A good left-sided player blessed with creativity and capable of scoring a few. Ignored by Gerry Francis but inconsistent when he got back into the team under Thompson and scored just two goals v Aldershot and Orient.
Blighted by injury, he still showed glimpes of his talent with assured passing and good organization in the middle of the park. Crippled by Graeme Power on his return v Exeter in March, but should blossom next year.
Very small but very quick. Not really given a chance by either manager, but we saw good games at Darlington on his debut and at home to Yeovil in the LDV Vans when he won us the crucial penalty.
He was sent off on a promising debut at Plymouth, but seemed to do enough in his few loan games to warrant talks over a permanent deal. Right-winger who delivered the lovely cross for our goal at Rochdale.
An old-fashioned physical centre-forward, he suffered from a stop-start campaign and only managed five goals all season. He was farmed out to Partick Thistle and helped them to win promotion to the Premier League.
Once more Rovers' dependable left-back after missing the autumn with injury. A committed tackler, he kept up his club record by being red carded yet again, this time at Plymouth in the FA Cup for two bookings.
Rovers' best outfield player by a mile. A wonderfully gifted striker, he finally came of age with some fantastic displays, notably at Derby in the FA Cup. Scored 3 hat-tricks and secured a £1.2m move to Wigan on deadline day.
A tower of strength in the heart of Rovers' defence. Although quite slow, he proved to be imperious in the air and scored two goals. It was a shock when he was released in the summer.
A tidy centre-back who is comfortable on the ball, he scored Rovers' first goal of the season. Generally quite a good defender, he was out injured for two months before being sent off on his return at Luton, and was then released.
Lightning quick forward, there were high hopes for him in 2001/02. Gerry Francis played him in midfield and he scored 3 early goals, but the positional switch soon turned sour and from November he was in and out of the team.
Prolific youth goalscorer, he was promoted to the senior squad by Gerry Francis and played a handful of games over the season. Started at Darlington when Ellington was injured and then against Plymouth when he played quite well.
Pacy striker signed on loan from Fulham during September, he flattered to deceive just like Ansah Owusu last season. Looked promising in patches but wasted too many chances.
Veteran midfield playmaker, he showed glimpses of quality but ultimately suffered the chop from new boss Graydon. A creative passer but not very mobile, he scored twice early in the season - his only goals for Rovers.
This busy young midfield player was totally ignored by Gerry Francis, and only got a chance under Garry Thompson. He became Tommo's captain and inspired Rovers to a mini-revival, scoring two important Cup goals.
Unanimous player of the year. Good all-round keeper, with fine reflexes and command of his box. Although slightly quiet when talking to his defence, he has proved a brilliant free transfer signing and made some great saves.
A left-sided centre-back who is good in the air for his size, he was constantly in and out of the side. Played at left-back on occasions, he eventually joined York on loan for the end of the campaign.
Although signed from Getafe as a right-sided midfielder, the Spaniard was played mostly at right-back. A stylish player with good touch and fine dribbling skills, he suffered a couple of knocks and was released after just 3 months.
Blighted by a troublesome calf problem, the left wing-back impressed in his few games for the club and was by far our best player at Oxford. Skilful and speedy, his injuries forced him to return home when his short-term deal expired.
Experienced central midfield spoiler, he has never fully recovered from his broken leg in 2000. Strong but slow, he gradually slipped out of the reckoning and was released in the summer.
Left-winger of immense promise, but frustratingly hit-and-miss. On his day he can take on any full-back and deliver great crosses, but he needs a run in the team and only played towards the end of the season.
Rovers struck lucky with this Dutch trialist. A tall striker with good touch and heading ability, he became a crowd favourite by scoring 10 goals, but was harshly released in May.
Smooth midfielder with a combative streak, his talent is sometimes hindered by inconsistency. Had an intermittent season and played just over 20 games.
Loyal, tigerish servant who played in several positions besides his natural right-back berth. He never fully recovered from his knee injury at Colchester in 2000, and was forced to retire mid-season after trying to mount another comeback.
Signed on loan from West Brom in March, he looked a class above in attack. Intelligent and willing runner, he scored a penalty v Kidderminster to help Rovers confirm survival. Chose to sign for Dutch club Willem II in May.
Promising young forward loaned from Stockport in October. Looked good in the air, but joined the long list of non-scoring loan strikers when he returned after 6 games. Went on loan to Chinese outfit Wuhan Red Heart in March.
Talented left-footer who played at Bristol City in the LDV Vans during an injury crisis. Given a run in the side in March, the youth product showed good control and an eye for a pass.
Brought back into the squad by Gerry Francis after a two year exile. Showed glimpses of his former self, but this pacy centre-back was not helped by being played almost exclusively at right-back and was released in the summer.
Well-built frontman with deceptive pace and aerial prowess. Signed on loan from Blackburn on deadline day, he scored a neat header at Rochdale in the final match and was unlucky not to be kept on by Ray Graydon.
Suffered a very mediocre season and was given to Wycombe on a free transfer in March. Centre-back who is tidy on the ball, he was never suited as captain and his form dipped. Scored a last-gasp free-kick to beat Southend in September.
N.Ireland U21 skipper signed on a short-term deal from Spurs in March, he showed strength and skill in central midfield. Keeps the ball well and can pick out a pass, he opted to stay in London and joined Leyton Orient in May.
Like Smith, this centre-back returned to the team after a long wait. Left-footed and good in the air, he was often stuck at left-back where his positioning let him down. A dependable squad player, he was released in the summer.
Veteran winger blessed with a bag of tricks and a fine cross. His pace finally dwindled in 2001/02 and he played mostly as a sub. Surprisingly sent-off at Exeter, the crowd favourite scored a vital equalizer at Plymouth in the FA Cup.
Tall striker brought by Francis from QPR, he had terrible back problems and only played a dozen or so games. Strong and powerful in the air, he scored a belter at Scunthorpe but was forced to retire in May due to his back.
Versatile player who played all across the back line and in midfield. A good tackler, he played best at centre-back especially at Derby, and was amazingly let go by Graydon in the summer, to much criticism from fans.
