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No doubting Luke Thomas as he gives Bristol Rovers manager Inigo Calderon a birthday gift

BRISTOL Rovers boss Inigo Calderon was given the perfect birthday present… a first win in charge after Luke Thomas’ first-half goal sunk struggling Cambridge United in a 1-0 victory for the Gas.

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The LeaguePaper Team
5 January 2025

By Matt Ramsay

CAMBRIDGE UTD 0

BRISTOL ROVERS 1
Thomas 26

STAR MAN
JOSH GRIFFITHS Bristol Rovers

NET GAIN: Bristol Rovers’ Luke Thomas, right, scores the only goal

BRISTOL Rovers boss Inigo Calderon was given the perfect birthday present... a first win in charge after Luke Thomas’ first-half goal sunk struggling Cambridge United in a 1-0 victory for the Gas.
Thomas struck after 26 minutes to secure the points and leave Cambridge rooted to the bottom spot.
“I’m really happy for the boys, they fully deserved today,” said Calderon.
“They did exactly what we wanted them to do.
Calderon: '...

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