Alan Shearer season. Speculation of a transfer to Liverpool, who finished the season as FA Cup winners, also came to nothing. During the middle of 1992, Southampton's manager, Ian Branfoot, became "the most popular manager in English football", as he took telephone calls from clubs "trying to bargain with players they don't want plus cash". Although Branfoot accepted that a sale was inevitable, he claimed that "whatever happens, we are in the driving seat". In July 1992, Shearer was sold to Blackburn Rovers for a fee of £3.6 million, with David Speedie reluctantly moving to The Dell as part of the deal.
2015–16 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season announced. On 16 June 2015, the first round draw was made, Blackburn Rovers were drawn at home against Shrewsbury Town. Rovers will enter the FA Cup in the Third Round Proper which commences on 9 January 2016. On 7 December 2015, the third round draw was made, Blackburn Rovers were drawn away against Newport County. 2015–16 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season The 2015–16 season is Blackburn Rovers' 128th season as a professional football club and its fourth playing in the Championship. Along with competing in the Championship, the club will also participate in the FA Cup and League Cup. The season