New Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens sang the praises of Aaron Drinan after the striker ended his 15-game goal drought with a brace in a 3-0 win at Harrogate.Drinan took his season’s tally to 15 following a second-half double in North Yorkshire, with Ruel Sotiriou going on to wrap up matters.On the former’s contribution, an impressed Wellens said: “I like him. You can work ...Full Story »

Richie Wellens admitted Paul Smyth’s spectacular equaliser transformed the mood of the crowd as Leyton Orient fought back to beat Rochdale 3-1 in League Two.Orient fell behind to Alex Newby’s sixth-minute strike but Smyth levelled five minutes before the break.Ruel Sotiriou fired the home side ahead on 58 minutes and and substitute Harry Smith wrapped up the comeback 10 minutes from ...Full Story »

Delighted Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens revealed he spilled blood after watching his team peg back League Two leaders Forest Green to record a 1-1 draw.Midfielder Ruel Sotiriou’s equaliser made sure of a fourth draw on the bounce in Orient’s 16-game winless run.Sotiriou raced on to a defence-splitting ball from substitute Theo Archibald before drilling in his seventh goal of the ...Full Story »

Roma coach Jose Mourinho is targeting Manchester United midfielder Charlie Wellens. The Sun says Mourinho is keen to bring Wellens to Roma after taking a shine to him during his spell at Old Trafford. Wellens, 19, was brought into first-team training by Mourinho for experience. The Special One wanted to take him to Spurs, who are still interested. Now the North London club and Roma could b...Full Story »

Doncaster head into their FA Cup second-round clash against Mansfield without a manager following the departure of Richie Wellens on Thursday.Under-18s coach Gary McSheffrey has been placed in temporary charge after Wellens was relieved of his duties with Rovers having won just three of their 19 League One games so far and sitting 23rd in the table.Defender Joseph Olowu serves the second match o...Full Story »

Richie Wellens was pleased to see Doncaster book their place in the second round of the FA Cup at the expense of Scunthorpe but was frustrated his side made hard work of getting past League Two’s bottom club.Though the visitors carved out the better chances, it was Ryan Loft’s own goal seven minutes before half-time that settled a contest possessing plenty of energy, but lacking qual...Full Story »

Richie Wellens was glad to see Doncaster end their dismal away record but frustrated they could not turn a strong second-half showing at fellow strugglers Crewe into a win.After a run of eight defeats on the road, Rovers secured their first away point of the season with a 1-1 draw at Gresty Road as Joseph Olowu cancelled out Chris Porter’s opener.After the break Ethan Galbraith was thwarte...Full Story »

Doncaster boss Richie Wellens is hopeful his side can begin to build momentum after climbing off the bottom of the Sky Bet League One table with a 3-2 win over Cheltenham.Rovers led 3-0 with goals from Joe Dodoo, Tom Anderson and Rodrigo Vilca before the Robins roared back through former Donny pair Alfie May and Andy Williams, after Liam Sercombe missed a penalty.Having yet to put consecutive wi...Full Story »

Richie Wellens hailed the discipline and fighting qualities of his Doncaster side as they bounced back from their midweek thumping to beat high-flying MK Dons 2-1 at the Keepmoat.Rovers suffered a humbling 6-0 defeat at Ipswich four days earlier courtesy of a worrying second-half capitulation.But they responded well with goals from Tommy Rowe and Tiago Cukur taking them to only their second leag...Full Story »

Doncaster boss Richie Wellens is considering his future at the club after being left “embarrassed” by the 6-0 defeat to Ipswich at Portman Road.Wellens pledged he and his team would reimburse the 165 travelling fans’ expenses after they capitulated in a 10-minute second-half spell, conceding four goals as Town registered their first home victory in League One this season.Lee Ev...Full Story »

Richie Wellens admitted that he is probably heading for an early grave after watching his Doncaster team belatedly register their first Sky Bet League One win of the season.Rovers saw off Morecambe 1-0 thanks to Tommy Rowe’s 81st-minute header – the left back’s second goal in as many games.But it was not plain sailing for the hosts, who survived a penalty shout that both manage...Full Story »

Richie Wellens was left wondering if he had ‘run over another black cat’ after his Doncaster side lost 2-1 at Sky Bet League One high-flyers Wigan.Rovers took the lead at the DW Stadium – with their first goal in 12 hours of football – midway through the first half through skipper Tommy Rowe.But Wigan were level inside two minutes when Will Keane headed home Max Power&rsq...Full Story »

Doncaster boss Richie Wellens hopes Pontus Dahlberg’s penalty save against Portsmouth can kickstart his side’s season.Dahlberg’s kept out Shaun Williams’ spot-kick to earn Rovers their first point of the season in a goalless draw with Portsmouth, who saw their perfect start to the campaign come to an end.New boss Wellens, whose side had lost their previous three matches i...Full Story »

Doncaster boss Richie Wellens insisted his side’s Carabao Cup penalty shootout victory at Walsall will not pull the wool over his eyes.On-loan keeper Pontus Dahlberg saved three spot-kicks as Rovers triumphed 4-3 in sudden death after a 0-0 draw to hand Wellens his first victory as Doncaster boss.Rovers were second best to their League Two hosts until the final half-hour when Branden Horto...Full Story »

Doncaster manager Richie Wellens has injury problems in attack ahead of his first competitive match in charge at home to Wimbledon on Saturday.The former Rovers midfielder returned to the Keepmoat Stadium in May but has seen preparation for the new Sky Bet League One campaign hit by a string of injuries.Last season’s top goalscorer Fejiri Okenabirhie is set for a lengthy spe...Full Story »