2023–24 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season explained

The 2023–24 season was the 136th season in the existence of Blackburn Rovers Football Club and the club's sixth consecutive season in the Championship. In addition to the domestic league, they also competed in the FA Cup and the EFL Cup.

Season summary

May

On 19 May 2023, Rovers confirmed their retained list for the 2023–24 season. The club confirmed Bradley Dack, Ben Brereton Diaz, Daniel Ayala, Danny Butterworth, Dan Pike, Sam Burns, Aidan Dowling, George Chmiel, Will Blease & Ryan Wilson will all leave the club when their contracts end on 30 June. Jared Harlock, Lenni Cirino & Alex Baker have all had their contracts extended by a further 12 months, whilst Zak Gilsenan, Patrick Gamble and Isaac Whitehall have been offered new contracts. The following scholars have also been offered their first professional contracts with the club Dominik Biniek, Adam Caddick, Leo Duru, Ben Fyles and Charlie Olson.

On 22 May 2023, Rovers announced academy defender Charlie Olson had signed his 1st professional contract, a 1-year deal until 2024 with the option of a further 12 months.^[3]

On 23 May 2023, Rovers announced academy midfielder Adam Caddick had signed his 1st professional contract, a 1-year deal until 2024 with the option of a further 12 months.^[4]

On 24 May 2023, Rovers announced academy midfielder Ben Fyles had signed his 1st professional contract, a 1-year deal until 2024 with the option of a further 12 months.^[5]

On 25 May 2023, Rovers announced academy defender Leo Duru had signed his 1st professional contract, a 1-year deal until 2024 with the option of a further 12 months.^[6]

On 26 May 2023, Rovers announced academy forward Dominik Biniek had signed his 1st professional contract, a 1-year deal until 2024 with the option of a further 12 months.^[7]

On 27 May 2023, Rovers announced u21 defender Patrick Gamble had signed a new contract, a 2-year deal until 2025 with the option of a further 12 months.

June

On 19 June 2023, Rovers announced u21 attacker Zak Gilsenan had signed a new contract, a 2-year deal until 2025 with the option of a further 12 months.

On 28 June 2023, Rovers announced u21 midfielder Isaac Whitehall had signed a new contract, a 1-year deal until 2024.^[8]

July

On 10 July 2023, Rovers announced defender Joe Rankin-Costello had signed a new long-term contract, a 4-year deal until 2027.

On 29 July 2023, Rovers announced striker Harry Leonard had signed a new long-term contract, a 4-year deal until 2027.

August

On 3 August 2023, Rovers announced u21 goalkeeper Felix Goddard had signed a new 2-year deal until 2025.

September

On 29 September 2023, Rovers announced u18 defender Tom Atcheson had signed his 1st professional contract, a 2 and half year deal until 2026.

November

On 28 November 2023, Rovers announced midfielder Sammie Szmodics had signed a new contract, a 2 and half year deal until 2026, with the option of a further 12 months.

February

On 2 February 2024, Rovers announced u21 midfielder Kristi Montgomery had signed a new contract, a 2 and half year deal until 2026, with the option of a further 12 months.

On 8 February 2024, Rovers announced they had been unsuccessful in attempts to sign Duncan McGuire on loan from MLS side Orlando City, A deal had been agreed between the two clubs on February 1 for the player to join on loan until the end of the season, with a view to making the move permanent in the summer but despite all relevant paperwork being completed and uploaded onto the system in good time, the signed registration documents were not submitted prior to the 11pm deadline.^[9]

On 9 February 2024, Rovers announced Jon Dahl Tomasson had left his position as Head Coach by mutual consent along with assistant coach Remy Reynierse, with immediate effect.^[10] Rovers announced John Eustace as the new Head Coach, signing a two-and-a-half-year deal. He will be joined by Matt Gardiner who will be his assistant coach.^[11]

On 24 February 2024, Rovers announced Keith Downing as John Eustace's assistant coach alongside Matt Gardiner, also Ben Rosen will leave the club at the end of the month, with Karl Hodges stepping up as interim Head of Performance.^[12]

