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Already played the Terriers twice this season, a decent point at the Galpharm in an even game and losing at home in the JPT, with Ellford-Alliyu missing a penalty none of our bigger names had the bottle to take.
The visitors are in fine form, unbeaten for about 18 games. Whereas Rovers have done quite well against sides at the top; the draw against Brighton and the 2-0 over Saints, this time Goodison's suspension and the injuries to McChrystal dampen any optimism.
If Mark McChrystal is ruled out, my preference would be for a central defensive pairing of Blanchard and Wood. Max has a bit more experience, Nick did ok in the Galpharm game and both are better distributors of the ball than Ash Taylor. I can see Les going for a Wood-Taylor combo in these circumstances though.
Elsewhere, the signs are more promising about Robinson's fitness, so expect a 4-3-3 with the same midfield and forwards as at Oldham. Personally would prefer a 4-4-2 with Enoch and McGurk up front, but it won't happen and to be fair 4-3-3 does seem to work better against the stronger sides.
Prediction. Avoiding a hammering will be a start. While there'll be a decent away turnout, the recent poor fare at home, coupled with the category A pricing mean don't expect the crowd to reach 6k.
The visitors are in fine form, unbeaten for about 18 games. Whereas Rovers have done quite well against sides at the top; the draw against Brighton and the 2-0 over Saints, this time Goodison's suspension and the injuries to McChrystal dampen any optimism.
If Mark McChrystal is ruled out, my preference would be for a central defensive pairing of Blanchard and Wood. Max has a bit more experience, Nick did ok in the Galpharm game and both are better distributors of the ball than Ash Taylor. I can see Les going for a Wood-Taylor combo in these circumstances though.
Elsewhere, the signs are more promising about Robinson's fitness, so expect a 4-3-3 with the same midfield and forwards as at Oldham. Personally would prefer a 4-4-2 with Enoch and McGurk up front, but it won't happen and to be fair 4-3-3 does seem to work better against the stronger sides.
Prediction. Avoiding a hammering will be a start. While there'll be a decent away turnout, the recent poor fare at home, coupled with the category A pricing mean don't expect the crowd to reach 6k.
