McGleish desperate to prevent giant-killing Updated for March 2025

Updated: 19th March 2025

Scott McGleish states Bristol Rovers are identified to prevent a humiliating FA Cup exit this weekend however they will take “any sort of outcome” versus non-league minnows Corby Town in their first-round clash.

Rovers are hoping the FA Cup can offer a welcome interruption to their League Two project as they being in 16th in the table and are on a bad run of form – winning simply one and losing 3 of their last 4 video games. The football chances reveal simply how improperly the side is doing.

McGleish, who reached the 5th round with Leyton Orient last season prior to The O's headed out to Premier League giants Arsenal in a replay, stated the Pirates are not undervaluing their non-league challengers and, firstly, they need to prevent defeat on Saturday.

He informed the Bristol Evening Post: “We will take any type of outcome on Saturday – the only thing that matters is that we remain in the hat for the 2nd round.

” It's constantly going to be a possible banana skin playing a non-league side since you understand they are going to up their game.”

Corby, presently 5th in heaven Square Bet North, are bound to be up for the game as they eye a shock and a not likely location in the 2nd round. The FA Cup betting shows they have long shot, however they will be wishing to capture Rovers off guard.

McGleish thinks the Rovers fans can play a huge function in the tie and has actually contacted them to make it challenging for the non-leaguers.

“I understand Corby since I utilized to play at Northampton. They are enthusiastic and will bring a lot of fans down, so we require our advocates to be best behind us./ su_quote]

Rovers are hoping the FA Cup can offer a welcome interruption to their League Two project as they sit in 16th in the table and are on a bad run of form – winning simply one and losing 3 of their last 4 video games. Corby, presently 5th in the Blue Square Bet North, are bound to be up for the game as they eye a shock and a not likely location in the 2nd round. “I understand Corby since I utilized to play at Northampton.

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