They Think It's All Rovers

They Think It's All Rovers

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/42zbeBy Instagram: https://bit.ly/4phUTeg TikTok: https://bit.ly/4gdf2Ow Facebook: https://bit.ly/4glPbnN

Episodes

  1. Bobby Mimms: Winning at Wembley, being replaced by Flowers and returning as a coach

    12/19/2025

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

    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 find out about Bobby's loan spell in 1987, We then learn about his time with Tottenham and Scottish side Aberdeen, before focus turns to his permanent move to Ewood Park in 1990. Bobby takes us through the first couple of years as Rovers gained promotion from the second tier in 1992 with a memorable win at Wembley versus Leicester City. We then learn about the early Premier League years, and his thoughts on being replaced by Tim Flowers in 1994, the year before Rovers lifted the Premier League. His departure in 1996 comes under the spotlight, and then the final stages of his career before his coaching career. In a coaching career that has taken him to India, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Philippines, Fiji and Montserrat, he has still managed to spend four years at Rovers between 2008 and 2012. We finish up by discussing his move back to the club, life under Paul Ince, Sam Allardyce and Henning Berg, and the change of ownership at the club. Thanks for listening, and follow us for more! 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/42zbeBy Instagram: https://bit.ly/4phUTeg TikTok: https://bit.ly/4gdf2Ow Facebook: https://bit.ly/4glPbnN

    43 min
  2. Mick Rathbone: His brand new book, life at Rovers and working with David Moyes

    12/05/2025

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

    📘 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 Mick Rathbone, who spent eight years at Rovers. The discussion starts with his early days at his boyhood club Birmingham City and their fierce rivals, Aston Villa. Mick discusses the pressures of playing under Sir Alf Ramsay and his childhood hero Trevor Francis. He then discusses how he fell out of love with football and having to be convinced to go on loan to Rovers, where he rediscovered his enjoyment for the game, and then how he wanted to make the move permanent. His life at Rovers then comes under the radar, with discussions on the 1980 promotion from the third tier, life with injury after he broke his leg in 1983, and then his frustration at missing the 1987 Full Members' Cup final. His departure is then the main talking point, before his time playing at Preston and then as as caretaker manager/physio/player at Halifax Town. Mick's long-standing physiotherapy career comes up next, before we finish with a discussion on his new book 'The Smell Of Football 3'. Information on 'The Smell Of Football 3' The third and final part of the highly acclaimed The Smell Of Football trilogy – told with flair and unique insider insight. Mick ‘Baz’ Rathbone concludes his riveting football memoir with a 100-day diary starting in the early 2024/5 season. Once again, he brings us a unique insight into the world of professional football, this time through his role as a physio. Written with humour and candour, the book demonstrates that incredibly fine line between winning and losing – the width of a goalpost or a referee’s decision – and the diametrically opposed emotions they bring. This book is for diehard fans who support their team unconditionally, season after season. It will show them just how much the players and officials really do care and, sadly, just how painful and emotionally draining defeat is. It is an honest account that draws on the author’s incredible 50 years in professional sport, bringing to life the day to day running of a professional football club. Just like its predecessors, this third book – perhaps the finest in the trilogy – makes you feel as if you are there with Mick sharing his experiences. Read and you will discover: An in-depth description of a leisurely pre-season – the manager’s favourite part of the year: that pressure-free lull before the storm when results don’t matter The plight of the poor trialist doing pre-season in the ‘last chance saloon’ of a League Two club with one of the smallest budgets: the book exposes the fragility of their careers The physical and psychological effects of a mystery injury to a key player, and the emotional attachment between the player and physiotherapist The delicate and potentially volatile interaction between the manager and the head of the medical department: the daily morning meeting is brought to life A fascinating insight into the day-to-day minutia of life at a small provincial League Two club, with a no-holds-barred look behind the scenes An incredible, unexpected and shocking climax that would leave the author with a simple, life-changing decision from which there would be no coming backThanks for listening, and follow us for more! 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/42zbeBy Instagram: https://bit.ly/4phUTeg TikTok: https://bit.ly/4gdf2Ow Facebook: https://bit.ly/4glPbnN

    43 min
  3. Scott Sellars: Winning twice at Wembley, his connection with the fans and developing the youth

    11/07/2025

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

    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 apprentice at Leeds. His move to Blackburn then comes under the spotlight as we make the journey through his career in Lancashire. Scott gives his thoughts on Bobby Saxton, Don Mackay and Kenny Dalglish, and discusses Jack Walker's arrival and his influence. There's also focus on the Full Members' Cup victory in 1987, the failed play-off campaigns and the winning moments in the 1992 play-off final, which turned out to be Scott's last game for the club. Discuussions then come onto Scott's departure and regrets, before focus turns to his time in Denmark and his subsequent coaching career. Scott then answers our quickfire questions on his favourite game, the best player he played with and his favourite goal. Thanks for listening, and follw us for more! 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/42zbeBy Instagram: https://bit.ly/4phUTeg TikTok: https://bit.ly/4gdf2Ow Facebook: https://bit.ly/4glPbnN

    33 min
  4. Simon Garner: Becoming the all-time top goalscorer, his rivalry with Burnley and life in prison

    10/10/2025

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

    📚 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, before explaining how the move to Rovers came about. Simon then takes us through his time at the club under Jim Iley, John Pickering, Howard Kendall, Bobby Saxton, Don Mackay and Kenny Dalglish. We find out about playing at Wembley in the 1987 Full Members Cup final, the heartbreak of several failed play-off campaigns, how ‘King Kenny’ had him involved in the 1992 promotion game and his departure. Simon then discusses life at Wycombe, Wealdstone and Torquay, before a four-week spell in prison, which we hear an open and honest account of life in Kirkham prison. We finish with Simon’s final playing days, before attention turns to his book ‘Simon Garner: One Last Shot’ to finish the podcast. 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/42zbeBy Instagram: https://bit.ly/4phUTeg TikTok: https://bit.ly/4gdf2Ow Facebook: https://bit.ly/4glPbnN

    50 min

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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/42zbeBy Instagram: https://bit.ly/4phUTeg TikTok: https://bit.ly/4gdf2Ow Facebook: https://bit.ly/4glPbnN

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