2014–15 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season

May 2014 May 2014 Blackburn Rovers 2014–15 Gary Bowyer Manager Derek Shaw Managing Director Stadium Ewood Park Championship 9th Football League Cup First round(knocked out by Scunthorpe United) FA Cup Sixth round(knocked out by Liverpool) Jordan Rhodes (21) Rudy Gestede (22) 28,415 vs Liverpool (FA Cup, 8 April 2015) 5,352 vs Scunthorpe United (League Cup, 12 August 2014) 14,907 _blackburn1415h _blackburn1415h _blackburn1415h FFFFFF A0CFEC A0CFEC FFFFFF 000000 _rovers1415a _rovers1415a _rovers1415a _rovers1415a _rovers1415a 43C6DB 43C6DB 43C6DB 43C6DB 43C6DB _bahia13t2 _bahia13t2 _dpr10h FF0000 FF0000 FF0000 FF0000 FF0000 2013–14 2015–16 The 2014–15 season was Blackburn Rovers 127th season as a professional football club and its third playing in the Football League Championship since the club's relegation during the 2011–12 Premier League season.3 May 2014 Gary Bowyer hails Blackburn forwards after 4–3 win over Wigan http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11676/9295254/championship-gary-bowyer-hails-blackburn-forwards-after-4-3-win-over-wigan Sky Sports Manager Gary Bowyer, in his second full season in charge, led the club to a 9th-place finish in The Championship and to the FA Cup quarter-finals. Summer activity On 7 May, Tommy Spurr signed a new contract keeping him at Blackburn Rovers until the summer of 2016.7 May 2014 Blackburn Rovers defender signs contract to 2016 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/27315792 BBC Sport On 16 May, Leeds United confirmed that Luke Varney had been released. Varney had been on loan at Rovers from 8 February 2014 until 11 May 2014 with a view to a permanent move.16 May 2014 SEVEN RELEASED BY UNITED http://www.leedsunited.com/news/article/mx32h0p52mvb1avxdicm2qfku/title/united-release-seven https://web.archive.org/web/20140519043601/http://www.leedsunited.com/news/article/mx32h0p52mvb1avxdicm2qfku/title/united-release-seven dead 19 May 2014 Leeds United On 19 May, it was confirmed that Liam Feeney, who ended the 2013–14 campaign on loan at Blackburn Rovers following six appearances, would join Bolton Wanderers when his contract at fellow Championship club Millwall expired in the summer.19 May 2014 Bolton to sign ex-loanee Feeney https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/27425270 BBC Sport On 21 May, it was reported that a £300,000 investment had been made in order to replicate the high standards of Ewood Park's surface last season in preparation for the new campaign. The substantial outlay, sanctioned by the owners, also covered the cost of new machinery and an irrigation upgrade on the sprinkler system at the Academy.21 May 2014 Pitch perfect! http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/pitch-perfect-1568265.aspx Blackburn Rovers On 24 May, Blackburn Rovers announced that Leon Best, D.J. Campbell, Dickson Etuhu, David Goodwillie, Alex Marrow, and Jordan Slew had been placed on the transfer list.24 May 2014 Rovers transfer list six http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/rovers-transfer-list-six-1572548.aspx dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140721215248/http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/rovers-transfer-list-six-1572548.aspx 21 July 2014 Blackburn Rovers dmy On 26 May, Blackburn Rovers announced one of the best-value season ticket deals in the country for the forthcoming campaign, along with the return of the Premier League Pledge. So, should Rovers achieve promotion in May 2015, then season ticket holders will be able to purchase a 2015–16 season ticket in the top flight for just 25% of the Championship price.26 May 2014 Another winning Rovers deal! http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/another-winning-rovers-deal-1571638.aspx dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140528010047/http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/another-winning-rovers-deal-1571638.aspx 28 May 2014 26 May 2014 Blackburn Rovers dmy-all On 27 May, Gary Bowyer stated that he wanted to sign Manchester United defender Michael Keane on a permanent basis after a successful loan spell with Rovers.27 May 2014 Blackburn chasing Keane signing https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/27585879 BBC Sport On 2 June, following a successful loan spell and 22 appearances for Brentford in the 2013–14 season, Alan Judge returned to Griffin Park permanently, putting pen-to-paper on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.2 June 2014 Midfielder makes Bees move http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/midfielder-makes-bees-move-1591272.aspx Blackburn Rovers On 20 June, David Goodwillie departed the club by mutual agreement.20 June 2014 David Goodwillie departs http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/david-goodwillie-departs-1651271.aspx Blackburn Rovers On 23 June, Rovers made their first signing of the summer with the capture of Chris Brown from Doncaster.23 June 2014 Rovers seal striker deal http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/rovers-seal-striker-deal-1659656.aspx Blackburn Rovers On 30 June, midfielder John O'Sullivan announced he had signed a new contract with the club with a one-year extension. The 20-year-old, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Southport, took to Twitter to announce he has penned fresh terms.30 June 2014 John O'Sullivan signs new deal with Blackburn Rovers