Memorabilia taken back from Rovers

Paul with his grandfather's shirt and cap Paul with his grandfather's shirt and cap

THE grandson of a former Blackburn Rovers footballer who wanted his grandad’s memorabilia from Ewood Park has been given it back.

Wattie Aitkenhead played for Rovers from 1906 to 1918, winning two league championships with the club. In 1991, his family donated his cap and shirt from his only international appearance for Scotland, against Ireland in 1912, to the club.

They were on display in the Ronnie Clayton Blackburn End, but grandson Paul Aitkenhead decided he wanted them back as he said he was worried about the present circumstances at the club.

Mr Aitkenhead, 57, who lives in London, took back the shirt during a visit to Blackburn last week.

He said: “I would like to thank Sarah Goodman who was very helpful in arranging for the collection to be made.

“Once stability is returned to Blackburn Rovers and the club is back on an even keel, it goes without saying that I would like to return these items to the club on loan.”

Comments (29)

4:51pm Wed 6 Jun 12

did you smash it? says...

Awesome - literally taking the shirt from the club's back.
.
It is like watching a car crash happening in slow motion and us Burnley fans are loving the entertainment.
.
More please
Awesome - literally taking the shirt from the club's back. . It is like watching a car crash happening in slow motion and us Burnley fans are loving the entertainment. . More please did you smash it?

4:58pm Wed 6 Jun 12

Larry916 says...

I don't blame him at all... I would do the same, very sad!
I don't blame him at all... I would do the same, very sad! Larry916

5:18pm Wed 6 Jun 12

Jansen_10 says...

What a moron.

There is a distinct difference between donating an item and 'loaning' an item.

This guy is just as bad as Venkys - taking away good memories as well as destroying the future. Soon we'll only have the carcass of a club left.
What a moron. There is a distinct difference between donating an item and 'loaning' an item. This guy is just as bad as Venkys - taking away good memories as well as destroying the future. Soon we'll only have the carcass of a club left. Jansen_10

5:21pm Wed 6 Jun 12

beltandbraces says...

I wondered where this had gone!! I was taking a tour around the ground on Sunday, was in the middle of talking about the shirt, go to the wall where it was supposed to be and it wasn't there!!
I wondered where this had gone!! I was taking a tour around the ground on Sunday, was in the middle of talking about the shirt, go to the wall where it was supposed to be and it wasn't there!! beltandbraces

5:24pm Wed 6 Jun 12

makaveli96 says...

How can people call themselves PURE BLACKBURN ROVERS fans, yet have deserted the town?
How can people call themselves PURE BLACKBURN ROVERS fans, yet have deserted the town? makaveli96

5:34pm Wed 6 Jun 12

makaveli96 says...

He said: “I would like to thank Sarah Goodman who was very helpful in arranging for the collection to be made.......

In a Blackburn or London accent?
He said: “I would like to thank Sarah Goodman who was very helpful in arranging for the collection to be made....... In a Blackburn or London accent? makaveli96

5:36pm Wed 6 Jun 12

madari says...

Madari the snake charmer says:


Hahahahaha!!!the only trophy left in the cabinet has been taken away! hahahahaaha..Keeps geting better & better!!hahahaa!!

Next it will be Venky`s chicken take away!!!hahahaha!!!LM
AO
Madari the snake charmer says: Hahahahaha!!!the only trophy left in the cabinet has been taken away! hahahahaaha..Keeps geting better & better!!hahahaa!! Next it will be Venky`s chicken take away!!!hahahaha!!!LM AO madari

5:46pm Wed 6 Jun 12

maggie-T says...

Why did the chicken cross the road?
To get to Ewood park
Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to Ewood park maggie-T

5:46pm Wed 6 Jun 12

ossyrover1 says...

Jansen_10 wrote:
What a moron.

There is a distinct difference between donating an item and 'loaning' an item.

This guy is just as bad as Venkys - taking away good memories as well as destroying the future. Soon we'll only have the carcass of a club left.
jog on dingle
[quote][p][bold]Jansen_10[/bold] wrote: What a moron. There is a distinct difference between donating an item and 'loaning' an item. This guy is just as bad as Venkys - taking away good memories as well as destroying the future. Soon we'll only have the carcass of a club left.[/p][/quote]jog on dingle ossyrover1

6:03pm Wed 6 Jun 12

sen c bl says...

