The Bristol Rovers keeper has a consistent game. His ratings include diving (66), positioning (66), reflexes (65), handling (64) and kicking (60). Photo: Getty ImagesThe Bristol Rovers keeper has a consistent game. His ratings include diving (66), positioning (66), reflexes (65), handling (64) and kicking (60). Photo: Getty Images
The Bristol Rovers keeper has a consistent game. His ratings include diving (66), positioning (66), reflexes (65), handling (64) and kicking (60). Photo: Getty Images

Your Bristol Rovers starting XI gallery after January transfer window - according to Football Manager 2023

By Mark Carruthers

Journalist

Published 16th Dec 2022, 17:37 BST
Updated 17th Dec 2022, 07:00 BST

Could this be how Joey Barton’s starting eleven will look after the January transfer window?

It has been a promising return to League One for Bristol Rovers as they head into the crucial Christmas period sat within touching distance of the play-offs.

Joey Barton’s side have enjoyed a positive run of form during December by taking four points from the visit to Bolton Wanderers and last weekend’s home game with Port Vale and they progressed in the Papa John’s Trophy with a 4-1 home win against MK Dons in midweek.

A busy Christmas week lies in wait with visits to Charlton Athletic and Wycombe Wanderers and a home game with Exeter City on the agenda before 2023 opens up with a Memorial Ground clash with Cheltenham Town. All focus will turn towards the January transfer window once that hectic spell of fixtures is complete and we thought we would have a look at how the popular Football Manager 2023 game predicts what business Barton will conduct in the first month of the new year.

A busy Christmas week lies in wait with visits to Charlton Athletic and Wycombe Wanderers and a home game with Exeter City on the agenda before 2023 opens up with a Memorial Ground clash with Cheltenham Town. All focus will turn towards the January transfer window once that hectic spell of fixtures is complete and we thought we would have a look at how the popular Football Manager 2023 game predicts what business Barton will conduct in the first month of the new year.

Another loan signing during the January window, the West Ham United youngster has slotted into the right wing-back position.

5. RWB: Harrison Ashby

Another loan signing during the January window, the West Ham United youngster has slotted into the right wing-back position. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images

Injuries in the squad have led to Anderson being pressed into action as a left-sided wing-back.

6. LWB: Harry Anderson

Injuries in the squad have led to Anderson being pressed into action as a left-sided wing-back. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images

Son of former Wales midfielder Robbie Savage, the Manchester United youngster joined on loan during the January transfer window.

7. CM: Charlie Savage

Son of former Wales midfielder Robbie Savage, the Manchester United youngster joined on loan during the January transfer window. | Manchester United via Getty Imag Photo: Getty Images

The Rovers midfielder has played each and every minute of their season on the game and has one of their highest average ratings.

8. CM: Sam Finley

The Rovers midfielder has played each and every minute of their season on the game and has one of their highest average ratings. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images

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