Kelvin Wilkins

There’s no denying Jordan Rhodes’ potency in front of goal. He takes up great positions and is clinical in his finishing. Most impressive is that he’s scored consistently regardless of the form or position of the club.

As a Rovers goalscorer, he’s up there with the best, although as an all-round striker, he has limitations. I do hope he gets the chance to test himself at the highest level, be it with Rovers or elsewhere, as he deserves that opportunity.

His professionalism must also be applauded as he has always remained focused despite the lure of bigger clubs.

 

Paul Yates

It’s hard to compare like with like. Gone are the days when Fred Pickering and Andy McEvoy would each score 30-plus goals per season in the old First Division.

The defensive nature of today’s game means Jordan’s record speaks for itself, showing natural ability that rivals Rovers’ legend Simon Garner.

Jordan, however, has not played at the highest level and it would be success in the Premier League that would really establish his status and credibility – and that’s what Rudy Gestede seems capable of doing at the moment.


Sam Jones

AS Rhodes nears to breaking club records and receiving individual accolades, there are inevitable comparisons to other Blackburn greats from years gone by.

Although Rhodes has of course never played in the top division, I have no doubt that he could prove himself in the Premier League. Whether that is with Rovers or not, is another question.

His goalscoring ability is worth so much more to the club than any money that Rovers were offered for him in the summer and he’s proving just why he was so sought after. Now he’s finally been recalled to the Scotland squad, he has a chance to impress on the international stage, too.

But I don’t think he can be placed at the very top of the list. Simon Garner’s all-time Rovers goalscoring record is not quite under threat yet and Alan Shearer will always be an all-time fans’ favourite for winning the Premier League.

With Rhodes having also spent four years at the club, it is a good time to assess the difference between the two. Rhodes now has a slightly less impressive 79 goals in 150 appearances, but even though Shearer was facing tougher opposition in the top flight, it could also be argued he received much better service from his team-mates.

Rhodes has endeared himself to Rovers fans by staying at the club, despite many big stars leaving, unlike Shearer all those years ago. Therefore, I think he is likely to pass Shearer’s Rovers goal tally, and become the Rovers goalscoring legend of a generation, but not of all time.