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Backroom duo say goodbye to Blackburn Rovers

11:22am Wednesday 21st May 2008

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Two popular members of the backroom team at Blackburn Rovers have bid a fond farewell to life at the club.

Academy houseparents Peter and Sylvia Barker, who have looked after Rovers' rising stars for the past 14 years, said an emotional goodbye to friends and family at a special retirement presentation.

Sylvia said: "I've loved every single minute of it and I will miss all of the lads immensely."

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Ted Bunion, The Ghetto says...
4:44pm Wed 21 May 08

Even though I don't know these folks, I say jolly well done, thanks for all your hard work & best of luck for't future.

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Ted Bunion, The Ghetto says...
4:45pm Wed 21 May 08

Even though I don't know these folks, I say jolly well done, thanks for all your hard work & best of luck for't future.

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Jimmy Saville, says...
7:29pm Wed 21 May 08

What did Sylvia's mother say ?

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Jogvan Jacobsen, Denmark says...
11:11am Thu 22 May 08

Jimmy Saville wrote:
What did Sylvia's mother say ?
HAHAHAHA

Peter and Sylvia, thanks for you support and best of luck to you.

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