http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/rovers/news/11310032.John_O_Sullivan_signs_new_deal_with_Blackburn_Rovers Lancashire Telegraph On 1 July, following the expiration of his Leeds contract, Varney signed a one-year permanent deal with Blackburn.1 July 2014 Varney completes Rovers move http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/varney-completes-rovers-move-1708442.aspx Blackburn Rovers On 1 July, Dickson Etuhu and DJ Campbell departed the club by mutual agreement.1 July 2014 Dickson Etuhu departs http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/dickson-etuhu-departs-1708519.aspx Blackburn Rovers1 July 2014 DJ Campbell departs http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/dj-campbell-departs-1708521.aspx Blackburn Rovers Also on 1 July, it was announced that a number of young prospects had put pen to paper on new deals at the football club. Jack O'Connell, who had been on loan with Rochdale during a season in which they clinched promotion from League Two, signed a new two-year deal that sees him contacted to Rovers until the summer of 2016. Fellow youth graduates Bradley Bauress, Kellen Daly, and Darragh Lenihan all signed one-year extensions, whilst Academy forward Modou Cham signed a two-year professional contract. Finally Midfielder David Carson officially arrived at Rovers following a successful trial during the previous season. The 18-year-old joined on a one-year deal.1 July 2014 New deals for future stars http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/new-deals-for-future-stars-1708758.aspx Blackburn Rovers Again on 1 July, it was reported that eighteen-year-old striker Devarn Green had signed terms on a two-year professional deal.2 July 2014 Jack O'Connell signs two-year contract with Blackburn Rovers http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/rovers/news/11311568.Jack_O_Connell_signs_two_year_contract_with_Blackburn_Rovers/ Lancashire Telegraph On 10 July, it was confirmed that Josh Morris would link up with Fleetwood Town once more on a six-month loan deal until 3 January 2015.10 July 2014 Morris Returns To Fleetwood http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/morris-returns-to-fleetwood-1732454.aspx Blackburn Rovers On 10 July, Jordan Rhodes signed a two-year extension to his existing deal, committing his future to Rovers for the next five years until the summer of 2019.10 July 2014 Rhodes Signs New Deal http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/rhodes-signs-new-deal-1738447.aspx Blackburn Rovers On 11 July, David Dunn and Markus Olsson re-signed on new one-year deals after their contracts expired.11 July 2014 Dunn Deal! http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/dunn-deal-1744231.aspx Blackburn Rovers11 July 2014 Olsson extends Ewood stay http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/olsson-extends-ewood-stay-1745243.aspx Blackburn Rovers Also on 11 July, Alex Baptiste became the third player to sign on a busy day of transfer activity at Ewood Park, the defender joined on a season long loan deal from Bolton Wanderers.11 July 2014 Rovers seal defender deal http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/rovers-seal-defender-deal-1745223.aspx Blackburn Rovers On 14 July, Blackburn Rovers announced Zebra Claims Limited as their main sponsor.14 July 2014 Rovers strike new sponsorship deal http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/rovers-strike-new-sponsorship-deal-1758249.aspx Blackburn Rovers On 15 July, Alex Marrow was released by Rovers by mutual consent.15 July 2014 Alex Marrow Departs http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/alex-marrow-departs-1759925.aspx? Blackburn Rovers On 4 August, Leon Best joined Derby County on a season-long loan deal.4 August 2014 Striker signs for the Rams http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/striker-signs-for-the-rams-1801857.aspx Blackburn Rovers Also on 4 August, Anthony O'Connor joined Plymouth Argyle on loan until the turn of the year.4 August 2014 Pilgrims call for O'Connor http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/pilgrims-call-for-oconnor-1802618.aspx dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150308202153/http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/pilgrims-call-for-oconnor-1802618.aspx 8 March 2015 Blackburn Rovers dmy On 5 August, Rubén Rochina returned to his homeland by completing a move to Granada CF.5 August 2014 Rochina returns to Spain http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/rochina-returns-to-spain-1806505.aspx Blackburn Rovers FC On 22 August, The owners Venky's block a final £10 million+ bid from Hull City, putting an end to news of Rhodes' on-off move to Hull City. On 31 August, deadline-day for summer transfers, Rovers signed defender Shane Duffy on a permanent deal from Everton (worth around £400,000 plus add-ons). Rovers also agreed to season-long loan deals for Middlesbrough goalkeeper Jason Steele and Fulham midfielder Ryan Tunnicliffe. New Year Activity On 1 January, Jason Steele signed a permanent 3.5 year deal at Rovers after a successful loan from Middlesbrough. On 1 January, Ryan Tunnicliffe recalled early by Fulham boss Kit Symons after a season-long loan deal was cut short. On 6 January, Leon Best's season-long loan deal was cancelled by Derby County after failing to impress boss Steve McClaren.6 January 2015 Leon Best: Derby County end Blackburn striker's loan deal https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30697402 BBC Sport On 8 January, Josh Morris re-joined Fleetwood Town