LEAGUE TWO Parkes sparks Rovers belief
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- Created on Wednesday, 19 September 2012 00:22
- Last Updated on Wednesday, 19 September 2012 13:02
- Published on Monday, 17 September 2012 13:22
Bristol Rovers boss Mark McGhee is hoping Tom Parkes' superb 70th minute leveller will give the Pirates something to build on.
Central defender Parkes’ angled strike - the 20-year-old's first Rovers goal - cancelled out a thumping 30 yard on-the-run opener from Plymouth playmaker Conor Hourihane on 35 minutes.
Following the 1-1 draw at Home Park, McGhee said: “Tom is an unlikely goalscorer but a terrific footballer.
“He’s got great quality in his feet, particularly in his left foot, so it was no surprise to me that he finished the way he did.
“As I came into the dressing room I heard a few of the players talking. I think it was Lee Brown’s voice I heard saying ‘come on lads this gives us something to build on’ and I hope it is."
Argyle boss Carl Fletcher rued: “Going a goal up I am disappointed we did not get all three points but with regards to our general performance we just didn’t seem to have that spark tonight.
“We tried to make it happen, and worked hard for something to make it happen but it just wasn’t there tonight.
“The lads worked their socks off to try and get it.
“It was a good goal from Conor. I think he could have probably scored in every game we have played this season so it nice for him to get his goal and Guy Madjo was unlucky with the chip that hit the bar."
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