While Rovers' opening day fixture in 2008-09 is unlikely to generate as much media attention as last season's first game against Leeds United, Ronnie Moore insists it is every bit as important.

The Manager said: "There are no easy games. You want to start the season at home but you can't pick and choose the fixtures and it hasn't worked out that way.

"We saw last season how close this division is and Swindon will be a tough first game but we'll go there, be professional and hopefully get a result. We want to start the season as well as we can.

"We then go to Grimsby in the Carling Cup where it would be nice to get a good cup run started."