2021–22 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season explained

Club:Blackburn Rovers
Season:2021–22
Manager:Tony Mowbray[1]
Chrtitle:CEO
Chairman:Steve Waggott
Stadium:Ewood Park
League:Championship
League Result:8th
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:Third round
Cup2:EFL Cup
Cup2 Result:First round
League Topscorer:
Ben Brereton Díaz (22)
Season Topscorer:
Ben Brereton Díaz (22)
Prevseason:2020–21
Nextseason:2022–23
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The 2021–22 season was Blackburn Rovers' 134th season as a professional football club. The club participated in the Championship for a fourth consecutive season.[2] Along with competing in the Championship, the club also participated in the FA Cup and EFL Cup. The season covered the period from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022.

Activity

Summer activity

May

On 14 May 2021, Rovers announced their retained list, Ryan Nyambe, Joe Rothwell and Joe Rankin-Costello have had the one-year options in their contracts activated. Bradley Johnson has extended his stay by a further 12 months. Discussions are ongoing with club captain Elliott Bennett regarding the possibility of extending his stay, however he is free to consider other options. Harry Chapman has been offered a new contract.

Corry Evans, Charlie Mulgrew, Amari'i Bell, Stewart Downing, Lewis Holtby, Joe Grayson, Stefan Mols, Lewis Thompson, Ben Paton, Brad Lyons and Tom White, along with scholars James Connolly, George Wyatt and Ben Pleavin, have all been informed that they will not be retained by the club when their current contracts/agreements are due to expire on June 30, 2021

The following players from the development squad Dan Pike, Sam Burn, Sam Barnes, Louie Annesley, Jalil Saadi and Sam Durrant their time with the club has been extended. The following second-year scholars have all been offered their first professional contracts with the club Lennie Cirino, Jared Harlock, Zak Gilsenan, Alex Baker and Aidan Dowling. Joe Ferguson and Brandon Lonsdale have had their scholarships extended into a third year.[3]

On 17 May 2021, Rovers announced a new partnership with kit manufacturers Macron, with a five-year deal agreed to become Official Technical Kit Sponsor and Supplier.[4]

On 18 May 2021, Rovers announced u18 striker Alex Baker had signed his 1st professional contract, a two-year deal until 2023.[5]

On 19 May 2021, Rovers announced u23 striker Sam Burn had signed a new one-year deal until 2022, with the option of a further 12 months.[6]

On 20 May 2021, Rovers announced u18 goalkeeper Aidan Dowling had signed his 1st professional contract, a two-year deal until 2023.[7]

On 21 May 2021, Rovers announced u18 attacker Zak Gilsenan had signed his 1st professional contract, a two-year deal until 2023.[8]

On 22 May 2021, Rovers announced u23 defender Dan Pike had signed a new contract, a two-year deal until 2023, with the option of a 12 month extension.[9]

On 24 May 2021, Rovers announced defender Scott Wharton had signed a new contract, a three-year deal until 2024 with the option of a further 12 months.

On 25 May 2021, Rovers announced u18 midfielder Jared Harlock had signed his 1st professional contract, a two-year deal until 2023.[10]

On 27 May 2021, Rovers announced u23 defender Lenni Cirino had signed his 1st professional contract, a two-year deal until 2023.

On 29 May 2021, Brentford were promoted to the Premier League by way of the EFL Championship play-offs. With David Raya's promotion as a result activating a promotion bonus in which Rovers stood to gain £2 million.[11]

June

On 3 June 2021, Rovers announced u23 midfielder Jake Garrett had signed a new long-term contract, a four-year deal until 2025.

On 4 June 2021, Rovers announced midfielder Joe Rankin-Costello had signed a new long-term contract, a three-year deal until 2024.

On 8 June 2021, Barrow announced the signing of Tom White following his release from Rovers.

