Tony Parkes, hailed as ‘Mr Blackburn Rovers’, dies aged 76 as club pays tribute to former player and coach

Tony Parkes, a beloved former player and coach at Blackburn Rovers, has died at the age of 76. Known as 'Mr Blackburn Rovers', Parkes served the club for decades in multiple capacities and was widely regarded as one of the most loyal and dedicated figures in the club's history. Blackburn Rovers paid tribute to him following the announcement of his passing.