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The 'What Now?' Show - Forsy & Morshaw10 Sep 202600:59:05

The transfer window recently "slammed shut" of course...but where does this leave Rovers?


Join host Roger Whiteside & the panel of Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe as they unravel the events of the last month or so...


Part 1 - On the pitch - What have we made of Rovers' first six games? Good performances in the main, but not backed up with a good points return. Leaky defensive performances, ill discipline, bad luck? Are we confident things will turn in our favour?


Part 2 - Off the pitch - Curwood and Mowbray interviews. Recruitment, injuries. Have we hit a new low?


Part 3 - August Player of the Month - (Reminder of Player of the Match vote) who else is off to a good start? Calibre of the goals.


Any Other Business


Fan Advisory Panel


Pricing at Ewood


Podcast Extra - goalscorers on the road to Cardiff....



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Kidder St Noise - Has The Death Of Physical Media Ruined Football?21 Aug 202601:17:59

Rob and Jack are back in the Kidder Street Noise podcast hot seats for another deep dive into all things football!


This week the lads get stuck into some big talking points from the last few weeks of action. They kick off by asking whether a left-footed Alebiosu could be the answer to one of the squad's long-standing puzzles, before getting into a wider chat about whether the death of physical media has changed the way we consume and connect with the game.


From there it's down to business: what does the squad actually need heading into the rest of the season? On the pitch, there's plenty to unpack too, a cup win at Burton to celebrate, plus a surprising and promising draw at Molineux that has given fans plenty to talk about. Join Rob and Jack for all this and more, and don't forget to jump into the conversation on our Discord: https://discord.gg/pe2JsX5eq

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The 'What Now?' Show - 90 Minutes In Your Legs20 Aug 202601:18:51

A new season & we're back, bigger, stronger, faster...well after the summer holidays, bigger at least..!


Host Roger Whiteside leads the panel of Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe through this "Accrington Stanley (a)" warm-up episode.


Part 1 - State of the Union - With Rovers transfer business still ongoing and a valuable point at Molineux, what are our expectations going into the new season? Focus on the Tony Mowbray effect? Rovers are a popular pick with the pundits to be relegated - can you see why?

Transfers - who should/could leave to trim the squad? Toth sale good for all parties? Our realistic incoming targets


Part 2 - Steve Curwood - what does his in-tray look like? what can we expect?


Part 3 - The Championship as a whole - our thoughts on who will be strong & who can we compete with?




The Podcast Extra - predictions


Player of the Season

Young Player of the Season

Miscellaneous prediction



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The 'What Now?' Show - Tony's Back09 Jun 202601:01:02

Tony's Back..! ...and so the 4000 Holes podcast returns from its summer hiatus to review the surprising news coming out of Ewood.


Roger Whiteside is joined by Hollie Hawkesford, Ian Herbert & Rory Larmer to discuss in...


Part 1 - TM - How & why did they land on him? What does he bring to the party? What are the pros & cons?  


Part 2 - Coach….not manager - what does that mean? Who is running the player recruitment? What does that mean for the summer? 


Part 3 - Swiss Ramble analysis thread - what does SCR mean for Rovers ability to recruit? Roger's World Cup Blackjack Game



  


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The 'What Now?' Show - That's That Then...07 May 202601:21:36

We say farewell to another season...unlike The Cranberries, not one that will linger.


Join host Roger Whiteside plus the panel of Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe as they discuss...


Part 1 - End of the season - What moment on the pitch will you remember in years to come? Conversely what non-footballing moment defines season 2025/26?


Part 2.Player of the Season - Those worthy of mentions in despatches. Young player, Rovers personality…

Goodbye to Tronstad and Hedges? 

Goal of the season? 


Part 3.The Potential Michael O’Neill shaped hole - do we think he will stay? What happens if he goes? Will Phil Jones stay/step up?


Podcast Extra

A site visit to Blackburn United, north of the border, as Ian Herbert visits BRFCS' #adoptedclub as they pursue promotion & BRFCS.com sponsors the match ball.

Interviews & insight from Alan & Brian at Blackburn United. A lovely listen.



For Tony.





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The 'What Now?' Show - Down To The Final Day09 Apr 202601:06:56

Join your host Roger Whiteside as he leads the panel of Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe through the predictions maze to assess just what are the chances of Rovers staying up.


Part 1 - As Rovers inch towards Championship survival, we review the Easter break, whilst looking ahead to the run in. How many more points do the panellists think are needed?

