Bristol Rovers F.c Best Players of All Time

Bristol Rovers Football Club is a well-known and established professional football club based in Bristol, England. Founded in 1883, the team has become one of the most successful teams in English football history. Currently playing in League One, they are known for their passionate supporters and have been competing since 1897 at various locations throughout North Bristol before moving to their current home ground; Memorial Stadium Horfield – where they have played since 1996. With a rich heritage full of ups and downs over the years that include winning both Division Three South Cup (1960) as well as Johnstone’s Paint Trophy (2007), fans remain proud and loyal despite recent events on or off the pitch – making them an essential part of British sport culture.

1. Rickie Lambert

Forward

Career

• 1992–1997: Liverpool
• 1998–2000: Blackpool
• 2001–2002: Macclesfield Town
• 2002–2005: Stockport County
• 2005–2006: Rochdale
• 2006–2009: Bristol Rovers
• 2009–2014: Southampton
• 2014–2015: Liverpool
• 2015–2016: West Bromwich Albion
• 2016–2017: Cardiff City
• 2013–2014: England
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Rickie Lambert is a former English footballer who played as a striker for Liverpool between 1992-1997 and then again from 2007-2013. He was born in Kirkby, Merseyside on 16 February 1982 to parents Ronnie and Joan Lambert.

Rickie started his career at Liverpool where he made 206 appearances scoring 86 goals during 7 years with the club winning 3 Premier League titles, 1 FA Cup and 2 League Cups along the way before moving to Southampton in January 2007 for £4 million (£5million including add-ons).

After struggling to find form at The Saints, Lambert moved back to Anfield on a free transfer in July 2013 after being released by West Bromwich Albion six months earlier. 

Rickie retired from professional football following the conclusion of his contract with Liverpool at the end of the 2014/15 season having scored 44 goals in 104 league appearances (104 starts).

In 2003, Lambert was voted PFA Young Player of Year after netting 25 goals for Leeds United during their promotion campaign which saw them reach Division One for the first time since 1972. 

Since retiring from playing professionally, Rickie has continued his association with Liverpool as assistant coach under Jurgen Klopp helping guide them to victory in both Europa League Final against Sevilla as well as Champions League Final against Real Madrid last year.

Also Played For: efl league one, stockport county f.c

2. Vitālijs Astafjevs

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1990–1992: Daugava Rīga: 26: (11)
• 1992–1996: Skonto: 99: (43)
• 1996–1997: Austria Vienna: 26: (1)
• 1997–1999: Skonto: 55: (17)
• 1999–2003: Bristol Rovers: 108: (16)
• 2003–2004: Admira Wacker: 28: (2)
• 2004–2005: Rubin Kazan: 30: (10)
• 2006–2008: Skonto: 26: (6)
• 2009: RFS/Olimps: 14: (1)
• 2009: Ventspils: 5: (0)
• 2010: Skonto: 14: (2)
• Total: : 431: (109)
• 1992–2010: Latvia: 167: (16[1])
• 2010–2014: Skonto Riga (assistant manager)
• 2012: Skonto-2
• 2013: Latvia U-21 (assistant manager)
• 2013–2018: Latvia (assistant manager)
• 2014–2016: FK Jelgava
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Vitālijs Astafjevs is a Latvian footballer who played for Skonto and Bristol Rovers. He was born in Riga, Latvia on 3 April 1971 and began playing football with local side Daugava Rīga before moving to Skonto in 1990.

He made over 100 appearances for the club during his time there before joining Austrian side Vienna in 1997. In 1999 he moved to English side Bristol Rovers where he stayed until 2003 when he retired from professional football at the age of 32 due to injury problems.

After retiring from playing, Vitālijs worked as a coach with various clubs including Daugava Rīga, FK Ventspils, FC Jūrmala and BFC Tiraspol amongst others before taking up a role as assistant manager at SK Brann in 2018 Vitālijs Astafjevs is a Latvian football manager who has worked as an assistant manager at Skonto Riga, Latvia U21 and FK Jelgava.

He began his career in 1992 with Latvia before spending 16 years with the club between 1992 and 2006. In 2007, he moved to Rubin Kazan where he spent two seasons before returning to Skonto for another six years between 2008 and 2014. In 2018, Astafjev took up the position of assistant manager at Latvia national team.

3. Scott Sinclair

Career

• : Bath Arsenal
• 1998–2004: Bristol Rovers
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2004–2005: Bristol Rovers: 2: (0)
• 2005–2010: Chelsea: 5: (0)
• 2007: → Plymouth Argyle (loan): 15: (2)
• 2007: → Queens Park Rangers (loan): 9: (1)
• 2008: → Charlton Athletic (loan): 3: (0)
• 2008: → Crystal Palace (loan): 6: (2)
• 2009: → Birmingham City (loan): 14: (0)
• 2009–2010: → Wigan Athletic (loan): 18: (1)
• 2010–2012: Swansea City: 82: (28)
• 2012–2015: Manchester City: 13: (0)
• 2013–2014: → West Bromwich Albion (loan): 8: (0)
• 2015: → Aston Villa (loan): 9: (1)
• 2015–2016: Aston Villa: 27: (2)
• 2016–2020: Celtic: 105: (40)
• 2020–2022: Preston North End: 78: (12)
• 2022–: Bristol Rovers: 12: (3)
• 2005–2006: England U17: 5: (3)
• 2006–2007: England U18: 4: (3)
• 2007–2008: England U19: 5: (2)
• 2009: England U20: 1: (0)
• 2010–2011: England U21: 7: (1)
• 2012: Great Britain Olympic: 4: (1)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:40, 7 January 2023 (UTC)

Sinclair started his career with Bristol Rovers before moving to Chelsea in 2005. Sinclair spent five seasons at Chelsea, winning the Premier League and FA Cup in 2008.

In 2010, Sinclair joined Plymouth Argyle on loan and helped them reach the Championship play-offs that year. After leaving Chelsea, Sinclair had a short spell at Sunderland before returning to Plymouth Argyle in 2014 where he remained until 2018 when he was signed by Bristol Rovers.

Sinclair has represented England at youth level but is yet to make an appearance for the senior side Sinclair is a talented footballer who has played for several Premier League clubs. 

Sinclair first came to prominence when he was loaned out to Swansea City in 2009. He then had a successful time at Manchester City, before joining Aston Villa in 2015.

Sinclair has represented England at various levels, including the U17s and U20s teams, but his greatest achievement may be winning bronze medals with Great Britain at the Olympics in 2012. 

In 2020 Sinclair will move on from Celtic and join Preston North End on a permanent deal - hopefully confirming his status as one of the best players in English football.

4. Alfie Kilgour

Defender

Career

• –2016: Bristol Rovers
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2016–: Bristol Rovers: 118: (7)
• 2016: → Mangotsfield United (loan): 10: (1)
• 2016: → Cirencester Town (loan): 7: (1)
• 2018: → Hungerford Town (loan): 9: (1)
• 2018–2019: → Maidenhead United (loan): 18: (3)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:07, 5 October 2022 (UTC)

Alfie Kilgour is a young central defender who currently plays for Bristol Rovers. Alfie started his career with Arsenal, but was released in 2017. He then joined Bristol Rovers on a two-year contract.

Alfie has represented England at youth level and won the U17 World Cup in 2015. In 2018, he made his debut for the senior national team and helped them qualify for the World Cup finals later that year.

Alfie is known as an hard-working player who always puts in 100% effort during matches. Alfie Kilgour is a talented young footballer who has played for Bristol Rovers in the Football League and Mangotsfield United on loan.

He has been described as an attacking midfielder with good passing ability and speed on the ground. Alfie Kilgour is currently playing for Hungerford Town on loan, where he is having an impact in the league table.

5. Geoff Bradford

Career

• 19??–1949: Soundwell
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1949–1964: Bristol Rovers: 461: (242)
• 1955: England: 1: (1)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Geoff Bradford was born in Bristol, England in 1927 and died there in 1994. He played football for a number of clubs throughout his career, including Bristol Rovers and Wimbledon.

In 1988, he was awarded the FA Cup after leading Rovers to victory over Wimbledon in the final. Geoff Bradford is remembered as one of the most successful English footballers of his era, with multiple honours to his name including The FA Cup and Championship medals.

Geoff Bradford is best remembered for his time at Bristol Rovers, where he helped the club to win consecutive league titles in the early 1950s. 

Geoff Bradford also represented England at international level, appearing as a substitute against Hungary in 1955. After retiring from football, Geoff Bradford worked in a number of different roles, including as secretary and general manager of Bristol Rovers' successor club Yeovil Town.

Geoff Bradford passed away aged 87 on 24 September 2016 after suffering from Alzheimer's disease for many years.

6. Anssi Jaakkola

Goalkeeper

Career

• –2003: FC-88
• 2003–2004: TP-47
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2004–2006: TP-47: 17: (0)
• 2007–2010: Siena: 1: (0)
• 2009: → Colligiana (loan): 7: (0)
• 2010–2011: Slavia Prague: 2: (0)
• 2011–2013: Kilmarnock: 14: (0)
• 2013–2016: Ajax Cape Town: 78: (0)
• 2016–2019: Reading: 20: (0)
• 2019–: Bristol Rovers: 50: (0)
• 2007–2009: Finland U21: 11: (0)
• 2011–: Finland: 3: (0)

Jaakkola is a goalkeeper who currently plays for Bristol Rovers. Jaakkola began his career with FC-88 before moving to TP-47 in 2003. Jaakkola spent two seasons with Slavia Prague, appearing in over 20 matches between 2009 and 2011.

Jaakkola has also spent time on loan at Serie A side Siena during the 2010–11 season. The 35 year old goalkeeper is contracted to Bristol Rovers until the end of the 2017–18 campaign. Anssi Jaakkola was born in Kemi, Finland on 13 March 1987.

He started his footballering career playing for FC-88 before moving onto TP-47 at the age of 17 where he made 17 appearances and kept one clean sheet between 2004 and 2006.

In 2007, Jaakkola signed for Serie A side Siena[5], making 7 appearances (all as a substitute) without scoring any goals while spending one season there before returning to England in 2009, signing for Colligiana on a temporary basis.

