Home shirt as worn when the Super White Army reached the League Two promotion playoffs to give them a chance at an immediate bounce-back after relegation, but fell short against Morecambe. The Rovers did enjoy a prolonged ride in the Papa John's Trophy, reaching the final at Wembley before the Black Cats ended their fairytale run. Journeyman striker James Vaughan top-scored with 21 in all competitions, his last season as a pro before becoming sporting director for the Merseyside club