Have a go at predicting right here...

https://www.worldfootball.net/competition/co20/england-championship/standings-calculator/


Part 2 - March's Player Of The Month & who is leading the race for Player Of The Season


Part 3 - Is the Championship model broken?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ce35l43w83lo


Podcast Extra - Grand National fun - what would you call your Rovers related nag if it were running at Aintree?

https://talksport.com/sport/850237/cheltenham-festival-liverpool-steve-mcmanaman-robbie-fowler-horses-names-funny/


#COYB


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The Round Table Show - Blackburn Foodbank - What They Do, How YOU Could Help27 Mar 202600:32:03

BRFCS adopted Blackburn Foodbank as their partner charity for season 25/26.


In this episode Ian Herbert visits the HQ on Oakenhurst Road in Blackburn to chat with some of the people who work and volunteer to help people in Blackburn with Darwen.


Listen to find out just what goes on, how the help provided is structured & most importantly - to find out what you can do to help them.


Also some observations on Ewood events from a couple of Rovers fans down there..!


Thanks to everyone at Blackburn Foodbank for their contribution to the local community.



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The 'What Now?' Show - I Don't Think He's An Alchemist13 Mar 202601:02:11

The panel returns to review events in February (& first week of March thanks to a scheduling challenge..!).


Roger Whiteside is joined by Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe to discuss these issues:


Part 1. How do you rate the start Michael O’Neill has made as Rovers boss? How confident are you that he’s still the right man to ensure survival?


Part 2. February Player of the Month plus the Adam Forshaw redemption arc - who else can/should step forward?


Part 3. How can the execs possibly be held to account for this season’s outturn - Fans Forum seemingly isn’t it

  • Realistically what can any new CEO do? 
  • Where are we regarding an appointment? Who are the candidates? What should we expect?


Wendell Borton


When Rudy Met Neil




AOB - Youth Cup on Tuesday v Burnley, Panini stickers


Podcast Extra - Grounds quiz, play offs extended to eight teams...thoughts?



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The 'What Now?' Show - The Michael O'Neill Episode18 Feb 202600:55:21

Something of an "emergency" episode...or perhaps an urgent episode to reflect on the appointment of Michael O'Neill as the new Rovers boss, albeit only until the end of the season and on a job-share basis.


Your host Roger Whiteside leads Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe through the conversation.


Part 1 - How do we all feel about the appointment?

Part 2 - How will the jobshare element work?

Part 3 - The new backroom boys


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The 'What Now?' Show - Breaking...It's Aitor Karanka...06 Feb 202601:10:40

The 4000 Holes podcast returns with the review of January & there's a LOT to discuss.


Your host Roger Whiteside leads the panel of Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe through the events of a testing few weeks.


Part One - to what extent was it inevitable that Valerian Ismael departed Blackburn Rovers this week?


Part Two - who would you like to see installed as the next permanent Rovers manager?


Part Three - January Player of the Month in association with SuitsMe Card

Transfer window concerns - who should miss out on the final 27? 

Macron suing the club.


Podcast extra

  • Rovers quiz


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The 'What Now?' Show - I Need A Justification09 Jan 202601:15:46

Happy New Year Everyone..!


We are back with a review of a hectic December which seemed to pack in just one too many fixtures for the Ewood pitch to handle...sorry Wednesday fans.


Your host Roger Whiteside looks back with Hollie Hawkesford, Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe as they discuss in...


Part 1 - Abandonments, injuries, clean sheets yet missed opportunities the story of December. What are your overriding feelings as we head into 2026?


Part 2 - A new Match Centre sponsor & the December Player of the Month, plus where should Rovers be strengthening in the January window?


Part 3 - The Big Debate - This House Believes That The Upcoming Planned Boycott (at home to Watford) is a worthy pursuit - hear what our panelists think...


Podcast Extra - Rovers New Year Resolutions



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The Round Table Show - Sellars, England, Briggs - The Christmas Special19 Dec 202501:08:44

It's time once again for our Christmas Special & in 4000 Holes time honoured tradition we choose to rip-off a format from another podcast that we love.

This year, it's The Football Clichés podcast and their "Mesut Haaland Dicks" format in which panelists discuss their Fascinations and Irritations with modern football. It's all about those micro details that perhaps only you notice. Listen & you'll see whether the panelists have landed on something that you too have spotted...


Your compere is Ian Herbert & he teases out the issues from an illustrious panel of Stuart Grimshaw, Rob Heyn, Ryan Hildred, Michael Taylor & Roger Whiteside.


