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Next up we have Stevenage visiting Prenton Park whose poor early season form recently led to the sacking of their former striker Alex Revell. Despite a creditable 2-2 draw away at Rochdale midweek the visitors sit in 21st place in the table. Although struggling they have a goalscorer in Elliot List who has 3 in his last 2 games and 11 so far this season. What we would give for a goalscorer like that however the recent signs of Glatzel and Maynard are providing the SWA with hope we can score more goals. Kieron Morris goal on Tuesday takes him to joint top scorer with Clarke at 3 goals each.
Stevenage away record is one win, 2 draws and 6 defeats so if rovers can get the first goal there is a real chance we can grab another 3 points. That said, the visitors are unbeaten in 3 since Revell was sacked beating MK Dons in extra time in the FA Cup plus a home win v Colchester, before their respectable away point at Spotland. So they have some decent form and it will be interesting whether in between now and Saturday if the visitors have appointed a new manager.
As for rovers team news, assuming no injuries then I expect the same starting eleven as Tuesday. Micky may be tempted to bring Spearing back and as much as I rate Jay, we’ve had 4 points from 6 without him starting and O’Connor has impressed so deserves to keep his place.
Prediction; a narrow rovers win, but it would be nice to get a few goals and a clean sheet.
Stevenage away record is one win, 2 draws and 6 defeats so if rovers can get the first goal there is a real chance we can grab another 3 points. That said, the visitors are unbeaten in 3 since Revell was sacked beating MK Dons in extra time in the FA Cup plus a home win v Colchester, before their respectable away point at Spotland. So they have some decent form and it will be interesting whether in between now and Saturday if the visitors have appointed a new manager.
As for rovers team news, assuming no injuries then I expect the same starting eleven as Tuesday. Micky may be tempted to bring Spearing back and as much as I rate Jay, we’ve had 4 points from 6 without him starting and O’Connor has impressed so deserves to keep his place.
Prediction; a narrow rovers win, but it would be nice to get a few goals and a clean sheet.