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Blackburn Rovers fanzine since 1989. Purchase issues here: http://roversfanzine.bigcartel.com Email: roversfanzine@gmail.com

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New on BRFCS: TOP 10: NEW MANAGER BOUNCES

The early days of past Rovers managers after Michael O'Neill’s dream start

https://www.brfcs.com/articles/top-10-new-manager-bounces

23.02.2026 16:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Welcome Michael O’Neill…the latest 4000 Holes podcast assesses the new gaffer, the job share element,the back room team & canine care..! βšͺοΈπŸ”΅
Join @rogwhiteside.bsky.social @ianherbert95.bsky.social Rich Sharpe & @rorylarmer.bsky.social right hereβ€¦πŸ‘‡

www.brfcs.com/podcasts/the...

18.02.2026 06:34 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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Who replaces Val?
(…apart from Lesley Judd #OneForTheTeenagers) πŸ‘€
The latest 4000 Holes podcast discusses all the recent drama plus the runners & riders for the vacant manager’s role & much more..βšͺοΈπŸ”΅

www.brfcs.com/podcasts/the...

06.02.2026 07:10 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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From @roversfanzine.bsky.social back in the day…

01.02.2026 08:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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500 (or so) Words After Swansea City (a) What Next For Rovers?

Thoughts after a woeful evening…

www.brfcs.com/articles/500...

21.01.2026 08:01 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The latest from BRFCS: 101 GREAT GOALS: TONY FIELD AND THE MARK OF GENIUS

A tribute to a special moment after Tony’s passing this week

https://www.brfcs.com/articles/101-great-goals-tony-field

09.01.2026 09:30 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The new 4000 Holes podcast is out now & includes our review of December, Player of the Month, plus in Part 3, an in-depth debate as to the pros & cons of the upcoming boycott v Watford. βšͺοΈπŸ”΅

www.brfcs.com/podcasts/the...

09.01.2026 06:29 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

As we head into the New Year, many local families are still facing a tough winter. Our partnership with Blackburn Foodbank continues into 2026, supporting vital food supplies and essential equipment that make a real difference on the ground.

#blackburn #rovers #brfc #brfcs
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06.01.2026 11:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Blackburn Rovers have hit a dangerous new low Haunted by the ghosts of the good times, Blackburn fans just want to feel something other than apathy - right now, their future is as muddy as their pitch

Blackburn Rovers supporters have entered protest season once more. The big question: do enough people care enough anymore to get angry? That is the most damning indictment of the regime.

Piece ⬇️

inews.co.uk/sport/footba...

23.12.2025 08:16 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 3
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The Christmas Special 4000 Holes podcast is out now - it’s a loving tribute to the excellent @footballcliches.bsky.social podcastβ€¦πŸ‘€
Your Micro Footballing Fascinations & Irritations, but with a Rovers flavour βšͺοΈπŸ”΅πŸŒΉ

www.brfcs.com/podcasts/the...

19.12.2025 07:55 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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BRFCS is delighted to announce that it is supporting @Bburnfoodbank in fund raising for their Winter Appeal.
Full details & most importantly, how you can help are here…

www.brfcs.com/articles/brf...

17.12.2025 10:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3
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500 Words on Rain & The Pennines Ewood Floods Again

Tales Of Topographic Puddles - Ewood & Precipitation, Take 2

www.brfcs.com/articles/500...

07.12.2025 07:26 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Listen to a whelming episode of the 4000 Holes podcast right here…your essential review of November’s topsy-turvyness. βšͺοΈπŸ”΅
Jekyll & Hyde, Player of the Month, Big Val Deep Dive, Festive Memories…& much more. πŸŒΉπŸŽ„

www.brfcs.com/podcasts/the...

05.12.2025 07:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
POLL: The Ultimate 150 Rovers List - Part 8/9: Part Eight: The Walker Trust and later Premier League Era - 2000 - 2012 (3rd December - 10th December) The Ultimate 150 Rovers List Part Eight: The Walker Trust and later Premier League Era - 2000 - 2012 (3rd December - 10th December) Poll runs from - 3rd to 10th December 2025 Some additional notes - T...

The latest poll in our series to find the 150 people who tell the Rovers story is now live…we are now in League Cup winning territory in part 8 - covering 2000 to 2012…βšͺοΈπŸ”΅

www.brfcs.com/forums/topic...