on loan for the remainder of the season. On 10 January, Marcus Olsson has contract extended until summer of 2016 on account of the defender's impressive start to the season.10 January 2015 Markus Olsson: Blackburn Rovers defender extends contract https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30764111 BBC Sport On 17 January, Rudy Gestede was left out of squad for away game against Wigan Athletic, as talks with an unnamed premier league club were still ongoing with Rovers over the topscorer.17 January 2015 Gary Bowyer: Premier League club in talks with Blackburn Rovers over top-scorer Rudy Gestede http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/rovers/news/11732531.Gary_Bowyer__Premier_League_club_in_talks_with_Blackburn_Rovers_over_top_scorer_Rudy_Gestede/?ref=mac Lancashire Telegraph On 19 January, it was announced later that Crystal Palace were the club that had officially placed a bid for the striker Rudy Gestede, supposedly worth £3.5m.19 January 2015 Rudy Gestede: Crystal Palace bid for Blackburn Rovers striker https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30881685 BBC Sport On 20 January, Leon Best is signed on loan by Brighton for the remainder of the season.20 January 2015 Leon Best: Brighton sign Blackburn Rovers striker on loan https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30897913 BBC Sport On 30 January, Jake Kean joined Oldham Athletic on loan until the end of the season.30 January 2015 Kean makes Oldham move http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/rovers-oldham-athletic-jake-kean-2236311.aspx Blackburn Rovers Also on 30 January, Jay Spearing signed for Rovers on loan, the midfielder joined from Bolton Wanderers until the end of May.30 January 2015 Rovers sign Spearing on loan http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/rovers-jay-spearing-2236391.aspx Blackburn Rovers On 2 February, Jordan Slew left the club after his contract was terminated, whilst Jack O'Connell and Anthony O'Connor joined Brentford and Plymouth respectively on deadline day. Pre-season friendlies Blackburn Rovers kicked off their pre-season campaign against newly promoted Conference side Telford United. Rovers then flew off to Portugal for a week of warm-weather training. On their return Rovers faced Accrington Stanley and Bury (of League Two) and Bradford City of League One. Pre-season ended with friendly at home against Premier League club Stoke City managed by ex-Rover Mark Hughes.Friendlies finalised http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/friendlies-finalised-1549242.aspx 2014-05-13 Blackburn Rovers #BBF3BB Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFBB Draw 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFBBBB Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA #BBBBBB Postponed 1px solid #AAAAAA Friendly Sat 12 July 2014 15:00 AFC Telford United 0–4 W Report Blackburn Rovers Best 56Rochina 60 75 O'Connell 88 1,082 New Bucks Head Telford Friendly Fri 19 July 2014 (BCD) Freamunde 0–1 W Blackburn Rovers Rhodes pen) (pen) Freamunde Friendly Wed 23 July 2014 19:45 Accrington Stanley 2–2 D Report Blackburn Rovers Mingoia 20Gray 54 Dunn 43Cairney 61 2,133 Store First Stadium Accrington Friendly Sat 26 July 2014 15:00 Bradford City 0–0 D Report Blackburn Rovers Coral Windows Stadium Bradford Friendly Wed 30 July 2014 19:45 Bury 1–1 D Report Blackburn Rovers Nardiello 71 Williamson 0 45Rhodes 85 pen. 1,711 The JD Stadium Bury Friendly Sun 3 August 2014 15:00 Blackburn Rovers 1–1 D Report Stoke City Rhodes 37 Bojan 69 4,351 Ewood Park Blackburn Sky Bet Championship League table BLB Fixtures Blackburn Rovers 2014–15 Championship season opener with Cardiff City moved a day forward to Friday 8 August for live TV coverage.18 June 2014 Opening fixture to be live on Sky http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/opening-fixture-to-be-live-on-sky-1648227.aspx Blackburn Rovers #BBF3BB Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFBB Draw 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFBBBB Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA #BBBBBB Postponed 1px solid #AAAAAA August 1 Fri 2014 08 08 y 19:45 GMT Blackburn Rovers 1–1 D Report Cardiff City Lowe 30Cairney 40 Jones 18Brayford 45+2Hudson 80Burgstaller 86 Ewood Park Blackburn 15,625 (including 1,193 visiting supporters) Andrew Madley 2 Sat 2014 08 16 y 15:00 GMT Blackpool 1–2 W Report Blackburn Rovers Cywka 53Oriol 68Zoko 90+3 Olsson 18Gestede 26 47 85Marshall 90+2 Bloomfield Road Blackpool 12,130 (including 2,227 Rovers supporters) James Adcock 3 Tue 2014 08 19 y 19:45 GMT Norwich City 3–1 L Report Blackburn Rovers Grabban 23 90+4Johnson 87Bennett 87 Cairney 1Lowe 19Evans 26Williamson 65 Carrow Road Norwich 25,835 Graham Scott 4 Sat 2014 08 23 y 15:00 GMT Blackburn Rovers 3–2 W Report Bournemouth Rhodes 13Hanley 21Gestede 24Evans 73King 90+1Robinson 90+4 Pitman 81 pen.Cook 40 90 Ewood Park Blackburn 13,900 (including 319 visiting supporters) Geoff Eltringham 5 Sat 2014 08 30 y 15:00 GMT Wolverhampton Wanderers 3–1 L Report Blackburn Rovers Dicko 12Sako 3368La Parra 25Saville 90+5 Rhodes 59 pen.Marshall 3Cairney 33Evans 43Hanley 55Varney 90+2 Molineux Stadium Wolverhampton 21,260 (including 1,027 Rovers supporters) Keith Stroud September 6 Sat 2014 09 13 y 15:00 GMT Blackburn Rovers 3–1 W Report Wigan Athletic Marshall 53 82Cairney 51Rhodes 56 Andy Delort 29James Perch 51Martyn Waghorn 89 Ewood Park Blackburn 15,782 (including 2,079 visiting supporters) Roger East 7 Wed 2014 09 17 y 19:45 GMT