BRFCS Podcast 25, hosted by Wen Y Hu, sees Kamy and Paul discuss the QPR game and then Thursday's speech in Parliament by Hyndburn MP and Rovers fan Graham Jones in a Culture, Media and Sport Committee meeting. Footy * QPR match * Attendance * Chris Samba Club issues * Graham Jones MP * Ownership issues News in Brief * Sportsmans Dinner - sold out Our thanks to podcast producer J*B (Josh) and to Glenn for preparing this podcast. Subscribe to it in iTunes here. Don't forget to rate us in iTunes and add a review. If you are unable to subscribe to iTunes but would like to download the podcast, then you can do so through this link: Podcast 25 A direct link to listen to and discuss the podcast is available through the Podcast 25 topic. View full article

A letter that gives an astonishing insight into the breakdown of communication between new owners Venky's and the Blackburn Rovers board shortly after the change in ownership has been published on the Sporting Intelligence website by Nick Harris of the Mail on Sunday. The letter, dated 4 January 2011, is addressed to Venky's chairperson Mrs Desai and is signed by then chairman John Williams, managing director Tom Finn and finance director Martin Goodman. In a damning indictment of the running of the club by Venky's, the letter also brings into question the role of SEM in transfer dealings and the authority of Steve Kean. The letter is discussed further in the forthcoming BRFCS Podcast #21 and can be viewed in full on the Sporting Intelligence website. Join in the discussion on the forum here. View full article

On Wednesday afternoon the BRFCS news site crashed and was down until today while backroom technical staff looked into the problem. Thanks to their efforts, the problem has now been resolved and the site software has also been upgraded. Apologies to all our users for the inconvenience over the past few days. View full article

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Rovers veteran defender Michel Salgado will be allowed to leave Ewood when the transfer window opens next month. Under-fire Rovers manager Steve Kean is reported on ITV.com to have said: "Michel won't be here next season. If there is an opportunity for him to find another solution in this window, that is something we would look at. (It is) out of respect for the player to give him the heads-up that this will be his last season." View full article

In the 17th BRFCS podcast, produced by J*B, Wen Y Hu is joined by Kamy, Paul, and Alan "Nicko" Nixon of The Mirror. There are so many issues that we had to split it over 3 sections! A tribute to Gary Speed Events with the Rao Brothers at Wigan Steve Kean's contract situation The Qatar bid The new filing at Companies House Steve Kean's position as manager The upcoming transfer window The role of agents in the modern game A brief discussion of the club's past, present and future ... As well as discussing the Swansea game. Subscribe to it in iTunes here. Don't forget to rate us in iTunes and add a review. If you are unable to subscribe to iTunes, but would like to download the podcast, then you can do so through these links: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 A direct link to listen to and discuss the Podcast is available through the Podcast 17 topic. View full article

In the 17th BRFCS podcast, produced by J*B, Wen Y Hu is joined by Kamy, Paul, and Alan "Nicko" Nixon of The Mirror. There are so many issues that we had to split it over 3 sections! A tribute to Gary Speed Events with the Rao Brothers at Wigan Steve Kean's contract situation The Qatar bid The new filing at Companies House Steve Kean's position as manager The upcoming transfer window The role of agents in the modern game A brief discussion of the club's past, present and future ... As well as discussing the Swansea game. Subscribe to it in iTunes here. Don't forget to rate us in iTunes and add a review. If you are unable to subscribe to iTunes, but would like to download the podcast, then you can do so through these links: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 A direct link to listen to and discuss the Podcast is available through the Podcast 17 topic. View full article

