Bristol Rovers recorded an emphatic 3-1 victory over 10-man Rotherham to move off the foot of npower League Two. The hundreds of Millers fans who helped clear the snow off the pitch spent the final minutes of the first half with their head in their hands as new signing Claude Davis endured a nightmare debut. Bristol Rovers's new signing Ryan Brunt was brought down by Davis, resulting in a penalty that Lee Brown easily converted. Davis, already booked in the 9th minute, then received his marching orders for a second yellow card. And then 18-year-old substitute Ellis Harrison doubled Rovers' advantage with a solo run down the left. Joe Anyinsah repeated the process down the right, beating Andy Warrington with a powerful drive in the 61st minute. David Noble, a former Bristol City player, restored some pride for Rotherham with a 25-yard power drive in the 73rd minute. The win was a much-needed boost for Bristol Rovers, who had been struggling at the bottom of the league. Rotherham's defeat was compounded by the loss of Davis, who will miss their next match due to suspension. Bristol Rovers's manager will be pleased with the performance of his team, particularly the debutants who made a significant impact on the game. The club's fans will be hoping that this win will be the start of a turnaround in their fortunes.