Lewis Ward admitted it's a bit bitter-sweet to make his debut in the circumstances he did but was pleased to get on the pitch and help Forest Green earn a point.
Ward had sympathy for James Montgomery after his injury but he was pleased with how he performed when coming on in place of the former Gateshead man.
Watch the new Rovers keeper reflect on his debut and give his assessment on the shape of the League Two promotion race.
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