Doncaster Rovers drew both of their friendlies on Saturday afternoon

Doncaster Rovers had a busy Saturday, playing two friendlies in one day against stubborn non-league opponents.

The first game saw Rovers draw 2-2 with Harrogate Town before the second outing resulted in a goalless stalemate with plucky Gainsborough Trinity.

Across both matches though, Rovers saw a clutch of players depart the action early. At Harrogate midfielder Robbie Gotts went off gingerly in the first half whilst at Gainsborough Matty Pearson suffered the same fate and promising youngster Alex Pavan didn't re-emerge for the second half in Lincolnshire.

Additionally, Rovers were without Alfie May for either game. Addressing the concerns with former Leeds United man Gotts, manager Grant McCann confirmed "it was just a bit of tightness in his thigh". As for Pearson he had tightness in his calf whilst Pavan's early exit was owing to a groin-related concern.

That was also the reason for May's absence on Saturday. The striker, back at Rovers for a second spell, watched on at Harrogate from the stands along with another injured player, Frankie Okoronkwo.

"Alfie was down to play today but he just stiffened up in a certain area overnight and rang me and I just said to leave it," McCann said. "There was no point risking it. But he was desperate to play but I told him to get himself ready for Monday.

"They're all little knocks and niggles that you expect in pre-season. They're nothing serious and there's always bumps and bruises."

McCann says that the intensity of pre-season will undoubtedly ramp up for the visit of Wolves on Wednesday. He added: "There's a lot of thought process that goes into these double-header games in terms of partnerships. These games are mix-and-match kind of matches but the next two (Wolves and Lincoln) will see us ramp up towards firming the team up."

Rovers kick off the new League One season away at Mansfield on August 15.