The 4000 Holes Podcast (BRFCS.com)

The thoughts of Matt Grimshaw, Stuart Grimshaw & Ian Herbert - three Sheffield residents, who try to work out whether it's likely to be safe to leave the house after *that* result.

The intrepid panel recorded some brief observations straight after the game in the lounge of Sheffield's Mercure Hotel - the self-same hotel where the players stayed on Saturday evening. Listen to the ambient jazz playing in the background as the trio try to find the positives from a disappointing result.

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In this episode, Stuart Grimshaw asks Ian Herbert to call upon his financial services knowledge to try to explain just what is going on regarding the money situation at Ewood Park right now & how it might affect matters on the pitch.

This podcast references an article published on BRFCS.com HERE & a forum thread HERE

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The podcast panel of Matt Grimshaw, Hollie Hawkesford, Ian Herbert Katharine McNamara, James Marsh & Michael Taylor - ably facilitated by Roger Whiteside - discusses…

Part 1 - August Performances

Part 2 - Who’s Hot & Who’s Not ? 

Part 3 - The Transfer Deadline

Part 4 - Quiz Time 

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Host Roger Whiteside is joined by Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert & James Marsh once more to assess the impending Easter fixtures, to review contract renewals and discuss ticket allocations amongst other topics.

Part 1 - ''Where were we?'' Reading/Sheffield Utd/Birmingham

Part 2 - Contracts Galore!

Part 3 - Easter Expectations - Norwich/Huddersfield, Saturday Night (Hull) Fever and er...another fixture...

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In this special edition of the 4000 Holes Round Table show, host Ian Herbert is joined by two former Rovers defensive heroes in the shape of Derek Fazackerley & Craig Short; author Michael Hodkinson, publisher David Lane and the '4000 Holes' fanzine editor Scott Sumner, to celebrate the release of the 2nd edition of the really rather fabulous "No Nay Never" book - available now from Legends Publishing HERE.

The panel discusses famous Rovers v Burnley derby clashes ahead of this season's return fixture at Ewood on Tuesday 25th.

Expect first-hand tales including the likes of Jim Smith, John Waddington, Steve Kindon and Graeme Souness from our special guests.

Listen carefully for your chance to win a copy of the book donated by Michael & David.

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Ahead of the season opener against WBA at Ewood, the podcast panel of James Marsh, Ian Herbert & Tiebreak judge Roger Whiteside, consider who the key movers & shakers are likely to be this season & predicts their 1-24 for the upcoming championship campaign.

The format owes a little to sorting methodology, agile project management techniques and squash club ladders...bear with it, you'll get the hang of it soon enough.

In Part 2 Roger interviews Fraser Read, Head of Marketing at Rovers and talks about the newly revamped 1875 membership schemes.

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The panel of Hollie Hawkesford, Ian Herbert & James Marsh, ably chaired by host Roger Whiteside consider

Part 1 - What happened in September ?

Part 2 - Who is the Player of the Month? Who's Hot, Who's Not right now

Part 3 - Hear Me Out - the panelists have a 30 second rant each about something Rovers-related & then Ian sets a quiz aimed at getting revenge on young people (who flaunt their youth!) by asking them to identify old Rovers players amongst a list of former Blackburn mayors...

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In a special FA Cup preview episode, Ian Herbert quizzes TV presenter, radio presenter, podcast presenter & Cambridge United fan Max Rushden about his life in Australia, following his favourite team from Down Under and we reminisce about Dion Dublin & Alan Shearer.

Warning - contains some expletives and a number of inordinately cute interventions from Max's son...though not at the same time..!

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Our host Roger Whiteside leads the panel of Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert & James Marsh through three current topics;

1. The 3 Ws
2. Stock Up Stock Down - who's Hot & who's Not
3. February - Optimism ahoy ?

Log onto www.BRFCS.com to join the conversation on our forum &/or interact with us across our socials @brfcsdotcom & @roversfanzine.

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In this episode of the Round Table show, host Ian Herbert chats with Tony Parkes's daughter Natalie, writer Suzanne Geldard and publisher Liam Hayes about the newly published authorised biography of Mr Blackburn Rovers, Tony Parkes.

