Saturday afternoon could see Doncaster Rovers cap off a remarkable achievement by sealing a place in the League Two play-offs following an astonishing run of form. Down in 22nd and seven points above the relegation zone back in February, the South Yorkshire club now have the opportunity to secure a play-off berth by registering a point at Gillingham in their final game of the campaign.
Another three points would secure fifth place and home advantage in the second leg of a play-off tie that comes with it, although a point could even be enough for Doncaster providing that results go their way on the final day. The League Two side's play-off charge has been quite incredible, winning their last 10 successive league fixtures to come from nowhere to take their place in the top seven.
Putting themselves firmly in the play-off picture in recent weeks, Tuesday evening finally saw Rovers move into the play-offs following a 4-1 triumph away at relegation-threatened Colchester United. Tottenham will certainly be keeping an eye on how Doncaster fare this weekend and in the play-offs if they do indeed remain there as Spurs youngster Matthew Craig is currently on loan with Grant McCann's side.
Part of the Tottenham first-team matchday squad on a handful of occasions in the past, the 21-year-old was handed his senior bow 11 months ago as the Lilywhites ran riot in a 4-1 win over Leeds United. Introduced for the final 13 minutes of the contest by interim head coach Ryan Mason, the former Spurs midfielder hailed his player after the game and revealed that Craig's debut was «not a gift» as he had merited it following the hard work he had put in on a consistent basis.
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