Tony Parkes was the 'heartbeat' of Blackburn's Premier League triumph who Kenny Dalglish cherished, writes IAN LADYMAN - he bravely battled Alzheimer's but never forgot football
IAN LADYMAN: Back in February 2024 Tony Parkes - by then afflicted by Alzheimer's - was invited to take a walk out on to the Ewood Park pitch at...
Blackburn Rovers and Charlton Athletic amongst clubs 'eyeing move' for former Irish League star
Former Irish League star Mark Sykes is reportedly the subject of transfer interest from a trio of Championship clubs with his Bristol City contract...
Alan Shearer and Kenny Dalglish pay tribute as ex-Premier League winning coach dies aged 76
Tony Parkes - the man known as 'Mr Blackburn Rovers' after spending 34 years at Ewood Park - has died aged 76, having been diagnosed with...
Chris Wilder might have already hinted at a minimum of three Sheffield United changes vs Preston
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder was unable to name three of his most important players in the starting XI for the defeat to Blackburn Rovers.
'Proper football man' - Blackpool FC coaches pay tribute to ex-Seasiders and Blackburn Rovers figure
Former Blackpool coach Tony Parkes has died at the age of 76.
Leeds now in contact to sign £65,000-a-week ex-Blackburn star
The Whites have been offered the chance to sign a "sensational" player this summer.
Former Blackburn Rovers coach and son of Sheffield Tony Parkes dies aged 76
The Sheffield native was part of Kenny Dalglish’s coaching team which won the Premier League in 1995
Tony Parkes, hailed as ‘Mr Blackburn Rovers', dies aged 76 as club pays tribute to former player and coach
Former Blackburn Rovers player and coach Tony Parkes has passed away at the age of 76
Boss bemoans first half showing
Chris Wilder acknowledged United's first half performance in the midweek defeat against Blackburn Rovers was bitterly disappointing on a number of...
Premier League winner's tragic health battle left icon in tears and Alan Shearer 'so sad'
Late Premier League winning coach Tony Parkes broke down in tears during a heartbreaking interview about his battle with Alzheimer’s disease
Tony Parkes dies aged 76 as tributes are paid to ‘Mr Blackburn Rovers'
Stalwart served Lancashire club from 1970 until 2004As caretaker, helped saved Rovers from relegation in 1997Tributes have been paid to “Mr...
Premier League-winning coach dies as club 'devastated' by death of 'true legend'
Tony Parkes, a Blackburn Rovers legend who was part of the coaching staff during their Premier League title-winning season in 1995, has died.
Damning Sheffield United stat only adds value to Chris Wilder's blueprint for summer rebuild
Sheffield United’s 3-1 defeat to Blackburn Rovers marked a 21st Championship defeat of the season.
‘Mr Blackburn Rovers' Tony Parkes dies aged 76 as club pays tribute to ex-player and coach
Former Blackburn Rovers player and coach Tony Parkes has passed away at the age of 76
Championship roundup: Ipswich Town move up to second and Blackburn Rovers secure their safety
Ipswich Town seized control of the race for automatic promotion with a comeback win over Charlton Athletic, while Blackburn Rovers secured their...
Tony Parkes dead aged 76: Alan Shearer leads tributes to 'Mr Blackburn Rovers' as Premier League winning coach passes away
Parkes was a coach with the Lancashire club during their 1994-95 Premier League-winning season under Kenny Dalglish.
Tony Parkes dead at 76: 'Mr Blackburn Rovers' passes away as 'devastated' club plan special tribute for Premier League winning coach
Parkes was a coach with the Lancashire club during their 1994-95 Premier League-winning season under Kenny Dalglish.
Michael O'Neill clear 'I'll have to make a decision' after Northern Ireland admission
Michael O’Neill admits “I'll have to make a decision one way or the other” on whether to stay at Blackburn Rovers or return to Northern Ireland on...
Michael O'Neill Blackburn Rovers update after club secures Championship survival
The Northern Ireland manager has helped keep Blackburn in the Championship
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder explains drastic changes and booing after loss to Blackburn Rovers
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder explains drastic changes and booing after 3-1 loss to Blackburn Rovers
Premier League winning coach dies as 'devastated' club plan special tribute
Tributes have been paid to a Premier League winning coach as his former club were left 'devastated' by the death of their legendary player and manager
Michael O'Neill reveals 'discussions will take place' with Blackburn Rovers amid fresh doubt over Northern Ireland future
Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill has revealed “discussions will take place” with the Blackburn Rovers hierarchy over potentially making his...
