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Joey Barton reveals the crucial role Steve Black played in Bristol Rovers' win at Leyton Orient

Joey Barton said Bristol Rovers played with the memory of Steve Black in their minds as they defeated Leyton Orient 2-0 at Brisbane Road on Tuesday night.

Black, a man held in the highest regard by Barton having worked with him at Queens Park Rangers, died aged 64 on Saturday, with the Rovers manager penning an emotional tribute to "a legend" on Sunday.

Tributes flooded in for the coach, who was highly respected in both football and rugby circles. His career took in stops at Newcastle Falcons, Wales rugby, the British and Irish Lions, Newcastle United, Sunderland Fulham and Huddersfield Town.

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