The 2001-02 campaign delivered a historic first-ever League Cup for Blackburn Rovers as Rovers secured a respectable 10th-place Premier League finish after overcoming a desperate mid-season relegation battle. Under Graeme Souness, Rovers clinched the Worthington Cup, defeating Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 in the Final with goals from Matt Jansen and Andy Cole, which secured UEFA Cup qualification. Leading the attack was the brilliant young forward Matt Jansen, whose 16 goals across all competitions, including the final's opener, proved decisive in a campaign built on grit, resilience, and cup heroics. It was a triumphant year that marked the club's return to major silverware and remains a defining chapter in the club’s modern history.