PAUL Hurst wants Grimsby Town to be 'party poopers' and ruin Bristol Rovers' big day tomorrow.
The Mariners are preparing to take centre stage as they kick-off the first Conference Premier game of the season, at the Memorial Stadium (12.45pm).
And with Darrell Clarke's side looking to begin a 'bright new era' following their relegation from the Football League, Hurst wants his side to crash the party.
"We're not going down there just to be Bristol Rovers' guests tomorrow – we want to be the unwanted guests," he told the Telegraph.
"There's been a lot of talk about the start of a bright new era at Bristol and getting rid of all the doom and gloom down there. Well, we all know that this football club has had to endure that for a few years now.
"We know first-hand what it's like, so we want go down there and try and upset their big day, and ruin their party."
He continued: "There is a bit of pressure on them, and we'll see whether that works in our favour tomorrow.
"They're many people's favourites for the league title and the expectation on them is massive – similar to how it was when this club came out of the league.
"They'll probably have the biggest attendances throughout the season and that brings its own pressures.
"I read some comments from Darrell Clarke in the run-up to this game and he said how he needs his players to be mentally strong and deal with that pressure.
"So tomorrow, that's something that we need to try and utilise in our favour.
"There is definitely an optimism coming out of their club as they look towards the start of the new season.
"So we need to be the party poopers, make it difficult for them on the pitch and ensure that it isn't nice viewing for their fans in the stands."
