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BBC News
14-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Remembering Rovers' greatest day 30 years on
Thirty years on it remains one of the most remarkable title triumphs of the Premier League 14 May 1995, four years after finishing 19th in the old Division Two, Blackburn Rovers were crowned champions of England after pipping Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United by one a thrilling race, Kenny Dalglish's side surged eight points clear only to lose three of their last five games - but they were celebrating after a dramatic final who recall that season particularly remember Rovers owner Jack Walker, the Blackburn-born steel magnate who stood on the terraces of Ewood Park before bankrolling his beloved club, as well as the explosive 49-goal partnership between Alan Shearer and Chris Sutton - dubbed the SAS by the the 30th anniversary of Blackburn's greatest day, why not revisit the story of their Premier League triumph, told by those who lived it.
BBC News
07-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Milford Haven: Fisherman died 'doing what he loved most'
Fisherman died 'doing what he loved most' Jack Walker was resuced about a mile off the coast of Milford Haven Port, but later died The family of a fisherman who died at sea have paid tribute to a "kind, caring and loving" son and father, and a "great friend to all". Jack Walker, 35, was rescued about a mile off the coast of Milford Haven Port, Pembrokeshire, on 1 May but later died, Dyfed-Powys Police said. "We are completely heartbroken at losing our kind, caring and loving son, grandson, dad, brother, uncle and brother-in-law," his family said. "A great friend to all. Jack tragically left us doing what he loved most."
BBC News
28-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Rovers hierarchy urged to not attend games by fans
A collection of Blackburn Rovers supporters groups are calling upon senior club officials to stay away from the side's remaining games this fan groups want chief executive officer Steve Waggott, head of football operations Rudy Gestede and chief operating officer and representative of the owners' Suhail Pasha to not attend any of the last eight league groups believe that these figures have become a target for frustrations at how the club is being run and their absence could result in a more positive environment for the team to perform have slipped to ninth in the Championship, five points adrift of the play-off spots. Rovers have taken just one point from their past five games, including four matches under new head coach Valerien Frenchman arrived to replace John Eustace, who left the club to join struggling Derby County last a season that looked so promising is threatening to go the other way, as a run of six straight wins in November and December had Blackburn as high as fifth in the table and hopeful of maintaining a play-off club needed a strong transfer window to reinforce gaps in the squad but ended up scrambling in three players on deadline since that strong run before Christmas, they have only collected 15 points from their past 18 also face a situation this summer when 12 players either end their loan deals or are out of contract. 'Jack Walker's legacy eroded' Against this backdrop, the fan groups state that the presence of Waggott, Gestede and Pasha has become a "source of division" amongst supporters and that their absence could engender a more "unified and focused atmosphere".They are unhappy at the direction the club is taking on what is also the 30th anniversary of their Premier League title statement on X, external said: "Supporters' frustrations have grown due to concerns over the management of playing assets, declining matchday attendances and reports of executive pay increases during a period of serious uncertainty for the club." Rovers fans also believe that it is time for new ownership at the club after nearly 15 years under the Venky's."There is a growing sentiment that Jack Walker's [former owner's] legacy is being slowly eroded, resulting in an increasing desire for new ownership," they said. Blackburn's next match is away to Portsmouth at Fratton Park on Saturday (15:00 GMT).The BBC has contacted Blackburn football club for their response.
BBC News
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
🎧 'A club with heart, soul and a brilliant owner'
"Jack Walker was totally sincere and I don't think what he did will ever be repeated. He was genuine and really heartfelt."Take a trip down memory lane with Sir Kenny Dalglish, Chris Sutton, Alan Shearer and more as they join Kelly Cates to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Blackburn Rovers' 1995 Premiership title owner Jack Walker's investment to the legendary SAS partnership to the guidance of a title-winning manager, hear from those involved as they reflect on the moments and individuals that led to Rovers lifting the can listen to the full episode and more on the Football Daily podcast.
