by Rich Colby

Rovers return to the Keepmoat Stadium after a 4 month absence to face Port Vale. 2 wins from 2 games, 4 goals scored, 0 conceded has given the reds the perfect start to the season.

Hopefully the sublime finishing of Rovers forwards will continue especially with Curtis Main who appears to have hit the ground running. This alongside Harry Forrester and Theo Robinson finally being back to full fitness seems to have helped woes towards the end of last season to finally disappear.

Port Vale arrive at the Keepmoat Stadium for the first time in 6 years off the back of a win and a draw. The man to watch for them is striker Tom Pope, renowned for popping up when least expected.

There is competition for places amongst the Rovers back line with 'Boom Boom' Mccombe returning to the first team for the mid week Carling Cup victory over York City. Mccombe admitted he thought Paul Dickov was stark raving mad to put him straight back into first team action, but it came off with a solid display.

Expect a similar side to the one that beat Yeovil last week after a few were rested during the week. Rovers have won the last 4 against Vale, heres hoping that's 5 come 5pm.

Come on you reds!

Overall record Vs Port Vale;

P 41
W19
D5
L17