9-July-1988. Rovers linked with Dale Jasper and Brian Croft, neither signed.
23-July-1988. Nicky Tanner. Match magazine.
26-July-1988. St Blazey v Bristol Rovers. (1) Rick Weston.
27-July-1988. Rovers sign ex Portsmouth utility man, Simon Stapleton. Rick Weston.
6-August-1988. Bristol Rovers v Watford. Gary Penrice in action against his future club in a friendly. Rovers wore their kits from the 85-86 season during the 1988 pre-season.
9-August-1988. Rovers move to Frys in Keynsham.
13-August-1988. Bristol Rovers v Wimbledon (Jack Pitt testimonial).
17-August-1988. Bristol Rovers v Bristol City. (1) Rick Weston.
27-August-1988. Bristol Rovers v Wigan Athletic. (1) First game for the Spall kits, a 3-2 victory over Wigan. Rick Weston.
27-August-1988. Strong words from manager Gerry Francis on the eve of the new season. Nigel stayed, and Wimbledon signed Hans Segers instead. Rick Weston.
3-September-1988. Sheffield United v Bristol Rovers. Ian Alexander in action during Rovers 4-1 defeat at Bramall Lane. Rick Weston.
7-September-1988. Bristol Rovers v AFC Bournemouth. (1) Rick Weston.
10-September-1988. Bristol Rovers v Aldershot. (1) Rick Weston.
21-September-1988. Bristol Rovers v Brentford. (1) Rick Weston.
5-October-1988. Bristol Rovers v PNE (1)
5-October-1988. Bristol Rovers v PNE (2)
5-October-1988. Bristol Rovers v PNE (3)
29-October-1988. Bristol Rovers v Huddersfield Town.
22-October-1988. Bristol Rovers v Chester City (1)
22-October-1988. Bristol Rovers v Chester City (2)
22-October-1988. Bristol Rovers v Chester City (3)
29-October-1988. Bristol Rovers v Huddersfield Town. (1)
29-October-1988. Bristol Rovers v Huddersfield Town. (2)
29-October-1988. Bristol Rovers v Huddersfield Town. (3)
12-November-1988. Bristol Rovers v Gillingham. (1)
12-November-1988. Bristol Rovers v Gillingham. (2)
12-November-1988. Bristol Rovers v Gillingham. (3) Rick Weston.
25-November-1988. New kingswood shop. (1)
25-November-1988. New kingswood shop. (2)
26-November-1988. Bristol Rovers v Bury. (1)
26-November-1988. Bristol Rovers v Bury. (2)
3-December-1988. Fulham v Bristol Rovers. (1)
3-December-1988. Fulham v Bristol Rovers. (2)
3-December-1988. Fulham v Bristol Rovers. (3)
15-December-1988. The Young Rover a magazine produced for the Young Pirates by Ben Flenk. It was so popular, they gave Ben his own column in the matchday programme in the 89-90 season. Image kindly provided by
2-January-1989. Bristol City v Bristol Rovers. (1)
14-January-1989. Bristol Rovers v Sheffield Utd. (1)
14-January-1989. Bristol Rovers v Sheffield Utd. (2)
21-January-1989. Aldershot v Bristol Rovers. (1)
21-January-1989. Aldershot v Bristol Rovers. (2)
21-January-1989. Aldershot v Bristol Rovers. (3)
28-January-1989. Bristol Rovers v Bolton Wanderers.
22-February-1989. Bristol Rovers v Torquay United. (1)
22-February-1989. Bristol Rovers v Torquay United. (4)
22-February-1989. Bristol Rovers v Torquay United. (2)
22-February-1989. Bristol Rovers v Torquay United. (3)
2-January-1989. Bristol City v Bristol Rovers. (2)
11-March-1989. Bristol Rovers v Chesterfield.
25-March-1989. Bristol Rovers v Bristol City.
37-March-1989. Wolverhampton Wanderers v Bristol Rovers.
1-April-1989. Bristol Rovers v Blackpool.
1-April-1989. The Young Rover a magazine produced for the Young Pirates by Ben Flenk. It was so popular, they gave Ben his own column in the matchday programme in the 89-90 season. Image kindly provided by
5-April-1989. Bristol Rovers v Port Vale.
11-April-1989. Daily Mail article about Gerry Francis.
14-April-1989. Preview of Rovers away match with Brentford.
1989. Nigel Martyn on how he was discovered.
14-April-1989. Speculation Rovers could move south of the river if promotion to Div 2 was secured
April-1989. Rovers team poster, Shoot magazine.
22-April-1989. Bristol Rovers v Northampton Town. Minutes silence for Hillsborough.
1-May-1989. One of thousands of "Stick with us Gerry please" postcards from 1989. He did, and the rest is history. Image kindly provided by Rick Weston.
15-April-1989. Brentford v Bristol Rovers. (1) Mehew, Alexander and Yates up against former Rovers player Allan Cockram. Rick Weston.
1-May-1989. Southend United v Bristol Rovers. Devon White flicks the ball on in a second half raid, as Rovers fight back to get a 1-1 draw. Rick Weston.
3-May-1989. Gerry Francis...snowed under with those 'Stick with us Gerry' postcards! Rick Weston.
5-May-1989. Keith Valle article. (1)
5-May-1989. Keith Valle article. (2)
6-May-1989. Bristol Rovers v Fulham. Play Off Semi Final. 1st Leg.
21-May-1989. Bristol Rovers v Fulham. Gary Penrice celebrates scoring the only goal of the game at a sun drenched Twerton Park. Rick Weston.
25-May-1989. Fulham v Bristol Rovers. Play Off Semi Final. 2nd Leg. (1)
25-May-1989. Fulham v Bristol Rovers. Play Off Semi Final. 2nd Leg. (2)
31-May-1989. Bristol Rovers v Port Vale. Play Off Final. 1st Leg.
3-June-1989. Port Vale v Bristol Rovers. Play Off Final. 2nd Leg. (1)
3-June-1989. Port Vale v Bristol Rovers. Play Off Final. 2nd Leg. (2) Rick Weston.
3-June-1989. Port Vale v Bristol Rovers. Play Off Final. 2nd Leg. (3) Rick Weston.
4-June-1989. High Street, Kingswood. (1) Image kindly provided by Rick Weston.
4-June-1989. High Street, Kingswood. (2) Image kindly provided by Rick Weston.
4-June-1989. High Street, Kingswood. (3) Image kindly provided by Rick Weston.