The Blackburn End Podcast

Blackburn Rovers have announced a brand-new Multi-Level Engagement Plan, bringing the Fans' Forum to a close and introducing a new supporter engagement structure, including the new Fan Advisory Panel.
Supporters have understandably been asking plenty of questions.
Is this simply a rebrand? Has anything actually changed? What role does the Football Supporters' Association (FSA) play? Will supporters genuinely have a stronger voice?
As Chair of the outgoing Fans' Forum, Mark gives his perspective on why these changes have happened, how the new structure will work and what supporters should be looking for over the next 12 months.
Rather than reacting to the headlines, we break down what the announcement actually means and discuss whether this could represent the biggest step forward in supporter engagement since Venky's took over Blackburn Rovers.
Do you think this is genuine progress, or are supporters right to remain sceptical?
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Tony Mowbray is back on the training ground, pre-season is underway and attention is turning towards the squad that will begin Blackburn Rovers' Championship campaign.

But if you were in Mowbray's shoes, what would you do?

In this episode of The Blackburn End Podcast, we put ourselves in the manager's position and build Blackburn Rovers' squad for the season ahead.

Who should stay? Who should move on? Which positions still need strengthening? And how close are Rovers to having a squad capable of competing in the Championship?

We also discuss Yuki Ohashi's reported transfer links, Todd Cantwell's future, the arrival of Rovers' new assistant manager and the return of pre-season training.

Join the debate:

🟢 One player you'd definitely keep.
🔴 One player you'd sell.
⭐ One position Blackburn must strengthen.

Let us know your squad and whether you agree with ours.

🔵⚪ Arte et Labore
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Blackburn Rovers suffered one of the worst injury records in the Championship last season.

Most supporters put it down to bad luck.

We think that's too simple.

In this episode of The Blackburn End Podcast, we take a deep dive into the real reasons behind Rovers' injury crisis and examine
whether the warning signs were there long before players started breaking down.

From recruitment and squad planning to player durability, availability records and workload management, we explore the catalogue of decisions that contributed to Blackburn's lengthy injury list.

We discuss:

⚽ Why Blackburn suffered so many injuries
⚽ Whether the injury crisis was actually predictable
⚽ Recruitment and player durability
⚽ The risks of relying on injury-prone players
⚽ Squad depth and availability
⚽ The role of coaching, medical and football decisions
⚽ What Rovers can learn going forward

This isn't a podcast about bad luck.

It's a podcast about decisions.

So were Blackburn simply unfortunate, or did the club create the conditions for an injury crisis themselves?

🔵⚪ Arte et Labore
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Blackburn Rovers looked set to challenge for the play-offs.
A few months later, survival was the only thing that mattered.
In this episode of The Blackburn End Podcast, we look back on a campaign that unravelled dramatically and ask one simple question: how did a season full of promise become a relegation battle?
From a strong first half of the season and genuine optimism around Ewood Park, to managerial changes, a collapse in form and a nervous finish, we revisit the key moments that shaped Blackburn Rovers' 2025/26 season.
We discuss:
⚽ The turning points that changed the course of the campaign
⚽ When and why the season started to unravel
⚽ The impact of John Eustace's departure
⚽ Michael O'Neill's arrival and the battle for survival
⚽ The players who impressed and those who disappointed
⚽ The biggest highs, lows and frustrations of the season
⚽ How close Rovers really came to relegation
⚽ The return of Tony Mowbray and what it means moving forward
This may have been one of the most dramatic seasons in recent Blackburn Rovers history, but how should it ultimately be remembered?
🔵⚪ Arte et Labore
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Tony Mowbray is back at Blackburn Rovers.
Few managerial appointments have divided opinion amongst the Rovers fanbase quite like this one. Mowbray returns to Ewood Park having previously guided the club back to the Championship and overseen a period that many supporters look back on fondly.
However, his return also raises questions. Is this a sensible appointment that brings experience, stability and a proven track record at Championship level? Or is it a sign of how little the club has moved forward in recent years?
In this episode of The Blackburn End Podcast, we discuss:
⚽ Tony Mowbray's return to Blackburn Rovers
⚽ Why the club turned to a familiar face
⚽ The positives he could bring to the role
⚽ Concerns and reservations surrounding the appointment
⚽ What his return means for the squad and the season ahead
⚽ Whether he is the right man to take Rovers forward
Do you think Blackburn Rovers have made the right choice? Let us know your thoughts.
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