Blackburn Rovers Walking Football team have won an international tournament in Majorca for the second consecutive year.

In 2023, the Community Trust’s walking footballers won the over 70 section of the tournament which allowed concession for four players aged 65 to 70.

This year, eight of last year’s squad of nine took their place in the younger over 65s section.

The format was a league of ten teams from England, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany and Chile. The top four teams progressed to the semi-finals after playing each other once.

Blackburn Rovers finished top of the league and remained undefeated, winning seven and drawing two of their first nine matches, scoring 18 goals and conceding just two.

Their solidarity at the back revolved around the defensive qualities of Frank Flynn, Tony Jones assisted by Chris Kershaw from a defensive midfield role, with a large proportion of the league stage goals coming from Dave Jones who netted a total of eight from his central midfield position.

In the semi-finals, Blackburn Rovers beat the Chilean team 2-1 with goals from Ian McCann and Steve Walton, the latter’s goal came after an excellent assist from Ray Richards.

In the other semi-final Wentworth Wanderers defeated Spanish team Playa Flamenca WF on penalties to set up an all English final.

In the 2023 final, Blackburn Rovers won 4-0 but this year’s trophy deciding match was a much tighter affair.

Rovers had the better of the play overall and again played some expansive football built on solid defensive work that restricted Wentworth’s opportunities.

The only goal of the game came from Colin Myers after some great build up play presented the centre forward with an opening which he was perfectly positioned to accept and he passed the ball into the corner of the net beyond the reach of the goalkeeper.

A 1-0 victory was enough to secure the championship and the final whistle was the cue for celebrations for the players, and their families who had supported them throughout the event.

If you would like to find out more about the Walking Football offer at Blackburn Rovers Community Trust, with male, female and rehab sessions all available, please email Chris.McGrail@brfctrust.co.uk.

Blackburn Rovers’ Walking Footballers triumph again in Majorca!