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Bristol Rovers secured automatic promotion in the most dramatic way possible after they knocked seven goals past Scunthorpe on the final day of the League ...

"I’ve had both sides of the coin here. King of the jungle one minute and knocked on your backside next minute. My hometown team Bristol Rovers went into the last day of the season needing to better Northamptons result or win by more than 5 goals than them.. The rest of the English pyramid will sit up and take notice. "Six months ago, they were throwing sausage rolls and V-signs everywhere telling me to get out of town. check the rovers score and..

An incredible 7-0 win against Scunthorpe sealed the most unlikely of last-day triumphs for Bristol Rovers, who edged out Northampton on goals scored to ...

Barton was playing the role of manager and balboy, desperately attempting to speed things up whenever and wherever possible. The Rovers striker potted his shot into the far corner and rushed to fish the ball out of the net. Glenn Whelan, who turned 38 in January and played under Barton at Fleetwood, operated at the base of midfield to help police the odd Scunthorpe attack. Anthony Evans drove in on the hour mark and then scored a fine free-kick with 14 minutes of normal time to play. Two minutes later Bristol Rovers had put a seventh goal past an already relegated Scunthorpe to miraculously leapfrog Northampton on goals scored and into the final automatic League Two promotion place. “Please stay off the pitch,” Barton said in a message transmitted over the speakers, before both teams re-emerged about 15 minutes later.

The Gas have clinched an outstanding victory against Scunthorpe that sees them overtake Northampton Town on goal difference to book their place in League ...

Rovers will join Exeter City and Forest Green in the third tier next season, with Rob Edwards' side securing the title on a dramatic final day. The two sides both started the day on 77 points but the Cobblers had a superior goal difference of five. The Gas recorded their biggest win since 1964 to pip Northampton Town to third place.

BRISTOL ROVERS pulled off a truly astonishing result against Scunthorpe United to snatch promotion from Northampton Town.

Their fate was eventually sealed by the finest of margins, missing out on automatic promotion due to goals scored. Joey Barton's Bristol Rovers pulled off a stunning 7-0 triumph on Saturday afternoon to leapfrog Northampton Town into the League Two automatic promotion spots in the nick of time, despite the latter side achieving a 3-1 win of their own on the final day. A goal from Barrow's Josh Kay saw Northampton's match finish 3-1, giving Rovers the necessary five-goal swing to leapfrog into the automatic spots.

It's been an exciting season so far for Bristol Rovers, who have flown up the League Two table in a fantastic late-season rush. Joey Barton'

Joey Barton's side were only 3-0 up after an hour, but late goals from Antony Evans, Aaron Collins, and Newcastle loanee Elliot Anderson secured a return to the ...

Fans invading the pitch with flares led to 18 minutes of injury time, with the referee warning of an abandonment if a further pitch invasion took place. Capitals' Ilya Samsonov to start at goalie Game 3 vs. Capitals' Ilya Samsonov to start at goalie Game 3 vs.

Bristol Rovers snatched the final automatic promotion spot from League Two in barely believable fashion as they thrashed Scunthorpe 7-0 to pip Northampton ...

Bristol Rovers snatched the final automatic promotion spot from League Two in barely believable fashion as they thrashed Scunthorpe 7-0 to pip Northampton to third place on goals scored. - Bristol Rovers thrashed Scunthorpe 7-0 to pip Northampton to promotion Gas win SEVEN-NIL against Scunthorpe to pip Northampton to League Two automatic promotion on final day of the season - as Joey Barton's side finish third on goals scored

Report as Bristol Rovers claim the final automatic promotion spot from League Two on the final day; Joey Bartons side had to better Northamptons result by ...

