It was a tight affair in Wiltshire. Kane Thompson-Sommers first half strike for the Gas being cancelled out by Ollie Palmers volley with the away side leaving their rivals with a point
Brad Young was incredible once again earning himself a 8.3 rating on FutMob.
The Geordie made five saves, keeping the Gas in the game throughout. His point black range save from Andy Drinan in the first half stands out. He prevented 0.87 goals and commanded his box commendably.
Since becoming the Pirates number one. He has impressed Gasheads, with his tall stature saving the Gas several points since coming into the first team for Salford.
When signed in the January transfer window, I think it’s safe to say Rovers fans were underwhelmed, signing a loan player from League Two rivals MK Dons felt like a panic signing.
Especially after his first two games being defeats where the CDM looked slow in the games. However, since coming back into the side Thompson-Sommers has looked a breath of fresh air.
His clever run against Swindon eventually ending up in the back of the net after a powerful left-footed strike sent Gasheads into raptures.
Bristol Rovers played well throughout the game defending well against League Two’s third top scorers. Although a brief five minute period proved costly.
In the 57th minute of the game a deep cross from Clinton Mola found the head of Ellis Harrison whose header was off target with the goal at his mercy.
Had Harrison taken this chance to go 2-0 up the game could have gone very differently. As it turned out Rovers rued this chance as a minute later Swindon equalised. Ollie Palmer equalising for the hosts.
Following on from the last point. The goal Rovers conceded was very poor. A free kick swung into the box found Ollie Palmer unmarked in the five-yard-area, who volleyed the ball into the back of the net.
Replays show Alfie Kilgour or Harrison let the former Wrexham man go. Bristol Rovers added height in the January Transfer window unable to be effective against Gas’ set piece problems.
With the teams around Bristol Rovers pushing for survival every point is paramount for the Gas. On Saturday both teams in the relegation zone managed to get a point.
Although with last weeks win over Grimsby pushing the Gas four points above the dotted line. Next week’s home game against Crewe could be vital for the West Country outfit to push further away from the relegation zone.
