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Anssi Jaakkola set to be sidelined again as Bristol Rovers host Crawley
Posted Friday, September 03, 2021 by PA100 hits
Bristol Rovers are again set to be without goalkeeper Anssi Jaakkola for the visit of Crawley in Sky Bet League Two.The Finn is still troubled by an Achilles problem and manager Joey Barton has indicated Saturday’s game may come too soon.It remains to be seen if Rovers’ latest signings Antony Evans, Junior Brown and Leon Clarke – all brought in before Tuesday’s transfer d...Full Story »
Mark Ellis sent off but 10-man Barrow hold Bristol Rovers
Posted Sunday, August 29, 2021 by PA17 hits
Barrow had captain Mark Ellis sent off for violent conduct but still held Bristol Rovers to a 1-1 draw in Sky Bet League Two.Mark Cooper’s side lost Ellis to a straight red card in the 31st minute following an off-the-ball incidentAnd the Cumbrians fell behind in the 43rd minute of a fiery opening half as Sam Nicholson’s shot gave Rovers a deserved lead.But Joey Barton’s visito...Full Story »
Neil Warnock and Tony Mowbray can’t understand red cards in Boro-Blackburn draw
Posted Sunday, August 29, 2021 by PA17 hits
Managers Tony Mowbray and Neil Warnock were surprised by the late red cards that both Blackburn and Middlesbrough received during a competitive 1-1 draw at the Riverside Stadium.Boro captain Jonny Howson struck nine minutes before half-time with a tidy lob to cancel out Rovers’ brilliant opener when Sam Gallagher struck from distance in the 17th minute.Neither side did enough after that to...Full Story »
Foot injury rules Barrow’s Luke James out of Rovers reunion
Posted Friday, August 27, 2021 by PA78 hits
Luke James is expected to be out of action for Barrow as they take on Bristol Rovers.The striker, who spent the 2016-17 season on loan with Rovers, has picked up a foot injury and is expected to be out for the next three to four weeks as he recovers.Barrow are still without a number of players including Matt Platt (back), Jamie Devitt (thigh), Mike Jones (Achilles) and Tom Beadling (cruciate lig...Full Story »
Nine-man St Johnstone’s European journey ends with controversial LASK defeat
Posted Friday, August 27, 2021 by PA82 hits
Nine-man St Johnstone’s European journey ended in some controversy with a 2-0 home defeat to LASK at McDiarmid Park.Following an encouraging 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Europa Conference League play-off in Austria last week, Saints were on level pegging with the visitors at the goalless interval.However, in the 71st minute, substitute Husein Balic fired the ball in from 14 yards and t...Full Story »
Toyosi Olusanya chasing Middlesbrough debut against Blackburn
Posted Friday, August 27, 2021 by PA79 hits
Middlesbrough striker Toyosi Olusanya will hope for a first taste of action for his new club when they entertain Sky Bet Championship rivals Blackburn on Saturday.The 23-year-old former Wimbledon frontman, who spent last season with National League Billericay, was an unused substitute for last weekend’s 0-0 draw at Derby a day after completing his switch to the Riverside Stadium and could ...Full Story »
West Brom boss reveals big plans for Matt Phillips after win at Blackburn
Posted Sunday, August 22, 2021 by PA45 hits
West Brom boss Valerien Ismael said Matt Phillips has a ‘massive part’ to play after setting up one goal and scoring another in his side’s 2-1 win at Blackburn.Phillips crossed for Alex Mowatt to score with a stunning volley in the first minute of the Sky Bet Championship contest.By this point, Albion had hit the woodwork once and Phillips did so again before doubling the lead ...Full Story »
Joey Barton at a loss to explain Bristol Rovers display after Exeter run riot
Posted Sunday, August 22, 2021 by PA25 hits
Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton was at a loss to explain his side’s 4-1 hammering by a rampant Exeter at St James Park.Rovers found themselves 4-0 down inside 24 minutes as Matt Jay (two), Tim Dieng and Harry Kite all scored – and it could have been worse had Exeter taken more of the chances they created.The Pirates were much improved after the break, and Sam Finley curled a belter i...Full Story »
West Brom’s strong start continues with win at Blackburn
Posted Sunday, August 22, 2021 by PA55 hits
West Brom struck in the first minute on their way to a deserved 2-1 win at Blackburn to maintain their unbeaten start to the season.In a pulsating opening 60 seconds, the Baggies hit the woodwork and registered three shots including Alex Mowatt’s spectacular volley – his second goal this week.Matt Phillips doubled the lead from close range in first-half stoppage time as Albion suffoc...Full Story »
Exeter thrash Bristol Rovers after flying start
Posted Sunday, August 22, 2021 by PA65 hits
Exeter hammered a dire Bristol Rovers 4-1 with a devastating first-half display in which they scored all of their goals.Exeter made a superb start and opened the scoring inside three minutes. Padraig Amond’s shot was saved by James Belshaw and Matt Jay finished the rebound from close range.It was 2-0 after 15 minutes and it was Jay again, the diminutive frontman getting across his man and ...Full Story »
