2012–13 Bristol Rovers F.C. season

February 2015 February 2015 Bristol Rovers 2012–13 Mark McGhee (until 15 December)John Ward (from 17 December) Nick Higgs Chairman Memorial Stadium League Two 14th FA Cup First round (Eliminated by Sheffield United) League Cup First round (Eliminated by Ipswich Town) Football League Trophy First round (Eliminated by Yeovil Town) Tom Eaves (7 goals) Tom Eaves & David Clarkson (7 goals each) 8,646 (vs. Rotherham United, 19 February 2013) 2,810 (vs. Yeovil Town, 4 September 2012) 6,105 _whitequarters14 _white stripes 0000FF 0000FF FFFFFF 0000FF 0000FF 000000 000000 000000 000000 000000 2011–12 2013–14 The 2012–13 season was the 130th season in Bristol Rovers' history and their 86th in the Football League. Rovers once again competed in League Two, the lowest level of the Football League, after finishing 13th in the 2011–12 season. Bristol Rovers met Fleetwood Town for the first time in their history after their promotion from the Conference National. They also played at Rotherham United's New York Stadium and Chesterfield's Proact Stadium for the first time. Having been bottom of League Two and real contenders to be relegated out of The Football League at the midway point in the season, they went on to win 12 of the final 23 games to steer well clear of the relegation zone and even, briefly, became contenders to reach the play-offs. In the end, Rovers finished 14th, nine points from both the play-offs and relegation zone. The upturn in form coincided with the return of John Ward to the managerial position at Rovers, replacing Mark McGhee who was sacked in December. Season events May dmy 2012 5 2 – Goalkeeper Conor Gough joined Rovers from Charlton Athletic on a two-year contract.2 May 2012 ROVERS SIGN YOUNG CHARLTON KEEPER http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2756937,00.html dead https://archive.today/20120630225013/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2756937,00.html 30 June 2012 2 May 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. dmy 2012 5 4 – Ellis Harrison, Mitch Harding, Jordan Goddard and Ross Staley were all awarded professional contracts.4 May 2012 DECISION TIME http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2760389,00.html dead 4 May 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. 7 May 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120507032933/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2760389,00.html dmy 2012 5 13 – Defender Gary Sawyer signed a two-year contract with League One side Leyton Orient after rejecting Rovers' offer of a new deal.13 May 2012 FIRST DEPARTURE CONFIRMED http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2770807,00.html dead 13 May 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. 17 May 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120517003745/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2770807,00.html dmy 2012 5 17 – Rovers announced that 10 players would be released upon completion of their contracts at the end of June.17 May 2012 ROVERS ANNOUNCE RETAINED LIST http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2775732,00.html dead 17 May 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. 20 May 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120520001540/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2775732,00.html Among them was Byron Anthony who had been with the club since 2006. dmy 2012 5 22 – Jim Paterson agreed a new one-year deal at Rovers.22 May 2012 PATERSON SIGNS A NEW CONTRACT http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2785412,00.html dead 22 May 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. 25 May 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120525075224/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2785412,00.html June dmy 2012 6 6 – Danny Woodards verbally agreed a new contract with Rovers.12 June 2012 WOODARDS SIGNALS HIS INTENTIONS TO STAY http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2809455,00.html dead 21 June 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. 15 June 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120615222317/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2809455,00.html dmy 2012 6 18 – Young winger Shaquille Hunter agreed to sign his first professional contract with Bristol Rovers18 June 2012 HUNTER SIGNS FIRST PRO CONTRACT http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2815434,00.html dead 21 June 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. 22 June 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120622020759/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2815434,00.html despite rumoured interest from Manchester City, Liverpool and Fulham.Haughton Warren 18 June 2012 Hunter turns down Premier League big boys to sign for Bristol Rovers http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/football-league/league-two/120619/hunter-turns-down-premier-league-big-boys-sign-bristol-rovers-174 dead https://archive.today/20130505102726/http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/football-league/league-two/120619/hunter-turns-down-premier-league-big-boys-sign-bristol-rovers-174 5 May 2013 21 June 2012 talkSPORT July dmy 2012 7 2 – Craig Stanley's contract at Rovers was terminated by mutual consent.2 July 2012 STANLEY LEAVES http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2829665,00.html 2 July 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C.October 2025 y dmy 2012 7 3 – Goalkeeping coach Carl Emberson left for Luton Town joining up with former boss Paul Buckle as assistant manager.3 July 2012 EMBERSON LEAVES http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2830640,00.html dead 3 July 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. 5 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120705220358/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2830640,00.html dmy 2012 7 4 – Midfielder Oliver Norburn rejoins Rovers, signing a one-year contract.4 July 2012 OLLIE RETURNS http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2831646,00.html dead 4 July 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. 