03.12.2025 07:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Enjoyed an evening at the FSA awards in London last night. Didn't win but still delighted to have been on the shortlist! Congratulations to β€œGive 'Em Beans!” (Barrow AFC) for winning Fanzine of the Year πŸ‘

02.12.2025 08:10 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The latest 4000 Holes podcast is out.
@ianherbert95.bsky.social learns all about Syd Puddefoot via author Peter Morris who introduces his brilliant new book & then chats with Scott Mason about his amazing project BRFC Archive βšͺοΈπŸ”΅

www.brfcs.com/podcasts/the...

25.11.2025 06:51 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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REVEALED: The Blackburn files, from secret contracts to legal threats from a major agent Blackburn Rovers were bought by the Rao family from India (aka Venky's) in late 2010. Within months the club was in chaos, and secretly being run by a now defunct agency

REVEALED: The Blackburn files, from secret contracts to legal threats from a major agent
sportingintelligence832.substack.com/p/revealed-t...

17.11.2025 07:52 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Check out the brand new BRFCS merch store. T-shirts, mugs, sweatshirts, away day stickers...!

Every penny earned goes to keep the website up and running, so get your Christmas shopping done early!

shop.brfcs.com/s/9e3670

#blackburn #rovers #blackburnrovers #brfc #brfcs #efl

13.11.2025 10:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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POLL: The Ultimate 150 Rovers List - Part 5/9: Part Five: The Seventies - 1970 - 1980 (12th November - 19th November) The Ultimate 150 Rovers List Part Five: The Seventies 1970-1980 Poll runs from - 12th to 19th November 2025 Some additional notes - Though any personal feedback is greatly appreciated Dates determined by when the player or manager left the club. Johnny Carey - Popular Irishman lead Rovers back to...

BRFCS is assembling the list of 150 people who tell the Rovers story. We are up to the 1970’s now & we need your votes here to help us shape the definitive final selection. βšͺοΈπŸ”΅

www.brfcs.com/forums/topic...

12.11.2025 07:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Next Norwich City Manager as Liam Manning Sacked | Blackburn Rovers In-Depth Breakdown
Next Norwich City Manager as Liam Manning Sacked | Blackburn Rovers In-Depth Breakdown YouTube video by The Sportsman

The Sportsman podcast is out with a Rovers deep dive in Part 2 provided in part by @ianherbert95.bsky.social πŸ‘€

youtu.be/e0TERrj89XE?...

10.11.2025 17:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Hot off the press: 4,000 HOLES SHORTLISTED FOR FSA FANZINE OF THE YEAR

Blackburn Rovers fanzine is nominated alongside five other clubs for the annual prize

https://www.brfcs.com/articles/4000-holes-shortlisted-for-fsa

08.11.2025 07:55 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

One that Hearts fans might enjoy πŸ˜†

07.11.2025 20:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I read the news today, oh boy. Fanzine of the Year nominations 🌹🌹🌹

07.11.2025 19:52 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Brilliant! In the snow too!

07.11.2025 20:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The β€˜What Now?’ Show - All We Need Is Claudio Braga The Essential October Review

The 4000 Holes podcast is back with a review of October & a very entertaining podcast extra sectionβ€¦πŸ‘€
We also have a giveaway of a @NordVPN subscription so listen for how to win that great prize.

Lots discussed…lots of opinions…some singing βšͺοΈπŸ”΅πŸ˜

www.brfcs.com/podcasts/the...

07.11.2025 06:37 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2
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Delighted to be shortlisted for the Football Supporters' Association β€˜Fanzine of the Year’ award. Huge thank you to our superb contributors who have made it happen and to readers for taking an interest πŸ™Œ #Rovers

05.11.2025 19:13 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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150 Words On 150 Years Happy birthday old friend

Some reflections on a birthday celebration…βšͺοΈπŸ”΅

www.brfcs.com/articles/150...

05.11.2025 09:26 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My design for @brfcs.bsky.social is now available on a mug

02.11.2025 16:46 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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New tee shirt coming soonβ€¦πŸ‘€

01.11.2025 14:34 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2
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4,000 HOLES – ISSUE 114 BUMPER 150TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL β€’ Blackburn Rovers – The Origins β€’ Squad Photos Through the Years β€’ Don't You Forget About Me β€’ Let’s Parler...

Thank you to everyone who has grabbed a copy of the new fanzine – 275 sold already which is incredible πŸ™Œ

Plenty more available at the Derby match and online here: roversfanzine.bigcartel.com/product/4000...

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