Rovers move into second at this early stage, with Crewe in close company in third after their 2-0 win at Grimsby Town.
Steve Walters told how his father, now dead, had changed his life, moved and got a job with Crewe Alexandra football club, to be near his son.
A first victory in five games placated the restless fans who had booed Gary Megson after the 2-2 drawithth Crewe on Tuesday.
Elsewhere, Stevenage won at Accrington, Aaron Pierre scored a last-gasp winner for Wycombe at Cambridge, and Barnet drew 0-0 with Crewe.
Comparing them in a roundabout way with Crewe Alexandra was unfortunate too; you'll never be the finished article until you learn to relax and play the media game.
Three more points at the Withdean Stadium will send their hosts down to League One, along with Crewe and Millwall, yet the Wednesday manager Sturrock refuses to dwell on the prospect.
Another contender for special honours is Danny Murphy, who played in the second, third and fourth tiers with Crewe Alexandra, and the top flight with Liverpool, Charlton, Spurs and Fulham.
Morecambe, still to score a goal this season, stayed rock bottom of the table after losing 1-0 at Stevenage, one of four clubs on seven points, with MK Dons, who drew 0-0 with Crewe, completing the quartet.
"I'd love that to be with Crewe.
The 27-year-old was released after two seasons with Crewe Alexandra in England's League One.
He began his career with Crewe Alexandra before joining Liverpool in 1997.
