- Date:14 Oct 2011
- Kick-off:19:45
- Venue:The Memorial Stadium
- Attendance:5,395
- McGleish (9) McGleish - pen (28)
Bolger (31) Brown (57)
Anyinsah (87) - Taylor (36)
Schofield (52)
Live Commentary
- 95mins
Shot from just outside the box by Oliver Norburn goes over the crossbar.
- 94mins
Chris Zebroski takes a shot. Comfortable save by Andy Warrington.
- 93mins
The referee blows for offside against Chris Zebroski. Indirect free kick taken by Michael Raynes.
- 91mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Cian Bolger on Alex Revell. The free kick is swung in right-footed by Gareth Evans.
- 88mins
Matt Harrold goes off and Chris Zebroski comes on.
- 87mins
The ball is sent over by Joe Anyinsah, Joe Anyinsah grabs a goal from long distance to the top left corner of the goal. Bristol Rovers 5-2 Rotherham.
- 85mins
(Bristol Rovers) makes a substitution, with Oliver Norburn coming on for Stuart Campbell.
- 85mins
The ball is crossed by Marcus Marshall, clearance made by Gary Sawyer.
- 83mins
The ball is swung over by Marcus Marshall, Johnny Mullins takes a shot. Scott Bevan makes a save.
- 83mins
Scott Rendell gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Ben Pringle. Direct free kick taken by Jon Harley.
- 82mins
Foul by Stuart Campbell on Gareth Evans, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Johnny Mullins.
- 81mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Scott Rendell by Danny Harrison. Direct free kick taken by Mathew Gill.
- 80mins
The referee blows for offside. Andy Warrington restarts play with the free kick.
- 78mins
Marcus Marshall takes a shot. Lee Brown gets a block in. (Bristol Rovers) makes a substitution, with Joe Anyinsah coming on for Scott McGleish. Ben Pringle crosses the ball, save made by Scott Bevan.
- 75mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Gareth Evans on Mathew Gill. Direct free kick taken by Scott Bevan.
- 73mins
The ball is delivered by Scott Rendell, blocked by Johnny Mullins. Outswinging corner taken by Mathew Gill, clearance by Michael Raynes.
- 71mins
Ben Pringle is brought on as a substitute for Jason Taylor.
- 69mins
The assistant referee signals for offside against Scott McGleish. Andy Warrington takes the free kick.
- 67mins
Marcus Marshall challenges Craig Stanley unfairly and gives away a free kick. Craig Stanley delivers the ball, Matt Harrold takes a shot. Save by Andy Warrington. Corner taken by Mathew Gill from the left by-line to the near post.
- 67mins
Corner taken by Mathew Gill from the left by-line played to the near post, Danny Harrison makes a clearance.
- 67mins
The ball is delivered by Lee Brown, clearance made by Johnny Mullins.
- 64mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Lewis Grabban on Cian Bolger. Scott Bevan restarts play with the free kick.
- 64mins
Lee Brown crosses the ball. The referee gives a free kick against Matt Harrold for handball. Andy Warrington takes the direct free kick.
- 60mins
Michael Raynes challenges Scott Rendell unfairly and gives away a free kick. Booking for Michael Raynes. (Rotherham) makes a substitution, with Marcus Marshall coming on for Danny Schofield. Mathew Gill crosses the ball in from the free kick, Michael Raynes manages to make a clearance.
- 59mins
Mathew Gill produces a cross, clearance by Johnny Mullins.
- 55mins
Guy Branston gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Lee Brown. Guy Branston dismissed for serious foul play. The free kick is delivered right-footed by Mathew Gill from left wing, clearance made by Danny Harrison. Lee Brown finds the net with a goal from just outside the penalty box to the bottom right corner of the goal. Bristol Rovers 4-2 Rotherham.
- 54mins
Danny Schofield delivers the ball, blocked by Mathew Gill. Corner taken by Danny Schofield, clearance by Cian Bolger.
- 53mins
Johnny Mullins concedes a free kick for a foul on Scott Rendell. Mathew Gill crosses the ball in from the free kick, Matt Harrold concedes a free kick for a foul on Johnny Mullins. Andy Warrington takes the free kick.
- 51mins
Free kick awarded for a foul by Lee Brown on Lewis Grabban. The free kick is delivered left-footed by Jon Harley from right wing, clearance by Mathew Gill. Danny Schofield gets on the score sheet with a goal from just inside the penalty area to the bottom right corner of the goal. Bristol Rovers 3-2 Rotherham.
- 50mins
The ball is swung over by Alex Revell, blocked by Lee Brown.
