Buoyed by Saturday’s win over Cambridge United, attention for Bristol Rovers and Joey Barton turns to a trip to MK Dons on Tuesday evening. With the manager finding a winning formula at the weekend, changes to his team are likely to be minimal for the game at Stadium MK.
For the first time this season, Barton had genuine depth to his resources at the weekend with the worst of a defensive injury crisis behind them. Competition for places is increasing and the Gas will be confident of climbing further after moving to 19th in League One on Saturday.
Like the Gas, MK Dons have had a difficult start to the season. Just a few months ago, they were close to breaking into the Championship, but with star players exiting over the summer, Liam Manning’s side are in the relegation zone after 12 games. Here is how Rovers could line up for the challenge in Buckinghamshire…
