Bristol Rovers take on Grimsby who many fancy to gain promotion this in the first game of the Conference season.
Vital Quotes:
‘We’re not going down there just to be Bristol Rovers’ guests tomorrow – we want to be the unwanted guests,’ he told the Telegraph.
‘There’s been a lot of talk about the start of a bright new era at Bristol and getting rid of all the doom and gloom down there. Well, we all know that this football club has had to endure that for a few years now.
‘We know first-hand what it’s like, so we want go down there and try and upset their big day, and ruin their party.’
Bristol Rovers Team News:
Darrell Clarke looks set to have no new injury worries ahead of the first game of the season. Jamie White is Clarke’s only fitness worry as he continues to try to get back to full fitness.
Player to watch: The Beard – Stuart Sinclair
The all action midfielder already looks to be a fans favourite.
Grimsby Team News:
Strikers Jon-Paul Pittman and Nathan Arnold are both out injured and Ross Hannah is also a doubt. Shaun Pearson, Toto Nsiala and Scott Neilson are all suspended.
Player to watch: Alan Connell
Former striker has returned and may start tomorrow.
Match Facts & Stats
LAST HEAD-TO-HEADS AT BRISTOL R
1 – 0
1 – 2
3 – 0
0 – 4
Next Fixtures: Barnet
Away on Tuesday 12th