Listen right to the end for your chance to win a copy of the book courtesy of the publisher, HeroBooks.

The book is available at the Roverstore as well as Amazon and also as a digital version via Amazon.

Tony Parkes played over 400 times for Blackburn Rovers through the 1970s and early 80s, and his loyalty remained firm right through the 80s and 90s as team coach. Tony was at Sir Kenny Dalglish’s side when Rovers claimed the Premier League title in the brilliant 1994-95 season.

His authorised biography contains personal memories from so many of the biggest names in football, who worked with Tony down through the years, including Kenny Dalglish, Alan Shearer, Graeme Souness, Roy Hodgson and many more.

His story is one of love and devotion to one jersey.

Only Tony Parkes is known as ‘Mr Blackburn Rovers’.

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In yet another shameless rip-off of, sorry, that should read wholehearted tribute to, BBC 5 Live's much loved 'Fighting Talk' show, the panel tries their hand at a Rovers version once again as a seasonal treat. This is the first semifinal & features guests Louis Gee, Ryan Hildred, Michael Taylor & Roger Whiteside.

The questions are posed by Ian Herbert & the sound effects were curated by Stuart Grimshaw.

Which two panelists will emerge to go through to January's Grand Final ?

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In this episode the '4000 Holes' Ian Herbert chats with the 'Daily Mail & Mail On Sunday' sports writer Ian Herbert about the respective fortunes of their two favoured teams ahead of the FA Cup 4th Round tie between Blackburn Rovers & Wrexham...or Bollywood v Hollywood if you prefer.

Reminisce with us about Duncan McKenzie scoring the winner the last time Rovers managed to beat Wrexham & wander down an FA Cup memory lane as we recall Mickey Thomas & Steve Watkin seeing off the mighty Arsenal and much, much more.

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The What Now? Show returns to review the magic & madness that was February - it started with a dreadful display at home to QPR, ended with a brave cup exit on penalties and saw a new manager appointed.

Our host Roger Whiteside is joined by panelists Ian Herbert, Linz Lewis, Rich Sharpe & Michael Taylor and they discuss...

Part 1 - The new boss & his brand of football

Part 2 - How many points will avoid the drop?

Part 3 - Player of the Month, Leadership, What's in it for Venky's?

...and for those that hang around to the bitter end, a little quiz question to tease you...

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The panel reviews Rovers current predicament ahead of the international window considering in particular:-

1. How is John Eustace settling in ?
2. *That* Venky's statement...
3. International call ups - who has been unlucky to miss out when at Rovers?
4. When Rovers & weddings collide...

Listen as host Roger Whiteside interrogates the panel of Stuart Grimshaw, Ian Herbert & James Marsh to get to the bottom of all things happening at Ewood..!

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The 4000 Holes podcast meets Rovers supporting musician Tom Fleming, (formerly of Wild Beasts) for a chat about all things Rovers and Tom's new solo career as "One True Pairing".

Tom hails from the South Lakes and has supported Rovers since the early 90's. 

He recalls his first match at Ewood, the promotion season of 2018 and gives us some insight as to his musical upbringing, his influences and of course, his latest single.

Tom can be found on Apple Music & Spotify and learn more by following any or all of these links...

https://www.onetruepairing.co.uk/

https://www.dominomusic.com/artists/one-true-pairing

https://www.instagram.com/1trupairing/

https://thequietus.com/articles/33630-one-true-pairing-frozen-food-centre

Questions posed by Ian Herbert.

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In this episode of the Round Table Show, Ian Herbert is joined by Fraser Read, head of consumer at Blackburn Rovers to talk about Rovers kits.

We find out how a manufacturer is selected, how the contract is structured, the design process, the delivery process, the retail process and finally share our all-time favourite kits.

If you want to know how a Blackburn Rovers kit moves from an idea to an actual physical product then this is the podcast for you..!

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In this episode of the 'What Now?' Show - recorded before the Bristol City game - perhaps just as well - the panel convenes to discuss

1. Whether John Eustace is the right man to take the club forward next season?
2. Promotion and Relegation Battles usually bring out the superstitions, with manager John Eustace himself admitting he didn't wear his hat against Sunderland to try and gain that extra bit of luck. What superstitions do the panel have?
3. March player of the month. A wider talk on the player of the season, but also some unsung performers. Leaving aside Sam Szmodics, who else deserves a mention when it comes to the end of season awards?