Finally, after an impressive loan spell at Czech outfit Slavia Prague, Jaakkola re-signed with Bristol Rovers ahead of their return to League One following relegation from Football League Championship last term.

7. Marcus Stewart

Forward

Career

• 1991–1996: Bristol Rovers
• 1996–2000: Huddersfield Town
• 2000–2002: Ipswich Town
• 2002–2005: Sunderland
• 2005–2007: Bristol City
• 2006: Preston North End (loan)
• 2006: Yeovil Town (loan)
• 2007–2008: Yeovil Town
• 2008–2011: Exeter City
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Marcus Stewart is a former professional footballer who played as a striker. He began his career with Bristol Rovers, before moving on to Hull City and Burnley.

He later had spells at Wigan Athletic and Dundee United, before retiring in 2007 after playing for Chesterfield in League Two. Stewart has since worked as the Head of Player Development at Yeovil Town, helping the club reach promotion to League One in 2016.

In October 2018 he was appointed manager of National League North side AFC Fylde. Marcus Stewart played for Bristol Rovers, Huddersfield Town and Ipswich Town in the 1990s. 

He then had a loan spell at Preston North End before joining Yeovil Town in 2007. In his eight years with Exeter City he scored 85 goals in League appearances.

Also Played For: ipswich fc, sunderland a.f.c

8. Mike Barrett

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1976–1979: Shirehampton Sports: :
• 1979–1984: Bristol Rovers: 129: (18)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Mike Barrett was an influential musician and songwriter who tragically died at the age of 24. Mike's music was characterised by a strong sense of melody and emotion, which earned him a following among fans both within and outside the UK music scene.

His death remains one of rock music's most tragic stories; his untimely passing leaving behind wife, children and many friends grieving his loss. 

Mike Barrett was born in Bristol, England and played for Shirehampton Sports in the 1976-1979 season. He then moved to play for Bristol Rovers from 1979-1984 where he made 129 appearances and scored 18 goals.

After playing for Rovers, Barrett retired from football and started a family with his wife Lesley in 1984. Mike Barrett passed away at the age of 59 on January 3rd 2018 after a long battle with cancer.

9. George Petherbridge

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1945–1962: Bristol Rovers: 457: (85)
• 1962–1963: Salisbury: ?: (5)
• 1963–1964: Falmouth Town: 20: (9)
• 1964–1965: Maidenhead United: 2: (1)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

George Petherbridge was born in Devonport, England on May 19th 1927. He played for several clubs in the English football league system before moving to Europe to play for Barcelona and Real Madrid.

After his playing career ended he became a manager and led teams including Portsmouth, Swindon Town, Aston Villa and Birmingham City. He died of cancer at the age of 85 on March 4th 2013 George Petherbridge began his senior career with Bristol Rovers where he played for over a decade.

He was part of the Salisbury side that reached the FA Cup Semi-Final in 1962 but lost to Newcastle United. In 1963, George joined Falmouth Town and helped the club win promotion to the Football League First Division in 1964. 

The following year, George signed for Maidenhead United and remained with them until 1965 when they were relegated back into non-league football.

After leaving Maidenhead, George spent two seasons playing for Ramsgate before retiring from professional football at the age of 34 years old. 

Throughout his career, George made 85 appearances in league play and scored 9 goals - an impressive total considering he only started playing professionally at such a young age.

10. Chris Lines

Midfielder

Career

• 2001–2002: Bitton
• 2002–2004: Bristol Rovers
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2004–2011: Bristol Rovers: 168: (21)
• 2011–2013: Sheffield Wednesday: 47: (3)
• 2013: → Milton Keynes Dons (loan): 16: (0)
• 2013–2015: Port Vale: 61: (3)
• 2015: → Bristol Rovers (loan): 8: (1)
• 2015–2019: Bristol Rovers: 138: (9)
• 2019–2021: Northampton Town: 35: (3)
• 2021–2022: Stevenage: 51: (3)
• 2022–: Bath City: 22: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:00, 28th december 2022 (UTC)

Chris Lines is a midfielder who currently plays for Bath City. He was born in Bristol, England on 30 November 1985 and started playing football at the age of six with his local team West Somerset Battery.

After impressing during youth levels, he signed professional terms with Bristol Rovers in 2003 where he would make over 150 appearances before moving to Bath City in January 2017. 

A versatile player who can play either as an attacking midfielder or central defender, Chris Lines has represented both England U18s and U21s at various levels and won two caps for the full national side in 2010-11.

Known for his hard work off the pitch as well as on it, Chris Lines is popular within the English football community for his character and leadership qualities both on and off the field.

11. James Belshaw

Career

• 1996–2005: Notts County
• 2006–2009: Heanor Town
• 2009: Walsall
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2009–2012: Duke Blue Devils: 78: (0)
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2013–2014: Nuneaton Borough: 31: (0)
• 2014–2017: Tamworth: 113: (0)
• 2017–2021: Harrogate Town: 161: (0)
• 2021–: Bristol Rovers: 76: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:11, 11 December 2022 (UTC)

James Belshaw is a goalkeeper who currently plays for Bristol Rovers. He was born in Nottingham, England on October 12th 1990 and started playing football at the age of six with local side Hucknall Town.

Belshaw progressed through the youth ranks at Aston Villa before signing his first professional contract with the club in 2010. 

He made his debut for Aston Villa against Sheffield United in January 2011 and has since gone on to make over 100 appearances for the club, including appearing in both legs of their League Cup semi-final victory over Liverpool in 2013/14 season.

In July 2014, it was announced that Belshaw had signed a three year deal with Bristol Rovers following lengthy talks between both clubs and he made his debut for them later that month against Ipswich Town. 

James has represented England at under-17, under-19 and under-21 levels but is yet to win any caps despite being named as part of manager Gareth Southgate's provisional squad for Euro 2016 this summer.

12. John Marquis

Career

• 2009: Millwall
• 2009–2016: Millwall
• 2010: Staines Town (loan)
• 2013: Portsmouth (loan)
• 2013: Torquay United (loan)
• 2014: Northampton Town (loan)
• 2014: Northampton Town (loan)
• 2014: Cheltenham Town (loan)
• 2015: Gillingham (loan)
• 2015–2016:  Leyton Orient (loan)
• 2016: Northampton Town (loan)
• 2016–2019: Doncaster Rovers
• 2019–2022: Portsmouth
• 2022: Lincoln City
• 2022: Bristol Rovers
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:08, 10 January 2023 (UTC)

Marquis is a 30-year-old English centre forward who currently plays for Bristol Rovers. Marquis started his career at Millwall and enjoyed some successful seasons there, including helping the Lions to promotion from League One in 2013.

Marquis then moved on to play for Doncaster Rovers before joining Bristol Rovers in January 2019. He has so far made 25 appearances for the Robins in all competitions this season. 

Marquis is known for his powerful striking ability and excellent finishing skills, which have helped him score goals at both professional levels and internationally for England U21s, U19s and the Under 21 team (who he captained in 2017).

In addition to his footballing skills, Marquis also possesses good strength and physicality, which he uses to win aerial challenges and help create chances for teammates; he has been described as an "outstanding header of the ball". 

Although not originally built as a central striker, Marquis' natural attacking instincts mean that he can often be found playing up front instead – something that has proved very effective with Bristol Rovers this season given their struggling defence.

Also Played For: millwall f.c

13. Josh Coburn

Career

• –2019: Sunderland
• 2019–2021: Middlesbrough
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2021–: Middlesbrough: 23: (5)
• 2022–: → Bristol Rovers (loan): 15: (9)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:38, 7 January 2023 (UTC)

Joshua Coburn is a forward who currently plays for Bristol Rovers. He was born in Bedale, England on 6 December 2002 and stands at 6 ft 3in tall. Coburn started his career with the youth team of Wolverhampton Wanderers before joining Bristol Rovers in 2016.

In total he has made 31 appearances for the club, scoring seven goals including one during the 2017-18 season which helped them reach the League One play-offs where they lost to Derby County in a penalty shootout after being 2–0 up at half time. 

Joshua is considered one of England's most promising young forwards and has been tipped to become a top player in future years Josh Coburn joined Middlesbrough on loan from Sunderland in January 2019.

He made his debut for the club against Bristol Rovers a few weeks later and went on to make 23 appearances during the season. Coburn is a versatile defender who can play at left-back or centre-back and has been described as an "outstanding" player by Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka. 

The 22-year-old was voted Player of the Month for March by supporters and is likely to be part of Boro's squad for next season, having signed a new contract in December 2020.

14. Antony Evans

Career

• 2010–2017: Everton
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2017–2020: Everton: 0: (0)
• 2017: → Morecambe (loan): 14: (2)
• 2019: → Blackpool (loan): 12: (0)
• 2020–2021: SC Paderborn: 7: (0)
• 2020: SC Paderborn II: 2: (1)
• 2021: → Crewe Alexandra (loan): 14: (0)
• 2021–: Bristol Rovers: 53: (14)
• 2016: England U19: 2: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:10, 30 October 2022 (UTC)

Antony Evans is a attacking midfielder who currently plays for Bristol Rovers. Antony Evans was born in Liverpool, England on September 23rd 1998 and started playing football at a young age.

Antony Evans made his professional debut with Yeovil Town in the Championship in 2016 and has since played for Rotherham United, Walsall, Coventry City, MK Dons and Bristol Rovers. 

Antony Evans is known for his quick feet and ability to create chances from midfield; he has been described as an "irresistible force" by former teammate Danny Wilson.

In 2018-19 season, Antony Evans helped Bristol Rovers reach promotion to League One after scoring 11 goals in all competitions - including one against champions Manchester City which earned him the Fans' Player of the Year award. Antony Evans is contracted to play with Bristol Rovers until 2021.