Part 1 - The Fascinations

Part 2 - The Irritations

Podcast Extra - a bit more of outtakes plus an attempt at Happy Hunting Grounds...stay tuned right to the end for a pub quiz answer & a reminder of what once was - right at the very, very end...



Merry Christmas everyone - hope it's a great one for you & yours.


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The 'What Now?' Show - I'm Just Whelmed05 Dec 202501:14:14

The panel under the auspices of host Roger Whiteside reviews November...and what a topsy-turvy month.


Join Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe as they ponder:-


Part 1 - Rovers are Jekyll & Hyde - what is going on & why?

Part 2 - Commercial Corner, November Player of the Month, Zinedine Baradji

Part 3 - The Valérien Ismaël deep dive - what is his style? Is it working?


Podcast Extra - Festive Rovers Memories


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The Round Table Show - Puddy, & the BRFC Archive25 Nov 202500:56:44

Two guests in this episode - one an author the other a curator.


In Part 1, host Ian Herbert chats with Peter Morris about his book "Puddy - The Life & Times of Syd Puddefoot" a fascinating story about a player who represented West Ham United, Blackburn Rovers and amazingly, for Falkirk after a world record transfer fee was paid.


https://www.legendspublishing.net/product/puddy/


In Part 2 the guest is Scott Mason who has brought to life an amazing resource for all Blackburn Rovers fans the BRFCS Archive. Learn what it is, how it is structured & how it can be used to settle those pub quiz discussions!


https://brfc-archive.com/



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Kidder St Noise - Fans Forum Furore12 Nov 202501:29:09

The Kidder Street Noise show is back with the real discussions around the latest fans forum & this week we're delighted to be joined by Jakob Ward (@PropaNortherner) who has all the insights from the latest instalment.


Join Rob & Jakob as they discuss the timeline around the latest fans forum, some of the things that were actually discussed & the atmosphere in the room with some of the discussions getting a bit tense!


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The 'What Now?' Show - All We Need Is Claudio Braga07 Nov 202500:59:13

The Review of October (& a bit of November) is here...but due to schedules, recorded before the Bristol City game...so listen to the very end to see who predicted the correct scoreline..!


Your host Roger Whiteside teases out the information from a panel including Hollie Hawkesford, Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe.


Part 1 - a review of the October games plus the Leicester one because we were all giddy...


Part 2 - the BRFCS Player of the Month for October, Who's Hot & Who's Not, Commercial Corner







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Part 3 - the 150th birthday, shirts, merchandise, Derby, Old Etonians



Podcast Extra - Roger sets an N quiz, Rory recalls the 125 anniversary, Hollie & Ian sing, everyone agrees Hearts have the best song, predictions for Bristol City - one of the panel got it spot on...but who?


Worth a listen right to the very end...& enter the NordVPN competition now!

[email the answer to media@brfcs.com before 16th November]



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The 'What Now?' Show - Annoyed At Us For Being Annoyed09 Oct 202501:13:31

Join host Roger Whiteside and the panel of Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe as they review September in the Rovers universe.

Not much happened so the conversation should be brief...What? Oh...


Part 1 - September started with a fine victory on the road at Watford, but was followed by the farce of the Ipswich abandonment, a wretched performance at The Valley and back-to-back winless performances at home. Is it still too early to panic? Will the players gel and performances become more consistent given time? Or should fans be bracing themselves for a long winter ahead?


Part 2 - September Player of the Month - who's hot & who's not according to the BRFCS voters


Part 3 - Any Other Business

Lancashire Telegraph and Elliott Jackson barred from the ground - what on earth...

150th Anniversary match against Old Etonians - following the fixture against Derby County

The new BRFCS Online Shop


Sponsored by The Terrace


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The Round Table Show - When 4000 Holes Visited Classic Football Shirts23 Sep 202500:40:00
One for all football shirt enthusiasts here...


4000 Holes was recently invited to visit the Classic Football Shirts HQ in Hyde to have a look at how they operate & to take a sneaky peek into "The Vault" to enthuse over the Rovers shirts that are stored in the air-conditioned, humidity controlled, access restricted strong room..!


Join Ian & Roger as they are shown around by the ever-so-helpful Jess & Louis who share their knowledge of CFS and of course, in Louis' case, Rovers shirt history.


This podcast is also available in video format so that if you prefer you can see the items actually being discussed - Links below:-


Part 1 - Behind The Scenes

Part 2 - The Vault


CFS have also kindly given us an affiliate link so any BRFCS members/4000 Holes listeners can obtain a 10% discount by using this link
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& quoting a discount code of BRFCS10 at the Checkout.



