Rockford's Love Child
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- Joined
- 15 Mar 2010
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- Jason Koumas / John Morrissey
- Manager
- John King
It is a trip to Wiltshire next for Rovers.
The County Ground is not a happy hunting ground for us, to say the very least, as we have a very poor record there and last won in 2006. However, with Swindon going through a phase of major transition following a change of ownership, perhaps this is a good time to be playing them.
It is difficult to assess our hosts. A few weeks ago they seemed to be in a real mess, and desperately short of players, but a recent flurry of transfer activity has seen a number of new arrivals, the most high profile of which was Welsh international Jonny Williams. I know very little about the rest of their squad with the exception of the talented Jack Payne. The Robins won convincingly at a poor Scunthorpe side on the opening day, but were beaten at home by Carlisle yesterday.
In terms of our own selection, Micky made it clear in his interview yesterday that he will be rotating again, and I would imagine MacManaman and Watson will both come back into the side, although Foley has been outstanding in the last two games and may keep his place. I think we will switch to a back four again, which could mean a start for Morris in midfield, with Feeney rested. However, in the striking positions there is very little room for manoeuvre with Nevitt still missing with an ankle injury, and both Mani and Glatzel will probably have to go again.
I think about 3-400 Rovers fans will be present, including a decent contingent from the Southern SWA, and I will be disappointed if we don't take something from the game.
The County Ground is not a happy hunting ground for us, to say the very least, as we have a very poor record there and last won in 2006. However, with Swindon going through a phase of major transition following a change of ownership, perhaps this is a good time to be playing them.
It is difficult to assess our hosts. A few weeks ago they seemed to be in a real mess, and desperately short of players, but a recent flurry of transfer activity has seen a number of new arrivals, the most high profile of which was Welsh international Jonny Williams. I know very little about the rest of their squad with the exception of the talented Jack Payne. The Robins won convincingly at a poor Scunthorpe side on the opening day, but were beaten at home by Carlisle yesterday.
In terms of our own selection, Micky made it clear in his interview yesterday that he will be rotating again, and I would imagine MacManaman and Watson will both come back into the side, although Foley has been outstanding in the last two games and may keep his place. I think we will switch to a back four again, which could mean a start for Morris in midfield, with Feeney rested. However, in the striking positions there is very little room for manoeuvre with Nevitt still missing with an ankle injury, and both Mani and Glatzel will probably have to go again.
I think about 3-400 Rovers fans will be present, including a decent contingent from the Southern SWA, and I will be disappointed if we don't take something from the game.