Blackburn Rovers 2–3 L Report Derby County Marshall 1Gestede 78 Ward 9 58Hughes 37 Ewood Park Blackburn 13,566 (including 677 visiting supporters) David Webb 8 Sat 2014 09 20 y 15:00 GMT Fulham 0–1 W Report Blackburn Rovers McCormack 25Hutchinson 0 45+2Hoogland 62Amorebieta 90+2 Evans 55Rhodes 58Taylor 88 Craven Cottage London 16,456 Andy D'Urso 9 Sat 2014 09 27 y 15:00 GMT Blackburn Rovers 2–2 D Report Watford Gestede 46Cairney 73Tunnicliffe 77 Vydra 3061Tőzsér 41Gomes 57Angella 90+6 Ewood Park Blackburn 14,084 (including 675 visiting supporters) Darren Drysdale 10 Tue 2014 09 30 y 19:45 GMT Rotherham United 2–0 L Report Blackburn Rovers Árnason 5Frecklington 22Becchio 32 Hanley 4Duffy 40Evans 59 New York Stadium Rotherham 9,525 (including 1,305 Rovers supporters) Simon Hooper October 11 Sat 2014 10 04 y 15:00 GMT Blackburn Rovers 0–0 D Report Huddersfield Town Hanley 54Williamson 71 Holt 11 Ewood Park Blackburn 14,662 (including 1,593 visiting supporters) Nigel Miller 12 Sat 2014 10 18 y 15:00 GMT Ipswich 1–1 D Report Blackburn Rovers McGoldrick 65Skuse 83 Kilgallon 2 50 64Marshall 90+3 Portman Road Ipswich 16,972 (including 379 Rovers supporters) James Adcock 13 Tue 2014 10 21 y 19:45 GMT Blackburn Rovers 1–0 W Report Birmingham City Gestede 28Marshall 51Duffy 74 Eardley 2 52 60 Ewood Park Blackburn 12,852 (including 510 visiting supporters) Robert Madley 14 Sat 2014 10 25 y 15:00 GMT Nottingham Forest 1–3 W Report Blackburn Rovers Fryatt 37 Evans 35Baptiste 66Gestede 75Rhodes 77Williamson 90 City Ground Nottingham 27,345 (including 1,043 Rovers supporters) Oliver Langford November 15 Sat 2014 11 01 y 15:00 GMT Blackburn Rovers 3–1 W Report Reading Gestede 16 38Marshall 55Evans 71Varney 90+6 Murray 44Obita 52Akpan 65Cooper 76 Ewood Park Blackburn 14,237 (including 411 visiting supporters) Carl Boyeson 16 Tue 2014 11 04 y 19:45 GMT Millwall 2–2 D Report Blackburn Rovers Wilkinson 0 61Martin 72Williams 88 Duffy 37Gestede 65 The Den Millwall 8,250 (including 486 Rovers supporters) Darren Deadman 17 Sat 2014 11 08 y 15:00 GMT Brighton & Hove Albion 1–1 D Report Blackburn Rovers Dunk 28Gardner 42Ince 94 Duffy 35Evans 40Gestede 51Baptiste 73Conway 92 Falmer Stadium Brighton and Hove 24,840 (including 835 Rovers supporters) Mark Haywood 18 Sat 2014 11 22 y 15:00 GMT Blackburn Rovers 2–1 W Report Leeds United Cairney 26Duffy 44Rhodes 71 88 penCairney 1 82 Adryan 28Doukara 33Warnock 96 Ewood Park Blackburn 21,432 (including 6,839 visiting supporters) Kevin Wright 19 Sat 2014 11 29 y 15:00 GMT Middlesbrough 1–1 D Report Blackburn Rovers Tomlin 56Bamford 83 Evans 55Gestede 90+5 Riverside Stadium Middlesbrough 18,152 (including 794 Rovers supporters) Mark Clattenburg December 20 Sat 2014 12 06 y 15:00 GMT Blackburn Rovers 1–2 L Report Sheffield Wednesday Baptiste 16 Lee 3Dielna 90+3Dielna 90+4 Ewood Park Blackburn 14,920 (including 1,772 visiting supporters) Steve Martin 21 Sat 2014 12 14 y 15:00 GMT Brentford 3–1 L Report Blackburn Rovers Baptiste 39Gestede 45Williamson 66 Douglas 16Gray 55Jota 61Diagouraga 78 Griffin Park London 11,848 (including 1,582 Rovers supporters) Andy Woolmer 22 Sat 2014 12 20 y 15:00 GMT Blackburn Rovers 2–0 W Report Charlton Athletic Rhodes 6 19 Buyens 69 Ewood Park Blackburn 13,231 (including 318 visiting supporters) David Webb 23 Fri 2014 12 26 y 15:00 GMT Bolton Wanderers 2–1 L Report Blackburn Rovers Devite 55Heskey 59Pratley 62 King 41Duffy 56Evans 85 Macron Stadium Bolton 23,203 (including 4,362 Rovers supporters) Craig Pawson 24 Sun 2014 12 28 y 15:00 GMT Blackburn Rovers 0–0 D Report Middlesbrough Gestede 51Tunnicliffe 94 Gibson 21Whitehead 45Ayala 90 Ewood Park Blackburn 22,304 (including 6,988 visiting supporters) Carl Boyeson January 25 Sun 2015 01 11 y 15:00 GMT Blackburn Rovers 0–1 L Report Wolverhampton Marshall 67Hanley 93 McDonald 42Edwards 48 Ewood Park Blackburn 15,335 (including 1,498 visiting supporters) Mark Haywood 26 Sat 2015 01 17 y 15:00 GMT Wigan Athletic 1–1 D Report Blackburn Rovers Evans 15Hanley 45+3Marshall 70Evans 76 McClean 45+3Waghorn 59McClean 43Perch 68 DW Wigan 14,652 (including 3,487 Rovers supporters) Mike Jones 27 Tue 2015 01 27 y 19:45 GMT Derby County 2–0 L Report Blackburn Rovers Bent 68 90+3Ward 82Hughes 90 Olsson 50Conway 82 Pride Park Derby 26,373 Andy Davies 28 Sat 2015 01 31 y 15:00 GMT Blackburn Rovers 2–1 W Report Fulham Marshall 12Rhodes 61 McCormack 66 Ewood Park Blackburn 13,603 Dean Whitestone February 29 Sat 2015 02 07 y 15:00 GMT Watford 1–0 L Report Blackburn Rovers Paredes 20Cathcart 28Munari Spearing 19Kilgallon 55 Vicarage Road Watford 15,011 (including 720 Rovers supporters) Andy Madley 30 Tue 2015 02 11 y 15:00 GMT Blackburn Rovers 2–1 W Report Rotherham Conway 41Spearing 53Cairney 55Rhodes 86 Derbyshire 72 Ewood Park Blackburn 13,403 (including 924 visiting supporters) Geoff Eltringham 31 Tue 2015 02 17 y 19:45 GMT Cardiff City 1–1 D Report Blackburn Rovers Morrison 84 Gestede 90 Cardiff City Stadium Cardiff 19,057 Brendan Malone 32 Sat 2015 02 21 y 15:00 GMT Blackburn Rovers 1–1 D Report Blackpool Rhodes 14 Maher 16Hall 42 Ewood Park Blackburn 14,906 (including 944 visiting supporters) Mick Russell 33 Tue 2015 02 24 y 19:45 GMT Blackburn Rovers 1–2 L Report Norwich City Baptiste 22Spearing 69 Jerome 65Johnson 84 Ewood Park Blackburn 13,530 (including 1060 visiting supporters) Scott Duncan 34 Sat 2015 02 28 y 15:00 GMT Bournemouth 0–0 D Report Blackburn Rovers Arter 48 ENG Goldsands Stadium Bournemouth 10,196 (including 756 Rovers supporters) Simon Hooper March 35 Wed 2015 03 04 y 19:45 