7 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120707224229/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2831646,00.html Wayne Brown signed a new six-month contract.4 July 2012 WAYNE'S RETURN http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2832248,00.html 4 July 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C.October 2025 y dmy 2012 7 5 – Northern Ireland Under-21 international Seanan Clucas signed for Rovers on a one-year contract.5 July 2012 ANOTHER NEW SIGNING http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2833220,00.html dead 5 July 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. 8 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120708223401/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2833220,00.html dmy 2012 7 16 – Youth Team Coach Jamie Fullarton left Rovers to take up a youth coaching role at Crystal Palace.16 July 2012 JAMIE OFF TO PALACE http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2850987,00.html dead 16 July 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. 18 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120718202418/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2850987,00.html dmy 2012 7 18 – Defender Lee Brown signed a contract extension that would keep him at the club until 2014.18 July 2012 LEE BROWN SIGNS CONTRACT EXTENSION http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2852709,00.html dead 18 July 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. 20 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120720004338/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2852709,00.html dmy 2012 7 19 – Planning permission for Rovers' proposed 21,700 all seater stadium in Frenchay was approved by South Gloucestershire Council with councillors voting 11 to 1 in favour.19 July 2012 STADIUM APPROVED http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2854212,00.html dead 19 July 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. 21 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120721232606/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2854212,00.html 18 January 2013 Councillors approve stadium plans http://www.southglos.gov.uk/news/formal-planning-permission-for-uwe-stadium/ 14 September 2017 South Gloucestershire Council southglos.gov.uk dmy 2012 7 21 – Former Rovers striker Marcus Stewart rejoined the club as Youth Development Coach.21 July 2012 MARCUS STEWART JOINS THE COACHING TEAM http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2856087,00.html dead 21 July 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. 23 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120723233451/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2856087,00.html dmy 2012 7 26 – Stoke City midfielder Matthew Lund rejoined Rovers on a six-month loan deal.26 July 2012 LUND SIGNS NEW LOAN DEAL http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2861385,00.html dead 26 July 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. 28 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120728120332/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2861385,00.html dmy 2012 7 27 – Rovers agree to sign Faroese international defender Rógvi Baldvinsson from Ålgård FK for an undisclosed fee.27 July 2012 ROVERS AGREE TERMS WITH BALDVINSSON http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2862726,00.html dead 27 July 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. 29 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120729223928/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2862726,00.html Former Bristol City striker David Clarkson agreed a two-year deal with Rovers.27 July 2012 CLARKSON SET TO SIGN http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2862766,00.html dead 27 July 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. 29 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120729233735/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2862766,00.html dmy 2012 7 30 – Scotland international defender Garry Kenneth agreed a three-year deal with Rovers.30 July 2012 ROVERS AGREE TERMS WITH GARRY KENNETH http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2865561,00.html dead 30 July 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. 2 August 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120802015219/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10328~2865561,00.html August dmy 2012 8 1 – Winger Mustapha Carayol left for Championship side Middlesbrough for an undisclosed fee believed to be around £300,000.1 August 2012 MUZZY LEAVES http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/muzzy-off-285298.aspx dead 1 August 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. 4 August 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120804061035/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/muzzy-off-285298.aspx dmy 2012 8 2 – Chris Zebroski left Rovers after one season, joining fellow League Two side Cheltenham Town.2 August 2012 Zebroski Signs http://www.ctfc.com/news/article/zebroski-signs-286770.aspx dead 2 August 2012 Cheltenham Town F.C. 5 August 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120805081623/http://www.ctfc.com/news/article/zebroski-signs-286770.aspx dmy 2012 8 11 – Rógvi Baldvinsson announced that he was to return to Norway and not joining Rovers, citing personal reasons.234356182846951425 rogvi_baldvins To all the Rovers fans: youve been brilliant so far and i wish the gas all t best, but this is sadly not t place for me. Going back t norway Baldvinsson Rógvi 11 August 2012234356534480617472 rogvi_baldvins This has nothing with BRFC to do, but me personally. Hope u guys can understand. Up the gas. The gaffer was brill about it #utg Baldvinsson Rógvi 11 August 201213 August 2012 ROGVI LEAVES http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/rogvi-leaves-308692.aspx dead 13 August 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. 