Bristol Rovers have been hit-and-miss in the transfer market over the last 20 years, where they've floated between League One and the National League.
The Gas have mainly been in the third tier, as well as a few seasons in League Two, whilst also spending a season in the National League. It's hard to always get your recruitment right, as you're usually contending with the same teams for players, and not all signings are going to work out.
In recent years, Rovers have turned to the loan market under Joey Barton and that is where they've had their success. They gave Elliot Anderson a platform and now the Scotland Under-21 international could potentially find himself playing in the Champions League this year. Connor Taylor had a great time at the Mem last year and fans wanted him back, but unfortunately Stoke City kept hold of him, despite a lack of first-team opportunities.
Not all of Barton's signings have worked out, but neither have his predecessors. It's a gamble exchanging a transfer fee, and so most signings are free transfer or loans, unless you're one of the bigger teams. Plenty of players have come and gone at the Memorial Stadium, some who are still highly regarded to this day whilst others you'd have forgotten ever turned out for the Gas.
Here, BristolWorld pick out 20 players that played for Rangers that you perhaps forgot even pulled on the blue and white quartered jersey... Are we wrong and can you remember or them or did we catch you by surprise?
17. Gavin Williams
Spent a few seasons at Bristol City and after two loan spells at Yeovil, joined Rovers after his contract was up. He played 19 times for Rovers with two goals. He now plays in the sixth tier of Welsh football with Aberfan Social. | Getty Images Photo: Jan Kruger/Getty Images
18. Jean Paul Kalala
The DR Congo international came from France after playing for Nice and played for the likes of Yeovil and Oldham. He made 11 appearances for Rovers and joined Southend United, and retired in 2012 where he’s now a barber. | Getty Images Photo: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images
19. Luke Daniels
Rovers had their fair share of loan goalkeepers and Daniels was another. He played nine times after playing for both Charlton and Rochdale earlier in the campaign. He’s now Middlesbrough’s back-up goalkeeper. | Getty Images Photo: Stu Forster/Getty Images
20. Neil Etheridge
Phillipines international Etheridge played 12 games for Rovers and his arrival saw an upturn in form, with a two-month extension. He was recalled however and had to settle for a place on the bench. | Getty Images Photo: Paul Harding/Getty Images