Joining us on dual registration from Wombwell Main. Azza is a class act and can operate at full-back or centre-back and can also do a job up top when needed. A great bloke to have in and around the club.

We're pleased to announce that Adam Blakeley has committed to join the club for the 2026/27 season. The versatile 23-year-old defender and midfielder will add great quality to the side, having played for the likes of Ossett United and Hallam, and is expected to play an important role in our first team for the upcoming campaign.

Aidan signed for Doncaster City from Step 4 Matlock Town in October 2025 at 17. He's a 6ft 1, left-footed centre-half, plying his trade at left-back. Aidan will be staying at Doncaster City for the 2026/27 season. The tough-tackling left-back and centre-half has been solid in defence, as well as chipping in with some great crosses from out wide as his form has continued to improve throughout the campaign, becoming a key member of our first-team squad. We look forward to seeing more from him in the upcoming season.

England Schoolboys Under-18s goalkeeper. The young shot-stopper has grown massively in confidence and physicality over the season, making some huge saves along the way as he has gained the trust of his team-mates. He has taken his chance with both hands, and we are very positive he can add more impressive performances next season.

We're delighted to announce that we have retained Ben Dyer for the upcoming campaign, in what will be his third season with Doncaster City, as he closes in on 50 appearances for the club in all competitions. The talented teenager joined us during our 2024-25 season in the Central Midlands Premier Division North, where he helped us win the league and played 14 games scoring 9 goals. A vital part of our young core last season, Ben carried the team at times and ended the campaign as our top scorer in the NCEL First Division, bagging 10 goals, and also notably adding a hat-trick in the league cup against Nostell where he captained the side. We can't wait to see how Ben gets on next season with a year of Step 6 football under his belt, and we thank him massively for his non-stop work rate, quality, desire and commitment shown to the club.

Billy Grimshaw will be retained by the club for next season. Billy played 19 times last season, making 7 starts and chipping in with 4 goals, as he continued to develop throughout the campaign.

We're delighted to announce Calum Ward as the latest player to commit to the club for the 2026/27 season. The former Selby and Hallam striker comes in as a big coup for the club after solid interest from a Step 4 club, but has chosen to join our project. We're excited to see what Wardy can bring leading the line for the club next season.

The talented 24-year-old left winger came through the youth teams at Sheffield Wednesday and has played for the likes of Sheffield FC, Hallam, Belper Town, Ossett United and Stocksbridge Park Steels. He will add more quality to our exciting project as we look to kick on in the league for the upcoming campaign.

Danny South has committed to Doncaster City for the upcoming season. Southy brings a vast amount of non-league experience to City, notably being a big part in leading Hallam's promotion to Step 4 before moving back to former club Belper Town to help them reach the play-off final. The centre-back and centre-forward will add plenty of physicality and immense aerial prowess in both boxes, as well as great quality from playing higher up in non-league. This move is a sign of our intentions this season and we can't wait to see what Danny can bring to the side, and how his experience can impact some of the younger talent at the club.

New Signing Derry Robson joins the Danum Blues from Brighouse Town after another season in the Northern Premier League East Division as their club captain before taking over as interim-manager. Robson is an experienced and versatile midfielder with great composure, leadership, work ethic, consistency in performances and adaptability to be effective in various roles. Featuring for clubs such as; Belper Town Pontefract Collieries Ossett United Goole AFC Cleethorpes Town Bridlington Town Brighouse Town Robson has already shown his quality by making a fantastic impact scoring on debut for Doncaster City during our 4-1 victory over Immingham Town followed by a strong performance against last seasons playoff semi-finalists, Harrogate Railway Athletic. Derry has been an incredible addition to the club both on and off the pitch and we are excited to see him continue his form throughout the season. Welcome to the Danum Blues Derry!!

A player with a great first touch who has been one of the stars of pre-season training with his commitment to learn, listen and work hard. He appeared four times in the league last season and will push to make his claim this season.

The new signing joins us from Club Thorne Colliery. Dom is a strong and athletic player with a high level of technical quality. His deliveries from set pieces are a standout quality, while his aerial ability provides an additional threat in both defensive and attacking situations. Dom is highly versatile and can perform effectively at full-back, on the left side of midfield, in central midfield or as a winger.

Grant is a solid full-back who can also play at centre-back. He is very vocal and leads by example. Another player with a great mindset and a real desire to compete.

