Bristol Rovers likely would have sacked Matt Taylor if they were beaten by Charlton Athletic last Tuesday, according to Bristol Live.

Bristol Rovers endured an indifferent start to the season before a concerning turn in form.

The Gas won two, lost one and drew one in their first four games of the new League One campaign. However, they then embarked on a streak of four consecutive third-tier losses.

The streak brought a lot of pressure on the shoulders of manager Matt Taylor. Thankfully though, Rovers look to have turned a corner having won the two games since.

Now, it has emerged that the triumphs might have just saved Taylor his job.

Bristol Live states that Bristol Rovers chief Taylor likely wouldn’t have been at the helm for the clash with Burton Albion at the weekend had they been beaten by Charlton Athletic. Not only that, but defeat to the Brewers could have marked the end of his tenure too.

The wins don’t eliminate the pressure completely, but they certainly lift a weight off his shoulders.

A huge week

Bristol Rovers’ wins over Charlton Athletic and Burton Albion felt big enough at the time but amid these new developments, the victories are even more important.

The Gas just about clung on against Nathan Jones’ Addicks. Scott Sinclair, Jamie Lindsay and James Wilson’s goals had them 3-0 up but Charlton fought back to 3-2.

Taylor’s side went 1-0 down against Burton through Danilo Orsi and came from behind to win 3-1. Goals from Grant Ward, Clinton Mola and Shaqai Forde got the job done.

Not out the woods

The break comes at a good time as it gives Taylor and his Bristol Rovers squad some time to rest after a pair of absolutely pivotal wins.

Having been pushed to the brink, the boss will know he’s not out of the woods yet.

Some healthy distance needs to be put between the Gas and the bottom three. Next up is a clash with Huddersfield Town before winnable ties against Shrewsbury Town and Reading.