Joey Barton hopes his expanded Bristol Rovers staff will mean his players have more opportunities for one-on-one coaching as he builds towards a more American-style model.
Barton has added Glenn Whelan, a member of last season's promotion-winning side, and former Blackpool development squad manager Danny Ventre to his staff as first-team coaches, working alongside Andy Managan and Kevin Bond.
The manager hopes the bolstered staff setup will enable him to take a broader view of matters at The Quarters as Rovers prepare for games while helping him to receive more specific and detailed feedback on his players.
