Trollope ponders changes

28 August 2010 19:00
Disappointed Bristol Rovers chief Paul Trollope will consider making alterations to his backline after witnessing a poor defensive performance in the 4-0 defeat by Southampton. Jose Fonte, Adam Lallana, former Rover Rickie Lambert and Lee Barnard struck without response for Saints. Trollope admitted: "We have a lot of issues to address at the back and maybe will have to consider a change of personnel. "When we did pass the ball, which was sporadic, we caused Southampton problems. But you can't afford to defend as we did against any side, let alone one of the best in the division. "I was disappointed to concede from a set-piece so early in the game and in the first half we simply didn't play. It may not have been fear, but there was certainly an anxiety amongst the players and we didn't look any sort of team. "We have a lot of work to do on the training ground next week and some of it won't be pleasant."

Source: PA