MANAGER Andy Preece was looking forward to the Bristol Rovers clash but admitted the midweek fixtures were taking their toll.

"We had a few very tired players after the game on Saturday and we could have done without another game this week but it's the same for everybody," he said.

"All the other teams are in the same boat, it's not an excuse. We are only seven or eight games into the season so we can't say we are tired.