Matt Taylor: Bristol Rovers sack manager after a year in charge

Richard Hoskin – BBC Radio Bristol sports editor

In the end it was a question of when, and not if, Rovers would part company with Matt Taylor.

A manager who’s been a pleasure to deal with since his appointment last year has struggled to win over the fan base.

Rovers made 16 summer signings – but many have failed to find form or fitness.

A lack of goals – Jamie Lindsay and Scott Sinclair are top goalscorers with just three goals each – has seen Rovers drop dangerously close to the relegation zone.

It is fair to assume the “club appointment” of Lee Cattermole last week undermined the manager.

Now there’s a lot of work to do on and off the pitch as Rovers head into the New Year.