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# Bristol Rovers

This year
2023
‘At one stage, I think it was between 75 and 80 million spent on midfielders to replace me’
In an exclusive interview with The 42, former Ireland international Glenn Whelan reflects on a remarkable career.
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Jun 11th 2023, 8:00 AM
Last year
2022
Joey Barton cleared of assaulting his wife after judge rules on fair trial
The court heard Georgia Barton had written to prosecutors claiming she and her husband had been drinking ‘about four or five bottles of wine each’.
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Oct 31st 2022, 4:28 PM
Jubilant Joey Barton celebrates most dramatic of promotions
Bristol Rovers beat Scunthorpe 7-0 to go up on goals scored.
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May 8th 2022, 11:50 AM
All time
Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton apologises for making controversial holocaust remark
‘Clearly no offence was meant, but some people have rightly pointed out to me the use of the analogy was not correct,’ said the former Man City and Newcastle United midfielder.
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Oct 28th 2021, 3:35 PM
'He's 538 years of age' - Joey Barton hails veteran debutant Glenn Whelan
The Ireland international had his first Bristol Rovers outing in yesterday’s defeat to Hartlepool United.
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Sep 12th 2021, 1:23 PM
League Two side weighing up an offer to veteran Ireland midfielder Whelan
The 37-year-old Dubliner has been training with Bristol Rovers, who are currently managed by Joey Barton.
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Aug 23rd 2021, 4:40 PM
'It was a tough time trying to decide: Do I give up my work for the love of representing my country?'
Ex-Ireland international Dolores Deasley on the various highs and lows of her career, and her new life coaching in America.
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May 24th 2020, 7:15 AM
Dubliner Graham Coughlan leaves promotion-chasing Bristol Rovers for new managerial role
The news is a blow to the League One club.
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Dec 17th 2019, 1:13 PM
'They’re all top lads. It feels more like coming into a club now'
Ireland U21 defender Ryan Sweeney was encouraged by a committed display against Norway on Thursday.
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Oct 7th 2017, 6:00 AM
Jack Byrne scores 25-yard stunner as he continues to impress on loan at Oldham
There was plenty of Irish involvement in the League One clash as Bristol Rovers welcomed John Sheridan’s side.
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Sep 13th 2017, 12:58 AM
'The atmosphere was like a county final' - Former Limerick striker Gaffney on League One promotion
Gaffney played a significant role in Bristol Rovers’ promotion.
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May 9th 2016, 8:29 AM
Ex-Limerick striker Gaffney helps Bristol Rovers to dramatic League One promotion
It’s been a memorable year for Rory Gaffney.
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May 7th 2016, 8:25 PM
Ex-Limerick star Gaffney seals Bristol Rovers move
The former Limerick striker scored five goals in seven games during a prolific loan spell at the club.
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Jan 15th 2016, 11:08 AM
Bristol Rovers are 'desperate' to keep an in-form ex-League of Ireland star
The 26-year-old has scored five goals in seven appearances for the League Two side.
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Jan 3rd 2016, 6:52 PM
Bristol Rovers declare their interest in Richie Towell but would he go there?
One of the SSE Airtricity League’s top players is a target for the League Two outfit.
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Oct 29th 2015, 6:50 PM
Bristol Rovers manager reduced to tears after their relegation from the Football League
Pirate boss Darrell Clarke couldn’t help getting emotional after they were sent to the Conference yesterday.
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May 4th 2014, 3:04 PM