The momentum carrying Bristol Rovers up the League Two table came to a rapid halt at Oldham Athletic on Tuesday, delivering an unwelcome reality check for Joey Barton's side.
The Gas never recovered from a chaotic start to the night that saw defensive stalwart Connor Taylor withdrawn from the starting XI in the warm-up and a rearranged defence concede to Davis Keillor-Dunn inside 60 seconds en route to a dismal 2-1 defeat at Boundary Park.
Yes, Rovers were catching Oldham at the wrong time with Latics hero John Sheridan revitalising the club in their bid for EFL survival, but they suffered in a raucous atmosphere and lacked the poise and confidence that was the product of going six unbeaten before Tuesday's game.
