Doncaster Rovers have written an official letter to Town thanking fans for the support given to striker Billy Sharp during Saturday’s game. The 25-year-old, whose new-born son Luey died a week ago, was applauded by home supporters after he scored his side’s second goal and when he was substituted during the second half.

Dave Morris, the chief executive of the South Yorkshire club, wrote to his Town counterpart Simon Clegg, saying: "I would like to say how much we appreciate your magnificent fans and the way they responded to our team, and in particular Billy Sharp.

"Their behaviour and attitude was an absolute credit to football and to your club."

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irishtim added 15:03 - Nov 8 just shows what great fans we have please give us a team that we can appreciate we deserve that
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oddball added 15:15 - Nov 8 My faith in the world is restored, well done town fans!
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kerryblue747 added 15:20 - Nov 8 well done all town fans wish i was there with you
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gypo added 15:21 - Nov 8 Irishtim - you wouldn't think that sometimes on here mate even last season people were slagging off sharp for the way he celebrated against us when he got a brace . Like siamese twins two faced on here (not everyone though).
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TractorBeezer added 15:27 - Nov 8 Very nice to hear. Contrary to what Bill Shankley famously stated and sometimes hard to believe but there is more to life than football! Well done our supporters and for Donny to recognise that.
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northdevonblue added 15:31 - Nov 8 very proud to be a town fan
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DiamondGezzer added 15:43 - Nov 8 This letter from Doncaster is a nice touch. The tribute from the Town fans, not only makes us all feel like winners, but puts the game into perspective, its just that, a game.Proud of each and every one of you.
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taylor15 added 15:48 - Nov 8 that applause really made me happy to be a town fan! thankyou to donny too, they didn't have to respect it so much, but they did! and i have to say, i think coppinger was fantastic that game! anyway, COYB!<3
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poggie added 16:05 - Nov 8 Was so proud to be a part of that moment. It brought tears to my eyes ... especially the way Billy responded to the applause. And yes, thank you to Donny for acknowledging how special it was.
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Bluewelshman added 16:25 - Nov 8 It goes to show you that some things surpass petty football football differences and a bit of humanity shines through, well done town fans.
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irishtim added 16:33 - Nov 8 reply to gypo imo the man deserved the ovation after what he suffered. Shows we of luck matehave compassion. In fairness going back u cant blame anyone for celebrating scoring. Best
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oddball added 16:36 - Nov 8 Gypo, what are u talking about, entirely different situation, thats the point we can put aside football when something happens to a human being whether he be footballer or not, amazingly crass comment.
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irishtim added 16:40 - Nov 8 jesus wat button did i press? hard day! but wat i mean is we can hold our heads high for the ovation he was given. Plus we cant blame any one for scoring . best of luck gypo
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brittaniaman added 17:23 - Nov 8 It is nice to know that Morris wrote to thank our fans for the appreciation of Billy Sharp . !!!!! Now will he please let us sign him in Jan. with a loan first. ( or are we asking too much) ??????/. Mind you that is if Marcus Evans is going to release any more money in Jan. ???
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linhdi added 17:27 - Nov 8 That spontaneous applause from all 4 stands was one magnificent moment. All the more so for happening when we went 2 goals down against a lowly side for the second game in a row.
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jas0999 added 17:40 - Nov 8 It was completely the right thing to do and was pleased to be there to join in. Even though we were being thrashed by a lowly team - it was great to see ITFC fans joining together to offer their support. Best wishes to Billy and his partner.
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Sindre94 added 17:53 - Nov 8 Proud to be a blue
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Sindre94 added 17:53 - Nov 8 Proud to be a blue
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debenturedave added 18:02 - Nov 8 A real top class football moment, never to be forgotten . Just glad it happened at PR and glad I was there not only to witness it, but mainly to be a part of it... just glad it was truly respected by Billy Sharp and Doncaster FC. Just a pity the national press didn't give it more publicity like the Tevez and Terry affairs ! Now sign Sharp up Marcus, as if he can play like that last week how good will he be when he is really concentrating on his football !!

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s6blue added 18:05 - Nov 8 well done us lot -- we ve genuinely impressed the football world
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Dissboyitfc added 18:48 - Nov 8 Well done everyone so proud to be an ipswich fan, to hear sharpe talking after the game, brought a lump to the throat. Going back to the actual incident i can that being a future question on question of sport, " what happened next" truly a one off incident. from the best fans in the land, just a team to match now please. COYB
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TimmyH added 19:34 - Nov 8 and while our team is palying absolute sh@7e we'll support you! and travel that 200 miles, up the M1 isn't it?
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theblueginger added 20:13 - Nov 8 For anyone who hasn't seen Billy's interview after Saturday's game, go now. You really get a sense of how touched grateful he was for the applause. I have massive respect for him, which he completely deserves.
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dirtydingusmagee added 21:46 - Nov 8 nice to see a spontanious gesture,recognised and acknowledged,,Well done Billy Sharp, a special goal .
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IvorFeeling added 22:26 - Nov 8 It was great to be a part of it and I had a lump in my throat having two youngsters and can only imagine the pain he is going through. There was a brief moment when he didn't know how to react, but that's natural when all you get is abuse when away from home. A truly classy and touching moment on a day otherwise to forget at PR. Know we are all different but hope Chops uses this as inspiration and perspective for his troubles.

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