Blackburn Rovers Related News and Chat from BFRCS Fan community
The podcast crew pay tribute to BBC FiveLive's Fighting Talk with their Rovers/Christmas themed, lovingly crafted..er rip-off...let's hope the lawyers love it.
In this episode we look back at the era of Gordon Lee; we have an interview with Michael Hodkinson, author of "No Nay Never" - 2nd edition out now and round things off with a clip from another "Rovers Returned" podcast episode with Simon Burns.
Former Rovers defender Tommy Spurr tells us about the All For Rio campaign and provides insight into the purpose of the fundraising & the programme of treatment being undertaken by his son, Rio
It's pre-season prediction time once again & our panel prognosticates on promotion prospects - can JDT galvanise his youthful squad ? We also ask the panel to recall the line-up from a classic Rovers game of the recent past.
This episode is a 2 parter. In Part 1 we talk Rovers, military history and refereeing amongst other topics with Steve Williams In the 2nd part we meet with Paul Worthington & Simon Burns of the “Rovers Returned” podcast.
In a packed episode, we consider the emotions stirred when meeting footballers in real life, chat Ewood Express, biryani (and more !) with Yasir Sufi; and quiz our panel on their collective Rovers knowledge - including the 2002 Worthington Cup final.
Ian Herbert of BRFCS & Glenn Entwistle of RoversChat appraise the financial performance of Blackburn Rovers during the Steve Waggott era & give him an end of year grade ! Also available via the BRFCS YouTube channel.
Technically it's the Christmas pod and so around an interview with Rob Sawyer regarding his excellent, new Keith Newton book are some new features designed to stimulate, amuse and entertain in equal measure. Listen whilst decorating your tree !
Our star guest interviewee is Tez Ilyas who shares his Rovers supporting history & what it's like to be back on the road. We hear about fanzine culture, False Nines, eavesdrop on Steve & Tony's phone calls & find out who shops in Waitrose in West Byfleet
We meet Sam Grimley from Horizm who explains how to optimise digital inventory...no really...Bill Arthur narrates a chapter from Daniel Gray's Extra Time & the panel of Hollie, Linz, Matt, Mike, Scott & Stuart dissect the season just ended.
We pay tribute to Tony Parkes, player, coach, caretaker manager and an all-round Rovers legend in the truest sense of the word. We recall the highs and some of the lows of Tony’s career & hear from Natalie Parkes-Thompson, Tony's daughter.
We meet Rovers fan & musician Josh Henry to discuss football, music, Shawn Michaels & the re-working of an early 70's Rovers classic single.
Our special guest is former Lib Dem leader & Rovers fan Tim Farron who reminisces about his political career & following Rovers over the years. We learn about Dassler Craft in pt 1 & hear an extract from "Extra Time" in pt2, narrated by Bill Arthur.
He wasn't at Ewood all that long but he made a very positive impression on Rovers supporters & his goals helped to keep Blackburn Rovers in the Premier League. Ian Herbert chats with Harrogate Town's Jon Stead about his career & life at Rovers.
Ian Herbert interviews Blackburn Rovers legend, all-time record appearance holder Derek Fazackerley, who looks back on his playing & coaching career.
Ian Herbert interviews Blackburn Rovers legend, all-time record appearance holder Derek Fazackerley, who looks back on his playing & coaching career.
3 parts to this latest episode - in Pt 1 we hear from Andy Bayes & Colin Hendry about the Len Johnrose Charity match in 2021, Pt 2 has Rich Sharpe & the panel reviewing the window & in Pt 3 we hear from Joe Harvey who highlights Rovers possession stats
3 parts to this latest episode - in Pt 1 we hear from Andy Bayes & Colin Hendry about the Len Johnrose Charity match in 2021, Pt 2 has Rich Sharpe & the panel reviewing the window & in Pt 3 we hear from Joe Harvey who highlights Rovers possession stats
The pod squad gazes into their crystal ball to predict what is in store for our favourite team in 2020/21...*WARNING* contains serious amounts of optimism
The pod squad gazes into their crystal ball to predict what is in store for our favourite team in 2020/21...*WARNING* contains serious amounts of optimism
In this episode, we look back at the careers of Tim Sherwood & Tugay through the lens of the lovely people at thesefootballtimes.co & we meet Matt & play "What's My Line". Narration from Bill Arthur & Michael Taylor, interview conducted by Ian Herbert
In this episode, we look back at the careers of Tim Sherwood & Tugay through the lens of the lovely people at thesefootballtimes.co & we meet Matt & play "What's My Line". Narration from Bill Arthur & Michael Taylor, interview conducted by Ian Herbert
We review the season just (eventually) completed with the aid of real journalists in the form of Rich Sharpe & Jaquob Crooke plus the BRFCS pod squad; Hollie, Linz, Michael, Mike & Stuart - questions posed by Ian Herbert as usual.
