Indiscipline cost us - O'Driscoll

Doncaster boss Sean O'Driscoll conceded indiscipline hampered his side during Saturday's 1-1 friendly draw with League One side Scunthorpe.

O'Driscoll: Rovers lacked discipline
O'Driscoll: Rovers lacked discipline

Rovers were behind with barely five minutes played in front of a sparse crowd at the Keepmoat Stadium as Ian Morris headed home Kevan Hurst's corner before Stuart Elliott levelled late on with a neat chip.

"There was plenty of endeavour and enthusiasm, but we just lacked a bit of organisation and discipline which will come as the pre-season continues," said O'Driscoll.

The Rovers boss also moved to play down the severity of a groin injury which prevented recent signing Darren Byfield from making his debut.

He added: "We had quite a hard day on Friday and he just felt his groin a little bit so we just pulled him out as a precaution more than anything else.

"He's joined us a couple of weeks into pre-season and he's been trying to keep himself fit but in competitive training he found it a little bit tough. It's just a precaution, it's nothing serious."

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