Joey Barton says his trip to watch League Two champions-in-waiting Forest Green Rovers defeat promotion hopefuls Mansfield in midweek has only boosted his confidence in Bristol Rovers.
The Gas have fulfilled all their midweek fixtures after a chaotic run from January to March, and Barton took the chance to head to The New Lawn on Tuesday to get a closer look at both teams. Rovers host Forest Green at the Mem later this month, while the Stags could be a play-off opponent if either side falls short of automatic promotion.
Forest Green took a 1-0 win over 10-man Mansfield to take a huge step towards clinching the title, leaving Mansfield in sixth place and level on points with the Gas. Barton was asked what he learned from his night out in rural Gloucestershire.
