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A list of notable and famous Blackburn Rovers supporters.
- Gareth Ainsworth, former footballer and manager
- Faris Badwan, musician, vocalist in The Horrors[1]
- Bill Beaumont, former rugby union player[2]
- Jim Bowen, former actor, presenter, and comedian[3][4]
- Bradley Brooks, darts player[5]
- Ronnie Clayton, former footballer for Blackburn Rovers
- Nick Dougherty, former golfer[6]
- Bryan Douglas, former footballer for Blackburn Rovers
- David Dunn, former footballer for Blackburn Rovers
- Mickey Ellison, boxer
- Tim Farron, Liberal Democrat MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale since 2005 and Leader of the Liberal Democrats from 2015 to 2017[7]
- Carl Fogarty, former motorcycle racer[7]
- Simon Garner, former footballer for Blackburn Rovers
- Wayne Hemingway, fashion designer[8]
- Stephen Hendry, former snooker player[7]
- Tez Ilyas, stand-up comedian[9]
- Mark Jeffers, boxer
- Phil Jones, former footballer for Blackburn Rovers
- Liam Livingstone, cricketer[10]
- Lee Mack, actor, presenter, and comedian[7]
- Shawn Michaels, professional wrestler [11]
- AJ Odudu, presenter[12]
- Steve Pemberton, actor and comedian, known for being a member of The League of Gentlemen from 1999 to 2002 and playing Mick Garvey in Benidorm from 2007 to 2015
- Anthony Pilkington, former footballer for Blackburn Rovers[13]
- Steven Pinder, actor[14]
- Matt Smith, actor, known for playing the Eleventh Doctor in Doctor Who from 2010 to 2013 and Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon since 2022[7]
- Jack Straw, Labour MP for Blackburn from 1979 to 2015, Home Secretary from 1997 to 2001, Foreign Secretary from 2001 to 2006, Leader of the House of Commons from 2006 to 2007, and Justice Secretary from 2007 to 2010[7]
- Dennis Taylor, former snooker player[6]
- Jack Walker, former businessman, who owned Blackburn Rovers from 1991 to 2000[15]
- Adam Wharton, footballer for Crystal Palace since signing from Blackburn Rovers in February 2024[16]
- Scott Wharton, footballer for Blackburn Rovers[17]
- Shane Williams, former rugby union player
References
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- ^ Harte, Declan (3 June 2023). "Blackburn Rovers' top 5 most famous supporters". Football League World. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ "Rover and out for Jim Bowen". Lancashire Telegraph. 22 August 2003. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ Ryan, Rachel (21 August 2003). "Bowen quits Shrimps". The Westmorland Gazette. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ Tinniswood, Steve (30 November 2020). "Blackburn Rovers fan Bradley Brooks crowned world youth darts champion". Lancashire Telegraph. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ a b York, Gary (17 January 2008). "The Blackburn brothers behind Nick Dougherty's success". Lancashire Telegraph. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f Holmes, Ned (6 February 2023). "The famous people that supposedly support Blackburn Rovers". Football League World. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ Cryer, Andy (30 October 2010). "Blackburn Rovers legend Ronnie Clayton dies". Lancashire Telegraph. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ Khan, Shuiab (6 February 2024). "Tez Ilyas joins Rudy Gestede at launch of Rovers' fans group". Lancashire Telegraph. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ Sharpe, Rich (15 February 2023). "Liam Livingstone to join Bradley Dack for event at Blackburn Rovers". Lancashire Telegraph. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ {{cite web https://talksport.com/sport/1003236/shawn-michaels-premier-league-blackburn-rovers-alan-shearer/}}
- ^ Khan, Shuiab (27 November 2021). "Blackburn's AJ Odudu: 'This town means so much to me'". Lancashire Telegraph. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ Cuffley, David (20 April 2012). "No time to think of home for Norwich City's Blackburn-born Anthony Pilkington". Eastern Daily Press. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ Humphreys, Jemma (9 July 2010). "East Lancashire actor stars in high school reunion". Lancashire Telegraph. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ Crist, Matthew (17 August 2019). "Football's Last Great Industrialist: Remembering Jack Walker And Blackburn Rovers' Premier League Triumph". The Sportsman. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ Jackson, Elliott (1 February 2024). "Adam Wharton pays emotional tribute to Blackburn Rovers". Lancashire Telegraph. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ Jackson, Elliott (11 November 2022). "Scott Wharton stokes up Blackburn Rovers derby importance and relives Burnley memories". LancsLive. Retrieved 14 April 2024.