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by Rich Colby

It certainly wasn’t a good Friday for Doncaster Rovers when they last took to the field as they slumped to their 14th defeat of the season.  The 3-0 defeat to Bradford City pushed Rovers to 12th in the league, but they must pick themselves up as they prepare to face Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.

No matter what stage of the season, a local derby is always important, and this is one of the first fixtures Rovers fans look for when the list is released each June.

After the weekends results, Paul Dickov’s men now sit ten points outside the play-off places.  You would have to say it is probably too late already, but Rovers would probably have to win most if not all of their remaining games to make the top six.  A win against the Blades would drop that to seven points with six games to go.

Sheffield United have lost just once in their last six games including victories against Port Vale, Scunthorpe and Barnsley. On paper that doesn’t look promising for Rovers, but Paul Dickov’s men are a different animal away from home, so a victory wouldn’t surprise anyone in the Rovers camp.

Victory for the Blades would further secure their place in the top six barring a real collapse.  Midfielder Jason Holt will be the man to watch for them after netting in the last three games.

Rovers have no new injury concerns, but expect a few changes after Friday nights poor show as a furious Paul Dickov faced the media after.

The sides last faced each other back in November at the Keepmoat Stadium where a Jamie Murphy goal gave the Blades all three points.  The goal came just moments after Rovers had missed a penalty.  Rovers last visit to Bramall Lane was in September 2012.  The sides couldn’t be separated as they played out a 0-0 draw.

Come on you reds!

Overall record Vs Sheffield United:  P 32/W 7/D 12/L 13
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