Joey Barton insists Bristol Rovers will be ready for a "feisty" game against Cheltenham Town after a relatively serene win at MK Dons in midweek. At a sparsely-populated Stadium MK, Rovers were in control against a Dons side devoid of confidence and clinched victory thanks to Antony Evans' second-half penalty.
That win made it seven points from a possible nine in the past fortnight for the Gas, lifting them up to 15th in League One. But Barton knows Saturday's trip to Gloucestershire will be a very different test, with Wade Elliott's Robins sure to pose a more physical test amid the more humble yet atmospheric surroundings of Whaddon Road.
The injury woes that had caused Barton plenty of problems during the first 10 games have relented, with the returns of Lewis Gibson and James Gibbons helping to shore up the defence. Cheltenham – 19th in the table – meanwhile, are set to be without star striker Alfie May due to a foot injury.
