WHAT a dreadful year our East Lancashire teams are having.
Blackburn Rovers, despite spending millions of pounds to retain their status - relegated.
There had been a steady decline, since Kenny Dalglish moved on, followed by an exodus of Alan Shearer, David May, Graeme Le Saux, Colin Hendry, David Batty and others. Money can bring success, but it needs more than that to stay at the top.
Accrington Stanley changing managers and players, reshuffling the pack almost weekly - relegated.
Great Harwood Town after a disastrous season - relegated.
Accrington Cricket Club, managed a win at the weekend but are having one of the worst spells in the club's history. They are trying desperately to find some semblance of form.
One bright side to all the gloom - when you are down, the only way to go is up. The sooner the better for all the local fans.
K SOWERBUTTS, Southwood Drive, Baxenden.
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