JOEY BARTON is looking forward to the day when fans return to the game. The charismatic 38-year-old has been busy rebooting his managerial career at Bristol Rovers, following his three-year spell at Fleetwood Town. The former Manchester City and Newcastle midfielder, who also won an England cap, joined the Memorial Stadium outfit last month in a bid to keep Rovers in League One. While his new club lost 3-2 to Charlton on Tuesday evening, there have been plenty of encouraging signs that Barton can guide his new team away from the relegation trapdoor and build a bright future for the Bristol club that play in blue and white quarters.