# McCann hurt by cup exit as criticism intensifies

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/mccann-hurt-by-cup-exit-as-criticism-intensifies/
- Published: 2026-11-09T13:55:34+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T21:52:38+00:00
- Original publisher: feeds.bbci.co.uk (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cqly3yk7yp58o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sheffield

## Key points

- Doncaster lost 3-0 to Kidderminster and exited the FA Cup.
- The defeat came amid five losses in seven matches.
- McCann urged the squad to stay united as criticism grows.

## Summary

Doncaster Rovers manager Grant McCann said he was hurt after his side lost 3-0 to National League club Kidderminster and were knocked out of the FA Cup in the first round. The defeat, against a team 41 places below them in the football pyramid, intensified criticism of McCann after a poor run of results.

Some Doncaster supporters called for McCann to leave during the match, while others told players they were not fit to wear the shirt. Rovers have lost five of their past seven games and sit just one point above the League One relegation zone; their only league points in four weeks came in a 2-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday. McCann, who returned in 2023 and led the club to the League Two title in 2025, urged the squad to stay united.

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