BLACKBURN Rovers fans can now enjoy raising a glass to their favourite team, with a new range of exclusive branded wines.

The club has introduced the range to mark their 125th anniversary year and season ticket holders are automatically members of the BRFC Wine Club.

Rovers marketing manager Duncan Martin, said: "I'm sure the idea will prove a real corker with fans. We were looking at other areas of merchandising for a way to mark the 125th anniversary and this is something we've been asked about many times.

"The wines are selected by specialised merchants and we are even looking at putting together special presentation boxes in November to mark the actual anniversary date."

Rovers, who are also stocking up on special edition whisky and Champagne, are running the new wine club through a mail order network.

For more details, contact the Rover the Moon store at the club's Ewood Park ground, in Bolton Road.

Store assistant manager Elaine Markham is pictured raising her glass to the new venture.

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