It's the end of the season ("as we know it...") as REM might have wished that they'd sung. It all still hangs in the balance and so the panel of Hollie Hawkesford, Ian Herbert, Ryan Hildred & Rich Sharpe - expertly prompted by host Roger Whiteside - consider :- 1. How are we all feeling ahead of the final match? What about all of the permutations, percentages, scenarios? 2. Who shoulders most of the blame for Rovers predicament this season? Jon Dahl Tomasson, John Eustace, Venkys...

In this episode of the 'What Now?' Show - recorded before the Bristol City game - perhaps just as well - the panel convenes to discuss Whether John Eustace is the right man to take the club forward next season? Promotion and Relegation Battles usually bring out the superstitions, with manager John Eustace himself admitting he didn't wear his hat against Sunderland to try and gain that extra bit of luck. What superstitions do the panel have? March player of the month. A wider talk on the...

In this episode of the Round Table Show, Ian Herbert is joined by Fraser Read, head of consumer at Blackburn Rovers to talk about Rovers kits. We find out how a manufacturer is selected, how the contract is structured, the design process, the delivery process, the retail process and finally share our all-time favourite kits. If you want to know how a Blackburn Rovers kit moves from an idea to an actual physical product then this is the podcast for you..! Hosted on Acast. See...

The 4000 Holes podcast meets Rovers supporting musician Tom Fleming, (formerly of Wild Beasts) for a chat about all things Rovers and Tom's new solo career as "One True Pairing". Tom hails from the South Lakes and has supported Rovers since the early 90's.  He recalls his first match at Ewood, the promotion season of 2018 and gives us some insight as to his musical upbringing, his influences and of course, his latest single. Tom can be found on Apple Music & Spotify and learn more by...

The panel reviews Rovers current predicament ahead of the international window considering in particular:- How is John Eustace settling in ?*That* Venky's statement...International call ups - who has been unlucky to miss out when at Rovers?When Rovers & weddings collide... Listen as host Roger Whiteside interrogates the panel of Stuart Grimshaw, Ian Herbert & James Marsh to get to the bottom of all things happening at Ewood..! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

The What Now? Show returns to review the magic & madness that was February - it started with a dreadful display at home to QPR, ended with a brave cup exit on penalties and saw a new manager appointed. Our host Roger Whiteside is joined by panelists Ian Herbert, Linz Lewis, Rich Sharpe & Michael Taylor and they discuss... Part 1 - The new boss & his brand of football Part 2 - How many points will avoid the drop? Part 3 - Player of the Month, Leadership, What's in it for...

It's been a crazy week in Blackburn Rovers World & our loyal panelists try to make sense of it all. Corralled by host Roger Whiteside, listen to Ian Herbert, Linz Lewis, Katharine MacNamara & James Marsh as they struggle to separate fact, fiction and raw emotion. Part 1 - Has JDT passed the point of no return? Part 2 - Duncan McGuire - where does this rank in club record embarrassments? Part 3 - Where do we go from here? Hopefully listening provides some catharsis for all beleaguered...

The Grand Final of Rovers Fighting Talk for this season brings together our intrepid panelists; Mike Delap, Matt Grimshaw, Michael Taylor & Roger Whiteside - who try to answer the questions posed by Ian Herbert & in the Listener's Question Round, Stuart Grimshaw. Subjects covered include Gladiators, Big Business, New Year's Resolutions and some challenging Defend The Indefensibles...listen to the end for a special tribute..! Who will emerge victorious ? Learn more about your ad...

In this episode the '4000 Holes' Ian Herbert chats with the 'Daily Mail & Mail On Sunday' sports writer Ian Herbert about the respective fortunes of their two favoured teams ahead of the FA Cup 4th Round tie between Blackburn Rovers & Wrexham...or Bollywood v Hollywood if you prefer. Reminisce with us about Duncan McKenzie scoring the winner the last time Rovers managed to beat Wrexham & wander down an FA Cup memory lane as we recall Mickey Thomas & Steve Watkin seeing off the...

In this episode, Stuart Grimshaw asks Ian Herbert to call upon his financial services knowledge to try to explain just what is going on regarding the money situation at Ewood Park right now & how it might affect matters on the pitch. This podcast references an article published on BRFCS.com HERE & a forum thread HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a special FA Cup preview episode, Ian Herbert quizzes TV presenter, radio presenter, podcast presenter & Cambridge United fan Max Rushden about his life in Australia, following his favourite team from Down Under and we reminisce about Dion Dublin & Alan Shearer. Warning - contains some expletives and a number of inordinately cute interventions from Max's son...though not at the same time..! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In yet another shameless rip-off of, sorry, that should read wholehearted tribute to, BBC 5 Live's much loved 'Fighting Talk' show, the panel tries their hand at a Rovers version once again as a seasonal treat. This is the second semifinal & features guests Mike Delap, Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert & Katharine McNamara. The questions are posed by Stuart Grimshaw.  Which two panelists will emerge to go through to January's Grand Final ?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

The match against Watford on Saturday 23rd December is once again #FanTakeover day. As part of the day's events, 4000 Holes was invited to Brockhall in order to interview players Dom Hyam, Sammie Szmodics, Harry Pickering, Harry Leonard, Adam Wharton, Sondre Tronstad & the manager himself - Jon-Dahl Tomasson. We explored various Christmas themes, childhood memories, first kits/heroes and family customs - the questions were posed by Ian Herbert & Roger Whiteside. Thanks to everyone at...

