Grant McCann recently took charge of his 250th match across two spells with Doncaster Rovers, making him one of the club’s longest serving managers in the modern era alongside Sean O’Driscoll and Dave Penney.
McCann first took charge of Rovers in the 2018/19 campaign, leading the team to a sixth place finish and a play-off semi-final in League One before departing for Hull City.
He returned four years later in 2023, inheriting a team that had finished 18th in League Two just a season before his arrival.
McCann oversaw a lot of change at the club in the three and half years since his return, with the club climbing from the fourth tier back into League One after being crowned champions in 2025.
But who has racked up the most appearances for the Northern Irishmen across his two stints at Doncaster Rovers? Here we countdown the top 20, based on information from Transfermarkt.
13. Tommy Rowe - 85 appearances
Tommy Rowe featured regular during Grant McCann's first stint at Doncaster Rovers, helping the club to a sixth place finish in League One before departing for Bristol City. He returned in 2021 two years before McCann's return and spent three seasons with the club before departing to Manchester United to take up a player-coach role. | Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
14. James Maxwell - 84 appearances
Former Rangers defender James Maxwell formed part of Grant McCann's team which won promotion to League One. He featured 26 times across all competitions before joining Northampton Town over the summer.
15. Tom Nixon - 73 appearances
Former Hull City defender Tom Nixon joined the club on loan in 2023 with the deal being made permanent the following summer. He's been a good squad player but has challenges with injuries. | © Howard Roe/AHPIX.COM Mobile 07973 739229
16. Ben Close - 69 appearances
Ben Close was a key player for Doncaster Rovers during his early years at the club, but struggled with injuries towards the end of his time at DN4. He's currently a free agent.