Bristol Rovers grant manager Ben Garner period of extended leave

Bristol Rovers have granted manager Ben Garner a period of extended leave in order to deal with a private matter relating to the health of a close family member.

The 39-year-old was appointed to his first managerial role in December, succeeding Graham Coughlan at the Memorial Stadium.

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