The Blackburn End Podcast
Welcome to the Blackburn End Podcast, where we talk about the Blackburn Rovers Football Club.Hosted by Mike Beaty and Mark Hitchen, The Blackburn End Podcast covers all things Blackburn Rovers, as well as touching on other news stories around the footballing world. They talk about the game in general as well as trips down memory lane.SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/blackburnendpodSubscribe, listen and watch us here:YouTube - @blackburnendpodApple Podcasts - The Blackburn End PodcastSpotify - The Blackburn End PodcastAmazon Music - The Blackburn End PodcastJoin the chat on:X - @blackburnendpodFacebook - @blackburnendpodInstagram - @theblackburnendpodThreads...
Does Tyrhys Dolan get into the Leeds team?

There's always someone worse off than yourself.... step forward Preston North End and their new tangerine sponsor, a jacket potato.
Leeds United are the latest club to be linked to Tyrhys Dolan as they look to build their Premier League squad.
We also take a trip down memory lane, exploring our favourite 90s and retro kit designs, Asics, McEwens Lager and Nike are set to get a mention..
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Ex Rangers and Sunderland chief set for Ewood?

Sunderland may have just won promotion to the Premier League but their former CEO is making headlines - Is Martin Bain the next man to lead Blackburn Rovers? The former Rangers chief has been linked, what would he bring?
Former Leeds, Middlesbrough and Norwich midfielder resigns at Ewood.
Portuguese, former Leicester City and Porto midfielder Sidnei Tavares also arrives at Blackburn Rovers.
We also take a trip down memory lane, exploring our favourite 90s and retro kit designs, Asics, McEwens Lager and Nike are set to get a mention..
<...Explosive Szmodics interview on Rovers departure

With Wrexham winning promotion to the EFL Sky Bet Championship, club captain, Lewis Travis (with all his housery highlights and best moments) continues to be linked to being their main summer signing, although Birmingham City appear to be in the race.
Ipswich and Ireland hero Sammie Szmodics did an interview with Still Gang Ryan this week and shared he refused to play for Rovers - the lads react!
Rovers make their first summer signing, Dion De Neve - are you happy with this one?
And of course, the 25/26 150th year...
Lewis Travis set to sign for Wrexham?

With Wrexham winning promotion to the EFL Sky Bet Championship, the rumour mill is linking, club captain, Lewis Travis (with all his housery highlights and best moments) to be their main summer signing.
Join us as we consider if this is likely, what would Wrexham be getting, what would the fee be?
We also take a trip down memory lane, exploring our favourite 90s and retro kit designs, Asics, McEwens Lager and Nike are set to get a mention..
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What do Blackburn Rovers need in the Transfer Window?

Already tipped once again to be nearer the relegation places than the top 6 in the EFL Sky Bet Championship, which is the truth? How good is this squad? What positions need strengthening?
Join us as we consider who is good enough for a starting place and where we need to improve this summer.
Welcome to the YouTube channel of The Blackburn End Podcast, where we talk about the Blackburn Rovers Football Club.
Hosted by Mike Beaty and Mark Hitchen, The Blackburn End Podcast covers all things Blackburn Rovers, as well...
What is going on at Blackburn Rovers?

Just when you think the summer will mean news slows down, up pop Blackburn Rovers to do Blackburn Rovers things. Steve Waggott, CEO, leaves in shock 5 line announcement and Owners Venky's pull the Women's team out of the Championship leaving employees wondering about their futures and
Join us as we address the elephants in the room...
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Blackburn Rovers announce retained list - The reaction

The Sky Bet Championship season is over and Blackburn Rovers planning for the 2025 - 2026 season is underway. We dive into what the squad needs for next season, how the loan players got on, who we would have kept, who needs selling and where we need to strengthen. We also discuss the future of Tyrhys Dolan.
Oh and it's our 30th Premier League winning anniversary
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Blackburn Rovers Season Review 2024 - 2025

Blackburn Rovers miss out on the Play Offs by one goal in final day drama ultimately finishing 7th. Was it a good season in the end? Mike and Mark give out their end of season awards - who was the overachiever?
Join us as we break down the season, who underacheived, review the recruitment - what went wrong and what needs to change at Ewood Park.
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Did Rovers deserve a place in the Play Offs?

