Blackburn Rovers topped off a great season by securing automatic promotion in last night’s League One tie against Doncaster Rovers.
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Heading to the Keepmoat Stadium with the expectation that we would at least secure an automatic return to the Championship at the first time of asking, Charlie Mulgrew’s late goal made that a reality as we took a 1-0 victory.
With Bristol Rovers holding Wigan Athletic to a draw in the corresponding clash, the season could now get even better. With just one point separating the top two if Wigan slip up again and we take maximum points in the remaining games this year we will go up as Champions.
We’re Blackburn Rovers, we’re on our way back. pic.twitter.com/rioSlxIMyl
— Blackburn Rovers (@Rovers) April 24, 2018
How quickly some things can change in 12 months.
Speaking to the Official Site as he met with the press at the full time whistle, I don’t think Tony Mowbray could’ve cared less about the 90 minutes he’d just watched.
It’s what the 90 minutes counted for that was everything.
"We are going up…" 🍾🍾🍾
The @Rovers celebrations are well under way! pic.twitter.com/6rj2OI4aDw
— Sky Bet League One (@SkyBetLeagueOne) April 24, 2018
“It’s difficult to put it into words. It’s been a journey. We lost a dozen players and tried to rebuild the squad. We lost the first two games and you have to remember there is a huge expectation at this club. To lose one game in 33 is an amazing feat and the players deserve huge credit. League One’s a tough league. I’m delighted for everybody and the fans deserve it. My brain is already turning to next season and thinking of the Championship.”
Obviously, Mowbray and the team were going to enjoy last night and I’m sure they did – fans certainly would’ve and those with a less disciplined take on life may well have woken up today with a sore head!
What a feeling 💙💙💙💙 proud of everyone. COME ONNNNNN pic.twitter.com/GWm31Y9yAL
— . (@BradDacks40) April 24, 2018
Citing that promotion was a victory for all, not just him, the players the club and most importantly the fans, Mowbray was his typical self in saying everyone at all levels shared in it.
“I’m delighted for everyone, including the people behind the scenes like the people who cook our dinners, the cleaners who are in at 5am, the lasses in the laundry. Everyone cares about the club and I’m delighted for all of us. I’ve looked at my phone and have 98 texts so it shows you what a close-knit community football is.”
Well done to all involved, now see the season out in style!
PROMOTION !! Buzzing 🙌🙌
— Jack Payne (@Jackopayne1) April 24, 2018
PROMOTION BABYYYY! 🍾🍾❤️
— AdamArma (@AdamArma9) April 24, 2018
https://twitter.com/DominicSamuel9/status/988894551766196226
3rd promotion in 3 years isn't bad is it, WE ARE GOING UP🔵⚪️
— Harry Chapman (@HarryChapman101) April 24, 2018
PROMOTION!!!!!!!! 🔵⚪️
— Marcus Antonsson (@AntonssonMarcus) April 24, 2018
PROMOTED 🔵⚪️
— Darragh Lenihan (@darragh_lenihan) April 24, 2018
https://twitter.com/DSWilliams_/status/988892704871518208
We bounce back!!! UP WE GO!!🚀😝🤟🏾
— Ryan Nyambe (@Ryan_Nyambe) April 24, 2018
Congratulations and well done to all. 🙋🏼♂️🙋🏼♂️🙋🏼♂️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 https://t.co/nGrmDLLXPE
— Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) April 24, 2018
@Rovers boooooooom!! ⚽️⚽️
— Matt Jansen (@mrmjansen) April 24, 2018
Delighted to see @Rovers gaining promotion at the first attempt. Loved every minute of my 2 years there as a player, proper friendly family club. Huge well done to Tony, his staff, the players & all the fans that have stood by them 👌 pic.twitter.com/zchpR1dFjx
— Paul Dickov (@OfficialPDickov) April 24, 2018
What a feeling, what a team, what a club! We had a goal and now we have achieved it. Enjoy @Rovers fans you deserve it! 💪🏽💙 pic.twitter.com/tnwhFBMkIl
— Elliott Bennett (@Ebenno88) April 24, 2018
Most points in a season
Most away wins in a season
One defeat in 33.
Up. pic.twitter.com/wNJ3SClg7l— Blackburn Rovers (@Rovers) April 24, 2018
