Andy Mangan was left "gutted" as Bristol Rovers shipped a late equaliser on an eventful afternoon to draw 2-2 against Fleetwood Town at the Mem, with Gas manager Joey Barton sent to the stands.
First-team coach Mangan – Barton's right-hand man – handled press duties after the manager was sent off by referee Robert Madden in stoppage time before Fleetwood equalised. He said he did not know why the referee produced a red card.
Shaun Rooney, the pantomime villain of the afternoon after winding up opponents and home fans alike, put the Cod Army ahead with a clinical finish in the 14th minute, although Rovers' defending left plenty to be desired.