Blackburn Rovers miss out on the Play Offs by one goal in final day drama. The Sky Bet Championship season is over and once again Rovers are left wondering what could have been? Join us as we break down the final day, what went wrong and what needs to change at Ewood Park.
Welcome to the YouTube channel of The Blackburn End Podcast, where we talk about the Blackburn Rovers Football Club.
Hosted by Mike Beaty and Mark Hitchen, The Blackburn End Podcast covers all things Blackburn Rovers, as well as touching on...
Are Blackburn Rovers heading into the play offs?

4 wins in a row in the EFL Sky Bet Championship has catapulted Blackburn Rovers back into Play Off contention as they head to Bramhall Lane knowing only a win will do. With Bristol City, Coventry, Millwall and Middlesbrough all in contention it is set to be a nail biting end to the season.
Mike and Mark sit down to discuss what has sparked what some are saying is a bigger resurrection than Jesus over Easter and discuss who will be joining Leeds United in the Premier League via a trip to Wembley.
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Have Blackburn Rovers turned a corner?

As fans continue to protest again the owners of their club, on the pitch ValĆ©rien IsmaĆ«l oversees an unbeaten week and his first EFL Championship victory at Kenilworth Road as Japanese Samurai Blue superstar Yuki Ohashi å¤§ę© ē„ē“ scores 2 in 2 games.
Mike and Mark sit down to discuss if Rovers have turned a corner, who they would like to see get a chance between now and the end of the season, who's contract should be renewed what the recruitment teams transfer focus should be.
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Connor Mahoney Interview

Agents | Playing for England I Venkys | Suhail Pasha blocking his contract I Jude Bellingham I Toxic Atmosphere
Connor Mahoney exploded only the scene at the Eithad and running rings round Paul Pogba and JosĆ© Mourinhoās Man Utd in the FA Cup at Ewood.
He reveals all on how contracts work for young players, the inside story at Ewood under Venkys, how toxic dressing rooms can be, guiding Jude Bellingham, life under Owen Coyle, Tony Mowbray, Gary Rowett and finding his love of football again. He also gives his say on Venkys ownership at...
Can IsmaeĢl turn it around at Ewood Park?

5 EFL championship defeats on the bounce for Blackburn as performances and results show no sign of improvement. As the Sky Sports cameras visit Ewood Park, fans let the owners and directors know their feelings. Rudy Gestede, Steve Waggott and Suhail Pasha Shaikh do a media tour to communicate with supporters but leave more questions than answers.
The mainstream media, Sky Sports, BBC Sport and Talksport are all discussing the club but has word of the unrest reached India and the owners Venkys? Who knows but one thing for certain is the fans have had enough!
<...Is there any way back for Venkys at Blackburn as fans call for Directors to stay away

Portsmouth Review | Middlesborough Preview I Venkys | Protests I Talksport I Toxic Atmosphere
4 EFL championship defeats on the bounce for Blackburn as we look closer to a relegation threatened team. Talk of owners, directors, fan groups and protests are in the air as the Sky Sports cameras visit Ewood Park this Friday night. Fan groups have this week asked Rudy Gestede, Steve Waggott and Suhail Pasha to stay away, the club responded with a statement refusing to do so.
The mainstream media, Sky Sports, BBC Sport and Talksport are all discussing the club but...
Are Blackburn Rovers heading for a squad overhaul?

3 EFL championship defeats and no contracts renewed since December 2023. Rovers fans are unhappy and there is talk of protests against Indian owners Venkys once again. The owners took over a stable Premier League club and in the 14 years since have seen relegation to League One and have not been to Ewood Park for years. Fans are left asking, what is the plan at Ewood Park and who will be left after the summer.
Mike and Mark also preview the upcoming trip to Fratton Park to face relegation threatened Portsmouth. Will Rovers get their first win under...
What is going on at Blackburn Rovers and how can it be fixed?

