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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 ...
Blackburn Rovers were established in 1875, becoming a founding member of The Football League in 1888 and the Premier League in 1995. In 1890, Rovers moved to Ewood Park.They have been English champions three times, and have won six FA Cups, one Football League Cup and one Full Members' Cup. [1]
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.
The 1994–95 season was Blackburn Rovers F.C.'s third season in the Premier League, and their third consecutive season in the top division of English football. The season was marked by the club winning the Premier League title, ending their 81-year run without an English league title.
Blackburn fans were thrilled after the end of the season when 21-year-old Norwich City striker Chris Sutton joined the club for an English record fee of £5 million, following competition from the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United for his signature. With the most expensive striker-partnership in the country, the club's fans were given all ...
The world record £15 million sale of striker Alan Shearer to Newcastle United was seen as the biggest factor in Blackburn's lowest top flight finish since they returned to the elite in 1992. However, his strike-partner Chris Sutton helped keep the club alive after recovering from a drastic loss of form triggered by a spate of injuries the ...
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. [18] Walker's primary motto in life and most famous quote was "think big". [19] On 17 August 2000, Walker died at 71 from cancer ...