Popular Post SIMON GARNERS 194 Posted February 16, 2023 Popular Post Posted February 16, 2023 (edited) 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 11 Quote
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Upside Down Posted February 16, 2023 Posted February 16, 2023 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 😉 1 Quote
Tyrone Shoelaces Posted February 16, 2023 Posted February 16, 2023 13 minutes ago, 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 😉 It looks like he’s playing in his night shirt. I hate those collars. Each to his own I suppose. Quote
Herbie6590 Posted February 16, 2023 Posted February 16, 2023 1 hour ago, 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 😉 On my list already 😉 1 Quote
Sparks Rover Posted February 16, 2023 Posted February 16, 2023 2 hours ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said: It looks like he’s playing in his night shirt. I hate those collars. Each to his own I suppose. Wouldn't make much difference to our lot, half asleep most of the time. 4 Quote
Backroom Mike E Posted February 18, 2023 Backroom Posted February 18, 2023 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. Perfect pyjama top for Christmas Quote
SIMON GARNERS 194 Posted February 18, 2023 Author Posted February 18, 2023 Does anyone know exactly where Bob was laid to rest? Quote
Parsonblue Posted February 20, 2023 Posted February 20, 2023 On 18/02/2023 at 13:29, SIMON GARNERS 194 said: Does anyone know exactly where Bob was laid to rest? Blackburn Old Cemetery on Whalley New Road. Quote
SIMON GARNERS 194 Posted February 20, 2023 Author Posted February 20, 2023 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. Quote
Exiled in Toronto Mk2 Posted February 23, 2023 Posted February 23, 2023 It seems the Riverside were always hard to please… Quote
Upside Down Posted February 23, 2023 Posted February 23, 2023 Would a lot of those fans be BRFCS posters today? Quote
wilsdenrover Posted February 23, 2023 Posted February 23, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Upside Down said: Would a lot of those fans be BRFCS posters today? I doubt any of them are still with us… Edited February 23, 2023 by wilsdenrover Quote
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