2016–17 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season

Blackburn Rovers
2016–17 season
Manager Owen Coyle
(until 21 February)[1]
Tony Mowbray
(from 22 February)[2]
Stadium Ewood Park
Championship 22nd (relegated)
EFL Cup Third round
(vs. Leeds United)
FA Cup Fifth round
(vs. Manchester United)
Top goalscorer League: Danny Graham (11)
All: Danny Graham (12)
Average home league attendance 12,871
Home colours
Away colours
Third colours

The 2016–17 season is Blackburn Rovers' 129th season as a professional football club and its fifth playing in the Championship.[3] Along with competing in the Championship, the club will also participate in the FA Cup and League Cup. The season covers the period from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017. Rovers were relegated to League One on 7 May 2017, in spite of their 3-1 away win against Brentford, with results elsewhere going against them.[4]

Summer Activity

May

On 12 May Rovers announced a five-year deal with kit supplier Umbro.[5]

On 20 May Rovers announced their retained list, Tommy Spurr, Matthew Kilgallon, Chris Taylor, Chris Brown, Lee Williamson, Nathan Delfouneso, Simon Eastwood and Simeon Jackson would all be free to talk to and sign for other clubs upon the expiry of their contracts on 30 June. However, several players have been informed that final decisions over their futures will be made once a new manager has been appointed. Those under 24, Jack Doyle and Connor Thomson have agreed 1 year deals, scholars Josh Askew, Ramirez Howarth and Lewis Travis have also agreed to sign professional terms. Stuart Callaway, David Carson, Modou Cham, Ryan Crump, Anton Forrester, Devarn Green, Sam Joel, Sam Lavelle, Jan Pirretas, Jordan Preston, Hyuga Tanner and Luke Wall have been released.[6]

June

On 1 June Rovers announced that Owen Coyle has been appointed as new manager on a 2-year deal.[7]

On 17 June Rovers announced the signing of Anthony Stokes on a 3-year deal, following his release from Celtic.[8]

On 18 June it was confirmed that Goalkeeping Coach Laurence Batty had left the club and that new Rovers manager Owen Coyle was in the process of firming up a new coach who would be in place before the players started training.[9]

On 21 June Rovers announced the signing of Stephen Hendrie on a season-long loan from West Ham United.[10]

On 23 June Rovers announced the signing of Danny Graham on a 2-year deal, following his release from Sunderland.[11]

On 23 June Oxford United announced the signing of Simon Eastwood following his contract expiry.[12]

On 25 June Rovers announced the signing of Liam Feeney on a 2-year deal, following his release from Bolton Wanderers.[13]

On 27 June Preston North End announced the signing of Tommy Spurr, who was offered a new contract by Rovers, on a 3-year deal following his contract expiry.[14]

On 29 June Rovers announced that Alan Irvine has mutually agreed to leave the club with immediate effect.[15]

On 29 June Rovers announced the signing of Jack Byrne on a season-long loan from Manchester City.[16]

July

On 1 July Bolton Wanderers announced the signing of Chris Taylor following his contract expiry.[17]

On 4 July Rovers announced Sandy Stewart as assistant manager.[18]

On 12 July Port Vale announced signing of Anton Forrester on a 2-year deal, following his release.[19]

On 18 July Walsall announced signing of Simeon Jackson on a 2-year deal, following his release.[20]

On 21 July Rovers announced the sale of Grant Hanley to Newcastle United for an undisclosed fee.[21]

On 25 July Burton Albion announced signing of Lee Williamson on a 1-year deal, following his release.[22]

August

On 1 August Bradford City announced signing of Matthew Kilgallon on a 1-year deal, following his release.[23]

On 2 August Rovers announced the signing of Gordon Greer on a 1-year deal, following his release from Brighton & Hove Albion.[24]

On 3 August Rovers announced that Rob Kelly has mutually agreed to leave the club with immediate effect.[25]

On 5 August Rovers announced the appointment of John Henry as first team coach.[26]

On 5 August Bury announced signing of Chris Brown on a 1-year deal, following his release.[27]

On 8 August Rovers announced John O'Sullivan has joined Accrington Stanley on loan until 7 January.[28]

