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Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
How Callum Brittain's role in the Blackburn Rovers squad has evolved
Callum Brittain is relishing his extra responsibility at Rovers after another positive season from the full-back. Brittain played 35 times this term and has become an important member of the squad at Ewood Park since his arrival from Barnsley three years ago. The 27-year-old opened up about his progress at Rovers and joy to see his hard work paying off on the pitch. 'When I came here, I had my first couple of years in the Championship and was still young,' he told RoversTV. 'I have sort of grown up at Blackburn into a bit of a leader role. I have enjoyed my time here and hopefully it carries on. 'I think (the fans) have appreciated my energy and intensity in the games this year. Obviously, the goals and assists help but I put 100 per cent into every game. 'I have worked hard on the other sides of my game and I think they have recognised that. I am really glad to engage with the fans like I have done this year.' Brittain got on the scoresheet during the victories against Portsmouth and Millwall. He also chipped in with five assists in the league. The versatile defender was pleased to make his mark in the final third and believes it is a strong part of his game. 'I feel like I have contributed my fair share this season. I just wanted to get my head down and really try to have a good season in front of the fans,' he added. 'I feel like I have done that, I have contributed and it was nice to put the ball in the back of the net a couple of times. 'I think a lot of my strengths are in the final third – bombing down the line, getting up and down, that energy which I bring, building up through the thirds as well. 'I think playing to my strengths has helped me. People started to gauge where I was going to put the ball so building those connections as well. It is something I have always worked on and had in my game.' Brittain's goal against Portsmouth was a moment of real quality, unleashing a thumping strike past Nicolas Schmid and into the top corner. The full-back has proven that he has an eye for goal and hopes he can get on the scoresheet more often next season. 'I have always got in some good positions and maybe though about it too much and - I have said it before - fluffed my lines a bit sometimes,' he admitted. 'I looked the other day and I have only had something like 10 shots this season, which is crazy, so I don't actually shoot that much. But I was really pleased to get on the scoresheet a couple of times.' 'I would love a tap in,' he joked. 'I think the Pompey one would be my favourite. I did enjoy the Millwall but I have scored against them before. 'The timing of the goal, it really put a stamp on that game and it was sort of a pivotal time for us.'
Yahoo
15-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Callum Brittain hails Rovers 'togetherness' after strong end to campaign
Callum Brittain is 'proud of the group' at Rovers after a strong finish to the campaign at Ewood Park. Valerien Ismael's side took 14 out of a possible 18 points from the final six games, narrowly missing out on the play-offs on the final day. The season appeared to be over after a run of five successive defeats, but the spirited comeback against Sheffield Wednesday proved to be a turning point. Brittain was part of the squad that avoided relegation 12 months prior and insisted it was important to build on their 'togetherness'. The versatile full-back admitted there were more highs and lows this term but hailed his team-mates' commitment. 'I really enjoyed the season and it was obviously a big difference to the season before,' he told RoversTV. 'We were competing at the top end of the table, were putting in some really good performances and scoring some good goals. 'I thoroughly enjoyed it. We built on the solid foundation and the togetherness that dug us out at the end of 2023/24. 'We didn't want to be in that situation again and worked really hard in pre-season to start the campaign really well. We have had the ups and downs of the Championship but we finished the season really well. 'When you start the way we did, that helped us, and I think everyone has been really consistent and we have all worked hard as a group,' he added. 'It has been special to thrive in the team, enjoy it, play for the badge and get the fans off their seats.' Brittain has now spent three seasons at Ewood Park and admits this term has been his most enjoyable. The 27-year-old made 30 starts in the league, scoring in the victories against Portsmouth and Millwall. He also chipped in with five assists. 'My first season here was stop-start due to my injury, the second was a backs-to-the-wall period, but this season has been much better,' he recalled. 'I am really proud of this group we have."
BBC News
28-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'We're the team in form'
Blackburn right-back Callum Brittain believes his side are "the team in form" following a fourth consecutive victory which has put them within one point of the Championship play-off comeback win against Watford took Rovers up to eighth and a win on the final day of the season at potential play-off opponents Sheffield United could see them finish inside the top six if other results go their play-off rivals Coventry and Middlesbrough dropping points at the weekend, the 27-year-old is positive about Rovers' chances."Everyone's buzzing, confidence is thriving, and we're winning games," Brittain told BBC Radio Lancashire."We knew what was on the line, we saw the Coventry game in the dressing room before and we knew we couldn't come off that pitch without a win."We're the team in form at the moment, we're in a really good spot and all we can do is look forward to Saturday."I think the best thing we've done over the last few weeks is just enjoy each challenge as it comes and not think about the prospect of play-offs. I think that got into our heads a little bit."I'm really, really, really happy that we can give the fans some sort of hope towards the end of the season."
The Independent
18-04-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Blackburn Rovers vs Millwall LIVE: Championship latest score, goals and updates from fixture
Follow live coverage as Blackburn Rovers face Millwall in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season. Relegation from the top flight last term means Luton, Burnley and Sheffield United are all back in the second tier this term and will be expected to push for play-off spots again at least, but so too will Norwich City, an improving Coventry and beaten play-off finalists Leeds United. At the other end of the table, Wayne Rooney is aiming to revive Plymouth's fortunes after they narrowly avoided relegation last year, with Portsmouth and Derby the teams promoted from League One along with play-off final winners Oxford. Follow live updates from today's game in the live blog below. Blackburn Rovers vs Millwall Goal! Blackburn Rovers 1, Millwall 0. Dominic Hyam (Blackburn Rovers) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Callum Brittain with a cross following a set piece situation. 18 April 2025 15:41 Blackburn Rovers vs Millwall Tyrhys Dolan (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick on the right wing. 18 April 2025 15:39 Blackburn Rovers vs Millwall Offside, Blackburn Rovers. Todd Cantwell is caught offside. 18 April 2025 15:38 Blackburn Rovers vs Millwall Attempt saved. Josh Coburn (Millwall) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by George Honeyman with a cross. 18 April 2025 15:36 Blackburn Rovers vs Millwall Lewis Travis (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half. 18 April 2025 15:35 Blackburn Rovers vs Millwall Danny Batth (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half. 18 April 2025 15:31 Blackburn Rovers vs Millwall Corner, Millwall. Conceded by Callum Brittain. 18 April 2025 15:30 Blackburn Rovers vs Millwall Delay over. They are ready to continue. 18 April 2025 15:28 Blackburn Rovers vs Millwall Delay in match because of an injury Danny Batth (Blackburn Rovers). 18 April 2025 15:27
BBC News
14-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Brittain to have calf injury scan
Blackburn Rovers full-back Callum Brittain will miss Saturday's game against Cardiff City at Ewood Park with a calf 27, is due for a scan to determine its has played 29 Championship games this season, helping Rovers challenge for a play-off go into the game ninth in the table, three points behind Coventry City in sixth.
