 Hird broke into the Doncaster side late in the 2007–08 season after an injury crisis hit Rovers in defence.Hird put in several impressive performances and was part of the side that beat Leeds United (his former club) 1–0 at Wembley Stadium in the League One Play-off final to win promotion to the Championship.Hird formed an impressive partnership with Matt Mills in Rovers first season in the Championship.