Fans Friendly Update.

[Paul]

Blackburn Rovers fans suffered a 4 - 2 away defeat in Turkey today to close rivals Gençlerbirligi. While the result may have gone against us this is one occassion when we can truly say football is the winner.

Visiting Rovers fans were greeted at Ankara airpport last by Gençlerbirligi fans. Both sets of fans exchanged club memorobilia, flowers, gifts and Turkish delight in the airport. Rovers fans on the trip say their reception has been quite amazing, proving how the game unites us all.

The Fans Friendly game should be featured on Channel Five later today during the pre-match build up.

Tomorrow we are hoping for a live interview with members of this board on Radio Five Live's Breakfast Programme. More details when available on the site.