Bristol Rovers v Exeter – Third Time Lucky

Ah well, it had to happen eventually. After two postponements due to the bad weather, the southern area semi final of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy is finally on at the Memorial Stadium tonight, 7.15pm kick off.

Anyone who supports a team in the Championship or the Premier League might just dismiss this as a nothing bit of silverware for the also-rans, but try telling that to the Southampton players who won it last season.

It may not measure up to the divisional titles or the FA or League Cups, but how many players get the chance to look back on their careers and utter those wonderful words: “Let me tell you about the time I played at Wembley ”?

It’s going to be a tough game for both sides though.

Rovers will be looking to bounce back from their 6-2 league drubbing at the hands of Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday, while Exeter also go into the fixture on the back of two defeats.

Whatever the two managers have planned, one thing is for certain; it may have warmed up a little, but I have my thermals prepared for action in the Press Box!