Liam Ravenhill's challenge on Bradford City's Emmanuel Osadebe was not 'intentional', insists Doncaster Rovers boss Gary McSheffrey

DONCASTER ROVERS boss Gary McSheffrey insists that Liam Ravenhill's sixth-minute challenge on Bradford City player Emmanuel Osadebe - which saw the City debutant suffer a double leg fracture - was not malicious or intentional during a controversial derby stalemate at the University of Bradford Stadium

The heavy challenge from Ravenhill - son of former Rovers and City midfielder Ricky - resulted in a lengthy eight-minute stoppage time amid very worrying scenes as a stretcher was called for and Osadebe was attended to by medics.

Some team-mates, including Romoney Crichlow, looked visibly distressed.

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