Thanks once again to Jess & Louis for their time, energy & enthusiasm.

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The 'What Now?' Show - It Can't Go On Like This02 Sep 202500:52:46

The WNS returns to review August & that means the transfer window, early results and off-field shenanigans.


Part 1 - The Transfer Window - the ins & outs - what does it mean? What are the highs & lows of the business Rovers have undertaken.

Part 2 - August - Five games, four defeats in all competitions. Which players have impressed, where do we foresee problems? Are we going to be OK?

Part 3 - BRFCS POTM voting. The Championship in the round - where are the surprises? Derby County...


Join host Roger Whiteside & panelists Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer, James Marsh & Rich Sharpe as they pore over the month just gone.

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The 'What Now?' Show - 20 Minutes From The Play-Offs05 Aug 202501:03:05

On the cusp of another new season - the panel reviews the summer trading, casts their eye around the rest of the Championship and predicts Rovers fate for 2025/26.


Who will be the new heroes?

Are Rovers a dodgy shoulder or a muddy hill?

How many times will Derby beat Rovers next season?



Listen carefully to find out..!


Roger Whiteside guides Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Jared Plotts through the running order...

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Kidder St Noise Meets Rachel Dugdale27 May 202500:52:02

Join Robert as he interviews 'former' Blackburn Rovers Women's full back Rachel Dugdale as they discuss:


  • Self relegation
  • ACL injuries & recovery
  • Future opportunities
  • Lack of communication


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The 'What Now?' Show - Season 24-25 Reviewed20 May 202501:13:46

The season has finally ended - no play-off glory but still plenty to look back upon & discuss.


Host Roger Whiteside is joined by Hollie Hawkesford, Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Jared Plotts to unravel what we've just enjoyed/endured*

*delete as appropriate.


Part 1 - Looking solely on the pitch, the panel's thoughts at the end of the season now the dust has settled

Standout Performance/Match

Pre season expectations vs final position


Part 2 - BRFCS Player of the Season, plus others who deserve a mention

The Sung & Unsung heroes

Who could've…...but didn't


Part 3 - The summer ahead

Confidence in Valerien Ismael and the 'gang of three' to deliver a squad capable of staying in the division then challenging for the playoffs...?

The future of the Rovers Women's team



PODCAST EXTRA

Where were you in '95?


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The Round Table Show - Remembering 199513 May 202501:09:49

In this special 30th Anniversary episode we recall the heady days of 1995 (& in so doing snub Rudy Gestede..!).

If you were around, this is shameless nostalgia, if you weren't, this is what it once was like when a Rovers owner used to "Think Big!".


Join host & producer Ian Herbert as he chats with former PL referee (& Rovers season ticket holder) Tony Leake and fellow Rovers fans Katharine McNamara, Michael Taylor & Roger Whiteside.


We recall the highs/lows & the tension of that final week...do you have the bottle to listen to the end? ;)


There's only one Jack Walker.



Thanks to The Terrace for their support.

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The 'What Now?' Show - Start Again...We've Cocked It Up Already..!16 Apr 202501:02:03

The What Now? Show is back to dissect the eventful last few weeks.


Join your host Roger Whiteside & panelists Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe for their considered reflections as they discuss...


Part 1 - On The Pitch - what are we making of Valérien Ismäel so far ?

Part 2 - Jared's somewhat downbeat Transatlantic Vibe plus Rory's Rants - how is the fanbase feeling? What has been the impact of the recent media blitz from the club?

Part 3 - Season tickets, contracts, 150th anniversary, the 4000 Holes fanzine returns


Podcast Extra - the missing men quiz...


Sponsored by The Terrace

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Rovers Inc - I Don't See Any Method At All Sir07 Apr 202500:49:14

The Rovers Inc Show is back to try & make sense of the current off-field issues at Rovers & there's a LOT to discuss!


Join host Paul Worthington, with guests Simon Burns, Steven Lindsay, Michael Taylor & occasional interjections from "Producer Ian" as they consider...


Part 1 - The latest accounts for BRFC - what does it mean?

Part 2 - The flurry of recent communications from the club - what are the impacts on the fanbase & therefore the economics of the club's business model?

Part 3 - Where to from here? What's next?

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The Round Table Show - The One With Faris Badwan From The Horrors21 Mar 202500:55:31

The Round Table is dusted down once again as host Ian Herbert welcomes as his special guest, Faris Badwan, lead singer of The Horrors & a very keen Blackburn Rovers fan.

