Joey Barton joked that he’s reticent to praise Bristol Rovers goalscorer Josh Coburn too much, out of fear of perking interest at Middlesbrough and causing Michael Carrick to recall the striker.
Coburn scored for the second successive game for the Gas with a wonderful finish to secure a point against Sheffield Wednesday. The 19-year-old seized upon Antony Evans’ pass, which was dummied by Aaron Collins, before lifting the ball over David Stockdale.
It was Coburn’s third goal for Rovers since signing on loan at the end of the summer window and while his impact has been delayed due to a knee injury, he’s proving another astute piece of business by Barton and his recruitment team.
