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First home game of the season, one which we won comfortably 2-0 last season.
Our opponents had a good win on penalties over Championship newbies Charlton in the League Cup, like Rovers having to play 120 minutes.
A couple of selection dilemmas for Ronnie. While Kay did well in a makeshift central defence, it would be a surprise if Ash didn't line-up alongside Gibson. Further forward, Cassidy is likely to return at the expense of Stockton, although Jake hasn't looked his best in pre-season.
Orient don't seem to have made any eye-catching additions over the summer. Dean Cox probably their best player, former Rover Ben Chorley still with the Os, but out of favour.
Prediction. It will be interesting to see the crowd size, but the visitors aren't likely to bring more than 150, so we'll do well to exceed 5k. Expecting a close game with goals, either a score-draw or narrow Rovers victory.
Our opponents had a good win on penalties over Championship newbies Charlton in the League Cup, like Rovers having to play 120 minutes.
A couple of selection dilemmas for Ronnie. While Kay did well in a makeshift central defence, it would be a surprise if Ash didn't line-up alongside Gibson. Further forward, Cassidy is likely to return at the expense of Stockton, although Jake hasn't looked his best in pre-season.
Orient don't seem to have made any eye-catching additions over the summer. Dean Cox probably their best player, former Rover Ben Chorley still with the Os, but out of favour.
Prediction. It will be interesting to see the crowd size, but the visitors aren't likely to bring more than 150, so we'll do well to exceed 5k. Expecting a close game with goals, either a score-draw or narrow Rovers victory.