Sheffield Wednesday 1–2 W Report Blackburn Rovers Maguire 61 Rhodes 17Henley 26Henley 49Brown 57Spurr 60 Hillsborough Stadium Sheffield 19,953 (including 510 Rovers supporters) Eddie Ilderton 36 Wed 2015 03 11 y 19:45 GMT Blackburn Rovers 1–0 W Report Bolton Wanderers Henry 85Rhodes 90 Danns 52Heskey 66Mills 81 Ewood Park Blackburn 15,362 (including 2362 visiting supporters) Paul Tierney 37 Sat 2015 03 14 y 15:00 GMT Charlton Athletic 1–3 W Report Blackburn Rovers Buyens 57Fox 84 Rhodes 15 78Conway 18Steele 56Brown 77 The Valley (London) London 14,888 (including 703 Rovers supporters) Charles Breakspear 38 Tue 2015 03 17 y 19:45 GMT Blackburn Rovers 2–3 L Report Brentford Gestede 5Taylor 45 Judge 35Long 44Jota 52Dean 47Gray 84 Ewood Park Blackburn 13,382 Seb Stockbridge 39 Sat 2015 03 21 y 15:00 GMT Blackburn Rovers 0–1 L Report Brighton Kilgallon 26 (og)Ledesma 36 Ewood Park Blackburn 13,605 Stuart Attwell April 40 Sat 2015 04 5 y 15:00 GMT Leeds United 0–3 W Report Blackburn Rovers Austin 0 39Antenucci 68Murphy 84Taylor 88 Henley 55Cairney 62Rhodes 69Taylor 77Spearing 80 Elland Road Leeds 25,293 Gary Sutton 41 Sat 2015 04 11 y 15:00 GMT Reading 0–0 D Report Blackburn Rovers Robson-Kanu 90 Williamson 81 Madejski Stadium Reading 17,564 Michael Bull 42 Tue 2015 04 14 y 19:45 GMT Birmingham 2–2 D Report Blackburn Rovers Grounds 64Gray 78 Kilgallon 8Rhodes 68Rhodes 88 St. Andrew's Birmingham 15,066 James Linington 43 Sat 2015 04 18 y 15:00 GMT Blackburn Rovers 3–3 D Report Nottingham Forest Gestede 3 35 82Williamson 90 Antonio 7 88Lansbury 45Vaughan 62 Ewood Park Blackburn 13,876 Andy Haines 44 Tue 2015 04 21 y 19:45 GMT Blackburn Rovers 2–0 W Report Millwall Gestede 78Rhodes 90 Cowan-Hall 73 Ewood Park Blackburn 12,884 Nigel Miller 45 25 April 2015 15:00 GMT Huddersfield Town 2–2 D Report Blackburn Rovers Butterfield 39Hudson 79Lolley 84 Gestede 26Rhodes 31Lenihan 53 John Smith's Stadium Huddersfield 17,056 ENG Brendan Malone May 46 2 May 2015 12:15 GMT Blackburn Rovers 3–2 W Report Ipswich Town Rhodes 36Conway 42Gestede 58 Murphy 2 82Skuse 39Tabb 43 Ewood Park Blackburn 16,469 Graham Scott Results table b Round Ground H/A/A/H/A/H/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/H/A/A /H/A/H/A/H/H/A/A/H/A/H/H/A/H/A/A/H/A/H Result D/W/L/W/L/W/L/W/D/L/D/D/W/W/W/D/D/W/D/L/L/W/L/D/L/D/L/W/L/W/D/D/L/D/W/W/W/L/L/W/D/D/D/W/D/W Position 12/5/14/10/14/8/13/10/10/11/12/13/11/8/7/8/7/6/6/7/8/8/8/9/10/10/10/9/9/9/9/10/10/11/10/10/10/10/10/10/10/9/9/9/9/9 Home Away green2 Win yellow2 Draw red2 Loss 1st 2nd blue1 red1 25 April 2015 BBC Sport August 2014 FA Cup Rovers entered the FA Cup in the Third Round Proper which commenced on Saturday 3 January 2015. Third round Sat 3 January 2015 15:00 GMT Charlton Athletic 1–2 W Report Blackburn Rovers Buyens 45+6Gudmundsson 55Gudmundsson 70Buyens 1 72 Taylor 4 59Duffy 45Kilgallon 68Cairney 69 8,727 (1,038 away) The Valley London Keith Stroud Fourth round Sat 24 January 2015 12:45 GMT Blackburn Rovers 3–1 W Report Swansea City Taylor 23Williamson 29Gestede 78Conway 89 Bartley 0 7Sigurdsson 21Dyer 85Sigurdsson 0 90+2 5,928 (590 away) Ewood Park Blackburn Craig Pawson Fifth round Sat 14 February 2015 15:00 GMT Blackburn Rovers 4–1 W Report Stoke City King 36 50 55Gestede 45+7 pen.Williamson 18Evans 60Cairney 81 Crouch 10Diouf 22Wollscheid 41Cameron 0 45+6Bardsley 84Whelan 86 13,934 (4,737 away) Ewood Park Blackburn Anthony Taylor Sixth round Sun 8 March 2015 16:00 GMT Liverpool 0–0 D Report Blackburn Rovers Emre Can 45 Cairney 88 43,820 (5,800 away) Anfield Liverpool Andre Marriner Sixth round replay Wed 8 April 2015 19:45 BST Blackburn Rovers 0–1 Report Liverpool Evans 68 Coutinho 70Sterling 90+3 Ewood Park Blackburn 28,415 (7,263 away) Kevin Friend L Football League Cup The first round draw of the 2014-15 Football League Cup took place on Tuesday 17 June at 10:00am.3 June 2014 Capital One Cup draw date http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/capital-one-cup-draw-date-1597807.aspx Blackburn Rovers Rovers hosted Scunthorpe United in the first round.Rovers to host Scunthorpe http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/rovers-to-host-scunthorpe-1646229.aspx 17 June 2014 Blackburn Rovers #BBF3BB Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFBB Draw 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFBBBB Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA R1 Tue 12 August 2014 19:45 Blackburn Rovers 0–1 L Summary Scunthorpe United King 75Varney 78Williamson 88 Llera 22Bishop 34 5,352 (including 551 visiting supporters) Ewood Park Blackburn Sebastian Stockbridge Club Staff Technical Staff Manager ENG Gary Bowyer Assistant Manager ENG Terry McPhillips First Team Coaches ENG Craig ShortENG Tony Grant Under-21 Head Coach ENG Damien Johnson Under-21 Assistant Coach AUS John Filan Goalkeeping Coach ENG John Keeley June 2013 May 2014 Who's Who http://www.rovers.co.uk/club/whoswho/ Blackburn Rovers May 2014 Medical Staff Doctor SCO Strength and conditioning coach ENG Chris Neville Youth team Doctor ENG Chris Dalton Physiotherapist ENG Dave Fevre Squad statistics Appearances and goals 13 May 2015May 2015 Player Statistics http://www.rovers.co.uk/stats/player-stats/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120810033947/http://www.rovers.co.uk/stats/player-stats/ 10 August 2012 13 May 2015 Blackburn Rovers dmy-all Championship FA Cup League Cup 1 Paul Robinson GK ENG 7+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 2 Adam Henley DF WAL 15+3 1 5+0 0 1+0 0 3 Tommy Spurr DF ENG 10+2 0 0+1 0 0+0 