Football FanCast columnist Phil Wright reflects on the changing ways of the Premier League and the effect it is having on his beloved Rovers. Following Rovers’ 5-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge on Saturday and with a trip to Old Trafford coming up, the question about the competitiveness of the Premier League comes…

Football FanCast columnist Phil Wright reflects on the summer arrivals and the impact they have made at Ewood Park. Sunday sees bitter local rivals Burnley visit Ewood Park. With that in mind now would be a good time to assess how Allardyce has managed to mould the Blackburn Rovers team.  Despite his work orchestrating a miraculous escape from relegation last…

New Football FanCast columnist Phil Wright looks at the resurgence of Paul Robinson. If one were to try and salvage something from the Rovers defeat at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday it has to be the performance of Paul Robinson. The man that followed Brad Friedel was always in for a thankless task. How do you replace a legend many…

Football FanCast columnist Phil Wright reacts to the news that Blackburn Rovers have been charged by the FA and feels that maybe Mark Hughes outspoken views on officials may have some baring on the constant victimisation, the Ewood Park club seem to face. The Football Association, as a…

FFC columnist Phil Wright analyses the lack of incomings at Ewood Park in the recent January transfer window, and wonders Mark Hughes' squad boasts the necessary strength in depth to challenge for a European place. A cool £150 million was spent by Premier League clubs in the January…

New FFC columnist and Blackburn fan Phil Wright reviews Sunday's Lancashire derby at Ewood Park and asks whether Mark Hughes' side are capable of mounting a serious challenge for Europe this season. Goals from a pair of much maligned performers brought Blacburn Rovers their first win in…