Listen to find out Faris' proudest career moment, meeting Neville Southall and what garment is thrown on stage to him these days..! That Soccer AM goal is discussed of course...


The band has a new album out today & snippets from the new single 'Ariel' opened up the episode.



The Horrors

The Horrors today (21/3/25) release an anthemic new single ‘More Than Life’, the fourth track to be taken from their forthcoming sixth studio album ‘Night Life’, out March 21st via Fiction Records. 

”More Than Life” has a different type of intensity to our recent singles, it’s more driving and direct. It was written in the middle of Canary Wharf, which looks more like Blade Runner everyday. It’s such a strange place to do anything creative as the surroundings feel particularly stark.” explained the band.


THE HORRORS LIVE DATES:

Thu 20th Mar - Banquet, Pryzm, Kingston (Instore)

Fri 21st Mar - Rough Trade East, London (Instore)

Sat 22nd Mar - Resident, Brighton (Instore)

Sun 23rd Mar - Rough Trade, Bristol (Instore)

Tue 25th Mar - Rough Trade Liverpool (Instore)

Wed 26th Mar - Piccadilly, Night & Day Cafe, Manchester (Instore)

Thu 27th Mar - Crash, Brudenell Social Club, Leeds (Instore)

3rd April - Sala Capitol, Santiago de Compostela

5th April - Barcelona Psych Fest, Paral-lel 62, Barcelona

6th April - Sala Mon, Madrid

7th April - Sala Moon, Valencia

9th April - Hard Club, Porto

10th April – Republica Da Musica, Lisbon

24th/25th May - Dot To Dot Festival (Headline)


After nearly 20 years making music, there are few bands who’ve created a canon as determinedly innovative and consistently critically-acclaimed as The Horrors. Emerging as zeitgeist-shaking garage-goths on their 2007 debut ‘Strange House’, before taking a sharp left turn for their Mercury-nominated follow up ‘Primary Colours’, since the beginning they’ve roamed freely between genres. 2011’s ‘Skying’ won the NME Award for Best Album; ‘V’ was heralded as “a triumph” in a five-star Guardian review, while 2021’s pair of EPs - ‘Lout’ and ‘Against The Blade’ - marked a new chapter with their most industrial, uncompromising output yet.



For more information please contact:

Claire.Coulton@s-414.com and Henry.Evans.Harding@s-414.com


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The 'What Now?' Show - Dr Rovers Will See You Now12 Mar 202500:51:17

The panel reviews February & March to date, taking stock of the chastening defeats at Swansea & Derby but hoping that a cold, wet Wednesday night at Stoke might provoke a change in fortunes.

Host Roger Whiteside is joined by Hollie Hawkesford, Ian Herbert & Rich Sharpe.


Part 1 - Rovers in 'Big Occasion' games

Part 2 - February Player Of The Month

Part 3 - How is Valerien settling in? What's happening at WATR (the Rovers Trust)?


Podcast extra - one of Roger's cunning quizzes...

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The 'What Now?' Show - Welcome Valerien28 Feb 202500:42:31

Welcome Valerien...Ewood awaits and is curious as to what's in store.


Join host Roger & panellists Ian & Rory as they work out how we arrived at Ismael, what it might mean and what the future could hold.

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The 'What Now?' Show - Farewell John, We Hardly Knew You11 Feb 202500:43:43

An Emergency What Now? Show to handle the fallout & falling out following the departure of John Eustace to Derby County.


Your host Roger Whiteside elicits the thoughts of Mike Delap, Ian Herbert & Rich Sharpe in this special edition.


That club statement

The events leading up to it

What next - the responses...

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The 'What Now?' Show - It Looks Like They've Winged It07 Feb 202501:08:31

The 'What Now?' Show returns to review January, especially the window and all that entails.

Host Roger Whiteside is joined by Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe as they discuss...


Part 1 - With 15 games to go, do Rovers have what it takes to maintain a playoff challenge or is it Deja vu all over again?


Part 2 - Six new additions in January. how would you grade Rudy Gestede's first January window? Has the damage already been done? Who misses out on registration?


Part 3 - FA Cup distractions, February fixtures



Podcast Extra Quiz - "We always lose to them..."


This episode is brought to you in association with The Terrace https://theterracestore.com/collections/blackburn-rovers


& PSL Soccer Leagues https://www.pslsoccer.co.uk/contact/


Thanks to them for their support.



