Joey Barton has today brought up a year in charge of Bristol Rovers - and it has been far from dull.
The former Manchester City player has always been followed by drama and controversy and his spell in charge of the Gas has so far been full of notable episodes, on and off the pitch.
Barton took over a side struggling near the bottom of League One and was looking to restore his reputation after a sour end to his long stay at Fleetwood.