We review the season just (eventually) completed with the aid of real journalists in the form of Rich Sharpe & Jaquob Crooke plus the BRFCS pod squad; Hollie, Linz, Michael, Mike & Stuart - questions posed by Ian Herbert as usual.
BRFCS chats with a former referee, Rovers fan and contributor to the BRFCS forum, Tony Leake. Ian Herbert poses the questions.
BRFCS chats with a former referee, Rovers fan and contributor to the BRFCS forum, Tony Leake. Ian Herbert poses the questions.
Michael Taylor catches up with David Dunn to find out how he is coping with lockdown & learns about a whole lot more including Daniel Bedingfield and Jason Manford. Thanks to @OBIProperty for allowing us to share.
Michael Taylor catches up with David Dunn to find out how he is coping with lockdown & learns about a whole lot more including Daniel Bedingfield and Jason Manford. Thanks to @OBIProperty for allowing us to share.
Steven & Jay from NYC Rovers chat with Kevin Gallacher about his footballing heritage, moving to England, broken legs, Brian Kidd, Golden Retriever training and so much more...
Steven & Jay from NYC Rovers chat with Kevin Gallacher about his footballing heritage, moving to England, broken legs, Brian Kidd, Golden Retriever training and so much more...
In Part 1 the panel discusses the effect of lockdown from the fans' perspective and in Part 2 Ian Herbert chats with Rovers' Premier League title-winner Mark Atkins
In Part 1 the panel discusses the effect of lockdown from the fans' perspective and in Part 2 Ian Herbert chats with Rovers' Premier League title-winner Mark Atkins
Andy Bayes from BBC Radio Lancashire drops by to talk lockdown sport & NYC Rovers chat with Rovers legend David Dunn about his career and THAT goal against Burnley
Andy Bayes from BBC Radio Lancashire drops by to talk lockdown sport & NYC Rovers chat with Rovers legend David Dunn about his career and THAT goal against Burnley
In the absence of any actual football, BRFCS has shamelessly copied BBC Fighting Talk and produced a special Rovers version - hope you enjoy !
In the absence of any actual football, BRFCS has shamelessly copied BBC Fighting Talk and produced a special Rovers version - hope you enjoy !
In a special episode, Tommy Spurr chats with Ian Herbert and discusses his career, managerial styles, injury, retirement and much, much more.
In a special episode, Tommy Spurr chats with Ian Herbert and discusses his career, managerial styles, injury, retirement and much, much more.
In this episode we chat with Lancashire Telegraph reporter Rich Sharpe about the January window, FFP and what the summer might hold for Rovers. We also have another reminiscence from our man in Canada Bill Arthur who recalls 1994/5, can't think why !
In this episode we chat with Lancashire Telegraph reporter Rich Sharpe about the January window, FFP and what the summer might hold for Rovers. We also have another reminiscence from our man in Canada Bill Arthur who recalls 1994/5, can't think why !
BRFCS catches up with Scott Sumner of 4000 Holes fame as he tells Ian Herbert all about the upcoming 100th issue of a much-loved fanzine
BRFCS catches up with Scott Sumner of 4000 Holes fame as he tells Ian Herbert all about the upcoming 100th issue of a much-loved fanzine
Ian Herbert chats with John Murray from the Rovers Trust to learn more about the recent marketing prospectus and the memorandum of understanding that is in the pipeline.
Ian Herbert chats with John Murray from the Rovers Trust to learn more about the recent marketing prospectus and the memorandum of understanding that is in the pipeline.
In a packed episode we hear from Bryan in Iraq, Bill in Canada plus Scott, new contributor Mark and the trusty Marple Leaf himself, Michael with a varied menu of items for your pleasure.
In a packed episode we hear from Bryan in Iraq, Bill in Canada plus Scott, new contributor Mark and the trusty Marple Leaf himself, Michael with a varied menu of items for your pleasure.
A special tribute to former Rovers manager Jim Smith who sadly passed away earlier this week. Written by Jim Wilkinson, narrated by Ian Herbert.
A special tribute to former Rovers manager Jim Smith who sadly passed away earlier this week. Written by Jim Wilkinson, narrated by Ian Herbert.
BRFCS catches up once more with John Nicholson who has a new book out "Can We Have Our Football Back ?" which lays low myths about football behind the paywalls and the corrosive effect of money on the game & what we the fans can do about it.
BRFCS catches up once more with John Nicholson who has a new book out "Can We Have Our Football Back ?" which lays low myths about football behind the paywalls and the corrosive effect of money on the game & what we the fans can do about it.
BRFCS meets a Rovers legend in the form of the one & only Mr Matt Jansen together with the man who helped him to write his new book - journalist & writer, Jon Colman in a special podcast episode in which we also launch a new sponsorship deal.
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