Callum Brittain hails Rovers 'togetherness' after strong end to campaign
Valerien Ismael's side took 14 out of a possible 18 points from the final six games, narrowly missing out on the play-offs on the final day.
The season appeared to be over after a run of five successive defeats, but the spirited comeback against Sheffield Wednesday proved to be a turning point.
Brittain was part of the squad that avoided relegation 12 months prior and insisted it was important to build on their 'togetherness'.
The versatile full-back admitted there were more highs and lows this term but hailed his team-mates' commitment.
'I really enjoyed the season and it was obviously a big difference to the season before,' he told RoversTV.
'We were competing at the top end of the table, were putting in some really good performances and scoring some good goals.
'I thoroughly enjoyed it. We built on the solid foundation and the togetherness that dug us out at the end of 2023/24.
'We didn't want to be in that situation again and worked really hard in pre-season to start the campaign really well. We have had the ups and downs of the Championship but we finished the season really well.
'When you start the way we did, that helped us, and I think everyone has been really consistent and we have all worked hard as a group,' he added.
'It has been special to thrive in the team, enjoy it, play for the badge and get the fans off their seats.'
Brittain has now spent three seasons at Ewood Park and admits this term has been his most enjoyable.
The 27-year-old made 30 starts in the league, scoring in the victories against Portsmouth and Millwall. He also chipped in with five assists.
'My first season here was stop-start due to my injury, the second was a backs-to-the-wall period, but this season has been much better,' he recalled. 'I am really proud of this group we have."
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