Lance Cronin joined Rovers as part of the massive squad overhaul overseen by newly-arrived manager Paul Buckle in the summer of 2011. The club had already signed Scott Bevan as the first choice keeper and brought in Lance to provide both backup and competition for the number 1 spot. On his return to Bristol from loan he was informed that his contract would not be renewed and he was released at the end of the 2011–12 season, eventually signing for Macclesfield Town in time for the next season.