Doncaster Rovers v Coventry City: Give me new chance to prove worth – Kilgallon

The former Leeds United and Sheffield United defender moved on loan from Sunderland in the New Year transfer window but has been on the bench for the last six games as Rovers have slid towards the Championship relegation zone.

Sean O’Driscoll’s side have leaked 17 goals in those last six games and Kilgallon, who is on loan until the end of the season, is hoping for a recall tonight.

Ironically, opponents Coventry were one of several clubs who were interested in securing the defender’s services two months ago.

“I didn’t want to sit on the bench at Sunderland and I don’t want to do that here,” he said. “There’s still games left so, hopefully, I will get my chance. I want to play and I know I’m good enough to get back in the team and perform at the highest level. It’s frustrating but that’s football.”

O’Driscoll turned to Kilgallon during a massive injury crisis but now has players returning to full fitness.

The number of injured players has fallen from 14 to eight in the last fortnight but still includes goalkeeper Neil Sullivan, defenders James O’Connor, Adam Lockwood, Mustapha Dumbuya and James Chambers, midfielder Martin Woods, and strikers Jason Euell and Steve Brooker.

Only two points separate Rovers in 17th spot and Coventry in 19th but the visitors have a game in hand. O’Driscoll may be tempted to hand a first start to goalkeeper Ben Alnwick, who joined the club on a month’s loan from Tottenham Hotspur.

Last six games: Doncaster Rovers LLDDWL, Coventry LLWLDL.

Last time: Doncaster Rovers 0 Coventry 0; August 18, 2009, Championship.

Referee: D Webb (County Durham).