We asked ChatGPT to pick the best Bristol Rovers XI of all time - Lambert & Holloway included

Artificial intelligence ChatGPT is the craze right now, and it can be used for almost anything. It's designed to have in-depth conversations with a chat bot, and it can answer any query.

It's a chatbot developed by Open AI is currently free of charge because it's in its research phase, so there's still things to be fine tuned. It's impressive though and could help those who have some queries about a range of topics.

With this technology at our disposal, we've decided that the burning question on the world's mind is what is the all-time Bristol Rovers XI and why? ChatGPT tried their best, and gave some explanations for their inclusion. There’s an emphasis on the teams of yestyear and there’s only one player since the turn of the millennium so this team is up for debate for the older generation of fans.

Ray Warren (Goalkeeper)

ChatGPT explanation: Ray Warren was a highly-regarded goalkeeper who played over 300 games for the club between 1956 and 1966, and was part of the team that won the Division Three championship in 1959-60.

Vaughan Jones (Right Back)

ChatGPT explanation: Vaughan Jones was a reliable and consistent right-back who played over 350 games for the club between 1977 and 1986, and was a member of the team that won the Division Three championship in 1980-81.

Harold Jarman (Center Back)

ChatGPT explanation: Harold Jarman was a strong and commanding center-back who played over 350 games for the club between 1952 and 1962, and was a key player in the team that won the Division Three championship in 1959-60.

Geoff Bradford (Center Back)

ChatGPT explanation: Geoff Bradford is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of Bristol Rovers. He played over 400 games for the club between 1949 and 1964, scoring an incredible 242 goals in the process. He was part of the team that won the Division Three championship in 1959-60, and was the club’s top scorer in eight consecutive seasons.

Danny Boxall (Left Back)

ChatGPT explanation: Danny Boxall was a skillful and tenacious left-back who played over 200 games for the club between 1968 and 1974. He was part of the team that won the Watney Cup in 1972.

David Williams (Right Midfield)

ChatGPT explanation: David Williams was a versatile midfielder who played over 300 games for the club between 1975 and 1982. He was a key player in the team that won the Division Three championship in 1980-81.

Stuart Taylor (Center Midfield)

ChatGPT explanation: Stuart Taylor was a talented and creative midfielder who played over 350 games for the club between 1987 and 1995, and was a member of the team that won the Division Two playoff final in 1990.

Ian Holloway (Center Midfield)

ChatGPT explanation: Ian Holloway was an influential and charismatic midfielder who played over 150 games for the club between 1981 and 1985. He was part of the team that won the Division Three championship in 1980-81.

Goff Fox (Left Midfield)

Chat GPT explanation: Geoff Fox was a tricky and unpredictable left-winger who played over 350 games for the club between 1955 and 1965, and was a member of the team that won the Division Three championship in 1959-60.

Rickie Lambert (Striker)

ChatGPT explanation: Rickie Lambert was a prolific and clinical striker who played for the club between 2006 and 2009, scoring 59 goals in 155 appearances. He was the club’s top scorer in each of his three seasons at the club, and played a key role in the team that won promotion to League One in 2006-07.

Geoff Dunford (Striker)

ChatGPT explanation: Geoff Dunford was a skillful and intelligent forward who played over 300 games for the club between 1965 and 1974. He was part of the team that won the Watney Cup in 1972.

Manager: Bert Tann

ChatGPT explanation: Bristol Rovers have had many successful managers over the years, but one who stands out as the most successful is Bert Tann. Tann managed the club from 1949 to 1960 and oversaw some of the most successful periods in the club’s history.

During his time at Bristol Rovers, Tann led the club to their highest ever finish in the Football League, when they finished sixth in the First Division in the 1955-56 season. He also oversaw two runs to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup in 1951 and 1958, as well as the club’s first ever promotion to the Second Division in 1952.

Tann’s success was built on a solid team ethic, with a focus on teamwork, discipline, and hard work. He was also known for his shrewd signings and tactical nous, and he helped to develop many talented young players who went on to great success at Bristol Rovers and beyond.

Overall, Tann’s record of success at Bristol Rovers makes him the club’s most successful manager, and his legacy continues to inspire fans and players at the club today.