It is obvious that Joey Barton has brought sweeping change to Bristol Rovers since his arrival in February 2021, but only when taking a step back is it possible to see the true, massive scale of his overhaul.
Long lists of players have come and gone since Barton took charge. The summer transfer window brought much-needed change after the Gas sank to rock bottom of League One, with the manager taking the chance to almost entirely clean the slate.
More than a dozen players went in either direction in that trading period, and with significant changes off the field that have bestowed more power over transfer decisions in Barton's hands, the squad has been transformed.
