Where are they now: Blackburn Rovers Premier League title winning team

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Mark Atkins - Central Midfielder

Mark Atkins of Blackburn Rovers and David Unsworth of Everton
Mark Atkins of Blackburn Rovers and David Unsworth of Everton

Mark Atkins was one of two players who survived the millions investment by chairman Jack Walker and remained in the team despite the influx of new players. Atkins joined Rovers in 1988, and after seven years at the club, he left for Wolverhampton Wanderers shortly after the side's title victory in 1995 - a fitting way for a legend to leave.

A no-nonsense midfielder, Atkins struck up a superb partnership with Tim Sherwood during that campaign as he often allowed Sherwood to become the creative spark in Dalglish's midfield.

In 2008, Atkins took on the role as manager of Northern Premier League side Matlock Town and remained in the position until 2014. He is currently out of the game but is regularly seen on match days at Ewood Park.

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Edited by Anuradha Santhanam
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