Harrogate Town were thumped 4-0 at home by MK Dons in League Two and are now in the bottom two after Bristol Rovers, who sacked Darrell Clarke and brought in Steve Evans this week, drew at Crewe on Friday.

Parkin: “It’s difficult to box Harrogate, who are now 11 games without a win, in with other EFL clubs because they’re so unique.

“When you look at their budget and what they’re fighting against, just to be in League Two is incredible really.

“Today was a great example of the gulf in that league with MK Dons having the depth of squad, a big budget and a vastly experienced EFL manager in Paul Warne.

“Pressure is going to grow on Simon Weaver, though, if they continue to lose games in front of their own fans.

“Fellow strugglers Bristol Rovers made a change this week and new man Steve Evans ended that 10-game losing run with a draw on Friday.

“He has a good record of coming in at struggling teams and making an immediate impact.

“I don’t think he sets teams up too differently to Darrell Clarke but sometimes just a fresh voice can bring a new impetus.

“It’s been a mess at Rovers for a little while and I think it will be a big achievement if Steve can pull them away from the bottom.”

Sam Parkin was talking to BBC Sport England’s Ian Woodcock.