The incredible run in the Carling Cup – which had seen Premier League sides Manchester City and Aston Villa vanquished – put Rovers up against Arsenal in the quarter-finals. And Dave Penney’s plucky Rovers pushed Arsene Wenger’s side to the very limit, before losing on penalties. Here we bring a selection of fan shots from the night. See if you can spot yourself.
1. Rovers fans
Disappointed Rovers fans after the penalty shootout defeat Photo: Liz Robinson
2. Rovers fans
Rovers fans (l-r) Michelle Boothe, 17, of Wheatley Hills, Pasita Chayavasan, 17, of Thailand, and Kat Stirling, 17, of Auckley Photo: Liz Robinson
3. Rovers fan
A Rovers fan watches on during the Carling Cup clash with Arsenal Photo: Dean Atkins
4. Rovers fans
Pictured with a message for Arsenal are Rovers fans (l-r) Scott Grayson, 18, of Armthorpe, Peter Suter, of Rossington and Dylan Chapman, nine, of Armthorpe. Photo: Marie Caley