We’re unaware of what his choice of snack was as he watched England’s World Cup quarter-final against France at the Mem - not on the big screen, of course - but Joey Barton has had pizza on the mind this week, with his dig at Gareth Southgate and Bristol Rovers now preparing for the last 16 of the Papa Johns Trophy.
Having previously derided the tournament’s group stage as an annoyance, with the Gas three wins away from a Wembley final, interest and importance is growing with each passing game, especially because it is the last cup competition Rovers are competing in.
Managerless MK Dons are the visitors to the Mem in what is a slightly unique set of circumstances as the League One strugglers not only sacked head coach Liam Manning this week, but also three of his coaches leaving veteran defender Dean Lewington to lead what could be a sparsely populated away dugout.
