Joey Barton believes Bristol Rovers can make a strong case to take Elliot Anderson back to the Memorial Stadium for the remainder of the 2022/23 campaign. However, the former Newcastle midfielder admits it would be a 'miracle,' a claim now made tougher by Eddie Howe saying he'd like to keep the youngster at the club beyond January.
Anderson spent the second-half of last season on loan with the then League Two side, helping the Gas win promotion back to League One with a number of standout moments in blue and white. Barton had hoped to take the young playmaker back to the Mem at the start of this season, but Magpies boss Howe has given the youngster an opportunity to impress with the first team.
The 20-year-old hasn't looked out of place this season and is now attracting interest from Luton Town, Birmingham City, Preston North End and Reading. Anderson managed seven goals and six assists in 20 starts for Barton's Gas last season, and the former Toon midfielder says his side will once again throw their hat in the ring.