23 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150923194923/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/rogvi-leaves-308692.aspx dmy 2012 8 12 – German midfielder Fabian Broghammer signed for Rovers after playing a number of pre-season games while on trial.12 August 2012 FABIAN'S DEAL http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/fabians-deal-307816.aspx dead 13 August 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. 9 September 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140909122241/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/fabians-deal-307816.aspx dmy 2012 8 14 – Chelsea goalkeeper Sam Walker joined on loan until January.14 August 2012 WALKER JOINS ON LOAN http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/walker-joins-on-loan-311139.aspx dead 14 August 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. 3 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303193357/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/walker-joins-on-loan-311139.aspx Rovers are knocked out of the League Cup in the first round by Ipswich Town.14 August 2012 IPSWICH MATCH REPORT http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/ipswich-match-report-2-312673.aspx dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160304113703/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/ipswich-match-report-2-312673.aspx 4 March 2016 17 August 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. dmy 2012 8 20 – Rovers agreed the permanent signing of defender Tom Parkes from Leicester City.20 August 2012 PARKES SET TO JOIN http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/parkes-322698.aspx dead 20 August 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. 22 August 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120822185452/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/parkes-322698.aspx dmy 2012 8 23 – Former England goalkeeper Dave Beasant joined Rovers as part-time goalkeeping coach.23 August 2012 Dave Beasant handed Bristol Rovers coaching role https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19356322 24 August 2012 BBC Sport dmy 2012 8 30 – Rovers submit an official complaint to the Football League over the circumstances which led to the match with Wycombe Wanderers being abandoned after 66 minutes with Rovers leading 3–1.30 August 2012 Bristol Rovers complain over Wycombe Wanderers call-off https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19422284 31 August 2012 BBC Sport dmy 2012 8 31 – Defender Cian Bolger joined Rovers on loan until January from Leicester City.31 August 2012 BOLGER'S BACK http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/bolgers-back-345563.aspx dead 31 August 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. 23 May 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130523081734/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/bolgers-back-345563.aspx Bolger had previously played for Rovers on loan in the past two seasons. September dmy 2012 9 4 – Yeovil Town knock Rovers out of the Football League Trophy in the first round.4 September 2012 Bristol Rovers 0–3 Yeovil Town https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19394535 4 September 2012 BBC Sport dmy 2012 9 20 – Fulham goalkeeper Neil Etheridge joins Rovers on a one-month loan deal.20 September 2012 Etheridge Loan Deal http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2012/september/20/etheridge-loan 20 September 2012 Fulham Football Club fulhamfc.com dmy 2012 9 27 – Striker Tom Eaves joins Rovers on loan from Bolton Wanderers for three months.27 September 2012 EAVES JOINS ON LOAN http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/tom-eaves-joins-393881.aspx dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130523063655/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/tom-eaves-joins-393881.aspx 23 May 2013 27 September 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. Former Scotland international Derek Riordan signed on a short-term deal until Christmas.27 September 2012 DEREK RIORDAN SIGNS FOR ROVERS http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/derek-riordan-394609.aspx dead 27 September 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. 1 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121001051042/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/derek-riordan-394609.aspx Riordan is currently on bail and is due to go on trial on 9 October over an alleged assault in an Edinburgh nightclub.14 September 2012 SPL player Derek Riordan to go on trial over Picture House 'assault' https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-19600518 27 September 2012 BBC News October dmy 2012 10 1 – Midfielder Jordan Goddard and forward Mitch Harding join Gloucester City on loan for one month.1 October 2012 GODDARD AND HARDING OUT ON LOAN http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/goddard-and-harding-401048.aspx dead 1 October 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. 22 March 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140322002000/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/goddard-and-harding-401048.aspx dmy 2012 10 23 – Neil Etheridge's loan from Fulham was extended to 20 December.23 October 2012 Etheridge Extends Loan http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2012/october/23/etheridge-extends-loan 4 November 2012 Fulham F.C. dmy 2012 10 30 – Jordan Goddard & Mitch Harding extend their loan deals with Gloucester City for another month.30 October 2012 GODDARD & HARDING EXTEND THEIR LOAN http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/goddard-and-harding-renew-455826.aspx dead 4 November 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. 