Doncaster Rovers v Mansfield Town: Rovers return energised to maintain promising unbeaten run
GRANT McCANN believes his Doncaster Rovers have returned from their ‘mini-break’ refreshed and ready to produce a strong finish to the League One campaign.
In a campaign which has contained hopes of a play-off tilt and concern over relegation equally, Rovers welcome Mansfield Town for a lunchtime kick-off today comfortably sat in near-mid-table obscurity.
Points still need to be gained to ensure survival but, given they go into today’s game boasting a five-game unbeaten run containing three wins,means there are reasons to be cheerful at the EcoPower Stadium as the team returns to action after a weekend off.
"I’m pleased with how the boys are after a semi-rest because it's been good for everyone,” said McCann. “Not just the players but the staff as well.
“It's been relentless up to that point, so it allowed everyone to get a breather, see family and come back refreshed for the run-in."
Another reason for smiles is the availability of Luke Molyneux for today’s game, having missed the last two games through injury.
"It's good to have Mols back,” added McCann, who will be without Billy Sharp’s experience for the clash against Nigel Clough’s team, who sit one point and place beneath Rovers in the standings with two games in hand.
“When he's on form he's probably - in my opinion - the best wide player in this division. It's nice to see him back out there.
"Billy is probably the only one that will miss the game tomorrow but everyone else is fit - hopefully it's sooner rather than later, that we can get him back.”