Joey Barton backs Whelan to one day manage Ireland
Joey Barton believes Glenn Whelan has all the qualities required to carve out a career as a top-level coach and tipped the Dubliner to one day manage the Republic of Ireland.
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'It's not been dull' - New faces at Forest Green but old ways remain before Bristol Rovers test
The League Two promotion race was a distinctly South West affair last season with all three sides gaining an automatic pathway into the third tier being from the region: Bristol Rovers, Exeter City and league champions Forest Green Rovers.
Scott Brown made following Rangers horrible and he was my scourge for nine years says Barry Nicholson
The sight of Scott Brown lifting silverware season after season routinely riled Rangers fan Barry Nicholson. That grin and the grip on the league trophy left Fleetwood’s first team coach fuming from afar.
How League One is predicted to finish with Derby County champions and Bristol Rovers struggling
Data experts and bookmakers have differing perspectives of Bristol Rovers' possible fortunes in League One this season, producing very different predictions of how they will fare in the third tier.
Barton's new routine, Flint's night to forget and a late entrance: Bristol Rovers moments missed
Bristol Rovers' pre-season campaign ended in near-ideal fashion with a 2-0 victory over Stoke City on Tuesday, offering plenty of encouragement ahead of the Pirates' return to League One.
Joey Barton outlines Zain Westbrooke's place in his plans at Bristol Rovers after loan woes
Joey Barton has been impressed by Zain Westbrooke's efforts in pre-season and the midfielder has done "nothing but enhance his claim" to force his way back into Bristol Rovers' squad for the season ahead.
Bristol Rovers verdict: Pleasing signs for Barton, Marquis' key role and a shot at redemption
Bristol Rovers returned to the Mem for the first time since their promotion heroics 10 weeks ago, and they did so in some style on Tuesday night. Joey Barton's Gas were worthy winners against a Stoke City side nearing full strength.
Joey Barton reveals Bristol Rovers transfer interest in Championship player
Following a successful season in which Bristol Rovers achieved promotion to League One, Joey Barton is now looking ahead to next season with the hope of his side being able to retain their place in the league above.