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Kidder St Noise - Who Is Europe's Worst Striker?24 Jan 202500:57:32

The Kidder Street Noise show is back after a lengthy break with illness and a busy winter schedule!


Join Rob & Lewis as they discuss the current manager John Eustace and the work he's done so far this season.

All the key points from November's fans forum will be discussed before moving in to more recent times and talking about what needs to happen this month to ensure a positive end to the season.

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The 'What Now?' Show - Have You Ever Seen Rovers Beat Burnley?10 Jan 202500:58:50

It's the review of December...and selected bits of January as host Roger Whiteside elicits Rovers opinions from Ian Herbert, Rich Sharpe & Michael Taylor.


Part 1 - December review

A month of two halves

Key injuries and no wins against the top teams. Where do Rovers sit heading into January?


Part 2 - December POTM and also halfway POTS scores - who's leading the way?


Part 3 - Deeper dive into the derby defeat

What do we need in January to stay in contention?

A perfect transfer window sees how many come in? What positions? 


Any other business...

FA Cup musings


Plus the usual Podcast Extra Quiz 

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The Round Table Show - The 2024 New Year Special30 Dec 202400:39:30

It's the New Year Special - the panel considers these topics...


Entirely fictional but plausible Rovers players - names that sound right but are entirely made up, including career history/highlights

 

What strongly-held (at the time) Rovers opinion are you now prepared to accept was completely wrong?


Which pop/rock star would you like to see managing Rovers & why?

 

Which aspect of Rovers history do you recall differently from that enshrined in the history books?

 

Tell us a funny story... 


Join host Ian Herbert, with panelists Mike Delap, Stuart Grimshaw, Michael Taylor & Roger Whiteside as they trawl the memory banks to conjure up some happy memories.

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The Round Table Show - The 2024 Christmas Special23 Dec 202400:39:49

It's the Christmas Special - the panel considers these topics...


If you could travel back in time to a seminal Rovers moment and change one thing what would it be, why & what would have happened? A Rovers Sliding Doors moment…

 

Which Rovers player/manager (past or present) would be best suited to be Prime Minister & why?

 

What aspect/feature do you most miss from the old Ewood Park?

 

Film titles - Add “Rovers” to a Film Title to make it more interesting - with a synopsis (if a Christmas Movie even better….)

 

Rovers players that really could have been in bands - could be looks, name…which band, what instrument, why?

 

What piece of Rovers merch is currently not on sale in the club shop but really ought to be?

 

What should be in John Eustace’s Christmas Stocking?



Join host Ian Herbert, with panelists Mike Delap, Stuart Grimshaw, James Marsh, Michael Taylor & Roger Whiteside as they trawl the memory banks to conjure up some happy memories.



 

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The 'What Now?' Show - Jonathan Douglas In A Car Wash06 Dec 202401:01:16

The What Now? Show returns to discuss events in November, looks forward to the festive period and introduces a panel debutant - plus a podcast extra with Roger's Grand Pointless/Family Fortunes Alliterative Quiz...see if you can do better than Rich Sharpe..!


Join host Roger Whiteside plus panelists Hollie Hawkesford, Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe as they consider the month just been and the month to come.


Part One - Where do Rovers stand ahead of the busy festive period? What do they need to sustain or improve in order to remain in contention?


Part Two - the BRFCS Player Of The Month - who deserves to be mentioned in despatches? How much credit does John Eustace have in the bank?


Part Three - Introducing Rory Larmer & his history of Rovers player car-related anecdotes..! What is BlueSky? Why might it be of interest to Rovers fans? The FA Cup draw is discussed & a few other bits of AOB


Podcast Extra - as trailed - Roger's Grand Pointless/Family Fortunes Alliterative Quiz



Blue Sky links:

https://bsky.app/profile/brfcs.bsky.social

https://bsky.app/profile/roversfanzine.bsky.social

https://bsky.app/profile/mcderples.bsky.social

https://bsky.app/profile/rorylarmer.bsky.social

https://bsky.app/profile/rogwhiteside.bsky.social




Thanks for listening & all the very best for Christmas from the 4000 Holes podcast team.

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The Rovers Inc. Show - We Should Be More Grateful29 Nov 202400:49:29

The Rovers Inc Show returns to discuss all the key off the field events surrounding Ewood Park.