March

On 18 March 2024, Rovers announced u21 goalkeeper Nick Michalski had signed his 1st professional contract, a 2-year deal until 2026

April

On 23 April 2024, Rovers announced Sammie Szmodics had been voted Player of the Season & also voted Players Player of the Season, he also won most Player of the Match award shared with Scott Wharton, Ryan Hedges's goal against Watford was voted Goal of the Season & Sondre Tronstad was named Newcomer of the year.^[13]

May

On 4 May 2024, Sammie Szmodics was presented with the Championships Golden Boot award.^[14]

On 13 May 2024, Rovers announced u21 defender Leo Duru had signed a new contract, a 2-year deal until 2026, with the option of a further 12 months. Rovers also announced Club Secretary Ian Silvester had left the club & have appointed Brett Baker as head of football administration.^[15]

On 15 May 2024, Rovers announced u21 midfielder James Edmondson had signed a new contract, a 3-year deal until 2027.

On 17 May 2024, Rovers announced u18 forward Joe Boggan had signed his 1st professional contract, a 2-year deal until 2026.^[16]

On 18 May 2024, Rovers announced Director of Football Gregg Broughton had left the club by mutual consent.^[17]

Backroom staff

Backroom staff last updated on 9 February 2024. List is representative of staff available on rovers.co.uk.^[18]

First-team squad

Players and squad numbers last updated on 1 February 2024. List is representative of players who have made an appearance for the first-team this season and of information available on Rovers.co.uk.^[19]

Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.	Pos.	Nat.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Year joined	Contract expires	Joined from	Other	Ref.
Goalkeepers
1	GK		Aynsley Pears	1998 4, df=yes	2020	2027			[20]
12	GK		Leopold Wahlstedt	1999 7, df=yes	2023	2026	Odd		[21]
34	GK		Joe Hilton	1999 10, df=yes	2019	2025	Everton	On loan at Macclesfield	[22]
35	GK		Jordan Eastham	2001 9, df=yes	2018	2025	Academy	on loan at Hyde United	[23]
38	GK		Nicholas Michalski	2007 3, df=yes	2023	2026	Academy		[24]
Defenders
2	DF		Callum Brittain	1998 3, df=yes	2022	2026	Barnsley		[25]
3	DF		Harry Pickering	1998 12, df=yes	2021	2027 (+1)	Crewe Alexandra	Option for 12-month extension	[26]
4	DF		Connor O'Riordan	2003 10, df=yes	2024	2028	Crewe Alexandra		[27]
5	DF		Dominic Hyam	1995 12, df=yes	2022	2025	Coventry City		[28]
14	DF		Billy Koumetio	2002 11, df=yes	2024	2024	Liverpool	On loan for the 2023–24 season	[29]
15	DF		Patrick Gamble	2003 10, df=yes	2010	2025 (+1)	Academy	Option for 12-month extension	[30]
16	DF		Scott Wharton	1997 10, df=yes	2010	2027	Academy		[31]
17	DF		Hayden Carter	1999 12, df=yes	2014	2027	Academy		[32]
25	DF		Jake Batty	2005 4, df=yes	2021	2025	Academy		[33]
26	DF		Sam Barnes	2001 3, df=yes	2012	2024 (+1)	Academy	Option for 12-month extension	[34]
31	DF		Tom Atcheson	2006 10, df=yes	2023	2026	Academy		[35]
40	DF		Rhys Doherty	2005 12, df=yes	2017	2024	Academy		[36]
41	DF		Leo Duru	2005 1, df=yes	2015	2026 (+1)	Academy	Option for 12-month extension	[37]
45	DF		Ben Chrisene	2004 1, df=yes	2024	2024	Aston Villa	On loan for the 2023–24 season	[38]
55	DF		Kyle McFadzean	1987 2, df=yes	2024	2024	Coventry City		[39]
Midfielders
6	MF		Sondre Tronstad	1995 8, df=yes	2023	2026	Vitesse		[40]
7	MF		Arnór Sigurðsson	1999 5, df=yes	2023	2025	CSKA Moscow		[41]
8	MF		Sammie Szmodics	1995 9, df=yes	2022	2026 (+1)	Peterborough United	Option for 12-month extension	[42]
10	MF		Tyrhys Dolan	2001 12, df=yes	2020	2024 (+1)	Preston North End	Option for 12-month extension	[43]
11	MF		Joe Rankin-Costello	1999 7, df=yes	2014	2027	Academy		[44]
19	MF		Ryan Hedges	1995 7, df=yes	2022	2025 (+1)	Aberdeen	Option for 12-month extension	[45]
21	MF		John Buckley	1999 10, df=yes	2006	2027	Academy		[46]
22	MF		Zak Gilsenan	2003 5, df=yes	2019	2025 (+1)	Liverpool	Option for 12-month extension	[47]
23	MF		John Fleck	1991 8, df=yes	2024	2024	Sheffield United		[48]
24	MF		Andrew Moran	2003 10, df=yes	2023	2024	Brighton & Hove Albion	On loan for the 2023–24 season	[49]
27	MF		Lewis Travis	1997 10, df=yes	2014	2026	Academy	on loan at Ipswich Town	[50]
28	MF		Charlie Weston	2004 7, df=yes	2019	2024	Academy	on loan at Kidderminster Harriers	[51]
30	MF		Jake Garrett	2003 3, df=yes	2013	2027	Academy		[52]
36	MF		James Edmondson	2005 11, df=yes	2011	2027	Academy		[53]
39	MF		Kristi Montgomery	2004 5, df=yes	2013	2026 (+1)	Academy	Option for 12-month extension	[54]
42	MF		Rory Finneran	2008 2, df=yes	2016		Academy
44	MF		Yasin Ayari	2003 10, df=yes	2024	2024	Brighton & Hove Albion	On loan for the 2023–24 season	[55]
Forwards
9	FW		Sam Gallagher	1995 9, df=yes	2019	2024 (+1)	Southampton	Option for 12-month extension	[56]
18	FW		Dilan Markanday	2001 8, df=yes	2022	2025 (+1)	Tottenham Hotspur	Option for 12-month extension	[57]
20	FW		Harry Leonard	2003 9, df=yes	2013	2027	Academy		[58]
29	FW		Jack Vale	2001 3, df=yes	2017	2025 (+1)	Academy	Option for 12-month extension, On loan at Motherwell	[59]
32	FW		Igor Tyjon	2008 3, df=yes	2023		Academy
33	FW		Semir Telalović	1999 12, df=yes	2023	2026 (+1)	Borussia Mönchengladbach	Option for 12-month extension	[60]
37	FW		Tom Bloxham	2005 4, df=yes	2023	2025	Tottenham Hotspur	On loan at Harrogate Town	[61]

