And he wanted the whole town to join in the celebrations. Ryan booked an open top bus to take the players and staff from the Keepmoat to a civic reception at the Mansion House in the town centre the day after the final. See if you can spot yourself among the crowds from that day.
. Celebration parade
Graeme Lee poses with fans and the play-off trophy outside the Mansion House | JPIMedia Photo: Holly Allen
. Celebration parade
Sean O'Driscoll and John Ryan with mayor of Doncaster Martin Winter | JPIMedia Photo: Holly Allen
. Celebration parade
An enthusiastic fan greets John Ryan with a kiss ahead of the parade | JPIMedia Photo: Holly Allen
. Celebration parade
Craig Nelthorpe signs autographs for his fans | JPIMedia Photo: Holly Allen
. Celebration parade
Rovers fans await the arrival of the squad | JPIMedia Photo: Holly Allen
. Celebration parade
Craig Nelthorpe fights his way through the fans | JPIMedia Photo: Holly Allen
. Celebration parade
Jason Price signs autographs for his fans that are waiting outside the Mansion House | JPIMedia Photo: Holly Allen
. Celebration parade
John Ryan meets and shakes hands with fans | JPIMedia Photo: Holly Allen
. Celebration parade
Sean O'Driscoll greets supporters at the Keepmoat | JPIMedia Photo: Holly Allen
1. Celebration parade
Sean O'Driscoll and John Ryan with mayor of Doncaster Martin Winter | JPIMedia Photo: Holly Allen
2. Celebration parade
An enthusiastic fan greets John Ryan with a kiss ahead of the parade | JPIMedia Photo: Holly Allen
3. Celebration parade
Craig Nelthorpe signs autographs for his fans | JPIMedia Photo: Holly Allen
4. Celebration parade
Rovers fans await the arrival of the squad | JPIMedia Photo: Holly Allen