New signing Harry Penn is a talented young goalkeeper with fantastic potential. Harry was part of last week’s matchday squad against Immingham Town FC and currently plays for our U18s. He will also compete for the number-one spot in our U23s team and is a South Yorkshire U18’s schoolboy representative. An athletic goalkeeper with a positive attitude, Harry is a great young player with a bright future ahead.

Jacob is a throwback to the traditional old-school No. 9. Strong, powerful and direct, with an eye for goal. A great person off the pitch, with the determination to win his duels on it.

New signing this year Jon Kaye is a 32-year-old midfielder that has shown great tenacity and vocal leadership on the pitch, while also proving to be a fantastic character off it. He brings a wealth of non-league experience, having played at Steps 3–5 of the pyramid for clubs including Mildenhall Town, Soham Town Rangers, Wisbech Town and Cambridge City. His experience and know-how has been and will be a real asset to the club going forward this season.

The former Doncaster Rovers, Matlock Town and Buxton FC Midfielder adds quality and depth to the squad. Josh made the step up to the Management team last season, and did a fantastic job alongside John Powney.

We're excited to welcome Kurtis Havenhand, who has committed to join us for the 2026/27 season. The 20-year-old winger and forward has previously been with Sheffield United and Birmingham City's U21 sides, as well as spending time with Sheffield FC, Golcar United, Hallam and Staveley. Kurtis is looking forward to getting regular playing time, and we look forward to seeing him unlock his full potential with us.

We're pleased to announce that Lincoln Gleadall will be retained by the club for next season. The physical young defender came in toward the end of last season, and was solid and assured in his 4 appearances for the club, and we're excited to see what he can produce next season with more games under his belt

We're pleased to announce that Nathan Hawkhead has signed for the club ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 26-year-old defender and defensive midfielder is very familiar with the league, having played eight years in the NCEL for the likes of Nostell, Wakefield and South Leeds. During pre-season he has shown some positive displays, being hard to get past and very comfortable on the ball. We look forward to what he can do in the season ahead for us.

The 18-year-old centre-half brings an impressive pedigree to the squad, having started his youth career with Sheffield Wednesday before later joining Sheffield United at a young age. The talented youngster, who we believe has a very bright future, spent last season with Staveley and is already well known to manager John, who previously coached him with the South Yorkshire Schoolboys.

Ollie is a strong and quick player who can play just about anywhere. He's tenacious, with a will to win, a great technical player too, and will be a force to be reckoned with.

Talented midfielder who came through Rotherham United's academy and has also played for Harworth, spending four years in the States with the University of Findlay. The Doncaster lad has been training with us and we're excited to see what he can do for us next season in the middle of the park.

New signing Sam Cullingworth is a 21-year-old full-back who joins having previously spent time with Doncaster Rovers Academy, Frickley Athletic, Ollerton Town, Parkgate and Glasshoughton Welfare. We look forward to seeing what Sam can bring to the team throughout the upcoming campaign

The former Matlock man Samuel Giles will be retained by the club for next season, 2026/27. The wide man and long-throw specialist was a menace at times with his direct running, contributing with 6 goals in 21 games, including an outstanding run in January where he scored 4 goals in 4 games. We look forward to seeing more from him next season.

The 21-year-old centre-forward has fantastic technical quality and will add further competition to our squad, having made 12 appearances for Taunton Town in the National League South in 2024. He joins us having most recently featured for Rhyl 1879 in the Cymru North. The player has featured for other clubs such as Morecambe FC Academy, Bridlington Town, and Sheffield FC.

We're pleased to announce Takunda Katsere has signed with the club for the new season. The versatile 22-year-old defender featured and impressed in our last friendly and is familiar with Steps 5-6 of the NCEL, having played for Goole, Athersley Recreation, Selby Town, Frickley and Ilkley Town. We look forward to seeing more from TK in the upcoming season.

We're delighted to announce that Toby Gregory has joined the club for the 2026/27 season. The 21 year old winger joins having previously been with Worksop Town and Belper United

The versatile Puerto Rican player Victor Marcano-Santos is a former i2i student who went on to play semi-professionally in Spain for two years with SD Huesca and SC Ordes. Victor will add plenty of quality and competitiveness to our squad.

The young full-back grew in confidence throughout the 2025/26 season, producing several strong performances towards the end of the campaign. Yacine made three league starts and a further five appearances from the bench in the NCEL. He continues to show an excellent work ethic and a positive attitude towards his development. Welcome back, Yacine!