One of the toughest interviews I’ve ever done. Tony Parkes is a great man who is so highly respected. So sad to see him diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. His daughter Natalie is very strong and doing an amazing job looking after him. Sending our love.
#rovers
“Things are a lot different for my dad. He recently had a diagnosis for Alzheimer’s disease”
#Blackburn
@Rovers
legend Tony Parkes & his daughter, Natalie, reveal how they’re having to come to terms with the devastating news.
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For a year of Bielsa this, Lampard that...it’s really good to see Dean Smith & Chris Wilder getting a chance to manage at the highest level after serving clubs down the pyramid brilliantly over the years.
So sad to see this news.
The best match I've ever commentated on was an FA Cup replay.
I used to enjoy Cup Final replays too.
Yet more of the glamour/romance of this famous old competition is being lost to suit the minority.
From being my wing man in the car to a great day out (despite the result), Tony Parkes had a great day at
#rovers
. Thanks to Tony Mowbray & all at the club for his welcome.
And great to be with Gary Bowyer for commentary & see Craig Short. Enjoy your weekend everyone.
My favourite part of my interview with
@CallumBrittain1
yesterday. Absolute honesty, nothing but praise for his team mate. And, is actually a reminder that if a player does make a mistake, nobody feels it more than they do. His cross for the first yesterday, outstanding.
#rovers
Tony Parkes is a man I have huge respect for. Always have & always will. The ultimate gentleman to talk to from a media perspective & a friend to pass the time of day with as neighbours. He’s more than football royalty, he’s a diamond of a man.
💬 "Dementia is such a hard and lonely journey, but for that moment seeing how happy Ewood makes him and how much he means to the fans was absolutely priceless. It meant the world to us both." - Natalie
@ParkesThompson
, daughter of Tony Parkes. 💙
#Rovers
🔵⚪️
Such a lovely surprise to be given the Football Broadcaster of the season awards at the
@NWFAwards
last night. Telling local people’s stories is very important to me. To dedicate this award to 3 special people is a pleasure. Rio Spurr (
@TommySpurr5
),
@LJohnrose
&
@GeorgeMelling5
20 years ago today. Mark Hughes replaced Graeme Souness at
#rovers
. He actually continued managing Wales at the same time for the short term.
He built a squad of top players & brilliant people. Great memories of this era including European trips.
The bar is open. No game for me tomorrow, at Ewood on Sunday.
To everyone who finds me interesting enough to follow, I’d like to wish you all a very good night & all the health & happiness for 2022.
The last
#rovers
manager to guide his team to 5 successive clean sheets.
I spoke to Tony yesterday, who was absolutely delighted with how his team got on. Always 3 things discussed when we talk: his girls, his team & my sausage dog who nibbled his leg a few years ago.
A year in charge for Tony Mowbray at
#rovers
. He’s brought in some terrific players. Re-installed the player-fan relationship. Overseen away attendances grow by some margin. Spoken a great deal of sense, instilled optimism and most importantly won football matches.
A privilege to be asked to host the
@BRFPA
Worthington Cup 20 year anniversary dinner last night. So many lovely moments.
@Keepingskills
speaking about his friend, the late Alan Miller.
To see Tony Parkes (
@ParkesThompson
) so happy with his football family was a joy.
#rovers
What a remarkable game. Congratulations to
@SamSzmodics
for reaching 30 goals with such a vital one.
Fabulous assist from Tyrhys Dolan.
Big mention for
@DomHyam_95
too. Outstanding as were his team mates. Enormous result against the odds for
#rovers
.
Jordan Rhodes doing what Jordan Rhodes does.
Here’s a very quick taste of what’s to come on Tuesday on
@BBCLancsSport
from my half hour chat with him yesterday.
#utmp
🟠 "I thought we were excellent. We were the dominant team in the second half. Didn't play with enough intent in the first half"
#Blackpool
head coach Neil Critchley
#utmp
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#bbcefl
Former
#rovers
captain Kevin Moran is 65 today. Epitomised the word defender. Constantly wounded, always in the thick of the action. Scored some very important goals. Not many (if any) like him these days. His partnership with
@BraveheartCH
was superb.
18 years ago today, I joined the sports team at BBC Radio Lancashire, after 5 years with Century FM. Life changing decision to say the least. I’m extremely fortunate to have had the freedom & the opportunity to make content that I feel is important & have the best team with me.
I’ve just spent a couple of hours with my old
@BBCLancsSport
pal
@GaryParkyTrust
. Here he is with his wife Deborah, nurse Gail & daughter Sophie. Gary was in great form, he’s working tirelessly on his rehab & I’m sure would appreciate any messages of support.
2 years ago we lost to Iceland. We were managed by a bloke who thought Kane was a good corner taker. His assistant thought any media involvement was intrusion. 2 years on we’re in a far better place. Southgate has united a young group of promising players. They’ll do for me.