On 11 August Rovers announced the signing of Sam Gallagher on a season long loan from Southampton.[29]

On 25 August Rovers announced the signing of Martin Samuelsen on a season long loan from West Ham United.[30]

On 26 August Rovers announced Shane Duffy has joined Brighton & Hove Albion for an undisclosed fee.[31]

On 26 August Rovers announced the double signing of Tommie Hoban on a season long loan from Watford and Derrick William on a 3-year deal from Bristol City.[28]

On 29 August Rovers announced squad numbers for the development squad for the EFL Trophy.[32]

On 31 August Rovers announced the signing of Charlie Mulgrew on a 3-year deal following his release Celtic.[33]

On 31 August Rovers announced the signing of Marvin Emnes on loan from Swansea City until 17 January 2017.[34]

September

On 21 September Rovers announced the signing of Wes Brown on a free transfer following his release from Sunderland in the summer, he will also help coach the u23s team.[35]

November

On 22 November Rovers announced Martin Samuelsen has returned to West Ham United with immediate effect.[36]

December

On 5 December Rovers were drawn away against QPR in the third-round of the FA Cup.

Winter Activity

January

On 5 January Rovers announced the appointment of Paul Senior as Football Director.[37]

On 6 January Rovers announced Jack Byrne has returned to Manchester City with immediate effect.[38]

On 9 January Blackburn were drawn at home against either Barnsley/Blackpool in the 4th round of the FA Cup .

On 9 January Rovers announced promising youngsters Jack Doyle & Connor Thomson have signed new deals till 2019.[39]

On 17 January Rovers announced John O'Sullivan has left the club by mutual consent.[40]

On 20 January Rovers announced Scott Wharton has joined Cambridge United on loan until the end of the season.[41]

On 24 January Rovers announced Josh Askew has joined Warrington Town on loan.[42]

On 27 January Rovers announced promising young midfielder Joe Rankin-Costello has signed his first professional deal till 2019.[43]

On 30 January Rovers announced Lucas João has joined on loan from Sheffield Wednesday until the end of the season.[44]

On 31 January Rovers announced Marvin Emnes has rejoined on loan from Swansea City until the end of the season.[45]

On 31 January Rovers announced Ben Marshall has left the club to join Wolverhampton Wanderers for an undisclosed fee.[45]

February

On 11 February Rovers announced Ramirez Howarth has joined Skelmersdale United on loan.[46]

On 15 February Rovers announced Matthew Platt and Connor Thompson have joined Barrow on loan.[47]

On 21 February Rovers announced that manager Owen Coyle has left the club by mutual consent, assistant manager Sandy Stewart, first team coach John Henry and goalkeeping coach Phil Hughes have also left the club.[48]

On 22 February Rovers announced the appointment of Tony Mowbray as the club's new head coach, with Head of Academy coach David Lowe stepping up to become Assistant Manager and David Dunn stepping up to become 1st Team Coach.[49]

March

On 2 March Rovers announced goalkeeper David Raya has signed a new deal deal till 2019.[50]

Squad information

Squad No. Name Nationality Position(s) Date of Birth (Age) Contract Expires
Goalkeepers
1 Jason Steele England GK 18 August 1990 2018
33 David Raya Spain GK 15 September 1995 2019
Defenders
2 Adam Henley Wales DF 14 June 1994 2017
3 Gordon Greer Scotland DF 14 December 1980 2017
4 Tommie Hoban (on loan from Watford) Republic of Ireland DF 24 January 1994 —
5 Derrick Williams Republic of Ireland DF 17 January 1993 2019
6 Jason Lowe England DF 2 September 1991 2017
14 Charlie Mulgrew Scotland DF 6 March 1986 2019
15 Elliott Ward England DF 19 January 1985 2018
20 Stephen Hendrie (on loan from West Ham United) Scotland DF 8 January 1995 —
24 Ryan Nyambe Namibia DF 4 December 1997 2018
30 Wes Brown England DF 13 October 1979 2017
34 Scott Wharton England DF 3 October 1997 2018
36 Jack Doyle England DF 2 February 1997 2019
Midfielders
7 Liam Feeney England MF 21 January 1987 2018
21 Hope Akpan Nigeria MF 14 August 1991 2017
23 Danny Guthrie England MF 18 April 1987 2017
26 Darragh Lenihan Republic of Ireland MF 16 March 1994 2019
27 Willem Tomlinson England MF 27 January 1998 2018
28 Connor Mahoney England MF 12 February 1997 2017
29 Corry Evans Northern Ireland MF 30 July 1990 2019
31 Elliott Bennett Jamaica MF 18 December 1988 2018
32 Craig Conway Scotland MF 2 May 1985 2018
Forwards
9 Anthony Stokes Republic of Ireland FW 25 July 1988 2019
12 Danny Graham England FW 12 August 1985 2018
17 Marvin Emnes (on loan from Swansea City) Netherlands FW 27 May 1988 —
18 Lucas João (on loan from Sheffield Wednesday) Portugal FW 4 September 1994 —
19 Sam Gallagher (on loan from Southampton) England FW 15 September 1995 —

