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 Blackburn Rovers
1875. The club were also founder members of the football league, and finished fourth in the inaugural season of 1888-89.
Oozehead Ground. Between 1875-90, Blackburn played on all of these grounds, before moving to Ewood Park. Only Pleasington Ground remains but as numerous pitches.
1912. Rovers won the title twice in the 20th century, in seasons 1911-12, and 1913-14.
Tom Mitchell. Tom Mitchell managed the club between 1884-86.
5. They first won the cup in 1884 with a 2-1 victory over Queens Park, followed by 2-0 a year later against the same team, and for a third time in a row by beating West Bromwich Albion 2-0, after a replay in 1886. In 1890, they beat Sheffield Wednesday 6-1 in the final, followed by a 3-1 win against Notts County in 1891. They only won the cup once in the 20th century, by beating Huddersfield Town 2-1 in 1928.
Jack Walker. Walker was a former steel mill owner in the town, and lifelong fan of the club, who sold his business for a large sum of money, and ploughed millions into the rebuilding of Ewood Park and the club. 'Uncle Jack' as he was affectionately known by the fans, died in 2000, and the club had a statue of him erected outside the ground.
1994-95. Although Blackburn lost to Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield on the final day of the season, Manchester United couldn't beat West Ham United at Upton Park, which gave Blackburn the title.
Manchester United. May 12, 1999, was the date that all Blackburn fans would rather forget, as they played out a 0-0 draw with United, and were relegated into Division One. Two years later, they were back in the Premiership, finishing second in the 1st division, promoted alongside champions Fulham, and play-off winners, Bolton Wanderers.
10. Only Leicester City collected less points at home than Blackburn, but only because they drew 10 of their 19 home games, losing 6, and only winning 3 of them.
Wolverhampton Wanderers. It was the first game of the season and three of Blackburn's new signings scored (David Thompson, Lorenzo Amoroso and Brett Emerton), in the 5-1 walk over of Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Birmingham City. Christophe Dugarry got sent off for Birmingham and then the goals went in Ferguson, Neill, Tugay and Gallagher scoring for the Rovers.
| Blackburn's European campaign was a short one, being knocked out of the UEFA Cup in the 1st Round. Which Turkish side knocked out Blackburn? | Blackburn Rovers 2003-04
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Genclerbirligi. Graeme Souness went back to Turkey for their UEFA Cup tie with Genclerbirligi, but it wasn't a happy for him because Blackburn lost 3-1. The 2nd leg ended 1-1 at Ewood Park. Souness had managed Galatasaray, the biggest Turkish club, in the mid-1990s
3-2. Brad Freidel the Blackburn goalkeeper scored a last minute equaliser to make it 2-2 only to concede a minute later.
Birmingham City. It was the reverse score line of their league game at St Andrews.
Everton. Blackburn beat Everton 2-1 at Ewood Park, and 1-0 away at Goodison Park.
| Blackburn's highest scoring game was away to Fulham. What was the score, Fulham v Blackburn Rovers? | Blackburn Rovers 2003-04
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3-4. Jon Stead scored the winning goal in a 7 goal thriller at Loftus Road.
| Jon Stead was the great success of Blackburn's season, scoring 6 goals. Against which massive club did he score the winner? | Blackburn Rovers 2003-04
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Manchester United. He scored the only goal in a tight game at Ewood Park.
Huddersfield Town. Blackburn bought Jon Stead for 1.25 million off Huddersfield Town. He scored the winner against Middlesbrough, Fulham, Manchester United and Everton. He also scored in a 2-0 away victory against Aston Villa and, an equaliser at home to Newcastle United in a 1-1 draw.
| Blackburn Rovers recorded their first win of the Premier League season after a 3-2 away win against which team? | Blackburn Rovers 2008-09
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Everton. This was in Paul Ince's first-ever Premier League game as manager.
Tottenham Hotspur. David Bentley signed for his second London club. He had previously played for Arsenal.
Wigan Athletic. This was the first game in which Blackburn did not score against Wigan Athletic, in the Premier League.
Blyth Spartans. This was the first time these two teams played each other in the FA Cup.
15th. This was the lowest position that Blackburn finished in five seasons.
10. Just five teams scored fewer goals at home than Blackburn in the season.
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