THERE'S a Pontin's League "bonus" at Ewood on Monday night, with a re-arranged match for the reserve team.

With a shortage of available dates at Rovers' usual Pontin's League venue Deepdale, the fixture against Tranmere has now been arranged for Ewood on Monday night (7pm).

The two recent reserve matches staged there attracted good crowds, well into four figures.

ROVERS B team, who were being honoured at the Arsenal game this afternoon after capturing the championship of the Lancashire League Second Division, complete their programme next Saturday with a trip to Burnley.

The A team are away to Tranmere.

TICKETS for the final Premiership game of the season, away to Chelsea on Sunday, May 5, went on sale to season-ticket holders last week.

A maximum of two seats per season ticket was imposed and they are priced £20 each, with Chelsea being another club who have not offered concessions.

The remainder go on open sale from Monday, April 29.

MANY footballers can turn their hands to other sports with some success and young Ewood pro Tony Whealing might have made a cricketer if he hadn't devoted his attentions to soccer.

The defender, from Greater Manchester, represented Lancashire at youth levels before joining the Ewood staff.

PRESTON North End's promotion to Division Two should ensure a great occasion at Deepdale prior to the start of next season. Rovers have arranged to visit North End in a pre-season friendly on August 12 and, with attractive derby opposition now allied to their own promotion, Preston will be anticipating a bumper crowd.

THE Football in the Community programme are running a Whitsuntide soccer school at the club's Brockhall training ground.

It is a four-day event, running from Tuesday, May 28, to Friday, May 31 (10am-3pm daily).

Cost is £40 and includes a certificate of merit, a gift package and transport to and from the BRIC (Blackburn Rovers Indoor Centre) each day.

Application forms are available from the Community Office at the BRIC.

JUNIOR Rovers were due to hold their end-of-season draw this afternoon, with the first prize being a TV and video with videoplus.

BOB Saxton should be back at Ewood next season, as part of Sunderland's backroom staff.

The former Rovers manager has been an influential figure behind the scenes at Roker Park, helping manager Peter Reid to steer Sunderland to promotion to the Premiership.

Sunderland found themselves promoted last Saturday, without even playing. Other results meant they were certain of taking the step-up and had cause to thank Rovers for the loan of goalkeeper Shay Given for three months.

The young Irish international keeper enhanced his reputation with some outstanding performances for the Wearsiders.

ANY Ewood season-ticket holders who have still not received renewal forms should contact 01254-671666.

THE FA Youth Cup Final between Rovers and Manchester United takes place at Ewood on Tuesday, April 30, kick-off 7pm.

The Jack Walker Stand will be open and supporters are urged to arrive as early as possible as a large crowd is expected.

Tickets are priced £4 for adults, £2 for juniors/OAPs with season ticket holders admitted free of charge.

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