Boz
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So, after last weekend's pleasing win, the return of Ronnie to PP. I'm expecting him to get a decent reception and this game to be a lot closer than Accrington. He hasn't really had a new manager bounce since being appointed, took about 7 games to record a win and Hartlepool remain rock bottom. There seem to be issues relating to the takeover of the club and unlike Micky, he's been given very little funding to bring in new players. The fact that Rovers have had a big change in personnel since Ronnie left, will limit any benefits of inside knowledge, but I guess it's a game he'd really like to get something out of.
There don't seem to be any new injuries for us. Myrie-Williams has been signed on loan from Scunthorpe, but is unlikely to be match-fit. My preference would be to stick with the same forward line and have JMW on the bench, but the manager may differ. Indeed, my only change from the line-up which played most of the last game would be replacing Koumas with Max Power and even then, the maxim why change a winning team applies.
Prediction: The visitors only took 100 tickets in advance and it's unlikely they'll bring much of a following. I'd expect the home turnout to be steady, so a crowd of around 4.7k. Expecting a close game and Rovers to edge it by the odd goal.
There don't seem to be any new injuries for us. Myrie-Williams has been signed on loan from Scunthorpe, but is unlikely to be match-fit. My preference would be to stick with the same forward line and have JMW on the bench, but the manager may differ. Indeed, my only change from the line-up which played most of the last game would be replacing Koumas with Max Power and even then, the maxim why change a winning team applies.
Prediction: The visitors only took 100 tickets in advance and it's unlikely they'll bring much of a following. I'd expect the home turnout to be steady, so a crowd of around 4.7k. Expecting a close game and Rovers to edge it by the odd goal.