‘Very positive’ – Did Bristol Rovers have a successful transfer window?

Bristol Rovers made the most of their summer transfer window, with Joey Barton’s side bringing in 12 new players.

Bristol Rovers made good use of the free and loan markets, and they even spent a bit of money on signing Connor Taylor from Stoke City.

The Gas continue to make their mark on League One as well with Barton’s men expected to improve on their commendable 17th place finish in the third tier last season.

The club currently sit in the same 17th place position, though a 4-1 win over Cheltenham Town last time out and a 1-1 draw with Lincoln City in the game prior suggests that Rovers can improve on last season’s league finish.

Let’s take a look at everything going on at Bristol Rovers this summer…

Connor Taylor (signed from Stoke City) joins the club.

Harvey Vale (courtesy of Chelsea)

Ryan Woods (Hull City loan)

Matthew Cox (Brentford loan)

Tristan Crama (Brentford loan)

Aston Villa loanee Lamare Bogarde

Luke Thomas (unrestricted transfer)

Jevani Brown (free agent)

Jack Hunt (unpaid transfer)

George Friend (no cost transfer)

James Wilson (free agent)

Matt Hall (unpaid transfer)

Ryan Loft (sold to Port Vale) is out.

Morecambe loanee James Connolly

Ryan Jones (on loan from Bromley)

Harry Anderson (discontinued)

Calum MacDonald (publication)

Paul Coutts (discontinued)

Jamie Egan (now available)

Retired Glenn Whelan

(Retired) Alex Rodman

(retired) Anssi Jaakkola

Our assessment…

“One can’t help but admire what Bristol Rovers are doing and the job that Barton is doing there.

“They’ve made some really good free and loan signings this summer and they’ve quite rapidly put together a team that really should be challenging near the play-off places this season.

“The signing of Taylor as well is one of intent from the club and now it’s down to Barton and his staff to get this team really firing, and up the table.

“On the whole, Bristol Rovers have had a very positive summer transfer window, with the club showing that it’s a very attractive place for players to come and play.”