The wait is over for Bristol Rovers as their League One adventure begins this afternoon against Forest Green Rovers at the Mem.
Both teams have risen together from League Two this summer, and both teams doubtless will be confident of getting one over on the other.
Barton has declared his desire to make a number of signings in the final month of the window, but he believes the squad he has available today is good enough to compete and pick up points at the start of the quest to reach 52 to secure their place in the league.