"It's always nice to go back there," said McIndoe to the CT. "I have a lot of memories about the old ground, although not so many about the new one.
"They are a good side who always move the ball well so we knew it was going to be a tough game, but we found it more difficult than we thought because we were nowhere near our best and they dictated the match, especially in the first half.
"The gaffer was disappointed because he sets high standards and he knew that we could have got more out of ourselves - we prepared properly and we've got a lot more to give than what we showed.
"But sometimes that happens in football, you have a bit of an off-day, and the important thing is that you get something out of those games.
"Top teams can play badly but walk away with a point or even pinch a win, and I thought that we looked more dangerous in the second half and might have nicked a goal late on."
McIndoe commented on the team spirit in the City camp and said: "I was made very welcome. "It was obvious that there's a lot of togetherness in this squad and that's a very important factor.
"We've got a lot of players still gelling together, learning a lot about each other's games, but it shows on the pitch when you know that your mates are covering your back."
"It's a busy schedule," said McIndoe who has been involved in all four of City's league and cup matches so far, "and you can feel a bit tired at times because the game is more athletic than it used to be.
"But we're professionals so you just get your second wind and crack on.
"You won't hear me complaining because it's a fantastic job and I wouldn't change it for the world.
"Fitness-wise I think I'm just about there - I was perhaps 85 per cent last week and now it's more like 90-95 so I've got no excuses.
"I was disappointed with my form at Doncaster because I didn't really get the ball in the first half.
"When that happens you have to try to play your way into the game, use your brain to work some gaps, and I found a few little pockets in the second half."