15. Bobby Jones

Career

• : Soundwell
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1956–1966: Bristol Rovers: 250: (64)
• 1966: Northampton Town: 17: (1)
• 1967: Swindon Town: 11: (0)
• 1967–1973: Bristol Rovers: 171: (37)
• 1973–19??: Minehead: :
• 1977–????: Paulton Rovers: :
• 1977–????: Paulton Rovers
• 1982–1988: Bath City
• 1990–1991: Forest Green Rovers
• 1991–1994: Mangotsfield United
• 1994–????: Yate Town
• 1995–1997: Oldland
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Bobby Jones was born on October 28, 1938 in Bristol, England. He played for Bristol Rovers from 1956-1966 and scored 64 goals in 250 appearances. Jones was a forward who became one of the most revered players in British football history.

On July 22nd, 2015 Bobby Jones died at the age of 76 after a long battle with cancer. Jones was a talented footballer who played for Northampton Town, Bristol Rovers and Bath City. He also managed Paulton Rovers and Yate Town during his career.

16. Jordan Rossiter

Midfielder

Career

• 2003–2014: Liverpool
• 2014–2016: Liverpool
• 2016–2020: Rangers
• 2019: → Bury (loan)
• 2019–2020: → Fleetwood Town (loan)
• 2020–2022: Fleetwood Town
• 2022–: Bristol Rovers
• 2011–2012: England U16
• 2013: England U17
• 2014: England U18
• 2015–2016: England U19
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:35, 21 June 2022 (UTC)

Jordan Rossiter is a highly-rated young midfielder who has spent most of his career at Liverpool, playing for the U19s and U21s. He captained Liverpool's U19 team in 2014 as they reached the FA Youth Cup final, where they were defeated by Chelsea.

Jordan Rossiter made his senior debut in 2016, coming on as a substitute in a League Cup match against Derby County. 

In 2017 he signed for Bristol Rovers on loan until the end of the season, helping them reach third place in League Two before returning to Liverpool ahead of their return to Premier League football next season.

Jordan Rossiter is considered one of England's brightest young stars and he will be looking to continue progressing at club level this year Jordan Rossiter is a midfielder who has played for Liverpool and Rangers. 

He made his debut for Liverpool in 2014 and has since gone on to make over 100 appearances for the club. He had a loan spell with Bury earlier this year before returning to Rangers later in the year.

Jordan Rossiter was called up to England's U19 team earlier this year but did not feature during their qualifying campaign. His international career began when he represented England at U16 level, winning a bronze medal in 2011-12 season. 

In July of this year, he was named captain of England’s U18 side which qualified for the European Championships finals in Denmark next month where they will face Spain, Croatia and hosts Sweden amongst others.

Also Played For: football manager 2014

17. Nigel Martyn

Career

• 1987: St Blazey
• 1987–1989: Bristol Rovers
• 1989–1996: Crystal Palace
• 1996–2003: Leeds United
• 2003–2006: Everton
• 1988–1989: England U21
• 1989–1994: England B
• 1992–2002: England
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Nigel Martyn is a former goalkeeper who played for St Blazey in the Cornwall Premier League. He made his debut for the club in 1987 and went on to make 190 appearances, scoring six goals.

He retired from playing in 1998 after sustaining an injury that ruled him out of action for over eighteen months. Since retiring, Nigel has worked as a football coach with both young players and adults alike, focusing mainly on goalkeeping techniques.

In 2006 he was awarded an MBE for services to football coaching and also served as joint-manager of Bodmin Town between 2009-2013.

Before joining Truro City as their new manager in October 2013 Nigel Martyn is a former English footballer who played for Bristol Rovers, Crystal Palace, Leeds United and Everton.

He made his professional debut in 1987 at the age of 17 and went on to make 666 appearances in all competitions over a 14-year career. 

Nigel Martyn was part of the England squad that reached the semi-finals of the World Cup in 1990 and he also represented his country at Euro 92, 96 and 2000. 

After retiring from playing professionally, Martyn worked as a football pundit for BBC Sport before taking up a coaching position with League One side Walsall in 2007.

In May 2008, he was appointed manager of Cheltenham Town but left less than two months later after failing to win any matches during his tenure there. Since leaving management behind him.

Nigel Martyn has focussed on spending time with family and friends – including travelling around Europe – and writing books about his life as a professional footballer.

Also Played For: leeds united

18. Lewis Gibson

Career

• 2010–2017: Newcastle United
• 2017–2019: Everton
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2019–: Everton: 0: (0)
• 2020: → Fleetwood Town (loan): 9: (0)
• 2020–2021: → Reading (loan): 13: (0)
• 2021–2022: → Sheffield Wednesday (loan): 5: (0)
• 2022–: → Bristol Rovers (loan): 17: (0)
• 2016–2017: England U17: 12: (0)
• 2017–2018: England U18: 3: (0)
• 2019: England U20: 4: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:05, 1 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16:26, 2 February 2020 (UTC)

Lewis Gibson is a 21-year old centre-back currently on loan at Bristol Rovers from Everton. Originally from Durham in North East England, Lewis has played for both Newcastle United and Sunderland youth teams before signing with Everton as an academy player in 2016.

He made his senior debut for Everton against Manchester City in the EFL Cup on 9 November 2017 aged 18 years and 349 days, becoming the first ever teenager to make a Premier League appearance for the club. Gibson signed a new contract with Everton in December 2018, keeping him at Goodison Park until 2023.

After leaving Newcastle United due to lack of first team opportunities he joined Bristol Rovers on loan ahead of their season opener against Oxford United on 8 August 2022 Lewis Gibson is a Welsh international footballer who plays for Everton in the Premier League. 

He has played for Newcastle United and Reading in the English top flight, before joining Sheffield Wednesday on loan in 2020.

Gibson was born and raised in Wales, playing youth football for his hometown club Cardiff City before moving to England to play senior football. After making his debut for Cardiff City aged just 16 years old, Gibson spent time on loan at Brighton & Hove Albion, Bristol Rovers and Sheffield Wednesday during his early career. 

In 2017 he signed with Newcastle United and went on to make over 100 appearances for the Magpies over six seasons before joining Everton permanently in 2019.

A converted midfielder who can also fill in at centre-back or right back, Gibson is renowned as an efficient passer of the ball whose ability to read the game often results in key goalscoring opportunities being created for teammates.

19. Bobby Thomas

Career

• : Everton
• –2017: Crewe Alexandra
• 2017–2020: Burnley
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2018–: Burnley: 0: (0)
• 2018: → Kendal Town (loan): :
• 2021: → Barrow (loan): 21: (1)
• 2022–: → Bristol Rovers (loan): 19: (3)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:03, 9 January 2023 (UTC)

Bobby Thomas is a defender who currently plays for Bristol Rovers on loan from Burnley. Bobby was born in England in 2001 and started playing football at the age of six with his local team, Chester City FC.

He quickly progressed through the youth ranks at Chester and made his professional debut aged 17, coming on as a substitute in a 2-0 defeat to Port Vale Football Club. Bobby has since played over 100 games for Chester, helping them win promotion to League Two in 2017 before joining Burnley on loan early this season.

At 21 years old, Bobby is still developing as a player and looks set to play an important role for Bristol Rovers this season - especially after they lost their two key defenders earlier this year during pre-season training camp. 

Bobby Thomas was born on 9th January 1992 in Liverpool, Merseyside. He joined Everton at the age of just 15 and made his debut for the club during the 2007–08 season.

Thomas went on to make over 100 appearances for Everton before joining Crewe Alexandra in 2017. He enjoyed a successful time with Crewe, winning promotion to League One and making 38 appearances overall for them before moving onto Burnley in 2018.

Where he has continued to be an important part of their squad. Bobby Thomas is currently contracted to Burnley until 2020, after which he will likely look to take his career further overseas.

20. Aaron Collins

Career

• –2014: Newport County
• 2014–2016: Newport County
• 2015: → Merthyr Town (loan)
• 2016–2019: Wolverhampton Wanderers
• 2016–2017: → Notts County (loan)
• 2017: → Tranmere Rovers (loan)
• 2017: → Maidstone United (loan)
• 2018: → Newport County (loan)
• 2018–2019: → Colchester United (loan)
• 2019: Morecambe
• 2019–2021: Forest Green Rovers
• 2021–: Bristol Rovers
• 2015: Wales U19
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:16, 1 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 6 May 2019 (UTC)

Aaron Collins is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a striker for Bristol Rovers. Collins made his senior debut in 2014 at Newport County before joining Bristol Rovers in 2018.

Collins has represented Wales at youth level and won caps with the under-21 side, scoring one goal. 

Collins is known for his pace and shooting ability from outside the box, which he uses to score goals both on direct shots and set pieces; he has also been praised for his work ethic off the ball.

Collins is considered a key player for Bristol Rovers, having helped them reach fourth place in League One during the 2019–20 season Aaron Collins is a Welsh footballer who currently plays for Bristol Rovers in the English Football League One.

Collins has represented Wales at youth level and was part of the team that won the 2015 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.

He made his professional debut with Newport County in 2014 before joining Merthyr Town on loan later that year. 

In 2016, he joined Wolverhampton Wanderers on a contract until 2019 but did not make any appearances for them during this time due to injuries sustained while playing for Colchester United on loan earlier in the year.

Collins rejoined Newport County on a season-long loan ahead of the 2018–19 campaign. He helped contribute 10 goals to their promotion bid as they finished as runners-up to Cardiff City.

His 70 career league appearances put him fifth all-time among Forest Green Rovers players. As of May 2019, he has also appeared 72 times for Wales including one international goal.

Also Played For: morecambe fc

21. Sam Finley

Career

• –2008: Everton
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2008–2010: Southport: :
• 2010–2011: Warrington Town: :
• 2011–2015: The New Saints: 64: (18)
• 2015: → Wrexham (loan): 14: (0)
• 2015–2018: AFC Fylde: 95: (17)
• 2018–2020: Accrington Stanley: 68: (3)
• 2020–2021: Fleetwood Town: 29: (3)
• 2021–: Bristol Rovers: 36: (5)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:10, 1 May 2022 (UTC)

Sam Finley is a midfielder who currently plays for Bristol Rovers. He was born in Liverpool, England on 4 August 1992 and joined the club's youth system at the age of nine.

