Three second half goals saw the Blues ease past a spirited Rovers side, but for the Manager the main thing was that the game was another chance for him to get to know his squad.
Sven said: “I’ll learn a lot from watching them play, even in friendlies, because I didn’t know them before but today was very good for me, and for them as well.
“We were much better organised in the second half today, got into better positions and controlled the game until we had scored the third goal. Then we took it easy, but that was OK. I’m happy with it, and to be sitting on the bench again - it’s been a long time.”
The press box was full at the Keepmoat Stadium as the world’s media clamoured to see the City boss in a dug-out for just over a year, but he was quite happy with the attention, saying:
“It doesn’t distract me, it’s good if there’s a lot of media around the team because it means we are interesting people. Let’s hope they come back, and that the fans carry on singing through the season.”
Summing up his first day back on the touchline, Sven denied he had been nervous beforehand.
“I wasn’t nervous, I have been looking forward to it. It was good to be back with a football team again, we had good weather, a beautiful stadium and a good pitch. It was perfect - especially with the win!”