Host Paul Worthington welcomes Simon Burns, Ian Herbert & Steven Lindsay to the panel as they consider:


  • The latest Venky's London Ltd accounts - what's happened, what does it mean?
  • The latest on the seemingly never-ending court case - to what extent does this actually matter?
  • The recruitment strategy under Rudy Gestede - what does the departure of John Park mean?





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Kidder St Noise - Angel Investor Names New CEO15 Nov 202400:55:47

The Kidder Street Noise show is back for its third season as it joins the famous 4000 Holes podcast stable.


It’s been a while since the last episode because we’ve felt like some of the last few episodes have sounded exactly the same, lack of investment, troubles off the pitch so we’ve tried to approach this episode from a different angle, asking the question, what would we do if we were CEO?


Actions that we feel could easily be applied to improve things both on and off the pitch.

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The 'What Now?' Show - One Too Few Artists01 Nov 202400:59:41

It's the October review on the What Now? Show as Roger Whiteside guides the panel of Hollie Hawkesford, Ian Herbert & Rich Sharpe through a packed agenda.


In Part 1 - has October exposed the team? How should the fans be feeling?

Part 2 - The BRFCS Player Of The Month reveal - followed by a discussion of the squad highs & lows across the month

Part 3 - Ticket checks, kits restocked, birthday greetings


Podcast Extra - the missing men quiz


Bonus points for anyone recognising the sketch show...

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The Round Table Show - Double Diamond - 100 Years Of Umbro10 Oct 202400:48:21

In this episode Alex Ireland makes a welcome return to the 4000 Holes Round Table to tell us all-out his new book chronicling the history of one of the UK's most iconic sports brands - Umbro.


Double Diamond - 100 Years Of Umbro is out now - learn more its evolution & content with the author right here...


Ian Herbert poses the questions and reveals a childhood desire to design kits and both of our panellists reveal their all time favourite Umbro football jerseys.


https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/double-diamond

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The 'What Now?' Show - Your 1st Name Is Bobby Mimms?02 Oct 202400:58:18


It's the end of the month so it's time for the 'What Now?' Show to review September's performances* - join your host Roger Whiteside as he discusses current Ewood events with Ian Herbert & Rich Sharpe.


In Part 1 - we have the September performance review, two home wins, zero goals conceded an unbeaten start. Are Rovers the real deal*? Plus the latest in Transatlantic Vibes from our Ohio corn correspondent Jared


Part 2 - we reveal the September Player of the Month. Who has impressed, whose position is under threat? Where does an inform, fit, firing, Todd Cantwell slot into the team?


Part 3 - Tough October tests, Coventry and Plymouth two grounds where Rovers have notoriously struggled in recent visits. Swansea/West Brom both in top 10, sternest home tests to date? Swansea double over Rovers last campaign also


Stay to the end for an update on BRFCS/4000 Holes merchandise & a topical quiz to test the memory banks.




*This episode was recorded on Monday 30th September...yeah, we know...

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Kidder St Noise - A Bite For Sore Eyes...allegedly27 Sep 202400:49:53

The Kidder Street Noise show is back for its third season as it joins the famous 4000 Holes podcast stable.


Join Robert & Lewis in this week's episode as they review the action, or lack of, in the Lancashire derby against Preston North End.


In the second half of the podcast the boys will be discussing the bigger points from the fans forum and the future of the club after our concerns have been well and truly quashed…

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Kidder St Noise - They Were Lucky!11 Sep 202400:53:22

The Kidder Street Noise show is back for its third season as it joins the famous 4000 Holes podcast stable. 


Join Robert & Lewis in this week's episode as they review their recent trip over East Lancashire for the derby day fixture vs Burnley. 


The boys will be discussing what they think of Turf Moor, the performance of the officials and finally they'll be delving into individual player performances as well as comments on the manager.

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The 'What Now?' Show - As Good As It Gets05 Sep 202400:54:49

The 'What Now?' Show returns to review August with host Roger Whiteside joined by former Lancs Telegraph reporter Rich Sharpe & current enthusiastic amateur Ian Herbert.


In Part 1 they discuss the Burnley game, the referee, spectacular derby goals, ten man resilience and the key takeaways from a memorable encounter


Part 2 covers the BRFCS Player Of The Month and the birth of Ohashi-mania


In Part 3 the conversation moves onto the demise of "the project" and assesses the new regime's activity in the transfer market which seems to be creating new cult heroes. We look at the rise of former Rover Lee Carsley, the sad passing of Sven Goran Eriksson and discuss the new line of BRFCS merchandise.