Transfers

In

Date	Pos	Player	Transferred from	Fee	Ref	Other
15 May 2023		Nathan Dlamini	Aston Villa	Free Transfer	[62]	Signed for Blackburn Rovers U18's
21 June 2023			CSKA Moscow	End of Season	[63]	Joins until the end of season after exercising his right to move clubs in accordance with current FIFA regulations
1 July 2023			Plymouth Argyle	Free Transfer	[64]
1 July 2023			Vitesse	Free Transfer
1 July 2023			Tottenham Hotspur	Free Transfer		Signed for Blackburn Rovers U21's
8 August 2023			Odds	Undisclosed
1 September 2023				Undisclosed
1 January 2024				Free Transfer
24 January 2024				Undisclosed
31 January 2024				Free Transfer
1 February 2024				Free Transfer

Out

Date	Pos	Player	Transferred to	Fee	Ref
30 June 2023				Released	[65] [66]
30 June 2023		Will Blease	Unattached	Released
30 June 2023			Villarreal	Released	[67] [68]
30 June 2023				Released	[69]
30 June 2023				Released	[70] [71]
30 June 2023		George Chmiel		Released
30 June 2023				Released	[72] [73] [74]
30 June 2023		Aidan Dowling		Released	[75]
30 June 2023			Tranmere Rovers	Released	[76]
30 June 2023		Ryan Wilson		Released	[77]
7 July 2023				Free Transfer	[78]
25 July 2023				Undisclosed	[79]
3 August 2023				Undisclosed	[80]
5 August 2023				Undisclosed	[81]
1 February 2024				Undisclosed	[82]
1 February 2024			Stoke City	Undisclosed	[83]

