The 4000 Holes Podcast

We say farewell to another season...unlike The Cranberries, not one that will linger.Join host Roger Whiteside plus the panel of Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe as they discuss...Part 1 - End of the season - What moment on the pitch will you remember in years to come? Conversely what non-footballing moment defines season 2025/26?Part 2. Player of the Season - Those worthy of mentions in despatches. Young player, Rovers personality…Goodbye to Tronstad and Hedges? Goal of the season? Part 3. The Potential Michael O’Neill shaped hole - do we think he will stay? What happens if he goes? Will Phil Jones stay/step up?Podcast ExtraA site visit to Blackburn United, north of the border, as Ian Herbert visits BRFCS' #adoptedclub as they pursue promotion & BRFCS.com sponsors the match ball. Interviews & insight from Alan & Brian at Blackburn United. A lovely listen. For Tony. Commercial CornerThe 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

Join your host Roger Whiteside as he leads the panel of Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe through the predictions maze to assess just what are the chances of Rovers staying up.Part 1 - As Rovers inch towards Championship survival, we review the Easter break, whilst looking ahead to the run in. How many more points do the panellists think are needed?Have a go at predicting right here...https://www.worldfootball.net/competition/co20/england-championship/standings-calculator/Part 2 - March's Player Of The Month & who is leading the race for Player Of The SeasonPart 3 - Is the Championship model broken?https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ce35l43w83loPodcast Extra - Grand National fun - what would you call your Rovers related nag if it were running at Aintree?https://talksport.com/sport/850237/cheltenham-festival-liverpool-steve-mcmanaman-robbie-fowler-horses-names-funny/#COYBIf 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

The panel returns to review events in February (& first week of March thanks to a scheduling challenge..!).Roger Whiteside is joined by Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe to discuss these issues:Part 1. How do you rate the start Michael O’Neill has made as Rovers boss? How confident are you that he’s still the right man to ensure survival?Part 2. February Player of the Month plus the Adam Forshaw redemption arc - who else can/should step forward?Part 3. How can the execs possibly be held to account for this season’s outturn - Fans Forum seemingly isn’t itRealistically what can any new CEO do? Where are we regarding an appointment? Who are the candidates? What should we expect?Wendell BortonWhen Rudy Met NeilAOB - Youth Cup on Tuesday v Burnley, Panini stickersPodcast Extra - Grounds quiz, play offs extended to eight teams...thoughts?If 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

Something of an "emergency" episode...or perhaps an urgent episode to reflect on the appointment of Michael O'Neill as the new Rovers boss, albeit only until the end of the season and on a job-share basis.Your host Roger Whiteside leads Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe through the conversation. Part 1 - How do we all feel about the appointment? Part 2 - How will the jobshare element work?Part 3 - The new backroom boysIf 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

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