On 14 June 2021, Rovers announced u23 goalkeeper Joe Hilton had signed a new contract, a two-year deal until 2023.[12]

On 15 June 2021, Dundee United announced the signing of Charlie Mulgrew following his release from Rovers, Also Rovers announced u23 defender Louie Annesley signed a new two-year deal until 2023.[13]

On 17 June 2021, Rovers announced midfielder Elliott Bennett will join Shrewsbury Town, Also Kilmarnock announced the signing of Brad Lyons following his release from Rovers.

On 23 June 2021, Barrow announced the signing of Joe Grayson following his release from Rovers.

On 24 June 2022, Cardiff City announced the signing of James Connolly following his release from Rovers.

On 25 June 2021, Luton Town announced the signing of Amari'i Bell following his release from Rovers.

On 28 June 2021, Rovers announced u23 goalkeeper Joe Hilton had joined Hamilton Academical on loan until the end of the season.

On 29 June 2021, Rovers announced midfielder Harry Chapman had signed a new 12-month contract until 2022.

On 30 June 2021, Rovers announced u23 defender Sam Barnes had signed a new two-year deal until 2023.[14]

July

On 9 July 2021, Accrington Stanley announced the signing of Ben Pleavin following his release from Rovers. Also Rovers announced u23 midfielder Sam Durrant had signed a new one-year contract until 2022.[15]

On 15 July 2021, Sunderland announced the signing of Corry Evans following his release from Rovers.

On 16 July 2021, Scunthorpe United announced the signing of Lewis Thompson following his release from Rovers, Rovers also announced the appointment of John Park as the club's new Head of Recruitment.[16]

August

On 1 August 2021, Salford City announced the appointment of Rovers u23 manager Billy Barr as their assistant manager.[17] Also Stoke City announced the appointment of Rovers head of Academy recruitment Simon Cooper in a similar role.[18] Also Stewart Downing announced his retirement from football.

On 6 August 2021, Ross County announced the signing of Ben Paton following his release from Rovers.

On 10 August 2021, Rovers announced striker Adam Armstrong had joined Southampton for a significant undisclosed fee.

On 16 August 2021, Rovers announced the signing of midfielder Leighton Clarkson on loan from Liverpool until the end of the season.

On 17 August 2021, Holstein Kiel announced the signing of Lewis Holtby following his release from Rovers in the summer.

On 18 August 2021, Rovers announced defender Hayden Carter had signed a new contract, a three-year deal until 2024, with the option of a 12 month extension.

On 20 August 2021, Rovers announced u23 goalkeeper Aidan Dowling had joined Halifax Town on a one-month loan.

On 23 August 2021, Rovers announced the signing of attacking midfielder Ian Poveda on loan from Leeds United until the end of the season.

On 29 August 2021, Rovers announced the signing of defender Jan Paul van Hecke on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion until the end of the season.

On 31 August 2021, Rovers announced the signing of winger Reda Khadra on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion until the end of the season, Rovers also announced the signing of defender Tayo Edun from Lincoln City for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal, with the option of a further 12 months, Rovers also announced midfielder Harry Chapman had joined Burton Albion on a 6 month loan until 2 January.

September

On 3 September 2021, Rovers announced the appointment of Mike Sheron as u23 head coach making the step up from u18s.[19]

On 4 September 2021, Rovers announced the appointment of Ryan Kidd as u18 head coach.[20]

On 9 September 2021, Rovers announced defender Dan Pike had joined AFC Fylde on a month's loan until 9 October, Rovers also announced forward Jack Vale had joined FC Halifax Town until 2 January 2022.

October

On 2 October 2021, Ramsbottom United announced the signing of George Wyatt following his release from Rovers in the summer.

On 9 October 2021, Rovers announced u23 goalkeeper Aidan Dowling had joined Lancaster City on a month's loan until 6 November.

On 12 October 2021, Warrington Town announced the signing of Stefan Mols following his release from Rovers in the summer.

On 16 October 2021, Rovers announced u23 forward Sam Burns had joined FC United on a month's loan until 13 November.

