Forest v Rovers Preview
Thu 30 Aug 2007
Nottingham Forest go in search of their first League One win of the season against a Bristol Rovers side who have made an impressive start to life in League One.
Rovers, promoted through last season's play-offs, defeated Oldham 1-0 in their last League game and before that drew away at Port Vale and at home to Crewe.
They were, however, beaten 2-1 by two Craig Bellamy goals in Tuesday's Carling Cup tie at the Memorial Stadium.
Forest will be hoping to build on their spirited display against Leeds and a vibrant first half performance against Leicester before Tuesday's Carling Cup tie was abandoned.
Injuries and suspensions
Forest - Chris Cohen, Arron Davies, Matt Lockwood and Lewis McGugan are all still sidelined by injury but manager Colin Calderwood has skipper Ian Breckin at his disposal again after making his comeback from a calf injury in Wednesday night's reserve game. Defender Luke Chambers is, however, a doubt after injuring a knee in Tuesday's abandoned game against Leicester.
Bristol Rovers - Manager Paul Trollope fielded the same side against West Ham in Tuesday's Carling Cup tie as they did against Oldham in the League at Boundary Park last weekend. The pacey Andy Williams could get a chance up front after scoring against the Hammers when he came on as substitute.
Keep an eye on
Richard Walker, Junior Agogo's former strike partner at Rovers. He's not scored so far this season but has figured prominently in the goals that his side have chalked up.
League form guide
Forest
Games since a home win - 3
Games since a home draw - 1
Games since a home defeat - 0
Bristol Rovers
Games since a home win - 1
Games since a home draw - 0
Games since a home defeat - 5
Last time they met
It's 16 seasons since the sides were in opposition together - and that was a League Cup tie at The City Ground.
Forest beat Rovers 2-0 with goals from Lee Glover and Scot Gemmill in a third round tie on their way to a Wembley final against Manchester United.
The Forest team was: Crossley, Charles, Pearce, Walker, Chettle, Gemmill, Crosby, Parker, Sheringham (Woan), Glover, Black.
Rovers, promoted through last season's play-offs, defeated Oldham 1-0 in their last League game and before that drew away at Port Vale and at home to Crewe.
They were, however, beaten 2-1 by two Craig Bellamy goals in Tuesday's Carling Cup tie at the Memorial Stadium.
Forest will be hoping to build on their spirited display against Leeds and a vibrant first half performance against Leicester before Tuesday's Carling Cup tie was abandoned.
Injuries and suspensions
Forest - Chris Cohen, Arron Davies, Matt Lockwood and Lewis McGugan are all still sidelined by injury but manager Colin Calderwood has skipper Ian Breckin at his disposal again after making his comeback from a calf injury in Wednesday night's reserve game. Defender Luke Chambers is, however, a doubt after injuring a knee in Tuesday's abandoned game against Leicester.
Bristol Rovers - Manager Paul Trollope fielded the same side against West Ham in Tuesday's Carling Cup tie as they did against Oldham in the League at Boundary Park last weekend. The pacey Andy Williams could get a chance up front after scoring against the Hammers when he came on as substitute.
Keep an eye on
Richard Walker, Junior Agogo's former strike partner at Rovers. He's not scored so far this season but has figured prominently in the goals that his side have chalked up.
League form guide
Forest
Games since a home win - 3
Games since a home draw - 1
Games since a home defeat - 0
Bristol Rovers
Games since a home win - 1
Games since a home draw - 0
Games since a home defeat - 5
Last time they met
It's 16 seasons since the sides were in opposition together - and that was a League Cup tie at The City Ground.
Forest beat Rovers 2-0 with goals from Lee Glover and Scot Gemmill in a third round tie on their way to a Wembley final against Manchester United.
The Forest team was: Crossley, Charles, Pearce, Walker, Chettle, Gemmill, Crosby, Parker, Sheringham (Woan), Glover, Black.
