Arthur Blackburn (footballer) Arthur Blackburn (footballer) Arthur Blackburn (1877 – after 1901) was an English footballer who played as a full-back with Blackburn Rovers and Southampton around the turn of the 20th century. He was the elder brother of England international footballer, Fred Blackburn. Blackburn was born in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire and first joined his home-town club, Blackburn Rovers, in March 1895. After three years of reserve-team football, he spent the 1898–99 season with Northamptonshire club Wellingborough playing in the Midland League. He returned to Blackburn in the summer of 1899; by now his brother Fred had become established at outside-left.
Blackburn Rovers F.C. over by their current owners as they descended into League One–the first Premier League champions to sink into the third tier. On 24 April 2018, they were promoted back to the second tier with a 0-1 win at Doncaster Rovers. "For recent transfers, see 2018–19 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season." "For a list of notable Blackburn Rovers players in sortable-table format see List of Blackburn Rovers F.C. players." Unlike most teams, Blackburn Rovers have only ever had one design to their home kit. The distinctive blue and white halved jersey is widely acknowledged as the "town colour". Although the design has