On 22 October 2021, Rovers announced u18 forward Brandon Lonsdale had joined Lancaster City on a month's loan until 20 November.

On 28 October 2021, Rovers announced u18 defender George Pratt had joined Hyde United on loan until 27 November.

On 29 October 2021, Rovers announced u23 defender Louie Annesley had joined Woking on loan until 4 December.

November

On 25 November 2021, Rovers announced the return of Chris Samba as an academy coach.[21]

On 26 November 2021, Rovers announced u18 forward Brandon Lonsdale had joined Macclesfield on a short-term loan until 3 January.

Winter activity

December

On 8 December 2021, Rovers announced u18 striker Harry Leonard had signed his 1st professional contract, a long-term deal until 2025.[22]

On 21 December 2021, Rovers announced defender Dan Pike had rejoined AFC Fylde on a month's loan until 16 January.

January

On 1 January 2022, Rovers announced forward Sam Gallagher had signed a new two-year contract until 2024, with the option of a 12 month extension.

On 2 January 2022, Rovers announced that Leighton Clarkson had returned to Liverpool.

On 4 January 2022, Rovers announced that u23 forward Sam Burns had joined Scunthorpe United until the end of the season.

On 5 January 2022, Rovers announced u23 defender Louie Annesley had extended his stay at Woking until 15 May 22.

On 6 January 2022, Rovers announced the signing of Irish right back James Brown from Drogheda United on a free transfer following a successful trial.

On 14 January 2022, Rovers announced the signing of Dutch right back Deyovaisio Zeefuik from Hertha Berlin on loan, with a view to making the deal permanent at the end of the season.

On 15 January 2022, Rovers announced that defender Hayden Carter had joined Portsmouth until the end of the season.

On 18 January 2022, Rovers announced the signing of Dilan Markanday from Tottenham Hotspur on a -year deal, with the option of a further 12 months, for an undisclosed fee. Also Rovers announced defender Tyler Magloire had joined Northampton Town until the end of the season. Rovers also announced that Totally Wicked will be the new shirt sponsor for the rest of the season after the partnership with Recoverite Compression ended with immediate effect.[23]

On 30 January 2022, Rovers announced the signing of Ryan Hedges from Aberdeen on a -year deal, with the option of a further 12 months, for an undisclosed fee.

On 31 January 2022, Rovers announced u23 attacker Connor McBride had joined Queens Park until the end of the season. Rovers also announced midfielder Harry Chapman had re-joined Burton Albion until the end of the season. Rovers also announced that attacker Daniel Butterworth had joined Fleetwood Town until the end of the season. Also Rovers announced the signing of English midfielder Ryan Giles from Wolverhampton Wanderers on loan until the end of the season.

February

On 11 February 2022, Rovers announced goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski had signed a new -year contract until 2025.

On 14 February 2022, Rovers announced u23 midfielder Adam Wharton had signed his first professional contract, a -year contract until 2024, with the option of a further 12 months.

March

On 2 March 2022, Rovers announced defender James Brown who initially joined on a 6-month deal had signed a new contract until 2024, with the option of a further 12 months.

April

On 24 April 2022, Rovers announced that the club have won the Diversity Award at this year's EFL Awards.[24]

May

On 1 May 2022, Rovers announced u23 forward Sam Burns had signed a new one-year contract until 2023.[25]

On 3 May 2022, Rovers announced their end-of-season award winners Jan Paul van Hecke was voted Player of the Year, Reda Khadra's goal against QPR was voted Goal of the Season, John Buckley won Young Player of the Year, Ben Brereton won both Players Player of the Year and Junior Rovers Player of the Year, Darragh Lenihan was awarded a Special Club award, Sam Gallagher was awarded the Man of the Match award, Lewis Travis was awarded a Team Contribution award & Scott Wharton was awarded an Unsung Hero award.

