The Football League Paper

PARKES HOPES FOR LIFT-OFF

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BRISTOL ROVERS defender Tom Parkes says he has no regrets over swapping life in the Championsh­ip for the Memorial Stadium.

Parkes, 21, was signed for £100,000 from Leicester City almost a year ago.

The Rovers captain saw his side battling against relegation for the majority of last season but says:

“I've got no regrets at all about the decision I made. Things didn’t go to plan straight away, but when I look back on last season I can say that I enjoyed it.

“I’m the captain, but I look to our older players for experience. They also need help from us younger ones at times as well.”

Parkes admitted Rovers shaky start to the season is a concern but hopes the return of some experience­d players will help.

“Getting the likes of Matt Gill and Matt Harrold back will be good for us,” he said.

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