A deadline day laden with frustration for Bristol Rovers ended with some reward in the final hour of trading with the arrival of Elliot Anderson from Newcastle United.
With attempts to sign Callum Camps and Liam Sercombe coming up short, Joey Barton and his staff moved late to tick off one area on their wishlist with the addition of the 19-year-old Magpies prospect on loan for the rest of the season.
Barton made clear ahead of deadline day that central midfield and left-back were his priority areas to address in the final moments of January transfer window, and Anderson bolsters the manager's options in the middle of the park.