Pre-Season Friendlies

On 23 May 2016, Blackburn Rovers announced five pre-season friendlies, with a sixth friendly expected to be confirmed at a later date. The games are during, and follow a six-day training camp in Austria from July 4–10 which included a friendly against Austrian Bundesliga side SV Ried.

Upon returning to England following the training camp, Rovers had three hour long friendlies in the shape of a tournament against Morecambe and Bury at Morecambe's Globe Arena. The following week Rovers will travel to Rochdale for a friendly at Spotland Stadium and Blackpool four days later at Bloomfield Road.[51]

Rovers only friendly at Ewood Park was finally announced on 22 June against second tier Spanish team Girona.

Championship Season

League table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Promotion, qualification or relegation
20 Burton Albion 46 13 13 20 49 63 −14 52
21 Nottingham Forest 46 14 9 23 62 72 −10 51
22 Blackburn Rovers (R) 46 12 15 19 53 65 −12 51 Relegation to EFL League One
23 Wigan Athletic (R) 46 10 12 24 40 57 −17 42
24 Rotherham United (R) 46 5 8 33 40 98 −58 23
Source: English Football League, Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Points in head-to-head matches; 5) Goal difference in head-to-head matches; 6) Goals scored in head-to-head matches; 7) Play-off.
(R) Relegated.

Result by round

Round12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546
GroundHAAHHAAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHHHAAAHHHAAHAAHAHAHA
ResultLLLDLDLWWLLDWLDLWWDLLLLDWLDLWDLDWWDDDDLLLWDDWW
Position23242424242424232022222321222323222021212222222222222323222223232220202221222222222222222222

Updated to match(es) played on 7 May 2017. Source: Statto.com
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Matches

EFL Cup

The first round draw of EFL Cup took place on Wednesday 22 June, Rovers were drawn away to League Two side Mansfield Town.[53]

FA Cup

The first round draw of FA Cup took place on 12 December, Rovers were drawn away to Championship side Queens Park Rangers F.C..

EFL Trophy

Blackburn Development Squad entered the competition at the first round group stage and were drawn against Carlisle United, Fleetwood Town and Oldham Athletic in Northern Group D.[54]

Pos Div Team Pld W PW PL L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 L2 Carlisle United 3 3 0 0 0 11 6 +5 9 Advance to Round 2
2 L1 Oldham Athletic 3 1 1 0 1 8 7 +1 5
3 L1 Fleetwood Town 3 1 0 0 2 3 6 −3 3
4 ACA Blackburn Rovers Academy 3 0 0 1 2 2 5 −3 1
Source: EFL.com

Backroom Staff

Position Staff
Head Coach England Tony Mowbray
Assistant Manager England David Lowe
First Team Coach England David Dunn
Acting Goalkeepers' Coach England Ben Benson
Head of Academy England Eric Kinder
Under-23 Lead Coach Northern Ireland Damien Johnson
Under-23 Coach England Wes Brown

Last updated: April 2017
Source: [55]

