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4,000 Holes @roversfanzine.bsky.social · 1d

Saddened to hear of the passing of Simon Smith, aged 54. Although Simon stepped back in recent times, we are indebted to his Rovers knowledge, anecdotes, witty writing and tributes which kept this fanzine going for many years. Thoughts go out to his fiancée, family and friends.

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4,000 Holes @roversfanzine.bsky.social · 1d

Saddened to hear of the passing of Simon Smith, aged 54. Although Simon stepped back in recent times, we are indebted to his Rovers knowledge, anecdotes, witty writing and tributes which kept this fanzine going for many years. Thoughts go out to his fiancée, family and friends.

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BRFCS @brfcs.bsky.social · 3d

BRFCS Collaborates With Local Artist To Launch New Online Store

Exclusive Gail Myerscough Design Now Available

https://www.brfcs.com/articles/brfcs-collaborates-with-local-artist-to-launch-new-online-store

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4,000 Holes @roversfanzine.bsky.social · 3d

Planning to put together Issue 114 over the international break – please email [email protected] with any submissions before the end of next weekend📝 Cheers #Rovers 🔵⚪

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4,000 Holes @roversfanzine.bsky.social · 3d

Planning to put together Issue 114 over the international break – please email [email protected] with any submissions before the end of next weekend📝 Cheers #Rovers 🔵⚪

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Nick Harris @sportingintel.bsky.social · 5d

Venky's became the first Indian owners of a Premier League club, Blackburn Rovers, 15 years ago next month. It was a wild story, and still is sportingintelligence832.substack.com/p/the-moment...

The moment in time when the chance to be a Premier League CEO slipped by ...

Among many strange episodes investigating the owners of Premier League football clubs, one story took an unexpected turn and I almost found myself in charge

sportingintelligence832.substack.com

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BRFCS @brfcs.bsky.social · 14d

GRAYGENPRESSING

Rovers beat United at Old Trafford 20 years ago today thanks to a stunning Morten Gamst Pedersen double

https://www.brfcs.com/articles/graygenpressing

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BRFCS @brfcs.bsky.social · 15d

4000 Holes recently had the distinct pleasure of visiting @classicshirts at their Hyde HQ & our vodcast & podcast are out now.
Watch or listen…the choice is yours ⚪️🔵

www.brfcs.com/podcasts/whe...

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BRFCS @brfcs.bsky.social · 21d

Pre-orders taken on these until the end of the month…⚪️🔵

www.brfcs.com/store/produc...

Mini Rucksack

The essential mini-rucksack is here - available in three options 1. The BRFCS logo 2. The 4000 Holes logo 3. The generic 'let's celebrate something Lancastrian that is 150 years old this year' ...

www.brfcs.com

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BRFCS @brfcs.bsky.social · Sep 3

The new 4000 Holes podcast is out now & deals with August…there’s a lot to discuss as you can imagine…⚪️🔵

Join @rogwhiteside.bsky.social @ianherbert95.bsky.social @rorylarmer.bsky.social James Marsh & Rich Sharpe as they try to make sense of the shenanigans at Ewood.

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

The 'What Now?' Show - It Can't Go On Like This

The Essential August Review

www.brfcs.com

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BRFCS @brfcs.bsky.social · Aug 31

Our correspondent @ianherbert95.bsky.social has his say…

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

500 Words on Norwich City (h)

Rovers Struggle Again

www.brfcs.com

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BRFCS @brfcs.bsky.social · Aug 27

Lewis Travis…The Man Who (wanted to leave)

Goodbye & Good Luck

https://www.brfcs.com/articles/lewis-travis-the-man-who-wants-to-leave

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BRFCS @brfcs.bsky.social · Aug 19

It's a special season, it deserves a special shirt - so we are now taking orders (until 2/9) for these beautiful pieces...don't miss out...Order NOW!🤍💙

www.brfcs.com/store/produc...

1950s Style Retro Shirts

A glorious tribute to Rovers 1950's heroes - our 1950's style retro shirts Made from 100% cotton, lovingly fashioned to match the design worn back in the 1950's by the likes of Ronnie Clayton, B...

www.brfcs.com

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BRFCS @brfcs.bsky.social · Aug 13

We can guarantee that a side from Lancashire reaches the final of the @talkSPORT cup
It’s a Lancashire Hot-Pot of a semi-final as Bolton Wanderers are determined to strike a blow for the lower leagues… 👀

youtu.be/4pWqd80at1E?...