Donated items cannot be requested back, bad luck for the taker.
Donated items cannot be requested back, bad luck for the taker. sen c bl

6:37pm Wed 6 Jun 12

colnelad says...

Childish git.....
Childish git..... colnelad

6:55pm Wed 6 Jun 12

davidinburnley says...

Shouldn't you lot be more concerned about the current exodus of players from Lower Darwen? I believe Bamber Bridge have a few they could lend you next season if you're struggling to get a team together. (I was considering saying Accy Stanley, but I think their players would give you a wide berth these days.)
Shouldn't you lot be more concerned about the current exodus of players from Lower Darwen? I believe Bamber Bridge have a few they could lend you next season if you're struggling to get a team together. (I was considering saying Accy Stanley, but I think their players would give you a wide berth these days.) davidinburnley

6:56pm Wed 6 Jun 12

1rover says...

nice one
nice one 1rover

6:56pm Wed 6 Jun 12

ste.g says...

good on you
good on you ste.g

7:20pm Wed 6 Jun 12

Cha'mone MF says...

What the story fails to mention is that he donated a huge dog t*rd to replace the shirt.
What the story fails to mention is that he donated a huge dog t*rd to replace the shirt. Cha'mone MF

7:28pm Wed 6 Jun 12

burner says...

I would like to donate a one-way ticket to India in the name of Mr Kean .
I would like to donate a one-way ticket to India in the name of Mr Kean . burner

8:04pm Wed 6 Jun 12

j166429 says...

madari wrote:
Madari the snake charmer says:


Hahahahaha!!!the only trophy left in the cabinet has been taken away! hahahahaaha..Keeps geting better & better!!hahahaa!!

Next it will be Venky`s chicken take away!!!hahahaha!!!LM

AO
Ha.... joke comment as usual

1995 and 2002 ring any bells in terms of trophies?????

give me another team in the northwest, manure, and liverpool aside that have won more in recent times............


........ Still waiting (a bit like Bumley).......
[quote][p][bold]madari[/bold] wrote: Madari the snake charmer says: Hahahahaha!!!the only trophy left in the cabinet has been taken away! hahahahaaha..Keeps geting better & better!!hahahaa!! Next it will be Venky`s chicken take away!!!hahahaha!!!LM AO[/p][/quote]Ha.... joke comment as usual 1995 and 2002 ring any bells in terms of trophies????? give me another team in the northwest, manure, and liverpool aside that have won more in recent times............ ........ Still waiting (a bit like Bumley)....... j166429

8:48pm Wed 6 Jun 12

Rover1 says...

"Makaveli96", what a truly monumentally moronic comment that was from yourself. Deserting the town? do me a favour, what because hes probably bettered himself, whats he suppose to do, live in Blackburn which is a frankly dogged old town like most lancashire towns, just so he can watch rovers at the weekend? I really dont get the people who comment on these articles pulling people down, either for not living in the town anymore or for not being born there, it just makes no sense. Kevin galagher, one of the biggest rovers fans there is, is from scotland, and there are countless other examples. And this man is well within his rights to take back his family heritage from a club which does not eppreciate it being there, I would do the exact same thing. Doughnut.
"Makaveli96", what a truly monumentally moronic comment that was from yourself. Deserting the town? do me a favour, what because hes probably bettered himself, whats he suppose to do, live in Blackburn which is a frankly dogged old town like most lancashire towns, just so he can watch rovers at the weekend? I really dont get the people who comment on these articles pulling people down, either for not living in the town anymore or for not being born there, it just makes no sense. Kevin galagher, one of the biggest rovers fans there is, is from scotland, and there are countless other examples. And this man is well within his rights to take back his family heritage from a club which does not eppreciate it being there, I would do the exact same thing. Doughnut. Rover1

8:55pm Wed 6 Jun 12

makaveli96 says...

