Joey Barton took little solace from the "loads of good things" Bristol Rovers did in a 2-1 defeat at Shrewsbury Town that "encapsulated the season" for the Gas.
Rovers conceded soft goals at the start of each half to former Gas captain Luke Leahy and Crystal Palace loanee Rob Street, undermining the long stretches of control and pressure that Barton's side produced.
Josh Coburn's poacher's goal 20 minutes from time set up a dramatic conclusion at the New Meadow, but gilt-edged chances were spurned in the closing stages as Shrewsbury hung on for three points in the penultimate game of the campaign.
