Bristol Rovers 1 Newport County 4 - Archive

Zak Ansah has no plans to follow his dad into TV drama, but is a cert for Casualty if he changes his mind.

Ansah, 21, is the son of former Southend winger Andy who starred in the Sky football series Dream Team after hanging up his boots, but the Charlton loanee is intent on making up for lost time on the pitch after numerous injury problems.

Striker Ansah scored a second half brace to lift Newport off the foot of the table before joking:

"I've had to rebuilt and I'm half robot now. I was with Arsenal for ten years, but picked up two cruciate ligament injuries, dislocated my shoulder twice, and had hernia and hip problems before they let me go.

"I've been free of injury for two and a half years now and my confidence has returned. Even though we train four or five days a week, I also use a personal trainer to help me work on stretching, core stuff and some  strengthening without over-loading my body. I feel great."

Rovers central defender Tom Parkes headed in a thirteenth minute own goal before team mate Billy Bodin scored a spectacular equaliser within two minutes.

Man of the match Tommy O'Sullivan, 20, sealed the win and the on loan Cardiff midfielder revealed:

"It wasn't a bad strike for my first senior goal and we'll be talking this week about extending the loan which would be great. I'd like to build on the three games I've played so far and gain more experience."

County boss John Sheridan warned:

"I don’t think the players should be showing a bit of swagger because we’re still in a very vulnerable position. There certainly won’t be any swagger while I’m around."

Rovers manager Darrell Clarke fumed:

"There were some ears burning in the dressing room. That was not good enough."