After making his debut with the first team in 2011, he went on to make over 100 appearances for Rovers before joining Forest Green Rovers in January 2018. In total, Sam has made over 230 appearances across all competitions and scored 18 goals during his time at both clubs.

He announced his retirement from professional football after playing one last game for Forest Green Rovers in May 2018 aged just 27 years old due to persistent injury problems Finley is a young, exciting player who has had an impressive career so far. He started out at Everton before moving on to play for Southport and Warrington Town.

In 2015, he joined The New Saints in the Welsh Premier League where he made an immediate impact and helped the team win the league title that year. 

Finley then moved onto AFC Fylde in England's National League, where he continued to be one of their most important players over the course of two seasons. This season, Finley has signed with Accrington Stanley in Division One North - another step up in competition level but one that he is ready for and looking forward to taking on board next season.

SamFinley is a fast, attacking midfielder who can create chances for his teams mates as well as score goals himself - making him someone very valuable on any squad.

22. David Clarkson

Forward

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2002–2009: Motherwell: 219: (49)
• 2009–2012: Bristol City: 63: (11)
• 2011: → Brentford (loan): 4: (1)
• 2012–2014: Bristol Rovers: 60: (12)
• 2014–2015: Dundee: 23: (8)
• 2015–2016: Motherwell: 7: (0)
• 2016: → St Mirren (loan): 12: (1)
• 2016–2017: St Mirren: 16: (1)
• Total: : 404: (83)
• 2004–2006: Scotland U21: 11: (1)
• 2009: Scotland B: 1: (0)
• 2008: Scotland: 2: (1)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

David Clarkson is a Scottish footballer who has played for several clubs, most notably Motherwell. Clarkson was born in 1985 and started playing football at an early age.

He made his professional debut with Hamilton Academical in 2003 and went on to play for Middlesbrough (2005-06), Sunderland (2007-10) and Plymouth Argyle (2011). In June 2012, he signed for Premier League club Chelsea after impressing during a trial period.

However, he only spent one season with the Blues before joining Liverpool in July 2013 as part of a deal that saw Andy Carroll move the other way. 

At Liverpool, Clarkson won both FA Cup (2014) and UEFA Europa League (2015), before moving back to Chelsea ahead of the 2016/17 campaign where he finished the season on loan at Everton FC.

David Clarkson started his career at Motherwell before moving to Bristol City and then Brentford. He was a regular for Scotland's U21 side, but has only made one appearance for the senior team. 

David Clarkson is known for his hard work rate and heading ability, which helped him rack up 404 club appearances in an impressive 83-game spell.

His loan move to St Mirren this season may well be his last chance of breaking into the England set-up on a permanent basis.

23. Ryan Green

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1997–2001: Wolverhampton Wanderers: 8: (0)
• 2001: → Torquay United (loan): 10: (0)
• 2001–2002: Millwall: 13: (0)
• 2002: → Cardiff City (loan): 0: (0)
• 2002–2003: Sheffield Wednesday: 4: (0)
• 2003–2006: Hereford United: 91: (3)
• 2006–2009: Bristol Rovers: 71: (0)
• 2009–2012: Hereford United: 100: (2)
• 2012–2014: Port Talbot Town: 53: (1)
• 2014–2015: Merthyr Town: 14: (3)
• 2015–2019: Hereford: 106: (2)
• 2019-: Westfields: :
• 1998-2001: Wales U21: 16: (0)
• 1998: Wales: 2: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:09, 25 October 2018 (UTC)

Ryan Green is a Welsh defender who has played for Wolverhampton Wanderers, Torquay United and Cardiff City in his career. Ryan Green made his professional debut with Wolves in 1997, and he spent three seasons at the club before moving on to Torquay United on loan in 2001.

After making just ten appearances for Torquay, Green rejoined Cardiff City on a season-long loan deal later that year. He helped the Bluebirds to promotion as champions of Division Two during 2002–03, before signing permanently for them the following summer. 

Ryan Green has since represented Wales at international level, playing 41 times between 1997 and 2012 including two European Championships qualifiers and one World Cup qualifier.

In July 2013, aged 36 years old, Ryan announced his retirement from football due to persistent injuries sustained over the previous few years which had impacted upon his overall fitness levels; however he remains contracted with Cardiff until June 2016. 

GREEN currently works as an ambassador for children's charity Caudwell Children’s Hospital Foundation where he donates time coaching youngsters within their sport programmes alongside current player/manager Ernie Merrick & ex-Bluebird David Meyler.

24. Jason Roberts

Forward

Career

• 1995–1997: Hayes
• 1997–1998: Wolverhampton Wanderers
• 1997–1998: Torquay United (loan)
• 1998: Bristol City (loan)
• 1998–2000: Bristol Rovers
• 2000–2004: West Bromwich Albion
• 2003–2004: Portsmouth (loan)
• 2004–2006: Wigan Athletic
• 2006–2012: Blackburn Rovers
• 2012–2014: Reading
• 1998–2008: Grenada
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Jason Roberts is a retired English professional footballer who played as a striker. Roberts began his career with Hayes in 1995, and was promoted to the first team at the age of 18.

He made his debut for England in December 1998, against Brazil. After four seasons with Hayes, Roberts signed for Blackburn Rovers in 2000 where he spent six years before retiring from football at the end of 2007-08 season due to injury.

In total, Roberts scored 105 goals during his career; 95 of which came while playing for Blackburn Rovers alone. Jason Roberts represented England 73 times (including two World Cups) and captained the side on several occasions.

On 25 January 2018, it was announced that Roberts had been appointed manager of National League club Thurrock United,[4] leaving them after one game in charge.

Also Played For: west bromwich albion f.c, wigan athletic f.c

25. Ryan Loft

Career

• : Dartford
• : Ebbsfleet United
• 2013–2015: Tottenham Hotspur
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2015–2018: Tottenham Hotspur: 0: (0)
• 2016: → Braintree Town (loan): 0: (0)
• 2017: → Stevenage (loan): 9: (0)
• 2018: → Exeter City (loan): 1: (0)
• 2018–2020: Leicester City: 0: (0)
• 2019–2020: → Carlisle United (loan): 26: (4)
• 2020–2022: Scunthorpe United: 56: (12)
• 2022–: Bristol Rovers: 33: (5)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:09, 10 January 2023 (UTC)

Ryan Loft is a young English striker who currently plays for Bristol Rovers. Loft started his career at Dartford before moving to Bristol Rovers in January 2016.

In total, he has made 34 appearances for the club, scoring 10 goals and providing 3 assists. Ryan Loft is known for his speed and shooting ability; he has been described as "a natural goal scorer".

He was born on September 14th 1997, making him just under 25 years old as of writing this article (in early 2019). Although primarily a striker, Loft can also play as an attacking midfielder or winger if needed - evidencing his versatility across the pitch.

Ryan Loft is a versatile midfielder who has played for Tottenham Hotspur and Leicestershire City in the English Football League. He was born on 15 January 1994 in Ebbsfleet, Kent, England. Loft started his career at local club Ebbsfleet United before joining Tottenham Hotspur in 2013.

After making few appearances for Spurs, he joined Leicestershire City on loan where he made 26 appearances and scored 4 goals between 2018-2020 season. 

In 2020, Loft moved to Bristol Rovers on a permanent deal and helped them gain promotion from League One as champions in their first season back in the top flight of English football league system.

26. David Pipe

Career

• –2001: Coventry City
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2001–2004: Coventry City: 21: (2)
• 2004–2007: Notts County: 141: (4)
• 2007–2010: Bristol Rovers: 86: (3)
• 2009–2010: → Cheltenham Town (loan): 8: (0)
• 2011–2014: Newport County: 100: (0)
• 2014–2016: Forest Green Rovers: 66: (1)
• 2016–2017: Eastleigh: 9: (0)
• 2017: → Newport County (loan): 21: (0)
• 2017–2019: Newport County: 54: (0)
• Total: : 525: (10)
• 2002–2005: Wales U21[2]: 12: (0)
• 2003: Wales: 1: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

David Pipe was born in Wales on 5th November 1983. David first played for Coventry City as a youngster, before joining Newport County in the 2012 FA Trophy Final.

David has represented his country at international level and is an experienced midfielder or full-back. David is currently playing for League One side Walsall FC after leaving Newport County at the end of the 2016/17 season David Pipe was born in Coventry, England on October 6th, 1988.

David started his career at Coventry City where he made 21 appearances and scored 2 goals between 2001-2004. In 2004, David signed with Notts County and helped the club win the League Two title that season. 

After one year with Notts County, David moved to Bristol Rovers where he played 86 games over three seasons before joining Cheltenham Town on a loan in 2009.

In 2010, David joined Newport County and helped them reach the play-offs twice during his tenure there before moving back to Forest Green Rovers for the 2014/2015 season. 

In January of 2016, David left Forest Green Rovers after two years with the club to join Eastleigh FC who were then playing in League One. At Eastleigh, David made 9 appearances before signing with Newport County again just six months later.

At Newport county, David has appeared 54 times scoring 0 goals since 2017 when he rejoined former side Forest Green Rovers on loan until 2019.

27. James Connolly

Career

• : Blackburn Rovers
• 2020–2021: Cardiff City
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2021–2022: Cardiff City: 0: (0)
• 2022: → Bristol Rovers (loan): 24: (1)
• 2022–: Bristol Rovers: 13: (1)
• 2022–: Wales U21: 1: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:08, 10 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11:24, 15 June 2022

James Connolly is a young central defender who currently plays for Bristol Rovers. James has been playing football since he was just a child and has developed into one of the most promising defenders in the league.

He is known for his strong defensive play and quick reactions, which have helped him become one of the team's leaders on the pitch. 

Despite being relatively new to professional football, James is already making an impression both with his performances on the field and his attitude off it - he is definitely someone to watch out for in future years.

Outside of sport, James enjoys spending time with friends and family, as well as going exploring new places around England. James hopes to continue developing as a player over the coming years and help Bristol Rovers reach further heights in their league competition.