- 48mins
Matt Harrold takes a shot. Save by Andy Warrington.
- 47mins
Johnny Mullins crosses the ball.
- 46mins
Danny Schofield takes a shot. Blocked by Gary Sawyer.
- 47mins
Foul by Danny Harrison on Stuart Campbell, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Scott Bevan.
- 45mins
Lewis Grabban produces a right-footed shot from deep inside the penalty area which goes wide of the right-hand post.
- 45mins
The ball is delivered by Jon Harley, clearance made by Cian Bolger.
- 44mins
Handball decision goes against Scott McGleish. Andy Warrington takes the free kick.
- 44mins
Johnny Mullins delivers the ball, clearance made by Gary Sawyer.
- 43mins
Craig Stanley sends in a cross.
- 42mins
Alex Revell challenges Cian Bolger unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Cian Bolger.
- 41mins
Jon Harley challenges Craig Stanley unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Scott Bevan.
- 39mins
Lee Brown sends in a cross, Johnny Mullins makes a clearance. Corner from the left by-line taken by Mathew Gill, Johnny Mullins makes a clearance.
- 38mins
Centre by Matt Harrold, Jason Taylor manages to make a clearance.
- 38mins
Gareth Evans produces a right-footed shot from just outside the area that goes harmlessly over the bar.
- 36mins
Goal scored by Jason Taylor from the edge of the area to the bottom left corner of the goal. Bristol Rovers 3-1 Rotherham.The assist for the goal came from Lewis Grabban.
- 36mins
The ball is swung over by Craig Stanley, clearance made by Danny Schofield.
- 34mins
Gareth Evans produces a cross.
- 32mins
Gareth Evans delivers the ball, save made by Scott Bevan.
- 30mins
Michael Raynes concedes a free kick for a foul on Matt Harrold. Caution for Lewis Grabban. The ball is delivered by Mathew Gill, Cian Bolger finds the back of the net with a headed goal from inside the area. Bristol Rovers 3-0 Rotherham.Mathew Gill provided the assist for the goal.
- 29mins
The ball is sent over by Danny Schofield.
- 27mins
Guy Branston concedes a free kick for a foul on Matt Harrold. Craig Stanley delivers the ball from the free kick right-footed from right wing, Penalty awarded for an unfair challenge on Scott Rendell by Johnny Mullins. Power penalty scored by Scott McGleish. Bristol Rovers 2-0 Rotherham.Assist by Scott Rendell.
- 25mins
Jon Harley concedes a free kick for a foul on Dan Woodards. Jon Harley goes into the referee's book. Direct free kick taken by Scott Bevan.
- 25mins
A cross is delivered by Lewis Grabban, Dan Woodards manages to make a clearance.
- 25mins
A cross is delivered by Jon Harley.
- 25mins
Centre by Johnny Mullins, Dan Woodards manages to make a clearance.
- 24mins
The ball is delivered by Jon Harley, Lee Brown manages to make a clearance.
- 24mins
The ball is swung over by Gareth Evans, Gary Sawyer makes a clearance.
- 24mins
Gareth Evans produces a cross, clearance made by Gary Sawyer.
- 22mins
Corner taken right-footed by Mathew Gill to the near post, Michael Raynes makes a clearance.
- 21mins
Lee Brown sends in a cross, Scott Rendell has a headed effort at goal from just inside the area that misses to the right of the target.
- 21mins
Johnny Mullins concedes a free kick for a foul on Scott McGleish. Free kick taken by Scott McGleish.
- 19mins
The referee blows for offside. Andy Warrington takes the free kick.
- 18mins
Handball by Gareth Evans. Scott Bevan restarts play with the free kick.
- 17mins
The ball is swung over by Johnny Mullins, Cian Bolger manages to make a clearance.
- 17mins
The ball is crossed by Mathew Gill, save by Andy Warrington.
- 16mins
Effort from the edge of the area by Scott McGleish goes wide of the right-hand post.
- 15mins
The ball is sent over by Matt Harrold, Jon Harley gets a block in. Outswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Mathew Gill, clearance by Guy Branston. Lee Brown has an effort at goal.
- 14mins
The ball is swung over by Scott Rendell.
- 13mins
Centre by Alex Revell, Cian Bolger makes a clearance.
- 13mins
Unfair challenge on Jon Harley by Matt Harrold results in a free kick. Andy Warrington restarts play with the free kick.
- 12mins
Gareth Evans gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Dan Woodards. Craig Stanley restarts play with the free kick.
