Joey Barton believes Bristol Rovers can make a strong case, but he admits it would be a "miracle" if Elliot Anderson returned to the Gas on loan in the January transfer window.
Rovers signed the Newcastle United talent on January deadline day last season and it proved to be an inspired move, with the dynamic attacking midfielder powering an incredible surge in form that led the Gas to promotion.
For many Gasheads, Anderson ranks among the most talented players to ever don the blue and white quarters and his place in the club's history is cemented with the all-important goal against Scunthorpe United on the final day to make it 7-0, snatching promotion from Northampton Town by the virtue of goals scored.