Loans in

Date	Pos	Player	Loaned from	On loan until	Ref	Other
26 August 2023				End of Season
31 August 2023				10 January 2024	[84] [85]
5 January 2024				End of Season
5 January 2024				End of Season
1 February 2024				End of Season

Loans out

Date	Pos	Player	Loaned to	On loan until	Ref	Other
3 August 2023		Felix Goddard		30 December 2023	[86] [87]
9 August 2023		Jared Harlock		End of Season	[88]
1 September 2023		John Buckley		2 January 2024	[89] [90]
1 September 2023		Georgie Gent		End of Season	[91]
1 September 2023		Jack Vale		5 January 2024	[92] [93]
1 September 2023		Ethan Walker		2 January 2024	[94]
9 November 2023		Jalil Saadi		15 January 2024	[95] [96]
2 January 2024		Ethan Walker		End of Season	[97]
5 January 2024		Lewis Travis		End of Season	[98]
6 January 2024		Jordan Eastham		End of Season	[99]
31 January 2024		Jack Vale		End of Season	[100]
1 February 2024		Tom Bloxham		End of Season	[101]
23 February 2024		Joe Hilton		End of Season	[102]
19 March 2024		Charlie Weston		End of Season	[103]

Pre-season and friendlies

On May 26, Blackburn announced their first pre-season fixture, against Accrington Stanley.^[104] Two further friendlies were added to the schedule on 5 June, against Fleetwood Town and Barnsley.^[105] A day later, another two additions were added to the pre-season calendar, Stockport County and Girona.^[106] A pre-season training camp in Austria was also announced, along with a friendly against TSV Hartberg.^[107]

Competitions

Championship

See main article: 2023–24 EFL Championship.

Matches

On 22 June, the EFL Championship fixtures were released.^[108]

FA Cup

See main article: 2023–24 FA Cup.

Rovers entered the competition in the third round and were drawn at home to Cambridge United^{[109] [110]} then to Wrexham in the fourth round^{[111] [112]} and Newcastle United in the fifth round.^{[113] [114]}

EFL Cup

See main article: 2023–24 EFL Cup.

Blackburn were drawn at home against Walsall in the first round,^[115] away to Harrogate Town in the second round,^[116] back at home against Cardiff City for the third round^[117] and then away again, against Chelsea, in the fourth round.^[118]

Squad statistics

Appearances and goals

^[119]

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Goalscorers

^[119]

Rank	No.	Pos.	Name	League	FA Cup	EFL Cup	width=70	Total
1	8	MF	Sammie Szmodics	27	6	0	33
2	7	MF	Arnór Sigurðsson	5	1	1	7
3	9	FW	Sam Gallagher	3	1	1	5
=	10	MF	Tyrhys Dolan	5	0	0	5
5	20	FW	Harry Leonard	3	1	0	4
=	24	MF	Andrew Moran	2	0	2	4
=	30	MF	Jake Garrett	1	0	3	4
8	18	FW	Dilan Markanday	1	0	2	3
=	21	MF	John Buckley	0	0	3	3
10	11	MF	Joe Rankin-Costello	2	0	0	2
=	16	DF	Scott Wharton	2	0	0	2
=	19	MF	Ryan Hedges	2	0	0	2
=	22	MF	Zak Gilsenan	0	0	2	2
=	23	MF	Adam Wharton	2	0	0	2
15	2	DF	Callum Brittain	1	0	0	1
=	3	DF	Harry Pickering	1	0	0	1
=	4	DF	James Hill	1	0	0	1
=	5	DF	Dominic Hyam	1	0	0	1
=	6	MF	Sondre Tronstad	0	1	0	1
=	14	FW	Niall Ennis	0	0	1	1
=	36	MF	James Edmondson	0	0	1	1
=	37	MF		0	0	1	1
—	—	—	Own goal	1	0	0	1
Total				60	10	17	87

