Last season had a Hollywood ending; the start of this one had a sting in the tail for Bristol Rovers, who face a scrappy opening to the campaign as Joey Barton waits for reinforcements.
A Gas team considerably weaker than the one that snatched points at the death time and time again last term were the victims of late drama on this occasion as Regan Hendry's inspired finish in the final minute of normal time gave Forest Green Rovers a 2-1 win at the Mem on Saturday.
The launchpad of last season has sent Elliot Anderson and Connor Taylor on a course for bigger and better things and their return to parent clubs Newcastle United and Stoke City was compounded by the absence of midfield generals Paul Coutts and Sam Finley, and the result was a starting XI that is unlikely to be seen again this season.
