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Chris Dunlavy: Blackburn Rovers woe is just tip of the iceberg

Another week, another washout at Blackburn Rovers. At this rate, the only sport you’ll see at Ewood Park will involve Adam Peaty and Michael Phelps.

Blackburn Rovers players applaud the fans after last week’s game was abandoned when the pitch became waterlogged

By Chris Dunlavy - A fresh take on football

Another week, another washout at Blackburn Rovers. At this rate, the only sport you’ll see at Ewood Park will involve Adam Peaty and Michael Phelps.
Last weekend’s abandoned game with Sheffield Wednesday was the second time this season that Rovers have fallen victim to a waterlogged pitch.
Ironically, it came just days after Valerien Ismael’s side replayed a Championship clash with Ipswich Town that was aborted in September.
This time last year, Portsmouth supporters in the midst of a 268-mile journey from the south coast were left fuming when the...

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