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A trip to Hampshire up next for Rovers to face Aldershot. The hosts are in decent form themselves, having won the last three games. Our last visit here saw a 1-2 FA Cup replay win in the Parry era, a repeat of that scoreline would be nice.
The Shots have recently recruited Laurie Pavey and Ross Lafayette on loan to add firepower to existing top scorer Charlie Walker. They also have Sean McGinty on their books, who played a couple of games for Rovers on loan from Man Utd before he skipped training and was sent back.
The reverse fixture saw the Shots take an early lead and be on top for the first half, before a defensive mix-up and clinical finish brought us level close to h/t. The second half was much better as Rovers ended up comfortable winners. With play-off rivals all having games where they look capable of picking up points, Rovers must do likewise.
Team selection will be interesting. Jennings banned, so if we adopt a similar formation, presume Hughes will be moved into the middle. Mekki is now fit and could be restored to the lineup against a former club. Alternatively, new signing Higdon could go straight into the side, though preferably as part of a front two rather than move Norwood out wide.
There is expectation of a good away turnout, though I'd be surprised if it tops 500. Hopefully they'll see a win.
The Shots have recently recruited Laurie Pavey and Ross Lafayette on loan to add firepower to existing top scorer Charlie Walker. They also have Sean McGinty on their books, who played a couple of games for Rovers on loan from Man Utd before he skipped training and was sent back.
The reverse fixture saw the Shots take an early lead and be on top for the first half, before a defensive mix-up and clinical finish brought us level close to h/t. The second half was much better as Rovers ended up comfortable winners. With play-off rivals all having games where they look capable of picking up points, Rovers must do likewise.
Team selection will be interesting. Jennings banned, so if we adopt a similar formation, presume Hughes will be moved into the middle. Mekki is now fit and could be restored to the lineup against a former club. Alternatively, new signing Higdon could go straight into the side, though preferably as part of a front two rather than move Norwood out wide.
There is expectation of a good away turnout, though I'd be surprised if it tops 500. Hopefully they'll see a win.