 This was done to bypass the 50% sell-on clause that Manchester United had added during Wellens' transfer to the Seasiders.In summer 2007, after turning down an improved contract offered by Oldham, he signed a two-year contract with fellow League One side Doncaster Rovers.Wellens made the 2004–05, 2006–07 and 2007–08 League One PFA Team of the Year.