by Rich Colby

A miserable defeat in the midlands last weekend has hopefully come as a wake-up call to the Rovers players and management.  Paul Dickov’s men will look to get their season back on track with a victory over one of their biggest local rivals Scunthorpe United at Glanford Park.

To lots of Rovers fans (myself included), Scunny in the big game of the season.  If we beat Scunny, everything is all right with the world again.  I’m sure most fans of other clubs say the same about their local rivals.  Luckily for me, I have many happy memories of Scunthorpe away.  Names such as Mickey Norbury, Leo Fortune-West, Graeme Lee and Billy Sharp bring back fond memories of thrashings, last-minute draws and last-minute winners.  Rovers need that good feeling back this weekend.

Captain Rob Jones remains out for Rovers after having an exploratory knee op this week.  Curtis Main and Nathan Tyson should be back in the fold for Paul Dickov’s men.

Scunny have been hit with a bit of an injury crisis and have 7 players out, including Rovers former midfield maestro Dave Syers.  The Iron have picked up just 2 wins so far this season, but another former Rover and now Iron manager Russ Wilcox’s men mustn’t be taken for granted.  If Rovers want the points from this one they’ll have to dig deep and raise a bit of confidence.  Recent acquisition Billy Kee is my man to watch for them.

Rovers have won the last 4 in this fixture, let's get behind the lads and the manager this weekend and make it 5 in a row over The Iron!

Come on you reds!

Overall record Vs Scunthorpe:   P 60/W 23/D 20/L 17