Roger Whiteside asks the questions; the answers are provided by Mike Delap, Ian Herbert, Rich Sharpe & Michael Taylor.

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It's the end of the season ("as we know it...") as REM might have wished that they'd sung.

It all still hangs in the balance and so the panel of Hollie Hawkesford, Ian Herbert, Ryan Hildred & Rich Sharpe - expertly prompted by host Roger Whiteside - consider :-

1. How are we all feeling ahead of the final match? What about all of the permutations, percentages, scenarios?

2. Who shoulders most of the blame for Rovers predicament this season? Jon Dahl Tomasson, John Eustace, Venkys troubles in India, poor recruitment, sloppiness in January? What would you change first ahead of next season, no matter which Division?

3. April Player of the Month, Fans Forum concerns, new EFL TV deal and potential impact on season tickets

plus...in the Podcast Extra - a public admission of defeat about away fans at Ewood and a quiz question

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Episode 1: Welcome to Rovers Inc

A new show looking behind the scenes at what is going on off the field at Ewood Park. Stepping away from the Saturday 3pm headlines, Rovers Inc will analyse the latest news when it comes to the club’s finances, how the club is run from a corporate governance perspective, and the role of senior leadership at the club, from those based at Ewood to the owners in India. 

In this episode we take an initial look at the commercial aspects of the new front of shirt sponsor and ask what the return of Rudy Gestede means in terms of how the club will be run?

Hosted by Paul Worthington with commentary & opinions from Simon Burns, Ian Herbert & Michael Taylor.

https://www.thebusinessdesk.com/northwest/news/2135248-heavy-hearts-as-vape-company-reaches-end-of-blackburn-rovers-shirt-sponsor-deal

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The 'What Now?' Show returns for season 24/25 with a summer review of activities so far...including :-

• Rovers Women's team - what's going on?
• Venky's - is it Can't Fund or Won't Fund?
• Shiny new kits
• The current squad strength
• The new Rovers Inc. show

Roger Whiteside is your host as usual as Ian Herbert & Linz Lewis join to try to explain current events at & around Ewood Park.

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The Round Table Show is back & we have a fabulous chat with a US based fan Jared Plotts about his 20+year love affair with Rovers.

How did it start? How does he manage to keep enthused "from a cornfield in Ohio" about the issues in our part of East Lancashire?

We chat Ryan Nelson, Benni McCarthy, Tugay & er...Duncan McGuire in a wide-ranging conversation with one of Rovers most colourful supporters.

Roger Whiteside poses the questions & producer Ian chips in every now & then as is his wont..!

Listen right to the end to find out the best thing about life in Lancashire..!

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The new season is almost upon us & so it's *that* time of year where our pundit panel stick their heads above the parapet to share who they think will win the Championship, who else will be promoted, the relegation candidates, where our beloved Rovers will finish as well as a notable mad sh!t prediction for something that might happen this season..!

We also welcome Robert & Lewis from the Kidder St Noise Show who will be joining the 4000 Holes stable this season.

Who predicted Rovers to finish 12th, who predicted 24th, who predicted turmoil for Plymouth Argyle, who suggested that the P45s will be flying around Ewood early next year...listen to find out.

Roger Whiteside is our host as usual, joined by Josh Boswell, Ian Herbert, Lewis Heyn, Robert Heyn & James Marsh.

Our Transatlantic correspondent Jared has sent us his thoughts in the first of his "Transatlantic Vibes" series. We also have predictions from abroad from our Rovers Inc. show hosts Paul Worthington & Simon Burns.

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The Rovers Inc. Show is back for its second episode with your host Paul Worthington who is joined by the panel of Simon Burns, Ian Herbert, Steven Lindsay & Michael Taylor.