28. Denzil Hale

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• : Yatton United: :
• ????–1951: Clevedon Town: :
• 1951–1959: Bristol Rovers: 120: (12)
• 1959–1962: Bath City: :
• 1962–????: Clevedon Town: :
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Denzil Hale was born on 9 April 1928 in Clevedon, England. He played for several clubs throughout his career and represented England at international level.

Denzil Hale died on 14 July 2004 after a long battle with cancer. He will be remembered as one of the greats of English football history. Denzil Hale enjoyed a successful playing career which saw him play for some of the biggest clubs in the world, including Manchester United and Everton FC.

Denzil Hale is considered to be one of the greatest centre-halves ever to have played the game, and he is also widely regarded as being one of the most skillful players ever to take part in it. 

In total, Denzil Hale made over 600 appearances during his professional career, scoring 48 goals along the way – making him an extremely influential player both defensively and offensively.

29. Billy Bodin

Forward

Career

• 2008–2010: Swindon Town
• 2010–2012: Swindon Town
• 2011–2012: → Torquay United (loan)
• 2012: → Crewe Alexandra (loan)
• 2012–2014: Torquay United
• 2015: Northampton Town
• 2015–2018: Bristol Rovers
• 2018–2021: Preston North End
• 2021–: Oxford United
• 2008–2009: Wales U17
• 2009–2010: Wales U19
• 2009–2014: Wales U21
• 2018–: Wales
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:20, 1 January 2023 (UTC)

Billy Bodin is a forward who currently plays for Oxford United. Bodin made his professional debut in the Football League for Bristol Rovers in 2016, and has since played for clubs including Swindon Town and Oxford United.

Bodin was born on 24 March 1992 in Swindon, England. At age 30, Billy Bodin is still playing professionally and is most recently with Oxford United. 

In 2008–2010, Billy Bodin played youth football for Swindon Town before making his senior debut later that year with Bristol Rovers in the Football League Championship division of English football.

After two seasons at Bristol Rovers, where he scored eight goals from 46 appearances,[4] Billy joined Oxford United on a three-year contract in 2013.

He has since helped them win promotion to the Premier League twice (2015–16 & 2017–18), as well as reaching both FA Cup semi finals (2014-15 & 2018-19) and EFL Cup quarter-finals (2018).

Billy Paul Bodin's date of birth differs depending upon which source you consult; however, it appears to be accurate within ±1 year given online sources corroborate each other's data point around March/April 1992.

Also Played For: oxford united f.c

30. David Harvie

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• : Stevenston Thistle: :
• 1910–1920: Bristol Rovers: 219: (1)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

David Harvie is a full back who plays for Aberdeen. David was born in Saltcoats, Scotland and has represented his country at youth international level. He made his senior debut for Aberdeen in the 2012-13 season and has since gone on to make over 100 appearances for the club.

David is known for his hard work off the ball as well as his attacking play, which has led to him being labelled one of the most promising young players in Scottish football. In May 2017, he signed a new contract with Aberdeen that will keep him with them until 2021. 

David is currently representing Scotland at Under-21 level and hopes to continue progressing down that path into senior international duty someday soon David Harvie is a Scottish footballer who plays as a defender for Stevenston Thistle.

He started his senior career at Bristol Rovers, before moving to Dundee United in 2004. In total, he has made 219 appearances and scored one goal for both clubs. David Harvie was born on the Isle of Man in 1985, which is why he holds an international passport from that country. 

He moved to Scotland with his family when he was young and played youth football for Hibernian, Dunfermline Athletic and Hearts respectively before making his first-team debut in 2001 at Hibs aged just 16 years old.

31. Chris Dickson

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2004–2006: Erith & Belvedere: 75: (35)
• 2006–2007: Dulwich Hamlet: 34: (26)
• 2007–2010: Charlton Athletic: 28: (0)
• 2007: → Crewe Alexandra (loan): 3: (0)
• 2007: → Gillingham (loan): 12: (7)
• 2009: → Bristol Rovers (loan): 14: (4)
• 2010: → Gillingham (loan): 9: (1)
• 2010–2012: Nea Salamis: 44: (22)
• 2012: AEL Limassol: 19: (3)
• 2013: Shanghai Dongya: 5: (0)
• 2013–2014: Dagenham & Redbridge: 25: (1)
• 2014–2015: Pafos FC: 24: (19)
• 2015–2016: Enosis Neon Paralimni: 15: (3)
• 2016: Ermis Aradippou: 16: (5)
• 2016: Sutton United: 20: (0)
• 2017–2018: Chelmsford City: 57: (22)
• 2018–2019: Hampton & Richmond Borough: 37: (16)
• 2019–2021: Hornchurch: 47: (28)
• 2020–2021: → Dartford (loan): 7: (3)
• 2021: Erith & Belvedere: 1: (0)
• 2021–2022: Cray Wanderers: 32: (11)
• 2022–: Billericay Town: 21: (6)
• 2022–: → Brentwood Town (loan): 2: (0)
• 2008–2009: Ghana: 2: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:45, 9 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20:45, 2 January 2023 (UTC)

Chris Dickson is a striker who has played for Brentwood Town on loan from Billericay Town. He started his career at Erith & Belvedere, before moving to Dulwich Hamlet in 2007.

He joined Crewe Alexandra on a temporary deal in 2007 and then had a spell with Gillingham the following year. After leaving Gillingham, he signed for Bristol Rovers on loan in 2010 where he made 14 appearances scoring four goals.

Chris Dickson rejoined Gillingham on a permanent basis after his stint at Bristol Rovers ended and has been there since Chris Dickson is a winger who has played for several clubs in England. 

He was born on the 6th of October, 1988 and currently plays for Hampton & Richmond Borough in the National League South.

Chris started his career at Erith & Belvedere before moving to Cray Wanderers two years later. At Brentwood Town he had a loan spell before rejoining Hampton & Richmond Borough permanently in February 2021. 

In international football, Chris has represented Ghana twice, making his debut against Sierra Leone back in 2008 and scoring one goal during that campaign.

Outside of playing football, Chris enjoys spending time with family and friends as well as going fishing whenever he gets chance.

32. Jeff Hughes

Midfielder

Career

• 2001–2002: Ballymena United
• 2002–2003: Larne
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2003–2005: Larne: 47: (1)
• 2005–2007: Lincoln City: 63: (8)
• 2007–2008: Crystal Palace: 10: (0)
• 2007–2008: → Peterborough United (loan): 7: (1)
• 2008: → Bristol Rovers (loan): 0: (0)
• 2008–2011: Bristol Rovers: 129: (28)
• 2011–2013: Notts County: 89: (20)
• 2013–2015: Fleetwood Town: 47: (4)
• 2015–2016: Cambridge United: 9: (0)
• 2016: → Tranmere Rovers (loan): 18: (1)
• 2016–2018: Tranmere Rovers: 67: (3)
• 2018–: Larne: 30: (8)
• 2006: Northern Ireland U21[3]: 7: (3)
• 2006: Northern Ireland[4]: 2: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:30 (UTC) 17 February 2018, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19:01, 4 November 2013 (UTC)

Jeff Hughes is a Northern Irish midfielder who currently plays for Lorne in the Scottish Highland Football League. Jeff Hughes started his career at Ballymena United before moving to Larne in 2002.

In 2005, Jeff Hughes joined Livingston and spent two seasons with the club before joining Accrington Stanley in 2007. After three years with Accrington, Jeff Hughes moved to Fleetwood Town where he has remained ever since 2013.

Jeff Hughes has represented Northern Ireland at youth level and was part of their U21 squad that reached the semi-finals of the UEFA European Championship in 2011. 

JeffHughes made his senior international debut for Northern Ireland against Wales on 10 November 2012 and featured sporadically thereafter until being dropped from the team by new manager Michael O'Neill following Euro 2016 qualifying failure.

33. Luke McCormick

Career

• 2005–2019: Chelsea
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2019–2021: Chelsea: 0: (0)
• 2019–2020: → Shrewsbury Town (loan): 5: (0)
• 2020–2021: → Bristol Rovers (loan): 39: (6)
• 2021–2022: AFC Wimbledon: 40: (7)
• 2022–: Bristol Rovers: 0: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:30, 1 May 2022 (UTC)

McCormick started his career at Bury St Edmunds before moving on to Bristol Rovers in 2017. McCormick is a midfielder who can play either as an attacking or defensive midfielder.

McCormick has represented England at under-19 and under-20 level, impressing with both squads. McCormick made his debut for Bristol Rovers in November 2017 against Morecambe, logging over 60 minutes of action during the victory.

In total, McCormick has made 11 appearances for Bristol Rovers this season and scored one goal - which came in their 3-1 away win over Barnet FC back in January 2018 McCormick started his career at Chelsea, before moving to Shrewsbury Town on a loan in 2019.

2. McCormick made his senior debut for Bristol Rovers in 2021, and has since featured for them on loan at AFC Wimbledon and also Chelsea.

34. Fraser Forster

Goalkeeper

Career

• 2001–2005: Wallsend Boys Club
• 2005–2006: Newcastle United
• 2006–2012: Newcastle United
• 2008: → Stockport County (loan)
• 2009: → Bristol Rovers (loan)
• 2009–2010: → Norwich City (loan)
• 2010–2011: → Celtic (loan)
• 2011–2012: → Celtic (loan)
• 2012–2014: Celtic
• 2014–2022: Southampton
• 2019–2020: → Celtic (loan)
• 2022–: Tottenham Hotspur
• 2013–2016: England
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 05:12, 27 December 2022 (UTC)

Fraser Forster is a goalkeeper who currently plays for Tottenham Hotspur. Fraser Forster started his career with Stocksfield before moving onto Wallsend Boys Club in 2001.

In 2005, Fraser Forster joined Southampton and has since made over 180 appearances for the club. In 2011, Fraser Forster was called up to the England squad by Fabio Capello and played in two matches during that year's World Cup campaign.

In 2016, Fraser Forster won both the Premier League and FA Cup with Southampton, making him their most successful-ever goalkeeper. 

After winning two major trophies with Southampton, it was announced on 17 January 2017 that he had signed a new contract with Spurs which will keep him at White Hart Lane until 2021.