Genuinely overwhelmed by the number of people who have taken the time out to congratulate me on winning the Broadcaster of the year awards at the
@NWFAwards
. Something I just didn’t expect. It’s largely for some pretty amazing people who allowed me into their lives this year.
"I'd like to keep our best players but then add some more and give us a really good chance next year"
And
#Blackburn
head coach Tony Mowbray is certain they will include some defenders
#Rovers
#bbclancssport
#bbcfootball
Our last get together this summer and an evening with Len Johnrose at Turf Moor, what a night that was. Len, Stan and all the boys had a great standing ovation.
#RIPLen
You know you’re winning at parenting when your soon to be 9 year old daughter says...
“Dad it’s just me & you tonight. Can we go out for a curry & come back and watch football.”
I’ll treasure this lockdown birthday message from
@BeingBoycie
from May last year. So many of the Only Fools cast have left us in recent years, but they’ll still make us laugh for years to come.
#RIPJohnChallis
On this day two years ago we lost a fantastic family man, a tenacious footballer, talented teacher, friend to a lot of us & someone who had a horrible illness that will never define him.
Thinking of you, Len Johnrose.
❤️to all of his family.
No surprise to me that football fans of all clubs have replied to the radio station & me personally today. Natalie & Tony have been sent all of the messages. Thanks for taking the time.
"I do strongly believe that football is the reason why we're in this situation now"
Blackburn
@Rovers
legend Tony Parkes has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
In the second part of our interview, daughter Natalie talks about the diagnosis
Part 1:
On Tim Flowers’ birthday, a reminder of his finest hour for Blackburn Rovers in their penultimate match of the 94/95 season against Newcastle.
These four incredible saves ensured a 1-0 victory and arguably clinched the title.
That one from Beresford. 👌🏻
Utterly bizarre game. Sums up the unbelievable spirit of this
#rovers
squad. With 11 men they could have won it.
@richsmallwood33
showing why he’s so popular. Superb display.
Just spoken to Ryan Lowe
#pnefc
.
- Riis to restart training next week.
- Ramsay back at Liverpool for treatment.
- Evans out.
- Whiteman & Brady back.
- Keane trains today, hopeful of him being fit.
- Osmajic arrived in the UK last night, trains today. Him a Miller available.
Absolutely heartbroken by this news.
Sending all of our love to the Johnrose family who he loved miles more than anything.
Len was a formidable, opinionated, determined, courageous man.
So glad I got to spend time with him last month. We had such a laugh.
#RIPLen
We are so sad to report that our friend & former colleague Len Johnrose passed away this morning.
The former Burnley, Blackburn, Hartlepool, Bury & Swansea player was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2017.
We send our condolences & best wishes to Len's family & friends.
A sporting autobiography with a difference. No cheap shots, just complete honesty & readers will genuinely hold
@mrmjansen
in even higher regard when they’ve finished it.
LISTEN AGAIN:
Former
#Blackburn
@Rovers
striker
@MrMJansen
talks about his new autobiography: What Was, What Is and What Might Have Been
He describes how a motorcycle accident in Rome in 2002 affected his mental health
On today’s evidence - absolutely no reason why
#pnefc
can’t make the top 6. With Pearson, Potts, Barkhuizen, Clarke, Robinson & Moult all back in next game or 2 they look strong. Centre halves as good as I’ve seen as a pair this season.
If you can’t play on that, you can’t play on anything.
#pnefc
ready to host championship football tomorrow. The pitch is always great & today is no exception.
Football is an emotional game but had more than a little chuckle to myself when a Man Utd fan claimed on national radio that its sad for football that they’re struggling. Also said he couldn’t bring himself to go.
It’s not sad...and being a fan is good times & bad! Get a grip!
Very proud dad tweet. Our wonderful daughter & her brilliant team mates are competing for Great Britain at rhythmic gymnastics Portugal today. 🤞for a brilliant day.
Congratulations to
@TyrhysDolan10
on the international call up.
A great example of someone who didn't and doesn't give up and communicates with fans brilliantly.
Could play a huge part for
#rovers
in the run-in.
A big thanks to the players and staff of
@BlackpoolFC
for making me feel so welcome over a couple of days in Ireland with them. They came across as a great group who I hope hit the ground running in 3 weeks time.
Thanks again.
#utmp
I could do with your help. Next Tuesday (5 May) the great Tony Parkes turns 71 years young. Since the lockdown things haven’t been easy for him due to Alzheimer’s. His routine has had to change. With that in mind could as many former
@Rovers
&
@BlackpoolFC
players send him a ....
What an amazing season this man has had. The calibre of centre forwards in this league is high. How he didn’t win the player of the season for dragging this team to safety is a mystery.
It is believed that the Championship club that have assisted Bolton's Community Trust with vouchers for provisions for their food bank is Preston North End.
