Bradford AFC vs Doncaster Rovers preview - McArdle banned for Bantams
Posted Friday, October 31, 2014 by PA
Bradford will be without suspended defender Rory McArdle for the League One clash with Doncaster but are hoping fellow centre-half Andrew Davies will be fit to return.
McArdle sits out the Yorkshire derby following a late dismissal in last week's loss at Oldham.
Davies missed the trip to Boundary Park after suffering a recurrence of an old calf problem during the previous draw at Bristol City but an injection has helped to clear things up.
Midfielder Gary Liddle is a major doubt, though, after suffering a hamstring strain in training this week.
Doncaster will check on James Coppinger before making the short trip to Valley Parade.
Coppinger will be assessed after turning an ankle in training last week, an injury that forced him to miss the goalless home draw with MK Dons.
Rovers re-signed Sam Johnstone on loan on Wednesday and the Manchester United goalkeeper will take over the gloves from Jed Steer, who has returned to parent club Aston Villa.
After a clean sheet last time out, Doncaster boss Paul Dickov is likely to name an unchanged defence but the Scot has options elsewhere in the shape of Dean Furman, Marc De Val Fernandez and Theo Robinson should he wish to freshen things up.
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