Midfielder Jake Garrett joined Bristol Rovers the on a season-long loan deal from Sky Bet Championship side Blackburn Rovers in August 2024.

Born in Liverpool, Garrett enjoyed spells with both the Liverpool and Everton Academies before joining Blackburn Rovers at nine-years-old.

The midfielder signed his first professional contract at Ewood Park when he turned 17, in March 2020, and made his senior debut in a Carabao Cup tie in August 2022 against Bradford City.

His league debut would come just a few short weeks later, in a 2-0 win over Sunderland, with Garrett ending the 2022/23 season with 13 showings in all competitions.

The 21-year-old started the 2023/24 season in excellent form, scoring his first goal for Blackburn in a 4-3 Carabao Cup win over Walsall. He would also score in Carabao Cup victories against Harrogate Town and Cardiff City, and in the Championship against West Bromwich Albion.

Twenty-eight appearances in all competitions and four goals would see Garrett named Blackburn’s Young Player Of The Year for the 2023/24 campaign.