Squad information

Players and squad numbers last updated on 16 March 2022. List is representative of players who have made an appearance for the first-team this season and of information available on Rovers.co.uk.[26]

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.NameDate of birth & ageYear joinedContract expiresJoined fromOther
Goalkeepers
1GKThomas Kaminski1992 10, df=yes20202025[27] Gent
13GKAynsley Pears1998 4, df=yes20202024[28]
Defenders
5DFDaniel Ayala1990 11, df=yes20202023[29] Middlesbrough
24DFHayden Carter1999 12, df=yes20142024[30] AcademyOption for 12 month extension.
On loan at Portsmouth
26DFDarragh Lenihan1994 3, df=yes20112022[31] Academy
36DFTyler Magloire1998 12, df=yes20192022[32] AcademyOn loan at Northampton Town
2DFRyan Nyambe1997 12, df=yes20112022Academy
3DFHarry Pickering1998 12, df=yes20212025[33] Crewe Alexandra
25DFJan Paul van Hecke2000 6, df=yes20212022 Brighton & Hove AlbionOn loan from Brighton & Hove Albion
16DFScott Wharton1997 10, df=yes20102024[34] AcademyOption for 12-month extension.
42DFDeyovaisio Zeefuik1998 3, df=yes20222022 Hertha BerlinOn loan from Hertha Berlin, option to purchase at end of season
Midfielders
21MFJohn Buckley1999 10, df=yes20062024[35] AcademyOption for 12-month extension.
17MFHarry Chapman1997 11, df=yes20192022 [36] MiddlesbroughOn loan at Burton Albion
23MFBradley Dack1993 12, df=yes20172023[37] GillinghamOption for 12-month extension.
6MFJacob Davenport1998 12, df=yes20182022 [38] Manchester City
20MFTayo Edun1998 5, df=yes20212024 Lincoln CityOption for 12 month extension.
28MFRyan Giles2000 1, df=yes20222022 Wolverhampton WanderersOn loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers
19MFRyan Hedges1995 7, df=yes20222025 AberdeenOption for 12-month extension.
4MFBradley Johnson1987 4, df=yes20192022 Derby County
11MFJoe Rankin-Costello1999 7, df=yes20142024[39] Academy
8MFJoe Rothwell1995 1, df=yes20182022 Oxford United
27MFLewis Travis1997 10, df=yes20142026[40] Academy
Forwards
22FWBen Brereton Diaz1999 4, df=yes20182022[41] Nottingham ForestOption for 12-month extension.[42]
14FWDaniel Butterworth1999 9, df=yes20162022 [43] AcademyOn at Fleetwood Town
10FWTyrhys Dolan2001 12, df=yes20202024[44] Preston North EndOption for 12-month extension.
9FWSam Gallagher1995 9, df=yes20192024[45] SouthamptonOption for 12-month extension.
7FWReda Khadra2001 7, df=yes20212022 Brighton & Hove AlbionOn loan from Brighton & Hove Albion
18FWDilan Markanday2001 8, df=yes20222025 Tottenham HotspurOption for 12-month extension.
30FWIan Poveda2000 2, df=yes20212022 Leeds UnitedOn loan from Leeds United
37FWJack Vale2001 3, df=yes20172023[46] Academy

Other players

Players and squad numbers last updated on 16 March 2022. List below includes players that have been issued a squad number for the 2021-22 season but haven't made an appearance for the first-team and aren't listed as part of the first-team setup on Rovers.co.uk.

