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.
9. Rovers fans
Rovers fans (l-r) Dave Duffy, Ged Byrne, Ryan Byrne, all of Woodlands, Keith Pinder, of Kirk Sandall, and Jim Duffy, of Woodlands Photo: Liz Robinson
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Young Rovers fans celebrates Paul Green's goal against Arsenal Photo: Marie Caley
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Rovers fan - and Free Press reporter - Darren Burke and his dad John Burke Photo: Marie Caley
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Rovers fans celebrate Photo: Liz Robinson