Paul Trollope believes Bristol Rovers can capitalise on Stockport's continuing problems off the field by starting their away programme with a win at Edgeley Park tomorrow.

The Hatters remain in administration and new boss Gary Ablett has consequently been unable to strengthen a squad that suffered a string of departures over the summer.

One of them, midfielder Dominic Blizzard, could get his first Rovers start against his old club this weekend as the Pirates look to open their account after last weekend's disappointing 2-1 home defeat by Leyton Orient.

"We are keen to bounce back with a win after the Orient game and this represents a chance to do that," said Trollope.

"We took a little bit of confidence from our win over Aldershot in the Carling Cup the other night.

"Stockport are in a little bit of transition with a new manager and I'm sure Gary is trying to mould things how he'd like them – although that can take a little bit of time.

"We are confident that if we can produce the football we're capable of and defend right, we can win the game."

Rovers will recall central defender Danny Coles, who was rested for the Aldershot game, but will again be without thigh injury victim Steve Elliott.

"Steve is still going to be missing. He is making progress but he will be touch and go for Tuesday as well so it may be the Huddersfield game next Saturday before we see him back in the fold," said Trollope.

"We were pleased we were able to rest Danny on Tuesday and the decision looks a good one now because we won. He will be fresh and raring to go on Saturday."

Loan signing Fraser Forster is expected to return in goal, although Rhys Evans performed well against the Shots and Steve Phillips is also back with Rovers after the collapse of transfer talks in Turkey.

"We are open to a number of different possibilities," said Trollope. "We spoke to Steve at length about the situation. We wanted to strengthen the goalkeeping competition – which is why Fraser and Rhys came in – and Steve accepts that situation. That's football.

"We need strength in depth and now the competition is fierce. We will see what develops over the next few weeks.

"Rhys did very well against Aldershot. His performance was assured and calm and he looked a good keeper, even though he'd only trained with us for six or seven days. That was a real positive from the other night."

Summer recruit Blizzard, whose pre-season was disrupted by illness, has only featured from the bench so far but is in contention for a starting place this weekend.

"I think Dominic was a bit frustrated he didn't get more of the ball when he came on against Aldershot, but he is making good progress," said Trollope.

"His fitness is improving and there's a chance he may start."