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The first match played by Blackburn Rovers took place in Church, Lancashire on 18 December 1875 and was a 1–1 draw. [7] On 28 September 1878, Blackburn Rovers became one of 23 clubs to form the Lancashire Football Association. [8] On 1 November 1879 the club played in the FA Cup for the first time, beating the Tyne Association Football Club 5 ...
On 22 March 1888 John Birtwistle represented Blackburn Rovers at a meeting of a number of clubs at the Anderton Hotel in London. This meeting, and subsequent ones, led to the creation of the Football League, with Blackburn Rovers as part of it. Rovers finished the inaugural season of the league in fourth place, and unbeaten at home. [citation ...
The authoritative methods of manager Graeme Souness had caused Blackburn to struggle the previous season and alienated several key players, including the strike partnership of Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke, who left Blackburn during the summer for Fulham and Birmingham City respectively.
Chart showing the progress of Blackburn Rovers F.C. through the English football league system from the inaugural season in 1888–89 to present The table below details the club's achievements in all national competitions, from their first FA Cup campaign in 1879–80 up until the most recent completed season.
The 2018–19 season is Blackburn Rovers' 131st season as a professional football club and it will participate in the Championship following promotion from League One the previous season. [2] [3] Along with competing in the Championship, the club will also participate in the FA Cup and EFL Cup. The season covers the period from 1 July 2018 to ...
A statement from the official Blackburn Rovers website 9 April 2013 states "the owners would like to state that there is no investigation into this matter with regard to managing director Derek Shaw who continues to have their complete backing and support." On 2 February 2016 Shaw left Blackburn Rovers. [4]
Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers. 10:00. Follow live football coverage with The Independent today. Whether it's Premier League, Champions League, a European Championship or the World Cup we will ...
On 24 May 2013, Rovers owners Venkys rewarded Gary Bowyer's performance as 'Caretaker manager' with a 12-month contract as the club's manager. [4]Bowyer wasted no time in adding to his team making a triple Free transfer signing of midfielder Chris Taylor (), midfielder Alan Judge (Notts County) and goalkeeper Simon Eastwood (), all of whom are joining the club after their contracts ran out ...