Stoke and Cardiff City Review | ValeĢrien IsmaeĢl | Play Off | Managers I Relegation I Venkys | Protests
3 EFL championship defeats on the bounce for Blackburn as relegation threatened teams continue to use the Rovers new manager bounce. ValƩrien Ismael has already had some supporters calling for him to be sacked as he has equalled Owen Coyle as one of the worst ever starts as a manager at Ewood Park.
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Eus-less - Rovers lose to former boss

Is the Play-Off dream over for Rovers?
Derby County Review | Stoke & Cardiff City Preview I John Eustace | ValeĢrien IsmaeĢl | Play Off | Pears Man Utd I Relegation I Andi Weimann
Was this the most predictable result in history? Blackburn fall to defeat at Pride Park. Ruben Amorim and Mark Goldbridge turn to Aynsley Pears to save Manchester United. Sam Gallagher, Andy Moran and Lewis Baker face Rovers reunion at the Bet 365 stadium on a cold Wednesday night in Stoke.
Rovers then face European opposition as Cardiff head to Ewood Pa...
Never say Wei

Will Rovers make it count against Eustace?
Norwich City Review | Derby County Preview I John Eustace | ValeĢrien IsmaeĢl | Play Off | Promotion I Relegation I Andi Weimann
Blackburn Rovers have their new manager - sorry Head Coach, ValeĢrien IsmaeĢl as the former Barnsley, Bayern Munich, WBA, Watford and Besiktas man takes charge, are we happy with the appointment? We review his debut against the Canaries as the referee takes centre stage. Up next is, of course, Simon Jordan and Talksport best friend, John Eustace. His start at Derby County has been...
Ismael or Wagner - The Lowe down on who is next at Ewood

Who will be the next Blackburn Rovers Manager?
Swansea Review | Norwich City Preview I ValeĢrien IsmaeĢl | David Wagner | Play offs |
After a loss in Wales to a manager-less Swansea, Rovers fans are less wondering when a new manager will be appointed and who it should be.Ā
The lads break down who they should appoint, the tactics and records of those in contention. Several names have been linked, Former WBA and Watford gaffer Valerian Ismael, Ex Huddersfield, Borussia Dortmund and Norwich boss David Wagner, Ex Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka, Liv...
The Lowe Down as Eustace leaves - Who next as Blackburn boss?

West Brom and Plymouth Argyle Review | Swansea City Preview I John Eustace | Transfer Window | Gueye and Dolan shine | Manager search
After a turbulent week, the lads break down two win's under the guidance of the mighty David Lowe! Two 2-0 wins as Simon Jordan's best mate John Eustace takes the plunge down to Derby County and a relegation fight, the fan base seem a bit happier..... but there are still lots to discuss!
Who do the lads want as the next manager? Several names have been linked, Former Wolves gaffer Gary O'neil, Ex...
Groundhog Day: Live podcast as Eustace departs

John Eustace departs | QPR and FA Cup Wolves Review | WBA and Plymouth preview | Venkys
Another manager seemingly bites the dust as John Eustace looks set to depart Ewood Park and join relegation threatened, championship rivals Derby County.
Welcome to the YouTube channel of The Blackburn End Podcast, where we talk about the Blackburn Rovers Football Club.
Hosted by Mike Beaty and Mark Hitchen, The Blackburn End Podcast covers all things Blackburn Rovers, as well as touching on other news stories around the footballing world. They talk about the game in...
Deadline Day Live Podcast - Are we the Pride of Lancashire?

