Sam Finley just gets it. He typifies the Bristol Rovers fighting spirit, with heaps of quality to boot. Over the course of a turbulent season, the midfielder has been close to a constant source of technical and physical inspiration for Joey Barton's side.
Fan-favourite status has been earned by the scouser as a result. He is a player who had to fight his way into the Football League in his mid-20s and his performances never lack sheer endeavour. With six goals and a smattering of match-winning contributions thrown in, Finley has been a driving force behind Rovers' ascent into the promotion race with two games to play.
The 29-year-old has never known any other way. He told BBC Radio Bristol: "I’m a Liverpool fan, and where we come from the hard work and nitty-gritty stuff is just the norm for us.
