Arte et Labore

Rovers Reporter Elliott Jackson reflects on a 2-2 draw ay Fratton Park.

Blackburn Rovers returned to winning ways in front of their owners as they beat Millwall 3-1. Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred discuss Venky's return and an Ewood Park victory on the latest episode of Arte et Labore. After eight years, why was Balaji Rao at the stadium? Did the atmosphere actually help Rovers on the pitch? What does it mean moving forward? Dapo Afolayan and Kristi Montgomery get their flowers after standout performances. They discuss Tony Mowbray's tactical tweaks, the impact of the bench and a trip to Portsmouth next up. You can find Arte et Labore in your podcast app of choice and listen for free. Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing here. You can also listen on the LT website by clicking the 'play' button above. To support this podcast and all other work from Lancashire Telegraph, please consider taking out a subscription . You will get access to all our Rovers content on an ad-light app, which is a far better user experience, and gives your backing to local, independent coverage of your club.

Rovers Reporter Elliott Jackson reacts to a 3-1 win at Ewood Park and the return of Venky's.

Rovers Reporter Elliott Jackson gives his instant reaction to a 2-1 defeat at Ewood Park.

It's been quite the week for Blackburn Rovers. Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred analyse the end of the transfer window and defeat at Preston North End on the latest episode of Arte et Labore. After signing just one player on deadline day, where does it leave the Rovers squad? What should be the repercussions from such a terrible window? Rovers are advancing with a deal to sign free agent Ryotaro Ito. They discuss where he might fit and how he could help the current crop. On the pitch, defeat at Preston highlighted the lack of squad depth. Things don't get any easier with games against Sheffield United and Millwall this week. You can find Arte et Labore in your podcast app of choice and listen for free. Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing here. You can also listen on the LT website by clicking the 'play' button above. To support this podcast and all other work from Lancashire Telegraph, please consider taking out a subscription . You will get access to all our Rovers content on an ad-light app, which is a far better user experience, and gives your backing to local, independent coverage of your club.

Rovers Reporter Elliott Jackson breaks down a 2-1 defeat at Deepdale for Tony Mowbray's side.

Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred discuss what the final hours could look like on the latest episode of Arte et Labore. A 2-1 home defeat to Queens Park Rangers and their exit from the Carabao Cup underlined the need for reinforcements. Tony Mowbray was without nine first-team players at the weekend. That cost Rovers as they feel to their first Championship reverse. The performance was good for an hour before fatigue kicked in. The relentless schedule doesn't ease, with trips to Lincoln City and Preston North End to follow this week. But all eyes for the next two days will be on the potential incomings. You can find Arte et Labore in your podcast app of choice and listen for free. Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing here. You can also listen on the LT website by clicking the 'play' button above. To support this podcast and all other work from Lancashire Telegraph, please consider taking out a subscription. You will get access to all our Rovers content on an ad-light app, which is a far better user experience, and gives your backing to local, independent coverage of your club. The best subscription offer of the summer is here, with six months of coverage for £6. You can also get an annual subscription for £26 , which is 50% off. New and existing customers can also enter to win the new Rovers 26/27 home shirt here .

Blackburn Rovers are off the mark after securing their first victory of the Championship season against Middlesbrough. On the latest episode of Arte et Labore, Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred discuss the win for Tony Mowbray's side, making it a happy return to Ewood Park. They discuss the standout performers, with Kristi Montgomery coming in for praise after his midfield display. There's also a round-up on the latest transfer chatter with one week of the window remaining. Two more home games follow this week. First, Sheffield United in the Carabao Cup before Queens Park Rangers travel to Ewood Park. They preview the match and cast their predictions. You can find Arte et Labore in your podcast app of choice and listen for free. Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing here. You can also listen on the LT website by clicking the 'play' button above. To support this podcast and all other work from Lancashire Telegraph, please consider taking out a subscription. You will get access to all our Rovers content on an ad-light app, which is a far better user experience, and gives your backing to local, independent coverage of your club. The best subscription offer of the summer is here, with six months of coverage for £6. You can also get an annual subscription for £26 , which is 50% off. New and existing customers can also enter to win the new Rovers 26/27 home shirt here .

Blackburn Rovers kickstarted their season with an impressive performance despite the blow of conceding late at Wolves. Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred break down the 2-2 draw at Molineux on the latest episode of Arte et Labore. They pick out the key talking points and give their view on the late penalty drama. Rovers' right-side comes in for plenty of praise after causing Wolves so many issues. It was a night of positives after plenty of apprehension ahead of the new season. Attention now turns to Middlesbrough, whilst Rovers remain busy in the transfer market. They discuss the latest links to Patrick Roberts and a potential exit for Balazs Toth. You can find Arte et Labore in your podcast app of choice and listen for free. Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing here. You can also listen on the LT website by clicking the 'play' button above. To support this podcast and all other work from Lancashire Telegraph, please consider taking out a subscription. You will get access to all our Rovers content on an ad-light app, which is a far better user experience, and gives your backing to local, independent coverage of your club. The best subscription offer of the summer is here, with six months of coverage for £6. You can also get an annual subscription for £26 , which is 50% off. New and existing customers can also enter to win the new Rovers 26/27 home shirt here .