- 9mins
A cross is delivered by Lee Brown, clearance by Guy Branston. Scott McGleish finds the back of the net with a goal from inside the six-yard box to the bottom right corner of the goal. Bristol Rovers 1-0 Rotherham.Assist by Craig Stanley.
- 9mins
A cross is delivered by Scott Rendell, clearance made by Michael Raynes.
- 7mins
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Stuart Campbell by Gareth Evans. Mathew Gill takes the free kick. A cross is delivered by Craig Stanley, Michael Raynes manages to make a clearance. A cross is delivered by Matt Harrold, Header by Scott Rendell from deep inside the penalty area misses to the right of the target.
- 5mins
Scott McGleish is caught offside. Andy Warrington takes the free kick.
- 4mins
The ball is crossed by Craig Stanley, Johnny Mullins makes a clearance.
- 3mins
Danny Schofield sends in a cross, Craig Stanley makes a clearance. Outswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Danny Schofield, Scott Rendell makes a clearance.
- 2mins
Unfair challenge on Michael Raynes by Matt Harrold results in a free kick. Andy Warrington takes the free kick.
- 2mins
Effort from the edge of the penalty box by Gareth Evans goes wide of the right-hand upright.
- 1mins
Foul by Jason Taylor on Scott Rendell, free kick awarded. Mathew Gill takes the direct free kick.
Mathew Gill crosses the ball, clearance made by Guy Branston.
Match Preview
Rovers duo out of Millers clash Bristol Rovers will continue to be without Danny Woodards and Wayne Brown for the home clash with Rotherham. Defender Woodards is still recovering from a rib injury sustained in the match against Cheltenham on October 1, while midfielder Brown damaged his ankle in the same encounter and is expected to be out long-term. Rovers are suspension-free, however, and buoyed by the return to fitness of captain Matt Gill after a hamstring problem. Meanwhile, striker Scott McGleish has received the all-clear following a knee scan and should keep his place in the starting line-up. McGleish was assessed after picking up a minor knock during training last week, but started the 3-0 defeat at Oxford on Saturday and has been passed fit once again. Defender Troy Brown will return to the Rotherham squad. The centre-half has been away on international duty with Wales Under-21s for the last 10 days but returned to training on Wednesday and is in contention for a start. Manager Andy Scott has been working tirelessly in an attempt to strengthen his backline after injuries and poor performances have blighted the Millers in recent weeks, but has so far been frustrated in the loan market. That may mean he is forced to stick with Johnny Mullins in defence, despite hinting that the centre-half is struggling with fitness following his return from a serious knee injury. Attacker Gareth Evans is pushing for a start after illness last week restricted him to a substitute's appearance against Burton and will battle it out with Ben Pringle for a place in Scott's side. Skipper Ryan Cresswell faces another four weeks out with ankle trouble, midfielder Mark Bradley underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a dislocated shoulder and goalkeeper Jamie Annerson is still some way off recovering from a knee injury.
Bristol Rovers
Rotherham
- Scott Bevan
- Dan Woodards
- Cian Bolger
- Gary Sawyer
- Lee Brown
- Craig Stanley
- Mathew Gill
- Stuart Campbell
- Scott McGleish
- Scott Rendell
- Matt Harrold
- SUBS
- Michael Smith
- Joe Anyinsah
- Eliot Richards
- Chris Zebroski
- Oliver Norburn
Home
Away
- Andy Warrington
- Guy Branston
- Johnny Mullins
- Michael Raynes
- Jon Harley
- Danny Schofield
- Jason Taylor
- Danny Harrison
- Gareth Evans
- Alex Revell
- Lewis Grabban
- SUBS
- Conrad Logan
- Dale Tonge
- Marcus Marshall
- Paul Warne
- Ben Pringle
Match Report
Rampant Rovers thrash Millers Bristol Rovers eased the pressure on boss Paul Buckle with a 5-2 hammering of 10-man Rotherham. Scott McGleish netted a first-half double, including one from the spot, with Cian Bolger, Lee Brown and Joe Anyinsah also notching. It took 10 minutes for McGleish to break the deadlock, turning home Craig Stanley's cross from close range. He doubled his tally with a 29th-minute penalty after Scott Rendell had been fouled by Johnny Mullins. Defender Bolger headed Rovers' third from a Matt Gill free kick, but Jason Taylor pulled a goal back for the Millers before the break, sweeping home a Lewis Grabban pass. Rotherham were back in it when Danny Schofield curled a 53rd minute shot past Scott Bevan, but the sending off of new loan-signing Guy Branston for a two-footed tackle four minutes later saw Rovers regain their grip through a Brown volley and a fierce cross-shot from substitute Joe Anyinsah.
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