Bristol Rovers 2 Bradford City 1

JOEY BARTON heaped praise on

Sam Finley after the midfielder’s spectacular goal helped the Pirates claim a comeback victory.

Dion Pereira fired Bradford ahead before Finley levelled and Connor Taylor poked home the winner.

Barton said: “Sam is a candidate for player of the season. His work on and off the ball was outstanding.”

Bradford boss Mark Hughes said: “Having got ourselves into a good position, it was a disappointing result.”