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.NameDate of birth & ageYear joinedContract expiresJoined fromOther
Goalkeepers
45GKJordan Eastham2001 9, df=yes20162022[47] Academy
41GKAntonis Stergiakis1999 3, df=yes20202023[48] Slavia SofiaOption for 12-month extension.
Defenders
15DFJames Brown1998 6, df=yes20222024[49] Drogheda UnitedOption for 12 month extension.
33DFLenni Cirino2003 1, df=yes20172023[50] Academy
39DFAshley Phillips2005 6, df=yes2017Academy
34DFDaniel Pike2002 9, df=yes20102023Academy
Midfielders
35MFJake Garrett2003 3, df=yes20132025[51] Academy
40MFAdam Wharton2004 6, df=yes20102024[52] AcademyOption for 12 months extension
Forwards
32FWConnor McBride2001 1, df=yes20202022[53] CelticOption for 12 month extension.
On loan at Queens Park

Pre-season

Blackburn Rovers confirmed they would play friendlies against AFC Fylde,[54] Bradford City,[55] Leeds United[56] and Bolton Wanderers[54] as part of their pre-season preparations.

Competitions

Championship

See main article: 2021–22 EFL Championship.

Matches

Rovers fixtures were announced on 24 June 2021.[57]

FA Cup

See main article: 2021–22 FA Cup.

Rovers were drawn away to Wigan Athletic in the third round.[58]

EFL Cup

See main article: 2021–22 EFL Cup.

On 24 June 2021, the first round draw was confirmed.[59] [60]

Squad statistics

Appearances and goals

[61]

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Goalscorers

[61]

RankNo.Pos.NameLeagueFA CupEFL Cupwidth=70Total
122FW Ben Brereton Díaz220022
29FW Sam Gallagher9009
37FW Reda Khadra4105
=10FW Tyrhys Dolan4015
55DF Daniel Ayala2103
=8MF Joe Rothwell3003
=21MF John Buckley3003
=26DF Darragh Lenihan3003
83DF Harry Pickering2002
=16DF Scott Wharton2002
1123MF Bradley Dack1001
=25DF Jan Paul van Hecke1001
=27MF Lewis Travis1001
=30FW Ian Poveda1001
Own goal1001
Total592162

Transfers

Summer

Transfers in

DatePositionNationalityNameFromFeeRef.Other.
7 July 2021 Harley O'Grady-Macken Free transfer [62] Signed for Blackburn Rovers U18's
31 August 2021 Undisclosed (est £400,000[63]) [64]

Total outgoing: +/- est ~£400,000

Transfers out

Date fromPositionNationalityNameToFeeRef.
30 June 2021 (Luton Town) Released [65]
30 June 2021 (Shrewsbury Town) Free transfer [66]
30 June 2021 (Cardiff City) Released [67]
30 June 2021 [68]
30 June 2021 (Sunderland) Released [69]
30 June 2021 (Barrow) Released [70]
30 June 2021 (Holstein Kiel) Released [71]
30 June 2021 (Kilmarnock) Released [72]
30 June 2021 (Warrington Town) Released [73]
30 June 2021 (Dundee United) Released [74]
30 June 2021 (Ross County) Released [75]
30 June 2021 Ben Pleavin (Accrington Stanley) Released [76]
30 June 2021 (Scunthorpe United) Released [77]
30 June 2021 (Barrow) Released [78]
30 June 2021 George Wyatt (Ramsbottom United) Released [79]
10 August 2021 Undisclosed [80]

Brackets around club names indicate the player joined that club after his Blackburn Rovers contract expired.

Total incoming: +/- ~£ 0

Loans in

Date fromPositionNationalityNameFromLengthRef.
16 August 2021 Season-long (Cut Short 2 Jan 2022) [81] [82]
23 August 2021 Season-long [83]
29 August 2021 Season-long [84]
31 August 2021 Season-long [85]