22 March 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140322001816/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/goddard-and-harding-renew-455826.aspx November dmy 2012 11 1 – Tom Curtis is appointed Director of the Youth Academy at Rovers, leaving his job as head coach of the Antigua and Barbuda national team in the process.1 November 2012 ROVERS APPOINT NEW DIRECTOR OF ACADEMY http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/tom-curtis-459617.aspx dead https://archive.today/20130420003223/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/tom-curtis-459617.aspx 20 April 2013 5 November 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. dmy 2012 11 4 – Sheffield United come from behind to beat Rovers 2–1 in the FA Cup first round.3 November 2012 ROVERS OUT OF THE CUP http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/sheffield-united-match-report-464243.aspx dead 4 November 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. 22 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140222142158/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/sheffield-united-match-report-464243.aspx The result meant that Rovers had failed to win a single cup game this season. However, all three cup matches were against higher division sides. dmy 2012 11 21 – On loan goalkeeper Neil Etheridge was recalled by parent club Fulham.21 November 2012 ETHERIDGE RECALLED http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/etheridge-recalled-500661.aspx dead 21 November 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304050342/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/etheridge-recalled-500661.aspx dmy 2012 11 22 – Guy Branston joined on a month-long loan deal from Aldershot Town.22 November 2012 BRANSTON SIGNS ON LOAN http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/branston-503061.aspx dead 22 November 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. 27 November 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121127232128/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/branston-503061.aspx December dmy 2012 12 13 – Midfielder Wayne Brown rejected a contract extension,13 December 2012 WAYNE BROWN TO LEAVE THE CLUB http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/wayne-brown-to-leave-541636.aspx dead 13 December 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304113328/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/wayne-brown-to-leave-541636.aspx opting to re-join Finnish side TPS.13 December 2012 WAYNE BROWN PALAA TPS:N KESKIKENTÄLLE http://fc.tps.fi/wayne_brown_palaa_tps_n.2311.html dead https://archive.today/20130213074844/http://fc.tps.fi/wayne_brown_palaa_tps_n.2311.html 13 February 2013 13 December 2012 Turun Palloseura dmy-all dmy 2012 12 15 – Manager Mark McGhee was relieved of his duties following the 4–1 away defeat to York City. It followed a run of 10 games with only one win and one draw leaving the club 23rd in League Two.15 December 2012 McGHEE RELIEVED OF DUTIES http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/mcghee-relieved-of-duties-545571.aspx dead 15 December 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. 19 December 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121219051444/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/mcghee-relieved-of-duties-545571.aspx dmy 2012 12 17 – Former Bristol City, Cheltenham Town, Carlisle United and Colchester United manager John Ward was appointed Bristol Rovers manager for the second time, initially until the end of the season with a view to a contract extension upon its completion.17 December 2012 JOHN WARD APPOINTED AS NEW MANAGER http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/john-ward-548907.aspx dead 17 December 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304051645/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/john-ward-548907.aspx His first spell in charge was between 1993 and 1996 and included a trip to Wembley Stadium in the 1995 Second Division Play-Off Final. dmy 2012 12 27 – Derek Riordan was officially released by Rovers on completion of his contract after new manager John Ward confirmed he had returned to Scotland on Christmas Eve.24 December 2012 WARD ON LOANS AND ALDERSHOT http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/ward-on-aldershot-558986.aspx dead 27 December 2012 Bristol Rovers F.C. 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304051432/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/ward-on-aldershot-558986.aspx dmy 2012 12 31 – Rovers agreed one-month loan deals with Queens Park Rangers and Colchester United for Tom Hitchcock and John-Joe O'Toole starting 1 January.31 December 2012 Bristol Rovers sign Tom Hitchcock and John-Joe O'Toole https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20875819 31 December 2012 BBC Sport Rovers also signed goalkeeper Steve Mildenhall from Millwall on an emergency loan31 December 2012 Breaking News: Bristol Rovers set to confirm signing of Steve Mildenhall from Millwall http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Breaking-News-Bristol-Rovers-set-confirm-signing/story-17724897-detail/story.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130102223218/http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Breaking-News-Bristol-Rovers-set-confirm-signing/story-17724897-detail/story.html 2 January 2013 31 December 2012 This is Bristol thisisbristol.co.uk dmy-all which would be extended "as soon as possible".285747999194357760 Official_BRFC Mildenhall's emergency loan to be extended until the end of the season as soon as possible. Bristol Rovers F.C. 31 December 2012 January dmy 2013 1 3 – Defender Mark McChrystal joined on a short-term deal from Tranmere Rovers286845677659631617 Official_BRFC Rovers sign defender Mark McChrystal on a short term contract #BristolRovers Bristol Rovers F.C. 3 January 2013 after having a bid for Cian Bolger turned down by Leicester City.3 January 2013 Leicester City have turned down a bid from Bristol Rovers for Cian Bolger http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8378275 3 January 2013 Sky Sports dmy 2013 1 16 – Plans to build a Sainsbury's store on the Memorial Stadium site were approved. This allowed Rovers to proceed with plans to build the proposed UWE Stadium.16 January 2013 SAINSBURY'S APPROVED http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/sainsburys-approved-602688.aspx