Sad end for a great player. RIP

Second legend to die in last 3 years

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Due to Kanye West being Kanye West, clubs are cutting ties with him, and Rovers will no longer be playing "All Of The Lights" as they walk out at home games. The song was chosen by Travis, and there'll now be a new one chosen. What would you go for and why?

Very low key build up this time around in general. Not much fanfare or ads on telly for it. A winter world cup. Meh

Pete O'Rourke(reliable source) is reported that they has been a bust up with JDT and Dack https://www.footballinsider247.com/blackburn-rovers-to-listen-to-dack-offers-after-bust-up-exclusive/

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Great to see Rovers trying new food and finally different type food from just Chips, Burgers and hot dog.

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Well it's been a while since we had a "cup run", we'll know shortly who we face next. Threadbare squad, please avoid a biggy, Liverpool away is not what we need! Nice home draw please?

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It's 22 years today since Rovers greatest supporter passed away. He gave us probably the greatest day of our footballing lives and lots of other memories that will never leave us. RIP Jack. "

Just heard that Lenny as passed away, met him loads of times such a lovely man... Sad day ....

A couple of interesting articles on the site here looking back to previous first matches of the season: Top 10 Opening Day Matches. Do you have any other favourites from history? https://www.brfcs.com/magazine/articles/top-10-opening-day-matches/262 Flowers Uprooted. The curious case of an erratic Tim Flowers in 1995. Were there any big doubts raised about his ability at that time? https://www.brfcs.com/magazine/articles/flowers-uprooted/261

I am delighted by Jon Dahl Tomasson to appointed Lewis Travis has our new Captain for the season. Excellent choice

It seems we have a new head of player recruitment. Gus Williams from the Wales set up . Been a few hours and not seen it mentioned yet ,so here we are . https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2022/july/22/welcome--gus-williams/

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I was really saddened to learn of the passing of John Whitney, who worked for Rovers for over 20 years, following his retirement from Lancashire Police. John and I first met in 1978 when I started playing Under 16's Rugby at Blackburn RUFC, and he was Chairman of the mini/junior section. At 6'4" and an ex 2nd Row forward, he was always interested in how I was doing, and was the first to buy me a beer after my 1st XV debut in the 2nd Row, aged 21. Anyone involved in amateur sport be it Football, Cricket or Rugby, knows how much Clubs rely on unpaid volunteers, and John put countless hours in as a coach, referee, fixture secretary and later as the Club's Representative at the Lancashire RFU. He had been a " Vice-President " there since 1981. He initially worked for Rovers as a " Steward ", but basically it was his role to prevent any trouble in the tunnel area. Even in his later years, John was an imposing figure and I suspect he defused a few situations. He had a wicked sense of humour and could be gloriously " un-PC " on occasion ... Rest in Peace, John 😢 Facebook

There's a comprehensive look back to when Rovers played at Celtic in the UEFA Cup 20 years ago in this article on the site here: https://www.brfcs.com/magazine/articles/celtic-v-rovers-2002:-revisited/254 What are your memories of the tie?

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Has there been any changes with Cheston and Babu? Cheston has been absent a long time from public view or is Waggott just taking the lead publicly? (I known from previous postings that Babu just visits twice a year or so for AGM's and such). Has Cheston left cos of Gregg coming in?

https://www.stockportcounty.com/club-statement-karl-newton/?utm_content=buffer4752b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer Such sad news,