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David Byrom

'Embarrassment' - Bristol Rovers fans are all saying the same thing over Fleetwood Town and Joey Barton

Bristol Rovers fans have taken a dim view of Fleetwood Town and Joey Barton after yesterday's goalless draw between the sides.

Fleetwood boss Barton was sent off for the second time in three games between his side and Rovers when he took issue with Ched Evans' goal being ruled out for offside after Paddy Madden was deemed to have interfered with play.

Post-match Rovers fans were stunned at Fleetwood's summing up of the game on Twitter, which claimed the goal seemed fair and that they dominated large periods of the game.

Adrian Coles: Hilarious bitter tweet, it would seem through gritted teeth. Madden was offside and made an intention to play ball in front the keeper, well done to the officials for making a correct call, shame Barton cannot behave like a man and respect officials but not surprised with his history.

Lee Callow: That's what happens when you've got someone like Barton as your manager.

Manc Gas: Madden touched it- needs to apologise to Evans and his manager. Made them look daft there.

William Quibell: A point on the road is always a good result. Onwards. For the clowns slating Garner - for god sake he’s a young manager and these aren’t his players. Give him time. Criticising after two games is ridiculous. You don’t get judged in your jobs after your first few hours work.

Shuvam Sinha: Point away from home under a new manager is always a good result, on we go.

Jonathan: It was clearly offside. Barton is simply an embarrassment to the game.

Tom Williams: Only person who got Barton sent or was.... Barton. Bloke's never been able to keep his mouth shut and take stuff on the chin.

Mad Gas: But Madden was offside when he scored? Such a massive overreaction from Barton.

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