On a cabbage-patch of a pitch and cheered on by 3800 members of the blue and white army, Rovers carved open the inbred ones and spurned numerous chances. Norwegian winger, Morten Gamst Pedersen, headed just over in the first half, and was denied an excellent free-kick with a super stop from pie-munching Bumley goalie Brian Jensen.
Half-way through the second half, a presumably intoxicated Dingle supporter used his six-fingered hands to scramble onto the pitch and confront Rovers midfielder Robbie Savage. Savage professionally ignored the invader and watched as Police arrested the idiot.
Rovers were denied a clear-cut penalty when Paul Gallagher broke away and slotted a delicious-looking ball through to Paul Dickov. Dickov shot powerfully, only for the ball to strike Burnley defender Lee Roche on the arm. 22,000 people saw this except for one wearing black, and the battle continued.
Another great opportunity saw Dickov through on goal but the pint-size Scot collided with Claret defender John McGreal. Both were injured as a result.
Not the best of games but Rovers will feel confident ahead of the replay scheduled for March 1st.