dead 21 January 2013 Bristol Rovers F.C. 20 January 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130120024150/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/sainsburys-approved-602688.aspx dmy 2013 1 21 – Port Vale defender Clayton McDonald joined on an emergency loan.21 January 2013 ROVERS SIGN McDONALD ON LOAN http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/clayton-mcdonald-611690.aspx dead 21 January 2013 Bristol Rovers F.C. 23 May 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130523064329/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/clayton-mcdonald-611690.aspx dmy 2013 1 23 – Stoke City forward Ryan Brunt joined Rovers on a two-and-a-half-year deal.23 January 2013 BRUNT JOINS ROVERS http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/brunt-signs-615122.aspx dead 23 January 2013 Bristol Rovers F.C. 26 January 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130126185317/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/brunt-signs-615122.aspx February dmy 2013 2 15 – Defender Tom Parkes was named League Two Player of the Month for January by the Football League.15 February 2013 Parkes named Player of the Month http://www.football-league.co.uk/league2/news/20130215/parkes-named-player-of-the-month_2293326_3069560 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130511090122/http://www.football-league.co.uk/league2/news/20130215/parkes-named-player-of-the-month_2293326_3069560 11 May 2013 15 February 2013 The Football League Manager John Ward was nominated for January's League Two Manager of the Month but lost out to Martin Allen15 February 2013 Allen named Manager of the Month http://www.football-league.co.uk/league2/news/20130215/allen-named-manager-of-the-month_2293326_3069178 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140220232557/http://www.football-league.co.uk/league2/news/20130215/allen-named-manager-of-the-month_2293326_3069178 20 February 2014 15 February 2013 The Football League manager of Gillingham, the only side to score any points against Rovers in January. dmy 2013 2 28 – French striker Oumare Tounkara signed for Rovers on a deal until the end of the season.28 February 2013 TOUNKARA SIGNS UNTIL END OF THE SEASON http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/tounkara-joins-684904.aspx dead 28 February 2013 Bristol Rovers F.C. 23 May 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130523061955/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/tounkara-joins-684904.aspx March dmy 2013 3 28 – Stuart Naylor was appointed new full-time goalkeeping coach until the end of the season, replacing Dave Beasant who was previously in the role part-time.28 March 2013 Bristol Rovers offer Stuart Naylor coaching role until the end of the season http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/story-18545405-detail/story.html dead https://archive.today/20130505122826/http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/story-18545405-detail/story.html 5 May 2013 28 March 2013 Bristol Post thisisbristol.co.uk dmy-all April dmy 2013 4 16 – Defender Michael Smith signed a new two-year deal with Rovers.16 April 2013 Michael Smith: Bristol Rovers defender signs two-year deal https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22166216 16 April 2013 BBC Sport dmy 2013 4 17 – Striker Matt Harrold agreed a new one-year deal at Rovers with the option of a further year extension.17 April 2013 NEW DEAL FOR MATT http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/new-deal-for-matt-777800.aspx dead 17 April 2013 Bristol Rovers F.C. 19 April 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130419102756/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/new-deal-for-matt-777800.aspx dmy 2013 4 19 – John Ward agreed to a new one year rolling contract.19 April 2013 WARD AGREES NEW CONTRACT http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/ward-new-contract-781154.aspx dead 19 April 2013 Bristol Rovers F.C. 21 April 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130421085714/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/ward-new-contract-781154.aspx Eurocams were announced as new home shirt sponsors and Highspec Travel Services as new away shirt sponsors.19 April 2013 EUROCAMS NEW HOME SHIRT SPONSORS http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/1883-sponsors-draw-781777.aspx dead 19 April 2013 Bristol Rovers F.C. 21 April 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130421085719/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/1883-sponsors-draw-781777.aspx Second year scholars Josh Southway and Pat Keary signed one year contracts while first year scholar Jamie Lucas signed a two-year contract.19 April 2013 THREE SCHOLARS SIGN PRO CONTRACTS http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/scholars-sign-781961.aspx dead 19 April 2013 Bristol Rovers F.C. 21 April 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130421090424/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/scholars-sign-781961.aspx dmy 2013 4 23 – Assistant manager Shaun North left Rovers with immediate effect, development coach Marcus Stewart took over the role for the final game of the season.23 April 2013 SHAUN NORTH LEAVES THE CLUB http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/north-leaves-the-club-788201.aspx dead 23 April 2013 Bristol Rovers F.C. 26 April 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130426043731/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/north-leaves-the-club-788201.aspx Alefein Santos signed his first professional deal with Rovers.23 April 2013 SANTOS SIGNS PRO CONTRACT http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/santos-pro-contract-788761.aspx dead 23 April 2013 Bristol Rovers F.C. 23 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150923221203/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/santos-pro-contract-788761.aspx dmy 2013 4 25 – Jim Paterson signed a one-year contract extension having triggered a clause in his previous contract.25 April 2013 ONE YEAR DEAL FOR PATERSON http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/paterson-contract-791439.aspx dead 25 April 2013 Bristol Rovers F.C. 