The 11 Bristol Rovers players who are currently set to leave in 2024

Bristol Rovers are in their second season in the English third tier after successfully surviving in League One last season.
The Gas, managed by Joey Barton, recently underwent a partial takeover led by Kuwaiti investor Hassain AlSaeed, which has injected new life into the club, even though a deadline-day deal to bring Jonson Clarke-Harris back to the club fell through.

Rovers are now 17th in the table after six league games, having won one, drawn three, and lost twice.

Contracts are one issue that will need to be handled throughout the season, as several players’ contracts will expire at the end of the 2023-24 season.

Let us now examine the 11 players who right now will be departing the Memorial Stadium when their contracts expire in June 2024.

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Lewis Gordon

Gordon, a former Scotland youth international, joined from Brentford last summer and has been a regular fixture under Barton.

The 22-year-old could do more when it comes to grabbing assists from full-back, but he’s solid enough at League One level with the potential to improve.

Luca Hoole

An academy graduate, Hoole will likely pass the 100 appearance mark for Rovers later in the season.

A versatile 21-year-old defender, the right-back spot looks to be Hoole’s if he is fit and available and it’s important that he gets tied down to a new deal by the club.

John Marquis

The experienced striker joined last summer from Lincoln and hit the back of the net nine times in league action, proving to be a worthwhile option.

The signing of Jevani Brown however means it is likely that the 31-year-old has to play backup this season for the most part.

Jordan Rossiter

Rossiter followed Barton to Bristol Rovers from Fleetwood in 2022, but he hasn’t been seen since December last year because of a knee injury.

The ex-Liverpool midfielder missed the entirety of pre-season and it’s unknown when he will return to action – his lengthy absence could cost him an extension to his deal

Sam Finley

Finley is Rovers’ current captain and is into his third season with the club – he is another player that followed Barton to the blue and white half of Bristol.

The 31-year-old will probably be in line for at least another year at the club if he continues to be a reliable presence in the engine room, having played 38 times in League One last season.

James Gibbons

Gibbons joined from Port Vale in 2022 but wasn’t always a starter under Barton – despite that though he still featured 34 times in all competitions.

He will battle with Luca Hoole for a spot at right-back when he has recovered from a foot injury, but if he has to play second fiddle then there’s every chance he won’t be offered an extension.

Scott Sinclair

Some 18 years after making his debut for the club as a 15-year-old, Sinclair returned to Bristol Rovers in October 2022 in a deal that ended up being quickly extended due to his performances.

The winger scored five times in League One last season and whilst he won’t always be a starter under Barton, his experience is vital.

James Belshaw

It’s likely that Belshaw will have to play second fiddle to Matthew Cox this season following his loan move from Brentford.

Belshaw kept just the eight clean sheets in 38 league matches last season and he will not likely see much game-time in the 2023-24 campaign.

George Friend

Having barely featured for Birmingham City in the last year, Friend dropped into League One with the Gas over the summer to add some more experience to the defence.

The 35-year-old has started twice already this season in the league and he may not be able to do many 90 minutes as he reaches the end of his career, but his know-how will be important.

Harvey Greenslade

19-year-old striker is honing his craft in non-league and is currently back on loan at Truro City in the National League South.

Should he impress in the sixth tier then there’s a chance that he could earn himself a new deal at the Memorial Stadium.

Josh Grant

Rovers have an optional year’s extension for Grant, who hasn’t had the best luck with injuries in recent years.

The versatile 24-year-old missed most of last season through a knee issue but he is back for the 2023-24 season with a point to prove and likely with a hope that he will still be around next season.