Smash and grab brought Bristol Rovers victory as Hartlepool somehow left BS7 with nothing. Aaron Collins smashed the door down and Antony Evans grabbed the loot as the Gas ran for the getaway car with 3 points.
A performance full of promise against Peterborough translated into expectant optimism by the time Hartlepool arrived at the Mem. An above par showing in Cambridgeshire despite a weakened line up filled Gasheads with hope, and this was boosted no end by Barton’s injury revelations on Friday.
It seemed as though Rovers have been without most of their first choice XI for most of the campaign, so to hear of the return of most of them was music to supporters’ ears.
