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.
5. RWB: Harrison Ashby
Another loan signing during the January window, the West Ham United youngster has slotted into the right wing-back position. Photo: Getty Images
6. LWB: Harry Anderson
Injuries in the squad have led to Anderson being pressed into action as a left-sided wing-back. Photo: Getty Images
7. CM: Charlie Savage
Son of former Wales midfielder Robbie Savage, the Manchester United youngster joined on loan during the January transfer window. Photo: Getty Images
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. Photo: Getty Images