Rover1 wrote:
"Makaveli96", what a truly monumentally moronic comment that was from yourself. Deserting the town? do me a favour, what because hes probably bettered himself, whats he suppose to do, live in Blackburn which is a frankly dogged old town like most lancashire towns, just so he can watch rovers at the weekend? I really dont get the people who comment on these articles pulling people down, either for not living in the town anymore or for not being born there, it just makes no sense. Kevin galagher, one of the biggest rovers fans there is, is from scotland, and there are countless other examples. And this man is well within his rights to take back his family heritage from a club which does not eppreciate it being there, I would do the exact same thing. Doughnut.
So your saying its ok for outsiders to support us, and insiders to desert us?

What would Churchill think!
[quote][p][bold]Rover1[/bold] wrote: "Makaveli96", what a truly monumentally moronic comment that was from yourself. Deserting the town? do me a favour, what because hes probably bettered himself, whats he suppose to do, live in Blackburn which is a frankly dogged old town like most lancashire towns, just so he can watch rovers at the weekend? I really dont get the people who comment on these articles pulling people down, either for not living in the town anymore or for not being born there, it just makes no sense. Kevin galagher, one of the biggest rovers fans there is, is from scotland, and there are countless other examples. And this man is well within his rights to take back his family heritage from a club which does not eppreciate it being there, I would do the exact same thing. Doughnut.[/p][/quote]So your saying its ok for outsiders to support us, and insiders to desert us? What would Churchill think! makaveli96

8:57pm Wed 6 Jun 12

Bigdel says...

did you smash it? wrote:
Awesome - literally taking the shirt from the club's back.
.
It is like watching a car crash happening in slow motion and us Burnley fans are loving the entertainment.
.
More please
First to post on a Rovers article yet again dingle? What's the matter? Taking a rest from interfering with your sister or having a break from stirring the moonshine? Get a life you sad man, even in the current dire circumstances you still make us chuckle, after all it could be worse, we could be Bunleh fans.......now that does cheer me up.
[quote][p][bold]did you smash it?[/bold] wrote: Awesome - literally taking the shirt from the club's back. . It is like watching a car crash happening in slow motion and us Burnley fans are loving the entertainment. . More please[/p][/quote]First to post on a Rovers article yet again dingle? What's the matter? Taking a rest from interfering with your sister or having a break from stirring the moonshine? Get a life you sad man, even in the current dire circumstances you still make us chuckle, after all it could be worse, we could be Bunleh fans.......now that does cheer me up. Bigdel

9:43pm Wed 6 Jun 12

Cha'mone MF says...

makaveli96 wrote:
Rover1 wrote:
"Makaveli96", what a truly monumentally moronic comment that was from yourself. Deserting the town? do me a favour, what because hes probably bettered himself, whats he suppose to do, live in Blackburn which is a frankly dogged old town like most lancashire towns, just so he can watch rovers at the weekend? I really dont get the people who comment on these articles pulling people down, either for not living in the town anymore or for not being born there, it just makes no sense. Kevin galagher, one of the biggest rovers fans there is, is from scotland, and there are countless other examples. And this man is well within his rights to take back his family heritage from a club which does not eppreciate it being there, I would do the exact same thing. Doughnut.
So your saying its ok for outsiders to support us, and insiders to desert us?

What would Churchill think!
I know what he'd think......."OH YES YES YES"
[quote][p][bold]makaveli96[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Rover1[/bold] wrote: "Makaveli96", what a truly monumentally moronic comment that was from yourself. Deserting the town? do me a favour, what because hes probably bettered himself, whats he suppose to do, live in Blackburn which is a frankly dogged old town like most lancashire towns, just so he can watch rovers at the weekend? I really dont get the people who comment on these articles pulling people down, either for not living in the town anymore or for not being born there, it just makes no sense. Kevin galagher, one of the biggest rovers fans there is, is from scotland, and there are countless other examples. And this man is well within his rights to take back his family heritage from a club which does not eppreciate it being there, I would do the exact same thing. Doughnut.[/p][/quote]So your saying its ok for outsiders to support us, and insiders to desert us? What would Churchill think![/p][/quote]I know what he'd think......."OH YES YES YES" Cha'mone MF

9:45pm Wed 6 Jun 12

Cha'mone MF says...

