Joey Barton believes Bristol Rovers will have to deal with a "Championship-level Bobby Firmino" in the shape of David McGoldrick when Derby County visit the Mem on Saturday, but the Gas manager is confident his in-form team can cause the Rams problems in their promotion pursuit.
Former Premier League forward McGoldrick, 35, has been outstanding for Derby this season with 18 goals and six assists, including a hat-trick in a win over the Gas at Pride Park in October, and Barton is wary of the threat he will pose in BS7.
But Rovers have been buoyed by back-to-back wins over the Easter weekend against Fleetwood Town and Charlton Athletic to all but confirm their place in League One next season. With seven games to play, they sit 13 points clear of Accrington Stanley in the final relegation place.