Loans out

Date fromPositionNationalityNameToLengthRef.
28 June 2021 Season-long [86]
20 August 2021 Aidan Dowling 1 month (Until 18 September 21) [87]
31 August 2021 6 month (Until 2 January 22) [88]
9 September 2021 1 month (Until 9 October 21) [89]
9 September 2021 4 month (Until 2 January 22) [90]
9 October 2021 Aidan Dowling 1 month (Until 6 November 21)(Extended until 8 January 22) [91] [92]
16 October 2021 1 month (Until 13 November 21) [93]
22 October 2021 Brandon Lonsdale 1 month (Until 20 November 21) [94]
28 October 2021 George Pratt 1 month (Until 27 November 21) [95]
29 October 2021 1 month (Until 4 December 21)(Extended until 3 January 22)(Extended until 15 May 22) [96] [97] [98]
26 November 2021 Brandon Lonsdale 1 month (Until 3 January 22) (Extended until 2 April 22) [99] [100]
17 December 2021 Joe Nolan Short-term loan [101]
21 December 2021 1 month (Until 16 January 22)(Extended until 14 March 22) [102] [103] [104]

Winter

Transfers in

DatePositionNationalityNameFromFeeRef.Other.
6 January 2022 Free transfer [105] Signed for Blackburn Rovers U23's
18 January 2022 Undisclosed [106]
30 January 2022 Undisclosed [107]

Total outgoing: +/- ~£

Transfers out

Total incoming: +/- ~£ 0

Loans in

Date fromPositionNationalityNameFromLengthRef.
14 January 2022 End of season [108]
31 January 2022 End of Season [109]

Loans out

Date fromPositionNationalityNameToLengthRef.
4 January 2022 End of Season [110]
15 January 2022 End of Season [111]
18 January 2022 End of Season [112]
18 January 2022 Aidan Dowling Short-Term [113]
31 January 2022 Connor McBride End of Season [114]
31 January 2022 End of Season [115]
31 January 2022 End of Season [116]

