He made his final six appearances for Rovers in the 2000-01 season.
He played nine times for Rovers, but, despite signing a new deal, left at the start of the following season.
He went on to make more than 500 league appearances for Rovers in a 17-year period.
This still was enough for Rovers to progress to the next stage of the competition.
But more warning signs for Rovers (as if they needed them).
He played 68 times and scored 14 goals for Rovers before being released.
Hardwick first played for Rovers during the war, 26 games in total.
The 1995-96 season was not a good season for Rovers.
Jones went on to play 247 league games for Rovers spanning from 1925 to 1934.
He made 32 appearances for Rovers in two years, scoring four goals.