{"id":604893,"date":"2021-12-01T06:06:27","date_gmt":"2021-12-01T11:06:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=604893"},"modified":"2021-12-01T06:06:27","modified_gmt":"2021-12-01T11:06:27","slug":"joseph-olowu-extends-doncaster-rovers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/12\/01\/joseph-olowu-extends-doncaster-rovers\/","title":{"rendered":"Joseph Olowu Extends Doncaster Rovers Stay"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Joseph Olowu has signed a contract extension with Doncaster Rovers.<\/p>\n<p>Olowu is Doncaster&#8217;s most recent signing having joined on a free in September 2021.<\/p>\n<h2>Joseph Olowu Extends Doncaster Rovers Contract<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\ud83d\udd34\u26aa\u270d\ufe0f \ud835\udde1\ud835\uddf2\ud835\ude04 \ud835\uddf1\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddf9 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JOlowu_27?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@JOlowu_27<\/a> puts pen to paper on a new deal until the summer of 2023 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DRFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#DRFC<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fXE4z0Gh5U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/fXE4z0Gh5U<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qRRDq35yEu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/qRRDq35yEu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Doncaster Rovers FC (@drfc_official) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/drfc_official\/status\/1465984034241187843?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">December 1, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Good Form Rewarded<\/h3>\n<p>Olowu initially signed a short-term contract to join Doncaster Rovers in <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/11\/29\/oxford-united-weekly-round-up-four-points\/\" target=\"_self\">League One.<\/a> The former Arsenal academy defender, released by the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/11\/30\/fantasy-premier-league-2021-22-gameweek-14-preview\/\" target=\"_self\">Premier League<\/a> giant last summer, had been training with Rovers in pre-season in a bid to earn himself a contract.<\/p>\n<p>Olowu also featured for <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/11\/29\/manchester-united-appoint-ralf-rangnick-as-interim-manager\/\" target=\"_self\">Manchester United<\/a> at U23 level.<\/p>\n<p>He has now put pen to paper on a deal keeping him at the Keepmoat Stadium until the summer of 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Olowu has proved a much-needed signing for Doncaster, who are struggling in League One this season &#8211; sitting 23rd in the table.<\/p>\n<p>Every team tends to have an injury crisis to shout about at some point in the season, but for Doncaster, the numbers are really getting thin.<\/p>\n<p>Olowu has filled in at left-back and centre-back, his versatility is key for Rovers. He was sent off v Bolton Wanderers recently, his suspension, which Doncaster unsuccessfully appealed, a further blow to manager <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/09\/28\/doncaster-rovers-boss-richie-wellens-honest-future\/\" target=\"_self\">Richie Wellens.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>His performances so far have replicated that of a confident talent and he is impressing, despite Doncaster&#8217;s rather dismal campaign so far.<\/p>\n<p>Richie Wellens is working on a tight budget and Olowu&#8217;s addition, especially on a free, has proved a fruitful one.<\/p>\n<h3>Olowu Can Go Far<\/h3>\n<p>Rovers boss Richie Wellens told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk\/news\/2021\/december\/olowu-signs-new-deal\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">doncasterroversfc.co.uk<\/a> that Olowu can go far in the game, he said: &#8220;We believe we&#8217;ve got a great young centre-back in Joseph. He has all the attributes to go really far in the game and we believe he could develop into a key player for us.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;His attitude on and off the pitch has been first class since he arrived, and we&#8217;re delighted that he sees his future here with us.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Doncaster are currently without the injured Ro-Shaun Williams. Olowu&#8217;s suspension led to Rovers&#8217; popular performer Tommy Rowe taking his place in the back line alongside captain Tom Anderson.<\/p>\n<p>Club legend James Coppinger, who now plays a vocal role in Rovers&#8217; recruitment team added: &#8220;We know the attributes a Doncaster Rovers centre back should have, and Joseph&#8217;s strong character, willingness to improve, and his performances on the pitch make him someone that we believe can have a bright future with this club.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We don&#8217;t want to be a club that is always rebuilding &#8211; we have a clear idea of what a Doncaster Rovers team should look like and I&#8217;m working closely with the manager, Graham (Younger, talent identification manager) and the board so we can build something that everyone associated with the club can be proud of.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Doncaster have changed their approach to signings since Wellens came in. Under previous managers, transfers were very much short-term with one-year contracts and loans very much taken advantage of &#8211; Rovers are suffering the long-term effects of that short-term model as we speak. January is likely to be a crucial month for the club&#8217;s League One status with additions needed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo<br \/>\n<a id=\"cPVPzz-CRmVOTc69lOzeqQ\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.co.uk\/detail\/1236702361\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'cPVPzz-CRmVOTc69lOzeqQ',sig:'d5MOsmVNMZoFAH9ItnL2LfmsPyJOpcD7Iwp4AgTf7vQ=',w:'594px',h:'443px',items:'1236702361',caption: true ,tld:'co.uk',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Joseph Olowu has signed a contract extension with Doncaster Rovers. Olowu is Doncaster&#8217;s most recent signing having joined on a free in September 2021. 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