Recap as fans turn on Danny Schofield and board during Doncaster Rovers' defeat to Crewe

Can Doncaster Rovers lighten the mood around the club with a much-needed positive performance and result at home to Crewe Alexandra?
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Two out of form teams in League Two meet as injury-hit Rovers face Lee Bell’s struggling Crewe side.

Rovers have drifted out of play-off contention over recent weeks and the actual football is now becoming something of a sideshow to the bigger picture – as discontent and concern grows among supporters about the future direction of the club under the current ownership.

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But head coach Danny Schofield also desperately needs some positivity on the pitch before the end of the season to quieten his critics among the fan base.

Bobby Faulkner goes close with a header. Picture: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTDBobby Faulkner goes close with a header. Picture: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD
Bobby Faulkner goes close with a header. Picture: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD

Rovers have won once in their last eight games and find themselves ten points adrift of the play-offs with eight games remaining.

Crewe, who lie 19th in the table, ten points clear of the drop zone, have also won one in eight and come into this game on the back of three successive away defeats.

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Brook has looked lively for Crewe on their right wing. He cuts inside and unleashes a decent effort which Mitchell, somewhat unconvincingly, diverts for a corner.

Midway through the first half and it’s been timid stuff. Neither goalkeeper really tested, Rovers yet to register a shot on goal.

Stoppage in play with Olowu down and a smoke bomb on the pitch, thrown on from the Crewe section.

Faulkner is preparing to come on.

Ainley finds himself in space but his shot is well blocked by Seaman.

Shot from Agyei but it’s comfortably dealt with by Mitchell - the cue for several sarcastic cheers from the home fans.

We’re underway. Molyneux is leading the line, supported by Hurst and Miller.

Crewe on the front foot early on.

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