In this episode the panel tries to make sense of :-

• what might the owners' aspirations be for the club?
• what is realistic?
• what might a successful model look like?
• what could we learn from those clubs who have had traumatic times in recent years?
• what does the outcome of the impending Indian court case mean for the club - if anything meaningful at all?

https://www.thebusinessdesk.com/northwest/news/2130276-judge-in-india-delays-final-blackburn-rovers-funding-hearing-until-after-start-of-next-season

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The Kidder Street Noise show is back for its third season as it joins the famous 4000 Holes podcast stable.

Join Robert & Lewis in their first episode in their plush new surroundings as they review all the changes we've seen at Ewood through the summer and the performances so far this season.

In the final part of the podcast, the boys will look ahead to this weekend's crunch fixture as we make the short journey over to Burnley for the first East Lancs derby of the season.

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The 'What Now?' Show returns to review August with host Roger Whiteside joined by former Lancs Telegraph reporter Rich Sharpe & current enthusiastic amateur Ian Herbert.

In Part 1 they discuss the Burnley game, the referee, spectacular derby goals, ten man resilience and the key takeaways from a memorable encounter

Part 2 covers the BRFCS Player Of The Month and the birth of Ohashi-mania

In Part 3 the conversation moves onto the demise of "the project" and assesses the new regime's activity in the transfer market which seems to be creating new cult heroes. We look at the rise of former Rover Lee Carsley, the sad passing of Sven Goran Eriksson and discuss the new line of BRFCS merchandise.

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The Kidder Street Noise show is back for its third season as it joins the famous 4000 Holes podcast stable. 

Join Robert & Lewis in this week's episode as they review their recent trip over East Lancashire for the derby day fixture vs Burnley. 

The boys will be discussing what they think of Turf Moor, the performance of the officials and finally they'll be delving into individual player performances as well as comments on the manager.

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The Kidder Street Noise show is back for its third season as it joins the famous 4000 Holes podcast stable.

Join Robert & Lewis in this week's episode as they review the action, or lack of, in the Lancashire derby against Preston North End.

In the second half of the podcast the boys will be discussing the bigger points from the fans forum and the future of the club after our concerns have been well and truly quashed…

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It's the end of the month so it's time for the 'What Now?' Show to review September's performances* - join your host Roger Whiteside as he discusses current Ewood events with Ian Herbert & Rich Sharpe.

In Part 1 - we have the September performance review, two home wins, zero goals conceded an unbeaten start. Are Rovers the real deal*? Plus the latest in Transatlantic Vibes from our Ohio corn correspondent Jared

Part 2 - we reveal the September Player of the Month. Who has impressed, whose position is under threat? Where does an inform, fit, firing, Todd Cantwell slot into the team?

Part 3 - Tough October tests, Coventry and Plymouth two grounds where Rovers have notoriously struggled in recent visits. Swansea/West Brom both in top 10, sternest home tests to date? Swansea double over Rovers last campaign also

Stay to the end for an update on BRFCS/4000 Holes merchandise & a topical quiz to test the memory banks.

*This episode was recorded on Monday 30th September...yeah, we know...

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In this episode Alex Ireland makes a welcome return to the 4000 Holes Round Table to tell us all-out his new book chronicling the history of one of the UK's most iconic sports brands - Umbro.

Double Diamond - 100 Years Of Umbro is out now - learn more its evolution & content with the author right here...

Ian Herbert poses the questions and reveals a childhood desire to design kits and both of our panellists reveal their all time favourite Umbro football jerseys.

https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/double-diamond

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It's the October review on the What Now? Show as Roger Whiteside guides the panel of Hollie Hawkesford, Ian Herbert & Rich Sharpe through a packed agenda.

In Part 1 - has October exposed the team? How should the fans be feeling?

Part 2 - The BRFCS Player Of The Month reveal - followed by a discussion of the squad highs & lows across the month

Part 3 - Ticket checks, kits restocked, birthday greetings

Podcast Extra - the missing men quiz

Bonus points for anyone recognising the sketch show...

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The Kidder Street Noise show is back for its third season as it joins the famous 4000 Holes podcast stable.

It’s been a while since the last episode because we’ve felt like some of the last few episodes have sounded exactly the same, lack of investment, troubles off the pitch so we’ve tried to approach this episode from a different angle, asking the question, what would we do if we were CEO?