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  4. Web site: Rovers announce exciting new partnership with Macron . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 17 May 2021 . 17 May 2021.
  5. Web site: Baker pens pro deal . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 18 May 2021 . 18 May 2021.
  6. Web site: Burns nets new deal . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 19 May 2021 . 19 May 2021.
  7. Web site: Dowling deal done . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 20 May 2021 . 20 May 2021.
  8. Web site: Zak pens pro contract . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 21 May 2021 . 21 May 2021.
  9. News: Dan’s new deal delight! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 22 May 2021 . 22 May 2021.
  10. Web site: Harlock pens pro deal! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 25 May 2021 . 25 May 2021.
  11. Web site: Blackburn Rovers receive David Raya windfall after Brentford secure promotion to Premier League . Lancashire Live . 29 May 2021 . 29 May 2021.
  12. Web site: Hilton pens new deal . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 14 June 2021 . 14 June 2021.
  13. Web site: Louie lands new deal . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 15 June 2021.
  14. Web site: Barnes beaming with new Rovers deal . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 30 June 2021 . 30 June 2021.
  15. Web site: Durrant deal delight! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 9 July 2021 . 9 July 2021.
  16. Web site: Rovers appoint new Head of Recruitment . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 16 July 2021 . 16 July 2021.
  17. Web site: Billy Barr joins as Assistant Manager . Salford City FC . 1 August 2021 . 1 August 2021.
  18. Web site: Rovers lose Academy recruitment chief to Championship rivals . Lancashire Telegraph . 1 August 2021 . 1 August 2021.
  19. Web site: Sheron appointed Under-23s boss . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 3 September 2021 . 3 September 2021.
  20. Web site: Ryan lands Under-18s role. Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 4 September 2021 . 4 September 2021.
  21. Web site: Samba makes Rovers return! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 25 November 2021 . 25 November 2021.
  22. Web site: Harry Leonard pens pro deal! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 8 December 2021 . 8 December 2021.
  23. Web site: Rovers confirm new front of shirt sponsor . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 18 January 2022 . 18 January 2022.
  24. Web site: Rovers pick up Diversity Award at the EFL Awards! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 24 April 2022 . 24 April 2022.
  25. Web site: Burns bags new deal . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 1 May 2022 . 1 May 2022.
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  27. Web site: He’s a keeper! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 11 February 2022.
  28. Web site: Rovers complete keeper capture . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 16 October 2020.
  29. News: Ayala arrives . 15 September 2020 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 15 September 2020.
  30. News: Defender pens new deal! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 19 August 2021.
  31. News: New deal for Darragh! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 3 July 2018.
  32. News: Tyler signs long-term deal . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 1 February 2019.
  33. Web site: Rovers secure top Pick! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 1 February 2021.
  34. Web site: Scott signs new long-term deal . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 24 May 2021.
  35. News: Buckley nets new deal! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 15 February 2021.
  36. Web site: Chapman signs new Rovers deal! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 29 June 2021.
  37. News: Dack’s back … and he’s here to stay! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 23 December 2020.
  38. Web site: Jacob joins!. 2 July 2018. 2 July 2018. Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 2 July 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180702204645/https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2018/july/jacob-joins/. dead.
  39. News: Rankin-Costello deal done! . 4 June 2021 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 4 June 2021.
  40. News: Trav signs new long-term deal! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 11 March 2022.
  41. Web site: Rovers strike double deal!. Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 4 January 2019. 5 January 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190105043532/https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2019/january/rovers-strike-double-deal/. dead.
  42. Web site: The 10 Blackburn players' deals expiring in 2022 but encouragement Rovers have with Ben Brereton . LancsLive. 10 October 2021.
  43. News: Dans new deal delight . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 21 March 2019.
  44. Web site: New deal for Dolan! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 16 February 2021.
  45. Web site: Sam extends Ewood stay! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 1 January 2022.
  46. News: 4 October 2019 . Vale pens long term deal . Blackburn Rovers Official Site .
  47. News: Rovers confirm Retain List . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 27 June 2020.
  48. Web site: Antonios arrives at Rovers . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 6 October 2020.
  49. News: Brown earns new deal! . 2 March 2022 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 2 March 2022.
  50. Web site: Cirino signs! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 27 May 2021 . 27 May 2021.
  51. Web site: Garrett pens long-term deal! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 3 June 2021 . 3 June 2021.
  52. News: Adam Wharton pens pro deal . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 16 February 2022.
  53. News: Rovers complete Connor capture . 2 September 2020 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site. 2 September 2020.
  54. Web site: First friendlies confirmed! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 26 May 2021.
  55. Web site: Rovers to face Bradford in July friendly . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 14 June 2021.
