Joey Barton says Bristol Rovers were punished for "naivety" and a series of defensive mistakes in Saturday's 4-2 defeat to Derby County at Pride Park.
The Gas had been in excellent form throughout October, going unbeaten in eight games in all competitions, but they made a dreadful start, gifting the Rams a fifth-minute lead and more mistakes followed in a chastening first half.
Former Sheffield United forward David McGoldrick was in ruthless form, profiting from the indecisive and error-strewn defending by scoring a hat-trick before the interval, with James Collins also getting on the scoresheet.