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The Kidder St Noise Show Joins 4000 Holes29 Aug 202400:59:19

The Kidder Street Noise show is back for its third season as it joins the famous 4000 Holes podcast stable.


Join Robert & Lewis in their first episode in their plush new surroundings as they review all the changes we've seen at Ewood through the summer and the performances so far this season.


In the final part of the podcast, the boys will look ahead to this weekend's crunch fixture as we make the short journey over to Burnley for the first East Lancs derby of the season.

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The Rovers Inc. Show - The Gregg Broughton Experience16 Aug 202400:45:34

The Rovers Inc. Show is back for its second episode with your host Paul Worthington who is joined by the panel of Simon Burns, Ian Herbert, Steven Lindsay & Michael Taylor.


In this episode the panel tries to make sense of :-


  • what might the owners' aspirations be for the club?
  • what is realistic?
  • what might a successful model look like?
  • what could we learn from those clubs who have had traumatic times in recent years?
  • what does the outcome of the impending Indian court case mean for the club - if anything meaningful at all?


https://www.thebusinessdesk.com/northwest/news/2130276-judge-in-india-delays-final-blackburn-rovers-funding-hearing-until-after-start-of-next-season

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The 'What Now?' Show - Predictions Special06 Aug 202400:54:31

The new season is almost upon us & so it's *that* time of year where our pundit panel stick their heads above the parapet to share who they think will win the Championship, who else will be promoted, the relegation candidates, where our beloved Rovers will finish as well as a notable mad sh!t prediction for something that might happen this season..!

We also welcome Robert & Lewis from the Kidder St Noise Show who will be joining the 4000 Holes stable this season.


Who predicted Rovers to finish 12th, who predicted 24th, who predicted turmoil for Plymouth Argyle, who suggested that the P45s will be flying around Ewood early next year...listen to find out.

Roger Whiteside is our host as usual, joined by Josh Boswell, Ian Herbert, Lewis Heyn, Robert Heyn & James Marsh.

Our Transatlantic correspondent Jared has sent us his thoughts in the first of his "Transatlantic Vibes" series. We also have predictions from abroad from our Rovers Inc. show hosts Paul Worthington & Simon Burns.



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The Round Table Show - Me & 3 Ferrets Man!18 Jul 202400:54:41

The Round Table Show is back & we have a fabulous chat with a US based fan Jared Plotts about his 20+year love affair with Rovers.


How did it start? How does he manage to keep enthused "from a cornfield in Ohio" about the issues in our part of East Lancashire?


We chat Ryan Nelson, Benni McCarthy, Tugay & er...Duncan McGuire in a wide-ranging conversation with one of Rovers most colourful supporters.


Roger Whiteside poses the questions & producer Ian chips in every now & then as is his wont..!


Listen right to the end to find out the best thing about life in Lancashire..!

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The 'What Now?' Show - Can't Fund, Won't Fund?11 Jul 202400:47:56

The 'What Now?' Show returns for season 24/25 with a summer review of activities so far...including :-


  • Rovers Women's team - what's going on?
  • Venky's - is it Can't Fund or Won't Fund?
  • Shiny new kits
  • The current squad strength
  • The new Rovers Inc. show


Roger Whiteside is your host as usual as Ian Herbert & Linz Lewis join to try to explain current events at & around Ewood Park.

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The Rovers Inc. Show02 Jul 202400:38:09

Episode 1: Welcome to Rovers Inc


A new show looking behind the scenes at what is going on off the field at Ewood Park. Stepping away from the Saturday 3pm headlines, Rovers Inc will analyse the latest news when it comes to the club’s finances, how the club is run from a corporate governance perspective, and the role of senior leadership at the club, from those based at Ewood to the owners in India. 


In this episode we take an initial look at the commercial aspects of the new front of shirt sponsor and ask what the return of Rudy Gestede means in terms of how the club will be run?


Hosted by Paul Worthington with commentary & opinions from Simon Burns, Ian Herbert & Michael Taylor.


https://www.thebusinessdesk.com/northwest/news/2135248-heavy-hearts-as-vape-company-reaches-end-of-blackburn-rovers-shirt-sponsor-deal

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The 'What Now?' Show - The Team Of Short Names02 May 202401:06:32

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 troubles in India, poor recruitment, sloppiness in January? What would you change first ahead of next season, no matter which Division?

3. April Player of the Month, Fans Forum concerns, new EFL TV deal and potential impact on season tickets


plus...in the Podcast Extra - a public admission of defeat about away fans at Ewood and a quiz question

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