ROVERS' triumph over Charlton in the Full Members' Cup under the twin towers at Wembley back in 1987 was their last brush with Cup glory.
Here the Lancashire Evening Telegraph takes a look at the winning team and what they are doing now.
GLENN KEELEY
Centre half. Went on to play for Everton, Oldham Athletic, Bolton Wanderers and more recently Colne.
Now working as Football Development Officer for the English Federation for Disabled Sports.
VINCE O'KEEFE
Goalkeeper. Starred in Full Members' Cup final. Moved to Wrexham and now acts as a goalkeeping coach to Rovers Academy. Also works as a financial adviser to a string of top sportsmen.
CHRIS PRICE
Rightback/midfielder. Had two spells at Rovers, moving to Aston Villa after one and Portsmouth in 1993, before finishing his career where he started it - at his native Hereford
CHRIS SULLEY
Full-back. After Rovers, joined Port Vale and Preston North End. Now Academy Director at Bolton Wanderers.
SIMON BARKER
Midfielder. Man of the Match in the Full Members' Cup win. Moved to Queens Park Rangers where he developed a formidable partnership in midfield with Ray Wilkins. Finished his career at Port Vale and now works for PFA.
DAVID MAILCentral defender. Impressive partnership in defence with Colin Hendry. Following the tragic death of his wife, he later moved to Hull City.
IAN MILLER
Right winger. His cross led to Colin Hendry's winner in the Cup final. Left for Port Vale where he later moved into coaching. Now an integral part of Rovers' Academy set-up where he's responsible for the Under 19s.
ALAN AINSCOWMidfielder. Moved onto Rochdale before dropping into non-League with Horwich. Now owns a fruit and veg business and works in corporate hospitality at Ewood on matchdays.
COLIN HENDRY
Defender. Scored the winner in the Full Members' Cup final. Went on to captain Scotland and earned the nickname 'Braveheart.' Still playing professionally with Bolton Wanderers.
SIMON GARNER
Striker. Rovers' all-time record goalscorer and a true legend of the Blackburn End. Left Ewood for West Brom and Wycombe. Now lives in Berkshire. Was self-employed as a decorator. Now a house husband.
SCOTT SELLARS
Midfielder. Went to Leeds and Newcastle after Rovers before joining Bolton. Last seen at Ewood playing for Huddersfield following a short spell in Norway but had a trail with Port Vale earlier this season.
MARK PATTERSON
Midfielder. After Rovers, he joined Preston, Bury, Bolton - and almost Burnley. Got his coaching badges and was at Bolton while playing with Accrington Stanley and Rossendale. Now Player/assistant at Scarborough.
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