Rockford's Love Child
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- John King
It is the visit of Mansfield next for Rovers.
The Stags were tipped for big things this season, as in most recent years, but are currently regrouping under Nigel Clough following the sacking of Graham Coughlan earlier in the season. Our visitors have a strong squad on paper, featuring Ollie Clarke, Jordan Bowery and Stephen Quinn among others and were apparently unlucky not to beat Forest Green last night. However, I would be even more concerned if they still had Maynard and Cook up front, both of whom were allowed out on loan to save money for next season.
In terms of our own selection, I think Woolery and Ray (if available) will return to the side, but it will be interesting to see if there is any further rotation. Both Crawford and Kirby did ok when coming off the bench against Colchester, and could be in line for a starting place. Callum MacDonald has looked tired in recent games, so there is a possibility Ridehalgh will keep his place at left back.
Although every game we play is touted as 'must win' at the moment, this does feel like a game where we have to pick up three points. If we don't, there will be immense pressure on the Easter double header against Cheltenham and Cambridge. We have the incentive that a victory will probably take us into the top three, with FGR facing in-form Bolton in an early kick off. Cheltenham also travel to Morecambe, so points will be dropped in the top seven.
No prediction this time, but a victory is desperately needed. COYWB !
The Stags were tipped for big things this season, as in most recent years, but are currently regrouping under Nigel Clough following the sacking of Graham Coughlan earlier in the season. Our visitors have a strong squad on paper, featuring Ollie Clarke, Jordan Bowery and Stephen Quinn among others and were apparently unlucky not to beat Forest Green last night. However, I would be even more concerned if they still had Maynard and Cook up front, both of whom were allowed out on loan to save money for next season.
In terms of our own selection, I think Woolery and Ray (if available) will return to the side, but it will be interesting to see if there is any further rotation. Both Crawford and Kirby did ok when coming off the bench against Colchester, and could be in line for a starting place. Callum MacDonald has looked tired in recent games, so there is a possibility Ridehalgh will keep his place at left back.
Although every game we play is touted as 'must win' at the moment, this does feel like a game where we have to pick up three points. If we don't, there will be immense pressure on the Easter double header against Cheltenham and Cambridge. We have the incentive that a victory will probably take us into the top three, with FGR facing in-form Bolton in an early kick off. Cheltenham also travel to Morecambe, so points will be dropped in the top seven.
No prediction this time, but a victory is desperately needed. COYWB !