Backed by F1 tycoons Flavio Briatore and Bernie Ecclestone, the Hoops have motored along under the stewardship of Jim Magilton - becoming genuine contenders for a podium finish.

Doncaster, meanwhile, are in real danger of stalling.

Their second lap at this level has been full of smooth performances - but Championship points have been sadly lacking.

Sean O'Driscoll's men have had a fortnight's pit stop to reflect on what might have been against Newcastle, Blackpool and Plymouth.

And a solitary point is scant consolation for a trio of slick showings.

It means they'll be eager to take things up a gear on Saturday.

Rovers' last outing at the Keepmoat Stadium saw the team adopt a shape as close to a traditional 4-4-2 as seen at home for quite some time.

It is a formation that players seem comfortable with and each individual is clear on the role they have to perform.

It is also a set up many supporters would like to see on a more regular basis - at least when Doncaster have home advantage.

There's a fine balance between trying to outsmart the opposition and giving them too much respect.

But Rovers simply need to play to their strengths.

And they have to start winning with more regularity at the Keepmoat - by converting possession into points.

I hope to see James Coppinger continue in an advanced role alongside Billy Sharp this weekend.

With John Oster and Dean Shiels on the flanks, and possibly Simon Gillett and Quinton Fortune protecting the back four, Rovers have the armoury to go at Rangers right from the off.

And, with Jason Shackell still short on match fitness, attack might just be the best form of defence.

QPR surprised a lot of people when they unveiled ex-Ipswich boss Jim Magilton as their successor to Paulo Sousa in the summer.

But the former Northern Ireland international has quickly won the backing of the Loftus Road faithful by instilling an attractive - and winning - brand of football.

Rangers are among the top ten richest clubs in the world - with billionaire steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal now part of one of the most powerful soccer consortiums anywhere on the globe.

But the West London club, who sacked both Sousa and Iain Dowie after very short spells in charge, are certainly not throwing their millions about for the sake of it.

QPR might be in a position where they don't have to beg - but that has not prevented them from borrowing some of the finest Premier League talent going.

Young Gunner Jay Simpson is firing on all cylinders in attack.

Adel Taarabt, on his day, has the potential to run rings around the very best defenders in this division.

And Ben Watson, on loan from Wigan, provides a steely determination in the middle of the park alongside the experienced Gavin Mahon.

Throw in tricky winger Wayne Routledge and Hungarian hotshot midfielder Akos Buzsaky, and you start to realise why Rangers have quickly risen to fourth in the Championship.

But, despite scoring 12 goals in the space of seven days last month in three big wins against Preston, Reading and Derby, they are by no means invincible.

Newly promoted Leicester recently went to W12 and won, while Magilton's men have slipped up on the road at Bristol City and Swansea.

Rovers will no doubt miss the drive of suspended skipper Martin Woods in midfield.

But they proved against Cardiff that they have what it takes to beat the best sides in this league.

Hold on to your hats - it could be 100mph stuff!

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