Doncaster Rovers manager Grant McCann has confirmed winger Glen Middleton is unlikely to feature for the club again as he targets one or two more signings before the transfer window closes. The update comes with Rovers sitting 20th in League One after taking two points from their first three games.
McCann's squad has been busy this summer, welcoming ten new faces including recent loan arrival Tommi O'Reilly from Aston Villa. The manager indicated the work is not quite finished. "Yeah, I mean, look we’re trying to do one more. Maybe two, but we’ll see," McCann said. "We’ll definitely try to bring in another player. I think we’re quite close on that." This push for reinforcements comes as the team prepares for their next fixtures, a home match against Plymouth Argyle on September 5th.
The future of Scottish winger Glen Middleton appears to be away from the Keepmoat Stadium. Middleton, who made 46 appearances across all competitions last season, scoring once and providing six assists, featured in a pre-season friendly against Wolverhampton Wanderers in late July. However, McCann has now effectively closed the door on his involvement. "No, because we've replaced him," the manager explained. "So where we are at this moment in time, we feel like we've got five really good wide players."
While no departure has been confirmed, McCann stated that Middleton is the only player potentially leaving. The club's current wide options, bolstered by summer recruitment, have made the 24-year-old surplus to requirements. Supporters can view the full complement of attacking players on the club's official squad page.
The transfer activity unfolds against a challenging start to the League One campaign. Doncaster Rovers have drawn two and lost one of their opening three matches, leaving them with a DDL form line and just two points. They have scored three goals but conceded four, resulting in a minus-one goal difference. This places them five points behind early leaders Blackpool. Improving these early stats will be a priority for McCann and his new-look team.
Finding consistency is key, especially with a home game against 11th-placed Plymouth Argyle looming. A positive result could provide a platform to climb the standings and build momentum after the international break.
With ten summer signings already through the door and more potentially arriving, McCann is reshaping his group. The emphasis has been on adding depth and quality in wide areas, which directly impacts Middleton's status. The manager's clear statement suggests the club is planning for the season ahead without the former Rangers player. The focus is now on integrating the new signings and turning around the team's early-season form.
Doncaster Rovers host Plymouth Argyle at the Keepmoat Stadium on Saturday, September 5th, 2026.
