Thomas Robinson

21 year-old, Sports Journalist from Lancashire.

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Tony Mowbray’s first XI at Blackburn Rovers & where they are now

Tony Mowbray’s return to Ewood Park for the 2026/27 campaign has left fans thinking of the good times of old, when the 62-year-old was last in charge of Blackburn Rovers.


Mowbray was appointed in the back end of the 2016/17 season, which saw Rovers relegated from the Championship, alongside Wigan Athletic and Rotherham United.


He then got The Blue and White’s straight back into the Championship, finishing in second place in League One, behind Wigan.


He then left the club in 2022 at the...
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What causes low attendances in football stadiums?

Most people have a favourite football team , that they follow home and away. For some it’s their local town or city. Or for some it’s a team they like from anywhere across the globe.


Either way, any football fan loves to see their favourite team play. Whether its on the TV or in the stadium itself. But not all fans can afford to watch their team in person every week.


This might be a reason for the lowering attendances at grounds below the top division. So, is it down to affordability? Or i...

Irlam 2-2 Charnock Richard - Fixtures/Results (First Team) - Charnock Richard Football Club

Goals from Jordan Darr and Lewis Haydock allow Charnock Richard to walk away with a 2-2 draw on the final day of the season, against Irlam.

Ryan Donnellan made five changes to the starting 11 that beat FC Isle of Man last weekend. Gareth Peet, Cameron Gourley, Matthew Westwell, Jordan Dainty and Luke Power all returned to action for one final game of the 2025/26 campaign.

The Green’s first chance came in the second minute; James Nolan raced after a loose pass at the back from Irlam. His shot w...

Charnock Richard 5-4 FC Isle of Man - Fixtures/Results (First Team) - Charnock Richard Football Club

Charnock Richard scored five against FC Isle of Man, with goals from Nathan Nickeas, Lewis Haydock, Shay Stansfield and Jordan Darr, outscoring the travelling away side after two comeback attempts.

Ryan Donnellan made five changes to his starting squad from The Green’s 2-2 draw with Euxton Villa on Easter Monday. Shay Stansfield, Ben Hoskin, Ben Carrier, James Nolan and Lewis Haydock all returned to the starting 11, leaving regular starters: Matthew Westwell, Jordan Dainty, Luke Power and Camer...

Charnock Richard 2-2 Euxton Villa - Fixtures/Results (First Team) - Charnock Richard Football Club

Cameron Gourley’s first half goal, and Luke Power’s incredible goal isn’t enough to see past local rivals, Euxton Villa, thanks to second half comeback including a 93rd minute equaliser.

The Greens only made two changes from their great 2-1 win away at Atherton Laburnum Rovers. Marcus Haydock and Ethan Eccleston returning to the starting 11, with Lewis Haydock making the bench again.

Euxton had the first chance of the game, inside three minutes, when Power’s back pass was intercepted by Joel B...

Atherton LR 1-2 Charnock Richard - Fixtures/Results (First Team) - Charnock Richard Football Club

A second-half goal from Matthew Westwell and a 95th minute winner from Jordan Darr saw Charnock Richard take down 3rd placed Atherton Laburnum Rovers.

Charnock made just one change to their starting 11, from their 4-0 win against South Liverpool. Shay Stansfield was welcomed back into the 11, in Marcus Haydock’s absence, with youngsters Luis ‘Pedro’ Dos Santos and Joe Gittens-Smethurst returning to the bench from the reserve team.

The Greens got off to a good rhythm, in the opening five minute...

Charnock Richard 4-0 South Liverpool - Fixtures/Results (First Team) - Charnock Richard Football Club

Charnock Richard walked away victorious against South Liverpool, after a first half hat trick from Jordan Darr and a goal from Ethan Eccleston with the final kick of the game.

Charnock made two changes coming into this one, as Cameron Gourley and Jordan Dainty were brought back into the starting 11, following last week’s defeat to Wythenshawe.

The Greens started quickly, with Nathan Nickeas testing the goalkeeper twice, from the edge of the area, inside the opening five minutes.

Charnock’s ea...

Litherland REMYCA 2-5 Charnock Richard - Fixtures/Results (First Team) - Charnock Richard Football Club

Charnock Richard were victorious away from home against Litherland REMYCA by five goals to two. A goal from Shay Stansfield and braces for both Jordan Darr and Nathan Nickeas, were enough to outscore Litherland.

Coming into this game, manager, Ryan Donnellan named an unchanged starting 11 from their midweek 3-1 win over Barnoldswick Town. The only change to the bench being saw the return of Lewis Haydock.

It was The Greens who opened the scoreline after just 11 minutes, as Stansfield headed ho...
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Tactical Analysis: How Valerien Ismael’s gameplan held out Watford

On Saturday, Blackburn Rovers managed a 1-0 victory away at Vicarage Road, getting their second win of the season.


