Doncaster Rovers keep eye on midfielder despite Grant McCann's happiness with squad
Doncaster Rovers are keeping an eye on St Patrick's Athletic midfielder Kian Leavy, despite manager Grant McCann's happiness with the squad ahead of the new League One season. The Irish midfielder has been linked with a move to Doncaster Rovers, and McCann has admitted that the club have watched him and know about his abilities.
On Saturday, Doncaster Rovers will face Mansfield Town at Field Mill, and McCann has said that the squad is pretty much set for the new season. However, he has not ruled out the possibility of making further signings, and has admitted that the club are keeping an eye on Leavy.
Why it matters for Doncaster Rovers
The signing of Leavy could be a significant boost for Doncaster Rovers, who are looking to improve their midfield options. The Irish midfielder has been in good form for St Patrick's Athletic, and could bring a new level of quality to the Doncaster Rovers squad.
Doncaster Rovers will face Mansfield Town on Saturday, and McCann will be looking to get a positive result. The club's squad is looking healthy, but injuries are always a concern, and McCann will be hoping that his players can stay fit and avoid any setbacks.
With nine senior players in, six out, and a new contract for captain Owen Bailey, Doncaster Rovers' squad ahead of the Field Mill trip should pretty much be their group for the new season. However, McCann has not ruled out the possibility of making further signings, and has admitted that the club are keeping an eye on Leavy.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 14th in League One, 60 pts, 17W-9D-20L from 46 games, recent form WDLWW.
Doncaster Rovers are currently 14th in the League One table, with 60 points from 46 games. They have won 17 games, drawn 9, and lost 20, and have a recent form of WDLWW.
Goals this season: 50 scored, 69 conceded (-19 goal difference).
Doncaster Rovers have scored 50 goals this season, but have conceded 69, giving them a goal difference of -19.
Title race: 43 points behind leaders Lincoln.
Doncaster Rovers are 43 points behind leaders Lincoln in the title race, and will need to improve their form if they are to challenge for the championship.
Grant McCann says things are pretty quiet on the transfer front for Doncaster Rovers as they prepare for the start of a new League One season. However, he has not ruled out the possibility of making further signings, and has admitted that the club are keeping an eye on Leavy.
On Saturday Rovers are at Mansfield Town, who made Sheffield United work hard for last Sunday's 3-0 League Cup first-round win. With nine senior players in, six out and crucially a new contract for captain Owen Bailey, Rovers' squad ahead of the Field Mill trip should pretty much be their group for the new season.
But McCann did not rubbish rumours of interest in St Patrick's Athletic and new Republic of Ireland midfielder Kian Leavy. “He's a player that I like,” said the manager. “We've watched him and we know all about his abilities and what he can do.
Injuries a concern for Doncaster Rovers
The only caveat is injuries. “Robbie (Gotts) has been back training this week,” said McCann. “Frankie (Okoronkwo)'s been joining in training this week but still a wee bit away. “Matty (Pearson) is not really improving too much on his calf so we've given him a couple of days to reset his focus. “James (Husband) had a few days off and pushed on. Tom (Nixon) had one or two days off but won't be back for the weekend.”
The club's squad is looking healthy, but injuries are always a concern, and McCann will be hoping that his players can stay fit and avoid any setbacks. Doncaster Rovers will face Mansfield Town on Saturday, and McCann will be looking to get a positive result.