Sunday's events concerning the death of Wales manager Gary Speed caused great shock in the football world and beyond as people tried to come to terms with the disturbing news. Swansea's home match against Aston Villa, held shortly after his death was made public, was a highly emotional event and Rovers' Carling Cup quarter-final match at Cardiff City tonight is likely to see a similar outpouring of emotion as a tribute to the great man. The atmosphere at tonight's tie is likely to give the Cardiff team a boost and the Rovers can expect to have their work cut out to remain in the competition and progress to the semi-finals. For Rovers, the Carling Cup run has been one of few positives this season and the players will be looking to put their disastrous league form to one side. Cardiff are in great form and are once again pushing for a place in the Premier League. They have gone 8 games undefeated and currently sit in third place. Peter Whittingham is likely to be the danger man if he starts the game, with four goals in five from midfield. On their first visit to the Cardiff City Stadium, Rovers are likely to be without Chris Samba, whilst Martin Olsson and Ryan Nelsen have been ruled out. Michel Salgado and David Dunn are expected to return, whilst there could be starts for David Goodwillie, Radosav Petrovic and Mark Bunn. Cup run so far 1st Round Oxford United 1-3 Cardiff City (AET) 2nd Round Cardiff City 5-3 Huddersfield Town (AET) Blackburn Rovers 3-1 Sheffield Wednesday 3rd Round Cardiff City 2-2 Leicester City (Cardiff won 7-6 on penalties) Blackburn Rovers 3-2 Leyton Orient 4th Round Cardiff City 1-0 Burnley Blackburn Rovers 4-3 Newcastle United (AET) View full article

With uncertainty over whether captain Chris Samba will be fit enough to make the crucial game at Wigan today and Jason Lowe missing the game due to a one-match suspension, the return to full fitness of Scott Dann and Michel Salgado is timely. Both are in contention for a place in the starting eleven. View full article

On this day 136 years ago, the 5th November 1875, Blackburn Rovers Football Club was founded when John Lewis called a meeting with Arthur Constantine and other prominent men of the area at the St Leger Hotel in King William Street, Blackburn. View full article

As a result of Rovers' Carling Cup Quarter-Final being held on Tuesday, 29 November, Rovers' Monday night Premiership fixture against Stoke City has been moved back to Saturday, 26 November, kick off 12:45 pm. View full article

In the 13th BRFCS podcast, produced by J*B, Wen Y Hu is joined by Kamy, Philipl, Eddie and Paul to discuss the Norwich game, Paul Clement's influence on team performances and the protest movement. This is followed by comment on the midweek Carling Cup victory over Newcastle at a sparsely populated Ewood and debate on the issue of supporting the club versus supporting the manager. Subscribe to it in iTunes here. Don't forget to rate us in iTunes and add a review. If you are unable to subscribe to it in iTunes, then you can download it from here. [Download link corrected and updated] View full article

In the 12th podcast Wen and Kamy discuss the Pune trip, the appointment of Paul Clement, Steve Kean's position and the protest at the Spurs match. Subscribe to it in iTunes here. Don't forget to rate us in iTunes and add a review. If you are unable to subscribe to it in iTunes, then you can download it from here. View full article

In this special BRFCS podcast Wen is joined by PhilipL and John "Only2Garners". Wen and PhilipL ask some tough questions about the Fans Forums trip to Pune to meet the owners. Subscribe to it in iTunes here. Don't forget to rate us in iTunes and add a review. If you are unable to subscribe to it in iTunes, then you can download it from here. View full article

In the shorter than normal 11th podcast Wen is joined by PhilipL and John "Only2Garners" to pick over the QPR game and talk about the appointment of Paul Clement. Subscribe to it in iTunes here. Don't forget to rate us in iTunes and add a review. If you are unable to subscribe to it in iTunes, then you can download it from here. View full article

In this special podcast Kamy and Wen are joined by John "Only2Garners" Wareing and Ste B to talk about the forthcoming Fans Forum trip to Pune. Subscribe to it in iTunes here. Don't forget to rate us in iTunes and add a review. If you are unable to subscribe to it in iTunes, then you can download it from here. View full article

Rovers have confirmed today that John Jensen has left the club after nine months as assistant manager. Sources close to Rovers have indicated that Jensen has carried the can for Rovers' poor start to the season. In an official statement Rovers thanked John for the hard work that he had put in since joining the club in January. Manager Steve Kean remains under pressure with Rovers just one point off the bottom of the Premiership and big-spending Manchester City due at Ewood Park on Saturday. The removal of Jensen is unlikely to appease fans if Rovers lose to Manchester City. A poll conducted by BRFCS currently shows that 94.7% of the 491 respondents want Steve Kean sacked. View full article

In this week's podcast Kamy and Wen are joined by MattyBlue and talk about the Newcastle game, Steve Kean, the aftermath of the protest, the fans forum trip to Pune and more. Subscribe to it in iTunes here. Don't forget to rate us in iTunes and add a review. If you are unable to subscribe to it in iTunes, then you can download it from here. View full article