Assists

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Rank	No.	Pos.	Name	League	FA Cup	EFL Cup	width=70	Total
1	24	MF	Andrew Moran	6	0	3	9
2	2	DF	Callum Brittain	6	1	1	8
=	9	FW	Sam Gallagher	3	2	1	6
4	19	MF	Ryan Hedges	3	0	2	5
5	4	DF	James Hill	3	0	1	4
=	7	MF	Arnór Sigurðsson	2	2	0	4
=	8	MF	Sammie Szmodics	4	0	0	4
=	10	MF	Tyrhys Dolan	4	0	0	4
=	11	MF	Joe Rankin-Costello	4	0	0	4
=	17	DF	Hayden Carter	2	2	0	4
11	21	MF	John Buckley	1	0	2	3
=	23	MF	Adam Wharton	3	0	0	3
13	3	DF	Harry Pickering	1	1	0	2
=	6	MF	Sondre Tronstad	1	1	0	2
=	20	FW	Harry Leonard	2	0	0	2
=	27	MF	Lewis Travis	2	0	0	2
=	30	MF	Jake Garrett	1	0	1	2
18	22	MF	Zak Gilsenan	0	0	1	1
=	44	MF	Yasin Ayari	1	0	0	1
Total				47	9	12	68

Notes and References

1. News: Club Statement – Jon Dahl Tomasson . 9 February 2024 . Blackburn Rovers FC . 9 February 2024.
2. News: Eustace appointed Rovers head coach . 10 February 2024 . Blackburn Rovers FC . 9 February 2024.
3. News: Charlie signs pro contract . 22 May 2023 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 22 May 2023.
4. News: Caddick pens pro contract . 23 May 2023 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 23 May 2023.
5. News: Ben’s pro deal delight! . 24 May 2023 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 24 May 2023.
6. News: Pro deal for Duru! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 25 May 2023.
7. News: Pro deal for Dom! . 26 May 2023 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 26 May 2023.
8. News: Isaac signs new Rovers deal . 28 June 2023 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 28 June 2023.
9. News: Club Statement – Duncan McGuire. 8 February 2024 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 8 February 2024.
10. News: Club Statement – Jon Dahl Tomasson. 9 February 2024 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 9 February 2024.
11. News: Eustace appointed Rovers head coach. 9 February 2024 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 9 February 2024.
12. News: Keith Downing joins Rovers staff. 24 February 2024 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 24 February 2024.
13. News: Players honoured at end of season awards. 23 April 2024 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 23 April 2024.
14. News: Sammie wins Golden Boot. 5 May 2024 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 5 May 2024.
15. News: Statement: Club Secretary . 13 May 2024 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 13 May 2024.
16. News: Boggan pens pro deal . 17 May 2024 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 17 May 2024.
17. News: Club statement: Gregg Broughton. 18 May 2024 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 18 May 2024.
18. Web site: Staff – rovers.co.uk .
19. Web site: First Team – Rovers.co.uk . live . 16 March 2022 . Rovers.co.uk. https://web.archive.org/web/20210605095815/https://www.rovers.co.uk/teams/ . 5 June 2021 .
20. Web site: Pears pens new deal . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 12 May 2023.
21. News: Swedish stopper signs! . 8 August 2023 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 8 August 2023.
22. News: Hilton's here to stay! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 28 March 2023.
23. News: Eastham extends! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 23 March 2023.
24. News: Michalski signs pro deal! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 18 March 2024.
25. News: Rovers land great Brittain! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 21 July 2022.
26. Web site: Pickering pens new deal! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 7 December 2023.
27. Web site: O’Riordan is a Rover . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 24 January 2024.
28. News: Dom deal done! . 28 August 2022 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 28 August 2023.
29. News: Koumetio fits the Bill! . 1 February 2024 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 1 February 2024.
30. News: Pat pens new deal! . 27 May 2023 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 27 May 2023.
31. Web site: Scott signs new deal! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 29 March 2023.
32. News: Carter commits! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 30 March 2022.
33. News: Batty pens pro deal! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 25 October 2022.
34. News: Sam’s stay extended . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 27 September 2022.
35. News: Young defender signs pro deal . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 29 September 2023.
36. News: Introducing the class of 2022! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 23 May 2022.