It’s been a slow start to the season for the Blue and Whites, who lost their opening two games of the Championship season and suffered a first-round exit of the EFL Cup to Bradford.


Since then, a win away at Hull City and a home defeat to Norwich, lead Rovers into the international break with just one win in five games.


However, following the international break was a trip...
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Borussia Monchengladbach news: Who will replace Gerardo Seoane at BORUSSIA-PARK? | Transfer News Blitz

Gerardo Seoane was sacked by Borussia Monchengladbach earlier this week, following a heavy 4-0 defeat to Werder Bremen.The 46-year-old is the second manager to be dismissed in the Bundesliga this season, following Erik ten Hag’s shock departure from Bayer Leverkusen.
The Swiss manager took over at BORUSSIA-PARK in 2023 from Daniel Farke, who is now in charge of Premier League outfit Leeds United.
Since then, Seoane managed 78 games at Die Fohlen, with an average of 1.22 points per game.
Recent r...
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Blackburn Rovers analysis: How will Valerien Ismael utilise new arrivals? Andri Gudjohnsen, Sidnei Tavares and more | Transfer News Blitz

It has been a very productive summer for Blackburn Rovers, with plenty of new signings through the door at Ewood Park.

Rovers have been equally busy with outgoings, however, many supporters have now pointed to the lack of Championship experience in Valerien Ismael’s squad.
Alongside this, the loss of several major squad leaders may have left the Blue and Whites in danger of struggling this season.
Here, Transfer News Blitz writer Thomas Robinson has looked back on a busy summer in Lancashire.
M...
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RB Leipzig news: Lois Openda set for Serie A titans Juventus as Conrad Harder signs | Transfer News Blitz

Lursharel Geertrudia is a Black Cat
Following his arrival from Dutch club Feyenoord last season, Geertruida has been a rock in Leipzig’s defence.
The 25-year-old, who can play anywhere across the backline, has moved to the Stadium of Light on an initial loan.
Mainly a right-back, the Dutchman has begun to struggle for minutes, as Ridle Baku and Benjamin Henrichs have been preferred.
Geertruida will make a great addition for Sunderland, who are looking to survive the drop this season.
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Bayern Munich news: Nicolas Jackson latest as Vincent Kompany looks for Harry Kane reinforcement | Transfer News Blitz

FC Bayern boss Vincent Kompany is searching for a backup forward to act as an understudy to Harry Kane.

The Nicolas Jackson situation
Jackson looked certain to join Bayern Munich on loan late last week, however, Liam Delap’s injury against Fulham at the weekend caused a pause in the deal.
Enzo Maresca is keen to have two fit strikers available and has since recalled Marc Guiu from Sunderland.
This development means that there is still every chance that the Senegalese forward could complete a m...
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Blackburn Rovers news: Ryoya Morishita completes move to Ewood Park as John Buckley joins Saudi Pro League side | Transfer News Blitz

Blackburn Rovers have been incredibly active this summer, having completed their eight summer signing.

Valerien Ismael has been keen to bring in competition out wide for a long time, and Ryoya Morishita looks like the man to solve that issue.
The Japanese forward joins from Polish side Legia Warszawa for a fee of around £2million.
“I want to help Blackburn Rovers as much as possible, so it means I have to score, I have to assist,” said the 28-year-old.
“It was a very special season for me.
“My...
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Borussia Dortmund analysis: BVB’s attacking issues as Nico Kovac eyes Carney Chukwuemeka and Fabio Silva | Transfer News Blitz

Borussia Dortmund are keen to improve their frontline, with former loanee Carney Chukwuemeka a target.As it stands, Sebastian Haller and Serhou Guirassy are the only centre forwards in Nico Kovac’s side.
Both strikers have a similar play style, with BVB now looking to change things up.
Karim Adeyemi and Maximilian Beier have both featured through the middle in the past, however, the duo are set to be deployed out wide.
Elsewhere on the pitch, Jobe Bellingham has also been brought in from Sunderl...
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RB Leipzig news: Benjamin Sesko and Xavi Simons open to offers as Carney Chukwuemeka lined with Die Roten | Transfer News Blitz

Two of RB Leipzig’s biggest stars have been rumoured to leave the Red Bull Arena this summer.Benjamin Sesko was heavily linked with Arsenal, however, as the Gunners close in on Viktor Gyokeres, several of Europe’s top teams are now keen on the Slovenian.
On the other hand, FIFA Club World Cup holders Chelsea are after Xavi Simons, who has been hot property for the last five years during spells with Paris Saint-Germain and PSV.
Real Madrid keen on Benjamin Sesko
After tearing up the Austrian Bund...
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Bayer Leverkusen news: Out-of-favour Raheem Sterling on Erik ten Hag’s radar | Transfer News Blitz

