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Gas press conference live: Barton on Accrington, injuries and transfersGood afternoon, Gasheads, and welcome to live coverage of Bristol Rovers' pre-match press conference ahead of Saturday's League One clash at Accrington Stanley. Rovers manager Joey Barton will meet with reporters at The Quarters this afternoon to give the latest on his squad as they prepare for the trip to Lancashire, with injuries and transfers also on the agenda. Despite losing to Plymouth Argyle in the EFL Trophy in midweek, the Gas are in good form in the league prior to the trip to the Wham Stadium, with back-to-back wins lifting them to eighth place.
We feel they are an opponent that if we execute, we can beat them, but if we defend the way we have defended at times, we could lose to The Red Lobster. 16:46Sam FrostBarton on signing "five or six"Oh, I think it's highly unlikely but you don't ask, you don't get. So we're working on it. If we end up doing two or three, that'll still be a good window for us. It's notoriously a tricky window, it's notoriously a window that goes right to the dying embers because people are playing the games that they're playing. It's just a merry-go-round of football transfers. We have to stay as we normally do and hopefully we can get what we need.
It would have been nice to go to Wembley and all that thing, but the priority this season is getting 50-52 points on the board and seeing what we’ve got left to play for. If we can do that in the next five or six games, it sets you up for a nice finish to the season, but for us it’s about winning the game on Saturday against Accrington.
Club captain Paul Coutts is also due to speak at the press conference, which is due to get underway shortly so stay tuned for updates. Scroll down for updates SIGN UP: To receive our free Rovers newsletter, bringing you the latest from the Mem 18:36James PiercyJoey Barton's transfer hopes The Rovers manager wants up to six players signed in this window... but he doesn't have much time left to do it.
If we want to get promoted, we're six players away. 16:44Sam FrostBarton on potential incomingsI'm desperate to bring in five or six, for sure, but as you know whether it's possible will depend on people going out. I still think we're six players away from a side that is a promotion-tilted side. We're doing incredibly well at the minute but if we want to maintain our position and kick on from it, everyone who has been watching the Gas, will be aware of it. I'm working tirelessly to get quality and experience in but it's tricky to find. 16:42Sam FrostBarton on other departuresWe're keen on moving out lads who don't have a chance.
Who are just past the moments of production for us; we've given them opportunities but now we're out of the cups... Trev's gone to Shamrock, I think we're all aware it's tough to get rid of Westy (Zain Westbrooke) at the minute, he's a bit of a footballing leper - which is bizarre because he is a quality player. It hasn't worked out for him here, he's had multiple opportunities, I just think he needs a fresh start. Hopefully, he can find a coach who will give him a chance because it will take a bit of time to regain his confidence.
I have told people in no uncertain terms today that we will be scouring the market for better players and if you’re in the jersey now, you need to do everything you can to stay in it. I think the front side of the team is pretty set and they are efficient. The backside of the team is absolutely still up for grabs. We have got young players in there and if we can add a bit of nous or experience, I think we would be foolish not to do so and I’m possibly targeting two or three players in that defensive side of the team because if we sort that out, I think we’ve got a chance17:19Sam FrostBarton on injuries(Jordan Rossiter) is not on the grass.
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You are looking at possibly after the window closes for Jordan, it might be February. Lewis Gibson is going to be a little bit longer than we anticipated, mainly because he’s had problems in that area before so we just have to be careful with him. But we still feel we have enough quality. 17:03Sam FrostJB explains decision to rest key players on TuesdayWe want to progress in a cup competition but we’re also 13-15 points away from League One safety.
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Read the full story HEREBristol Rovers manager Joey Barton (Will Cooper/JMP)17:55KEY EVENTScott Sinclair latestBristol Rovers have sent their final contract offer to Scott Sinclair, Joey Barton has revealed, as the winger enters the final two weeks of his agreement at the Mem. Read the full story hereScott Sinclair of Bristol Rovers. (Image: Will Cooper/JMP)17:20Sam Frost'We will be scouring the market'People are scrapping it out.
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