Rotherham United v Doncaster Rovers: Defender on 'added incentive' ahead of Millers derby
JACK SENIOR admits that Doncaster Rovers' epic winless run in Rotherham provides an 'added incentive' to derby day.
Winning at the home of their rivals is something that a fair number of the club's sell-out 2,300 contingent will have never previously seen - both at the AESSEAL New York Stadium or the club's former Millmoor home.
On being alerted to the fact that Rovers have not won at the Millers in almost 41 years, the defender said: "The way we prepare for each and every game is the same.
"We do the same amount of work and work hard on the opposition on he training ground and meeting room.
"To hear that is an added incentive.
"In the reverse fixture, I didn't start (Senior was a late substitute). But you could see the atmosphere in how many fans we had and they brought a few, so I'd imagine it will be a role reversal on Saturday.
"Any derby is the same. You can't take them for granted or lightly.
"They have that extra bite to them and you have to set the tone and do the right things and execute your game plan."
Part one of Rovers' derby double-header in League One this week was sweet for Halifax-born Senior, who played his part in his side beating Huddersfield Town, the club where he started his football journey as a 10-year-old, on Tuesday.
The former FC Halifax Town captain added: "I had a few texts (after). I spent ten years there.
"I came through at Huddersfield and the club has been through a lot in those 10 years since - they have experienced the highs of Premier League and stuff and there's only a few people still there from when I was there.
"It's part and parcel of football and any time you win and get three points - no matter who it's against - is a great feeling."