Rovers march on. six goals, six points! This is promotion form.

It was cruise control at Aldershot. The curse of the cameras was consigned to the dustbin and three delicious goals showed the TV audience just how good FG.R can be.

Guiseley must have been apprehensive about Saturday’s fixture, but if they were they did not show it. They opened very strongly pushing Rovers back and silencing the crowd.

“Top of the league and still cannot sing” sang the travelling Yorkshire support obtaining no response they posed the question “is this is a library?” Full-marks to them for their spontaneous wit and the consistent support they gave their team throughout the game.

Assistant manager Jamie Day admitted Rovers had started slowly and had missed first half chances but praised the team for taking control and running out easy winners. He could have added “class tells” because on Saturday it certainly did.

The goals showed that. Deft work by Jon Parkin earned him the space to cross firmly from the right and Elliott Frear did not rest, controlling the ball with his chest and shooting forcefully into the net. Nothing more symbolised the increased maturity of our winger than the confident way he took his goal.

Parkin’s penalty was one of the most empathic I have seen. It was unstoppable.

The referee was well placed and had no doubts over the decision but I am not sure he was right. Over a full season luck averages itself out. On Saturday, the lady (luck) was on our side. It will not always be the case.

Super-sub Aaron O’Connor needed no luck. Put in the clear the moment he came on he delivered a decisive strike. The ball sped high into the net, earning him the man-of-the-match award. When was this last won by a substitute?

Guiseley kept going but the Rovers defence was equal to the challenge and deserve fulsome praise. Two consecutive clean sheets show how well they are playing. Our manager does not please everyone with his defensive selections but our defensive record proves him right.

Only “break down our brick wall” Braintree have given away fewer goals. The depth of our defensive strength was proved by Charlie Clough giving an impressive second half display after replacing injured Darren Jones. Sam Wedgbury further emphasised the quality of our bench with a typically incisive performance.

Now for games against Eastleigh and Tranmere, two teams who will be strong play-off challengers.

This gives us a chance to meet up with old friends, notably James Turley, James Norwood and Andy Mangan. All made notable contributions during their time with Rovers and I hope this is acknowledged. James Norwood can divide opinion but one thing is certain. He is our record goalscorer at the level we now play. He deserves a warm welcome back.

Back to Saturday – there was an amusing final few minutes. Jon Parkin seemed to have pulled a hamstring and with all substitutes used remained on the field. The immobile Jon pottered around in the centre circle, rather like a gardener inspecting his allotment. No need to worry Jon, the crop looks pretty good to me.