FAN-TASTIC
BY DARREN STOBBS
Name: Lucy Ford
Area from: Oldland Common, Bristol (now live in Worle, North Somerset)
When did you start watching Rovers?
My first game was in August 2006 (almost 20 years ago!) – we played Shrewsbury Town and we won 1-0!
Favourite player(s) since watching Rovers?
Growing up it was Rickie Lambert, but in more recent years, I would definitely say Elliot Anderson.
Favourite manager(s)?
Darrell Clarke.
Most memorable game(s) watching Rovers?
Definitely the games where we have won promotion at The Mem – the 2-1 win against Dagenham & Redbridge and the 7-0 win against Scunthorpe United.
Most memorable goal(s)?
Sammy Igoe’s goal at Wembley Stadium in May 2007, it was only my third ever game but seeing him run from one end of the pitch to the other and the ball in slow motion rolling into the net in front of 40,000 Gasheads is something that will stay with me forever.
Favourite away ground?
Fulham or Sunderland
Worst away ground(s)?
Luton Town
How do you rate the season so far?
Not so good – especially after last season, I thought this would be better, but we have had another change in manager, and we are still in another relegation battle.
How do you see the season planning out?
I still think there will be lots of twists and turns, but I am hoping and do believe we can stay up!
Any funny/unusual stories at Rovers?
I was the Young Pirates mascot for Rovers in October 2008, my favourite player at the time was Rickie Lambert, that day we played Southend United and we won 4-2, with Lambert scoring all 4 goals! My family nickname after that was ‘Lucky Lucy!’
