Grant McCann says he wants to make Paul Green a permanent fixture in his Doncaster Rovers coaching set-up.

Club legend Green stepped up to replace the outgoing Barry Richardson in mid-April. Under-18s head coach Green - a popular player among supporters during his playing days - joined McCann, assistant Cliff Byrne, goalkeeping coach Kyle Letheren and another club legend-turned-coach, James Coppinger on the senior set-up and McCann says that Green has impressed him in the few weeks working closely together.

He points to the example of how a half-time rejig, inspired by Green, inspired the memorable win at Peterborough in last week's season finale. When asked by the Free Press about whether they plan to make Green's move permanent, McCann replied: "Yes, we're going to try and keep Greeny.

"I spoke to him this morning and he's been really good since he came in. The players have really been pleased with how he's gone on, and he's respected because of what he's done here at the club.

Paul Green has stepped up from under-18s to the first team in recent weeks. Pic: Doncaster Rovers.

placeholder image — Paul Green has stepped up from under-18s to the first team in recent weeks. Pic: Doncaster Rovers.

"He made a really good tactical tweak at half time on Saturday, which was excellent, and the players appreciated that it was good because he's seen the game from upstairs.

"So, as I say, he's been really good since he came in, but we'll see. We haven't even spoke contracts yet, but we will try."