It was a feat they somehow pulled off thanks to five second-half goals, the last of which prompted a pitch invasion by Rovers fans that saw both sets of players retreat to the dressing rooms while Barton urged supporters to return to the stands. Bristol Rovers thrashed Scunthorpe 7-0 at the Memorial Stadium to grab the final automatic promotion spot from Northampton Town by goals scored on a remarkable final day of the League Two season. Report as Bristol Rovers claim the final automatic promotion spot from League Two on the final day; Joey Barton's side had to better Northampton's result by five goals, which they did to move the Cobblers into fourth place; pitch invasion after seventh goal delayed full-time

The final game of the League Two season is upon Bristol Rovers and Joey Barton's side remain in contention for automatic promotion.

He is doubtless hoping this will be the last game of his Rovers stint with the Gas getting the job done, and he will want to go out in style if that is the case. The manager hinted he could take an aggressive approach in the immediate aftermath of the Rochdale win, but while Rovers may need a goal rush, they also need cool heads to get the job done on Saturday. Whelan certainly provides that. Rovers' top scorer, certainly, will keep his place in the side as the lone striker. Grant could be in contention to start, as could Nick Anderton and Trevor Clarke. On the left, Barton has options. Anssi Jaakkola will offer backup on the bench.

Bristol Rovers overcame a five-goal disadvantage on goal difference to snatch third place from Northampton Town.

Three minutes later Collins bagged his second of the game leaving Rovers with ten minutes to score one goal to win automatic promotion, with Northampton 3-1 ahead at Barrow and thus one ahead on goal difference in the table. Bristol Rovers have been promoted back to League One by the virtue of goals scored. Collins was the recipient of the next chance at goal and he made no mistake firing in from the edge of the D to put the Gas three goals to the good.

Bristol Rovers vs Scunthorpe United. Sky Bet League Two. 3:00pm, Saturday 7th May 2022. Memorial Stadium.

"And then as a direct consequence the fanbase have turned up and supported them. They really give everything for the Quarters and you get special football days if you get that recipe. But, again, were we going to do it any other way?" Barton said achieving promotion was something he would never forget. "I think my first promotion as a coach I'll always remember. Bristol Rovers thrashed Scunthorpe 7-0 at the Memorial Stadium to grab the final automatic promotion spot from Northampton Town by goals scored on a remarkable final day of the League Two season.

Bristol Rovers were promoted to League One by the virtue of goals scored thanks to a remarkable 7-0 win against Scunthorpe United on the final day.

"As a direct consequence of that, the fans have turned up and supported them because they knew they give everything for the quarters. "There have been some tough moments, but one thing that can’t ever be questioned is the character of our team and our players. The Cobblers won 3-1 at Barrow, but they lost out by the virtue of goals scored with both teams locked on 80 points and 22 goal difference.

Newcastle United loanee Elliot Anderson sealed an unbelievable 7-0 victory for Bristol Rovers in the final day of the League Two season.

Elliot Anderson is some player, can’t wait to see him tearing it up in a Newcastle shirt in the future. On a NUFC level, Elliot Anderson looks like one hell of a player too." Newcastle United loanee Elliot Anderson sealed an unbelievable 7-0 victory for Bristol Rovers in the final day of the League Two season.

Northampton Town have agonisingly missed out on automatic promotion in League Two despite beating Barrow 3-1, with Bristol Rovers 7-0 win taking them into ...

Anderson's goal triggered a pitch invasion from the jubilant Bristol Rovers fans, and after a 16 minute delay, their side saw out the victory before celebrating their promotion. Then in the 85th minute, Elliot Anderson topped off the scoring to complete a historic win. That left it down to goals scored to decide who took third, and Bristol's 71 pipped Northampton's 60, meaning Jon Brady's side will have to battle through the play-offs.

Bristol Rovers secured automatic promotion in the most dramatic fashion after overturning a five-goal disadvantage in the hunt for a spot in League On.

Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Bet £10 & Get £50 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365. “The stewards are on the pitch, they’re trying to get the fans back and the Bristol Rovers players have gone over to try and get their fans back.

Live coverage as Bristol Rovers go for promotion on the final day of the SkyBet League Two season.

