They Think It's All Rovers

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A brand new podcast interviewing ex-Blackburn Rovers players (and sometimes supporters) reminiscing on the good times at Ewood. Listen to our latest episodes:Spotify: https://bit.ly/4pd7Sy9 Apple: https://apple.co/4n0BeOG Follow us on social media to receive the latest updates:X (formerly Twitter): https://bit.ly/42zbeByInstagram: https://bit.ly/4phUTeg TikTok: https://bit.ly/4gdf2Ow Facebook: https://bit.ly/4glPbnN

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Andre Ooijer: Life under Hughes & Allardyce, scoring last-minute winners and playing for Holland 23.01.2026 32:24

Welcome to the "They Think It's All Rovers" Podcast. Today, we're joined by Dutch defender Andre Ooijer, who joins us to discuss his trophy-laden career. We start the conversation with discussions on Andre's early life in Amsterdam, and his time in the youth set-up with Ajax. His loan spell at Volendam and then his move to Roda JC comes under the spotlight, with chat on the K...

Gary Bowyer: Becoming the Rovers manager, the feeling of being sacked and youth prospects 09.01.2026 41:49

Welcome to the "They Think It's All Rovers" Podcast. Today, we're joined by current Burton Albion manager and former Rovers Head of Youth Coaching, Reserve Team Manager, Caretaker Manager and Permanent Manager Gary Bowyer! We start the episode by running through his early life as the son of European Cup winner Ian Bowyer, and how his dad’s value shaped his career. Gary’s brief playing career then...

Bobby Mimms: Winning at Wembley, being replaced by Flowers and returning as a coach 19.12.2025 42:35

Welcome to the "They Think It's All Rovers" Podcast. Today, we're joined by Bobby Mimms, who sits down to discuss his three spells with Rovers. His early life in Yorkshire as a child starts the conversation off, before we learn about his time as an apprentice with Halifax Town. Spells with Rotherham United, Everton, Notts County and Sunderland are next under the radar, before we...

Mick Rathbone: His brand new book, life at Rovers and working with David Moyes 05.12.2025 42:32

📘 Check out Mick's latest book 'The Smell Of Football 3' here: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/smell-football-iii 📕 You can also purchase 'The Smell Of Football 2', the prequel to Mick's latest book, here: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/smell-football-ii Welcome to the "They Think It's All Rovers" Podcast. Today’s episode sees us sit down with...

Craig Short: Winning promotion at Preston, playing in Europe and his respect for Neil Warnock 21.11.2025 34:18

Welcome to the "They Think It's All Rovers" Podcast. Today’s episode sees us sit down with Craig Short, who spent six years at Rovers. The conversation starts with his early career in non-league with Scarborough Athletic under Neil Warnock, and then his subquent moves to Notts County and Derby County, where he rejected a move to Rovers in 1992. His move to Everton then comes under th...

Scott Sellars: Winning twice at Wembley, his connection with the fans and developing the youth 07.11.2025 33:27

Welcome to the "They Think It's All Rovers" Podcast. Today’s episode sees us sit down with Scott Sellars, who spent six years at Ewood Park, making over 300 appearances, and he was part of the sides that won the 1987 Full Members' Cup and was part of the promotion-winning side in 1992. Scott joins us to discuss his early life in football as a Sheffield Wednesday fan, and how he signed as an appren...

Elliott Bennett: Playing under Coyle & Mowbray, best teammates and frustrations at his departure 24.10.2025 54:12

Welcome to the "They Think It's All Rovers" Podcast. Today’s episode sees us sit down with someone who spent five-and-a-half years at Ewood, making 192 appearances and was part of the promotion season from League One. Elliott joins us to discuss progressing through the Wolverhampton Wanderers academy, before spending time out on loan with Crewe and Bury. He then discusses moves to Brighton and Nor...

Simon Garner: Becoming the all-time top goalscorer, his rivalry with Burnley and life in prison 10.10.2025 49:46

📚 Check out Simon’s book, ‘One Last Shot’, here: https://simongarnerbook.co.uk/ Welcome to the "They Think It's All Rovers" Podcast. Today’s episode sees us sit down with Rovers’ all-time record goalscorer, Simon Garner. Simon spent 16 years at Ewood Park, scoring 192 goals in all competitions and was part of two promotion winning sides. He joins us to discuss his early life in Lincolnshire, befo...

Brad Friedel: Life at Ewood, why he left Blackburn Rovers and THAT goal at Charlton… 12.09.2025 56:24

Welcome to the "They Think It's All Rovers" Podcast. This episode sees us kick off the series with a very special guest. Today’s guest spent around eight years with the club, a Rovers Hall of Famer, the man who achieved a promotion from the First Division, who won a Worthington Cup winners medal, who made over 350 appearances and who scored one well-known goal. Of course, it’s super...

An Introduction To "They Think It's All Rovers" 04.09.2025 1:43

Welcome to the "They Think It's All Rovers" Podcast. This is a brand new podcast, where host Daniel Ainsworth speaks to ex-Rovers players, managers and staff, as well as some supporters to run through the moments that defined their association with the club. I’ve got some big plans for the podcast, and hopefully an array of guests will feature to give you the lowdown on their career and time in La...