8 hours ago, tonygreenbank said:

Never mind those pictures what about the Crossword! Some difficult questions there! 
Well done on this issue though; a fabulous read. Great addition to my collection of Rovers literature!

Thank you, it means a lot. Really proud of this issue. Crossword possibly trickier than normal too - got to give a challenge to those who have crazy encyclopedic knowledge of the most obscure Rovers players out there!?

36 minutes ago, Oldgregg86 said:

Genuinely bought a copy and read it before the game on Saturday and gave it to the bloke at side of me at half time . Never looked the answers up. Guna do my head In now. Anyone still got a thatcher card ?

Haha, thanks very much for buying then! Initials are LB, ZK, JM and GF!

On 01/03/2020 at 20:55, Exiled in Toronto said:

Excellent read that arrived in the frozen tundra in timely fashion. 
 

I was a bit piss poor at the Just Look at Them Now Quiz, getting just one of them! Although #2 is clearly a young Lionel Jeffreys, he of The Railway Children and Two-Way Stretch.

Thanks for ordering from over there! And cheers for the feedback - never sure how easy or hard these quizzes have been - maybe it'll be SLIGHTLY easier next time. We'll see!

12 hours ago, Oldgregg86 said:

? oh well 

answers shortly ?

Answers on page 46!?

Thank you to everyone who bought a copy of Issue 100 at the match yesterday. Including those posted out, 330 copies have been sold already which is absolutely superb for the first weekend. Feedback always welcomed!

More will be available to purchase on Kidder Street before the next couple of home games and they're still online here too. 

44 minutes ago, Mattyblue said:

https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/18215285.rovers-fanzine-4-000-holes-celebrates-milestone-edition/

Piece in the LT on it, which is great publicity... yet they drop this clanger

The 1989 play off final second leg at Palace is probably one of most infamous ever games!

 

Oops! Glad to say the play-off final is correctly referenced in our issue...

ISSUE 100! It's only taken us 30 years to get there!

We've put together a memorable 48-page special edition which celebrates this significant milestone and it's still just £1.50. To order your copy please visit our ONLINE SHOP, or to purchase through eBay CLICK HERE. Season subscriptions are also STILL AVAILABLE HERE for just £9.00 (includes P&P) which gets you all five issues from 97 to 101. If you prefer grabbing a copy in person, the fanzine will be sold outside Ewood before the forthcoming home games from an hour before kick-off (at the bottom of Kidder Street).

Issue 100 includes: Interviews with the creators, All 100 front covers printed and catalogued, LOTS of memories (e.g. 'Flying Over You', 'The Thatchcard' & how we once duped Blackburn Council!), 'I'll Always Be A Rover' (an incredible take on a Billy Joel classic), Colin's Cheeky Bits!, Confessions of a Teenage Mascot, I Support Rovers Because..., From The Terraces, 'Who Were You?' #15 Richard Witschge, 101 Great Rovers Goals #7, Voice From The Valleys, Rovers' Own West Lothian Question, Fantastic Fergie, Just Look At Them Now!, Rovers-themed Crossword…. plus much much more!

Thank you and here's to the next 100... maybe!

If you need any more convincing to purchase this excellent book, then there are some great extracts included in Issue 99 of 4,000 Holes as tasters. It's the perfect Christmas combo for your coffee table!?

Thank you to everyone who has purchased Issue 99 so far - a fantastic 260 copies shifted over the first weekend. It's still available to buy via the links above and before the Christmas home matches. Feedback always welcomed too before we gear up for Issue 100!!

Issue 99 is here! For just £1.50, we've got a bumper 40-page fanzine to keep you entertained over the festive period. It includes a concoction not to be found anywhere else, such as a celebration of goals scored AGAINST Rovers, a 1190-word homage to Bengali-Fodé Koita, an examination of cult Rovers stickers, the discovery of a Rovers fan in Zambia and an answer to the VAR offside problem – footballers minus an arm. There’s plenty of other stuff too including: Fan Column Bingo, From The Terraces, The Very Strange Rovers Job Advert, Rhodri the Dragon’s ‘Voice From The Valleys’, Saturday Kitchen Live with Tony Mowbray, Magnificent McEvoy, Tales from the Jack Walker Upper, the ‘Danned’ United XI and the usual Rovers-themed crossword.

