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1959–60 in English football

7 May 1960: Wolverhampton Wanderers defeat Blackburn Rovers 3–0 in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium, with two goals from Norman Deeley and an own goal from Mick McGrath.

1994 in England

13 July – Chris Sutton, 21-year-old Norwich City striker, becomes Britain's most expensive footballer in a £5million move to Blackburn Rovers.

Ade Mafe

In July 2008, Roberto Di Matteo was appointed as the new manager of the Milton Keynes Dons new manager after Paul Ince left to become Blackburn Rovers boss, and Mafe was appointed fitness coach at MK Dons to work alongside Di Matteo and his assistant Eddie Newton.

Ben Beynon

Just two months later Beynon played the most notable game for Swansea when he was selected to face First Division side Blackburn Rovers in an FA Cup draw.

Damien Johnson

He began his career with Portadown FC in his native Northern Ireland from whom he signed as a trainee for Blackburn Rovers and spent five years with the club, as well as spending time on loan with Nottingham Forest.

Duncan Russell

He followed Paul Ince to Blackburn Rovers soon after and has coached some of England's top players in recent times including Matthew Le Tissier and Paul Gascoigne.

First Tower United F.C.

This period of success coincided with steel magnate, and later owner of Blackburn Rovers, Jack Walker becoming a patron of the club in 1975, following a conversation with his postman.

Gary Pallister

Although it was his excellent defensive displays that helped Manchester United to the league title along with Steve Bruce at the heart of the defence, forming one of the best central defensive partnerships in the club's history, in the 1992–93 season, he scored a memorable goal in the final home game of the season against Blackburn Rovers.

Jimmy Lewthwaite

He continued to excel as a footballer and had trials with Blackburn Rovers and Preston North End before switching to rugby league with Barrow in 1943, making his first-team debut against St Helens in April that year.

Jon Otsemobor

He became the third player to join Rovers on that day on loan with Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Edwards and Liverpool winger Kristoffer Peterson.

Jonathan Walters

Walters was born in Moreton, Merseyside and started his career at Blackburn Rovers having being spotted by playing for Shaftesbury under 16s in the Eastham & District Junior League by Rovers's scout for Wirral and Wales, Mike O'Brien who moved quickly to sign him.

Martin Olsson

Controversial agent Rune Hauge has also worked for Martin, after being introduced to him by Blackburn Rovers teammate Morten Gamst Pedersen.

Rollingson Hungyo

For the 2011-12 footballing season Hungyo's career and season started off brilliantly as his first game of the season was against Blackburn Rovers in a 0-3 friendly at home in the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex.

Sam Wadsworth

Samuel John Wadsworth (13 September 1896 in Darwen, England – 1 September 1961 in Eindhoven, Netherlands) was a professional footballer who played as a defender for Blackburn Rovers, Nelson, Huddersfield Town, Burnley and Lytham.

Scott Kopel

Kopel, son of former Manchester United, Blackburn Rovers and Dundee United player Frank, began his career with Dundee United but made just one appearance, playing as a right-back in the 2-2 draw at home to Icelandic side FH in the 1990-91 UEFA Cup first round.

Steve Harkness

He left Anfield to join up with old manager Graeme Souness at Benfica on 9 March 1999 for £750,000 – He only lasted five months in Portugal, however, before Brian Kidd paid £400,000 to bring him to Blackburn Rovers on 26 August 1999 – three months after their relegation from the Premier League and one day before Harkness's 28th birthday.

Tony Kane

On 22 May 2009, it was announced by Carlisle United manager Greg Abbott that a deal had been verbally agreed between Carlisle United and Premier League side Blackburn Rovers to make the loan move a permanent one.

Tony Strudwick

He had previously worked with Coventry City, West Ham United and The Football Association before becoming one of Mark Hughes' first appointments when he took over as manager of Blackburn Rovers in 2004.

Yehuda Shinar

In the sporting world, Shinar has worked with Sir Clive Woodward of the England rugby team, helping them to win the Rugby World Cup, Tony Falkner of Blackburn Rovers, helping them to win the National Academy League, and the Maccabi Tel Aviv football club to help them qualify for the UEFA Champions League in 2004-2005.


see also

1920–21 Burnley F.C. season

The first, against Blackburn Rovers, marked the opening of Accrington Stanley's new stadium; the other was a benefit match for Patsy Gallacher, against a representative team from the Scottish Football League.

Brockhall

Brockhall Village, Lancashire, England, home to the training ground of Blackburn Rovers FC

Colin Kazim-Richards

On 24 May 2013 it was announced that Sussex Police had charged Kazim-Richards under Section 5 of the Public Order Act over an alleged homophobic gesture to Brighton fans on 12 February 2013 while he was playing for Blackburn Rovers in a Championship match at his old club Brighton and Hove Albion's Amex Stadium.

In November 2013 Kazim-Richards was charged with one count under the Public Order Act for making homophobic gestures and remarks while playing for Blackburn Rovers against Brighton and Hove Albion.

Fred Pickering

New manager Bob Stokoe, who succeeded Les Shannon around Christmastime, allowed Pickering to return to Blackburn Rovers; however, after a disagreement with Rovers manager Ken Furphy, he left for Brighton, where he finished his career.

Garry Flitcroft

After five years at with City, having played 142 games, some as captain, he joined Blackburn Rovers in March 1996 for £3.5m after City were going through financial difficulties and their then chairman Francis Lee told the then manager Alan Ball to sell their most profitable player, which turned out to be Flitcroft.

John Southworth

Jack Southworth (late 19th century), English football player who played for Blackburn Rovers F.C.

Lancashire derby

East Lancashire derby, a football match between Blackburn Rovers F.C. and Burnley F.C.

Lenny Johnrose

After this final flourish Johnrose retired from the professional game to pursue qualifications in Sports Science, but made an appearance at the 2005 Masters Football tournament, representing Blackburn Rovers.

Nikola Kalinić

On 3 August 2009, it was reported by Sky Sports News that Kalinić had signed for Blackburn Rovers from Hajduk Split on a four-year deal.

North Shields F.C.

Anthony Woodhouse was replaced by former Blackburn Rovers and Aston Villa player Graham Fenton in April 2012.

Ted Killean

Killean was born in Blackburn, Lancashire and after serving with the 3rd Coldstream Guards joined his home-town club, Blackburn Rovers, in August 1894 going on to make over 100 appearances in all competitions.

Vuza Nyoni

Cercle Brugge, co-operating with Blackburn Rovers, offered Nyoni a trial because they needed a replacement for Brian Pinas who was sold to NAC Breda.

Walter Aitkenhead

Aitkenhead was born in Maryhill, Glasgow and played just 4 matches for his first club Partick Thistle before being signed by English club Blackburn Rovers in September 1906.