Bristol Rovers’ Shaq Forde signs of form with 'extremely promising' showing View 2 Images

Shaq Forde was a thorn in Gillingham’s side on Saturday, creating two big chances for his teammates in the first-half. In the 14th minute, he picked up the ball from Joel Cotterill just inside the opposition half before driving forward with his left-foot and sliding through Fabrizio Cavegn, who was denied by a smart save from Jake Turner.

Twenty-two minutes later, he picked up the ball on the right-wing again and eventually drilled a low right-footed cross to the backpost, with Stephan Negru missing the target from point-blank range.

Bristol Rovers' number seven also combined with Joel Cotterill just after half-time, playing a one-two with the midfielder, but the Welsh Under-21 international eve

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