Bristol Rovers released 13 players and waved farewell to five loanees this week. Star players like Antony Evans and Sam Nicholson are also out of contract, leaving Joey Barton with the prospect of another busy summer in BS7.
While there were few surprises in the released and retained lists published by the Gas on Thursday, there is uncertainty in several key positions.
That is largely due to the huge success Rovers enjoyed in the loan market this season. Elliot Anderson, Connor Taylor and James Connolly specifically were roaring successful for the Gas, but the deal is you have to give those players back at the end of the rental agreement. The boss is in store for a waiting game if he acts on his desire for all of Rovers' loan stars to return for the challenge of League One.