Chris Wilder praises impact of Sheffield United duo after Blackburn Rovers defeat
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder did pick out a couple of positives from his side’s 3-1 defeat to Blackburn Rovers on Wednesday evening.
Ben Brereton Diaz sparks Derby County transfer hope as he opens up on Pride Park switch
The former Nottingham Forest and Blackburn striker has scored eight goals for Derby this season but there are question marks over his future at...
“Best player on the pitch”: Blackburn Rovers man hailed by reporter after Sheffield United win
Blackburn Rovers won 3-1 away at Sheffield United on Wednesday night to secure their Championship status for another year in style.
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The few Sheffield United players to emerge with any credit from Blackburn Rovers disappointment as injury concern dampens mood further
Not many Sheffield United players emerged with any credit from a disappointing 3-1 home defeat to Blackburn Rovers as Blades miss top-10 chance
"Miles off it" - Chris Wilder responds to Sheffield United fan boos v Blackburn Rovers as key men's absence explained
Chris Wilder admitted Sheffield United were “miles off it” in a poor first half as Blackburn Rovers raced into a 3-0 lead, saying the crowd’s...
Michael O'Neill steers Blackburn to Championship safety after first-half blitz at Sheffield United
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Blades 1-3 Blackburn - match action
FixturesSheffield United Vs. Blackburn Rovers - Wed, Apr 22nd 2026, 19:45Watch now on SUTVGet your pass nowHighlights, and extended highlights are...
Blackburn secure Championship status with win at Sheff Utd
Blackburn guaranteed their Sky Bet Championship survival thanks to Japanese pair Yuki Ohashi and Ryoya Morishita in a 3-1 win at Sheffield United.
"Almost comical" - Sorry Sheffield United player ratings v Blackburn Rovers as half-time moment sums up United display
Sheffield United player ratings from an evening of frustration at Bramall Lane as a sorry first-half showing sets the tone for a 3-1 defeat at home...
Blades 1-3 Blackburn - report
FixturesSheffield United Vs. Blackburn Rovers - Wed, Apr 22nd 2026, 19:45United make three changes from the side which won at Watford for tonight's...
Blades v Blackburn - confirmed teams
FixturesSheffield United Vs. Blackburn Rovers - Wed, Apr 22nd 2026, 19:45United make three changes from the side which won at Watford for tonight's...
Sheffield United can do something for the first time this season with a win vs Blackburn Rovers
Sheffield United be hoping to build on their recent upturn in results when they face Blackburn Rovers at Bramall Lane on Wednesday night.
'Massive obligation' - Sheffield United are given no excuses in battle with Blackburn Rovers
Sheffield United take on Blackburn Rovers at Bramall Lane tonight with, on the face of it, not a lot at stake... or so you might think
Is Sheffield United v Blackburn Rovers on TV? Channel and streaming details for Bramall Lane fixture
The key TV and streaming details as Sheffield United prepare to face Blackburn Rovers
Michael O'Neill hints at Blackburn Rovers advantage ahead of Sheffield United clash
Blackburn Rovers will face Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Wednesday night with the ambition of preserving their Championship status.
Plenty at stake, says boss
Ahead of the penultimate home game of the campaign, United boss Chris Wilder has stated there is just as much at stake for the Blades than...
How Blackburn Rovers could line up to face Sheffield United as Adam Forshaw returns
The latest Blackburn Rovers team news and predicted XI as Michael O'Neill's side gear up to face Sheffield United in the Championship.
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Sheffield United predicted XI v Blackburn Rovers amid illness concern, likely recall & Oliver Arblaster question
Sheffield United fans will shuffle into Bramall Lane for the penultimate time tonight as the Blades face struggling Blackburn Rovers. Their side go...
Jordan Ayew and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku suffer relegation with Leicester City to League One
Leicester City have suffered a shocking relegation to League One, with Ghanaian internationals Jordan Ayew and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku among the...
