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Blackburn Rovers were sold by the Jack Walker settlement in November 2010 to Venky's. [22] In May 2001, a blue plaque was placed at Walker's birthplace on Randall Street, Blackburn. [23] In September 2001, the Jack Walker Memorial garden was unveiled at the Blackburn End of Ewood Park. Standing in the middle is a statue of Walker. [24]
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 ...
Ronnie Clayton, former footballer for Blackburn Rovers; Nick Dougherty, former golfer [6] Bryan Douglas, former footballer for Blackburn Rovers; David Dunn, former footballer for Blackburn Rovers; Mickey Ellison, boxer; Tim Farron, Liberal Democrat MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale since 2005 and Leader of the Liberal Democrats from 2015 to 2017 [7]
Edmondson joined the youth academy of Blackburn Rovers at the age of 6, and worked his way up all their youth categories, debuting with their U21s at the age of 15. On 17 November 2022, he signed his first professional contract with the club until June 2025. [2] He started training with the senior team in the preseason in the summer of 2023. [3]
Tyjon joined Blackburn Rovers from Rochdale in July 2023. [3] He made his debut for the Blackburn U21 side as a fifteen year-old in November 2023. [4] He went on to appear in first-team match day squads during the 2023-24 season for EFL Championship fixtures against Bristol City and Leicester City, though he remained an unused substitute.
Mitchell would guide Blackburn to a further two FA Cup wins in 1890 and 1891 before he left the club in 1896. His five FA Cups make him the most successful manager in Blackburn's history. The longest-serving person to manage Blackburn is Robert Middleton , who was in charge of the club for 22 years and 3 months: from 1 August 1903 to 1 February ...
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.
Rollo played his football in Northern Ireland and Wales with Brantwood, Cliftonville, Distillery, West End, Mountpottinger and Linfield, before joining English side Blackburn Rovers for a £2,000 fee in December 1919. [2] Predominantly a half-back, he was nevertheless played at right-back at Ewood Park following the retirement of Bob Crompton. [2]