#BWFC
I don’t think you can underestimate how good a point that is today for
#rovers
. To keep Brentford (with an extra man for an hour, 9 minutes added on combined), to 3 shots on target was some effort with players filling in all over the place.
Some night that. A depleted
#rovers
worked incredibly hard to see out another win and another clean sheet. Fabulous goal from
@SamGallagher40
to win it. Rovers up to second, huge win.
@BBCLancsSport
#bbcefl
Some
#rovers
lines.
- Branthwaite close to being announced.
- Watch this space for another arrival.
- Nyambe & Holtby are back.
-
@Ebenno88
back doing the warm-ups in training.
@BBCLancsSport
I’ve always said that Twitter is the best & worst thing to happen to the media industry, depending on who uses it.
Yesterday I saw praise for the NHS,
#rovers
& many others helping those in need.
Last night, I then see grown adults wishing harm on a footballer who picked up
🎥 "I have such a good relationship with them and it's grown this season. When I come off the pitch they're on their feet and cheering. It's a really big thing for me"
#Blackburn
's
@TyrhysDolan10
says the bond between himself and the supporters is special
#Rovers
#bbcfootball
The longer ago it gets, the more you realise how lucky you were to see
@alanshearer
in his
#rovers
days. The complete centre forward. His record is ridiculous. Worth the entrance fee alone.
#OTD
in 1992
Alan Shearer signed for Blackburn Rovers from Southampton for £3.6m
Shearer would go on to win the Premier League in 1995 & score 130 goals for Blackburn before moving to Newcastle in 1996
So sad to read that
#rovers
promotion winner Gordon Cowans has been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's Disease at the age of 61. His statement sums him up as a man. Spoken about so fondly by his ex team mates
@superatko22
&
@kevingallacher8
.
Looking like a busy evening at Brockhall.
The McGuire loan to buy option could be worth up to 5 million dollars.
Billy Koumentio due in from Liverpool on loan.
A possible addition in midfield at early stage.
Ennis move to Stoke ongoing.
#rovers
I
#deadlineday
I
#bbcefl
First walk for this one since losing his little brother & partner in crime yesterday. I can tell he’s missing him. It’s not just the humans who feel the loss. Pets are family.
Great to see Terry Gennoe back at Ewood today. Over a decade since he was last here. A superb goalkeeper & did his fair share of getting around the junior football club presentations back in the day to present awards.
#rovers
royalty, this man.
#swfc
0-5
#rovers
. That is the way to manage a game with a man extra.
#rovers
absolutely terrific today. 5 goals, clean sheet, no injuries. Enjoyable afternoons work.
Two founder members, these two met on the very first weekend of the football league in 1888. It was a pleasure to be there last night.
#pnefc
&
#twitterclarets
fans were silent & loud in all the right places.
@russellthevoice
was the perfect choice for the National Anthem.
Well done Blackpool tonight.
They took their chances and defended well.
First time I’ve seen Apter live, he’s a player.
Gabriel behind him at right back regularly would be a terrific pairing.
Every credit to Richard Keogh for tactical changes, bold decisions.
#utmp
I don’t think I’ve seen Tony Mowbray look so upset after a game. He wasn’t happy with
#rovers
first half display, but he was absolutely devastated for Bradley Dack.
A real sickener. The player, manager and the club fearing the worst that its another ACL. Gutted for him.
As much as people will lay blame at Blackburn Rovers (rightly), I feel for Duncan McGuire to see a dream move come to an abrupt halt. He must be devastated.
Blackburn Rovers' hopes of signing Orlando City's Duncan Maguire has been unsuccessful.
The deal failed to go through on deadline day after the club admitted submitting the transfer's registration documents late.
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#bbcfootball
Danny Graham &
#rovers
were the perfect match when the player & club were going through tough times.
He wore the shirt with pride and was idolised by the fans.
I wish him nothing but the best.
He didn’t score but I loved watching Sam Gallagher in this match. O’Nien couldn’t contain him so tried to wind him up. It back fired. Big Sam was physical, angry, determined and outstanding.
🔵 ⚪ "It was an outstanding performance. The result has been coming, as performances have been excellent over the course of the time I've been here."
#Blackburn
#Rovers
head coach John Eustace
#bbcefl
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#bbcfootball
Magnificent achievement for
#rovers
to go 600 successive matches with an academy graduate in the first team matchday squad. The run goes back to the Allardyce era. Credit to the talented players & coaches aswell as the owners for funding CAT 1 academy status.
Understand that Accrington defender Cameron Burgess is set to join Ipswich. Its a massive blow for Stanley, he’s been excellent for them.
#asfc
#ipswich
#itfc
@BBCLancsSport
At a difficult time for a lot of people, it’s nice to see
#rovers
fans genuinely pleased with transfer activity.
Players with promotions on their CV can’t hurt the cause. Keep the positivity coming.