FGFC Match :- Preview
Trips to rural Gloucestershire to face Forest Green Rovers used to be a case of a scenic coach journey, take the points and celebrate on the way home.But times have changed and Jim Harvey's side have emerged as a major threat for a play off place.
A new stadium, named the New Lawn, has acted as a catalyst for a massive improvement from perennial strugglers and the appointment of ex Morecambe Manager Harvey has proved to be a master stroke as has his summer signing Stuart Fleetwood.
The ex Hereford man currently has 24 Conference goals and FGR reportedly turned down transfer deadline day bids in the region of £175,000 from Gillingham and Crewe Alexandra.Town of course have their own goal machine in Jon Shaw who has 15 Conference goals and the result could be determined by whichever Striker performs on the day.
Chris Wilder's men head south looking to continue their unbeaten run and looking to continue the excellent form they showed at Histon and at home to Torquay on Tuesday where they blitzed a promotion chasing side.Wilder is likely to name an unchanged team if Adam Quinn shakes off a tight hamstring that forced him off against the Gulls.
Thursday's Setanta Shield postponement against Burton Albion robbed the Manager of a chance to give some of his fringe players a game but it will have given Tuesday's team to rest up and they will head to FGR looking to avenge last seasons 2 v 0 defeat when goals from Danny Carey-Bertram and Les Afful give their side their first ever win over Halifax Town on home soil.
FGR have won on 8 occasions at the New Lawn this season but have tasted defeat in 4 fixtures with 5 draws.The Shaymen will know they are capable of a positive result and will be looking to return North with their unbeaten run extended.
With the news that Halifax Town may be going into administration, the football team needs our support more than ever.
If you can make tomorrow's game, cheer Chris Wilder and his side on as they aim to make it seven games unbeaten. Let's make our support heard.