Squad statistics

Appearances and Goals

As of 7 May 2017[56]
No. Pos Nat Player TotalChampionshipFA CupEFL CupEFL Trophy
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
1 GK England Jason Steele 44041+002+001+000+00
33 GK Spain David Raya 1105+001+002+003+00
37 GK England Andy Fisher 000+000+000+000+00
2 DF Wales Adam Henley 302+000+000+100+00
3 DF Scotland Gordon Greer 25019+203+001+000+00
4 DF Republic of Ireland Tommie Hoban (on loan from Watford) 16115+110+000+000+00
5 DF Republic of Ireland Derrick Williams 42139+013+000+000+00
14 DF Scotland Charlie Mulgrew 30326+232+000+000+00
15 DF England Elliott Ward 606+000+000+000+00
20 DF Scotland Stephen Hendrie (on loan from West Ham United) 802+200+003+001+00
24 DF Namibia Ryan Nyambe 31022+301+100+103+00
26 DF Republic of Ireland Darragh Lenihan 44032+802+002+000+00
30 DF England Wes Brown 813+210+100+002+00
36 DF England Jack Doyle 300+000+000+002+10
41 DF England Josh Askew 000+000+000+000+00
42 DF England Lewis Travis 000+000+000+000+00
45 DF England Matthew Platt 100+000+000+001+00
50 DF England Tyler Magloire 000+000+000+000+00
6 MF England Jason Lowe (C) 49043+003+003+000+00
7 MF England Liam Feeney 40221+1302+012+101+01
21 MF Nigeria Hope Akpan 29216+912+002+010+00
23 MF England Danny Guthrie 27122+211+100+100+00
27 MF England Willem Tomlinson 500+100+100+003+00
28 MF England Connor Mahoney 2104+1000+200+203+00
29 MF Northern Ireland Corry Evans 19016+300+000+000+00
31 MF Jamaica Elliott Bennett 29418+732+011+001+00
32 MF Scotland Craig Conway 46734+862+002+010+00
40 MF England Connor Thomson 100+000+000+001+00
46 MF England Lewis Hardcastle 300+000+000+003+00
48 MF England Joe Grayson 000+000+000+000+00
49 MF England Joe Rankin-Costello 100+000+000+001+00
9 FW Republic of Ireland Anthony Stokes 1442+610+202+022+01
12 FW England Danny Graham 401328+7123+011+100+00
17 FW Netherlands Marvin Emnes (on loan from Swansea City) 37422+1341+000+100+00
18 FW Portugal Lucas João (on loan from Sheffield Wednesday) 1333+1030+000+000+00
19 FW England Sam Gallagher (on loan from Southampton) 471235+8112+012+000+00
43 FW England Ramirez Howarth 000+000+000+000+00
47 FW England Lewis Mansell 200+000+000+002+00
Players out on loan:
34 DF England Scott Wharton (on loan at Cambridge United) 711+100+002+013+00
Players that played for Blackburn Rovers this season that have left the club:
22 DF Republic of Ireland Shane Duffy 523+000+002+020+00
11 MF Norway Martin Samuelsen (on loan from West Ham United) 401+200+001+000+00
8 MF Republic of Ireland Jack Byrne (on loan from Manchester City) 703+100+003+000+00
10 MF England Ben Marshall 25122+011+001+100+00

Goalscorers

As of 3 May 2017[56]
RankNo.Pos.NameLeagueFA CupEFL CupTotal
112FWEngland Danny Graham121013
219FWEngland Sam Gallagher101011
332MFScotland Craig Conway6017
417FWNetherlands Marvin Emnes4004
=31MFJamaica Elliott Bennett3104
69FWRepublic of Ireland Anthony Stokes1023
=18FWPortugal Lucas João3003
=14DFScotland Charlie Mulgrew3003
922DFRepublic of Ireland Shane Duffy*0022
=21MFNigeria Hope Akpan1012
1134DFEngland Scott Wharton0011
=10MFEngland Ben Marshall*1001
=30DFEngland Wes Brown1001
=7MFEngland Liam Feeney0101
=5DFRepublic of Ireland Derrick Williams1001
=23MFEngland Danny Guthrie1001
———Own goal4105
Total515763