Semi-Final of the talkSPORT Cup! Bolton Wanderers vs Blackburn Rovers for a place in the final!

YouTube video by talkSPORT

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BRFCS @brfcs.bsky.social · Aug 12

Talksport Cup Quarter-final: Blackburn Rovers vs Manchester City

Our team battle for a place in the semi-final of the, erm... legendary quiz

https://www.brfcs.com/articles/talksport-cup-quarter-final

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4,000 Holes @roversfanzine.bsky.social · Aug 12

Olly Clink was just a reserve host, and Angelina Kelly is the main stats guru but she was away for this round

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BRFCS @brfcs.bsky.social · Aug 11

It’s the Quarter Final of the @talkSPORT cup & our boys are up against Premier League giants Man City for a semi final spot…⚪️🔵

youtu.be/keEDOtEv2L4?...

ENGLAND players beginning with B... 🤔 Blackburn Rovers vs Man City for the last semi-final spot!

YouTube video by talkSPORT

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BRFCS @brfcs.bsky.social · Aug 6

The new 4000 Holes podcast is out now, previewing the season to come.
Are Rovers more of a muddy hill or a dodgy shoulder? ⚪️🔵

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

The 'What Now?' Show - 20 Minutes From The Play Offs

The Essential Pre-Season Review

www.brfcs.com

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Ian Herbert @ianherbert95.bsky.social · Jul 30

Always tension when meeting a team in claret & blue…check out how we fared here…👇

BRFCS @brfcs.bsky.social · Jul 30

Another Premier League side stands in the way of BRFCS in the R16 match…a side in claret & blue…no, not them…can the mighty blues reach the QF of the @talkSPORT Cup? ⚪️🔵

youtu.be/9YCO-NwFUsQ?...

'Can you name the 9 French players who has scored a Premier League Hattrick?!' | talkSPORT Cup

YouTube video by talkSPORT

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BRFCS @brfcs.bsky.social · Jul 30

Another Premier League side stands in the way of BRFCS in the R16 match…a side in claret & blue…no, not them…can the mighty blues reach the QF of the @talkSPORT Cup? ⚪️🔵

youtu.be/9YCO-NwFUsQ?...

'Can you name the 9 French players who has scored a Premier League Hattrick?!' | talkSPORT Cup

YouTube video by talkSPORT

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BRFCS @brfcs.bsky.social · Jul 23

TalkSport Cup Round 2 (R32) - the plucky BRFCS lads take on Peterborough Utd in the football quiz.
Who will prevail? 👀⚪️🔵

m.youtube.com/watch?v=0K7D...

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Football Fanzine Culture @fanzinefc.bsky.social · Jun 19

New blog up now in which we highlight some incredible football fanzines and their achievements, discuss some stats (They ARE interesting stats) and produce some league tables. footballfanzineculture.blog/2025/06/19/t...

The List; Statto Edition

We’ve discussed how we created “The List”, what is we think the first and most comprehensive catalogue of all the football fanzines that have existed for sale on the British Isles. The List was cre…

footballfanzineculture.blog

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Ian Herbert @ianherbert95.bsky.social · Jun 11

Most nervous I’ve been since A Level Ancient History in 1981 👀

BRFCS @brfcs.bsky.social · Jun 11

The @talkSPORT Cup is underway & we are representing @rovers ⚪️🔵
Watch the 1st round tie against @OfficialBHAFC this evening from 6pm… #COYB

youtu.be/OCq41JvI-2Q?...

The talkSPORT Cup Ep 9 - Blackburn Rovers vs Brighton & Hove Albion

YouTube video by talkSPORT

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BRFCS @brfcs.bsky.social · Jun 11

The @talkSPORT Cup is underway & we are representing @rovers ⚪️🔵
Watch the 1st round tie against @OfficialBHAFC this evening from 6pm… #COYB

youtu.be/OCq41JvI-2Q?...

The talkSPORT Cup Ep 9 - Blackburn Rovers vs Brighton & Hove Albion

YouTube video by talkSPORT

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Football Fanzine Culture @fanzinefc.bsky.social · Jun 10

Ever wondered what professional cricketers do on their day off? They go to the Voice of the Fans Exhibition of course! We were honoured to give @yorkshireccc.bsky.social Women's stars Rebecca Duckworth, Rachel Slater and Beth Langston a tour round the exhibition at @leedslibraries.bsky.social

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