Paul Coutts is set to continue his stay at Bristol Rovers after triggering a contract extension, Joey Barton has revealed.
The club captain has been in excellent form throughout Rovers' remarkable upturn in fortunes in the second half of the season, with his experience, poise, leadership and game management skills proving invaluable with the stakes only getting higher in the League Two promotion race.
Additionally, the former Sheffield United midfielder is the guiding influence in a youthful dressing room, driving high standards and morale which are now making a material impact on the pitch for Barton's Gas.