League Two Gillingham (2) v Rovers (0)

[Am on mobile]

Looking at the weather forcast i would think its goning to be called off with a shit tone of snow predicted to fall

 

[Keith Hill (Bolton)]

I don't think the weather forecast is all that bad on Saturday in kent, unless there is millions of migrants on the pitch! Ha!

 

[bring back the cowshed!]

I don't think the weather forecast is all that bad on Saturday in Kent, unless there is millions of migrants on the pitch! Ha!

At the moment, here it's very cold. We've had a fair bit of snow with more to come tonight. The forecast for Gillingham is similar to where I live in Kent. It's going to be a mixture of snow and rain for the rest of the week. It's not expected to freeze, so if they can cover the pitch to keep it dry, then there is no danger of a waterlogged pitch.

It's a difficult game to call. A few weeks ago, we'd have been strong favourites, but the Gills have found a new lease of life since the last transfer window. WE will need most of our players to be fit and at the top of their game to win this one.

I've never been to Priestfield and was looking forward to going, but dare not miss my little granddaughter's birthday party.

 

[O4anotherplayoff]

Sitting on a wet seat in the rain in the uncovered away end won’t be much fun!

Gills are, to all intents and purposes, a top half team since the takeover, so a point wouldn’t be too bad under the circumstances. Wouldn’t do much for our overall position though.

 

[Sparky]

I don’t think Gillingham have scored in their last three games so a clean sheet isn’t beyond us.

A draw for me I think.

 

[dollar'sbloke]

Spoke to a friend who scouted them at Stockport, not for TRFC. Stated big, physical, well organised and stopped the game from opening up. Whether they are more adventurous at home who knows? Draw wouldn't be bad for them

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

Spoke to a friend who scouted them at Stockport, not for TRFC. Stated big, physical, well organised and stopped the game from opening up. Whether they are more adventurous at home who knows? Draw wouldn't be bad for them

They will aim to win at home against a mid table side, I would imagine. They are not yet safe from relegation.

As commented above, they arguably have better players than us following their January recruitment.

 

[Ian]

I'm with sparky, I can see a draw here in a pretty dull affair.

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

I'm with sparky, I can see a draw here in a pretty dull affair.

Yes, with the gap to the top seven opening up to eight points after the midweek matches, if we fail to win on Saturday it could effectively become impossible for us to make the play offs.

Gillingham are one of the form teams in the division at the moment, and this fixture is arguably the most difficult we have this month. As has been commented, they spent heavily in January to sign proven players such as Tom Nichols, Oliver Hawkins, Timothee Dieng and George Lapslie.

It is difficult to guess the Rovers line up without knowledge of the injury situation. However, if Walker and Lewis are both out it is likely we will start with Saunders and Burton up front, with Merrie again deployed as a wide midfielder.

The Tranmere supporters are in the covered section apparently, which is something.

 

[Boz]

Gillingham have bolstered their squad considerably after the takeover, while sticking with the same manager, Neil Harris and pulled themselves clear of the drop zone as a result.

With the injuries, especially those to attacking players, Micky is fairly limited in options, which are likely to result in a similar formation to the Pools game. A draw would be a good result, losing the more likely outcome.

 

[Am on mobile]

No we will get a 2-0 win my mum scoring both

 

[Ian]

I'm assuming there is no problem with the game going ahead?

 

[Am on mobile]

Nothing on both clubs twitter pages we will win just hope we dont get more injuries

 

[bigmart]

I'm assuming there is no problem with the game going ahead?

No issues at all

 

[Higgy 2]

0-0 draw for me. With Saunders not on the score sheet.
Back 5 as per usual.
I'd be tempted to play O'Connor wide right as I thought Merrie (who I advocated for the role) struggled in the role. Albeit Micky will probably repeat the experiment.
Midfield.
O'Connor, Merrie, Hendry, Hawkes
Burton, Saunders.

Given they have some big lads Micky could try Mumbongo and play Burton wide right.

 

[Sparky]

Saunders and Burton up front. Davies not involved so must be injured. Jameson starts. Bench looks bare.

 

[Sparky]

We’re missing a huge amount of experience today. Davies, Hemmings, Morris, Lewis and Walker.

 

[frenchrover]

We can only muster 5 subs today, what a state the club is in.

 

[Boz]

That is a frightening bench with its lack of options. Assume by the lack of subs that there may have been a late injury/illness No Tom Davies a big blow. Nolan injured again? The suggestion Robinson still with us and would return at some point, inaccurate? Stratulis unheard of since returning from Connah’s Quay still injured? Fearing a hammering…

 

[Ian]

Hammering might be a bit OTT Boz, but it doesn't fill me with much confidence coming away with even a point. The front two will struggle to create and let's hope the back line can hold tight.