Joey Barton believes moments like what occurred at the Mem at around 4:20pm on Saturday afternoon are precisely what will ensure Scott Sinclair remains in a Bristol Rovers shirt beyond January, with the forward set to be a "big player" for the Gas.
Sinclair scored his first ever Rovers goal on his first full start for the club against Rochdale, almost 18 years since he made his debut appearance in blue and white quarters as a late substitute, aged just 15.
The 33-year-old has signed on a short-term contract until the new year, with both Sinclair and Barton admitting they want to take a longer and closer look at each other before committing to a longer deal.
