20 Questions - Blackburn Rovers

Last updated : 01 April 2006 By Paul Farrington
1) Who are you? Where are you from?

Russ Cartmell, from Blackburn

2) How long have you supported Rovers?

About 40 years

3) Your first ever Rovers game?

West Ham - FA cup replay 1965/66

4) Your best ever Rovers game, and why?

Rovers v Plymouth 1975. Basically the winners of this game won the old 3rd division championship. 2 - 0 down pulled one back just before half time. Came back to win 5 - 2. Great atmosphere, very emotional game. It was also Rovers centenary year.

5) Worst ever game, and why?

Being at Crystal Palace 1988/89 playoffs and losing 3 - 0 after winning 1st leg 3 - 1, so so depressing had a bad feeling all day about the game

6) Greatest ever Blackburn player?

As far as true devoted Rovers players go in my era its a toss up between Derek Fazakerley and Simon Garner, but modern era its got to be Alan Shearer

7) Worst ever Blackburn player?

Jimmy Quinn frustrated the hell out of me. Scored goals everywhere he played except with the Rovers

8) What is your opinion of our outspoken Chairman, and former Rovers player, Dave Whelan?

Not took much notice actually

9) Favourite current Rovers player?

Current form got to be Bellamy

10) Anyone who we should look out for in the squad, an unsung hero perhpas?

Ryan Nelsen

11) Current boo-boy?

Bret Emerton usually get some stick

12) Are you happy with Mark Hughes and the backroom/boardroom set up at the club?

Wouldn't you be in our position?

13) Your attendances have not been setting the world alight, despite fairing well this season, can you put your finger on why this is?

Yes I agree we should be doing better but its an expensive hobby nowadays and gates are down in general in the premiership apart from the big lads

14) Your opinion of the Latics?

Doing great, good to watch I like Jewels approach

15) Who from our side has impressed you the most this season?

Kavanagh does well seeing as he is nearing pensionable age (must be due a free bus pass soon)

17) How did you fare last season?

Below average but safe enough

18) What was your aim of the start of the season?

Mid table or just above

19) Can Blackburn earn a European place this season?

There's no doubt about that

20) Who's going down?

Sunderland, Birmingham & West Brom

Thanks Russ for your time, it's very much appreciated.