Actions that we feel could easily be applied to improve things both on and off the pitch.

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The Rovers Inc Show returns to discuss all the key off the field events surrounding Ewood Park.

Host Paul Worthington welcomes Simon Burns, Ian Herbert & Steven Lindsay to the panel as they consider:

• The latest Venky's London Ltd accounts - what's happened, what does it mean?
• The latest on the seemingly never-ending court case - to what extent does this actually matter?
• The recruitment strategy under Rudy Gestede - what does the departure of John Park mean?

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The What Now? Show returns to discuss events in November, looks forward to the festive period and introduces a panel debutant - plus a podcast extra with Roger's Grand Pointless/Family Fortunes Alliterative Quiz...see if you can do better than Rich Sharpe..!

Join host Roger Whiteside plus panelists Hollie Hawkesford, Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe as they consider the month just been and the month to come.

Part One - Where do Rovers stand ahead of the busy festive period? What do they need to sustain or improve in order to remain in contention?

Part Two - the BRFCS Player Of The Month - who deserves to be mentioned in despatches? How much credit does John Eustace have in the bank?

Part Three - Introducing Rory Larmer & his history of Rovers player car-related anecdotes..! What is BlueSky? Why might it be of interest to Rovers fans? The FA Cup draw is discussed & a few other bits of AOB

Podcast Extra - as trailed - Roger's Grand Pointless/Family Fortunes Alliterative Quiz

Blue Sky links:

https://bsky.app/profile/brfcs.bsky.social

https://bsky.app/profile/roversfanzine.bsky.social

https://bsky.app/profile/mcderples.bsky.social

https://bsky.app/profile/rorylarmer.bsky.social

https://bsky.app/profile/rogwhiteside.bsky.social

Thanks for listening & all the very best for Christmas from the 4000 Holes podcast team.

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It's the Christmas Special - the panel considers these topics...

If you could travel back in time to a seminal Rovers moment and change one thing what would it be, why & what would have happened? A Rovers Sliding Doors moment…

Which Rovers player/manager (past or present) would be best suited to be Prime Minister & why?

What aspect/feature do you most miss from the old Ewood Park?

Film titles - Add “Rovers” to a Film Title to make it more interesting - with a synopsis (if a Christmas Movie even better….)

Rovers players that really could have been in bands - could be looks, name…which band, what instrument, why?

What piece of Rovers merch is currently not on sale in the club shop but really ought to be?

What should be in John Eustace’s Christmas Stocking?

Join host Ian Herbert, with panelists Mike Delap, Stuart Grimshaw, James Marsh, Michael Taylor & Roger Whiteside as they trawl the memory banks to conjure up some happy memories.

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It's the New Year Special - the panel considers these topics...

Entirely fictional but plausible Rovers players - names that sound right but are entirely made up, including career history/highlights

What strongly-held (at the time) Rovers opinion are you now prepared to accept was completely wrong?

Which pop/rock star would you like to see managing Rovers & why?

Which aspect of Rovers history do you recall differently from that enshrined in the history books?

Tell us a funny story... 

Join host Ian Herbert, with panelists Mike Delap, Stuart Grimshaw, Michael Taylor & Roger Whiteside as they trawl the memory banks to conjure up some happy memories.

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It's the review of December...and selected bits of January as host Roger Whiteside elicits Rovers opinions from Ian Herbert, Rich Sharpe & Michael Taylor.

Part 1 - December review

A month of two halves

Key injuries and no wins against the top teams. Where do Rovers sit heading into January?

Part 2 - December POTM and also halfway POTS scores - who's leading the way?

Part 3 - Deeper dive into the derby defeat

What do we need in January to stay in contention?

A perfect transfer window sees how many come in? What positions? 

Any other business...

FA Cup musings

Plus the usual Podcast Extra Quiz 

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The Kidder Street Noise show is back after a lengthy break with illness and a busy winter schedule!

Join Rob & Lewis as they discuss the current manager John Eustace and the work he's done so far this season.

All the key points from November's fans forum will be discussed before moving in to more recent times and talking about what needs to happen this month to ensure a positive end to the season.

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The 'What Now?' Show returns to review January, especially the window and all that entails.

