Positives aplenty, despite reserves loss

Cheltenham Reserves lost 2-0 to their Bristol Rovers counterparts yesterday afternoon, but Martin Allen will still have reasons to be happy with events.

Second half goals from former trialist Richard Langley and striker Josh Klein-Davies condemned the Robins second string team to defeat in an open encounter.

Ian Westlake and Lloyd Owusu featured after missing the weekend clash with Leeds and both will hope to feature in the FA Cup on Saturday against Oldham.

Dave Bird played the full 90 minutes on his comeback from a toe injury, whilst Damian Spencer played the first half before making way for Aaron Ledgister. But, the most encouraging news for Robins fans was the half hour cameo from club captain John Finnigan. The former Lincoln man replaced Ian Westlake and reportedly got through with no ill effects to his heel.