After a superb scoring streak that was pivotal in turning Bristol Rovers's season around, Aaron Collins is enduring something of a dry spell in front of goal, but that has not stopped manager Joey Barton from singing his praises.
Collins has not scored in his past seven starts, but with 13 goals in all competitions, the 24-year-old remains Rovers' top scorer this term. After joining last summer from Forest Green Rovers, Collins took 19 games to get off the mark, but he found form in front of goal after a stunning strike against Oxford United in the FA Cup in November broke his duck.
He went on to reel off 11 goals in 17 League Two games, from mid-December to March, delivering multiple defining moments and man of the match performances. But the games have got tighter as the pressure of the run-in rises and Collins, while continuing to lead the line with great vigour, has seen the fewer chances in front of goal.
