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John Eustace is the current manager of Blackburn Rovers, an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. Founded on 5 November 1875, the club was one of the first to become professional. The club first played in the FA Cup in 1879 and managed to reach the final of the competition in 1882.
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 ...
Blackburn equalised in the second half when, in the 60th minute, Sutton headed the ball down to Alan Shearer who side-footed the ball past Bruce Grobbelaar. [4] Blackburn recorded their first victory of the season just three days later at Ewood Park, running out 3–0 winners against Leicester City. Chris Sutton got the first goal and his first ...
Blackburn Rovers FC 2 - 0 Luton Town FC. Blackburn Rovers vs Luton Town. 16:55. Match ends, Blackburn Rovers 2, Luton Town 0. Blackburn Rovers vs Luton Town. 16:54.
With the riches of owner Jack Walker allowing manager Kenny Dalglish to sign Southampton striker Alan Shearer for a new British record fee (variously reported as £3.3 million, [1] £3.4 million, [2] or £3.6 million), Blackburn enjoyed an excellent season in their return to the top flight.
Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Joe Rankin-Costello with a cross. Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United. 12:38.
On 2 July 2024, Rovers announced that Igor Tyjon will remain at the club he is one of 14 promising players to sign a two-year scholarship contract with the club until 2026 along with Michael Decandia, Isaac Dunn, Valentin Joseph, Leon Kelly-Quinn, Freddie Leatherbarrow, Bruce Leeming, Tyler Mansbridge, Harvey Pates, Aaron Potter, Jayden Sergeant, Luke Thompson, Frank Vare & Blake Wolsoncroft.
Away from Walkersteel and Blackburn Rovers, Walker invested in property development in and around Blackburn. [citation needed] He sponsored First Tower United, and Jersey Rugby Club after moving to St Helier in 1974. [1] Walker's primary motto in life and most famous quote was "think big". [19] On 17 August 2000, Walker died at 71 from cancer. [20]