Doncaster Rovers

O'Driscoll bemoans Glovers opener
Doncaster boss Sean O'Driscoll admitted his side never recovered from going behind against Yeovil in their 2-1 defeat at home to the Glovers. Yeovil went ahead when Darren Way's shot deflected off Steve Roberts and looped in over keeper Neil Sullivan. O'Driscoll said: "The deflected goal gave us a bit of a kick in the teeth and I don't think that we reacted in the right way. "We lost a bit of belief. A few players were feeling sorry for themselves."

Price praised by Doncaster boss
Doncaster manager Sean O'Driscoll praised injury-plagued forward Jason Price after his brace helped Rovers thrash Crewe 4-0. "He makes a difference," O'Driscoll told the club's website. "We had a focal point in attack and that gives us a bit more strength. I feel that benefitted everybody." O'Driscoll added: "I think that four goals will dictate whether that was our best performance of the season. Now we need back-to-back wins."

Griffith attitude puts off Wilder
Halifax Town boss Chris Wilder has warned midfielder Anthony Griffith that his disciplinary record may cost him a permanent deal at the Shay. Griffiths, on loan from Doncaster, was sent off for a third time this season in Halifax's 2-0 win over Farsley. The 21-year-old will now serve a five-match suspension. "We were looking to take him permanently but I won't be now. I can't afford to keep losing him for several games," Wilder told his club website. "I want them to compete but it is a ridiculous situation at the moment and he needs to think long and hard about it.".

Doncaster tie up deal for Taylor
Doncaster Rovers have completed the permanent signing of experienced striker Gareth Taylor. The much travelled 34-year-old joined Doncaster on loan from League One rivals Tranmere Rovers on transfer deadline day at the end of January. The former Wales international has agreed a deal to stay at the Keepmoat Stadium until the end of next season. Taylor spent 18 months at Tranmere following spells with Nottingham Forest, Burnley and Manchester City.

Rovers worry over Roberts fitness
Doncaster Rovers boss Sean O'Driscoll is hoping defender Stephen Roberts will be fit for his promotion-chasing side's final two games of the season. The 28-year-old picked up a knee injury in the 1-1 draw at Leyton Orient and is a doubt for Saturday's visit of Luton. O'Driscoll told SSB that Roberts' injury was a concern because of a lack of cover in defence. "Obviously with the centre-half situation we're a bit worried and we'll just have a look at it," he said.

Waite not offered Doncaster deal
Goalkeeper Jamie Waite has left Doncaster Rovers after the club decided not to offer him a permanent contract. The 22-year-old was hoping to resurrect his career at the Keepmoat after surviving cancer of the lymph gland. The Thai international needed 10 months of chemotherapy after the cancer had spread to his chest. The former MK Dons and Rotherham United keeper was released by Bradford City in the summer and joined Rovers on a non-contract basis on 2 September.

Doncaster sign up Brooker on loan
Doncaster Rovers have signed Bristol City striker Steve Brooker on an initial one-month loan deal. The 27-year-old has scored 37 goals in his four seasons at Ashton Gate and is set to make his debut in Saturday's Championship game at Watford. Rovers assistant manager Richard O'Kelly told BBC Radio Sheffield: "He's an intelligent footballer who we believe can do a great job for us. "He was at Cheltenham last season and played a big part in keeping them up." Manager Sean O'Driscoll has been looking to bring in a striker on loan for a while - and earlier this week, lost another forward, James Hayter, for two months with medial knee ligament damage.

Brooker completes Doncaster move
Forward Steve Brooker has joined Doncaster Rovers from Bristol City, signing a two-and-a-half-year deal and moving for an undisclosed fee. Brooker, 27, had a brief spell on loan with Rovers in November, scoring on his only appearance against Watford before tearing a calf muscle in training. "It was frustrating first time round," Brooker told the Rovers website. "I'm delighted to come back. It was important for me to go somewhere where there is a good group of players." Brooker, who is not yet fully fit, made light of his prospects at his new club. "Since I came here on loan, I've been watching the results and the team have been playing extremely well - so when I do get fit, I may struggle to get into the side." Brooker was with City for five years but his 101 appearances were interrupted by several injuries.

Doncaster Rovers sign Ryan Burge and Joseph Mills
Doncaster have signed midfielder Ryan Burge on a short-term deal and Southampton defender Joseph Mills on loan until the end of the season. Burge, 23, had been playing in the Spanish fourth tier for Jerez Industrial, who are linked with Glenn Hoddle's Academy. He began his career with Birmingham and has had spells with Barnet, Forest Green Rovers and in Japan. Mills, 21, was on loan at Rovers until the deal expired earlier this month. He made nine appearances since his October move. The Burge deal is subject to international clearance.

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