Blackburn live updates

2:29 pm, Wed 03 Apr 2013

Robinson to miss six months

Blackburn goalkeeper Paul Robinson will be out for six months due to a blood clot in his lung

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Championship

10:56 pm, Mon 01 Apr 2013

Championship: Rovers thrashed

Cardiff ended their miserable run of form to beat Blackburn and extend their lead at the top of the Championship standings to seven points

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LMA: Sackings are embarrassing

Football's attitude to sacking managers is "arrogant" and the statistics on dismissals are "embarrassing"

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10:28 am, Wed 20 Mar 2013

Appleton departs after 67 days

Granada reports look at the departure of Blackburn boss Michael Appleton after just over two months.

Championship

3:58 pm, Tue 19 Mar 2013

Appleton on sacking

I am disappointed to be leaving Blackburn Rovers. I would like to thank the players and wish them all the best for the rest of the season. I would also like to say thanks to the fans who have made me feel so welcome over the past few months."

– Former Blackburn boss Michael Appleton

Championship

11:25 am, Tue 19 Mar 2013

Blackburn sack Appleton

Blackburn Rovers have sacked manager Michael Appleton after just over two months in charge at Ewood Park

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Championship

The black-and-white years: Dave Whelan recovers in hospital after breaking his leg in the 1960 FA Cup final

Dave Whelan in hospital after his leg break at Wembley in the 1960 FA Cup final. Credit: PA

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan had his leg broken by a bad tackle while playing for Blackburn in the 1960 FA Cup final against Wolves. The injury cut short his career.

"When I broke my leg in the cup final it was exactly the same type of tackle," Whelan said today, referring to Callum McManaman's tackle.