Founders, Rovers, Champions: A History of Ewood Park, Lancashire Football, and a Club That Reached the...

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Gigi Romano Ai

Founders, Rovers, Champions

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A History of Ewood Park, Lancashire Football, and a Club That Reached the Summit

Gigi Romano, Ai

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English

Publishdrive
30 April 2026

Biography: sport; Football (Soccer, Association football)

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From a meeting in Blackburn in 1875 to the summit of the Premier League in 1995, Founders, Rovers, Champions tells the full story of one of English football's most historic clubs and the ground that became its heart.

This fact-based narrative follows the rise of Blackburn Rovers through the industrial landscape of nineteenth-century Lancashire, the early FA Cup battles that changed English football, the coming of professionalism, and the club's role as a founding member of the Football League. It traces the move to Ewood Park, the Edwardian league championships, the 1928 FA Cup triumph, post-war hope and decline, the long lower-league years, and the extraordinary Jack Walker era that brought Kenny Dalglish, Alan Shearer, Chris Sutton, and the 1995 Premier League title.

Written in a polished, accessible style, this book connects players, managers, supporters, owners, trophies, relegations, comebacks, stadium changes, and community identity into one continuous story. It is a history of Blackburn Rovers, but also a history of English football's transformation from local pastime to global game.

Trademark Disclaimer for Copyright Page:

This book is an independent historical work and is not affiliated with, authorized by, endorsed by, or sponsored by Blackburn Rovers Football Club, The Football Association, the English Football League, the Premier League, UEFA, FIFA, or any related organization. All club names, competition names, logos, trademarks, and registered trademarks mentioned in this book are the property of their respective owners and are used only for identification, historical reference, and factual commentary.

By: Gigi Romano
Other: Ai
Imprint: Publishdrive
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 467g
ISBN: 9798901945322
Pages: 350
Publication Date: 30 April 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active