AS a sixth-former, Michael Connor had two ambitions when he was interviewed by the Lancashire Evening Telegraph back in 1984.

He was determined to remain one of Blackburn Rovers' most loyal supporters and he wanted to become a lawyer.

Now 17 years later, both his dreams have come true. He rarely misses a game at Ewood Park and he has been made a partner in Russel, Jones and Walker, the personal injury specialist law firm.

Darwen-born Michael is also a prominent member of the Manchester Law Society.