Remembering Rovers' greatest day 30 years on

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Dalglish talks of 'fairytale' success in 2020 interview with BBC Radio Lancashire

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Thirty years on it remains one of the most remarkable title triumphs of the Premier League era.

On 14 May 1995, four years after finishing 19th in the old Division Two, Blackburn Rovers were crowned champions of England after pipping Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United by one point.

In a thrilling race, Kenny Dalglish's side surged eight points clear only to lose three of their last five games - but they were celebrating after a dramatic final day.

Those who recall that season particularly remember Rovers owner Jack Walker, the Blackburn-born steel magnate who stood on the terraces of Ewood Park before bankrolling his beloved club, as well as the explosive 49-goal partnership between Alan Shearer and Chris Sutton - dubbed the SAS by the media.

On the 30th anniversary of Blackburn's greatest day, why not revisit the story of their Premier League triumph, told by those who lived it.

The Rovers 1994-95 squad being inducted into the club's Hall of Fame.
 
Back row:  Ian Pearce, Tim Flowers, Mike Newell, Chris Sutton, Bobby Mimms, Colin Hendry
 
Front row:  Jeff Kenna, Mark Atkins, Jason Wilcox, Kevin Gallacher, Alan WrightImage source, @BRFPA
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Here's a photo from the Blackburn Rovers Hall of Fame dinner when the 1994-95 squad were inducted.

Back row: Ian Pearce, Tim Flowers, Mike Newell, Chris Sutton, Bobby Mimms, Colin Hendry

Front row: Jeff Kenna, Mark Atkins, Jason Wilcox, Kevin Gallacher, Alan Wright