Late pain was traded for early delight seven days on for Bristol Rovers as Joey Barton's side stormed to a 4-0 win at Burton Albion on Saturday, opening their account with a memorable performance on the road at the Pirelli Stadium.
Last week's last-gasp defeat to Forest Green Rovers had consequences for members of Barton's squad, leading to an eventful week at the Mem with two players who started that game exiled and told to find new clubs. Questions were being asked, but the Gas changed the narrative at the first opportunity, and in some style.
They were aided by a foolish red card inside a minute; Conor Shaughnessy gifted the Gas a man advantage with a clumsy trip on the edge of his own box to deny a clear scoring chance. But the Gas still had to pounce on the opportunity, and they duly capitalised.
