Head2head and early team news- Bristol City (a)

Last updated : 03 May 2007 By Millersmad Staff
The season's finale at Ashton Gate is sold out as a point will see the Robins return to the Championship for the first time in nine seasons and the Millers will be hard pressed to avoid becoming an incidental part of the day.

On the back of just five away wins in a season from hell, Mark Robins will be hoping that he can notch number six and at the same time spoil the home party. "We have to go out and upset the apple cart. They can get promoted
Injured.
and it's not nice being at someone else's party." Robins said earlier in the week.

He may well have to travel down south without a recognised first team keeper as both Neil Cutler and Gary Montgomery are reportedly struggling, which may see a debut for young Andy Liversidge.

Other definite absentees include Colin Murdock, Gregor Robertson, Eugen Bopp and Paul Hurst, who are all long term absentees. Steven Brogan will play his first game since signing a new contract and the game in the West Country may be the last time Martin Woods appears in a Rotherham shirt as rumours are growing about a potential summer exit from the club.

Meanwhile, the home side are only sweating on the fitness of Louis Carey (calf) so only a bout of nerves should prevent Gary Johnson's men achieving promotion and the ex Yeovil boss will be hoping to guard against complaceny. "We need to show Rotherham respect because they will have enthusiastic youngsters looking to force the way in to the plans of the new manager".

19,000 City fans will turn up in hope of a party and any result that equals or betters Nottingham Forest's at home to Crewe will see that happening.


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