Bigdel wrote:
did you smash it? wrote:
Awesome - literally taking the shirt from the club's back.
.
It is like watching a car crash happening in slow motion and us Burnley fans are loving the entertainment.
.
More please
First to post on a Rovers article yet again dingle? What's the matter? Taking a rest from interfering with your sister or having a break from stirring the moonshine? Get a life you sad man, even in the current dire circumstances you still make us chuckle, after all it could be worse, we could be Bunleh fans.......now that does cheer me up.
Yes he's having a rest from his sister by having a go on ur mum. Hope she can change a fiver.
[quote][p][bold]Bigdel[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]did you smash it?[/bold] wrote: Awesome - literally taking the shirt from the club's back. . It is like watching a car crash happening in slow motion and us Burnley fans are loving the entertainment. . More please[/p][/quote]First to post on a Rovers article yet again dingle? What's the matter? Taking a rest from interfering with your sister or having a break from stirring the moonshine? Get a life you sad man, even in the current dire circumstances you still make us chuckle, after all it could be worse, we could be Bunleh fans.......now that does cheer me up.[/p][/quote]Yes he's having a rest from his sister by having a go on ur mum. Hope she can change a fiver. Cha'mone MF

11:47pm Wed 6 Jun 12

smellthecoffee says...

Rover1 wrote:
"Makaveli96", what a truly monumentally moronic comment that was from yourself. Deserting the town? do me a favour, what because hes probably bettered himself, whats he suppose to do, live in Blackburn which is a frankly dogged old town like most lancashire towns, just so he can watch rovers at the weekend? I really dont get the people who comment on these articles pulling people down, either for not living in the town anymore or for not being born there, it just makes no sense. Kevin galagher, one of the biggest rovers fans there is, is from scotland, and there are countless other examples. And this man is well within his rights to take back his family heritage from a club which does not eppreciate it being there, I would do the exact same thing. Doughnut.
Spot on
[quote][p][bold]Rover1[/bold] wrote: "Makaveli96", what a truly monumentally moronic comment that was from yourself. Deserting the town? do me a favour, what because hes probably bettered himself, whats he suppose to do, live in Blackburn which is a frankly dogged old town like most lancashire towns, just so he can watch rovers at the weekend? I really dont get the people who comment on these articles pulling people down, either for not living in the town anymore or for not being born there, it just makes no sense. Kevin galagher, one of the biggest rovers fans there is, is from scotland, and there are countless other examples. And this man is well within his rights to take back his family heritage from a club which does not eppreciate it being there, I would do the exact same thing. Doughnut.[/p][/quote]Spot on smellthecoffee

2:00am Thu 7 Jun 12

Gennoe1 says...

Cha'mone MF wrote:
Bigdel wrote:
did you smash it? wrote:
Awesome - literally taking the shirt from the club's back.
.
It is like watching a car crash happening in slow motion and us Burnley fans are loving the entertainment.
.
More please
First to post on a Rovers article yet again dingle? What's the matter? Taking a rest from interfering with your sister or having a break from stirring the moonshine? Get a life you sad man, even in the current dire circumstances you still make us chuckle, after all it could be worse, we could be Bunleh fans.......now that does cheer me up.
Yes he's having a rest from his sister by having a go on ur mum. Hope she can change a fiver.
So your saying D Y S I , uses a prostitute who costs less than a fiver? she cant be that good,you couldnt even buy a house in Burnley for that.
[quote][p][bold]Cha'mone MF[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Bigdel[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]did you smash it?[/bold] wrote: Awesome - literally taking the shirt from the club's back. . It is like watching a car crash happening in slow motion and us Burnley fans are loving the entertainment. . More please[/p][/quote]First to post on a Rovers article yet again dingle? What's the matter? Taking a rest from interfering with your sister or having a break from stirring the moonshine? Get a life you sad man, even in the current dire circumstances you still make us chuckle, after all it could be worse, we could be Bunleh fans.......now that does cheer me up.[/p][/quote]Yes he's having a rest from his sister by having a go on ur mum. Hope she can change a fiver.[/p][/quote]So your saying D Y S I , uses a prostitute who costs less than a fiver? she cant be that good,you couldnt even buy a house in Burnley for that. Gennoe1

