4,000 Holes

07/10/2025

Really saddened to hear of the passing of Simon Smith, aged 54. We are indebted to Simon's Rovers knowledge, anecdotes, witty writing and tributes which kept this fanzine going for many years. Thoughts go out to his fiancée, family and friends 💙🤍

10/06/2025

Yorkshire cricketer Rebecca Duckworth (Derek Fazackerley's niece) taking an interest in 4,000 Holes at the fanzine expo in Leeds 🔵⚪

25/04/2025

Huge thanks to everyone who has bought a copy of Issue 113 this month – £160 raised for Diabetes UK and the Bone Cancer Research Trust so far. Order below to add to the total🔵⚪️

For every sale, 30p goes to Diabetes UK and 30p goes to the Bone Cancer Research Trust. • Let’s Parler Franglais with Rudy et Valérien • Keeping Up...

04/04/2025

Colin Farrell wants too. Issue 113 is on sale now for just £2. Order here ➡️ https://roversfanzine.bigcartel.com/product/4-000-holes-issue-113

29/08/2024

Remembering the brilliant Glenn Entwistle today, on what would have been his 38th birthday💙 Please read this wonderful tribute written by his dad, Colin ▶️ https://www.brfcs.com/magazine/articles/glenn-entwistle-1986-2024/562

03/05/2024

Thank you to everyone who has bought fanzines this season. Another 4 issues committed to the archive🔵⚪️ £100 going to Diabetes UK (for our contributor Glenn Entwistle, who very sadly passed away in January) and £100 to Blackburn Foodbank. Issues still available here: https://roversfanzine.bigcartel.com/

09/04/2024

So, announcement time, and very excited for this one! Whether you are watching Rovers v Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday 21st April (12.30pm KO) down at Ewood, or Live on Sky with us in the pub, join us after the game for a very special appearance from Rovers Legend and All-Time Leading goalscorer, the One and Only Mr SIMON GARNER!

Simon will be with us to Meet and Greet fans, share a pint and some cracking stories from an incredible career in the Blue and White Halves and give you the opportunity to pick up a signed copy of his fantastic new book, One Last Shot!

This is a rare opportunity to meet a genuine Legend, so don't miss out! 🔵🌹⚪️⚽️

29/03/2024

The brand new Issue 112 will be on sale for £2 on Kidder Street before the match today🔵⚪ Available to buy online here▶️ https://roversfanzine.bigcartel.com/product/4-000-holes-issue-112

27/03/2024

Quiz night *and* a brand new fanzine available down at The Rising Sun tonight! More details about Issue 112 here▶️ https://roversfanzine.bigcartel.com/product/4-000-holes-issue-112

24/02/2024

Heading to Ewood? Join us for from 12pm for your pre and post match pints, and maybe pick up something to read too 😉🔵🌹⚪️
4,000 Holes

11/02/2024

A superb Rovers pub with lots of memorabilia which will now be stocking a half-decent fanzine too! 🔵⚪️🌹

We are delighted, to announce that going forward the fantastic Rovers fanzine, 4,000 Holes will be available to purchase at the bar in The Rising Sun, worth every penny at just £2!

For those not familiar, 4000 Holes has become something of a Rovers institution since it was first published in 1989 and offers a brilliant and entertaining perspective on all things Blue and White.

The latest issue (111) is a special edition based on some fascinating Rovers tales from the 1990's and is well worth a read, especially when accompanied by a pint! 😉🍺

The fanzine is also available to purchase online at https://roversfanzine.bigcartel.com/

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03/02/2024

Issue 111 is now on sale! Special edition reviewing the 1990s era in Rovers history. Unmissable if you loved that decade – loads of niche stories! Only £2. ORDER HERE⬇️

Special edition looking back on the 1990 to 2000 decade in 99 tales. This is the follow-up to last year's 2000 to 2010 special (Issue 107). As...