Defeat at Colchester for Bristol Rovers in their final game in League One

By Matthew09 | Saturday, May 07, 2011, 20:48

Bristol Rovers were defeated today in their final game in League One. They went down 2-1 against Colchester United. Rovers were missing several players - Danny Coles, James Tunnicliffe, player-boss Stuart Campbell, Jeff Hughes, Gary Sawyer and Jo Kuffour were all ruled out because of injury, while Dave McCracken was still suspended.

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Striker Ian Henderson scored twice for Colchester and substitute Elliot Richards headed in Gavin Williams' free-kick to give Rovers their solitary goal.

The result gave Colchester a 10th place finish in the League One table while Rovers' inevitable relegation was confirmed.

The Pirates' caretaker-manager Campbell is still waiting to hear whether his postition will be made permanent.

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