Blackburn’s rejuvenated rejects target promotion and FA Cup progress
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theguardian.comB lackburn Rovers have come a long way from the big-spending days and 1995 Premier League title under the ownership of Jack Walker.
They have needed to adapt to their position in the north-west’s football ecosystem because they are no longer challenging for honours at the top of the pyramid.
The last time Blackburn played in an FA Cup quarter-final, in 2007, Hayden Carter was at Manchester City – the club they beat that day – albeit in the under-sevens.
The defender was released at 13 and was signed by Blackburn, where he has been joined by a number of teammates who went through similar rejection at Premier League clubs.
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