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Blackburn Rovers
Shane Duffy
Jordan Rhodes
Huddersfield Town
Middlesbrough
Brighton
Bradley Orr
Steve Keane
Rudi Gestede
Championship
Bradley Dack
Barnsley
Gary Bowyer
Scott Dan
Michael Keane
Cardiff
Ben Marshall
Steve Kean
Danny Graham
Premier League

Former Premier League champions Blackburn Rovers were relegated in 1999, before regaining their place in the league two years later in 2001. This podcast examines what happened when 'Rovers Returned' in the subsequent 11 years until the club's second relegation in 2012, followed by what happened upon returning to life in the Championship.

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Exit Mark Hughes. Enter Paul Ince. A disaster. More interestingly for us, how are the production crew at Blackburn Rovers HQ going to spin this one? After three seasons of success, this is going to be tough. Never fear, the montage format still featu... more

Blackburn Rovers are now an established European presence, and this season review is loving every minute of it. And so are we. Come along as we voyage to far flung destinations - Lithuania, Finland and Greece - all covered in granular detail! We also... more

Tony Mowbray is back! In this special episode we decide to mark Mowbray's return to Blackburn Rovers with a debate on who was the better manager during their time at Rovers, Mowbray or his replacement, Jon Dahl Tomasson? We cover the situation each m... more

Think Blackburn Rovers 2006/07 and images of Benni McCarthy, David Bentley and an FA Cup semi final no doubt spring to mind. The subject of today’s show - the official Rovers season review - paints a bigger picture. Red cards (lots of them), penaltie... more

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • Awesome - a must for any rovers fan!!

    Reliving the past as a rovers fan is always better than the fear of what might come in the future. Great podcast - but was tugay overrated?

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    Paddyjosb
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Fans praise the show's nostalgia-driven yet insightful look at Blackburn Rovers' history.
Listeners appreciate deep dives into players and eras with thoughtful, balanced critiques.

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Charlie Mulgrew
Q: When I say Charlie Mulgrew and Rovers, what's the first memory that comes to mind?
Simon Burns recalls a memorable early moment that, while negative, underscores Mulgrew's impact and the depth of the fan memory around a pivotal Leeds game, hinting at both the highs and the heartbreaks of that era.

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A show focused on Blackburn Rovers through deep-dive nostalgia and historical context, blending long-time fan insights with detailed analysis of players, eras, and pivotal matches. Episodes frequently center on club history, key figures, and tactical shifts, often bridging the memory of celebrated moments with critical observations about club decisions, recruitment, and management across different seasons. A standout quality is the candid, fan-centered storytelling that sits beside analytical takes, making it appealing to listeners who crave both emotional resonance and football history context.

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