All you need to know ahead of tonight's game.
Everything you need to know for tonight's game.
The Opposition: Accrington currently sit bottom of the league on four points, five points adrift of Northampton and Bury. However, the Reds are unbeaten in two matches after picking up draws at AFC Wimbledon and Oxford United. They have drawn three of their last four games and kept clean sheets in two of those matches.
In team news for them; Rob Atkinson’s hamstring problem is not as bad as first feared but he is unlikely to be available in the immediate future. Laurence Wilson and Michael Liddle are both eyeing returns but have only resumed light training. Luke Clark and James Caton remain sidelined and Kayode Odejayi serves the second match of his three match ban.
John Ward’s Comments: "I know from my experience of working in Lancashire, that a Tuesday night under floodlights, when it might be wet and windy, is a test of character, and their guys are used to that, so we are going to have to be very strong in that department to compete.
"They will look at us and say ‘this is a team going through a difficult time, who we can beat.’ We have got to make sure the attitude and approach we showed on Saturday, comes with us to Accrington.
"Any ability that we have got won’t show through unless we have a good attitude to start with. We have been saying that there is a win coming, and it might come when you don’t expect it.
"They are not winning and we have not won for a bit, so it will be the team that has the confidence and strength to have a go at the opposition."
"I am disappointed that we didn’t get the point on Saturday, as a point would have given everyone a big lift.
"The supporters were great, they backed the team to the hilt, and I think the team backed the supporters to the hilt, but we all went home with nothing. Even a point at home in those circumstances would have been a big lift."
Neither team has been in a great run of form, and the manager knows that his side are going to have to be strong to give themselves a chance of winning.
He said: "They will look at us and say ‘this is a team going through a difficult time, who we can beat.’ We have got to make sure the attitude and approach we showed on Saturday, comes with us to Accrington.
"Any ability that we have got won’t show through unless we have a good attitude to start with. We have been saying that there is a win coming, and it might come when you don’t expect it.
"They are not winning and we have not won for a bit, so it will be the team that has the confidence and strength to have a go at the opposition.
"If we can defend as well and be as strong as we have been in recent games away from home, perhaps we can spring ourselves on them a little bit. I don’t know how the game is going to pan out, but I do know I have a team with a really strong attitude to give us the chance of winning."
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Opposition View: Manager James Beattie said: "“We have drawn three out of the last four and, if we keep turning in performances like that, we will get our first win and more will follow. I've seen teams that have been bottom of the league before and they don't carry themselves like that.
"If we show that commitment and desire we won't be at the bottom much longer. I believe in the set of lads who are in there."
"If we show that commitment and desire we won't be at the bottom much longer. I believe in the set of lads who are in there,"
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"If we show that commitment and desire we won't be at the bottom much longer. I believe in the set of lads who are in there,"
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"If we show that commitment and desire we won't be at the bottom much longer. I believe in the set of lads who are in there,"
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Last Meeting: Bristol Rovers 0-1 Accrington Stanley. The last meeting between the two teams was in April here at the Memorial Stadium, the visitors took all three points thanks to a single goal from Lee Molyneaux.
Team News: The manager will be without David Clarkson who serves the first of his three match ban after picking up a red card against Wycombe on Saturday. The game will probably also come too soon for Matt Harrold and Lee Brown as they aim to return from injury.
Tickets: Tickets for Bristol Rovers' trip to Accrington Stanley will be available to buy on the night. Tickets in both terrace and seated areas of the ground are priced at £13 for adults, £8 for over 65s, £5 for U17s and students with a valid photo ID and £1 for accompanied U12s. The turnstiles on the night are cash only.
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Live Commentary: Unable to make the trip to the Crown Ground tonight? Then you can follow all the action from 7.45pm as Bristol Rovers take on Accrington LIVE on Gas Player.
Betting: Rovers are 6/4 to take all three points against Accrington Stanley tonight. You can get 6/1 on Ryan Brunt to score the first goal. Bristol Rovers will benefit as you bet throughout the season, so make sure you open your Sky Bet account via www.skybet.com/bristolrovers
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Everything you need to know for tonight's game.
The Opposition: Accrington currently sit bottom of the league on four points, five points adrift of Northampton and Bury. However, the Reds are unbeaten in two matches after picking up draws at AFC Wimbledon and Oxford United. They have drawn three of their last four games and kept clean sheets in two of those matches.
In team news for them; Rob Atkinson’s hamstring problem is not as bad as first feared but he is unlikely to be available in the immediate future. Laurence Wilson and Michael Liddle are both eyeing returns but have only resumed light training. Luke Clark and James Caton remain sidelined and Kayode Odejayi serves the second match of his three match ban.