0 4 Matthew Kilgallon DF ENG 22+0 1 5+0 0 0+0 0 5 Grant Hanley (captain) DF SCO 31+0 1 0+0 0 0+0 0 6 Jason Lowe MF ENG 11+1 0 1+0 0 1+0 0 7 Joshua King FW NOR 5+11 1 2+0 3 1+0 0 8 David Dunn MF ENG 1+8 0 1+1 0 1+0 0 9 Chris Brown FW ENG 11+9 0 1+0 0 0+0 0 10 Tom Cairney MF SCO 32+7 3 5+0 0 0+1 0 11 Jordan Rhodes FW SCO 39+6 21 1+1 0 0+0 0 12 Ben Marshall MF ENG 37+5 6 4+0 0 1+0 0 13 Simon Eastwood GK ENG 6+0 0 5+0 0 0+0 0 14 Marcus Olsson MF SWE 41+0 0 4+0 0 0+0 0 15 Alex Baptiste (on loan From Bolton Wanderers) DF ENG 29+3 3 2+0 0 0+0 0 17 Lee Williamson MF ENG 22+6 0 5+0 0 1+0 0 18 John O'Sullivan MF IRL 1+1 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 19 Chris Taylor MF ENG 7+9 1 3+1 3 1+0 0 20 Yann Songo'o DF CMR 0+0 0 0+0 0 1+0 0 21 Paul Taylor (on loan From Ipswich Town) FW ENG 2+3 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 22 Shane Duffy DF IRL 18+1 1 3+0 0 0+0 0 24 Ryan Nyambe DF ENG 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 25 Jay Spearing (on loan From Bolton Wanderers) MF ENG 12+3 1 0+0 0 0+0 0 26 Darragh Lenihan MF IRL 2+1 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 27 Devarn Green FW ENG 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 29 Corry Evans MF NIR 37+1 1 2+1 0 0+0 0 30 Jason Steele GK ENG 31+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 31 Connor Mahoney MF ENG 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 32 Craig Conway MF SCO 29+9 3 4+1 1 0+1 0 33 David Raya GK ESP 2+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 39 Rudy Gestede FW BEN 31+8 20 2+2 2 0+1 0 |- |colspan="14"|Players out on loan: 16 Luke Varney (on loan to Ipswich Town) FW ENG 0+11 0 0+2 0 1+0 0 34 Jake Kean (on loan to Oldham Athletic) GK ENG 0+0 0 0+0 0 1+0 0 — Josh Morris (on loan to Fleetwood Town) DF ENG 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 — Leon Best (on loan to Brighton & Hove Albion) FW IRL 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 |- |colspan="14"|Players that played for Blackburn Rovers this season that have left the club: 21 Jack O'Connell DF ENG 0+0 0 0+0 0 1+0 0 23 Doneil Henry (on loan From West Ham United) DF CAN 3+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 25 Ryan Tunnicliffe (on loan From Fulham) MF ENG 10+7 1 0+0 0 0+0 0 |} Goalscorers 13 May 2015 RankNo.Pos.NameLeagueFA CupLeague CupTotal139FWBEN Rudy Gestede202022211FWSCO Jordan Rhodes210021312MFENG Ben Marshall600647FWNOR Josh King1304=19MFENG Chris Taylor1304=32MFSCO Craig Conway3104715DFENG Alex Baptiste3003=10MFSCO Tom Cairney300395DFSCO Grant Hanley1001=25MFENG Ryan Tunnicliffe1001=22DFIRL Shane Duffy1001=29MFNIR Corry Evans1001=2DFWAL Adam Henley1001=25MFENG Jay Spearing1001=4DFENG Matthew Kilgallon1001Total0 Assists 13 May 2015 RankNo.Pos.NameLeagueFA CupLeague CupTotal132MFSCO Craig Conway101011210MFSCO Tom Cairney6208312MFENG Ben Marshall7007439FWBEN Rudy Gestede4206514DFSWE Marcus Olsson4105611FWSCO Jordan Rhodes4004=9FWENG Chris Brown3104822DFIRL Shane Duffy1102917MFENG Lee Williamson1001=19MFENG Chris Taylor1001=2DFWAL Adam Henley1001=23DFCAN Doneil Henry1001——— No assist221017Total659074 Disciplinary record 13 May 2015 No.Pos.NameChampionshipFA CupLeague CupTotal 1 1 1 GK ENG Paul Robinson 10000001006MFENG Jason Lowe 20000002007MFNOR Josh King 100001020012MFENG Ben Marshall 400000040014MFSWE Marcus Olsson 300000030016FWENG Luke Varney 200001030017MFENG Lee Williamson 600201090019MFENG Chris Taylor 100000010029MFNIR Corry Evans 11002000130039FWBEN Rudy Gestede 300000030010MFSCO Tom Cairney 51030008105DFSCO Grant Hanley 500000050022DFIRL Shane Duffy 50010006004DFENG Matthew Kilgallon 310100041025MFENG Ryan Tunnicliffe 200000020015DFENG Alex Baptiste 200000020032MFSCO Craig Conway 200000020025MFENG Jay Spearing 30000003003DFENG Tommy Spurr 10000001002DFWAL Adam Henley 20000002009FWENG Chris Brown 200000020023DFCAN Doneil Henry 100000010030GKENG Jason Steele 100000010023DFENG Paul Taylor 100000010011FWSCO Jordan Rhodes 100000010026MFIRL Darragh Lenihan 1000000100Total712090308320 Suspensions served Date Missed Player Reason Opponent Missed 30 Sep 1 Corry Evans 5 Huddersfield Town 21 Oct 1 Matthew Kilgallon 2 Birmingham City 22 Nov 1 Tom Cairney 2 Middlesbrough 26 Dec 2 Corry Evans 10 Middlesbrough, Charlton Athletic(FA Cup) Transfers Summer In DatePos.NameFromFeeSource 23 June 2014 FW ENG Chris Brown ENG Doncaster Rovers Free Transfer 1 July 2014 FW ENG Luke Varney ENG Leeds United Free Transfer 1 September 2014 DF IRL Shane Duffy ENG Everton Undisclosed (est ~£400,000 + add-ons)3 September 2014 Blackburn Rovers boss Gary Bowyer delighted with transfer deadline day business http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/rovers/news/11449014.Blackburn_Rovers_boss_Gary_Bowyer_delighted_with_transfer_deadline_day_business/ LT 1 September 2014 Rovers complete Duffy deal http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/rovers-complete-duffy-deal-1889248.aspx Rovers Total spent ~ Undisclosed (~ £400,000+) Youth DatePos.NameFromFeeSource 1 July 2014 MF ENG David Carson ENG Ashington Undisclosed Fee 27 August 2014 GK SCO Ryan Crump ENG Liverpool Free 27 August 2014 Rovers recruit Ryan http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/rovers-recruit-ryan-270814-1878371.aspx 27 August 2014 Blackburn Rovers F.C 16 October 2014 DF WAL Sam Jones ENG Unattached Free 16 October 2014 Rovers recruit Ryan http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/jones-joins-rovers-ranks-2019415.aspx 16 October 2014 Blackburn Rovers F.C 19 December 2014 DF ENG Connor Thomson ENG