Football It was all about getting a win for the fans, says Rovers boss

DARRELL Clarke said that Saturday afternoon was "all about winning" for the fans after Bristol Rovers gained their first victory of the season by beating Cambridge United 1-0 at the Memorial Stadium.

- Dan HARGRAVES

Ellis Harrison's first-half finish was enough to secure the three points for Rovers after a underwhelming start which had seen them lose their first three league games, as well as a Carabao Cup first-round tie against Cambridge, before drawing 0-0 at home to Oldham Athletic earlier in the week.

The Gas had to weather a bit of a storm as the second half went on but stood firm and limited the Us to few shots, none of which were on target.

Reflecting on the win, Clarke said: "I feel like I played 100 minutes, to be honest with you. Today was all about winning a game for the fans.

"We dug in brilliantly and it wasn't a comfortable watch for me, second half, or for our fans, but they got us over the line today.