Blackburn Rovers' Worthington Cup heroes will finally be recognised for their exploits - six months after their famous victory at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium.

Plans by Blackburn with Darwen Council to honour the team's triumph after the 2-1 win against Tottenham in February were put on hold as Rovers concentrated on a relegation battle.

This was despite calls from fans and the Lancashire Evening Telegraph to show off the trophy.

Goals from Andy Cole and Matt Jansen saw Rovers ease to a 2-1 victory against Everton on Sunday and secure their status in the top-flight next season.

Council leader Bill Taylor was the first to offer his congratulations and pledged the initial invitation still stands.

Plans have yet to be finalised but it is expected to be at either the Town Hall or King George's Hall.

Mr Taylor said: "I have had a conversation with Rovers secretary Tom Finn and chief executive John Williams about how we could mark the occasion now Rovers are safe.

"There will be some kind of civic function for the team, probably in the pre-season, about late July or August.

"A lot of the players have holidays coming up and some the World Cup, so that date is the most appropriate.

"We made our promise to the team shortly after they won and now we intend to fulfil that."

Fans have been promised a glimpse of the trophy, the first major cup to be brought back to Ewood Park in 74 years, when Rovers play their last game of the season at home to Fulham.

Rovers bosses have slashed the price of tickets for the May 11 clash and have promised a party atmosphere.

Fans are being urged to make it a colourful send off and bring with them the wigs and flags which made Cardiff so memorable on that day in February.

Pauline Perkins, secretary of the Blackburn Rovers Supporters' Association, said: "Fans are looking forward to seeing the cup.

"I was lucky enough to see it on the day, but there are lot of supporters who didn't and this will give them the chance.

"Everyone was talking about it at the Everton match in Sunday and it should be a brilliant atmosphere."

Martin Howarth, one of the drummers whose beats lift the Ewood Park atmosphere, added: "The pressure is off now. You could sense the relief against Everton.

"It will be a cracking day and we will make sure there will be a lot of noise."

Tickets for the Fulham game are £10 for adults, £5 for senior citizens and £3 for under 16s.