The 4000 Holes Podcast

The 4000 Holes podcast returns with the review of January & there's a LOT to discuss.Your host Roger Whiteside leads the panel of Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe through the events of a testing few weeks.Part One - to what extent was it inevitable that Valerian Ismael departed Blackburn Rovers this week?Part Two - who would you like to see installed as the next permanent Rovers manager?Part Three - January Player of the Month in association with SuitsMe CardTransfer window concerns - who should miss out on the final 27? Macron suing the club.Podcast extraRovers quizIf you can - please support  Blackburn Foodbank's Winter Appeal HERECommercial Corner:-The BRFCS Online Shop - support the site with our exclusive merchSite Sponsor - The Terrace - Code BRFCS at checkoutMatch Centre Sponsor - SUITS ME CardClassic Football Shirts - affiliate link - Code BRFCS10 at checkoutNordVPN special offer

Happy New Year Everyone..!We are back with a review of a hectic December which seemed to pack in just one too many fixtures for the Ewood pitch to handle...sorry Wednesday fans.Your host Roger Whiteside looks back with Hollie Hawkesford, Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe as they discuss in...Part 1 - Abandonments, injuries, clean sheets yet missed opportunities the story of December. What are your overriding feelings as we head into 2026? Part 2 - A new Match Centre sponsor & the December Player of the Month, plus where should Rovers be strengthening in the January window? Part 3 - The Big Debate - This House Believes That The Upcoming Planned Boycott (at home to Watford) is a worthy pursuit - hear what our panelists think...Podcast Extra - Rovers New Year ResolutionsIf you can - please support  Blackburn Foodbank's Winter Appeal HERECommercial Corner:-The BRFCS Online Shop - support the site with our exclusive merchSite Sponsor - The Terrace - Code BRFCS at checkoutMatch Centre Sponsor - SUITS ME CardClassic Football Shirts - affiliate link - Code BRFCS10 at checkoutNordVPN special offer

It's time once again for our Christmas Special & in 4000 Holes time honoured tradition we choose to rip-off a format from another podcast that we love.This year, it's The Football Clichés podcast and their "Mesut Haaland Dicks" format in which panelists discuss their Fascinations and Irritations with modern football. It's all about those micro details that perhaps only you notice. Listen & you'll see whether the panelists have landed on something that you too have spotted...Your compere is Ian Herbert & he teases out the issues from an illustrious panel of Stuart Grimshaw, Rob Heyn, Ryan Hildred, Michael Taylor & Roger Whiteside.Part 1 - The FascinationsPart 2 - The IrritationsPodcast Extra - a bit more of outtakes plus an attempt at Happy Hunting Grounds...stay tuned right to the end for a pub quiz answer & a reminder of what once was - right at the very, very end...Merry Christmas everyone - hope it's a great one for you & yours.If you can - please support Blackburn Foodbank's Winter Appeal HERECommercial Corner:-Sponsor - The Terrace - Code BRFCS at checkoutThe BRFCS Online Shop - support the site with our exclusive merchClassic Football Shirts - affiliate link - Code BRFCS10 at checkoutNordVPN special offer

The panel under the auspices of host Roger Whiteside reviews November...and what a topsy-turvy month.Join Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe as they ponder:-Part 1 - Rovers are Jekyll & Hyde - what is going on & why?Part 2 - Commercial Corner, November Player of the Month, Zinedine BaradjiPart 3 - The Valérien Ismaël deep dive - what is his style? Is it working?Podcast Extra - Festive Rovers MemoriesCommercial Corner:-Sponsor - The Terrace - Code BRFCS at checkoutThe BRFCS Online Shop - support the site with our exclusive merchClassic Football Shirts - affiliate link - Code BRFCS10 at checkoutNordVPN special offer

Two guests in this episode - one an author the other a curator.In Part 1, host Ian Herbert chats with Peter Morris about his book "Puddy - The Life & Times of Syd Puddefoot" a fascinating story about a player who represented West Ham United, Blackburn Rovers and amazingly, for Falkirk after a world record transfer fee was paid.https://www.legendspublishing.net/product/puddy/In Part 2 the guest is Scott Mason who has brought to life an amazing resource for all Blackburn Rovers fans the BRFCS Archive. Learn what it is, how it is structured & how it can be used to settle those pub quiz discussions!https://brfc-archive.com/Commercial Corner:-Sponsor - The Terrace - Code BRFCS at checkoutThe BRFCS Online Shop - support the site with our exclusive merchClassic Football Shirts - affiliate link - Code BRFCS10 at checkoutNordVPN special offer

The Kidder Street Noise show is back with the real discussions around the latest fans forum & this week we're delighted to be joined by Jakob Ward (@PropaNortherner) who has all the insights from the latest instalment. Join Rob & Jakob as they discuss the timeline around the latest fans forum, some of the things that were actually discussed & the atmosphere in the room with some of the discussions getting a bit tense!