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304074253/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/paterson-contract-791439.aspx dmy 2013 4 27 – Rovers finish the season in 14th place on 60 points. dmy 2013 4 29 – It was confirmed that winger Joe Anyinsah would be released upon completion of his contract.29 April 2013 NO DEAL FOR JOE http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/no-deal-for-joe-797128.aspx dead 29 April 2013 Bristol Rovers F.C. 1 May 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130501195149/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/no-deal-for-joe-797128.aspx dmy 2013 4 30 – Defender Mark McChrystal agreed a two-year contract with Rovers.30 April 2013 McCHRYSTAL SIGNS NEW CONTRACT http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/mcchrystal-sign-801300.aspx dead 30 April 2013 Bristol Rovers F.C. 3 May 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130503000510/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/mcchrystal-sign-801300.aspx First team As of 27 April 2013. No. Name Nationality Age Club apps. Club goals Int. caps Int. goals Previous club Notes Goalkeepers 1 Scott Bevan ENG 1979 9 19 2013 6 30 37 0 0 0 Torquay United 20 Conor Gough ENG 1993 8 9 2013 6 30 2 0 0 0 Charlton Athletic Defenders 2 Michael Smith NIR 1988 09 04 2013 6 30 58 1 0 0 Ballymena United 3 Jim Paterson SCO 1979 9 25 2013 6 30 43 1 0 0 Shamrock Rovers 4 Danny Woodards ENG 1983 10 8 2013 6 30 61 3 0 0 Milton Keynes Dons 5 Garry Kenneth SCO 1987 6 21 2013 6 30 18 1 2 0 Dundee United Vice Captain 6 Tom Parkes ENG 1992 1 15 2013 6 30 54 1 0 0 Leicester City Vice Captain 14 Lee Brown ENG 1990 8 10 2013 6 30 81 10 0 0 Queens Park Rangers 19 Adam Virgo ENG 1983 1 25 2013 6 30 19 1 0 0 Yeovil Town Vice Captain 29 Mark McChrystal NIR 1984 6 26 2013 6 30 21 0 0 0 Tranmere Rovers 30 Tom Lockyer ENG 1994 12 3 2013 6 30 4 0 0 0 Youth team graduate Midfielders 8 Matt Gill ENG 1980 8 30 2013 6 30 44 0 0 0 Norwich City Club Captain 11 Fabian Broghammer GER 1990 1 14 2013 6 30 36 3 0 0 FC Bayern Alzenau 15 Oliver Norburn ENG 1992 10 26 2013 6 30 40 3 0 0 Leicester City 16 Joe Anyinsah ENG 1984 10 8 2013 6 30 62 8 0 0 Charlton Athletic 22 Ross Staley ENG 1994 6 16 2013 6 30 0 0 0 0 Youth team graduate 23 Jordan Goddard ENG 1993 3 22 2013 6 30 0 0 0 0 Youth team graduate 24 Ollie Clarke ENG 1992 6 29 2013 6 30 6 0 0 0 Youth team graduate 25 Seanan Clucas NIR 1992 11 8 2013 6 30 19 0 0 0 Preston North End 31 Shaquille Hunter ENG 1995 8 29 2013 6 30 0 0 0 0 Youth team graduate 33 Alefein Santos BRA 1995 3 1 2013 6 30 1 0 0 0 Youth team graduate Forwards 7 David Clarkson SCO 1985 9 10 2013 6 30 26 6 2 1 Bristol City 9 Matt Harrold ENG 1984 7 25 2013 6 30 46 18 0 0 Shrewsbury Town 10 Eliot Richards WAL 1991 9 10 2013 6 30 90 14 0 0 Youth team graduate 17 Ellis Harrison WAL 1993 3 17 14 3 0 0 Youth team graduate 18 Mitch Harding ENG 1994 1 27 2013 6 30 6 0 0 0 Youth team graduate 26 Ryan Brunt ENG 1993 5 26 2013 6 30 18 5 0 0 Stoke City 34 Oumare Tounkara FRA 1990 5 25 2013 6 30 9 2 0 0 Red Star Transfers In Date Player Position Transferred fromFee 1 July 2012Conor GoughGKCharlton AthleticFree4 July 2012Oliver NorburnMFLeicester CityFree5 July 2012Seanan ClucasMFPreston North EndFree26 July 2012Matthew LundMFStoke CityLoan27 July 2012David ClarksonFWBristol CityFree30 July 2012Garry KennethDFDundee UnitedFree12 August 2012Fabian BroghammerMFFC Bayern AlzenauFree14 August 2012Sam WalkerGKChelseaLoan20 August 2012Tom ParkesDFLeicester CityUndisclosed31 August 2012Cian BolgerDFLeicester CityLoan20 September 2012Neil EtheridgeGKFulhamLoan27 September 2012Tom EavesFWBolton WanderersLoan27 September 2012Derek RiordanFWSt JohnstoneFree22 November 2012Guy BranstonDFAldershot TownLoan1 January 2013Tom HitchcockFWQueens Park RangersLoan1 January 2013John-Joe O'TooleMFColchester UnitedLoan1 January 2013Steve MildenhallGKMillwallLoan3 January 2013Mark McChrystalDFTranmere RoversFree21 January 2013Clayton McDonaldDFPort ValeLoan23 January 2013Ryan BruntFWStoke CityFree28 February 2013Oumare TounkaraFWRed StarFree Out Date Player Position Transferred toFee 30 June 2012Gary SawyerDFLeyton OrientFree30 June 2012Byron AnthonyDFHereford UnitedFree30 June 2012Scott McGleishFWWhitehawkFree30 June 2012Charlie ReeceMFWorcester CityFree30 June 2012Charlie CloughDFDorchester TownFree30 June 2012Lance CroninGKMacclesfield TownFree30 June 2012Michael BoatengDFBromleyFree30 June 2012Kayne McLaggonFWWeston-super-MareFree30 June 2012Darren JefferiesMFFrome TownFree30 June 2012Lamar PowellFWBath CityFree30 June 2012James DaleMFReleased2 July 2012Craig StanleyMFAldershot TownFree1 August 2012Mustapha CarayolMFMiddlesbroughUndisclosed2 August 2012Chris ZebroskiFWCheltenham TownUndisclosed1 October 2012Mitch HardingFWGloucester CityLoan1 October 2012Jordan GoddardMFGloucester CityLoan27 December 2012Derek RiordanFWReleased1 January 2013Wayne BrownMFTurun PalloseuraFree Squad statistics Appearances, goals and cards As of 27 April 2013 No.Pos.NameLeagueFA CupLeague CupLeague TrophyTotalDisciplineAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals13px13px2DFNIR Michael Smith381101110412403DFSCO Jim Paterson260101010290204DFENG Danny Woodards222000000222205DFSCO Garry Kenneth181100000191416DFENG Tom Parkes4010000104111217FWSCO David Clarkson266111010297208MFENG Matthew Gill110001010130209FWENG Matt Harrold62001000721010FWWAL Eliot Richards4061000104264111MFGER Fabian Broghammer3631000103832014DFENG Lee Brown3931010104232015MFENG Oliver Norburn3531010003733116MFENG Joe Anyinsah3140010003243017FWWAL Ellis Harrison1330000001333018FWENG Mitch Harding50000000500019DFSCO Adam Virgo1000010101202020GKENG Conor Gough10000000100024MFENG Ollie Clarke50001000600025MFNIR Seanan Clucas1901010002104026FWENG Ryan Brunt1850000001854029DFNIR Mark McChrystal2100000002100030DFENG Tom Lockyer40000000400033MFBRA Alefein Santos10000000100034FWFRA