Carlisle United Free 19 December 2014 Connor completes Rovers switch http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/connor-thomson-blackburn-rovers-2154618.aspx 19 December 2014 Blackburn Rovers F.C Out DatePos.NameToFeeSource 16 May 2014 DF ENG Will Beesley ENG Southport Released 16 May 2014 Retained list http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/retained-list-1555667.aspx dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150330153012/http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/retained-list-1555667.aspx 30 March 2015 Blackburn Rovers dmy 16 May 2014 MF ENG Robbie Cotton ENG Sheffield Released 16 May 2014 DF ENG Ryan Edwards ENG Morecambe Released 2014-05-19 Shrimps sign four http://www.morecambefc.com/news/article/shrimps-sign-four-1564733.aspx dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150330145739/http://www.morecambefc.com/news/article/shrimps-sign-four-1564733.aspx 30 March 2015 Morecambe FC dmy 16 May 2014 MF SPA Hugo Fernandez EUR Free agent Released 16 May 2014 MF NZL Timothy Payne NZL Auckland City Released 16 May 2014 FW GER Deniz Pero TUR Bucaspor Released 16 May 2014 GK ENG Matthew Urwin ENG Bradford City Released 6 August 2014 Striker Urwin makes it three http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/article/urwin-makes-it-three-1806077.aspx Bradford City FC 2 June 2014 MF IRL Alan Judge ENG Brentford £350,0006 November 2015 Gary Bowyer: I never wanted Alan Judge to leave Blackburn Rovers http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/13948739.Gary_Bowyer__I_never_wanted_Alan_Judge_to_leave_Blackburn_Rovers/ LT 20 June 2014 FW SCO David Goodwillie SCO Aberdeen Mutual Consent 7 July 2014 Striker Joins The Dons http://www.afc.co.uk/articles/20140707/striker-joins-the-dons_2212158_3966882 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140711115112/http://www.afc.co.uk/articles/20140707/striker-joins-the-dons_2212158_3966882 11 July 2014 7 July 2014 Aberdeen FC 1 July 2014 MF NGR Dickson Etuhu SWE AIK Mutual Consent 23 December 2014 Dickson Etuhu makes Sweden switch http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/aik-fotboll/transfer-talk/news/etuhu-makes-sweden-switch_195304.html 1 July 2014 FW ENG DJ Campbell ENG Maidenhead United Mutual Consent 25 September 2014 DJ Spins in to York Road http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/maidenheadunited/news/dj-spins-in-to-york-road-1298877.html 15 July 2014 MF ENG Alex Marrow ENG Carlisle United Mutual Consent 15 July 2014 Alex Marrow Departs http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/alex-marrow-departs-1759925.aspx? Blackburn Rovers FC15 July 2014 CONTRACTS: Midfielder agrees one year deal http://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/article/marrowsigns15july14-1759957.aspx dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140720220948/http://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/article/marrowsigns15july14-1759957.aspx 20 July 2014 dmy 5 August 2014 FW SPA Rubén Rochina SPA Granada Undisclosed Total sold £350,000 + undisclosed fees Loan In DatePos.NameFromLoan lengthSource 11 July 2014 DF ENG Alex Baptiste ENG Bolton Wanderers Season-Long Loan 1 September 2014 GK ENG Jason Steele ENG Middlesbrough Season-Long Loan 1 September 2014 Rovers add Steele to their squad http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/rovers-add-steele-to-their-squad-1892095.aspx Blackburn Rovers 1 September 2014 MF ENG Ryan Tunnicliffe ENG Fulham Season-Long Loan (recalled) 1 September 2014 Rovers seal Tunnicliffe deal http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/rovers-seal-tunnicliffe-deal-1892078.aspx Blackburn Rovers1 January 2015 Fulham recall Ryan http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/ryan-tunnicliffe-blackburn-rovers-fulham-2174607.aspx Blackburn Rovers F.C Loan Out DatePos.NameToLoan lengthSource 10 July 2014 MF ENG Josh Morris ENG Fleetwood Town 6 Month Loan (3 January 2015) (Extended) 8 January 2015 Morris returns to Fleetwood http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/josh-morris-fleetwood-town-blackburn-rovers-2189204.aspx Blackburn Rovers F.C 4 August 2014 FW IRE Leon Best ENG Derby County Season-Long Loan (Sent Back) 6 January 2015 Leon Best Returns To Blackburn Rovers http://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/article/leon-best-returns-to-blackburn-rovers-2186018.aspx Derby County F.C. 4 August 2014 DF IRE Anthony O'Connor ENG Plymouth Argyle 5 Month Loan (10 January 2015) 29 August 2014 FW ENG Jordan Slew ENG Port Vale 4 Month Loan (3 January 2015) 29 August 2014 Slew joins the Valiants http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/slew-joins-the-valiants-1883040.aspx Blackburn Rovers 1 September 2014 DF ENG Jack O'Connell ENG Rochdale 4 Month Loan (6 January 2015) 1 September 2014 Defender returns to Dale http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/defender-returns-to-dale-1891202.aspx Blackburn Rovers 15 September 2014 GK ENG Jake Kean ENG Yeovil Town 1 Month Loan (12 October 2014) 15 September 2014 Goalie joins the Glovers http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/goalie-joins-the-glovers-1914997.aspx Blackburn Rovers 19 September 2014 GK ESP David Raya ENG Southport 1 Month Loan (18 October 2014) (Extended) 19 September 2014 Spanish starlet joins Southport http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/spanish-starlet-joins-southport-1927719.aspx Blackburn Rovers F.C20 October 2014 Duo extend loan deals