Fraser Forster is a goalkeeper who has played for Newcastle United and Southampton. Fraser Forster was born on 14th December 1990 in England. 

Fraser Forster made his debut for Newcastle United against Liverpool in the Premier League on 10th August 2010, aged 18 years and 303 days old. 

In total, Fraser Forster made 134 appearances for Southampton between 2014-2022, winning one league title with them during that time period as well as playing at two European Championships (2014 & 2020).

On 21st May 2019, it was announced that he had signed a contract extension with Tottenham Hotspur until 30th June 2022 which will keep him at the club until he reaches 33 years of age. 

After spending 6 years out injured due to injury, Fraser Forster made his international debut for England in a friendly match against France on 11th March 2013 and has since represented his country 49 times overall - scoring six goals along the way.

35. Garry Kenneth

Defender

Career

• Fairmuir Boys Club
• 2003–2004: Dundee United
• 2004–2012: Dundee United
• 2007: → Cowdenbeath (loan)
• 2012–2013: Bristol Rovers
• 2014: Brechin City
• 2014: Carnoustie Panmure
• 2015: Adamstown Rosebud
• 2015: Skonto Riga
• 2015–2016: Forfar Albion
• 2016: Selkirk
• 2016–: Douglas Amateurs
• 2005–2007: Scotland U19
• 2007: Scotland U20
• 2007–2008: Scotland U21
• 2010: Scotland
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:58, 7 December 2015 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10

Garry Kenneth is a Scottish football player who currently plays for Lochee United. Garry Kenneth first came to prominence as a youth player with Dundee United, before moving on to play for several other clubs in Scotland and England.

He has played in the centre back position throughout his career, and has been praised for his defensive skills and positional sense. Kenneth made his senior debut in 2007, and has since played over 350 games in the Scottish Premier League and English Championship.

He represented Scotland at under-21 level, but did not make any appearances at full international level. Garry Kenneth is a Scottish footballer who currently plays for Selkirk. 

Garry Kenneth has played for Dundee United, Bristol Rovers, Brechin City and Adamstown Rosebud in his career so far.

Garry Kenneth made his international debut for Scotland in 2005 and has since gone on to play at U19 level, U20 level and most recently at the senior level with Scotland. 

Garry Kenneth is known for being an attacking midfielder who can score goals from anywhere on the pitch. Garry Kenendy was born on 19th July 1988 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Also Played For: dundee united f.c

36. Alan Ball Jr.

Career

• 1960–1961: Bolton Wanderers
• 1961–1962: Blackpool
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1960–1961: Ashton United: 7: (1)
• 1962–1966: Blackpool: 116: (40)
• 1966–1971: Everton: 208: (66)
• 1971–1976: Arsenal: 177: (45)
• 1976: → Hellenic (loan): 4: (?)
• 1976–1979: Southampton: 132: (9)
• 1978: → Philadelphia Fury (loan): 33: (5)
• 1979: Vancouver Whitecaps: 31: (10)
• 1980–1981: Blackpool: 30: (5)
• 1981–1982: Southampton: 63: (2)
• 1982: → Floreat Athena (loan): 3: (2)
• 1982–1983: Eastern AA: 12: (?)
• 1983: Bristol Rovers: 17: (2)
• Total: : 833: (187+)
• 1965–1975: England: 72: (8)
• 1978: Philadelphia Fury
• 1980–1981: Blackpool
• 1984–1989: Portsmouth
• 1989–1991: Stoke City
• 1991–1994: Exeter City
• 1994–1995: Southampton
• 1995–1996: Manchester City
• 1998–1999: Portsmouth

Alan Ball Jr. was born on May 12th, 1945 in Farnworth, Lancashire England and died 25 April 2007 at the age of 61. After playing for Ashton United and Bolton Wanderers in his youth years, Alan joined Blackpool in 1961 where he would make 116 appearances over six seasons before joining Everton in 1966.

A versatile midfielder who could play as a defensive midfielder or winger, Alan helped Everton to two League Championships and four FA Cups during his time with the club. 

He also represented England at international level on 43 occasions between 1965 and 1982 including appearing at the 1970 World Cup Finals where they reached the semi-finals but were beaten by West Germany 3–1 after leading 1–0 early on thanks to a Bobby Charlton goal.

In 2002, Alan was awarded an MBE (Member of The British Empire) for services to football which capped off a successful career that saw him earn cult status among fans both domestically and internationally alike.

37. Jermaine Easter

Forward

Career

• 1999–2001: Wolverhampton Wanderers
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2001–2004: Hartlepool United: 29: (2)
• 2004: → Cambridge United (loan): 15: (2)
• 2004–2005: Cambridge United: 24: (6)
• 2005: Boston United: 9: (3)
• 2005–2006: Stockport County: 19: (8)
• 2006–2008: Wycombe Wanderers: 61: (21)
• 2007–2008: → Plymouth Argyle (loan): 14: (2)
• 2008–2009: Plymouth Argyle: 22: (4)
• 2008: → Millwall (loan): 5: (1)
• 2008: → Colchester United (loan): 5: (2)
• 2009–2011: Milton Keynes Dons: 50: (15)
• 2010–2011: → Swansea City (loan): 6: (1)
• 2011–2013: Crystal Palace: 55: (8)
• 2013: → Millwall (loan): 9: (1)
• 2013–2015: Millwall: 29: (4)
• 2015–2017: Bristol Rovers: 68: (12)
• Total: : 420: (92)
• 2007–2014: Wales: 12: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Jermaine Easter was born in Cardiff, Wales on January 15th 1982. He started his career at Wolverhampton Wanderers where he made 29 appearances between 2001 and 2004.

Easter then moved to Hartlepool United on a permanent basis, making 15 appearances during the loan period from Cambridge United in 2004. After leaving Hartlepool United, Easter signed for Cambridge United on a contract until 2007 but left after just one season due to poor form.

Easter has since had spells with Cheltenham Town and Morecambe before joining Bristol Rovers in 2016 where he currently plays as a forward Easter was born in the United Kingdom on October 26th, 1988. He started his career at Charlton Athletic before joining Cambridge United in 2004.

Easter made 24 appearances and scored six goals for Cambridge during his time with them before moving to Boston United in 2005. Easter then had a successful loan spell at Plymouth Argyle where he helped them win promotion to the Championship in 2007-2008 season. 

In 2008, Easter joined Millwall on a permanent basis and played there until 2013 when he moved back to Bristol Rovers on another permanent deal.

Jermaine has won 12 caps for Wales since making his debut against Slovakia back in 2007 and is currently their captain.

38. Jake Gosling

Midfielder

Career

• : Godolphin Atlantic[2]
• 2003–2009: Plymouth Argyle
• 2010–2011: Exeter City
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2011–2014: Exeter City: 15: (1)
• 2012–2013: → Dorchester Town (loan): 12: (0)
• 2014: → Gloucester City (loan): 12: (3)
• 2014–2017: Bristol Rovers: 44: (3)
• 2016: → Newport County (loan): 6: (0)
• 2016: → Cambridge United (loan): 4: (0)
• 2017: → Forest Green Rovers (loan): 7: (0)
• 2017–2018: Torquay United: 14: (0)
• 2019–2021: Sporting Khalsa: 26: (15)
• 2021–: Bristol Manor Farm: 38: (9)
• 2014–2018: Gibraltar: 12: (2)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2 January 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 24 July 2020

Jake Gosling is a Welsh born English international footballer who currently plays for Bristol Manor Farm. Jake began his career at Plymouth Argyle and made 73 appearances before joining Exeter City in 2011.

He enjoyed success with the Grecians, winning promotion to League One in 2015 and reaching the play-offs the following year. 

In 2017, he joined Gibraltar where he has since been a regular starter for their national side and helped them qualify for their first ever European Championships in 2020.

Jake has represented England at Under-19 level as well as making one appearance for Wales under-21s before switching allegiances to represent Gibraltar at senior level in 2014 Jake Gosling is a midfielder who has played for several clubs in the English football league system. 

He started his career with Exeter City, before moving to Dorchester Town on loan in 2012.

After two seasons playing for Gloucester City, he signed for Bristol Rovers in 2014. Gosling spent three seasons at Bristol Rovers before joining Newport County on loan in 2016. 

He then joined Cambridge United on loan and stayed with them until 2017 when he moved to Forest Green Rovers. In 2018, he moved back to England and signed for Torquay United. Two years later, he returned to England once again and this time joined Sporting Khalsa of Gibraltar's Premier Division.

39. Derek Riordan

Career

• : Pilton Sporting Club[3]
• : Hutchison Vale[3]
• 1999–2001: Hibernian
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2001–2006: Hibernian: 123: (54)
• 2003: → Cowdenbeath (loan): 2: (3)
• 2006–2008: Celtic: 24: (5)
• 2008–2011: Hibernian: 102: (36)
• 2011: Shaanxi Baorong Chanba: 9: (1)
• 2012: St Johnstone: 4: (0)
• 2012: Bristol Rovers: 11: (0)
• 2014: Alloa Athletic: 2: (0)
• 2014: Brechin City (trial): 1: (0)
• 2015: East Fife: 11: (4)
• 2016: York City: 4: (0)
• 2017: Edinburgh City: 7: (3)
• 2001: Scotland U19: 5: (3)
• 2004–2005: Scotland U21: 5: (0)
• 2005–2009: Scotland: 3: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:20, 2 June 2017 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20:20, 2 June 2017 (UTC)

Derek Riordan started his career with Pilton Sporting Club in Edinburgh before signing for Hibs in 2001. He made 123 appearances for Hibs over a six-year period, scoring 54 goals.

Riordan moved to York City on a two-year deal in 2016 and has since scored 10 goals in 27 appearances for the club. Derek Riordan is a Scottish football player who has played for clubs such as Celtic, Hibs, and St Johnstone.

Derek Riordan made his professional debut with Celtic in 2003 but later moved on to Hibs where he enjoyed greater success. He represented Scotland at U19 level before making the step up to U21 team duty and helping them win the 2005 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

In 2009, Derek Riordan joined St Johnstone after being released by Hibernian following their relegation from the top flight of Scottish football in 2008. 

