Joey Barton trimmed his Bristol Rovers squad this week with the decision to move on from Trevor Clarke, Zain Westbrooke and Alex Rodman, who were told to find new clubs on Monday.
Barton's squad was already thin before the decision, with the manager eager to make as many as eight signings by the transfer deadline at the end of the month. But he also believes the situation gives him the chance to take a closer look at the youngsters coming off the production line at the academy.
Seven players have been added to the first-team squad for training this week, joining second-year scholar Jerry Lawrence who has been with the group since the start of pre-season.
