MEMBERS of Jack Walker's family have today sent a special thank you to Blackburn Rovers fans for all the tributes they have been sent following the Ewood owner's death last week.

The message reads:

"Over the past week we have been truly overwhelmed by the warmth and depth of feeling displayed to us by the good people of Blackburn and in particular Rovers supporters at this very sad time.

We would like to express our appreciation to everyone for the thousands upon thousands of cards of sympathy, messages of condolence, floral tributes and memorabilia.

Our most sincere thanks."

It is signed by: Mrs Carole Walker, Lynda Matthewman, Howard Walker, Michaela Payne and Ross Walker.