The captains shake hands before trhe 1928 FA Cup final between Blackburn Rovers and Huddersfield
ROVERS are back on the cup trail this weekend and for the first time since 1979 they will be starting their campaign in the first round.
Barnet are the visitors to Ewood Park and it is an occasion that will lack the glamour of the 1928 final at Wembley against Huddersfield, when two goals from Jack Roscamp and a strike from Tommy McLean landed Rovers a 3-1 victory in front of over 92,000 fans.
Relive highlights from that day in the video.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel