Blackburn Rovers' experience void: A big cause for Ismael concern

Blackburn Rovers outcast given second chance as Valerien Ismael decision hints at Craig Dawson arrival

Blackburn Rovers have confirmed their squad for the 2025/26 Championship season, and the list has produced two revelations. The Championship club had a mixed transfer window, profiting off of captain Lewis Travis and Dom Hyam from their respective moves to Derby County and Wrexham and others. EFL Analysis’ chief finance expert Adam Williams thinks five major Blackburn errors led to that transfer business. It hasn’t been all bad at Ewood Park, of…

Blackburn Rovers' experience void: A big cause for Ismael concern

Blackburn Rovers had a busy summer transfer window, backing Valerien Ismael with a host of new signings along the way. Blackburn Rovers narrowly missed out on the play-offs again last season as they once again failed to bridge the gap from the mid-table pack to the top six. They were ultimately made to pay for a poor start to Valerien Ismael’s tenure, with a late upturn in form not enough to break back into the top six. However, that marked impr…