Leicester relegated to League One, 10 years on from Premier League triumph
Ten years on from lifting the Premier League trophy, Leicester have been relegated to League One after a 2-2 draw with Hull confirmed back-to-back...
Wilder's Blackburn team news
Manager Chris Wilder gave an update on the fitness of Femi Seriki as he looks ahead to the clash with Blackburn Rovers.
Wilder confirmed that...
Quadruple Blackburn Rovers injury boost emerges as Sheffield United clash awaits
Blackburn Rovers have had a long injury list of late, but Michael O'Neill has seen a string of key players return to training.
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Burnley end Premier League 2 season at the bottom
Defeat against Blackburn a week last Sunday confirmed we would end the season at the bottom of Premier League 2 in our first season since our...
Press Conference
The Blades boss spoke to the media ahead of Blackburn's visit to Bramall Lane.Click here to watchCompletely free to watch, but you will need to...
Preview: Portsmouth
Promotion was secured on Friday night with a tense draw against Blackburn Rovers but there remains a further prize for Coventry City to secure, the...
Press Conference - Live
Chris Wilder will speak to the media ahead of Blackburn's visit to Bramall Lan and you can watch his full press conference for free - live from...
“In dire need”: Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers predictions
The72's writers offer their Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers predictions ahead of the Championship clash on Wednesday night.
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Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Sheffield United and Blackburn Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible...
Blackburn Rovers pushing to strike contract agreement with 21-goal starlet
Valentin Joseph has been starring in the Blackburn Rovers academy, and there is an eagerness to secure his future.
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Members News: CCFPA ‘Stars Of Past’ Line Up To Send CCFC Congrats!
Since the Sky Blues confirmed their promotion back to the Premier League with their recent 1-1 draw at Blackburn Rovers we have been inundated with...
We Are Back: Live - ticket prices revealed for Coventry City promotion party
The Sky Blues clinched Premier League football after a 1-1 draw at Blackburn Rovers on Friday
Latest supercomputer predicts final Championship table after key Portsmouth, West Brom and Millwall wins
Pompey earned a 1-0 triumph over relegation rivals Leicester City on Saturday afternoon.
Matchday Memories: On This Day 2023- Rovers’ Dom Can’t Stop CCFC ‘Keeper Ben’s Late Equaliser At Blackburn!
On this day, the 19th April 2023 the SkyBlues Championship game at Blackburn Rovers ended in stalemate. The ‘curse of the Former Player’ didn’t hit...
Liverpool Eyes Wharton Amid Elite Chase
Liverpool joins the race for Blackburn Rovers' Adam Wharton, with Man Utd and Real Madrid also interested in the highly-rated midfield prodigy.
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Blackburn Rovers eye first-team role for 20-year-old loanee in 2026/27 season
James Edmondson has impressed away from Blackburn Rovers on loan, and plans for the 2026/27 season have now emerged.
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Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Coventry City: Sky Blues hit the big time as Frank Lampard hails ‘special' feat
Frank Lampard was left emotional after a “special night” that saw Coventry City secure promotion with a draw at battling Blackburn Rovers.
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SKY BLUES HIT AS LAMPS HAILS THE BIG TIME ‘SPECIAL' FEAT
Star Game Thomas’ late effort ends 25 year exile By John Train BLACKBURN R 1 Morishita 54 COVENTRY CITY 1 Thomas 84 TIME OF OUR LIVES: Jay Dasilva,...
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Coventry, Cardiff & Bromley joy SKY BLUE HEAVEN: Coventry celebrate promotion to the Premier League PICTURE: Alamy CHAMPAGNE corks are popping as...
Journalist moots Rangers move for Blackburn Rovers star if James Tavernier leaves this summer
Rangers will be looking to replace James Tavernier should he part ways with the club at the end of the season. Danny Rohl will also...
CCFPA Congrats To CCFC As Bobby’s Blackburn Header Confirms Promotion.
CCFPA sends massive congratulations to Doug King and all at CCFC, especially every single one of Frank Lampard’s current Sky Blue squad for making...
Luton Town – Congratulations
Last night, with the wife at a comedy show, I took the opportunity to watch the EFL Championship fixture between Blackburn Rovers and Coventry...
