FOOTBALL: Fired-up Rovers get a great incentive - Arsenal away.
BRISTOL ROVERS are relishing the prospect of a fifth-round tie against Arsenal - if they can get past Gillingham."It was the result we really wanted. If we can take care of Gillingham, it is going to be a great game," said Rovers striker Nathan Ellington, whose side's tie at Priestfield was postponed because of a waterlogged pitch.
Ellington netted a hat-trick as Rovers dumped Premiership strugglers Derby out in round three, and the 20-year-old is looking for more of the same should Rovers meet the Gunners.
He said: "We have done well against Derby away and so we are high on confidence and am sure we can cause an upset."
Walsall pulled off the shock result of Saturday's action when they won 2-1 at top-flight Charlton to give new boss Colin Lee the perfect start to his reign. The Saddlers are at home to Premiership millionaires Fulham, who won 2-0 at York on Saturday, in round four.
"I can use the Fulham game as part of my motivation for the rest of the season now," said Lee.
"I am sure every player will want to play against Fulham, so they will have to perform to earn their shirts."
Cheltenham's reward for knocking out First Division high-flyers Burnley 2-1 at Whaddon Road yesterday is a trip to West Bromwich Albion.
The Baggies beat Premiership side Leicester on Saturday, but Robins' boss Steve Cotterill is looking to continue to fly the flag for Division Three after his side reached the last 16 for the first time in their history.
He said: "I am sure West Brom will be rubbing their hands, but we will do our best when we get there."
Division Two will be represented in the last 16 after Tranmere came from behind to beat Cardiff 3-1 at Prenton Park.
Dave Watson's men must wait to discover who they will play, though, after being pulled out of the bag away to either Tottenham or Bolton, whose game was another victim of Saturday's wet weather.
"It's a good draw, to be honest," said Rovers' former Sky Blues midfielder Sean Flynn, who put his side 2-1 up against the Bluebirds. "We wanted a Premier League side and that's what we've got."
Chelsea drew 1-1 with West Ham at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, and whoever comes through the replay will be at home to Preston.
North End - twice winners of the competition - beat four-time winners Sheffield United 2-1 at Deepdale.
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| Title Annotation: | Sport |
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| Publication: | Coventry Evening Telegraph (England) |
| Date: | Jan 28, 2002 |
| Words: | 407 |
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