Aaron Collins is sure the best is yet to come from Bristol Rovers’ “top quality” squad after the Gas left it late to beat Hartlepool United and secure back-to-back League Two wins at the Mem on Saturday.
After a 35-day absence from league action, and seven days removed from a spirited FA Cup exit at the hands of Championship Peterborough United, Rovers were sluggish for much of the game, but goals from Collins and Antony Evans in the final seven minutes earned the Gas a valuable three points.
Joey Barton made seven changes from last weekend’s defeat to Peterborough, with Connor Taylor, Alfie Kilgour and Josh Grant all returning from lengthy injury lay-offs.