However, in his post match interview, boss Mark Robins dismissed the rumours and explained that O'Grady missed the game with illness after coming into Millmoor to play.
After being examined by the clubs doctor, Robins was told that O'Grady wouldnt last a full game, "We could have played him and he might have lasted an hour, but we decided after all the games we've had recently, to send him home and tell him to rest. After all we have a big game coming up on Saturday." the gaffer told Radio Sheffield