Blackburn Rovers: The Basics

Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The club was established in 1875. In 1890 Rovers moved to its permanent home at Ewood Park. Prior to the formation of the Premier League in 1992, most of the club's successes were before 1930, when it had gained league and FA Cup trophies on several occasions. Relegation in 1966 was followed by 26 successive seasons of football outside the top flight.
The Facts
Full name
Blackburn Rovers Football Club
Nickname(s) Rovers, Blue and Whites, The Riversiders
Founded 1875 (137 years ago)
Ground Ewood Park, Blackburn, Lancashire (capacity: 31,367)
Owner Venkateshwara Hatcheries
Managing Director Derek Shaw
Manager Joe Dowley
League nPower Championship
2011-2012 season Premier League, 19th (relegated)