In yet another shameless rip-off of, sorry, that should read wholehearted tribute to, BBC 5 Live's much loved 'Fighting Talk' show, the panel tries their hand at a Rovers version once again as a seasonal treat. This is the first semifinal & features guests Louis Gee, Ryan Hildred, Michael Taylor & Roger Whiteside. The questions are posed by Ian Herbert & the sound effects were curated by Stuart Grimshaw. Which two panelists will emerge to go through to January's Grand Final...

The panel reviews November, the BRFCS Player Of The Month is revealed, all the information about #FanTakeover2 against Watford on 23rd December is discussed, a busy December is previewed and finally, a couple of quiz questions to test your Ewood knowledge (literally!) & past Rovers internationals. Join our host Roger Whiteside plus panelists Matt Grimshaw, Hollie Hawkesford & Ian Herbert for the conversation. Fan Takeover 2 link HERE including details of the Great Rovers Fan Takeover...

In this episode of the Round Table Show, our special guest is Rovers record goalscorer Simon Garner, who is joined by Dan Clough and Richard Slater who have each played key roles in producing Simon's new book "One Last Shot" available to purchase now at https://simongarnerbook.co.uk/ Dan tells us about interviewing some football greats to secure their views of managing and/or playing with Simon during his eventful career; whilst Richard reminds us of his role as collaborator in Simon's first...

Roger Whiteside hosts another episode of the What Now? Show & in this edition the panel of Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert & Linz Lewis consider recent results, adjudicate on red card decisions (badly as it turns out), review Who's Hot & Who's Not as we reveal the October BRFCS Player of the Month and in section 3 we look forward to a Lancashire Derby against Preston and there are two (two...count 'em!) quizzes for you to test your Rovers knowledge and recall. Learn more about your ad...

In this episode of the Round Table show, amateur kit enthusiast Ian Herbert meets kit professional enthusiast, Alex Ireland, who has written the definitive history of the football shirt in the form of "Pretty Poly - The History Of The Football Shirt". Hear all about how shirts evolved, the materials used, the most innovative designs, when things go wrong & why it's all really about long-sleeved shirts from the 90's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The panel of Hollie Hawkesford, Ian Herbert & James Marsh, ably chaired by host Roger Whiteside consider Part 1 - What happened in September ? Part 2 - Who is the Player of the Month? Who's Hot, Who's Not right now Part 3 - Hear Me Out - the panelists have a 30 second rant each about something Rovers-related & then Ian sets a quiz aimed at getting revenge on young people (who flaunt their youth!) by asking them to identify old Rovers players amongst a list of former Blackburn...

The podcast panel of Matt Grimshaw, Hollie Hawkesford, Ian Herbert Katharine McNamara, James Marsh & Michael Taylor - ably facilitated by Roger Whiteside - discusses… Part 1 - August Performances Part 2 - Who’s Hot & Who’s Not ?  Part 3 - The Transfer Deadline Part 4 - Quiz Time  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of the season opener against WBA at Ewood, the podcast panel of James Marsh, Ian Herbert & Tiebreak judge Roger Whiteside, consider who the key movers & shakers are likely to be this season & predicts their 1-24 for the upcoming championship campaign. The format owes a little to sorting methodology, agile project management techniques and squash club ladders...bear with it, you'll get the hang of it soon enough. In Part 2 Roger interviews Fraser Read, Head of Marketing at...

It was #FansTakeover day at Ewood Park on Saturday 29th July as Rovers faced Spanish opposition in the form of Girona. Listen as Roger Whiteside & James Marsh take you around Ewood recording chats with all-comers to give you a sense of the occasion. We hear from fans and journalists from all parts of the Globe; plus chats with Harry Leonard and Tyrhys Dolan. Special call out to an old friend of the podcast The One & Only J Henry who plays us out with a very special version of a song...

It's the #FansTakeover this weekend as Rovers take on (Ooh My) Girona in a friendly whilst the fans take over the pre & post match entertainment. The panel of Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert, Katharine MacNamara & James Marsh are kept in order by Roger Whiteside as they discuss Saturday's plans, Indian Tax Law, Kits & JDT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Round Table show, host Ian Herbert chats with Tony Parkes's daughter Natalie, writer Suzanne Geldard and publisher Liam Hayes about the newly published authorised biography of Mr Blackburn Rovers, Tony Parkes. Listen right to the end for your chance to win a copy of the book courtesy of the publisher, HeroBooks. The book is available at the Roverstore as well as Amazon and also as a digital version via Amazon. Tony Parkes played over 400 times for Blackburn Rovers...