Host Roger Whiteside is joined by Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe as they discuss...

Part 1 - With 15 games to go, do Rovers have what it takes to maintain a playoff challenge or is it Deja vu all over again?

Part 2 - Six new additions in January. how would you grade Rudy Gestede's first January window? Has the damage already been done? Who misses out on registration?

Part 3 - FA Cup distractions, February fixtures

Podcast Extra Quiz - "We always lose to them..."

This episode is brought to you in association with The Terrace https://theterracestore.com/collections/blackburn-rovers

& PSL Soccer Leagues https://www.pslsoccer.co.uk/contact/

Thanks to them for their support.

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An Emergency What Now? Show to handle the fallout & falling out following the departure of John Eustace to Derby County.

Your host Roger Whiteside elicits the thoughts of Mike Delap, Ian Herbert & Rich Sharpe in this special edition.

That club statement

The events leading up to it

What next - the responses...

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Welcome Valerien...Ewood awaits and is curious as to what's in store.

Join host Roger & panellists Ian & Rory as they work out how we arrived at Ismael, what it might mean and what the future could hold.

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The panel reviews February & March to date, taking stock of the chastening defeats at Swansea & Derby but hoping that a cold, wet Wednesday night at Stoke might provoke a change in fortunes.

Host Roger Whiteside is joined by Hollie Hawkesford, Ian Herbert & Rich Sharpe.

Part 1 - Rovers in 'Big Occasion' games

Part 2 - February Player Of The Month

Part 3 - How is Valerien settling in? What's happening at WATR (the Rovers Trust)?

Podcast extra - one of Roger's cunning quizzes...

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The Round Table is dusted down once again as host Ian Herbert welcomes as his special guest, Faris Badwan, lead singer of The Horrors & a very keen Blackburn Rovers fan.

Listen to find out Faris' proudest career moment, meeting Neville Southall and what garment is thrown on stage to him these days..! That Soccer AM goal is discussed of course...

The band has a new album out today & snippets from the new single 'Ariel' opened up the episode.

The Horrors

The Horrors today (21/3/25) release an anthemic new single ‘More Than Life’, the fourth track to be taken from their forthcoming sixth studio album ‘Night Life’, out March 21st via Fiction Records. 

”More Than Life” has a different type of intensity to our recent singles, it’s more driving and direct. It was written in the middle of Canary Wharf, which looks more like Blade Runner everyday. It’s such a strange place to do anything creative as the surroundings feel particularly stark.” explained the band.

THE HORRORS LIVE DATES:

Thu 20th Mar - Banquet, Pryzm, Kingston (Instore)

Fri 21st Mar - Rough Trade East, London (Instore)

Sat 22nd Mar - Resident, Brighton (Instore)

Sun 23rd Mar - Rough Trade, Bristol (Instore)

Tue 25th Mar - Rough Trade Liverpool (Instore)

Wed 26th Mar - Piccadilly, Night & Day Cafe, Manchester (Instore)

Thu 27th Mar - Crash, Brudenell Social Club, Leeds (Instore)

3rd April - Sala Capitol, Santiago de Compostela

5th April - Barcelona Psych Fest, Paral-lel 62, Barcelona

6th April - Sala Mon, Madrid

7th April - Sala Moon, Valencia

9th April - Hard Club, Porto

10th April – Republica Da Musica, Lisbon

24th/25th May - Dot To Dot Festival (Headline)

After nearly 20 years making music, there are few bands who’ve created a canon as determinedly innovative and consistently critically-acclaimed as The Horrors. Emerging as zeitgeist-shaking garage-goths on their 2007 debut ‘Strange House’, before taking a sharp left turn for their Mercury-nominated follow up ‘Primary Colours’, since the beginning they’ve roamed freely between genres. 2011’s ‘Skying’ won the NME Award for Best Album; ‘V’ was heralded as “a triumph” in a five-star Guardian review, while 2021’s pair of EPs - ‘Lout’ and ‘Against The Blade’ - marked a new chapter with their most industrial, uncompromising output yet.

For more information please contact:

Claire.Coulton@s-414.com and Henry.Evans.Harding@s-414.com

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The Rovers Inc Show is back to try & make sense of the current off-field issues at Rovers & there's a LOT to discuss!

