Bob Crompton Book : Rovers Till I Die

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

The Greatest Rover of them all and England Captain Bob Crompton has a new Book published about his life and exploits.Well done to Harry Berry on a very worthy subject..another one for the Rovers History Book shelf.

This Rovers man is another worthy of a Statue at Ewood!

https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/rovers-till-i-die

 

Edited February 16, 2023 by SIMON GARNERS 194

[Upside Down]

Why he doesn't have a statue I  don't know. 

That Rovers shirt above looks mint. I love the collar. @Herbie6590New design for next season 😉

 

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

  On 16/02/2023 at 08:36, Upside Down said:

Why he doesn't have a statue I  don't know. 

That Rovers shirt above looks mint. I love the collar. @Herbie6590New design for next season 😉

 

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It looks like he’s playing in his night shirt. I hate those collars. Each to his own I suppose.

[Herbie6590]

  On 16/02/2023 at 08:36, Upside Down said:

Why he doesn't have a statue I  don't know. 

That Rovers shirt above looks mint. I love the collar. @Herbie6590New design for next season 😉

 

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On my list already 😉

[Sparks Rover]

  On 16/02/2023 at 08:51, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

It looks like he’s playing in his night shirt. I hate those collars. Each to his own I suppose.

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Wouldn't make much difference to our lot, half asleep most of the time.

[Mike E]

  On 16/02/2023 at 08:51, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

It looks like he’s playing in his night shirt. I hate those collars. Each to his own I suppose.

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Perfect pyjama top for Christmas 

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

Does anyone know exactly where Bob was laid to rest?

[Parsonblue]

  On 18/02/2023 at 13:29, SIMON GARNERS 194 said:

Does anyone know exactly where Bob was laid to rest?

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Blackburn Old Cemetery on Whalley New Road.

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

Thank you Parsonblue,I guessed that would be the place too.

Sad to read about the resentment towards his personal success from some within the Club at the time.

Would be nice to see the Club do something similar to the John Lewis grave in recognition.

[Exiled in Toronto Mk2]

It seems the Riverside were always hard to please…

[bazza]

Some Rovers fans never change, hey?

[Upside Down]

Would a lot of those fans be BRFCS posters today? 

[wilsdenrover]

  On 23/02/2023 at 20:54, Upside Down said:

Would a lot of those fans be BRFCS posters today? 

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I doubt any of them are still with us… 

Edited February 23, 2023 by wilsdenrover