Woolfenden and Coventry Back in Premier League
Former Town defender Luke Woolfenden will be back in the Premier League next season after Coventry City confirmed promotion via a 1-1 draw at...
Coventry City seal Premier League promotion: Frank Lampard makes surprise revelation after Blackburn Rovers draw
Frank Lampard claims that 'automatic promotion was not in Coventry City's plan' at the start of the season, moments after the Sky Blues sealed a...
Coventry City instantly seal first transfer after promotion to the Premier League for Frank Lampard
Lampard’s side sealed promotion back to the Premier League with a 1-1 draw at Blackburn Rovers in the Championship on Friday night
No more gimmicks: Coventry's perilous journey back to the Premier League is finally over
Supporters and club insiders look back at the Sky Blues' journey, from the depths of text-a-sub ridicule and fan mutinies to promotionTo understand...
“Phenomenal”: Blackburn Rovers man hailed by reporter after Coventry City draw
Blackburn Rovers drew 1-1 at home against Coventry City at Ewood Park on Friday night as they continue their push for Championship survival.
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Old boy booed and handshake rejected as 7,000 laud brutal Leicester City truth
Things you might have missed as Coventry City were promoted to the Premier League against Blackburn Rovers
Michael O'Neill makes Premier League prediction for former club Coventry City
Coventry City match reaction from CoventryLive as Blackburn Rovers boss Michael O'Neill expresses his delight for his former club
Lampard's Coventry return to Prem after 25 years
Coventry City will return to the Premier League for the first time in 25 years after securing their promotion from the Championship with a 1-1 draw...
Lampard hails ´special and unique´ Coventry promotion
Frank Lampard lauded Coventry City for achieving a “special and unique” promotion to the Premier League, ending their 25-year wait for top-flight...
Emotional Frank Lampard fights back tears after Coventry City's Premier League promotion as Richard Keys celebrates his beloved side's return to the top flight
The Sky Blues boss choked up during a post-match interview following his side's 1-1 draw at Blackburn Rovers, which gave them the point they needed.
Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Coventry City: Thomas sends Lampard´s team into Premier League
Bobby Thomas scored the goal that clinched Coventry City’s promotion to the Premier League after they came from behind to draw 1-1 with Blackburn...
Blackburn vs Coventry LIVE: Lampard's team on brink of promotion
Coventry travel to Blackburn knowing that a point will be enough to secure Premier League status. ESPN has updates.
Frank Lampard has done it! Coventry secure Premier League promotion thanks to dramatic late draw at Blackburn
Frank Lampard has guided Coventry City back to the Premier League after a 1-1 draw against Blackburn Rovers sealed their promotion from the...
The masterstroke behind Coventry City and Frank Lampard's stunning Premier League return
Blackburn 1-1 Coventry City: The Sky Blues achieved promotion back to the top flight for the first time since 2001, despite no parachute payments,...
Frank Lampard delight as nervy draw at Blackburn seals promotion for Coventry
Coventry City are finally back in the big time for the first time in a generation. After 25 years away, a period that has seen the club change...
Frank Lampard's Coventry seal promotion to Premier League after 25-year absence
Coventry came from behind to secure a draw at Blackburn to seal a return to the top flight for the first time since 2001
Coventry City player ratings as Bobby Thomas sends Sky Blues to the Premier League
Coventry City player ratings from CoventryLive as Sky Blues reporter Andy Turner hands out the scores against Blackburn Rovers
Frank Lampard leads Coventry back to Premier League as Sky Blues clinch promotion at Blackburn
Chelsea legend has been in charge of Midlands club for a year and a half
Coventry City seal Premier League return after 25 years away
Coventry sealed their return to the Premier League after 25 years away after a 1-1 draw at Blackburn.
Party time for Frank Lampard's Sky Blues! Coventry City end 25-YEAR Premier League exile with a 1-1 draw at Blackburn after dramatic late equaliser
Coventry City sealed a breathtaking return to the Premier League after a 25-year exile thanks to an 85th-minute equaliser from defender Bobby...
BREAKING: Coventry City promoted to Premier League as Frank Lampard makes history
Coventry City will play Premier League football for the first time since 2001 next season after they clinched promotion under Frank Lampard, sealed...
