Rovers were 2-0 down to their Lancashire rivals when Mr Blackburn - a lifelong Rovers fan - made the remark. The match ended 2-2. The 37-year-old, who is leader of the Labour group on Blackpool Council, wrote: "oh my actual God... the donkey-botherers are 2-0 up thanks to two of the worst refereeing decisions ever! :("
He thought the jibe would only be seen by friends but his privacy settings had left his page open to anyone with access to the social networking website. Peter Callow, leader of the Conservative-run council, said: "What an unbelievably stupid, ridiculous, crass thing to say. He's just committed political suicide. He has stabbed the people of Blackpool in the back and he needs to resign immediately."
Mr Blackburn is up for re-election in May and expressed his regret about the remark. "I was alarmed to discover that what I had intended to be private comments, made in a very light-hearted way to a friend, have been made public," he said. "I am hugely proud of Blackpool FC and their supporters, both of whom are a huge asset to the town and I apologise for any offence caused. I hope and trust that there will be many more enjoyable meetings between Blackpool and Blackburn in the top flight and I'm horrified that my remarks may have caused offence."
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