League One

BEREAVED BLAIR HAS A BREAK

by
The LeaguePaper Team
29 October 2017

LEAGUE ONE
MATTY Blair has been given time off by Doncaster following the death of his brother Ross in July.
The 28-year-old winger’s elder sibling died at the age of 32 after being diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour in 2014.
“He needs a break. Mentally, it’s been very difficult for him lately,” said Doncaster manager
Darren Ferguson.
“He’s just found it difficult, with everything that has gone on off the pitch.
“I had a good honest chat with him after the game against Portsmouth. “It was the right reason.
The boy’s welfare is more...

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