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James Coppinger set for 16th Doncaster season after signing new contract

Doncaster's James Coppinger
Image: Doncaster's James Coppinger has been at the club since 2004

James Coppinger has signed a new contract to keep him at Doncaster for a 16th season.

The 38-year-old midfielder made his debut for the club in 2004, after signing from Exeter for £30,000, marking his 600th Rovers appearance in December's draw with Oxford.

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Highlights of the Sky Bet League One match between Doncaster Rovers and Coventry City

A statement on the club's website read: "James Coppinger has put pen to paper on a new one-year deal which will keep him at Rovers until 2020.

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DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Yasser Hussein of Man City shields the ball from James Coppinger of Doncaster during the Carling Cup Round Two match between Doncaster Rovers and Manchester City at Belle Vue on September 21, 2005 in Doncaster, England   (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Yasser Hussein;James Coppinger
Image: James Coppinger during the Carling Cup match between Doncaster Rovers and Manchester City in 2005

"The 38-year-old has played more than 600 times for Rovers across all three EFL divisions and has shared the pitch with over 220 people he has called team-mates."

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