Joey Barton believes Ryan Loft is reaping the rewards of making himself a "24-hour athlete", with the Bristol Rovers striker enjoying an excellent run of form.
The 25-year-old has six goals and two assists in 18 appearances in all competitions this season – good numbers on paper – but those in attendance for Saturday's thrilling 2-2 draw with Plymouth Argyle at the Mem will have seen a target man at the top of his game.
He was able to occupy the attention of Argyle's back three, giving the League One leaders a chastening and bruising afternoon, and Loft showed the development in his all-round game with a sublime assist for Aaron Collins' equaliser.