Join host Paul Worthington, with guests Simon Burns, Steven Lindsay, Michael Taylor & occasional interjections from "Producer Ian" as they consider...

Part 1 - The latest accounts for BRFC - what does it mean?

Part 2 - The flurry of recent communications from the club - what are the impacts on the fanbase & therefore the economics of the club's business model?

Part 3 - Where to from here? What's next?

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The What Now? Show is back to dissect the eventful last few weeks.

Join your host Roger Whiteside & panelists Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe for their considered reflections as they discuss...

Part 1 - On The Pitch - what are we making of Valérien Ismäel so far ?

Part 2 - Jared's somewhat downbeat Transatlantic Vibe plus Rory's Rants - how is the fanbase feeling? What has been the impact of the recent media blitz from the club?

Part 3 - Season tickets, contracts, 150th anniversary, the 4000 Holes fanzine returns

Podcast Extra - the missing men quiz...

Sponsored by The Terrace

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It's the #FansTakeover this weekend as Rovers take on (Ooh My) Girona in a friendly whilst the fans take over the pre & post match entertainment.

The panel of Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert, Katharine MacNamara & James Marsh are kept in order by Roger Whiteside as they discuss Saturday's plans, Indian Tax Law, Kits & JDT.

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Roger Whiteside hosts another episode of the What Now? Show & in this edition the panel of Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert & Linz Lewis consider recent results, adjudicate on red card decisions (badly as it turns out), review Who's Hot & Who's Not as we reveal the October BRFCS Player of the Month and in section 3 we look forward to a Lancashire Derby against Preston and there are two (two...count 'em!) quizzes for you to test your Rovers knowledge and recall.

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The second episode of the new Round Table Show features discussion about the topics right at the top of any Rovers fan's agenda...including :-

1. Who would be in your all-time, left-footed Rovers XI ?
2. What are the most memorable Rovers games deserving of their own Wikipedia pages (for various reasons...) ?
3. What's your favourite Rovers comeback ?
4. The Quiz of the Season - 2017-18

Thanks to the panel of Josh Boswell, Matt Grimshaw, Scott Sumner & Roger Whiteside. Your host is Ian Herbert (@ianherbert).

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The match against Watford on Saturday 23rd December is once again #FanTakeover day.

As part of the day's events, 4000 Holes was invited to Brockhall in order to interview players Dom Hyam, Sammie Szmodics, Harry Pickering, Harry Leonard, Adam Wharton, Sondre Tronstad & the manager himself - Jon-Dahl Tomasson.

We explored various Christmas themes, childhood memories, first kits/heroes and family customs - the questions were posed by Ian Herbert & Roger Whiteside.

Thanks to everyone at the club for their willing and enthusiastic help - especially Rob Gill.

Buy your Watford tickets HERE Rovers fans and support the team as best you can.

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It's been a crazy week in Blackburn Rovers World & our loyal panelists try to make sense of it all.

Corralled by host Roger Whiteside, listen to Ian Herbert, Linz Lewis, Katharine MacNamara & James Marsh as they struggle to separate fact, fiction and raw emotion.

Part 1 - Has JDT passed the point of no return?

Part 2 - Duncan McGuire - where does this rank in club record embarrassments?

Part 3 - Where do we go from here?

Hopefully listening provides some catharsis for all beleaguered Rovers fans right now.

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The folks at The Blue Moon podcast asked us to contribute to their "City Heaven, City Hell" show and so Ian Herbert offered up his choice of two games between Rovers & City that he considered to be Heavenly & Hellish in turn.

Likewise Merd from the Blue Moon podcast did the same so enjoy at least 50% of this show as the two fans discuss their selections.

Your host from the Blue Moon podcast is David Mooney & thanks to them for allowing us to share it on our feed.

Warning...may contain nostalgia and large doses of vicarious joy...

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It was #FansTakeover day at Ewood Park on Saturday 29th July as Rovers faced Spanish opposition in the form of Girona.

Listen as Roger Whiteside & James Marsh take you around Ewood recording chats with all-comers to give you a sense of the occasion. We hear from fans and journalists from all parts of the Globe; plus chats with Harry Leonard and Tyrhys Dolan.