Disciplinary record

As of 7 May 2017[56]
No. Pos. Name Championship FA Cup EFL Cup Total
Yellow cardYellow cardRed cardRed cardYellow cardYellow cardRed cardRed cardYellow cardYellow cardRed cardRed cardYellow cardYellow cardRed cardRed card
31MFJamaica Elliott Bennett400000000400
3DFScotland Gordon Greer410000000410
8MFRepublic of Ireland Jack Byrne *000000100100
6DFEngland Jason Lowe13000000001300
10MFEngland Ben Marshall*600100000700
29MFNorthern Ireland Corry Evans300000000300
22DFRepublic of Ireland Shane Duffy*210000000210
21MFNigeria Hope Akpan601000100701
12FWEngland Danny Graham200000000200
19FWEngland Sam Gallagher400000100500
23MFEngland Danny Guthrie600000100700
5DFRepublic of Ireland Derrick Williams100100000200
14DFNetherlands Marvin Emnes100000100200
26DFRepublic of Ireland Darragh Lenihan9010001001001
4DFRepublic of Ireland Tommie Hoban200000000200
7MFEngland Liam Feeney100000000100
14DFScotland Charlie Mulgrew300000000300
32MFScotland Craig Conway300000000300
24DFNamibia Ryan Nyambe200000000200
28MFEngland Connor Mahoney200000000200
1GKEngland Jason Steele100000000100
18FWPortugal Lucas João100000000100
Total71222006007922

Transfers and loans

Summer

Transfers in

Date from Position Nationality Name From Fee Ref.
1 July 2016CFEnglandDanny GrahamSunderlandFree transfer[11]
1 July 2016CFRepublic of IrelandAnthony StokesCelticFree transfer[8]
1 July 2016RWEnglandLiam FeeneyBolton WanderersFree transfer[13]
2 August 2016CBScotlandGordon GreerBrighton & Hove AlbionFree transfer[24]
26 August 2016CBRepublic of IrelandDerrick WilliamsBristol CityUndisclosed (~£250,000)[57]
31 August 2016CBScotlandCharlie MulgrewCelticFree transfer[33]
21 September 2016CBEnglandWes BrownSunderlandFree transfer[35]

Total outgoing: Decrease ~£250,000

Loans in

Date from Position Nationality Name From Length Ref.
1 July 2016LBScotlandStephen HendrieWest Ham UnitedSeason-long[10]
1 July 2016CMRepublic of IrelandJack ByrneManchester City6 January 2017 [lower-alpha 1][16]
11 August 2016CFEnglandSam GallagherSouthamptonSeason-long[29]
25 August 2016AMNorwayMartin SamuelsenWest Ham United22 November 2016 [lower-alpha 2][30]
26 August 2016CBRepublic of IrelandTommie HobanWatfordSeason-long[57]
31 August 2016FWNetherlandsMarvin EmnesSwansea City4 Month loan (17 January 2017)[34]
  1. ↑ On 6 January 2017, Blackburn terminated the loan of Jack Byrne.[38]
  2. ↑ On 22 November 2016, Blackburn terminated the loan of Martin Samuelsen.[36]

