Bristol Rovers 1-4 Fleetwood: Ben Garner sacked after defeat

Saturday 14 November 2020 19:02, UK

Midfielder Callum Camps scored twice as Fleetwood claimed an emphatic 4-1 Sky Bet League One victory at Bristol Rovers, who sacked managed Ben Garner shortly afterwards.

It was a third defeat in four for Rovers, with Garner relieved of his duties with the club 18th in League One.

"Bristol Rovers can this evening confirm that it has parted company with Manager Ben Garner," said a statement released by the club. "Tommy Widdrington will be taking charge of first-team duties on a temporary basis, while the Club commences the process of appointing a new Manager.

"The Club would like to thank Ben Garner for all his hard work and wish him the very best of luck for the future."

The visitors took a 30th-minute lead when Camps' wind-assisted free-kick from out near the left touchline caught goalkeeper Jordi Van Stappershoef flat-footed and flew into the opposite top corner of the net.

It was 2-0 in the 39th minute following a short corner on Fleetwood's left. Callum Connolly headed down at the far post and Paddy Madden spun to bury a low right-footed shot from 12 yards.

Garner made two changes at the break and one of his substitutes, Sam Nicholson, was involved in the neat move which ended with Josh Grant shooting home from close range on the hour.

But Camps netted his second with a curling right-footed chip from inside the box eight minutes from time and substitute Ched Evans made it four with a low penalty in the 86th minute after being pushed by Nicholson.