Until the final five minutes of the final game, Bristol Rovers had not possessed a place in League Two's top three, but in the most remarkable fashion Joey Barton has delivered on his promotion promise.
The blue touch paper was lit and blue smoke filled the skies of BS7 as the Gas saved their most incredible moment of an incredible season until the final moments. They scored seven goals to thrash Scunthorpe United, break Northampton Town hearts and secure an immediate return to League One.
As the sun lowered over the Mem, kids were reenacting their heroes' contributions in front of the South Stand, while dozens of other Gasheads wandered aimlessly – Thatchers in hand – contemplating what had occurred in the hours previously.
