Doncaster Rovers: August 2008 - news archive

Darren Byfield could make his Doncaster debut against Coventry on Saturday after recovering from hernia surgery.

Doncaster have received a triple injury boost with Gordon Greer, Sean McDaid and Jason Price ready to return to training imminently.

Doncaster Rovers defender Matt Mills has returned to training after dismissing fears he had broken his jaw against QPR.

Rovers' midfielder Richie Wellens has tipped team-mate Lewis Guy to be instrumental in Doncaster's Championship season.

Rover's defender Matthew Mills suffered a broken jaw during the match against Queens Park Rangers and faces a lengthy lay-off.

Doncaster midfielder Brian Stock faces a fitness test on his back injury ahead of the clash with QPR at Loftus Road.

Director of football Mickey Walker has backed boss Sean O'Driscoll after he kept the faith with his promotion-winning players.

A back injury has ruled Doncaster midfielder Brian Stock out of Wales' friendly international against Georgia at the Liberty Stadium.

Doncaster chairman John Ryan has challenged the Rovers squad to emulate Bristol City and reach the play-offs this season.

Sean O'Driscoll is expecting a stern test from Cardiff on Saturday as his Rovers side bid to avoid coming back to earth with a bump.

Doncaster boss Sean O'Driscoll had no complaints with his side's 1-0 extra-time defeat at Notts County in the Carling Cup first round.

Sean O'Driscoll has praised the attitude of striker Paul Heffernan, who is set to make his return in Rovers clash with Notts County.

Matchwinner Lewis Guy admits it will be tough for him to top his strike against Derby on the opening day of the Championship season.

New striker Darren Byfield is racing to be fit for Doncaster's Championship opener at Derby County on Saturday due to a hernia injury.

Doncaster have completed the signing of Leicester defender James Chambers on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

Doncaster manager Sean O'Driscoll has admitted he is interested in bringing Leicester City full-back James Chambers to the Keepmoat.

New Doncaster signings Matt Mills and Jos van Nieuwstadt are expected to start in the centre of defence against Bolton tonight.