37. News: Duru deal extended . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 13 May 2024.
38. News: Chrisene completes Rovers switch . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 5 January 2024.
39. News: McFadzean joins Rovers ranks . 31 January 2024 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 31 January 2024.
40. News: Sondre signs! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 15 June 2023.
41. News: Sigurdsson signs permanent Rovers deal . 22 December 2023 . Blackburn Rovers FC . 22 December 2023.
42. Web site: Sammie nets new long-term deal! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 28 November 2023.
43. Web site: New deal for Dolan! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 16 February 2021.
44. News: Joe’s here to stay! . 10 July 2023 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 10 July 2023.
45. Web site: Ryan is a Rover! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 30 January 2022.
46. News: Buckley signs new long-term deal! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 2 September 2022.
47. News: Zak extends Ewood stay . 19 June 2023 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 19 June 2023.
48. News: Fleck completes deadline day business . 1 February 2024 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 1 February 2024.
49. News: Rovers swoop for Seagulls starlet . 26 August 2023 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 26 August 2023.
50. News: Trav signs new long-term deal! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 11 March 2022.
51. Web site: Charlie signs pro contract . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 30 June 2022 . 30 June 2022.
52. Web site: Garrett pens new long-term deal! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 21 March 2023 . 21 March 2023.
53. Web site: Edmondson extends Rovers stay . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 15 May 2024 . 15 May 2024.
54. Web site: Kristi signs new deal . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 2 February 2025 . 2 February 2024.
55. News: Ayari arrives! . 5 January 2024 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 5 Jan 2024.
56. Web site: Sam extends Ewood stay! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 1 January 2022.
57. Web site: Rovers sign Spurs starlet! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 18 January 2022.
58. News: Harry's here to stay! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 29 July 2023.
59. News: 24 October 2022 . Vale signs new long-term deal. Blackburn Rovers Official Site .
60. News: Semir signs . 1 September 2023 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 1 September 2023.
61. News: Rovers sign Spurs starlet . 20 June 2023 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 20 June 2023.
62. News: Nathan Dlamini joins Blackburn Rovers from Aston Villa on scholar deal . 15 May 2023 . Lancashire Telegraph . 15 May 2023.
63. News: Arnor arrives! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 21 June 2023.
64. Web site: Welcome, Niall! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 26 May 2023.
65. Web site: Daniel departs . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 17 May 2023 . 17 May 2023.
66. Web site: Signing – Millers Granted Permission to Add Ayala to Squad List . Rotherham FC . 27 October 2023 . 27 October 2023.
67. Web site: Brereton bids farewell . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 8 May 2023 . 8 May 2023.
68. Web site: Ben Brereton is a Yellow . Villarreal CF . 4 July 2023 . 4 July 2023.
69. News: Ο Άγγλος Sam Burns το νέο μεταγραφικό απόκτημα της Παναχαϊκής! . 11 August 2023 . Panachaiki FC . 11 August 2023 . Greek.
70. Web site: Butterworth bids farewell . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 16 May 2023 . 16 May 2023.
71. News: Attacking player signs two-year deal . 14 July 2023 . Carlisle United FC . 14 July 2023.
72. Web site: Dack to depart . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 17 May 2023 . 17 May 2023.
73. News: Retain List confirmed . 19 May 2023 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 19 May 2023.
74. News: Bradley Dack joins SAFC . 27 July 2023 . Sunderland AFC . 27 July 2023.
75. News: Aidan Dowling arrives at Inver Park . Larne FC Official Site . 8 July 2023.
76. News: Dan Pike signs one-month deal with Rovers . 28 August 2023 . Tranmere Rovers FC . 28 August 2023.
77. News: Young trio sign professional Owls deals . 11 July 2023 . Sheffield Wednesday FC . 11 July 2023.
78. News: Brown signs for the Staggies . 7 July 2023 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 7 July 2023.
