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Jason Wilcox Manchester United Blackburn

Clever & comedian! What Man Utd director Wilcox is really like

Jason Wilcox holds plenty of power at Old Trafford, but what is Manchester United’s director of football really like? Premier League title-winning team-mate Colin Hendry has answered that question during an exclusive interview with GOAL. The former England international has trodden a post-playing career path that few could have predicted - having once been a “comedian” in the dressing room.

Benni McCarthy & Alan Shearer honoured by Rovers

The Bafana Bafana legend and the Premier League record goal scorer were amongst several players officially recognised for their role in the history of the Blue and Whites. The players were invited back to Ewood Park to receive a prestigious Honour Cap during the club’s 150th anniversary celebrations.

Blackburn Rovers v Coventry City - Sky Bet Championship

"I hadn't realised at all": Lampard deeply moved by historic promotion

Frank Lampard has guided founding member Coventry City back to the Premier League, and the achievement clearly moves him. The Sky Blues had suffered a steep decline.

Lampard guides Coventry to Premier League with promotion

Frank Lampard has officially returned to the Premier League after guiding Coventry City to automatic Championship promotion following a tense 1-1 draw against Blackburn Rovers. The Sky Blues finally ended their 25-year exile from the top flight in dramatic fashion at Ewood Park.

Birmingham City v Blackburn Rovers - Sky Bet Championship

🎥 | Bellingham features on Birmingham's Peaky Blinders tifo

Jude Bellingham remains the beating heart of Birmingham City, even years after his departure for Borussia Dortmund and subsequently Real Madrid. Ahead of their Championship clash against Blackburn Rovers, the English club decided to celebrate one of their most famous academy products with a truly unique tribute in the form of a tifo.

Italy v Northern Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-offs

O’Neill sparks outrage with NI selection

Northern Ireland and Blackburn Rovers manager Michael O'Neill has provoked a fierce backlash from Championship relegation rivals. Balancing his dual roles, the 56-year-old is accused of a major conflict of interest after heavily utilising key players from clubs battling Blackburn for survival in a 1-1 friendly draw, while resting his own prospect until the 80th minute.