http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/duo-extend-loan-deals-2026084.aspx Blackburn Rovers F.C 19 September 2014 MF IRL John O'Sullivan ENG Accrington Stanley 1 Month Loan (18 October 2014) (Extended) 19 September 2014 O'Sullivan signs for Stanley http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/osullivan-signs-for-stanley-1928764.aspx Blackburn Rovers F.C 21 October 2014 MF IRL Darragh Lenihan ENG Burton Albion 1 Month Loan (22 November 2014) (Extended) 21 October 2014 Darragh joins the Brewers http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/darragh-joins-the-brewers-2029351.aspx Blackburn Rovers F.C24 November 2014 Brewers stay for Lenihan http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/darragh-lenihan-burton-albion-blackburn-rovers-2100710.aspx Blackburn Rovers F.C5 January 2015 Lenihan's loan extended http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/darragh-lenihan-burton-albion-blackburn-rovers-2177927.aspx? Blackburn Rovers F.C9 February 2015 Darragh extends Brewers deal http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/darragh-lenihan-blackburn-rovers-burton-albion-2256479.aspx Blackburn Rovers F.C Winter In DatePos.NameFromFeeSource 1 January 2015 GK ENG Jason Steele ENG Middlesbrough Undisclosed (est £100,00031 January 2015 I wanted Ryan Tunnicliffe deal admits Blackburn Rovers boss Gary Bowyer http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/11763016.I_wanted_Ryan_Tunnicliffe_deal_admits_Blackburn_Rovers_boss_Gary_Bowyer/ Lancashire Telegraph) 1 January 2015 Steele signs http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/jason-steele-blackburn-rovers-middlesbrough-2175205.aspx Blackburn Rovers F.C Total spent ~ Undisclosed (~ £100,000+) Out DatePos.NameToFeeSource 2 February 2015 FW ENG Jordan Slew ENG Cambridge United Mutual Consent 2 February 2015 Jordan Slew Departs http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/rovers-jordan-slew-2244384.aspx6 February 2015 U's sign Slew after Blackburn exit https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/31163403 BBC Sport 2 February 2015 DF ENG Jack O'Connell ENG Brentford Undisclosed (reportedly £300,0009 June 2015 John O'Sullivan determined to become first-team regular at Blackburn Rovers http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/rovers/news/13320013.John_O_Sullivan_determined_to_become_first_team_regular_at_Blackburn_Rovers/?ref=mac Lancashire Telegraph) 2 February 2015 O'Connell completes Brentford move http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/rovers-brentford-jack-oconnell-2244455.aspx Blackburn Rovers F.C 2 February 2015 DF IRL Anthony O'Connor ENG Plymouth Argyle Undisclosed 2 February 2015 O'Connor makes Plymouth move http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/anthony-oconnor-rovers-plymouth-argyle-under-21s-2244582.aspx Blackburn Rovers F.C 2 March 2015 DF ENG Bradley Orr ENG Unattached Mutual Consent 3 March 2015 Bradley Orr departs http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/blackburn-rovers-bradley-orr-2306418.aspx Blackburn Rovers F.C Total sold ~ Undisclosed (~ £300,000+) Loan In DatePos.NameFromLoan lengthSource30 January 2015MFENG Jay SpearingENG Bolton WanderersEnd Of Season30 January 2015 Rovers sign Spearing on loan http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/rovers-jay-spearing-2236391.aspx Blackburn Rovers F.C4 March 2015DFCAN Doneil HenryENG West Ham UnitedOne Month Loan (6 April 2015)4 March 2015 Rovers seal Doneil deal http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/doneil-henry-2314167.aspx Blackburn Rovers F.C26 March 2015FWENG Paul TaylorENG Ipswich TownEnd Of Season26 March 2015 Taylor completes Rovers switch http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/paul-taylor-blackburn-rovers-ipswich-town-2359464.aspx Blackburn Rovers F.C Loan Out DatePos.NameToLoan lengthSource9 January 2015MFENG Josh MorrisENG Fleetwood TownEnd Of Season8 January 2015 Morris returns to Fleetwood http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/josh-morris-fleetwood-town-blackburn-rovers-2189204.aspx? Blackburn Rovers F.C20 January 2015FWIRL Leon BestENG Brighton & Hove AlbionEnd Of Season20 January 2015 Striker signs for the Seagulls http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/leon-best-blackburn-rovers-brighton-2215376.aspx? Blackburn Rovers F.C30 January 2015GKENG Jake KeanENG Oldham AthleticEnd Of Season30 January 2015 Kean makes Oldham move http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/rovers-oldham-athletic-jake-kean-2236311.aspx Blackburn Rovers F.C2 February 2015FWSCO Jordan PrestonSCO Ayr UnitedEnd Of Season2 February 2015 Preston makes Scotland switch http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/rovers-jordan-preston-under-21s-2244521.aspx19 February 2015MFIRL John O'SullivanENG Barnsley1 Month Loan (21 March 2015)19 February 2015 Midfielder joins the Tykes http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/john-osullivan-blackburn-rovers-barnsley-2280472.aspx Blackburn Rovers F.C20 February 2015FWENG Luke VarneyENG Ipswich Town3 Month Loan (Extended)20 February 2015 Varney joins Ipswich http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/luke-varney-blackburn-rovers-ipswich-town-2282800.aspx Blackburn Rovers F.C26 March 2015 Striker extends Ipswich stay http://www.rovers.co.uk/news/article/luke-varney-ipswich-town-2359058.aspx Blackburn Rovers F.C References External links Blackburn Rovers F.C. official website 2014-15 Category:2014–15 Football League Championship by team