Bristol Rovers 0-3 Morecambe

Rovers went into this game looking for there first 3 points of the season, but after all 3 of Morecambe's goals came in a ten minute spell in the second half, today wasn't Rovers day.
All of Morecambe's goals came as a result of many mistakes the Rovers defence made and they were punished for that.
After a slow start from both teams Rovers began to push forward a bit as the first half came to a finish.  Gary McDonald opened the scoring for the visitors skipping past two defenders and slotting the ball into the back of the net, before defender Nick Fenton made it 2-0  five minutes later, followed by Kevin Ellison who finished of the scoring for the shrimps.  Rovers didn't have a very good start to the game and didn't test the goalkeeper well.  One chance came from Lee Brown who's free kick was caught easily by keeper Barry Roche, when Matt Harrold was caught just outside the box.  Wayne Brown also had a shot in the second half but went wide of the post.  The only other good chance for Rovers came from Eliot Richards who's shots were easily save by the Morecambe goalkeeper.  

Rovers Line UP
2 Michael Smith
3 Jim Paterson
6 Tom Parkes
7 David Clarkson
8 Matt Gill
9 Matt Harrold
10 Eliot Richards
14 Lee Brown
19 Adam Virgo
21 Wayne Brown
28 Sam Walker

 SUBSTITUTES
11 Fabian Broghammer
15 Oliver Norburn
16 Joe Anyinsah
20 Conor Gough
25 Seanan Clucas
26 Matthew Lund

Match Abandoned: Wycombe Wanderers vs Bristol Rovers

Rovers looked to get there first three points of the season away against Wycombe, but after heavy rain and lightning strikes this meant that the stadium safety officer had no choice but to abandon the game after 62 Minutes.

Matt Harrold opened the scoring for Rovers whilst Eliot Richards scored to brilliant goals to put them 3-1 ahead.  For information about how you can claim a refund for that game visit the Bristol Rovers Website http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/wycombe-refund-update-345145.aspx

The New Season Begins: Bristol Rovers vs Oxford United

Rovers were looking to get a good start to the season with there first home game against Oxford United on Saturday 18th August.  Rovers were unfortunate to finish the game losing 2-0 and come away with no points.   This was a disappointing start to the season in the eyes of the players and the fans.  Oxfords first goal came at the 21 minute mark when Jake Forster-Caskey scored from  the edge of the area.  Rovers had many chances, Matt Harold was brought down just outside the box, but Virgo's effort went straight at the wall.  Oxfords second goal came from Alfie Potter just after 30 minutes as he easily ran through the Rovers defence and his shot went straight past Sam Walker.  Clarkson did have a chance to get one back for rovers but his shot was pushed around the bar by Clarke.


Line Up
2 Michael Smith
3 Jim Paterson
7 David Clarkson
8 Matt Gill
9 Matt Harrold
14 Lee Brown
16 Joe Anyinsah
19 Adam Virgo
21 Wayne Brown
26 Matthew Lund
28 Sam Walker

 SUBSTITUTES
5 Garry Kenneth
10 Eliot Richards
11 Fabian Broghammer
15 Oliver Norburn
20 Conor Gough
24 Ollie Clarke
25 Seanan Clucas

Bristol Rovers v. Crewe Alexandra New Years Eve 2011

Rovers are only five points clear off the relegation zone and are in need of some wins to help us et away from the drop zone
The game started off terrible from rovvers after they conceded in only the second minute after Crewe's Leitch-Smith scored from a cross.  Rovers equalised on the 9th minute with a goal from Matt Harrold.  Crewe's next goal was an own goal from Cian Bolger on the 27th minute.  The next goal also came from Crewe and was scored by  Powell on the 33rd minute.  Crewe's 4th goal came just before half time on the 44th minute which was scored by Artell.

Rovers only other goal came from substitute Scott McGleish on the 48th minute.  Crewe managed to score 1 more goal in extra time to make it 5 goals the goal was scored by Powell.

Bristol Rovers 2-5 Crewe Alexandra

Bristol Rovers v. Plymouth Argyle Boxing Day 2011

Paul Buckle only had 2 games left to prove that he should carry on as manager at Bristol Rovers but was unable to get a win at the Memorial Stadium on monday after Rover 3-2 defeat against Plymouth.

The game started off well from Rovers with an Andy Dorman header which came of Lee Brown's cross into the box which was saved by Argyle keeper Jake Cole.  Rovers First goal came when Matt Harrold was fouled in the box to be given a penalty which he struck perfectly into the bottom right hand corner.  The second goal came only 2 minutes later on the 32nd minute when Joe Anyisah crossed the ball into the box for Harrold to fire into the top corner.

Plymouth's first goal came in the 52nd minute when a corner taken by Nick Chadwick is delivered towards Wayne Feeney who strikes for goal.  Rovers had no other chances in the second half and on the 79th minute Nick Chadwick scores from a headed clearance by Byron Anthony and takes the shot which takes a small deflection from Scott Bevan as it goes in.  Plymouth's winner came on the 90th minute when Bevan takes a poor goal kick to see Ashley Hemmings fire home goal number 3.

Tickets for the Aston Villa game went on general sale today-wednesday 28th december.

Gillingham v. Bristol Rovers Saturday 17th December 2011

Rovers struggled in there game against Gillingham on saturday which saw them lose 4-1.  Rovers are currently 18th in the league.
The first of the 4 goals was delievered by Montrose on the 8th minute.  Gillingham had another chance which went wide after Danny Kendall's cross.  Gillingham's second goal came from a penalty after Joe Anyisah's tackle in the box.  In the second half Mustpha caryol went on a brilliant run a struck the ball into the back of the net in hopes of turning the game around.  Shortly after Gillingham almost knocked in a third but the ball came off of the post. 
Gillingham's third came from Jackman who struck at the bottom left corner, there 4th and final goal came from another penalty that was scored by Kedwell.

Final Score: Gillingham 4-1 Bristol Rovers

Bristol Rovers v. Swindon Town Saturday 10th December 2011

After Rovers 1-6 win at AFC Totton on sunday they were hoping to improve on that by getting a win against swindon on saturday as they desperatley needed all 3 points.
Rovers started off brilliantly with Matt Harrold Going one on one with the keeper but was unable to get a good shot a way as he got the ball into his hands.  Rovers were unable to get very many shots after that although created some good chances throughout the first half.  The first goal came form Swindons Paul Caddis in the 38th minute who ran straight through the Rovers midfield and into there defence before slotting a low left-footed shot past goalkeeper Scott Bevan from the edge of the box.  It looked like Paulo Di Canios team were heading for victory.  But late into the second half on the 88th minute Woodards headed home a brilliant goal which came off of Craig Stanley's freekick to equalise.  It was his second goal in successive weeks for Rovers.
Final Score: Bristol Rovers 1-1 Swindon town