Bristol Rovers maintained their play-off spot but lost two valuable points in the promotion race last week. No harm was done but an opportunity was missed as Barton’s men settled for a draw in the North West.
The week dragged again as we waited impatiently for another cup final to come around. Seven long days seemed like seven whole months without a Rovers game in sight. Tranmere would soon come, but so too would the nerves.
Rovers would have been confident ahead of kick-off. Their own form is strong and the performance against Bradford was fluent and dominant, even if the scoreline didn’t suggest that. Tranmere’s form was stuttering at best, failing to win each of their last three.
