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David Bentley's famous hat-trick and Shearer the one-man strikeforce! Relive the memorable events which happened on this day here: https://www.brfcs.com/magazine/articles/on-this-day:-1st-february/167

Congratulations John Paul Van Hecke ... beat Lenihan by 0.1 to win the MOTM award 👏

It's 20 years exactly since we reached the final by beating Sheffield Wednesday in the semi-final second leg. There's some great newspaper cuttings on the front page to celebrate! https://www.brfcs.com/magazine/articles/the-road-to-cardiff.../161

Not long until Dack's back, but where should we play him? Have a read of some of the options laid out in Matt's article here and then let us know what you think below ... https://www.brfcs.com/magazine/articles/to-dack-or-not-to-dack./160

13th January seems lucky for Rovers (most of the time!) Check out what happened on this day in history: https://www.brfcs.com/magazine/articles/on-this-day:-13th-january/153 Also, post any suggestions below for other dates of the year and we'll try to do a few more of these articles if they're of interest.

Interesting article published below about the FA Cup record holders for Rovers. Includes the Top 10 players in each category. Always difficult to compile such lists so any corrections are welcomed! https://www.brfcs.com/magazine/articles/record-appearances-and-goals-in-the-fa-cup/152

The Football Supporters Association is calling for fans to counteract the actions of football club chairmen & owners who are lobbying against the proposals in the report. Read the Fan Led Review Document Read our article on how you can help In a nutshell the proposals cover the following areas: Governance: an independent regulator for football (IREF) which has the necessary investigative and enforcement powers needed to prevent the recurrence of such developments as the European Super League. Finance: football’s model is unsustainable with too many clubs making losses. Pre-emptive action is needed and a regulator will impose stronger financial controls. Engagement: proposals to embed democratic supporter organisations and engagement within the heart of domestic football. Heritage: football stadiums, club badges, location, colours and competitions all deserve special protections. Fans to have a veto on these assets at every club via a “golden share” which is held by a democratic, legally-constituted fan group. Reform: half of the FA Board should be made up of independent non-executive directors, to reduce elite club influence. The review also recommends reform of the FA Council. Distribution: the removal of restrictions on FA spending meaning more money redirected towards grassroots, non-league and women’s football. Equality: Equality, diversity and inclusion plans should be mandatory for all clubs. Women’s game: a recommendation that a new review is set up to specifically explore the challenges facing the women’s game. Those challenges may or may not require a different approach to the men’s game but they must be examined thoroughly and independently.