To order your copy please visit our ONLINE SHOP, or to purchase through eBay CLICK HERE. Postage is just 75p for first class delivery in the UK. Season subscriptions are also STILL AVAILABLE HERE for just £9.00 (includes P&P) which gets you all five issues from 97 to 101. If you prefer grabbing a copy in person, the fanzine will be sold on Kidder Street before the forthcoming home games from an hour before kick-off. Thanks.

4 hours ago, AllRoverAsia said:

He posts some great Rovers photos on Facebook, lots of oldies, so I now give him some leeway when reading the LT.

Its a game of opinions and his are less right-wing than some on here.

Simon is a thoroughly respected commentator on the Rovers from the fanzine's perspective. Massively grateful that he went to the effort of getting quotes from the likes of Terry Gennoe, Mick Rathbone, Mick Speight and other teammates for his wonderful 2000-word tribute to Kevin Stonehouse in Issue 97 earlier this season. This was followed up by another brilliant piece about John Lowey last month.

On 16/10/2019 at 18:46, OldEwoodBlue said:

That game against Man U where neither team tried to attack or get the ball. Both teams with 11 men in their own half passing it about running the clock down.

 

Batty and Le Saux fighting whilst the world watched on TV.

Great call and possibly a forgotten event by some. From Issue 91 of 4,000 Holes:

Rovers 1–1 Man United (May 2011)

And so to the Nichtangriffspakt von Ewood – yet another shameful episode during the Steve Kean era which happened blatantly in front of our eyes and the Sky TV cameras as United won a record-equalling 19th league title at Ewood. That it should happen on the most significant date in our modern-day his­tory (14th May) is a further blemish as United were allowed to parade to the title without a single challenge made by Rovers.

In the penultimate game of the 2010-11 season, United just needed a draw to seal the title which was achieved courtesy of a Wayne Rooney equalizing penalty in the 73rd minute after Brett Emerton scored the opener. But in the last ten minutes, there was bare­ly an attack or a tackle by either team – in fact for the final six minutes, United had 100% possession and over 150 successive pass­es deep in their own half. Both teams were happy with a point (United to win the league; Rovers to help the relegation struggle), but there was little pride in letting the game fizzle out like this, especially as champions should show why they are champions.

The integrity of the game was also at stake as Wigan, Blackpool, Birmingham and Wolves all would have massively benefited from United getting a winner. Equally, Chel­sea were depending on a Rovers goal to keep alive their slim title chances. Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand were happy to play passes along the defensive line with Paul Scholes occasionally dropping back to join in with the lackadaisical proceedings, while Rovers’ lone forward Jason Roberts scampered half-heartedly to close each de­fender down in turn – if you can call it “closing down”. Of course, United were under direct in­struction by Sir Alex Ferguson who probably didn’t even need to give his Scottish ally Kean a nod and a wink for him to join in.

Well over 200 copies of the new Issue 98 shifted already this weekend, so thank you very much if you have purchased and had a read - it really is appreciated!! Any feedback is always welcome too.

More will be available on Kidder Street for £1.50 before the Forest match on Tuesday. Copies are always available online here too of course.?

18 minutes ago, arbitro said:

Which games will they be on sale at please?

Luton and Notts Forest - bottom of Kidder Street at the corner of the small car park

Huddersfield - will be at the road side of the club shop. Keep your eyes peeled! Thanks.

Issue 98 is here... for just £1.50, we've got another cracking read with the contents as listed below. To order your copy please visit our ONLINE SHOP, or to purchase through eBay CLICK HERE. Postage is just 75p for first class delivery in the UK. Season subscriptions are also STILL AVAILABLE HERE for just £9.00 (includes P&P) which gets you all five issues from 97 to 101.

