ROVERS have announced Nelson-based Science in Sport (SiS)as the club’s new nutrition partner.

The company, which started out near to the club’s Senior Training Centre in Brockhall Village, was founded in 1992 and have since worked alongside athletes such as Sir Chris Hoy.

Head of football at Sis, Andrew Ashworth, said: “Science in Sport are delighted to have signed with Rovers as official nutrition partner.

“We understand the time and dedication that an athlete must give and we aim to facilitate that by providing world class knowledge, superior sports nutrition and helping the team become the best they can be.

“Science in Sport and Blackburn Rovers have worked closely together since the early days of our business and there is a real historical relationship there.

“We're excited about this official relationship and look forward helping the club achieve their potential.”

The partnership has the backing of Chris Rush, head of athletic performance at Ewood Park.

He added: “We’re pleased to do the deal as SiS are a local company who have supplied nutritional products to us for a long time now.

“It's a favourable agreement for all parties - the club and SiS - and we're all delighted to set up this partnership”