Before reading any further lets see if you know an ex Rovers player currently at L.A Galaxy?
The player who has had 3 spells with Doncaster, and has made appearances for Manchester United and FC Dallas?
The ex Rovers currently playing in the MLS?
Okay, the second and third questions are quite easy, but chances are you haven't got the first question correct, and you probably won't remember the player.
So let's start with the third question, who is the current MLS player that played for Rovers, one of them is former French International Frederic Piquionne. The striker joined Rovers on loan in 2012 from West Ham and scored 2 goals in 8 appearances, receiving mixed reviews. He had previously been at Portsmouth, Lyon, Monaco, Saint-Etienne and Stade Rennais.
Many that have caught Freddie in a game for Portland Timbers have given mixed reviews once again.
There is another ex Rover playing in the MLS, this one plays for Houston Dynamo. Former Derby wonder kid Giles Barnes. Giles was once dubbed a future England star whilst making his name at Derby, however injures halted his progression. He went on to play for West Brom before signing for Rovers in 2011, this was an exciting signing as Giles had a lot to prove and had the quality. However the attacking midfielder scored just 1 goal in his 33 appearances and his one year contract was not extended. He then moved to Houston, where he remains today.
On to the second question, working up. The player who spent three spells with Rovers and has played for FC Dallas is of course, Mark Wilson. The midfielder started his career at Manchester United and even made 3 appearances for the club under Sir Alex Ferguson. He left Old Trafford in 2001 joining Middlesborough, whilst at the club he spent loan spells at a number of clubs including Doncaster in 2004, this was his first spell, making 4 appearances. In 2005 he left England and joined FC Dallas. He spent 1 year in the states making 20 MLS appearances. In 2006 he returned to Rovers where he stayed for 6 years making 140 appearances. Some fans questioned Mark's ability, however I am a big supporter of Mark, and his services to the club. He did a job, nothing fancy but the job was done. In 2013 he returned to Doncaster on a non contract basis.
Okay, you have read long enough, I can reveal the ex Rover, currently at L.A Galaxy is goalkeeper, Chris Howe.Now I know your wondering who? You may of even checked their current squad and not found him.
Well that is because the former Youth team goalkeeper is currently a goalkeeper coach at the MLS club. Whilst I am not 100% sure on his role at the club, his personal twitter page states he is still at the club, although he has also been connected to FC Golden State.
Chris on the left
It also need stating that a number of former youth teamers that didn't make the grade have tried their luck in America after earning scholarships.
If anyone has any further info I would like to hear from you.
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