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It is going to be an emotional day at Prenton Park this Saturday with the minute's applause for the late Johnny King. It would be good if a fitting tribute could be delivered on the park in memory of the Rovers legend too.
Welling ended a 23 winless run by beating Woking, themselves in dire form, on Monday. The reverse fixture was televised and Rovers were poor, in a 1-1 draw, a game notable for Sahr Kabba's cheating to get Sutton sent off, for which Kabba's was subsequently banned for simulation and a quality equaliser from youngster Sam Corne for the home team. A bit like Kidderminster, the visitors are almost relegated, but it's not mathematically certain yet. They need a win to keep the faint hope of survival alive.
There hasn't been much news on the injury front for Rovers. Mekki missed the last game through injury and Kirby was subbed for the same reason, it would be a concern if neither were fit for this match. Mackreth and Hughes to occupy the wide positions if so, although Jack hasn't really fired on his return and Jeff plays much better in the centre of midfield. While there is a case for starting Fenwick alongside Norwood, suspect Brabin will stick with GTF.
Prediction: Welling have a small travelling support and could bring fewer to PP than the current nadir of 44 fans from Braintree. I suspect the Rovers turnout will be bolstered by non-regulars paying their respects to Kingy and expect something in the region of 5.5k.
Have a feeling that this game will be tighter than the league placings would suggest, but expecting a narrow home win.
Welling ended a 23 winless run by beating Woking, themselves in dire form, on Monday. The reverse fixture was televised and Rovers were poor, in a 1-1 draw, a game notable for Sahr Kabba's cheating to get Sutton sent off, for which Kabba's was subsequently banned for simulation and a quality equaliser from youngster Sam Corne for the home team. A bit like Kidderminster, the visitors are almost relegated, but it's not mathematically certain yet. They need a win to keep the faint hope of survival alive.
There hasn't been much news on the injury front for Rovers. Mekki missed the last game through injury and Kirby was subbed for the same reason, it would be a concern if neither were fit for this match. Mackreth and Hughes to occupy the wide positions if so, although Jack hasn't really fired on his return and Jeff plays much better in the centre of midfield. While there is a case for starting Fenwick alongside Norwood, suspect Brabin will stick with GTF.
Prediction: Welling have a small travelling support and could bring fewer to PP than the current nadir of 44 fans from Braintree. I suspect the Rovers turnout will be bolstered by non-regulars paying their respects to Kingy and expect something in the region of 5.5k.
Have a feeling that this game will be tighter than the league placings would suggest, but expecting a narrow home win.