Why Doncaster Rovers will have nothing to fear against Hull City in FA Cup
Doncaster Rovers will arrive at the MKM Stadium on Sunday morning with full belief that they can cause an FA Cup upset at the hands of Hull City, that's according to Jay McGrath.
Rovers occupy the final play-off spot in League Two, but given the congested nature of the division, are just two points off the automatic promotion places, though their hopes were hit at home to Port Vale last weekend when they were beaten 2-1 by their rivals.
That result against Darren Moore's side will do little to dampen the confidence of knocking out the Championship side, who sit third bottom, and were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Rovers early last season, albeit when the Tigers were managed by Liam Rosenior.
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"The focus has to turn to the next game. We need to rectify the Port Vale result in that next game. It'll be against tough opposition, obviously with them in the Championship," he told the Free Press.
"But it's a game I think we can go there and win. As long as we play the way we know we can, and don't give away chances we could maybe do something.
"We'll work hard this week and get our heads down. We have to show what we can do. Never mind the result, we have to turn up, play and put on a good performance that will hopefully stand us in good stead for the second part of the season."
Rovers' ranks were boosted before the game against Vale with the arrival of Rob Street, who joined from Lincoln City, and bagged a debut goal against the Valliants in what was a performance City will have watched.
"He looked like a bright spark when he came on. He brought a lot of energy onto the pitch. He's very direct and can hold the ball up well so it's nice to have that breath of fresh air and new face around the place. It helps us but it also helps him as well because he can play in different positions, wherever called upon so it's a good tool to have."
