Blackburn Rovers archives

Property developer Nabeel Chowdery says he would be interested in a £40million takeover of Blackburn Rovers.

Veteran Scottish coach Archie Knox is a reported target for Paul Ince as he aims to add some experience to his Blackburn coaching team.

Liverpool are set to miss out on Blackburn's David Bentley because he reportedly wants a return to London which makes Spurs favourites.

New Blackburn boss Paul Ince is said to be lining up a bid to bring Chelsea keeper Carlo Cudicini to Ewood Park.

Watford manager Aidy Boothroyd has joined the race to sign Milton Keynes midfielder Keith Andrews.

Blackburn Rovers new assistant manager Ray Mathias has said he is looking forward to the challenge of working in the Premier League.

Arsenal are ready to target Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz if they lose Emmanuel Adebayor to AC Milan.

Paul Ince is determined to compete with the big four clubs and has also targeted silverware and Europe for Blackburn.

Paul Ince says he is determined to keep Blackburn's top players and is planning talks with David Bentley and Roque Santa Cruz.

Paul Ince revealed his excitement at being handed the Blackburn job and confirmed he will get funds for team strengthening this summer.

Defender Stephen Warnock has confirmed he has no desire to quit Blackburn and is looking forward to linking up with new boss Paul Ince.

Blackburn are being linked with a move to sign Harry Kewell, who has been told he is free to leave Liverpool.

Paul Ince's first job as Blackburn's new manager will be to try and keep David Bentley and Roque Santa Cruz at the club.

West Ham are ready to join Wigan and Blackburn in the race to sign midfielder Olivier Kapo from relegated Birmingham.

Paul Ince has been named the new manager of Blackburn Rovers on a three-year deal after the Premier League gave him the green light.

Steve McClaren is out of the running for the Blackburn job after becoming the new coach of Dutch side FC Twente.

Blackburn say they have not yet offered the Rovers job to anyone as Michael Laudrup has emerged as the frontrunner.

Reports are rife that Blackburn have held talks with Michael Laudrup despite Paul Ince being red-hot favourite for the job.

Paul Ince is expected to be named as the new Blackburn boss with Rovers set to announce the appointment before the end of the week.

Everton are ready to enter the battle to sign Blackburn's England winger David Bentley if they lose Mikel Arteta this summer.

Henk ten Cate has reportedly delayed signing a contract with Panathinaikos in the hope of being named new Blackburn manager.

Blackburn are set to unveil their new manager by the end of the week, with Paul Ince favourite to take over at Ewood Park.

Blackburn will wait until they have appointed a new manager before they decide whether to cash in on David Bentley.

French coach Elie Baup, who won the Ligue 1 title in 1999 at Bordeaux, has applied for the Blackburn Rovers job.

Blackburn Rovers are interviewing former England boss Steve McClaren for the manager's job today, but Paul Ince remains the favourite.

David Bentley has confirmed he wants to leave Blackburn in the summer to go in search of Champions League football.

Sam Allardyce has described reports linking him with the Blackburn managerial vacancy as "speculation".

Blackburn are bracing themselves for a bid from former boss Mark Hughes as he looks to add Chris Samba too his Manchester City squad.

Paul Ince has revealed he will wait for managerless Blackburn to make contact before deciding whether to leave MK Dons.

Blackburn chairman John Williams says Blackburn are not a selling club and will keep hold of their star players this summer.

Blackburn are set to interview Sam Allardyce after Alan Shearer ruled himself out of the running at Ewood Park.

Sam Allardyce and Alan Shearer top Blackburn's wanted list as Rovers step up their attempts to replace Mark Hughes.

Blackburn skipper Ryan Nelsen has pledged his future to Rovers and will not follow Mark Hughes out of Ewood Park.

Lyn Oslo coach and former Blackburn defender Henning Berg is the latest old boy to be linked with the manager's job at Ewood Park.

Tottenham are reportedly preparing to join the race for the signature of Blackburn Rovers' Paraguayan striker Roque Santa Cruz.

Midfielder David Dunn is disappointed that Mark Hughes left Blackburn but he expects the club to keep progressing without him.

Chairman John Williams has denied claims Blackburn will offer Alan Shearer the manager's job and says there are over 40 applicants.

Blackburn legend Alan Shearer is the ideal candidate to take over as manager at Ewood Park, according to former coach Tony Parkes.

Man Utd face competition from Man City for Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz who will cost £15m this summer.

Steve McClaren is interested in the Blackburn job despite admitting he led England to "a huge failure".

Former Blackburn boss Don McKay has urged Rovers to appoint Steve McClaren as Mark Hughes' successor and not Alan Shearer.

Blackburn say they will take their time when appointing a new boss with Alan Shearer the fans favourite to take charge.

Roque Santa Cruz could follow Mark Hughes out of the exit door at Blackburn after he revealed Manchester United are keen.

Blackburn face competition from Leicester City for the services of MK Dons boss Paul Ince, according to reports.

Villa boss Martin O'Neill is eyeing a move for Blackburn goalkeeper Brad Friedel as Rovers face a player exodus at Ewood Park.

Ryan Nelson has insisted his future remains at Ewood Park despite Mark Hughes' departure to Manchester City.

Mark Hughes has completed his exit from Blackburn and has been appointed as the new manager of Manchester City.

Blackburn are facing a battle to keep hold of Roque Santa Cruz with Manchester United said to be ready to pay £15m for the striker.

Sam Allardyce is being lined up to replace Mark Hughes if the Blackburn boss decides to quit Ewood Park for Manchester City.

Manchester City have made their move to land Mark Hughes and have been given permission by Blackburn to speak to him.

Blackburn face a battle to keep David Bentley as Tottenham prepare to offer £7m plus Aaron Lennon and Hossam Ghaly for the player.

Blackburn boss Mark Hughes has opened the door to Chelsea and Manchester City after admitting he has set his heart on a 'top job'.

Blackburn boss Mark Hughes is on Manchester City's wanted list as he remains a front-runner for the Chelsea manager's job.