the season. November On the 2 Rovers announced midfielder Stewart Downing had rejoined the club. On the 9 Rovers announced defender Tyler Magloire had joined Hartlepool United on loan until 9 January. On the 11 Southend United announced the signing of Sam Hart following his release from Rovers. On the 13 Rovers announced winger Luke Brennan had joined AFC Fylde on loan until the end of the season. Winter activity December On the 23 Rovers announced attacking midfielder Bradley Dack had signed new 2 and half year deal until 2023, with the option of a further 12 months. On the 31 Rovers announced winger Harry Chapman had joined Shrewsbury Town on loan until the end of the season. January On the 6 Rovers announced midfielder Brad Lyons had joined Morecambe on loan until the end of the season, Also defender Hayden Carter joined Burton Albion on loan until the end of the season. On the 12 Rovers announced goalkeeper Joe Hilton had joined Fleetwood Town on an emergency 7 day loan. On the 13 Rovers announced midfielder Luke Brennan had been recalled from his loan at AFC Fylde. On the 14 Rovers announced the signing of defender Jarrad Branthwaite on loan from Everton until the end of the season. On the 15 Rovers announced young midfielder Joe Nolan had signed a professional contract until 2022 following a successful trial. On the 22 Rovers announced midfielder Stefan Mols had returned from his loan spell at Intercity. On the 27 Rovers announced goalkeeper Joe Hilton had signed a new contract until 2022 & joined Ross County until the end of the season. February On the 1 Rovers announced the signing of defender Harry Pickering from Crewe Alexandra for an undisclosed fee, on a 4 and half year deal until 2025, he will remain on loan until the end of the season, Rovers also announced defender Joe Grayson had joined Oxford United on loan until the end of the season, Rovers also announced defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis had joined on loan from Manchester City until the end of the season, Rovers also announced forward Jack Vale had joined Rochdale on loan until the end of the season. On the 2 Rovers announced midfielder Tom White had returned from his loan spell at Bolton Wanderers, Rovers also announced defender Tyler Magloire had joined Motherwell on loan until the end of the season. On the 5