Wael Al-Qadi rose. He had, in his own words, just witnessed a “football miracle” but there was also a look of knowing complacency on his face as the final whistle went. The Bristol Rovers leaned forward, acknowledging those sat in front of him, turned and gave CEO Tom Gorringe a hearty handshake before then looking to his left and embracing a man in a pale blue shirt.
The pair tightly clasped hands, hugged closely while rocking side to side, with the Jordanian then receiving a playful rub on the back of the head and a few considered words of congratulations in his ear. It lasted for a few seconds but was a moment of genuine comradeship and show of respect.
That man in the pale blue shirt was Eddy Jennings. “Ed” to most at Rovers who, by now eagle-eyed and eared Gasheads would have realised has gradually become an influential and important individual at the club since the arrival of Joey Barton last February.