Oumare Tounkara920000009210Players to have appeared for Bristol Rovers who have left:—GKPHI Neil Etheridge12000000012000—FWSCO Derek Riordan11010000012000—FWENG Tom Eaves16710000017710—DFENG Guy Branston410000004100—MFENG Wayne Brown18010101021021—MFNIR Matthew Lund18210100020261—DFIRE Cian Bolger300000104010—GKENG Sam Walker11010101014000—MFIRE John-Joe O'Toole18300000018360—DFENG Clayton McDonald600000006000—GKENG Steve Mildenhall22000000022000—FWENG Tom Hitchcock17300000017330 Top scorers NameLeagueFA CupLeague CupLeague TrophyTotalTom Eaves70007David Clarkson61007Eliot Richards60006Ryan Brunt50005Joe Anyinsah40004Fabian Broghammer30003Oliver Norburn30003Lee Brown30003Ellis Harrison30003John-Joe O'Toole30003Tom Hitchcock30003Michael Smith10102Matthew Lund20002Danny Woodards20002Oumare Tounkara20002Matt Harrold20002Guy Branston10001Garry Kenneth10001Tom Parkes10001 Updated to games played on 27 April 2013. Source: Soccerbase Apps = Appearances made; Goals = Goals scored. End-of-season awards Player of the YearYoung Player of the YearYouth Team Player of the YearGoal of the SeasonClubman of the YearMichael SmithTom ParkesMatt MaceyOliver Norburnvs. Cheltenham TownJohn Ward Competitions Overall League Two 14th 18 August 2012 27 April 2013 y League Cup 1st round 1st round 14 August 2012 14 August 2012 Football League Trophy 1st round 1st round 4 September 2012 4 September 2012 y FA Cup 1st round 1st round 3 November 3 November 27 April 2013 League Two Standings BRO Results summary 11 4 8 32 28 5 8 10 28 42 27 April 2013 Fixtures & results - Bristol Rovers http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/fixtures-results/fixtures-list/ dead 7 November 2012 5 November 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121105011803/http://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/fixtures-results/fixtures-list/ June 2013 Results by round table b Round Ground H/A/H/H/A/A/H/A/H/H/A/H/A/A/H/H/A/A/H/A/H/A/A/H/H/A/A/H/A/A/H/H/A/A/H/H/A/H/H/H/A/H/A/A/H/A Result L/D/L/D/L/D/D/W/L/W/D/W/L/L/L/W/L/L/D/L/L/L/D/W/L/W/W/W/D/W/W/L/D/L/W/W/L/W/W/D/W/W/L/D/L/D Position 19/20/23/23/23/23/23/21/21/20/21/20/20/20/20/20/21/21/21/22/23/23/24/23/24/24/23/19/19/19/18/18/18/18/17/15/17/15/14/14/13/11/11/12/13/14 Home Away green2 Win yellow2 Draw red2 Loss 1st 2nd 3rd red1 27 April 2013 Latest Bristol R Results, Fixtures & Betting Odds | Soccer Base http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=388&teamTabs=results&season_id=142 June 2013 Scores Overview Bristol Rovers score given first. OppositionHome ScoreAway ScoreDoubleAccrington Stanley 0–1 0–1 0–2AFC Wimbledon 1–0 1–3 2–3Aldershot Town 2–2 2–2 4–4Barnet 2–1 1–1 3–2Bradford City 3–3 1–4 4–7Burton Albion 3–0 1–1 4–1Cheltenham Town 0–1 1–1 1–2Chesterfield 3–2 0–2 3–4Dagenham & Redbridge 0–1 4–2 4–3Exeter City 2–0 2–1 4–1Fleetwood Town 0–0 3–0 3–0Gillingham 0–2 0–4 0–6Morecambe 0–3 1–1 1–4Northampton Town 3–1 0–1 3–2Oxford United 0–2 2–0 2–2Plymouth Argyle 2–1 1–1 3–2Port Vale 2–0 0–4 2–4Rochdale 2–1 1–2 3–3Rotherham United 1–2 3–1 4–3Southend United 2–3 0–0 2–3Torquay United 3–2 3–3 6–5Wycombe Wanderers 1–0 0–2 1–2York City 0–0 1–4 1–4 Matches #CCFFCC Won 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Drawn 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFCCCC Lost 1px solid #AAAAAA #AAAAAA Postponed 1px solid #AAAAAA Preseason friendlies 14 July 2012 15:00 Royal Marines 0–3 ReportMatch was played over three 30 minutes periods Bristol Rovers Harrold 28 pen.Anyinsah 63Zebroski 74 Endurance Park W 21 July 2012 15:00 Weston-super-Mare 2–2 Report Bristol Rovers XI Price Young Virgo Clarkson Woodspring Stadium D 21 July 2012 15:00 Frome Town 1–0 Report Bristol Rovers Baker 87 Badger's Hill 450 L 24 July 2012 19:45 Newport County 2–0 Report Bristol Rovers Louis 29Fielden 86 Rodney Parade 1,549 L 28 July 2012 12:00 Yeovil Town 1–1 Report Bristol Rovers Ince 79 Norburn 83 Huish Park 1,125 D 31 July 2012 19:45 Tamworth 1–2 Report Bristol Rovers Barrow 18 Richards 79Hunter 88 The Lamb Ground 495 W 1 August 2012 19:30 Paulton Rovers 1–2 Report Bristol Rovers Lacey 8 W. Brown 22Harrold 50 Athletic Field 553 W 4 August 2012 13:00 Bristol City 3–0 Report Bristol Rovers Woolford 22Adomah 80Pearson 85 Ashton Gate Stadium 8,713 L 8 August 2012 19:45 Gloucester City 2–0 Report Bristol Rovers Morford 17Davies 58 Whaddon Road 276 L 11 August 2012 15:00 Bristol Rovers 1–2 Report Coventry City Harrold 42 McDonald 25 49 Memorial Stadium 1,775 L League Two 2012–13 Football League Two August 18 August 2012 15:00 Bristol Rovers 0–2 Report Oxford United Forster-Caskey 22Potter 32 Memorial Stadium 7,451 Dean Mohareb L 21 August 2012 20:00 Barnet 1–1 Report Bristol Rovers Holmes 9 Harrold 55 Underhill Stadium 1,794 Steve Bratt D 25 August 2012 15:00 Wycombe Wanderers A–A ReportAbandoned after 66 minutes for safety reasons Bristol Rovers Logan 14 L. Brown 10Richards 34 36 Adams Park Andy Davies P September 1 September 2012 15:00 Bristol Rovers 0–3 Report Morecambe McDonald 52Fenton 57Ellison 62 Memorial Stadium 5,207 Lee Collins L 8 September 2012 15:00 Bristol Rovers 2–2 Report Aldershot Town Clarkson 11Broghammer 90 Reid 18Rodman 57 Memorial Stadium 5,117 Simon Hooper D 15 September 2012 15:00 Gillingham 4–0 Report Bristol Rovers Kedwell 5 pen. 15Lee 45Whelpdale 82 MEMS Priestfield Stadium 4,768 Gary Sutton L 18 September 2012 19:45 Plymouth Argyle 1–1 Report Bristol Rovers Hourihane 35 Parkes 70 Home Park 6,303 Darren Deadman D 22 September 2012 15:00 Bristol Rovers 0–0 Report Fleetwood Town Memorial Stadium 5,079 Steve Martin D 29 September 2012 15:00 Exeter City 1–2 Report Bristol Rovers Cureton 66 Clarkson 5Richards 69 St James Park 5,054 Keith Stroud W October 3 October 2012 19:45 Bristol Rovers 0–1 Report Cheltenham Town Zebroski 39 Memorial Stadium 5,747 Oliver Langford L 6 October 2012 15:00 Bristol Rovers 3–1 Report Northampton Town Eaves 53Kenneth 57Norburn 84 Charles 0 24Akinfenwa 75 Memorial Stadium 5,166 Mark Brown W 13 October 2012 15:00 Burton Albion 1–1 Report Bristol Rovers Kee 50 Clarkson 30 Pirelli Stadium 2,961 Jeremy