79. News: Edun makes Charlton move . 25 July 2023 . Blackburn Rovers Official Side . 25 July 2023.
80. News: Kaminski completes Luton move . 3 August 2023 . Blackburn Rovers Official Side . 3 August 2023.
81. News: Phillips completes Spurs switch . 5 August 2023 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 5 August 2023.
82. News: Adam completes Crystal Palace move . 1 February 2024 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 1 February 2024.
83. News: Ennis completes Stoke switch . 1 February 2024 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 1 February 2024.
84. News: James joins! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 31 August 2023.
85. News: Hill recalled by Bournemouth . 10 January 2024 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 10 January 2024.
86. News: Goddard's a keeper! . 3 August 2023 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 3 August 2023.
87. News: Goddard returns to Rovers . 31 December 2023 . Blackburn Rovers FC . 30 December 2023.
88. News: Jared joins TNS on loan . 9 August 2023 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 9 August 2023.
89. News: Buckley makes Owls switch . 1 September 2023 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 1 September 2023.
90. News: Buckley returns to Rovers . 2 January 2024 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 2 January 2024.
91. News: Gent makes Motherwell move . 1 September 2023 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 1 September 2023.
92. News: Jack joins Lincoln on loan . 1 September 2023 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 1 September 2023.
93. News: Rovers recall Jack Vale . 5 January 2024 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 5 January 2024.
94. News: Walker makes Morecambe move . 1 September 2023 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 1 September 2023.
95. News: MARINE SIGN JALIL SAADI . 16 November 2023 . Marine A.F.C. Official Site . 9 November 2023.
96. News: JALIL SAADI . 18 December 2023 . Marine A.F.C. Official Site . 18 December 2023.
97. News: Ethan joins Latics on loan . 2 January 2024 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 2 January 2023.
98. News: Lewis Travis joins Ipswich on loan . 5 January 2024 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 5 January 2024.
99. News: Jordan joins Hyde on loan . 6 January 2024 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 6 January 2024.
100. News: Vale makes Motherwell move . 31 January 2024 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 31 January 2024.
101. News: Bloxham secures Harrogate switch . 1 February 2024 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 1 February 2024.
102. News: Joe joins Macclesfield on loan . 23 February 2024 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 23 February 2024.
103. News: Weston secures Harriers switch . 19 March 2024 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 19 March 2024.
104. News: Accrington friendly announced . 26 May 2023 . Blackburn Rovers FC . 26 May 2023.
105. News: League One pair added to pre-season plans! . 5 June 2023 . Blackburn Rovers FC . 5 June 2023.
106. News: La Liga opponents to visit Ewood! . 6 June 2023 . Blackburn Rovers FC . 6 June 2023.
107. News: Austria trip confirmed . 28 June 2023 . Blackburn Rovers FC . 28 June 2023.
108. News: Rovers to begin against the Baggies! . 22 June 2023 . Blackburn Rovers FC . 22 June 2023.
109. News: Rovers to host Cambridge United in the Emirates FA Cup . 9 December 2023 . Blackburn Rovers FC . 3 December 2023.
110. News: Cambridge cup tie confirmed . 9 December 2023 . Blackburn Rovers FC . 8 December 2023.
111. News: Rovers to host Wrexham in the Emirates FA Cup . 8 January 2024 . Blackburn Rovers FC . 8 January 2024.
112. News: Wrexham cup clash date and time confirmed . 12 January 2024 . Blackburn Rovers FC . 12 January 2024.
113. News: Rovers to face Newcastle un round five . 30 January 2024 . Blackburn Rovers FC . 29 January 2024.
114. News: Date confirmed for Newcastle cup clash . 7 February 2024 . Blackburn Rovers FC . 2 February 2024.
115. News: Rovers to welcome Walsall to Ewood in the Carabao Cup . 22 June 2023 . Blackburn Rovers FC . 22 June 2023.
116. News: Rovers to head to Harrogate in the Carabao Cup! . 10 August 2023 . Blackburn Rovers FC . 9 August 2023.
117. News: Rovers to host Cardiff City in the Carabao Cup! . 30 August 2023 . Blackburn Rovers FC . 30 August 2023.
118. News: Rovers to head to Chelsea in the Carabao Cup! . 28 September 2023 . Blackburn Rovers FC . 27 September 2023.
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