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Joey Barton gives verdict on first week of pre-season for Bristol Rovers and injury update

Joey Barton welcomed an encouraging end to a "really good week" as Bristol Rovers' got their pre-season campaign underway with a 6-1 win at Melksham Town on Friday.

Different XIs featured in each half at the Oakfield Stadium, giving plenty of players the chance to impress and most took the opportunity. Aaron Collins resumed his scoring form with the opener and a Jerry Lawrence penalty and Harvey Greenslade's ruthless finish followed before half time.

New signing James Gibbons made it four moments after coming on and Ryan Jones and Harvey Saunders got in on the act with neat finishes, leaving Barton satisfied with a good night's work before they jet off to Portugal for a training camp on Sunday.

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