Joey Barton believes Bristol Rovers did the right thing by taking no risks with a potential injury to Lewis Gibson as the Gas wait for news on the centre-back.
Gibson was forced off in the 59th minute of the New Year's Day win against Cheltenham Town at the Mem and a prolonged absence for the Everton loanee would be a significant loan for Gas boss Barton. Gibson being left-footed brings balance to the defence and enhances Rovers' ability to build attacks from the back.
The 22-year-old has played 17 times this season for Rovers in League One and although the Gas have a poor defensive record, they have generally been stronger with Gibson in the team after he missed several weeks with an ankle problem earlier in the season. Barton rates him very highly, too.