Rovers Reporter Elliott Jackson breaks down the key talking points from a 2-2 draw at Molineux.

Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred preview the 2026/27 season and predict what might be in store for Tony Mowbray's side. They discuss the latest transfer news after the arrival of Sam Morsy. The free agent bolsters Rovers' midfield options. Is that enough? And who could leave to make room? They also break down the key talking points from the late win at Burton Albion and analyse the opening fixture at Wolves. Can Rovers spring an upset? You can find Arte et Labore in your podcast app of choice and listen for free. Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing here. You can also listen on the LT website by clicking the 'play' button above. To support this podcast and all other work from Lancashire Telegraph, please consider taking out a subscription. You will get access to all our Rovers content on an ad-light app, which is a far better user experience, and gives your backing to local, independent coverage of your club. The best subscription offer of the summer is here, with six months of coverage for £6. You can also get an annual subscription for £26 , which is 50% off. New and existing customers can also enter to win the new Rovers 26/27 home shirt here .

Rovers Reporter Elliott Jackson reacts to a 2-1 win at Burton Albion in the Carabao Cup.

Blackburn Rovers' pre-season has come to an end, with the real stuff set to begin this weekend. Rovers Reporter Elliott Jackson is joined by Ryan Hildred to pick apart the final match and dissect what we've learned from the last month. Jake Garrett was the big winner from Huddersfield Town. How does the midfield pecking order look, with injuries also playing a role? There's also a breakthrough in the transfer market with Jayden Fevrier signing from Stockport County. Elliott and Ryan give their views and analyse where else needs strengthening most urgently. You can find Arte et Labore in your podcast app of choice and listen for free. Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing here. You can also listen on the LT website by clicking the 'play' button above. To support this podcast and all other work from Lancashire Telegraph, please consider taking out a subscription. You will get access to all our Rovers content on an ad-light app, which is a far better user experience, and gives your backing to local, independent coverage of your club. The best subscription offer of the summer is here, with six months of coverage for £6. You can also get an annual subscription for £26 , which is 50% off. New and existing customers can also enter to win the new Rovers 26/27 home shirt here .

Rovers Reporter Elliott Jackson gives his snap verdict on the final game of pre-season.

Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred return to discuss Blackburn Rovers' wait in the transfer window. They dissect the fine balance between being patient and worrying, plus the latest on potential incomings. They also debate whether Rovers need to sell in order to give themselves more freedom in the window. After a 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Wednesday, what have we learnt so far from their pre-season games? Plus the verdict on the new Rovers kits.

Tony Mowbray is back at the helm as Blackburn Rovers head coach for a second stint as head coach. Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred give their instant reaction in an emergency Arte et Labore pod as they react to Mowbray's return. Is it the right decision to bring him back? They discuss the pros and cons, as well as what it might mean for recruitment and the power dynamic at Ewood Park. 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 above. Check out the latest subscription offer from The Lancashire Telegraph to ensure you never miss a Rovers article. The best offer is £4 for fivemonths (£4.99 P/M thereafter) or £31 for 12 months.

Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred sit down to answer some of your questions in a Rovers Q&A. Fans submitted their queries this week, from the head coach search and transfers, to recruitment and more fun hypothetical scenarios. 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 above. 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 P/M thereafter) or £31 for 12 months.

Sondre Tronstad chats to Rovers Reporter Elliott Jackson in an exclusive interview. They discuss the last three years of his career, his recovery from a serious knee injury and what the future holds.

Blackburn Rovers are on the hunt for another new head coach. Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred react to Michael O'Neill's surprise decision to remain as Northern Ireland boss. They reflect on why he might've made that call and discuss who should be next in the Ewood Park dugout. There's some positive contract news too with Andri Gudjohnsen penning fresh terms. Plus the latest on the retained list, due by Saturday. 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 above. Check out the latest subscription offer from The Lancashire Telegraph to ensure you never miss a Rovers article. The best offer is £5 for fivemonths (£4.99 P/M thereafter) or £31 for 12 months.

Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred return to reflect 10 days after the end of the season. How do Blackburn Rovers ensure it's a better one next time? They assess the campaign just gone, the highs and the lows. They discuss the retained list, Michael O'Neill's future and what work is needed in the transfer window.