SLIDESHOW: Champagne Super Rovers celebrate promotion

It was a case of Champagne Super Rovers - as League One Champions Doncaster Rovers popped bottles of bubbly to celebrate promotion with fans at the Keepmoat Stadium, writes Graham Walker.
Doncaster Rovers James Coppinger sprays champange into the crowd as they celebrate the presentation of the nPower League One Trophy. Picture: Andrew RoeDoncaster Rovers James Coppinger sprays champange into the crowd as they celebrate the presentation of the nPower League One Trophy. Picture: Andrew Roe
Doncaster Rovers James Coppinger sprays champange into the crowd as they celebrate the presentation of the nPower League One Trophy. Picture: Andrew Roe

James Coppinger, who scored the the winning goal in injury time at Brentford, to secure promotion to the Championship, sprayed fans with champagne during the celebrations.

Chairman John Ryan and manager Brian Flynn also lifted the League One champions cup to celebrate the moment with players and supporters.

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An open top bus victory parade followed - as the town turned out to cheer their heroes.

Doncaster Rovers James Coppinger sprays champange into the crowd as they celebrate the presentation of the nPower League One Trophy. Picture: Andrew RoeDoncaster Rovers James Coppinger sprays champange into the crowd as they celebrate the presentation of the nPower League One Trophy. Picture: Andrew Roe
Doncaster Rovers James Coppinger sprays champange into the crowd as they celebrate the presentation of the nPower League One Trophy. Picture: Andrew Roe

The Keepmoat Stadium was rocking as thousands of fans turned out to watch the team get presented with the League One championship trophy.

Rob Jones was handed the trophy from Football League officials and the players all received their medals.

A civic reception is expected to be held at a later date.

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