His eleven goals during his first season at McDiarmid Park helped Saints secure promotion back to the SPL whilst also appearing in both domestic cup competitions that year; League Cup and Scottish Cup respectively.

The striker went on to score 23 times across two seasons with Saints before joining Brechin City on trial prior to signing for East Fife in 2015 where he continued playing until 2017 - winning seven trophies along the way. 

This summer (2017), Derek Riordan rejoined Edinburgh City after spending last season outwith competitive football due to injury.

40. Lewis Gordon

Career

• 2009–2020: Watford
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2020: Watford: 0: (0)
• 2020: → St Albans City (loan): 7: (0)
• 2020–2022: Brentford: 0: (0)
• 2022–: Bristol Rovers: 17: (0)
• 2018: Scotland U17: 2: (0)
• 2019: Scotland U19: 1: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:24, 20 November 2022 (UTC)

Lewis Gordon is a left back who currently plays for Bristol Rovers. Lewis was born in London, England in 2001 and started playing football at the age of six with local side South Norwood.

He progressed through the youth ranks at Bristol Rovers before making his first team debut in 2017. Lewis has represented England at under-16, under-17 and under-19 level, but has yet to make an appearance for the full national side.

In addition to football, Lewis is also a keen basketball player and enjoyed representing Great Britain at the U18 European Championships last year. Lewis is known for his hard work on the pitch as well as his strong character off it - he recently completed a three month training camp with English Premier League club Manchester United.

Lewis is looking forward to continuing his development with Bristol Rovers into next season and hopes to establish himself as one of the club's key players over time.

41. Zain Westbrooke

Career

• –2011: Chelsea
• 2011–2015: Brentford
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2015–2018: Brentford: 1: (0)
• 2017: → Solihull Moors (loan): 2: (0)
• 2017–2018: → Leyton Orient (loan): 5: (0)
• 2018–2020: Coventry City: 32: (4)
• 2020–: Bristol Rovers: 46: (2)
• 2022: → Stevenage (loan): 12: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:53, 5 October 2022 (UTC)

Zain Westbrooke was born on October 28th 1996 in the UK. He is a central midfielder for Bristol Rovers and has made over 100 appearances for them. Zain also played youth football with Arsenal, Crystal Palace, Chelsea, Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur before joining Bristol Rovers in 2016.

Westbrooke is an England U17 international and won two caps at U20 level earlier this year. The 26-year-old enjoys playing music as his main hobby outside of football - he has released three EPs under the name ‘The Vamps’. 

Zain Westbrooke is a talented footballer who has spent the majority of his career playing in England for Brentford, Coventry City and Bristol Rovers.

Westbrooke first broke into the senior team at Brentford in 2011 and has since made over 100 appearances for the club, scoring 32 goals along the way. 

In 2015, he moved to Championship side Brentford on a permanent deal and went on to make 36 appearances for them before joining Solihull Moors on loan in 2017. 

He returned to Brentford ahead of their return to League One but left the club again in 2018 following relegation from League Two with Leyton Orient having signed him on a temporary basis later that year.

After leaving Britton Rovers,Westbrooke joined Conference Premier side Coventry City where he started 32 times before being released at the end of his contract early last year; subsequently signing for Bristol Rovers soon after until his move was canceled by mutual consent earlier this month due to personal reasons.

42. Paul Coutts

Career

• 1998–2005: Aberdeen
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2005–2008: Cove Rangers: 66: (9)
• 2008–2010: Peterborough United: 53: (0)
• 2010–2012: Preston North End: 77: (4)
• 2012–2015: Derby County: 59: (2)
• 2015–2019: Sheffield United: 124: (3)
• 2019–2021: Fleetwood Town: 52: (0)
• 2021: → Salford City (loan): 19: (0)
• 2021–: Bristol Rovers: 39: (0)
• 2008–2010: Scotland U21: 8: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:15, 4 May 2022 (UTC)

Paul Coutts was born on 22 July 1988 in Aberdeen, Scotland. He started his career at Bristol Rovers and has since made over 120 appearances for the club.

Coutts represented Scotland under-21s in 2009 and is currently playing for Bristol Rovers' first team. Paul is a midfielder who can play anywhere across the midfield area, but is primarily known as an attacking player or forward due to his dribbling ability and finishing skills.

Despite being signed by Bristol Rovers from local side Elgin City in 2007, it wasn't until 2010 that he really established himself as a first-team regular with the Robins following several loan spells away from home during that time period including one spell with Rochdale Hornets.

In May 2013, having been voted Player of the Year by supporters at both Ashton Gate and Memorial Stadium, Coutts extended his contract with Bristol Rovers until summer 2017.

43. Liam Lawrence

Midfielder

Career

• 1988–1991: Retford United
• 1991–1996: Nottingham Forest
• 1996–1999: Mansfield Town
• 1999–2004: Mansfield Town
• 2004–2007: Sunderland
• 2006–2007: Stoke City (loan)
• 2007–2011: Stoke City
• 2010–2011: Portsmouth (loan)
• 2011–2012: Portsmouth
• 2012: Cardiff City (loan)
• 2012–2014: PAOK
• 2014: Barnsley
• 2014–2016: Shrewsbury Town
• 2016–2017: Bristol Rovers
• 2017: Rushall Olympic
• 2009–2011: Republic of Ireland
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Liam Lawrence was born on December 14, 1981 in Retford, England. He began his career with Retford United before moving to Nottingham Forest and Mansfield Town.

In 1999, he joined Molineux where he spent four seasons before joining Stoke City in 2004. He made 133 appearances for the Potters scoring 21 goals during his time at the club before retiring at the end of the 2009-10 season.

Liam has since moved into coaching and is currently an assistant manager at Premier League side Stoke City Academy.[1] Lawrence made his professional debut for Sunderland in 2004 and went on to play 73 matches for the club, scoring 10 goals.

In 2006, he joined Stoke City on a loan deal and was an important part of their promotion campaign that year. He then moved to Portsmouth in 2010 before joining Cardiff City on a season-long loan in 2012. 

Lawrence represented Republic of Ireland at youth level but never played senior international football.

After leaving Bristol Rovers at the end of the 2017–18 season, he signed with Rushall Olympic.

Also Played For: stoke city f.c

44. Rory Fallon

Forward

Career

• 1999–2003: Barnsley
• 2001–2002:  Shrewsbury Town (loan)
• 2003–2006: Swindon Town
• 2005:  Yeovil Town (loan)
• 2006–2007: Swansea City
• 2007–2011: Plymouth Argyle
• 2010–2011: Ipswich Town (loan)
• 2011: Yeovil Town
• 2011–2013: Aberdeen
• 2013–2014: St Johnstone
• 2014: Crawley Town
• 2014–2015: Scunthorpe United
• 2016: Bristol Rovers
• 2016: Truro City
• 2017: Torquay United
• 2017: Dorchester Town
• 2009–2017: New Zealand
• 2019–2022: New Zealand (assistant)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Rory Fallon is a New Zealand international forward who has played for Barnsley, Shrewsbury Town and Swindon Town in the English Premier League. He started his career at Mount Albert Grammar before signing for Barnsley in 1999.

He scored 22 goals in 77 appearances for Swindon before joining Plymouth Argyle in 2009. Fallon made his full international debut for New Zealand in 2004 and has since gone on to become a regular member of the national team setup.

In May 2018, he was appointed assistant manager of New Zealand's national side following the resignation of Ricki Herbert. 

Fallon plays as a striker or supporting midfielder and is known predominantly for his pace and finishing ability from distance shots Rory Fallon is a former professional football player who played for Yeovil Town, Swansea City and Plymouth Argyle.

He made his debut in the English Premier League with Swansea City in 2006 and went on to make 44 appearances for the club over two seasons. 

Fallon then spent three years at Plymouth Argyle before joining Yeovil Town on loan in 2010 where he made five appearances before returning to his parent club. 

In 2011, he joined Aberdeen on a short-term contract and helped them win the Scottish Premiership title that season while also playing five times for England's Under-21s.

After leaving Aberdeen, Fallon had spells at St Johnstone (2013), Crawley Town (2014) and Scunthorpe United (2015). 

He signed with Bristol Rovers in 2016 but left after just three months later due to personal reasons; however, he has appointed manager of Dorchester Town shortly afterwards and held that position until December 2017 when he resigned amid allegations of gambling addiction which he has since denied.

Also Played For: plymouth argyle f.c

45. Luca Hoole

Career

• 2014–2019: Bristol Rovers
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2019–: Bristol Rovers: 47: (1)
• 2020: → Taunton Town (loan): 0: (0)
• 2019: Wales U19: 2: (0)
• 2022–: Wales U21: 1: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:12, 28 December 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11:21, 15 June 2022

Luca Hoole is a Welsh full-back who currently plays for Bristol Rovers. Luca Hoole has made over 100 appearances for the club, and was part of their promotion to League One in 2018.

In his younger years, Luca Hoole played football for Newport County before making the switch to professional level with Bristol Rovers in 2017. Outside of football, Luca Hoole is studying law at university and hoping to become a lawyer one day.

He is known as an experienced defender who can also provide support up front if needed - something that has proved crucial for Bristol Rovers this season given their lack of goalscoring options. 

Luca Hoole will be looking to continue his good form into next season as he looks to help Bristol Rovers return to the top-flight league where they belong Luca Hoole is a talented young footballer who has been playing for Bristol Rovers in the English Football League Championship.

He made his senior debut in 2019 and has since played 47 league games, scoring one goal. Luca Hoole is also a Wales international and was part of the team that won the U19 European Championships in 2019. 

He has made two appearances for Wales' U21 side so far. Luca Hoole is an attacking midfielder who can play on either flank or through the middle, making him very versatile for any team he plays for next season and beyond. His natural ability to create chances and score goals makes him an important player at both club and international level.

46. Jarmani Langlais

Career

• –2019: Cardiff City
• 2019–: Bristol Rovers
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2021–: Bristol Rovers: 0: (0)
• 2022–: → Frome Town (loan): 1: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:08, 3 December 2022 (UTC)

Jarmani Langlais is a forward who currently plays for Frome Town on loan from Bristol Rovers. He has represented Canada at youth level, and played his first professional game in the Championship with Brentford FC in January of 2016.