John Ward’s Comments: "I know from my experience of working in Lancashire, that a Tuesday night under floodlights, when it might be wet and windy, is a test of character, and their guys are used to that, so we are going to have to be very strong in that department to compete.
"They will look at us and say ‘this is a team going through a difficult time, who we can beat.’ We have got to make sure the attitude and approach we showed on Saturday, comes with us to Accrington.
"Any ability that we have got won’t show through unless we have a good attitude to start with. We have been saying that there is a win coming, and it might come when you don’t expect it.
"They are not winning and we have not won for a bit, so it will be the team that has the confidence and strength to have a go at the opposition."
"I am disappointed that we didn’t get the point on Saturday, as a point would have given everyone a big lift.
"The supporters were great, they backed the team to the hilt, and I think the team backed the supporters to the hilt, but we all went home with nothing. Even a point at home in those circumstances would have been a big lift."
Neither team has been in a great run of form, and the manager knows that his side are going to have to be strong to give themselves a chance of winning.
He said: "They will look at us and say ‘this is a team going through a difficult time, who we can beat.’ We have got to make sure the attitude and approach we showed on Saturday, comes with us to Accrington.
"Any ability that we have got won’t show through unless we have a good attitude to start with. We have been saying that there is a win coming, and it might come when you don’t expect it.
"They are not winning and we have not won for a bit, so it will be the team that has the confidence and strength to have a go at the opposition.
"If we can defend as well and be as strong as we have been in recent games away from home, perhaps we can spring ourselves on them a little bit. I don’t know how the game is going to pan out, but I do know I have a team with a really strong attitude to give us the chance of winning."
Read more at http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/ward-on-accrington-2013-1126429.aspx#4iSAKslmYdJIOdgq.99
Opposition View: Manager James Beattie said: "“We have drawn three out of the last four and, if we keep turning in performances like that, we will get our first win and more will follow. I've seen teams that have been bottom of the league before and they don't carry themselves like that.
"If we show that commitment and desire we won't be at the bottom much longer. I believe in the set of lads who are in there."
"If we show that commitment and desire we won't be at the bottom much longer. I believe in the set of lads who are in there,"
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"If we show that commitment and desire we won't be at the bottom much longer. I believe in the set of lads who are in there,"
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"If we show that commitment and desire we won't be at the bottom much longer. I believe in the set of lads who are in there,"
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Last Meeting: Bristol Rovers 0-1 Accrington Stanley. The last meeting between the two teams was in April here at the Memorial Stadium, the visitors took all three points thanks to a single goal from Lee Molyneaux.
Team News: The manager will be without David Clarkson who serves the first of his three match ban after picking up a red card against Wycombe on Saturday. The game will probably also come too soon for Matt Harrold and Lee Brown as they aim to return from injury.
Tickets: Tickets for Bristol Rovers' trip to Accrington Stanley will be available to buy on the night. Tickets in both terrace and seated areas of the ground are priced at £13 for adults, £8 for over 65s, £5 for U17s and students with a valid photo ID and £1 for accompanied U12s. The turnstiles on the night are cash only.
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Live Commentary: Unable to make the trip to the Crown Ground tonight? Then you can follow all the action from 7.45pm as Bristol Rovers take on Accrington LIVE on Gas Player.
Betting: Rovers are 6/4 to take all three points against Accrington Stanley tonight. You can get 6/1 on Ryan Brunt to score the first goal. Bristol Rovers will benefit as you bet throughout the season, so make sure you open your Sky Bet account via www.skybet.com/bristolroveFor a limited period only you can get 2 months for the price of 1 with [nickname] Player. With live commentary of every single [club name] game, there's loads of live matches and video content available for just £4.49.
*The Opposition: In the league, York sit one place and two points above Rovers, but in the magic of the cup, anything can happen. The Minstermen come into tonight's game in similar form to Rovers, having taken four points from their last two games. Last Saturday, they came from behind to draw 2-2 with Cheltenham.
Opposition: Cheltenham come into tonight's game on the back of a goalless draw at home to Newport County. The Robins currently sit in 17th place in league Two, six points above Rovers in 22. Games between the two teams are usually highly competitive, with Rovers holding a good record at Whaddon Road.
Cheltenham are at full strength this evening with Jermaine McGlashan making his comeback from a hamstring injury during the 0-0 draw with Newport County. Steve Elliott is set to make his 150th start in Cheltenham Town colours against his former club.
Opposition view: Manager Mark Yates told the official Cheltenham Town website: "Rovers have got a couple out tomorrow through suspension but we can't be feeling sorry for them and we need to be as good as we can be and only that will be enough for us to win the game.
