Rovers Returned Podcast
1) Episode 21 - Paul Robinson
When Brad Friedel announced he wished to leave Rovers, the club identified Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson as the preferred replacement. Robinson rebuilt his reputation at Rovers under Sam Allardyc...Show More
2) Episode 20 - Robbie Savage
Robbie Savage signed for Rovers to join his former international manager Mark Hughes, and quickly became the engine of the Rovers midfield. A player fans of other clubs love to hate, Savage enjoyed su...Show More
3) Episode 19 - David Bentley
David Bentley joined Rovers initially on loan from Arsenal with a view to inject much needed flair and creativity into the side. He soon found a natural home on the right wing and established a reputa...Show More
4) Episode 18 - Brad Friedel
Brad Friedel is a true Rovers legend in every sense of the word. Described once as a Superman by an opposing manager, Friedel enjoyed a decorated career for Rovers and the US men’s national side. In t...Show More
5) Episode 17 - Jon Stead
Jon Stead may have only scored 8 goals for Rovers but the return on those goals was almost unrivalled during this era, as Stead helped fire Rovers to safety in the 2003-04 season. Despite his initial ...Show More
6) Episode 16 - Andrew Cole
In December 2001 Rovers signed Andrew Cole for £8m from Manchester United in a move that manager Graeme Souness described as a “monster transfer’. The ‘Cole effect’ saw Rovers win the League Cup a cou...Show More
7) Episode 15 - Bouncing back
Following years of struggles both on and off the pitch, Rovers seek to address their slide with a successful campaign in League One. With Mowbray agreeing to stay on as manager, and some exciting new ...Show More
8) Episode 14 - Here we go again
Rovers unexpectedly appoint ex-Burnley manager Owen Coyle as manager who leads the club to an awful start to the season. Devoid of resources to invest in the squad, and despite the best efforts of Ton...Show More
9) Episode 13 - Transfer embargo
After failing to return to the Premier League in quick order, the financial reality of the Championship begins to bite as the parachute payments run out and the club finds itself in selling mode, ulti...Show More
10) Episode 12 - Team GB
Gary Bowyer was appointed manager to steady the ship and was seen as a trusted pair of hands who had established a good reputation at the club. He also oversaw the best performing team of this period ...Show More