RELISH THE PRESSURE – BARTON

JOEY Barton insists his promotion-chasing Bristol Rovers side are now well used to dealing with pressure and should consider it a “privilege”.After a slow start to the season, the Pirates are pushing hard for an immediate return to League One and, with so many also still in contention, the heat is on.But Rovers manager Barton said: “We have felt the pressure for the past three or four months, so we’re well versed in it.“I said to the lads it is a privilege to feel pressure, to have something on the line. We’ve been in highstakes games for...

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