1992–93 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season 1992–93 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season During the 1992–93 English football season, Blackburn Rovers competed in the Premier League. With the riches of owner Jack Walker allowing manager Kenny Dalglish to sign Southampton striker Alan Shearer for a new British record fee (variously reported as £3.3 million, £3.4 ;million, or £3.6 million), Blackburn enjoyed an excellent season in their return to the top flight. In spite of Shearer being restricted to only 21 league appearances and 16 league goals after he snapped his right anterior cruciate ligament in a match against Leeds in December, Blackburn finished fourth - one point off
Blackburn Rovers F.C. Under-23s and Academy Blackburn Rovers F.C. Under-23s and Academy Blackburn Rovers F.C. Academy and Under-23s are the youth teams of Blackburn Rovers. The Blackburn Rovers Academy holds Category One status. Blackburn Rovers Under-23s play in the Premier League 2. Damien Johnson currently oversees the Under-23 side with David Dunn, as Lead and Assistant Coach respectively. Their predecessor, Eric Kinder left the role to take over as the club's Head of Academy. Kinder was appointed Gary Bowyer's replacement following his appointment as first team manager following two successful caretaker spells. The Under 23s play their home games at Leigh Sports Village. Blackburn Rovers Academy