Transfers out

Date from Position Nationality Name To Fee Ref.
1 July 2016CFEnglandChris BrownBury [lower-alpha 1]Released[6]
1 July 2016CFEnglandStuart CallawayFree agentReleased[6]
1 July 2016CMEnglandDavid CarsonSouth Shields [lower-alpha 2]Released[6]
1 July 2016LWEnglandModou ChamClitheroe [lower-alpha 3]Released[6]
1 July 2016GKScotlandRyan CrumpSouthport [lower-alpha 4]Released[6]
1 July 2016CFEnglandNathan DelfounesoSwindon Town [lower-alpha 5]Released[6]
1 July 2016GKEnglandSimon EastwoodOxford United [lower-alpha 6]Released[6]
1 July 2016CFEnglandAnton ForresterPort Vale[lower-alpha 7]Released[6]
1 July 2016CFEnglandDevarn GreenFree agentReleased[6]
1 July 2016CFCanadaSimeon JacksonWalsall [lower-alpha 8]Released[6]
1 July 2016CFEnglandSam JoelFree agentReleased[6]
1 July 2016CBEnglandMatthew KilgallonBradford City [lower-alpha 9]Released[6]
1 July 2016CBScotlandSam LavelleBolton Wanderers [lower-alpha 10]Released[6]
1 July 2016RBSpainJan PirretasBayer Leverkusen [lower-alpha 11]Released[6]
1 July 2016CFScotlandJordan PrestonGuiseley [lower-alpha 12]Released[6]
1 July 2016LBEnglandTommy SpurrPreston North End [lower-alpha 13]Released[6]
1 July 2016CMAustraliaHyuga TannerBolton WanderersReleased[6]
1 July 2016LMEnglandChris TaylorBolton Wanderers [lower-alpha 14]Released[6]
1 July 2016LWEnglandLuke WallAccrington Stanley [lower-alpha 15]Released[6]
1 July 2016CMJamaicaLee WilliamsonBurton Albion [lower-alpha 16]Released[6]
21 July 2016CBScotlandGrant HanleyNewcastle UnitedUndisclosed (~£5,500,000 + add-ons worth £500,000)[66][21]
26 August 2016CBRepublic of IrelandShane DuffyBrighton & Hove AlbionUndisclosed (~£4,200,000)[31]
  1. ↑ Following Brown's release, he signed for Bury.[27]
  2. ↑ Following Carson's release, he signed for South Shields.[58]
  3. ↑ Following Cham's release, he signed for Clitheroe.[59]
  4. ↑ Following Crump's release, he signed for Southport.[60]
  5. ↑ Following Delfouneso's release, he signed for Swindon Town.[61]
  6. ↑ Following Eastwood's release, he signed for Oxford United.[12]
  7. ↑ Following Forrester's release, he signed for Port Vale.[19]
  8. ↑ Following Jackson's release, he signed for Walsall.[20]
  9. ↑ Following Kilgallon's release, he signed for Bradford City.[23]
  10. ↑ Lavelle signs for Bolton Wanderers.[62]
  11. ↑ Following Pirretas' release, he signed for Bayer Leverkusen.[63]
  12. ↑ Following Preston's release, he signed for Guiseley.[64]
  13. ↑ Following Spurr's release, he signed for Preston North End.[14]
  14. ↑ Following Taylor's release, he signed for Bolton Wanderers.[17]
  15. ↑ Following Wall's release, he signed for Accrington Stanley.[65]
  16. ↑ Following Williamson's release, he signed for Burton Albion.[22]

Total incoming: Increase ~£10,467,500-£10,917,500

Loans out

Date from Position Nationality Name To Length Ref.
8 August 2016CMRepublic of IrelandJohn O'SullivanAccrington Stanley6-month loan (7 January)[28]

Winter

Transfers in

Date from Position Nationality Name From Fee Ref.

Total outgoing: ~£0 £0+/-

Loans in

Date from Position Nationality Name From Length Ref.
30 January 2017FWPortugalLucas JoãoSheffield WednesdayEnd of Season[44]
31 January 2017FWNetherlandsMarvin EmnesSwansea CityEnd of Season[45]

Transfers out

Date from Position Nationality Name To Fee Ref.
17 January 2017AMRepublic of IrelandJohn O'SullivanCarlisle United [lower-alpha 1]Mutual Consent[40]
31 January 2017FWEnglandDean RittenbergBangor City [lower-alpha 2]Mutual Consent[72]
31 January 2017MFEnglandBen MarshallWolverhampton WanderersUndisclosed (~£1,500,000)[73][74]
  1. ↑ Following O'Sullivan's release, he signed for Carlisle United.[70]
  2. ↑ Following Rittenberg's release, he signed for Bangor City.[71]

Total incoming: Increase ~£1,650,000

  • Includes estimated 15% profit sell on fee (£150,000) following Martin Olsson's transfer from Norwich City to Swansea City on 17 January 2017 for an undisclosed fee that is estimated to be £4,000,000, having originally been sold to Norwich City for £3,000,000.[75]

Loans out

Date from Position Nationality Name To Length Ref.
20 January 2017CBEnglandScott WhartonCambridge UnitedEnd of Season[41]

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