Simpson D 20 October 2012 15:00 Bristol Rovers 3–2 Report Torquay United Eaves 15 76Lund 17 Oastler 2 21 30Howe 53Downes 59 Memorial Stadium 6,331 Scott Mathieson W 23 October 2012 19:45 AFC Wimbledon 3–1 Report Bristol Rovers Kenneth 20 o.g.Yussuff 29Antwi 33 Eaves 73Parkes 2 32 83 Cherry Red Records Stadium 3,714 Pat Miller L 27 October 2012 15:00 Accrington Stanley 1–0 Report Bristol Rovers Amond 79 The Crown Ground 1,462 Rob Lewis L November 6 November 2012 19:45 Bristol Rovers 2–3 Report Southend United Broghammer 10Clarkson 85 pen.Norburn 0 88 Tomlin 40Hurst 44Cresswell 64 Memorial Stadium 4,721 Darren Drysdale L 10 November 2012 15:00 Bristol Rovers 3–2 Report Chesterfield Togwell 5 o.g.Anyinsah 59Eaves 80 Randall 20Dickenson 65 Memorial Stadium 5,491 Richard Clark W 17 November 2012 15:00 Rochdale 2–1 Report Bristol Rovers Tutte 27Grant 59 Clarkson 14 pen.Kenneth 2 28 71Richards 0 90+4 Spotland Stadium 2,204 Scott Duncan L 20 November 2012 19:45 Port Vale 4–0 Report Bristol Rovers Pope 20 22 67Williamson 35 Vale Park 4,177 Andrew Madley L 24 November 2012 15:00 Bristol Rovers 3–3 Report Bradford City Branston 2Eaves 33Smith 62W. Brown 2 53 90+7 Wells 28McHugh 55Hanson 68Doyle 0 90+6 Memorial Stadium 5,092 David Phillips D December 1 December 2012 15:00 Wycombe Wanderers 2–0 Report Bristol Rovers Grant 11Ainsworth 55 Lund 2 39 90+4 Adams Park 3,740 David Coote L 8 December 2012 15:00 Bristol Rovers 0–1 Report Dagenham & Redbridge Williams 19 Memorial Stadium 4,874 Steve Rushton L 15 December 2012 15:00 York City 4–1 Report Bristol Rovers Kenneth 14 o.g.Chambers 16 33Walker 19 Eaves 15 Bootham Crescent 3,109 Paul Tierney L 22 December 2012 15:00 Bristol Rovers P–P ReportPostponed due to waterlogged pitch Rotherham United Memorial Stadium James Linington P 26 December 2012 15:00 Aldershot Town 2–2 Report Bristol Rovers Hector 33Reid 76 pen. Clarkson 54 pen.Richards 87 EBB Stadium 2,862 Lee Collins D 29 December 2012 15:00 Cheltenham Town P–P ReportPostponed due to waterlogged pitch Bristol Rovers Abbey Business Stadium Bobby Madley P January 1 January 2013 13:00 Bristol Rovers 2–1 Report Plymouth Argyle Anyinsah 19Lund 25 Hourihane 62 Memorial Stadium 7,332 Mark Heywood W 5 January 2013 15:00 Bristol Rovers 0–2 Report Gillingham Whelpdale 3Burton 44 Memorial Stadium 6,088 Brendan Malone L 12 January 2013 15:00 Fleetwood Town 0–3 Report Bristol Rovers Woodards 5Richards 27O'Toole 49 Highbury Stadium 2,811 James Adcock W 19 January 2013 15:00 Bristol Rovers P–P ReportPostponed for safety reasons. Exeter City Memorial Stadium Graham Scott P 26 January 2013 15:00 Rotherham United 1–3 Report Bristol Rovers Davis 2 9 45+2Noble 73 L. Brown 43 pen.Harrison 52Anyinsah 61 New York Stadium 6,582 David Webb W February 1 February 2013 19:45 Bristol Rovers 2–1 Report Barnet Broghammer 78Brunt 90+3 Crawford 90 Memorial Stadium 8,527 Trevor Kettle W 5 February 2013 19:45 Cheltenham Town 1–1 Report Bristol Rovers Harrard 45+3 Norburn 90+5 Abbey Business Stadium 4,436 Dave Phillips D 9 February 2013 15:00 Oxford United 0–2 Report Bristol Rovers L. Brown 55 pen.Richards 90+4 Kassam Stadium 7,608 Andrew Madley W 16 February 2013 15:00 Bristol Rovers 1–0 Report Wycombe Wanderers Brunt 35 Memorial Stadium 7,324 Mick Russell W 19 February 2013 19:45 Bristol Rovers 1–2 Report Rotherham United Anyinsah 81 Odejayi 60Frecklington 62 Memorial Stadium 8,646 James Linington L 23 February 2013 15:00 Morecambe 1–1 Report Bristol Rovers Redshaw 2 Richards 48 Globe Arena 1,736 Carl Berry D 26 February 2013 19:45 Northampton Town 1–0 Report Bristol Rovers Harding 88 Sixfields Stadium 4,077 Gavin Ward L March 2 March 2013 15:00 Bristol Rovers 3–0 Report Burton Albion Brunt 5O'Toole 62Richards 70 Memorial Stadium 6,065 Michael Naylor W 6 March 2013 19:45 Bristol Rovers 2–0 Report Exeter City Norburn 23L. Brown 82 Memorial Stadium 7,107 Graham Scott W 9 March 2013 15:00 Chesterfield 2–0 Report Bristol Rovers O'Shea 53Gnanduillet 73 Proact Stadium 4,814 Mick Russell L 12 March 2013 19:45 Bristol Rovers 2–0 Report Port Vale Brunt 7 38 Memorial Stadium 5,111 Fred Graham W 16 March 2013 15:00 Bristol Rovers 2–1 Report Rochdale Harrison 62 84 Rose 75 Memorial Stadium 6,691 Darren Sheldrake W 23 March 2013 15:00 Bradford City P–P Report Bristol Rovers Coral Windows Stadium Tony Harrington P 30 March 2013 15:00 Bristol Rovers 0–0 Report York City Memorial Stadium 7,378 Dean Whitestone D April 1 April 2013 15:00 Dagenham & Redbridge 2–4 Report Bristol Rovers Strevens 29Reed 73 O'Toole 4Tounkara 6 70Woodards 20 London Borough of Barking & Dagenham Stadium 2,082 Stuart Attwell W 6 April 2013 15:00 Bristol Rovers 1–0 Report AFC Wimbledon Hitchcock 82 Memorial Stadium 6,881 Scott Duncan W 9 April 2013 19:45 Bradford City 4–1 Report Bristol Rovers Wells 6 22 pen.Davies 45+5Thompson 57 Hitchcock 50 Coral Windows Stadium 10,621 Tony Harrington L 13 April 2013 15:00 Southend United 0–0 Report Bristol Rovers Spotland Stadium 4,612 Roger East D 20 April 2013 15:00 Bristol Rovers 0–1 Report Accrington Stanley Molyneux 2 Memorial Stadium 7,673 Tim Robinson L 27 April 2013 15:00 Torquay United 3–3 Report Bristol Rovers Benyon 52 68Jarvis 62 Hitchcock 31Jarvis 55 o.g.Harrold 90+4 Plainmoor Stadium 5,666 Darren Deadman D League Cup 2012–13 Football League Cup 14 August 2012 19:45 First Round Ipswich Town 3–1 Report Bristol Rovers Scotland 40Smith 56Cresswell 84 M. Smith 26 Portman Road 8,645 Fred Graham L Football League Trophy 2012–13 Football League Trophy 4 September 2012 19:45 First Round Bristol Rovers 0–3 Report Yeovil Town Upson 71 86McAllister 0 77Foley 90+3 Memorial Stadium 2,810 Michael Naylor L FA Cup 2012–13 FA Cup 3 November 2012 15:00 First Round Bristol Rovers 1–2 Report Sheffield United Clarkson 5 Blackman 53Porter 62 Memorial Stadium 4,712 Fred Graham L See also 2012–13 in English football 2012–13 Football League Two List of Bristol Rovers F.C. seasons References 30em External links Bristol Rovers F.C. The Post Newspaper BBC Sport Sky Sports Soccerbase: ResultsStatsTransfers Category:Bristol Rovers F.C. seasons Bristol Rovers