KENNY Dalglish is among a list of seven managers short-listed for inclusion in the FA Premier League Hall of Fame.

Fans were asked for their nominations throughout 1999 and Dalglish lines up alongside the likes of Arsene Wenger, George Graham and Sir Alex Ferguson as a manager's section is introduced for the first time.

Sir Geoff Hurst and his committee will review the nominations and, at the end of the season, two of the 10 names put forward will be included in the Hall of Fame.

NEXT Friday sees the 25th anniversary of the day Rovers clinched the championship of the old Third (now Second) Division with a goalless draw at home to Wrexham.

After beating Port Vale 4-1 away two days earlier, Rovers had to avoid defeat by five goals to finish as champions against Wrexham and a crowd of more than 21,000 duly celebrated.

The events of a quarter of a century ago will now be marked in 'blues' bar at Ewood on Wednesday night when the vast majority of the 1974-75 team get together for a re-union, organised by commercial manager Ken Beamish, who was an integral part of that side.

CENTRAL defender Craig Short was the top Ewood player in Match magazine's monthly marks for March, despite playing only three games. Short averaged 7.33 and collected one star rating. Only six First Division players bettterd his average mark, including 'Matchman of the Month', Chris Beech, of Huddersfield Town.

THE man behind the Camelot theme park's success has moved to Ewood as the new head of business development.

Nick Hall, 41, of Whittle-le-Woods, will work on all aspects behind the scenes from sponsorship deals to the launch of Drumhawk --Rovers' £2 million advertising and creative facility--to business clientele.

One event already in the pipeline is a six-a-side tournament for local businesses played on the Ewood pitch. A dinner and presentation evening is also being laid on as a complete package for May 13.

Nick's son Simon, incidentally, is already a diehard Rovers fan.

THE Disabled Supporters' Association will hold their player of the year evening in the Centenary Suite at Ewood on Tuesday, May 2 (7pm).

ROVERS Reserves are in action again on Tuesday night when they entertain Newcastle at Ewood (kick-off 7pm).

FANS should note that the special £1 children's ticket offer in the Darwen End upper tier for the Charlton game on Monday (3pm) is not available on the day of the match. All other tickets will be available as normal until kick-off time, prices £15-20 adults, £10 senior citizens, £8 juniors.

SEATS for next Saturday's game at Crystal Palace (3pm) are currently on sale, price £20 adults, £12 juniors and senior citizens. They will also be available on the day of the match at Selhurst with concessions.

FROM next Wednesday, tickets for the final game of the season at home to Manchester City will be available to fans with one home match stub for a game played before April 15, as well as to season-ticket holders (one per book).

The game will be staged on Sunday, May 7 (1.30pm). It is a maximum of one ticket per person and four per booking and all seats purchased must be for home supporters. City have been given the Darwen End. Prices are £15-20 adults, £10 senior citizens, £8 juniors.

It is an all-ticket game and they will not be available on the day.

LATEST Double Your Money £500 winner is Mr A Johnson (Blackburn). Rovers Return (Portsmouth game): £750 number 069610, P Smith, Oswaldtwistle; Swatch wrist watch number 066197, J Butterworth (Egrement); autographed ball number 068678, still unclaimed.