Sparky
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The 20/21 league season starts with a tricky trip to Mansfield. The stags finished last season in 21st but on paper at least have some decent players . 10 they brought in during the close season including re-signing goalscorer Nicky Maynard who at this level is capable of finding the back of the net with ease. Other striking options include ex Crewe man Jordan Bowery, Danny Rose and a decent target man by the name of Cook. Whoever plays up front for the stags, our defence which has impressed of late will face its toughest test yet.
As for rovers the formation will be interesting. You wouldnt be surprised if Jacko played one up top in a game like this but which strikcer will it be? A lot will depend on fitness of course but Ferrier IMO is the best suited to that role. I suspect it'll be a 4-5-1 system with the five in the middle possibly being Khan, Banks, Spearing, Morris and CBT if all fit (unless I've forgotten someone). Manny & Clarke to start at CB with Scotty returning to the starting line up (which may be harsh on Murphy given his clean sheet and 2 penalty saves last week)
Prediction: never easy on the first game of the season. I'd take a draw - but worry that the difference could be the firepower of both side.
As for rovers the formation will be interesting. You wouldnt be surprised if Jacko played one up top in a game like this but which strikcer will it be? A lot will depend on fitness of course but Ferrier IMO is the best suited to that role. I suspect it'll be a 4-5-1 system with the five in the middle possibly being Khan, Banks, Spearing, Morris and CBT if all fit (unless I've forgotten someone). Manny & Clarke to start at CB with Scotty returning to the starting line up (which may be harsh on Murphy given his clean sheet and 2 penalty saves last week)
Prediction: never easy on the first game of the season. I'd take a draw - but worry that the difference could be the firepower of both side.