Bristol Rovers News

MANAGER Eddie Howe is pondering his midfield options - " with playmaker Sammy Igoe the latest injury doubt ahead of Saturday's trip to Morecambe.

Jeff Hughes will be available for Bristol Rovers' clash with Swindon Town this weekend - thanks to a refereeing blunder.

Colchester United 1 Bristol Rovers 0: Getting it right at both ends of the pitch is something that Bristol Rovers have found it hard to do with any degree of consistency in recent weeks.

Paul Trollope labelled Bristol Rovers' attacking display as the poorest of the season so far after they suffered their fifth away defeat on the trot at Colchester United.

Kevin Lisbie struck a first-half winner as Colchester saw off Bristol Rovers. Colchester started well and Magnus Okuonghae had a header saved before Anthony Wordsworth went close.

Steve Elliott could be in line for a recall when Bristol Rovers bid to stem their run of four successive away defeats at Colchester United tomorrow.

Bristol Rovers boss Paul Trollope dedicated his side's victory over Exeter City to former chairman Ron Craig .

Bristol Rovers boss Paul Trollope believes Chris Lines is well on the way to becoming a "complete modern day midfielder" as talks to tie him to the club on a long-term deal continue.

As 2009 comes to an end, the Evening Post is giving Bristol Rovers and Bristol City fans the chance to vote for their player of the decade.

ALTHOUGH he made in excess of 250 appearances for Bristol Rovers and is widely regarded by Gasheads as one of their best ever players, Andy Tillson rarely came across Exeter City during his long and distinguished playing career.

On-loan defender Pat Baldwin insists that the brave fightback attempt at Charlton Athletic last Tuesday night shows there is still plenty of spirit in the Bristol Rovers camp , writes James McNamara .

BOSS Micky Adams criticised Port Vale's limp display last night as Rob Taylor's second-half strike spared their blushes against lowly Torquay United.

THE players did well to come back into it considering the terrible start that we made.

Bristol Rovers winger David Pipe has joined League Two Cheltenham Town on loan. The 26-year-old has not appeared for Paul Trollope's side since being arrested after an alleged incident in Bristol city centre and he remains on police bail, while Cheltenham have been short of options at right-back - a position Pipe can also operate in - all season.

Chris Lines is hoping his rich vein of scoring form can help to propel his goals tally into double figures for the first time in his career.

A Bristol Rovers fan who had an operation to remove a brain tumour has presented the hospital staff who saved his life with a cheque to say thanks.

Bristol Rovers fan's view by Dennis Payter: It was certainly a hard-working performance but I cannot believe we are up to seventh in the table after this display.

Charlton held off a Bristol Rovers fightback from two goals down to secure a hard-fought win and keep the pressure up on league leaders Leeds.

PORT Vale have signed versatile 21-year old Sean Rigg on loan from Bristol Rovers.

Chris Dickson is expecting some questions from Bristol Rovers boss Paul Trollope ahead of tomorrow night's clash at Charlton Athletic.