Joey Barton admits he feels a sense of dissatisfaction despite a "solid season" for Bristol Rovers, but he believes he and his players have learned plenty to take into next year – as he looks to make a fast start in the transfer market.
Rovers are 16th in League One in their first season back at the level with one game to play. Play-off-bound Bolton Wanderers are the visitors to the Mem on Sunday and Barton wants the Gas to go out on a high, but he has had an eye on next season since they secured their third-tier status last month.
A campaign of consolidation means mission accomplished for Rovers this year after two chaotic seasons with relegation followed by promotion, and although the manager is pleased to have avoided relegation danger by a healthy margin, he wants much from his team when they kick-off the new season in August.
