Richard Keogh's attitude has been hailed by MK Dons' manager as he bids to rebuild his career.
The 34-year-old is still recovering from a horror knee injury sustained in a car crash after a boozy night out with his Derby County teammates.
Rams players Tom Lawrence and Mason Bennett were convicted of drink-driving for the incident, while Keogh, a back-seat passenger, was sacked by the club for gross misconduct.
Now the former Ireland defender is looking for a fresh start in League One and has been impressing Dons' boss Russell Martin with his commitment to the cause.
Martin told the MK Citizen:"Bringing him in was about culture and leadership and what he brings to the team, which will be huge for us.
"He's been to every pre-season game, he stops his rehab to come into every team meeting. He wants to be a part of everything. He's at an age and has the experience to know what he needs and what he wants.
"He's brought everything I thought he would, and he's not even playing yet. Once he starts playing, I'm sure he will become even more of a leader in the group. He wants to learn, he comes into my office a lot to ask about different things, what he's observed.
"And he wanted to come to Doncaster, so that shows what he's all about. I think people have forgotten about him because he signed really early for us, but he will be a massive signing for the club and has already added so much."
