Welcome to Arte et Labore, a Blackburn Rovers podcast. Join us every Monday as The Lancashire Telegraph’s Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred bring you the latest ...
Play-offs, sit-ins and the Blackburn Rovers blame game
Arte et Labore returns with Blackburn Rovers' play-off hopes are in taters after a terrible week on the pitch. Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred breakdown back-to-back defeats to bottom six clubs which have left Rovers with a five-point deficit to the top-six. With eight games to go, the chances feel slim after defeat to Cardiff City. The Bluebirds result goes under the microscope, as does criticism of Valerien Ismael. Is it fair? And what's the root cause of a slump that's seen the team win four of their last 18 league games? You can find Arte et Labore in your podcast app. Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing here. You can also listen on the LT website by clicking the 'play' button below. Check out the latest subscription offer from The Lancashire Telegraph to ensure you never miss a Rovers article. The best offer is £4 for four months, £4.99 thereafter, or £31 for 12 months.
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Disaster at Derby
Blackburn Rovers' early struggles proved costly at Derby County and are the centre of discussion on the latest episode of Arte et Labore. Elliott Jackson was in the press box whilst Ryan Hildred represented part of a sold out away end as Rovers conceded twice in seven minutes at Pride Park. That proved decisive as they lost 2-1 on Saturday. Their performance gets picked apart, including the influence of the 'John Eustace factor'. Rovers' record against newly-promoted teams is shocking but why? It's a massive week ahead against two relegation strugglers. Stoke City are first up on Wednesday night before Cardiff City come to Ewood Park.
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The French revolution
The arrival of a Valerien Ismael and Blackburn Rovers' dramatic 1-1 draw at Norwich City is unpacked in the latest episode of Arte et Labore. Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred breakdown a frantic final 15 minutes at Ewood Park as 10-man Rovers rallied to rescue a point. Andi Weimann's 97th-minute leveller ensured Ismael's first game didn't end in defeat. The Frenchman's arrival is assessed with big games coming up before the international break. None more so than a reunion with John Eustace next weekend at Derby County. You can find Arte et Labore in your podcast app. Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing here. Check out the latest subscription offer from The Lancashire Telegraph to ensure you never miss a Rovers article. The latest offer is £2 for two months with our digital pack, and £4.99 after that. Or £36 for the year, 30% off.
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Kick and squeeze
Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred dissect the defeat to Swansea City after a poor display in South Wales. They discuss the poor defending, substitutions and tactical tweaks in the reverse. Plus the latest on the manager hunt with Valerien Ismael the new favourite. What would the style look like and who might it suit? Rovers hope to make an appointment before hosting Norwich City, which is previewed too.
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Zak Gilsenan on Blackburn Rovers injuries and mental battles
Elliott chats to Blackburn Rovers' Zak Gilsenan about his injury struggles, latest setback and the mental battles he has faced. You can also read the interview here: https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/24941950.zak-gilsenan-opens-blackburn-rovers-injury-nightmare/
Welcome to Arte et Labore, a Blackburn Rovers podcast. Join us every Monday as The Lancashire Telegraph’s Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred bring you the latest news from Brockhall. You’ll get instant match reaction, analysis of the key talking points and bonus episodes with special interviews from the world of Rovers. Subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode.
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