Doncaster Rovers: We're stronger now than 18 months ago - Ferguson

By The Newsroom
Published 8th Apr 2017, 06:00 BST
Updated 9th May 2017, 18:26 BST
Darren Ferguson took over at Rovers in October 2015 with the club 20th in League One.Darren Ferguson took over at Rovers in October 2015 with the club 20th in League One.
Darren Ferguson took over at Rovers in October 2015 with the club 20th in League One.
Darren Ferguson says Doncaster Rovers will be in a stronger position in League One next season than when he took over the job 18 months ago.

It is now a case of when and not if Rovers secure an immediate return to the third tier following last year’s relegation.

And ahead of today’s visit of Mansfield Town to the Keepmoat Stadium - in which a Rovers win would seal promotion to League One - Ferguson has been reflecting on his eventful Rovers reign.

“It was a big job needed,” he said.

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“Everyone had to buy into the way I wanted to do it. Fortunately, the players have.

“I found out a lot about them last season but, of course, I was here long enough to take responsibility for that.

“But this is my team now and the success we look like we’re going to have is what I wanted from them.

“The way I wanted them to play, certainly on and off the ball, I’ve been absolutely delighted with them.

“We’re nearly there.