Special call out to an old friend of the podcast The One & Only J Henry who plays us out with a very special version of a song familiar to Rovers fans of a certain age.

Give him a follow :-

https://www.facebook.com/theoneandonlyjhenry/

https://theoneandonlyjhenry.bandcamp.com/track/swans-song

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The first episode of the new Round Table Show features discussion about the topics right at the top of any Rovers fan's agenda...including :-

1. Footballers that should have played for Rovers but never did 

2. The Rovers Gobshite XI 

3. Rovers Museum Curation 

4. Name That Rover 

5. Why 4000 Holes ?

Thanks to the panel of Louis Gee, Stuart Grimshaw, Ryan Hildred, Katharine McNamara & Michael Taylor. Your host is Ian Herbert (@ianherbert).

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The panel reviews November, the BRFCS Player Of The Month is revealed, all the information about #FanTakeover2 against Watford on 23rd December is discussed, a busy December is previewed and finally, a couple of quiz questions to test your Ewood knowledge (literally!) & past Rovers internationals.

Join our host Roger Whiteside plus panelists Matt Grimshaw, Hollie Hawkesford & Ian Herbert for the conversation.

Fan Takeover 2 link HERE including details of the Great Rovers Fan Takeover Christmas Appeal.

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In yet another shameless rip-off of, sorry, that should read wholehearted tribute to, BBC 5 Live's much loved 'Fighting Talk' show, the panel tries their hand at a Rovers version once again as a seasonal treat. This is the second semifinal & features guests Mike Delap, Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert & Katharine McNamara.

The questions are posed by Stuart Grimshaw. 

Which two panelists will emerge to go through to January's Grand Final ? 

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This is the 4000 Holes "What Now ?" show in which the very latest happenings surrounding Blackburn Rovers are discussed by an illustrious panel of supporters.

In this episode the topics include transfer window activity, FA cup runs and the highlights of the career of the actor Bill Murray...no seriously.

Join our host Roger Whiteside as he grills Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert & Linz Lewis.

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In this episode of the Round Table show, amateur kit enthusiast Ian Herbert meets kit professional enthusiast, Alex Ireland, who has written the definitive history of the football shirt in the form of "Pretty Poly - The History Of The Football Shirt".

Hear all about how shirts evolved, the materials used, the most innovative designs, when things go wrong & why it's all really about long-sleeved shirts from the 90's.

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It's been an "interesting" time for Rovers supporters and the panel of Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert, Katharine McNamara and James Marsh are grilled (lightly) by host Roger Whiteside on three main topics :-

1. That Luton Game
2. The Millwall Permutations
3. Ewood Highlights 22/23

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Host Roger Whiteside is joined by Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert & James Marsh plus two special guests; Tom Wheeler (a Leicester City fan) & Glenn Entwistle, the official Rovers crystal-ball gazer. 

Part 1 - Tom shares his Leicester City perspective of a vibrant Rovers away performance live from St Pancras rail station

Part 2 - #EminentlyWinnable - how, why & can it continue ?

Part 3 - The Crystal Ball - Glenn shares his spreadsheet secrets & tries to predict the season outcome

Don't forget to add your thoughts to the podcast thread on www.BRFCS.com.

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There are two episodes of the ‘Big Old End Of Season Review’ simply because there was so much ground to cover.

The panelists; Ian, James, Linz, Matt, Roger & Ryan discuss the following :-

In Episode 1 

Part 1 - Season Highlight -what made your heart glow with pride this last season ? What was our season low ? What match (or specific incident) makes you squirm as you remember it ?

Part 2 - The Verdicts -

JDT end of term report

Gregg Broughton end of term report

In Episode 2 

Part 1 - The departures of the three amigos

Part 2 - “If I was in charge of Rovers, I would…”

Additional contributions during the episodes from our predictor of the year, Jay Laisne from @NYCRovers, @BillCArthur & @KakaTheTiger (Katharine McNamara)

Big thank you to @Nerdphonic (Matthew Hall) for all his expert professional voice artistry help in sending us some terrific jingles & idents to use all season.

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