Doncaster Rovers youngster Bayley McCann on proving people wrong and playing under dad Grant
Bayley McCann has said he relishes trying to prove people wrong as he looks to follow in his dad Grant's footsteps and forge a successful career in football.
The youngster signed for Doncaster Rovers in the January window, arriving on a permanent basis from South Yorkshire rivals Barnsley.
Last weekend he made his senior debut, coming off the bench at home to Stevenage. This weekend could well see him get more match action - perhaps even from the start - as Rovers conclude the campaign at Peterborough.
McCann junior says that he actually likes people being critical of a move to the club his dad manages - because it gives him extra motivation to prove the doubters wrong.
"I've been told plenty of times 'you're only here because of your dad' or because of who he is," said the 20-year-old. "But I don't mind that. I like hearing that stuff because it gives me an opportunity to prove people wrong and it gives me a chance to show them what I'm actually about. I love to prove my point and make sure people know who I am and make my mark.
"He expects the highest standards of me, whether it's getting in to training early, in the gym, whatever. He's always getting on my back but he means it in a good way."
Saturday promises to be a special occasion as McCann senior returns to a club where he's held in high esteem after a hugely successful playing career for the Posh, as well as two stints in the dugout.
The family also live nearby and for Bayley, it promises to be a fitting end to the season.
"I think there's 15 of my family and friends coming on Saturday," he added. "My dad was a club legend at Peterborough and probably one of the best captains that they've had. So with that, it's probably one of the best places I could've gone to prove my name as well and show Peterborough what the McCanns are all about."