  56. Web site: Rovers confirm home friendly . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 18 June 2021.
  57. Web site: Rovers to start with Swansea! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 24 June 2021.
  58. News: Third Round Draw . 6 December 2021 . The Football Association . 9 December 2021.
  59. Web site: Rovers to host Morecambe in the Carabao Cup . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 24 June 2021.
  60. Web site: Morecambe match confirmed . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 2 July 2021.
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  62. Web site: Former Wolves prospect O'Grady-Macken signs for Blackburn as a first-year scholar . Molineux News . 9 September 2021.
  63. Web site: Tayo Edun expecting 'competitive' battle for Blackburn Rovers spot . Lancashire Telegraph . 11 November 2021.
  64. Web site: Edun deal! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 31 August 2021.
  65. Web site: New Signing Amari'i Bell signs for Luton Town . Luton Town FC . 25 June 2021.
  66. Web site: Rovers bid fond farewell to Benno . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 17 June 2021.
  67. Web site: Nine promising Bluebirds sign contracts at CCS . Cardiff City FC . 24 June 2021.
  68. Web site: Stewart Downing announces retirement from football . Liverpool FC . 2 August 2021.
  69. Web site: DONE DEAL:Corry Evans joins SAFC . Sunderland AFC . 15 June 2021.
  70. Web site: Cooper Clinches Deal For Joe Grayson . Barrow AFC . 23 June 2021.
  71. Web site: HOLSTEIN KIEL SIGNS LEWIS HOLTBY . Holstein Kiel . 17 August 2021.
  72. Web site: BRAD LYONS JOINS TOMMY WRIGHT’S KILLIE REBUILD . Kilmarnock FC . 17 June 2021.
  73. Web site: SPANISH MIDFIELDER MOLS JOINS THE SQUAD . Warrington Town FC . 12 October 2021.
  74. Web site: CHARLIE MULGREW RETURNS TO TANNADICE . Dundee United FC . 15 June 2021.
  75. Web site: SIGNINGS: Ben Paton joins County . Ross County FC . 6 August 2021.
  76. Web site: SIGNINGS: Pleavin and Patrick sign up for Development Squad . Accrington Stanley FC . 9 July 2021.
  77. Web site: Lewis Thompson becomes latest summer signing . Scunthorpe United FC . 16 July 2021.
  78. Web site: Barrow Seal Deal For Tom White . Barrow AFC . 8 June 2021.
  79. Web site: NEW SIGNING: GEORGE WYATT . Ramsbottom United FC . 2 October 2021.
  80. Web site: Armstrong completes Saints move . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 10 August 2021.
  81. Web site: Leighton joins on loan! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 16 August 2021.
  82. Web site: Clarkson returns to Liverpool . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 2 January 2022.
  83. Web site: Leeds ace arrives on loan . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 23 August 2021.
  84. Web site: Rovers swoop for Seagulls star . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 29 August 2021.
  85. Web site: Rovers complete Khadra deal . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 31 August 2021.
  86. Web site: Hilton heads north to Hamilton . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 28 June 2021.
  87. Web site: Dowling makes loan move . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 20 August 2021.
  88. Web site: Chapman seals loan switch . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 31 August 2021.
  89. Web site: Pike secures loan switch . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 9 September 2021.
  90. Web site: Jack joins The Shaymen . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 9 September 2021.
  91. News: Lancaster loan for Dowling . 15 October 2021 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 9 October 2021.
  92. News: Dowling loan extended . 8 November 2021 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 8 November 2021.
  93. News: Burns joins FC United on loan . 18 October 2021 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 18 October 2021.
  94. News: Lonsdale joins Lancaster . 22 October 2021 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 22 October 2021.
  95. News: Pratt heads to Hyde . 28 October 2021 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 28 October 2021.
  96. News: Louie makes loan move . 29 October 2021 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 29 October 2021.
  97. News: Annesley extends Cards stay . 6 December 2021 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 6 December 2021.
  98. News: Annesley extends Cards stay . 5 January 2022 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 5 January 2022.
  99. News: Lonsdale makes Macclesfield loan move . 26 November 2021 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 26 November 2021.
  100. News: Lonsdale to stay with the Silkmen . 5 January 2022 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 5 January 2022.
  101. News: Joe Nolan Joins the Nash on Loan . 10 January 2021 . Curzon Ashton Official Site . 17 December 2021.
  102. Web site: Pike returns to Fylde . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 21 December 2021.
  103. Web site: Dan extends loan deal . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 18 January 2022.
  104. Web site: Pike recalled from Coasters loan . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 31 March 2022.
  105. Web site: James joins! . Blackburn Rovers FC . 6 January 2022.
  106. Web site: Rovers sign Spurs starlet! . Blackburn Rovers FC . 18 January 2022.
  107. Web site: Ryan is a Rover! . Blackburn Rovers FC . 30 January 2022.
  108. Web site: Deyo deal done! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 14 January 2022.
  109. Web site: Giles joins on loan! . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 31 January 2022.
  110. News: Burns secures Iron switch . 4 January 2022 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 4 January 2022.
  111. Web site: Hayden heads to Portsmouth . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 15 January 2022.
  112. Web site: Magloire makes loan move . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 18 January 2022.
  113. Web site: Dowling makes Mariners move . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 18 January 2022.
  114. News: McBride makes Spiders switch . 31 January 2022 . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 31 January 2022.
  115. Web site: Harry heads back to Burton . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 31 January 2022.
  116. Web site: Butterworth joins the Cod Army . Blackburn Rovers Official Site . 31 January 2022.