If someone could give one, it'd be most appreciated..
Here's my attempt, enjoy your day tomorrow everyone:
Tomorrow is the day above all others our Darrell will find out exactly what he’s got inside that dressing room. This is judgment day. We've had days like this before, notably Wembley '07 or Twerton May '90. They took a bit of bottle, let me tell you. But we did it and celebrated some of our greatest victories. They remain days that will never be forgotten.
The same opportunity is about to be presented to the Rovers players of today when they make the trip to London on Promotion duty. If they take Grimsby to task with the backing of a the Gas travelling support – they too will be remembered forever. This is the very essence of what being a Rovers player is all about. When you pull that shirt over your head you had better be prepared to take on allcomers. And you have to realise there is no sweeter victory than one achieved after being down and out.
These players have to understand a win at Wembley would mean much more than just a place back in the Football League. It would be a symbolic strike back and a clear sign Bristol Rovers Football Club are on the road to recovery.
What’s more, it would indicate to all their many doubters that these guys are made of the right stuff after all and really are capable of cutting it at the club and back in the League. Let’s face it, they could do with sending out that kind of message because over the last too many years very few of our players have looked like becoming the genuine article. They seem to like the idea of being a Professional football player and all the trimmings that come with it. I’m sure they enjoy driving nice cars etc But when push comes to shove, how badly did they want it?
How much are they prepared to hurt for the honour of wearing that badge? How much does it truly mean to them? There is no place better than Wembley Stadium to find out. Let’s not forget, this is the ground where Promotion was last secured.
Kids like Ellis, Ollie and Tom will have to perform like men. It’s part of the growing up process and this is their time. Back in the day you learned your trade playing against big, brutal halfwits who would kick you up and down the pitch in the reserves. These boys are getting a similar education in the Conference.
So they should all look upon Wembley almost like it’s a first-team debut. They’ve got to roll the sleeves up and earn their shirts. They have to prove they belong out there. Being a Rovers player tomorrow is more than just an ego trip. It’s a responsibility. It’s a constant test of nerve and endeavour. It’s about making sure standards that have been set down this year are not allowed to slip, no matter how challenging the times.
Tomorrow presents this lot with the ultimate test of character. If these players have pride in themselves and in their club they will know already defeat is simply not an option.
.......and all this also applies to our brilliant supporters who have stuck by their team through thick and mostly thin times. Tomorrow is your chance to prove.....We're striking back!
