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Blackburn Return to The Premier League

After a sensational season in The Championship Blackburn find themselves back in The Premier League and they wasted no time at all in their preparations for the New Season. First off on the agenda was resigning Jamie Shackleton. After a successful Loan Spell and Leeds being relegated he may have been wanted by his parent club to help get them back, but he pushed through a move and rejoined Blackburn on a permanent deal. Next through the door was Cristian Roldan. The experienced American arrived on a free transfer as the board look to branch out into North America maybe hoping for a newer and bigger fan base.

Defence was next on the agenda for Blackburn. Adding another Central Defender to the squad was a high priority for The Manager. Philippe Sandler arrived from N.E.C hoping to bring depth and experience plus someone Blackburn had been tracking for some time. Carrying on from the last North American signing they bring in a young up and coming LB in Curtis Ofori. A promising talent from New York Red Bulls who'd attracted lots of interest and Blackburn earn his signature.

Potentially the biggest signing of the summer for Blackburn was the addition of Lewis O'Brien from Nottingham Forest. This signing shows their intention that they are not here just to hang about for 1 season and the board have ambitions. All these signings were made way before the first game of the season allowing them to get together for pre season and prepare for the new season. One last addition was made. 19 year old Paul Wanner joined on loan from Bayern Munich along with a potential £5million option to buy.

Blackburn did fail in one area of the Transfer window and that was the lack of departures. Many players were listed for transfer or loan, but so many deals fell through and have been left with a rather larger than anticipated squad. This could affect the overall morale or the side with potentially many players not getting the game time they wanted, time will tell. As for the fans whilst they are happy with the quick signings and no waiting around there is still concern for the lack of a new Striker.

Riding High

A phenomenal start to the season for Blackburn. They returned to The Premier League with a win over Brentford. Found themselves having to defend much more than they been used too, but it was Captain Lewis Travis on the end of a Pickering cross to head in the Winner. Next up was Leicester City. Despite an extremely soft penalty given against Blackburn ran out 2-1 winners. They were in Dreamland after the 3rd match and being on a 100% record after thrashing Chelsea 3-0, also leaving them Joint Top after just 3 games level with Manchester City who top the league on goals scored. It's very early days, but it's a view the fans will enjoy for the moment. Chris Willock who struggled last season has had a fantastic start to the season and was unstoppable against Chelsea. Another surprise so far has been Dominic Hyam, having spent most of last season as 3rd/4th choice Centre Back he has been a rock so far this season and forced his way into the team. Ian Poveda rescued Blackburn from a Carabao Cup exit to Millwall with a late brace when 3-1 down, then Blackburn won on penalties.

Extraordinary start to the season so far, can they keep it up? Away day to Arsenal up next who like Chelsea have had a horrendous start to the season and currently just have 1 point.