"I'm sure there is pressure on them but we our only worrying about ourselves, our league position and our performances. We are fresh, ready and raring to go against a team that will be pumped up and they are physically strong with some young players with energy but they also have some bite about them. They will be difficult to beat and will have a game plan but we'll make sure we deal with that and play with lots of energy, spirit and quality that the fans want to see.
"John (Ward) is a great football man and well respected at this club. It's a tough league at the moment and it'll be good to see him but John won't show any sentiment towards me or this football club and the same goes for me. I'll have a drink with him afterwards and we speak regularly but we want to beat him and he'll want to beat my football club."
John Ward’s Comments: “They have had two play off place finishes, and for a club like Cheltenham that is a fantastic achievement in itself, and to maintain that for three years running, or get promotion is tough.
“Sometimes your best players move on elsewhere, and they exist on crowds of 3-4,000 people, and it takes a lot of doing.
“Mark Yates is a very experienced young man and he knows what he is doing and what is required.”
“None of us in this round are going to win the FA Cup, so you want to get that dream draw.
“You want to make the club a bit of cash, give the supporters a day out, give your players an experience, and then get on with your league programme.
“I want to win against York City, I want to win the second round and then I want to be sat keeping my fingers crossed for a big one in the third round.”
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"I am disappointed that we didn’t get the point on Saturday, as a point would have given everyone a big lift.
"The supporters were great, they backed the team to the hilt, and I think the team backed the supporters to the hilt, but we all went home with nothing. Even a point at home in those circumstances would have been a big lift."
Neither team has been in a great run of form, and the manager knows that his side are going to have to be strong to give themselves a chance of winning.
He said: "They will look at us and say ‘this is a team going through a difficult time, who we can beat.’ We have got to make sure the attitude and approach we showed on Saturday, comes with us to Accrington.
"Any ability that we have got won’t show through unless we have a good attitude to start with. We have been saying that there is a win coming, and it might come when you don’t expect it.
"They are not winning and we have not won for a bit, so it will be the team that has the confidence and strength to have a go at the opposition.
"If we can defend as well and be as strong as we have been in recent games away from home, perhaps we can spring ourselves on them a little bit. I don’t know how the game is going to pan out, but I do know I have a team with a really strong attitude to give us the chance of winning."
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“It now hurts us not being top of the league and not winning every week, that just shows how far we've come in such a short space of time," said Cook before adding: “We’ve got to a stage now where the expectancy at our football club has gone through the roof, who’s created that? Me and the players.
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“We’ll have great support at Bristol on Saturday and we’ll be playing football, moving the ball quickly and doing all the good things about the game.”
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“We’ll have great support at Bristol on Saturday and we’ll be playing football, moving the ball quickly and doing all the good things about the game.”
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“We’ll have great support at Bristol on Saturday and we’ll be playing football, moving the ball quickly and doing all the good things about the game.”
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"If we show that commitment and desire we won't be at the bottom much longer. I believe in the set of lads who are in there,"
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"If we show that commitment and desire we won't be at the bottom much longer. I believe in the set of lads who are in there,"
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"If we show that commitment and desire we won't be at the bottom much longer. I believe in the set of lads who are in there,"
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Last Meeting: Back in February a last minute wonder goal from Ollie Norburn salvaged a point for Rovers at Whaddon Road.
Team News: John Ward will be without John-Joe O'Toole and Chris Beardsley, who both picked up red cards during Saturday's game at Burton. Seanan Clucas is set to miss the game, after returning from international duty with a knee injury, but Ellis Harrison and Ryan brunt could feature after returning to training.
Tickets: Bristol Rovers trip to Cheltenham is NOT all ticket for away supporters. Tickets for the Hazlewoods Stand (behind the goal) and the In2Print Stand (side view) are also available to buy in advance. Prices for the game are £21 for adults, £15 for concessions (65+ or students in full time education) and £7 for U16s.
Cheltenham Ground Guide: Click here for everything you need to know about Whaddon Road.
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Tickets are still available from either of the clubs' two retail outlets - Pirate Leisure at the Memorial Stadium and the Supporters Club shop in Kingswood.
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Supporters can save £2 on normal match day prices by buying their tickets in advance.
Tickets are still available from either of the clubs' two retail outlets - Pirate Leisure at the Memorial Stadium and the Supporters Club shop in Kingswood.
To find out more about ticket prices click here
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Listen Live: Unable to make the trip to Whaddon Road tonight? Then you can follow all the action from 7.45pm as Bristol Rovers take on Chletenham LIVE on Gas Player.
Betting: Rovers are 100/30 to take all three points when they visit Whaddon Road tonight. You can get 13/2 on Matt Harrold to be the first goalscorer.
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