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<\/p>\nHere is an update on Promise Omochere and Tom Lockyer ahead of Bristol Rovers’ League Two game against Chesterfield<\/p>\n
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After a run of 15 defeats in 17 games under Darrell Clarke and Steve Evans, Bristol Rovers<\/a> have now won their last two league matches under the latter, lifting them seven points clear of the League Two<\/a> relegation zone.<\/p>\n The injury list has also started to decrease in recent weeks, with Josh McEachran returning to the bench against Newport County and Ellis Harrison, who missed Evans’ first three games, starting the last three matches.<\/p>\n The club’s record signing, Promise Omochere, is also nearing a return after being absent from every matchday squad since picking up an injury in the 4-0 defeat at Crawley Town on October 25.<\/p>\n Currently, the two main absentees who look set to miss the game on Saturday are Tom Lockyer and Macauley Southam-Hales, with Evans providing an update on the former in today’s press conference at The Quarters.<\/p>\n READ MORE: ‘We\u2019re far from safe’ – Steve Evans on relegation battle, free agents and January transfer window<\/a> OPINION<\/p>\n Tom Lockyer<\/strong><\/p>\n “Tom is maybe two weeks away. Maybe two weeks Saturday, he\u2019ll be fit for selection, but he\u2019s ahead of schedule. Tom Lockyer, I\u2019m going to use a pun that he\u2019ll laugh at in this particular week, but he’s got the heart the size of Big Ben.<\/p>\n “It’s probably why he\u2019s on this planet, and he’s got the heart the size of Big Ben and Tom will do for me every day of the week, so he’s got a big part to play.”<\/p>\n Promise Omochere – Update on February 5<\/strong><\/p>\n “I must say, Promise trained very well this morning. He’s training very well. Listen, if I\u2019m Promise, my head suddenly turns 360 degrees when I see Ellis playing the way he’s playing. I see Fab, who\u2019s a goalscorer. I see Mees, who’s improving every session, every day. And I see Joe Quigley’s car driving in the car park. I’m thinking it’s game on even to get a shot here, never mind a starting shirt.<\/p>\n Bristol Rovers have Steve Evans now in charge as they look to battle push up the League Two table – and you won’t miss a beat with our free newsletter.<\/p>\n All the latest news, views, interviews, gossip and analysis concerning the Gas, delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n It’s completely free and you can sign up HERE<\/a><\/p>\n “But what has to be said is Promise against my teams for Fleetwood was very, very good. Top player, most clubs wanted him.<\/p>\n “Bristol Rovers won the fight to get him, paid good money for him, but he’s back on the grass and training very well. So, I’m gonna need a few more sessions like that from Promise, but we know what he can deliver, so we’re excited to be working with him.”<\/p>\n Macauley Southam-Hales – Update on January 27<\/strong><\/p>\n “Yeah, he’s gone for the season. I would think if he comes back for the last three, four weeks, we’d be pleased.<\/p>\n “Let’s hope we’re in a position when he comes back to get the kid back active because he’s a good player.”<\/p>\n Join Bristol Rovers Live’s Whatsapp community for all the biggest Bristol Rovers stories sent straight to your phone<\/strong><\/p>\n Bristol Rovers Live<\/a> is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join our community.<\/p>\n Through the app, we\u2019ll send the Bristol Rovers news, live match coverage, team news, transfers, fixtures, analysis and more straight to your phone.<\/p>\n To join our community you need to already have WhatsApp. All you need to do is click this link and select \u2018Join Community\u2019.<\/a><\/p>\n No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Bristol Live<\/a> team.<\/p>\n We also treat community members to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out at any time you like.<\/p>\n To leave our community, click on the name at the top of your screen and choose \u2018Exit group\u2019.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1770224547_702_1_Bristol-Rovers-v-Walsall-Bristol-UK-3-Feb-2026.jpg\"\/)
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