeds books before us, major talent developing nicely. McCann does uncover a few gems if given the time.

Robbie Gotts is a fucking machine. Ran his legs off all night. Great point, could have had 3 with the late Gibson chance. On to the Dingles on Saturday 🥳 #drfc

@drfc_official Clean sheet against a team that creates lots of chances.

⏱️ FT | All over All square in Lancashire #DRFC

@SkyFootball Take the lids off the players water bottles.

"What is he doing?!" Preston's Jordan Thompson was caught kicking a bottle at the head of a Norwich fan on Saturday... 👀😳

Just had a Barn Owl staring contest. Looked out of window and it was sat on the fields fence without a care in the world.