Welcome to the dying embers, Gasheads. Deadline days under Joey Barton have, so far, have never failed to be eventful and another busy one awaits Bristol Rovers.
While many clubs lament doing deals at the last minute, it is something Barton is entirely comfortable with and the Gas have done it to great effect in recent times, swooping in late to find value and quality. And with several areas to strengthen, the Rovers boss hopes to repeat the trick in the hours ahead.
Outgoings are on the cards, too, with Barton vowing to be ruthless in the wake of Saturday's "embarrassing" 5-1 defeat at League One strugglers Morecambe. Here is the state of play before tonight's 11pm deadline...
