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League Two

Aug 15, 2015 at 3pm UK

Yeovil Yeovil Town
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Bristol Rovers

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Darrell Clarke: 'Bristol Rovers players must show more belief'

By Daniel Lewis, Senior Reporter | 13 August 2015

Bristol Rovers manager Darrell Clarke acknowledges the importance of his side getting off the mark in League Two when they take on local rivals Yeovil Town this weekend.

Darrell Clarke has called on his Bristol Rovers players to have a little more faith in themselves as they seek a first win of the season.

The Pirates followed up their 1-0 reverse to Northampton Town on the opening day with a narrow 2-1 loss against Birmingham City in the League Cup.

Rovers now prepare to take on West Country rivals Yeovil Town on Saturday afternoon, and Clarke acknowledges the importance of picking up a first victory since their return to the Football League.

"Getting our first win of the season will be a big thing for us," he is quoted as saying by the Western Daily Press. "I have great belief in the players I have here and I just want them to believe in themselves a little more.

"We have a few lads who have not operated at this level before, but I know they have what it takes to handle it. They just need to show me that they can produce the sort of performances I know they are capable of on a regular basis."

Rovers follow up their local derby clash this weekend with fixtures against Luton Town, Barnet and Leyton Orient before the month is out.