Scunthorpe boss Andy Butler told BBC Radio Humberside:
“Immensely proud. My first mention is to the fans today. Incredible support, it felt like a home game.
“We gave everything we possibly could. Rochdale are an incredible side. I thought we’ve been class and, as I stand here right now, I couldn’t be prouder of the football club as a whole – fans, board, owners, directors, family, everyone.
“We have character in abundance in this group. Two years today I came in, it’s been enjoyable, tough, a lot of pressure. Not everyone’s seen eye-to-eye with me in terms of selection but what I have got is a group of players and staff that believe in what we’re trying to do.
“I give everything I possibly can to this football club. I’m proud to be a manager of it, from youth team player, to captain, to first-team coach and manager. As a manager you want your side to replicate you and I think they do that.”