A strange atmosphere around the ground. The bench are poised on the touchline. It's been all Rovers but that break has done the visitors some good and they're now in possession. Join us throughout the afternoon for live build-up, match updates, reaction and analysis. And a night. And what a day. Regardless, Barton and his team will be confident of holding up their end of the bargain today. On the whole, Barton's squad is in an excellent place, with confidence at an all-time high after the dramatic comeback win at Rochdale seven days ago. A word on the time The Rovers midfielder shields the ball and draws a stray boot and Rovers have a throw-in right by the corner flag. The Scunny boss, though, insists his players are up for the battle and will not "roll over" as their 72-year EFL stay comes to an end. Moments like that are just priceless, to see the fanbase like that, to see the players, to see the emotion.

Bristol Rovers owner Wael Al-Qadi was a proud man as his patience and belief in manager Joey Barton paid off handsomely on a truly exhilarating day in north ...

“After we scored the goal, they ran onto the pitch and I was slightly surprised to see the referee (threaten to call it off),” he added. “You can see what it means for the fans, it’s just an incredible feeling, this winning feeling to see everybody happy. It took a bit of time but we got there in the end.

First team manager Keith Hill spoke to iFollow Iron following the team's 7-0 defeat to Bristol Rovers, as the club exited the EFL after a 72 year stay.

"We have to change the mentality to work and to want to come in, and the desire and determination. "It’s been ridiculous, that has to change and that is the culture. “We also have to change players controlling what they do and when they do it. The fact of the matter is they’ve done it over 46 games, and we haven’t irrespective of whatever squad of players we have got. “We started the game brightly, conceded an own goal, and then the curve and the momentum of the game changed completely. It was a very difficult game to try and manage, but with the young players we had out it was almost impossible, they were just better than us.

Was this the greatest final day in the history of the Sky Bet League Two?

From the staff to the players to the fans, what a Club. “As a direct consequence of that, the fanbase have turned up and supported them because they knew they’d give everything. “I’m so delighted to get it over the line. You won’t see many fanbases like this in League One or the Championship. We’ll enjoy it all night.” You get special days if you get that kind of recipe.” We’ve just won 7-0 on the final day to get us up. That was four goal contributions for the afternoon for the teenage starlet. And his 15th of the season was soon to follow. Elsewhere, the destination of the League Two title changed hands twice in five minutes as Forest Green Rovers – who were eventually crowned champions – and Exeter City went head-to-head for top spot. It was only now that Gas fans began frantically checking the rule book to see what should happen if their team tied with the Cobblers, who were now winning 3-1 after Barrow pulled a goal back. Young Iron defender Oliver Lobley turned the ball into his own net to give Bristol Rovers the lead. But, to make matters even more astonishing, the Cobblers weren’t messing about, either.

They may have started the celebrations almost 10 minutes too early, rushing the pitch before their own game or Northampton's was finished, but Rovers' fans ...

Bristol Rovers' automatic promotion into League One had the fans and the players emotional last night as they celebrated with gusto. "As a direct consequence of that, the fans have turned up and supported them because they knew they give everything for the quarters. Does this group do it easy?"

The remarkable events of May 7 were vindication for Joey Barton at Bristol Rovers, but he was quick to deflect the praise elsewhere.

He added: "I just really believed in the group and I really believed in what we were doing. That team today and that performance is the epitome of what Blacky preached to me on a daily basis." If we’d have had an average home following we wouldn’t have got the job done. I think I can build a proper army here in this city, something that has not been done at least in the North part of the city before. The lads have turned up and they’ve competed and it’s my belief that if you do that over the course of a season, you get what you deserve. "For me it was a case of believing in the group.

So tight and complex were the possible permutations for gaining the last two play-off places in the Sky Bet Championship that, in midweek, I rang the ...

Joey Barton's Bristol Rovers have returned to League One at the first time of asking after an epic final day in League Two.

Four promotions now in a fine career for the midfielder. Wild celebrations followed, both before and after the final whistle. Stay tuned throughout the day for reaction and analysis of an incredible day in the history of Bristol Rovers Football Club.