In total, he has made 39 appearances for Brentford FC and scored 7 goals. After being released by Brentford, Jarmani signed with Frome Town in September of 2017. Jarmani Langlais is a versatile young player who can play as either a left-back or right-back.

He joined Cardiff City in 2019 and has since made several appearances for the first team, including one in the Premier League against Manchester United. In total, he has played 21 league games for Bristol Rovers and scored one goal. 

He is also eligible to play for Canada at international level, and was recently called up for their World Cup qualifier against Dominica.

Jarmani Langlais is likely to have an exciting career ahead of him; he will be keen to showcase his talents on a larger stage than what he currently experiences with Bristol Rovers.

47. Niall Lovelock

Career

• : Bath City
• 2020–: Bristol Rovers
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2021–: Bristol Rovers: 0: (0)
• 2021: → Cirencester Town (loan): 1: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:00, 13 November 2021

Niall Lovelock is a central defender who currently plays for Bristol Rovers. He has represented his country at various youth levels, and made his senior international debut in 2009.

Niall Lovelock was born on October 8th, 1978 in Bath, England. As an avid environmentalist, Niall Lovelock has been outspoken about the effects that human activity has had on the environment over the past few decades.

In 2006 he received the Royal Society Prize for Science and Literature for work on climate change mitigation Niall Lovelock is a young player with plenty of potential, who has had an impressive career so far. He started his youth career at Bath City before moving to Bristol Rovers in 2020.

Niall has made several appearances for the first team and scored one goal during his time at Bristol Rovers so far. He is currently on loan at Cirencester Town and looks set to continue developing his footballing skills there for some time to come.

48. Reggie Lambe

Midfielder

Career

• : Dandy Town Hornets
• 2007–2009: Ipswich Town
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2009–2011: Ipswich Town: 2: (0)
• 2011: → Bristol Rovers (loan): 7: (0)
• 2012–2013: Toronto FC: 54: (2)
• 2013: Toronto FC II: 3: (0)
• 2014: Nyköpings BIS: 11: (1)
• 2014–2016: Mansfield Town: 67: (10)
• 2016–2018: Carlisle United: 72: (12)
• 2018–2020: Cambridge United: 55: (5)
• 2020–: Stowmarket Town: 11: (17)
• : Bermuda U15: :
• : Bermuda U20: :
• 2007–: Bermuda: 46: (10)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:59, 28 May 2020 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11:21, 12 June 2022 (UTC)

Reggie Lambe is a Bermudian midfielder who currently plays for Stowmarket Town. Reggie Lambe started his career at Ipswich Town, before moving to Dandy Town Hornets in 2007.

In 2009, Lambe joined up with Stowmarket Town and has since made over 100 appearances for the club. Reggie Lambe is known for his strong defensive play and accurate passing ability.

He is one of the longest-serving players in Stowmarket's history, having been with the club since its formation in 2002 Reggie Lambe is a Bermudian international footballer who plays for Cambridge United.

He spent six seasons at Toronto FC from 2013 to 2018, before joining Stowmarket Town in 2020. Reggie Lambe has played 46 times for Bermuda and scored 10 goals. He was loaned out to Bristol Rovers in 2011 and then Nyköpings BIS in 2014, where he made 11 appearances and scored one goal each season.

In 2016, Reggie joined Mansfield Town on a permanent deal, where he stayed until 2018 when he joined Carlisle United on a two-year contract extension.

49. Harold Jarman

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1953–1956: Clifton Villa: :
• 1956–1958: Chippenham United: :
• 1958: Bristol St George: 1: (0)
• 1958–1959: Victoria Athletic: :
• 1959–1973: Bristol Rovers: 452: (127)
• 1973–1974: Newport County: 40: (8)
• 1974: New York Cosmos: 18: (4)
• 1974–1976: Mangotsfield United: 75: (40)
• 1976–1978: Portway Bristol: 52: (18)
• 1976–1978: Portway Bristol (player-manager)
• 1979–1980: Bristol Rovers
• 1988: Bath City
• 1989–1992: Mangotsfield United
• , Personal information, Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m), Batting Right-handed, Bowling Right-arm Medium, Role Batsman, Domestic team information, Years Team, 1961–1971 Gloucestershire, First-class debut 8 July 1961 Gloucestershire v Middlesex, Last First-class 17 July 1971 Gloucestershire v Yorkshire, List A debut 18 May 1969 Gloucestershire v Lancashire, Last List A 28 July 1971 Gloucestershire v Lancashire, Career statistics, , Competition FC List A, Matches 45 13, Runs scored 1041 88, Batting average 18.58 12.57, 100s/50s 0/3 0/0, Top score 67* 17*, Balls bowled 235 0, Wickets 0 –, Bowling average n/a –, 5 wickets in innings – –, 10 wickets in match – –, Best bowling n/a –, Catches/stumpings 20/0 9/0, , , Source: ESPN cricinfo
• Competition: FC: List A, Matches: 45: 13, Runs scored: 1041: 88, Batting average: 18.58: 12.57, 100s/50s: 0/3: 0/0, Top score: 67*: 17*, Balls bowled: 235: 0, Wickets: 0: –, Bowling average: n/a: –, 5 wickets in innings: –: –, 10 wickets in match: –: –, Best bowling: n/a: –, Catches/stumpings: 20/0: 9/0
• Competition: FC: List A
• Matches: 45: 13
• Runs scored: 1041: 88
• Batting average: 18.58: 12.57
• 100s/50s: 0/3: 0/0
• Top score: 67*: 17*
• Balls bowled: 235: 0
• Wickets: 0: –
• Bowling average: n/a: –
• 5 wickets in innings: –: –
• 10 wickets in match: –: –
• Best bowling: n/a: –
• Catches/stumpings: 20/0: 9/0
• Source: ESPN cricinfo
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Harold Jarman was born in Bristol, England on 4 May 1939. He began his career at Clifton Villa before joining Bristol St George in 1958. Harold spent the majority of his playing career with Bristol Rovers, making452 appearances and scoring 127 goals between 1973 and 1978.

After retiring from football, he managed Portway Bristol for two seasons as player-manager. In 2002, Harold was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame alongside Bobby Moore and Geoff Hurst. 

Harold Jarman was born on October 6th, 1945 in Bath. He made his first-class debut for Gloucestershire against Middlesex in 1961 at the age of just 18 years old.

Harold played for Mangotsfield United from 1989 to 1992 before retiring from playing cricket altogether. In total, he scored 723 runs at an average of 27.36 and took 66 wickets with a bowling average of 26.06 across his career. 

He is now retired and lives in Bath with his wife Jeanette and their two children Charlie and Harriet. Harold is also a taxi driver by trade.

He has been involved with charity work throughout his life, most notably supporting Alzheimer's Research UK since 2007. Harold Jarman will be sadly missed by all who have had the opportunity to meet him - we salute you sir.

50. Joey Barton

Career

• 1996: Everton
• 1996: Liverpool
• 1997–2002: Manchester City
• 2002–2007: Manchester City
• 2007–2011: Newcastle United
• 2011–2015: Queens Park Rangers
• 2012–2013: → Marseille (loan)
• 2015–2016: Burnley
• 2016: Rangers
• 2017: Burnley
• 2003: England U21
• 2007: England
• 2018–2021: Fleetwood Town
• 2021–: Bristol Rovers
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Joey Barton is a midfielder who has played for several clubs, most notably Manchester City and Bristol Rovers. Barton became embroiled in controversy in 2010 when he was sent off during an FA Cup match against Fulham.

He had a short spell playing for Rangers before retiring from football in 2012 due to injury. Barton rejoined the coaching staff at Bristol Rovers in 2014 after completing his bans from professional football and Welsh footballing association Ladbrokes Championship.

In 2017, it was announced that he would become manager of Bristol Rovers following the departure of Darrell Clarke. As of May 2019, he remains manager of Bristol Rovers. 

Barton began his career at Manchester City and went on to play for Newcastle United, Queens Park Rangers, Marseille (loan) and Burnley.

Barton scored 38 goals in 133 appearances during his managerial career with Burnley and Rangers. In 2018 he joined Fleetwood Town as manager but was sacked after just one season.

Also Played For: queens park rangers f.c

51. Nick Anderton

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2014–2016: Preston North End: 0: (0)
• 2014: → Chorley (loan): :
• 2014: → Gateshead (loan): 4: (0)
• 2014–2015: → Barrow (loan): 9: (0)
• 2015: → Aldershot Town (loan): 11: (0)
• 2015–2016: → Barrow (loan): 21: (0)
• 2016–2017: Barrow: 43: (1)
• 2017–2020: Blackpool: 16: (0)
• 2018–2019: → Accrington Stanley (loan): 22: (0)
• 2020–2021: Carlisle United: 49: (4)
• 2021–: Bristol Rovers: 34: (1)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:10, 23 April 2022 (UTC)

Nick Anderton is a left back who currently plays for Bristol Rovers. Nick was born on 22 April 1996 in Preston, England and started playing football at the age of six.

He made his professional debut with Bristol Rovers in February 2018, coming on as a substitute in their 2-1 win over Bolton Wanderers. 

Nick has represented England at youth level, appearing three times under-17s and twice under-19s before making his full international debut for the senior team in November 2017 against Sweden Nick Anderton was born in 1992, and started his career at Preston North End.

He spent two seasons with the Lancashire side before joining Chorley on loan in 2014. He then signed for Gateshead on a season-long loan the following year, helping them earn promotion to League Two. 

In 2015, he joined Aldershot Town on a one-year loan and helped them reach the play-offs; however they were defeated by Fleetwood Town in the semi-finals. Nick moved back to England when he signed for Barrow in 2016; he went on to score 21 goals during two seasons at The Memorial Stadium.

This summer, Nick joined Bristol Rovers as their fourth signing of the season - scoring 34 goals from 49 appearances so far.

Final Words

. . Bristol Rovers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in the city of Bristol. The team competes in League One, the third tier of English football.