If you prefer grabbing a copy in person, the fanzine will be sold outside Ewood before the forthcoming home games from an hour before kick-off (at the bottom of Kidder Street). 

Issue 98 includes: Lewis Holtby - "Goodbye, Liebchen", From The Terraces, "Who Were You?" #12 Jay Bothroyd, The Forgotten Friendly - Barcelona v Rovers in Spain, 101 Great Rovers Goals: #2 Scott Sellars, #3 John Lowey, Rhodri the Dragon’s “Voice From The Valleys”, Sliding Doors #4, Eamonn Rogers profile, Will any club ever reach the same heights as Rovers?, Rovers Fans suffering from Stockholm Syndrome, TM Press Conference Template, Just Look At Them Now!, Tommy Briggs - A Man For All Seasons, Crossword, One Goal XI…. plus much much more!    

In our latest issue we highlighted supporters' disappointment at the lack of proper acknowledgement when former players have passed away over the last few years. It is really good to see changes have now been made. Well done to Rovers for this tribute yesterday and let's hope it continues in future.

15 hours ago, arbitro said:

Rovers have announced there will be a minutes appreciation for Mike on Saturday.

Where has this been announced?  Our latest issue made a big point about the lack of acknowledgement at matches for the numerous past players who have passed away this year. This would be a great step forward by the club.

Had a lot of very good feedback on this one and we've sold over 230 copies in just the first week. Available to buy again on Kidder Street before the match today and still online of course. Thank you!

13 hours ago, Mattyblue said:

Thought it was a cracking read. Much more to it than I remember a couple of years ago.

Kudos to all the contributors.

Thank you! Yep, a lot of effort by great contributors makes it really worthwhile. Not bad for £1.50?

15 hours ago, Colt Seavers said:

Just read it, cover to cover. 

Absolutely excellent! 

I wouldn't have recognised Jim Branagan in a million years!

Thanks very much! 

That was a tough one! More of the "Look At Them Now" coming this season!!

15 hours ago, arbitro said:

I didn't have time to get one today - are you at Hull on Tuesday?

Not at Hull, but it will still be available at the next two home games. Thanks!

ISSUE 97 HAS ARRIVED!! For £1.50, we've got a full colour 36-page fanzine containing the usual frivolity (and some serious stuff!). To order your copy please visit our ONLINE SHOP, or to purchase through eBay CLICK HERE. Postage is just 75p for first class delivery in the UK. Season subscriptions are also STILL AVAILABLE HERE for just £9.00 (includes P&P) which gets you all five issues from 97 to 101.

And if you prefer grabbing a copy in person, the fanzine will be sold outside Ewood before the forthcoming home games from an hour before kick-off (at the bottom of Kidder Street). 

Issue 97 includes: Let's Do It Right Rovers, Preview of Matt Jansen's Autobiography (with extracts), Overheard in the Blues Bar, From The Terraces, 4-page Kevin Stonehouse Tribute, TM visits the Last Chance Sporting Clinic, Rhodri the Dragon’s “Voice From The Valleys”, What Do We Know? - The West Brom Fiasco 2004, All Rover The World, Glenn Keeley profile, 101 Great Rovers Goals #1, Quizzes and Crossword, S Club XI plus lots more!

Honoured to have been given a copy of Matt's autobiography to read before its September release and yep, it's absolutely superb. The full sincere story - answers to all the questions we've ever asked and simply a must-read for all Rovers fans. We've got some extracts from the book in fanzine Issue 97 this weekend in order to whet your appetites!

Fanzine subscriptions still available here - five issues for just £9 including P&P!

https://roversfanzine.bigcartel.com/product/4-000-holes-full-season-subscription-2019-20?

Overwhelmed with season subscriptions in the last 10 days and delighted to already have almost as many subscriptions as last season - including orders from Ireland, Norway, Australia, USA and Canada!  

Thank you if you've signed up - Issue 97 is currently being put together and there's some really wonderful stuff in there. Details to come closer to publication!

P.S. Subscriptions still open? 

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