Name: Colin Hendry
Position: Central Defender / Sweeper

Place of Birth: Keith, Scotland
Date of birth: 7th December 1965
League Appearances: over 400

Originally from Dundee. Then Transferred to Manchester City for a two year spell, before returning to Rovers. Colin has been voted the Club's Player of the Year and has been nominated for the PFA Player of the year.

Name: Tim Sherwood
Position: Midfielder

Place of Birth: St. Albans
Date of birth: 2nd February 1969
League Appearances: over 250

Began his career at Watford but soon left for Norwich City. Moved to Ewood Park for �500,000 and was later given the captaincy of the team. Tim was named Rovers supporters player of the season for 1996/97

Name: Stuart Ripley
Position: Winger

Place of Birth: Middlesborough, England
Date of Birth: 20th November 1967
League Appearances: over 200

Can play on either wing and his powerful running from deep positions is a vital part in the teams success. This season Ripley is in outstanding form, which resulted him being recalled to the England squad.

Name: Chris Sutton
Position: Striker

Place of Birth: Nottingham, England
Date of birth: 10th March 1973
League Appearances: over 120

At the age of 21, he became Britain's most expensive player when he joined Rovers from his first club Norwich for �5m. The central defender turned striker has been capped many times by the England Under 21s and also at B level. A tall centre forward, he is strong, direct and struck up the phenominal striking partnership with Alan Shearer in his first season with the club.