View from the bench

10 April 2012

Buckley - Can Hold Their Heads High

Doncaster Rovers Belles manager John Buckley felt that his side deserved more for their efforts as they fell 3-1 at Chelsea on the opening day of the season.

5 April 2012

Keep Calm And Carry On

Belles boss John Buckley has urged his side to relax and show their true potential in this year’s FA Women’s Super League writes Paul Goodwin.

29 March 2012

Buckley - Shoot On Sight

Misfiring Doncaster Rovers Belles can still hit their targets for the new Super League season, according to John Buckley.

18 March 2012

Buckley - We Deserved A Point

Doncaster Rovers Belles manager John Buckley felt that his side deserved a point at home to Bristol Academy in their opening WSL Continental Cup game.

14 March 2012

Buckley Confirms Smith Blow

John Buckley has confirmed the severity of Sue Smith’s knee injury, which seems set to sideline the winger for 'a number of months'.

10 March 2012

Belles Fit And Ready To Go

DONCASTER Rovers Belles are in the best shape ever and raring to go ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup curtain raiser at Barnet, according to boss John Buckley.

5 September 2011

Buckley - We Were Outclassed

Doncaster manager John Buckley was disappointed with defeat after going out of the Continental Cup 4-0 at home to Birmingham but graciously admitted that the better side won.

29 August 2011

Buckley- Showed Brilliant Character

Doncaster Rovers Belles manager John Buckley admitted that his side was fortunate to earn a draw at home to Birmingham City Ladies in their final match of the WSL season.

6 August 2011

Buckley - Display Not Good Enough

Doncaster Rovers Belles manager John Buckley was gracious in defeat but disappointed with his sides performance against Bristol at the Keepmoat Stadium on Saturday evening.

4 August 2011

Buckley - Side Showed Character

Doncaster boss John Buckley was happy with his sides point as they showed character to come back to avoid a third straight defeat at Liverpool.

24 July 2011

Buckley - Slow Start Cost Us

After a lacklustre first half showing Doncaster produced a much improved second half display, leaving the Belles’ manger John Buckley ruing his side’s inability to find the back of the net.

19 July 2011

Belles Buzzing For Birmingham

Doncaster Rovers Belles Assistant Manager Paul Green insists the side are raring to get back into action when they visit early pace setters Birmingham on Saturday.

19 May 2011

Buckley Steps Up His Striker Search

John Buckley is closing in on a new striker he hopes will shoot the Belles to a top four finish in the FA Women’s Super League writes Paul Goodwin.

12 May 2011

Belles Ready To Step Into Spotlight

JOHN Buckley is backing the Belles to pass their screen test tonight when they host Everton in front of the live ESPN cameras writes Paul Goodwin.

5 May 2011

Buckley Pleased With Response

Manager John Buckley was delighted with the response from his side after they recovered from a run of two consecutive defeats to beat Liverpool at the Keepmoat.

1 May 2011

Buckley - Never Came Out The Traps

Doncaster manager John Buckley had no issue with the result but admitted he was disappointed with his side’s performance.

25 April 2011

Buckley - No Qualms About Result

Doncaster Rovers Belles manager John Buckley admitted that his side deserved to lose after a poor second-half display at the Keepmoat Stadium.

21 April 2011

Buckley - A Great Point For Us

Belles boss John Buckley chose to hail Doncaster's answer to Didier Drogba after Precious Hamilton's first goal of the season earned the Belles a determined draw.

14 April 2011

Buckley Hails Team Performance

DONCASTER Rovers Belles boss John Buckley hailed a true team effort after his side began their Women’s Super League campaign with a 1-0 victory at Lincoln Ladies.

8 April 2011

Belles Look To Make Winning Start

Boss John Buckley takes his team to Sincil Bank, the home of Lincoln City, targetting a top four finish in the inaugural WSL writes Paul Goodwin.

19 March 2011

Buckley - Big Test At Liverpool

Doncaster Rovers Belles are just two wins away from a coveted place in the UEFA Women's Champions League.

12 February 2011

Buckley - Looks Ahead To FAWSL

The Belles' boss talks about his Scandinavian signings, the first Super League pre-season and his hopes for the new competition.

9 February 2011

Green - Squad Look Sharp

We are pleased with the players that we have been able to bring in to the club and feel that we are well set for the FA WSL kick off in April.

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