ROVERS’ players had a chance to recharge their batteries with a blank weekend due to international call-ups.

Plenty of other teams in League One were in action and the results saw the Gas slip from seventh to 11th.

But we still remain just two points off the play-offs with a game in hand on everyone above us apart from Sheffield United.

The games have come thick and fast recently, with midweek fixtures for the last couple of weeks as well as weekends, so it was a chance to take stock and prepare for the next run of matches.

After a tricky start, Rovers seem to have settled well into life in League One and fans will certainly be happy if we remain in the top half.

Given the options Clarke has at his disposal, with a large squad providing competition for places in all areas of the pitch, we should only get stronger as players continue to improve and gel in the team.

Different teams for every game is a scenario we have got used as the manager faces a juggling act to try to keep everyone in the squad happy.

Although some supporters like to see a settled side, you cannot question Clarke after the success he has brought to the club so the ‘Tinkerman’ tag is not likely to change.

A fans’ question and answer session at the Memorial Stadium last week revealed that the club are moving forward with setting up a new training facility in Almondsbury, which will undoubtedly help the club and improve the infrastructure.

However, we still await news on the stadium plans and have to keep our fingers crossed that it will come to fruition as it is vital for the future of the club.

Rovers will be looking to make home advantage count and secure three points as Gillingham visit the Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

That is followed by a tougher-looking trip to MK Dons on Tuesday, but if we can continue our fine recent form, there is no reason why we cannot put more points on the board and move up the table.