League Two Gillingham (1) v Rovers (1)

[Sparky]

A long trip down south for rovers this Saturday as we seek to improve our dismal away record. Despite a Tuesday night defeat at Barrow the Gills are in decent form under ex spurs midfielder Stephen Clemence and sit just outside the play offs but level on points with 7th place Walsall.

Gilligham are well backed financially and have good players at this level. Up top the likes of ex Crawley man Nadesan knows where the goal is and target man Ollie Hawkins once of Mansfield can be a handful. They also have real quality in ex Exeter midfielder Dieng.

As for rovers if everyone is again fit then I’m expecting a similar line up to the Sutton game, although if he’s had another full week of training it may be worth giving Luke Norris a start although Nigel then has to decide what to do with Connor Jennings. Perhaps put him on the left in place of Morris.

Prediction: another away defeat

 

[bigmart]

Although they don't score that many I expect them to beat us and will go for another defeat 2 1.

 

[O4anotherplayoff]

I just hope the team doesn’t feel the season is now petering out, like I do!

If we match their hunger I think we can get something. Optimistic head says 1-1.

 

[ONIGP]

level on points with 7th place Walsall.

Wow, I didn't realise how Walsall had flown up the table. It only seems a few weeks ago that we were nip and tuck with them around 15th place.

 

[dollar'sbloke]

Looking at the league they need a win, which may help us. I'd play Norris and look to Saunders coming on late to replace him, adding a different problem. Nothing worse than an arm wrestle followed by a whippet.
2-2

 

[Sparky]

Yes a mo

Wow, I didn't realise how Walsall had flown up the table. It only seems a few weeks ago that we were nip and tuck with them around 15th place.

Yes a month or two ago we were in similar positions in the table and they’ve won 5 on the bounce

 

[Keith Hill (Bolton)]

Sitting on the fence 0-0!
It just feels a long time until the start of the new season.

 

[Ian]

We are away and really have nothing to play for. Defeat.

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

It sounds like there are one or two knocks from Adkin's interview, and the squad will be rotated again in the coming week.

 

[Boz]

Of the 3 games coming up, arguably this is the most winnable against a side whose form has dipped recently, although that is partly a reflection of how difficult the next games are. I hope that Nigel puts out a stronger and more balanced line up than the recent Swindon fixture. I'd be delighted to get anything from this game.

 

[bring back the cowshed!]

I’m still away so will yet again miss the chance to visit one of my local clubs. Let’s hope they stay down so I can go next season.

It’s often been said this season that the result will depend on which Rovers team turn up, referring to their mindset. In this case, it may depend on which players Nigel picks. Swindon was an avoidable car crash. I don’t mind squad rotation as long as it’s not 180 degrees.

With the right team - balanced, fully fit and hungry - I feel we could win this.

 

[Am on mobile]

I just get the feeling some of the team might be on the e beach. Knowing the season is over and nothing to play for

 

[overthewater]

Davies, Walker and Morris all out. None on bench so assume injured

 

[Ian]

Or rested.

 

[Boz]

Hawkes doesn't feature anywhere either, would expect if neither Josh nor Kieron injured then at least one of them would be somewhere in the squad.

Whether by accident or design it's got a very Swindon feel to this line-up.

 

[Sparky]

Regan Hendry and it’s 1-0!

 

[Ian]

Wow, what a start. Hendry in off the post.

 

[Ian]

Apter having a field day. Got loads of space to run at their defence.

 

[Sparky]

Sounds like we’re playing well but need to score again

 

[Ian]

Good half from Rovers. Gillingham slowly growing into the game but I've been impressed with Rovers. Positive going forward, solid in defence. I think Merrie is making a difference in midfield.