10:39am Thu 7 Jun 12

madari says...

j166429 wrote:
madari wrote: Madari the snake charmer says: Hahahahaha!!!the only trophy left in the cabinet has been taken away! hahahahaaha..Keeps geting better & better!!hahahaa!! Next it will be Venky`s chicken take away!!!hahahaha!!!LM AO
Ha.... joke comment as usual 1995 and 2002 ring any bells in terms of trophies????? give me another team in the northwest, manure, and liverpool aside that have won more in recent times............ ........ Still waiting (a bit like Bumley).......
Madari the snake charmer says:

Name the only team to have won (bought)the premiersh!t title and been relegated?????

Answers on a postcard.....dont rush with your repliesHahahahahahah
aha!!!!!
[quote][p][bold]j166429[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]madari[/bold] wrote: Madari the snake charmer says: Hahahahaha!!!the only trophy left in the cabinet has been taken away! hahahahaaha..Keeps geting better & better!!hahahaa!! Next it will be Venky`s chicken take away!!!hahahaha!!!LM AO[/p][/quote]Ha.... joke comment as usual 1995 and 2002 ring any bells in terms of trophies????? give me another team in the northwest, manure, and liverpool aside that have won more in recent times............ ........ Still waiting (a bit like Bumley).......[/p][/quote]Madari the snake charmer says: Name the only team to have won (bought)the premiersh!t title and been relegated????? Answers on a postcard.....dont rush with your repliesHahahahahahah aha!!!!! madari

11:30am Thu 7 Jun 12

Helmshore Blue says...

And your point is you sad dingle tosser.
And your point is you sad dingle tosser. Helmshore Blue

4:41pm Thu 7 Jun 12

woolywords says...

I would like to take this opportunity, while I am still sober, to thank LT for printing these articles, since they have really raised the standards of education throughout East Lancs.
We have people in Burnley, literally gagging for any BRFC story appearing, with comments allowed, so that they can vent some spleen.

It's truly nice that we add a little sparkle to an otherwise dull existance.
I would like to take this opportunity, while I am still sober, to thank LT for printing these articles, since they have really raised the standards of education throughout East Lancs. We have people in Burnley, literally gagging for any BRFC story appearing, with comments allowed, so that they can vent some spleen. It's truly nice that we add a little sparkle to an otherwise dull existance. woolywords

10:03am Fri 8 Jun 12

NewtownRover says...

makaveli96 wrote:
How can people call themselves PURE BLACKBURN ROVERS fans, yet have deserted the town?
Jack Walker deserted the town, I may be wrong but tell me, what part of Blackburn is Jersey?.
Is it near pleasington ,or is it closer to Whalley, enlighten me.
[quote][p][bold]makaveli96[/bold] wrote: How can people call themselves PURE BLACKBURN ROVERS fans, yet have deserted the town?[/p][/quote]Jack Walker deserted the town, I may be wrong but tell me, what part of Blackburn is Jersey?. Is it near pleasington ,or is it closer to Whalley, enlighten me. NewtownRover

11:29am Fri 8 Jun 12

jackmetickler says...

I shouldnt really but sometimes you just cant help it...

Are all of the dingles out of work.... oh no, sorry its half term isnt it.
they seem to spend a lot of time on our Forums...
I blame those cheap off-licences .... should be shut down for selling alcohol to minors.

I must say though that most contributions are as usual; slightly of point.

He is making his protest against the current regime and who can blame him .... accept of course jobless, childish, inebriated(that means p1ssed) and as always; jealous dingles.
I shouldnt really but sometimes you just cant help it... Are all of the dingles out of work.... oh no, sorry its half term isnt it. they seem to spend a lot of time on our Forums... I blame those cheap off-licences .... should be shut down for selling alcohol to minors. I must say though that most contributions are as usual; slightly of point. He is making his protest against the current regime and who can blame him .... accept of course jobless, childish, inebriated(that means p1ssed) and as always; jealous dingles. jackmetickler

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