Bristol Rovers have picked up back-to-back wins but Joey Barton says they are "not out of the woods" yet and they still have plenty to improve after Tuesday's 1-0 win at MK Dons. However, with Rovers' injury woes relenting, the manager is excited by the potential of his young squad.
The Gas delivered an authoritative performance on the road at Stadium MK, allowing just four shots and only one on target. Creating chances at the other end, though, was proving difficult but Barton's side came on strong in the second half and deservedly got a winner from the penalty spot, with substitute Antony Evans scoring from 12 yards after Ryan Loft was fouled.
Rovers have won three successive games in all competitions and have taken seven points from a possible nine in League One in the past fortnight, rising to 15th in the table. After a chastening start to the season stemming from a defensive injury crisis, Barton's Gas have established a footing in the third tier, but he is under no illusions – they are not yet the finished article.
