Football Manager 2018: 10 Challenging Teams You Will Need To Use

7. Blackburn Rovers

FM 2018 Clubs
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Anyone who follows English football knows how Blackburn Rovers have suffered under owners Venky’s. The Indian poultry firm took over in 2010, posted a near £20 million financial loss in their first full year of ownership, then presided over the club's Premier League relegation in 2012.

Several years in the Championship’s abyss followed, and Rovers reached a new nadir in May, when they were relegated to the third tier for the first time since 1980.

Blackburn have already secured a few signings ahead of the coming campaign, but succeeding under Venky’s will be a huge task. Expect to spend the bulk of your time battling against boardroom constraints, with a full takeover probably required before the club sees significant success again.

As the first English Premier League-winning club to be relegated to League One, restoring Rovers to their former glory would be a huge accomplishment. The club comes with significant potential, but if their in-game form is as hamstrung by incompetent ownership as they are in the real world, you’ll likely be bashing your head against the wall before success becomes a realistic prospect.

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