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Bristol Post
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Sam Frost

Joey Barton's verdict on Bristol Rovers' performance against Exeter City and the Mem atmosphere

Joey Barton believes Bristol Rovers claimed a "valuable point" against Exeter City on Saturday, albeit he was frustrated by a lack of composure in Rovers' approach play in front of their biggest crowd of the season.

The Gas took an early lead in front of 9,689 supporters in BS7 – a sell-out with terracing safety measures implemented since the start of the season reducing the capacity – with Luca Hoole turning home Antony Evans' corner for his first senior goal.

But Jevani Brown equalised for the Grecians midway through the first half, and both sides had their moments in an entertaining game where the balance of power flipped back and forth.

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