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.
9. Celebration parade
John Ryan shares a joke with Rovers fans from atop the open top bus Photo: Holly Allen
10. Celebration parade
Rovers fans wave off the players on the open top bus Photo: Holly Allen
11. Celebration parade
Lewis Guys cheerily meets fans with high fives Photo: Holly Allen
12. Celebration parade
The open top bus prepares to leave the Keepmoat Photo: Holly Allen