Erik ten Hag is on a mission to rebuild Bayer Leverkusen after several first-team stars have left the BayArena this summer.Leverkusen are still keen to bring in a replacement for Frimpong, with Die Werkself reportedly keen on Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling.Now it seems as though Granit Xhaka could also be set to leave the club.Jonathan Tah joined Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich, as exits for Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz to Liverpool followed.Johan Bakayoko was on Leverkusen’s radar since...
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Borussia Monchengladbach news: Alassane Plea leaves Die Fohlen as Tyler Meiser signs from Borussia Dortmund | Transfer News Blitz

Several Borussia Monchengladbach players have been rumoured to depart this summer, but Alassane Plea has officially left the club. Rocco Reitz, Tim Kleindienst and Luca Netz have all been linked with moves away since the window opened, but Gerardo Seoane will now need to bring in a new centre-forward.
Dutch side PSV Eindhoven swooped in and stole the Frenchman, confirming Gladbach’s second departure of the window following Stefan Lainer’s move to RB Salzburg.
Alassane Plea’s departure
The French...
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Bayer Leverkusen news: James McAtee among names linked to the BayArena as Florian Wirtz exit nears | Transfer News Blitz

Bayer Leverkusen are set to undergo a huge overhaul this summer.But who has been linked with a move to the BayArena to replace Leverkusen’s outgoing stars?The Bundesliga side have lost several key players, including Jeremie Frimpong and Jonathan Tah, with the likes of Florian Wirtz set to follow.New boss Erik ten Hag will have a huge task on his hands, as the Dutchman looks to steady the ship following Xabi Alonso’s departure to Real Madrid.The Bundesliga has been known for bringing up bright, y...
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Blackburn Rovers news: Lewis Travis linked with EFL Championship sides as Valerien Ismael eyes new signings | Transfer News Blitz

Blackburn Rovers made their first signing of the summer last week, and it does not look like Valerien Ismael’s side are going to stop there.

Full-back Dion De Neve moved to Ewood Park from Belgian side KV Kortrijk in a deal worth £600,000.
With plenty of time left until the start of the 2025/26 Championship campaign, Rovers are bound to make some more additions.
Here, Transfer News Blitz writer Thomas Robinson has taken a look at the latest rumours surrounding the Lancashire club.
Lewis Travis...
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RB Leipzig analysis: Why Xavi Simons is hot property - Champions League clubs linked | Transfer News Blitz

Xavi Simons is one of the most wanted talents in Europe at the moment, with several big-hitters keen on the Dutchman.However, the Bundesliga side could be set to make a profit on the attacking midfielder this summer.The 22-year-old made his loan move at RB Leipzig permanent from Paris Saint-Germain last January in a deal worth £42million.The Dutch international has been sought after by the European Elite since he was a teenager.
Coming through the youth ranks at Barcelona, Simons signed his firs...
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Borussia Monchengladbach news: Stefan Lainar departs as several Bundesliga stars linked with moves away | Transfer News Blitz

Borussia Monchengladbach will need major recruitment with several of their key players rumoured to possibly leave the Bundesliga side.

Following Stefan Lainer’s departure from the club, both Florian Neuhaus and Tim Kleindienst have been linked with moves away from Borussia Park.
Gerardo Seoane will need to make several additions to strengthen his squad for the upcoming season.
Players such as Milot Rashica, Igor Matanovic and Andi Zeqiri are all names floating around Monchengladbach.
Stefan La...
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Bayern Munich news: Vincent Kompany eyes Takefusa Kubo to replace Galatasaray-bound Leroy Sane  | Transfer News Blitz

Leory Sane is set to sign a three-year deal with Turkish giants Galatasaray.

Since making his Bundesliga return from Manchester City in 2020, Sane has relit his career with Bayern Munich.
Last season, the forward was a starter under Thomas Tuchel, with 45 appearances including 13 goals and six assists.
The 29-year-old has played down either flank throughout his career, showing off his electric speed and fantastic dribbling skills.
Galatasaray need another big name following Victor Osimhen’s re...
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Astley and Buckshaw United promoted after victory over Southport Hesketh

With the West Lancashire Division One season on its final stretch. Matchday 29 held lots a steak.


AFC Millom have grabbed promotion not long ago and sit top, six points above newly promoted side Astley and Buckshaw United, who looked to go back-to-back this season. All they needed was three points away to Southport Hesekth.


After a 2-2 draw with Crooklands last week, tension was high for whether The Villagers will get promoted or not. With Hesketh Bank and Ulverston Rangers on their tail,...
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