In this week's podcast Kamy and Wen first of all talk about Saturday's match against Arsenal and the protest march that took place before the match. Philipl, who couldn't join in the podcast as planned due to technical problems, also phoned in to give us his thoughts on yesterday's events, while Kamy's interviews with protest march participants that were recorded live at the march are also included. Kamy then talks about BRFCS's first exclusive podcast interview with Rovers manager Steve Kean, which Kamy himself conducted on Thursday for a special episode of the BRFCS podcasts. Subscribe to it in iTunes here. Don't forget to rate us in iTunes and add a review. If you are unable to subscribe to it in iTunes, then you can download it from here. View full article

[caption id=attachment_214" align="alignleft" width="270" caption="Image courtesy of Nick Sarebi][/caption]New signings Yakubu, Dann and Slew are all named in the squad to face Fulham on Sunday, but Pedersen, Dunn and Nelsen are all doubtful after injuries picked up against Everton. View full article

The fifth BRFCS Podcast is now out. This week Wen & Kamy are joined by Alan "Nicko" Nixon to talk about our start to the season against Wolves, transfers, journalism and how things have changed at Rovers since Venky's took over. Subscribe to it in iTunes here. Don't forget to rate us in iTunes and add a review. If you are unable to subscribe to it in iTunes, then you can download it from here. View full article

The third BRFCS Podcast is now out. This week Wen, Kamy and Glenn talk about the goings-on surrounding Blackburn Rovers in the last couple of weeks. The team discuss some transfer policy, pre-season fixtures, takeover news, the new kit and, most importantly, was Niko on the plane? Subscribe to it in iTunes here. Don't forget to rate us in iTunes and add a review. If you are unable to subscribe to it in iTunes, then you can download it from here. View full article

Wen Y Hu is joined in the studio by chief reporter Kamy and special guest and long-serving BRFCS member philipl for this week’s podcast. Kamy looks at the movements on the transfer front over the last week and then discusses the club's transfer policy with philipl before a lively and informative discussion about the takeover rumours that have come to light in the past few days. So sit back and enjoy this week's BRFCS podcast. Download it from here. Subscribe to it in iTunes here . View full article

[caption id=attachment_2521" align="alignright" width="195" caption="Image courtesy of Ian Singleton][/caption]Saturday's Rovers Reserves' game at Kendal gave Rovers fans their first glimpse of what most people assume is the new home shirt. Although still sponsorless, the shirts are not of a previously used design, so are assumed to be the official 2011/2012 design. The shirts have already divided opinion because whilst they are still blue and white halves, the colours on the back have been reversed, so the colour on the front wraps around onto the rear as can be seen in the close-up photo here. Although Rovers have had the colours reversed on the rear before, it is believed that it has not been done since the 1960s. Despite the reversed colours on the rear of the shirt, overall response to the design is very positive. However, Rovers fans eager to get their hands on a replica shirt will probably have to wait a little longer as it is unlikely the shirt would go on sale without a sponsor. To date, no sponsor has been confirmed for the 2011/2012 season. * BRFCS wish to thank the Lancashire Telegraph's Ian Singleton for the accompanying image, which was taken during the LT's coverage of the Rovers Reserves' game at Kendal Town. Andy Cryer's match report can be found here. View full article

Long-serving Blackburn Rovers club doctor Dr. Phil Batty has left the club after over a decade of service. It is believed the former Manchester United deputy doctor, who joined Rovers in 1999, is to reunite with former Rovers chairman John Williams at Manchester City. In 2003 The Guardian's football gossip column "The Fiver" reported that Dr. Batty, incensed at the sending off of Steven Reid against Bolton, "took a leaf out of fellow practitioner Dr David Banner's book when he 'ripped a dressing room door clean off its hinges'". Later, however, it was reported that John Williams had contacted the paper to inform them that Dr Batty had simply forced a locked door open with the knowledge of a steward. In January 2005 Phil opened the successful Physio4U consultancy at Beardwood Hospital, which is now run by Diane Fevre, wife of club physio Dave Fevre. Academy doctor Chris Mowbray also left the club earlier this month after 12 years' long service and fitness coach Adrian Lamb has joined Aston Villa, leaving the club not just in the hunt for new talent on the pitch, but off it, too. BRFCS would like to thank Phil, Chris and Adrian for their contributions to the club and wish them all the best in their future endeavours. View full article