Rovers Till I Die
Rovers Till I Die Rovers Till I Die is the fascinating story of Blackburn's most famous personality, Bob Crompton, a man of humble birth who achieved soaring success in and out of football. He became…
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Rovers Till I Die
Rovers Till I Die is the fascinating story of Blackburn's most famous personality, Bob Crompton, a man of humble birth who achieved soaring success in and out of football. He became a legendary captain of England and Blackburn Rovers, whom he led to two First Division championships. Born the son of a beer seller in a town where work was hard and wages poor, Crompton broke the shackles of his working-class roots.
After a plumbing patent made him a rich man Crompton diversified into various businesses, generating a personal wealth that led to him being co-opted to the Rovers' board. The first footballer to own a motor car, he later manufactured them. He later served as coach and manager, masterminding an FA Cup Final victory and promotion.
Yet he remained misunderstood, his character shaped by personal tragedy and a target for those connected with the club who envied his success. Rovers