Preston reaction | QPR and FA Cup Wolves Preview | Deadline Day | Transfers | Emmanual Dennis | Fabrizio Romano
Will Rovers get the reinforcements they need? Join Mike and Mark as they stay tuned to Fabrizio Romano, Sky Sports News and get ready with a spare fax machine to save the day. Before all that they review the Lancashire derby as Preston North End are humbled, preview the EFL Sky Bet Championship game against QPR at Loftus Road and the FA Cup tie at Ewood Park against Premier League Wolverhampton Wanderers.
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Enough is enough - Back us or cluck off

Venkys | Absent Owners | Coventry and Bristol City reaction | More injuries | Preston Preview | Transfers |
"Why do we do this?", "Do we have to talk about Rovers?", "I've had enough of the lack of investment".... Just some snippets from the boys today as they are just miserable! Two games. Two losses. A lot of very tired players. A manager who looks furious. Tune in to the latest chat when Mike and Mark try to pick the positives.... and struggle!
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Hamstrung! Injury crisis deepens

Portsmouth | Oxford | Tronstad Injury | Coventry | Bristol City | Transfers | Man Utd
Like the US with Donald Trump, it has been a roller-coaster for Rovers.... at least as fans we are all united behind our leader John Eustace (and at least we still have TikTok)! The gaffer has been pulling rabbits out of hats in some games, but we faulter in others.... why is that? Is it just a case of giving him the players now? Tune in to find out Mark and Mike's thoughts on the matter! Plus a little dig at Man Utd.... what would Goldbridge...
Toth Caps Debut with a Win

Middlesbrough | FA Cup | Portsmouth | Oxford | Brereton Diaz | Transfers
A positive week for Rovers as they progress to the next round of the FA Cup after winning 1-0 at Middlesbrough to set up a tasty tie vs Wolves at Ewood Park. Two games in a week vs Portsmouth and Oxford await as Rovers add two players to the ranks, and possibly more to come. What to Mark and Mike think about it all? Tune in to find out!
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New Year Same Rovers

Leeds | Burnley | East Lancashire Derby | Middlesbrough | FA Cup
It's a reality check for Rovers as the Christmas period brings little joy to the club. The players are giving everything they have, but are just coming up short, the manager is scheming his best..... but we all know where the problems lie and what needs to be done. Mark and Mike discuss in their latest therapy session!
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Hey Jude! Leave Shearer Alone!

Bellinghamās foul mouthed attack on Shearer
Real Madridās Jude Bellingham appears to call former Blackburn Rovers, Newcastle United and England star Alan Shearer a w**r | Sunderland and Hull City review | Leeds United and Burnley preview I
Welcome to the YouTube channel of The Blackburn End Podcast, where we talk about the Blackburn Rovers Football Club.
Hosted by Mike Beaty and Mark Hitchen, The Blackburn End Podcast covers all things Blackburn Rovers, as well as touching on other news stories around the footballing world. They talk about the game...
Defeat, but Eustace is still better than Pep, Ange and Amorim!

Millwall reaction | Blackburn Rovers - Hull City and Sunderland preview | Pep - Amorim - Postecoglu - Eustace tactics I Lions - Black Cats - Tigers
Premier League winners Manchester United, Manchester City, Leicester City and Blackburn Rovers all lose. We ask, would you prefer Pep Guardiola, Ruben Amorim, Arne Slot, Ange Postecoglu or John Eustaceās tactics? Will Eustace know how to turn this around or will it be the start of a slump like Pep?
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Should Man City replace Pep with Eustace?

Sheffield Wednesday and Luton Town reaction | Blackburn Rovers - Millwall preview | Pep Guardiola tactics v Eustace | Dr Who and MGP
We are getting all giddy in the EFL playoffs! Two great results stick Rovers right in the mix as we see off Sheffield Wednesday and Luton, and with the long away trip to Millwall coming up the lads ask the question; can it continue? With Man City struggling we think they could do with a bit of Eustace-ball!
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Should Man City replace Rodri with Tronstad?

Hull City reaction | Blackburn Rovers - Sheffield Wednesday and Luton preview | Rodri replacement - Sondre Tronstad | Fans Forum
It's another week, it's another clean sheet, it's another 3 points! We are in strange territory as Rovers fans, but Mark and Mike are here to break down the latest at Ewood Park and beyond!
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Boro win Leeds to another

Blackburn Rovers | Leeds United I Middlesborough I Hull City | Travis | Cantwell Tronstad | Dolan | Pears | Eustace | Rodon triggered
What a week it was to be a Rovers fan!! Two unexpected 1-0 wins put Rovers back in the playoff chase (yes we know it's early in the season but we can enjoy it)! The boys have loads to talk about this week. Who played well? Who needs to up their game? JDT or Eustace? Loads to talk about once again!
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Rovers Rained Off

Blackburn Rovers | Cult Heroes | Gamst Pedersen Overrated? | Middlesbrough I Rovers v Portsmouth rained off | Leeds United | EFL I Championship | Ticket pricing | Is football dying?
Mike and Mark return to preview Rovers' return to Championship action against Middlesbrough and Leeds United as the Portsmouth game is rained off due to a pitch drainage issue. After concerns about nothing to talk about, the lads also chewed the fat about cult heroes and Rovers legends ending the pod with a frank conversation about the death of football as we knew it.
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Our Samurai Blue

Blackburn Rovers | England I Japan I USA I Austria I International Break | 大ę©ē„ē“ O-Chan | Yuki Ohashi I Rovers v Portsmouth preview | Portsmouth FC | EFL I Championship I Fortress Ewood I Loan Rovers Review I Mailbag special I Mike Tyson I Jake Paul
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Tika Taka Blackburn

Blackburn Rovers | Good Team Performances | Eustace ball | Depressing Match Audio | England International Break | Stoke City | Cardiff City | Travis and Pears... biggest comeback since Donald Trump?
The boys break down the two games this week as Rovers lose 2-0 after a good performance and win 3-1 after an even better one!
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Blades two Sharp

Blackburn Rovers | No longer unbeaten at Ewood Park | Physical Issues | Eustace Q&A | Pears good form | Sheffield United | Stoke City | Cardiff City | Ewood Atmosphere
Mike and Mark talk about all of the above as Rovers lose their unbeaten at home record and fall 2-0 to Sheffield United.
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Hosted by Mike Beaty and Mark Hitchen, The Blackburn End Podcast covers all things Blackburn Rovers, as well as touching on other news stories...
Rovers Baggies 1 Point as Hornet's penalty Stings

Blackburn Rovers | STILL unbeaten at Ewood Park | Hayden Carter Injury | EFL refs | Ohashi vs Gueye vs Leonard vs Who?! | Sheffield United | West Brom | Watford | Retro Rovers
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Mike and Mark talk about all of the above as Rovers return after the International Break
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Fortress Ewood

Blackburn Rovers | Unbeaten at Ewood Park | Why defenders pass to the goalkeepers on goal kicks | Best start in Championship since 1989 | Ohashi vs Gueye | Swansea game | West Brom Game | Watford Game | Stalking Players
Mike and Mark talk about all of the above as Rovers return after the International Break
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Hosted by Mike Beaty and Mark Hitchen, The Blackburn End Podcast covers all things Blackburn Rovers, as well as touching on other news...
How to get Promoted

Blackburn | How to get promoted to the Premier League | How to view Goalkeepers | International Break | Swansea game | Aston Villa promotion
Mike and Mark talk about all of the above in this International Break special!
Welcome to the YouTube channel of The Blackburn End Podcast, where we talk about the Blackburn Rovers Football Club.
Hosted by Mike Beaty and Mark Hitchen, The Blackburn End Podcast covers all things Blackburn Rovers, as well as touching on other news stories around the footballing world. They talk about the game in general as well...
Rovers Blue after Rooney Red

Mark and Mike dissect two terrible away games for Rovers as they fall 3-0 to Coventry and 2-1 to Plymouth. Do we need to panic? What is our best starting 11? The lads discuss everything from the week including a new Retro Rovers!
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Todd Can Well

Another week as a Rovers fan, another week we are happy! Mark and Mike sit down to discuss the latest win as Blackburn beat QPR at home 2-0. Lot's to digest!
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