Doncaster Rovers: September 2008 - news archive

Paul Heffernan and James Hayter are pushing for starting places as Rovers seek goals against South Yorkshire rivals Sheffield United.

Doncaster manager Sean O'Driscoll blamed a lack of discipline for his side's 2-0 home defeat by Southampton on Saturday.

Defender Matt Mills will undergo a late fitness test on a calf injury ahead of Doncaster's home clash with Southampton at the Keepmoat.

Matt Mills is facing a race to be fit to play against Southampton on Saturday after picking up a thigh injury at Bristol City.

Doncaster Rovers will be without Gareth Taylor, Sean McDaid and Gordon Greer as they bid to avoid a third straight league defeat.

Doncaster striker Paul Heffernan is refusing to panic over the side's lack of goals because they are still creating chances.

Sean O'Driscoll felt his Doncaster side's 1-0 home defeat to Charlton on Tuesday was very similar to Saturday's loss at Birmingham.

Sean O'Driscoll is pleased by the way that Rovers' strikers are pushing their claims for a place in the starting line-up.

Doncaster boss Sean O'Driscoll hailed his side's performance at Birmingham as "excellent" despite a 1-0 defeat to 10 men.

Strikers Jason Price and Darren Byfield are vying for a place in Doncaster boss Sean O'Driscoll's starting line-up to face Birmingham.

Jason Price is hoping to make his return for Doncaster after scoring a hat-trick for the reserves on his comeback from injury.

Striker Darren Byfield has been backed by boss Sean O'Driscoll to be an influential member of the Doncaster side this season.

Sam Hird says Doncaster have adapted to Championship football already and believes the club's midfield holds the key to a good season.

Sean O'Driscoll has bolstered his Doncaster squad by signing Thailand international goalkeeper Jamie Waite on a non-contract basis.

Sean O'Driscoll confesses to being unsure of what to do during the international break but says Rovers will be ready to face Birmingham

Sean O'Driscoll has confirmed that he has no plans to make any deadline day signings for Doncaster Rovers on Monday.