Two seasons at Bristol Rovers have given James Belshaw ample time to understand his surroundings, his teammates and the strengths and weaknesses of Joey Barton's squad. Through the highs and lows of an eventful chapter in the club's history, the goalkeeper believes there is a trend the Gas need to arrest to make it to the next level.
There have been brilliant bursts of form and incredible moments mixed in, but long-lasting consistency has never quite been found. This season, the Gas have lurched between winning and losing runs repeatedly, which proved to be more than enough to secure their place in the division with several points and a handful of games to spare.
But Barton's ambitions are for Rovers to be much more than mid-table also-rans. He wants to see his team challenge in and around League One's top six next season and he is well aware that a crucial summer transfer window awaits if the 15th-placed Gas are to make the leap.
