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I have two old friends who are lifelong Bristol Rovers supporters, but with one now living in Hong Kong I no longer get the chance to discuss matters with him. Manager Graham Coughlan has left for the delights of Mansfield, 18th in League Two, although it is evident that not all fans were behind him. Bristol Rovers are currently fourth in League One.

According to Bristol Live, 'Both Coughlan and former boss Darrell Clarke have both now shared their grievances about the lack of financial support from the club, and a minimal to non-existent budget is something the new boss should expect.' That should attract some good candidates, although some worthwhile names have been mentioned.

Leading football finance expert Kieran Maguire did express concern earlier in the year about the fact that 97 per cent of turnover was being spent on wages at the Memorial Ground: FFP rule could hinder Rovers

The whole situation is something I need to look into in greater depth, but I doubt whether that will be possible in the festive period. In the meantime, my other Rovers fan friend has returned from living in Australia. If your idea of playing football is of being a stationary target man shouting 'far post', he could be the answer.

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