"It was a very physical game, because the wetness of the pitch made everything such hard work," the Rovers manager said.

"We are desperate for wins and it was great to get one here," the Rovers manager said.

In June 1972 he returned to Rovers for a second spell as Rovers manager but resigned on 20 December 1973.

At the press conference when unveiled as Rovers manager, he cited Gordon Strachan as his main managerial influence.

Scully was installed as Rovers manager and immediately began reshaping the playing squad.

On 20 December 1973, Liam Tuohy resigned as Rovers manager.

His uncle is former Rovers manager Noel Campbell.

The new deal came after months of protests at the club in which fans campaigned to have Kean removed as Rovers manager.

Rovers next manager, Steve Wignall, seemed to alienate the striker infuriating the fans with whom he had become a favourite.

"I've been told nothing about selling," the Rovers manager said.