Our second game at the Stan Robinson Stadium sees us taking on Tiverton Town. Our first game of pre-season saw us go up to Bishop’s Lydeard, where we got a convincing 2-0. Then we played Taunton Town, and after a valiant effort, we left that game with a draw.
In that game, we saw debutants like Cameron Page get on the score sheet and bring some more momentum to the club. Our next game is against Tiverton Town, which should provide a good atmosphere and, overall, a very good game of football. The main hope is that we can continue our good form that we have obtained in the first two games of pre-season.
The one to watch is their defender Toby Down. He came up through the ranks at Exeter City before joining clubs like Taunton, Bideford AFC and Plymouth Parkway. He has got experience when it comes to leading the line and will no doubt look to form a rock-solid defence when he comes to the Stan Robinson.
Tiverton have got some familiar names in their squad also from days past at Silver Street. Keeper George Burton and striker Jacob Wellington both left Rovers at the end of last season to head over the road and will be looking to make an impact against us on Saturday. Over the years both sides have swapped names in the dugouts, but what binds the clubs is Mid Devon pride.
This match should be exciting for both sides involved, both teams being another Southern Premier League team to contend with. If the Taunton Town game was anything to go by, then we should be in for action on both sides of the pitch. Get behind the lads for another pre-season test as we work towards the start of the season.
