Sparky
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It almost seems like a lifetime ago I was in the away end for the scenes that followed Harvey gilmours last minute winner to make it 4-3 from a Zoom across in October 2018. Absolute pandemonium with Eric Nixon’s most notable contribution around that time being an alleged punch thrown at Kevin Ellison. Only Manny and Scottie are survivors from the starting 11 that day. A lot has happened since then of course but this Saturday is a big game with two in form sides going head to head.
Since long standing manager Jim Bentley left the shrimps have done well under ex Plymouth manager Derek Adams. Going forward they are a real threat with the athletic Mendes plus top scorer and playing below his level Adam Phillips supporting a certain stocky centre forward. Cole Stockton will no doubt want to get one over his former employers and is capable of scoring at this level. John O’Sullivan also decent for the hosts who notched an impressive midweek win away at Exeter.
Rovers who have won 3 in a row did look a bit jaded on Tuesday and it will be interesting what if any changes are made. The dilemma is those that may be the most tired, are arguably our most influential players down the spine of the team. My guess is they will all play and any changes may be the likes of Lewis or Khan stepping aside. That said, it wouldn’t surprise me if we’re unchanged again. If it ain’t broke etc...
Prediction: we’ll be tested in this game and don’t forget we have conceded 5 in the past 3 games. Can’t see a rovers victory (hope I’m proven wrong), but would gladly take a point.
Since long standing manager Jim Bentley left the shrimps have done well under ex Plymouth manager Derek Adams. Going forward they are a real threat with the athletic Mendes plus top scorer and playing below his level Adam Phillips supporting a certain stocky centre forward. Cole Stockton will no doubt want to get one over his former employers and is capable of scoring at this level. John O’Sullivan also decent for the hosts who notched an impressive midweek win away at Exeter.
Rovers who have won 3 in a row did look a bit jaded on Tuesday and it will be interesting what if any changes are made. The dilemma is those that may be the most tired, are arguably our most influential players down the spine of the team. My guess is they will all play and any changes may be the likes of Lewis or Khan stepping aside. That said, it wouldn’t surprise me if we’re unchanged again. If it ain’t broke etc...
Prediction: we’ll be tested in this game and don’t forget we have conceded 5 in the past 3 games. Can’t see a rovers victory (hope I’m proven wrong), but would gladly take a point.