Sam Nombe back for Exeter’s clash with Bristol Rovers
Posted Thursday, August 19, 2021 by PA79 hits
Exeter have Sam Nombe available for the Sky Bet League Two visit of Bristol Rovers.The forward is back after a period of self-isolation following a positive Covid-19 test.Archie Collins (knee) remains sidelined with fellow midfielder Josh Coley also absent.Defender Sam Stubbs could be back following his own knee issue.Bristol Rovers will be able to call upon captain Paul Coutts.The midfielder is...Full Story »
Ryan Nyambe likely to remain sidelined as Blackburn host West Brom
Posted Thursday, August 19, 2021 by PA73 hits
Blackburn look likely to be without Ryan Nyambe for home match against West Brom.The right-back has suffered a suspected hamstring injury which kept him out of the midweek win at Nottingham Forest.Leighton Clarkson could be handed a debut after joining on loan from Liverpool.The 19-year-old midfielder was an unused substitute at the City Ground.Robert Snodgrass is edging closer to a return for W...Full Story »
Tony Mowbray happy to see Blackburn ‘sticking together and fighting’
Posted Thursday, August 19, 2021 by PA78 hits
Tony Mowbray praised his Blackburn side for battling their way to a 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest with a stretched squad – and expressed sympathy for his opposite number Chris Hughton.Blackburn saw 12 players leave over the summer, while making only one new addition. Forest had 14 players depart, with Hughton’s squad just bolstered by three signings.Daniel Ayala’s opener was can...Full Story »
Late Darragh Lenihan goal gives Blackburn win over Nottingham Forest
Posted Thursday, August 19, 2021 by PA35 hits
Nottingham Forest suffered a third straight Championship defeat as Blackburn claimed a 2-1 win at the City Ground.Philip Zinckernagel looked to have earned Chris Hughton’s side a point when he hammered Forest level in the 69th minute, to cancel out Daniel Ayala’s goal, which had come two minutes into the second half.But Hughton finds himself under pressure after Darragh Lenihan&rsquo...Full Story »
Joey Barton: Onwards and upwards for Bristol Rovers
Posted Wednesday, August 18, 2021 by PA19 hits
Joey Barton insists Bristol Rovers are “moving in the right direction” after ending an eight-match losing streak with a 1-0 win over Oldham.A 35th-minute header from Harvey Saunders, his first goal for the club, proved enough for a deserved three points.It was Rovers’ first home goal in well over eight hours of football at the Memorial Stadium and the first-half display, in par...Full Story »
Harvey Saunders strike helps Bristol Rovers beat Oldham
Posted Wednesday, August 18, 2021 by PA70 hits
A first-half goal from Harvey Saunders proved enough to give Bristol Rovers a 1-0 League Two victory over Oldham at the Memorial Stadium.Saunders broke the deadlock in the 35th minute, powerfully heading home Harry Anderson’s left-wing cross, with the ball taking a deflection on its way in.The strike ended an eight-match losing streak for Joey Barton’s men, stretching back to last se...Full Story »
Forest boss Chris Hughton may ring changes against Blackburn
Posted Tuesday, August 17, 2021 by PA87 hits
Nottingham Forest boss Chris Hughton could freshen up his team as they go in search of their first Sky Bet Championship points of the new season against Blackburn.Lewis Grabban, back following a period of self-isolation, Alex Mighten and midfielder Joao Carvalho all came off the bench during the second half of Saturday’s 2-1 home defeat by Bournemouth, so could come into contention.Tobias ...Full Story »
Brandon Hanlan set to miss out again for Bristol Rovers against Oldham
Posted Tuesday, August 17, 2021 by PA125 hits
Bristol Rovers are expected to be without striker Brandon Hanlan again as they bid for their first win of the season against Oldham.Rovers are reported to have turned down a bid from Lincoln for Hanlan, who has not appeared for the club this season due to a knee injury.Boss Joey Barton is short of strikers, with summer signing Brett Pitman’s club debut still on hold due to an ankle injury....Full Story »
Rovers boss Rob Edwards counts his blessings after ‘brilliant’ start to season
Posted Sunday, August 15, 2021 by PA26 hits
Forest Green boss Rob Edwards admitted he cannot believe his luck with the squad he has inherited after continuing his fine start in senior management with a 3-1 win at Walsall.Rovers made it two League Two wins out of two under Edwards, appointed as Mark Cooper’s successor in the summer, thanks to Matty Stevens’ double and a Jamille Matt strike.Victory puts Rovers – play-off s...Full Story »
Tony Mowbray praises ‘mature’ Ben Brereton as Blackburn draw with Millwall
Posted Sunday, August 15, 2021 by PA25 hits
Blackburn manager Tony Mowbray believes goalscoring hero Ben Brereton has matured as a player after his header earned a battling 1-1 draw at Millwall.His strike in the 76th minute continued what has been a wonderful summer for the 22-year-old, who starred in the Copa America with Chile following his surprise call-up to their squad.Brereton has now scored in both of Rovers’ Championship fix...Full Story »
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