Tommy Rowe reflects on Doncaster Rovers' promotion and their '˜devastating' end to the season

But the midfielder reckons Doncaster Rovers could be stronger for it next season.

And he says Rovers as a club now have form for bouncing back strongly from disappointment.

Rowe - whose arrival last summer proved to be a catalyst for significant change at the Keepmoat Stadium - says righting the wrongs of last year’s shock relegation was a key motivation behind Doncaster’s instant promotion back to the third tier.

And the 28-year-old, reflecting on last season with The Star, is confident Rovers can also bounce back from their title disappointment when they make their return to League One next term.

“Four consecutive defeats at the end of the season was devastating really, because of how much hard work we put into getting into that position,” said Rowe.

“But things happen and we’ve got to move on from it.

“It happened at a time period where the gaffer and his staff can look at it and see where we fell short.

“From a players’ perspective it is a long season.