Blackburn Rovers: November 2008 Archives

Tony Adams secured his first home win as Portsmouth manager in a thrilling encounter at Fratton Park.

Paul Ince is optimistic luckless Blackburn midfielder David Dunn will be back from an Achilles operation "in four or five weeks".

Paul Ince is set to recall Stephen Warnock in place of suspended left-back Martin Olsson for the clash with Portsmouth on Sunday.

Norwegian defender Tore Reginiussen has warned Rovers to make a decision on signing him soon or he'll go elsewhere.

Blackburn boss Paul Ince says he has been impressed with Egyptian winger Ahmed Al-Muhammadi and Norwegian Tore Reginiussen.

Olympiacos defender Vasilis Torosidis says he's had no contact with anyone from Blackburn amid reports Paul Ince is interested in him.

Martin Olsson has admitted he took his frustration out on the dressing room after his sending off at White Hart Lane.

Blackburn defender Andre Ooijer looks set to be heading for the exit door in the summer with a return to Holland on the cards.

Blackburn are hoping to take a look at Egyptian star Hosni Abd-Rabou this week once the player jets in for a trial.

Roman Pavlyuchenko scored the only goal of the game as Tottenham beat 10-man Blackburn to move out of the relegation zone.

Ryan Nelsen and Martin Olsson are fit to return for Rovers' trip to face Tottenham on Sunday after recovering from illness.

Paul Robinson has blamed ex-Spurs boss Juande Ramos for a crisis of confidence which brought about his move to Blackburn.

Blackburn boss Paul Ince is being linked with a January swoop for Red Bull Salzburg's giant striker Marc Janko.

Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz is again being linked with a move away with Manchester City ready to bid £18million.

Defender Christopher Samba says Blackburn need to start getting mentally tough in order to reverse their poor run of home form.

Aaron Mokoena has hinted he could leave Blackburn in order to get more playing time and maintain his position as South Africa skipper.

Blackburn are ready to sign Tromso defender Tore Reginiussen, who will undergo a medical before completing his move in January.

Newcastle are back on the trail of Blackburn Rovers' left-back Stephen Warnock and could make a renewed bid in January.

Blackburn boss Paul Ince has called for patience and has told the Rovers fans they will eventually come good.

Paul Ince argued his Blackburn players should have been "embarrassed" by their "diabolical" home defeat to Sunderland.

Second half goals from Kenwyne Jones and Djibril Cisse helped Sunderland come from behind to secure a 2-1 win at Blackburn.

Benni McCarthy will miss Rovers' Premier League clash with Sunderland following the death of his father this week.

Blackburn boss Paul Ince won't take any risks on Roque Santa Cruz's fitness and could name him on the bench again tomorrow.

Paul Ince says it is crucial that Blackburn complete the double over Sunderland and believes they have the psychological advantage.

Blackburn boss Paul Ince says he will reject any approaches for Roque Santa Cruz following reports Manchester City are keen.

Paul Ince says Blackburn can start thinking about Carling Cup glory if they can beat Sunderland this evening.

Blackburn have joined the race to sign Dutch winger Eljero Elia, who could be on the move in January.

Blackburn are down to the 'bare bones' and will be without five first-team stars for Wednesday's Cup tie at Sunderland.

Ryan Nelson says there is no need for Blackburn to panic and believes Paul Ince's men will turn things around over the coming weeks.

Blackburn could be without five first-team stars, including Roque Santa Cruz and Brett Emerton, for Wednesday's Cup tie at Sunderland.

Blackburn defender Andre Ooijer could be ready to move on if Paul Ince pursues his interest in Manchester City's Nedum Onuoha.

Chelsea have gone back to the top of the Premiership after a brace by Nicolas Anelka wrapped up a 2-0 win at Blackburn.

Paul Ince has reportedly offered his former Manchester United team-mate Andrew Cole a coaching position at Blackburn Rovers.

Roque Santa Cruz is doubtful for Blackburn's visit of Chelsea on Sunday, while Brett Emerton is definitely out of the clash.

Blackburn boss Paul Ince has labelled Chelsea as 'awesome' and says they are better now than they were under Jose Mourinho.

Blackburn have offered a two-week trial to Congo striker Tresor Mputu, who will jet into England next week.

Jason Roberts has committed his future to Blackburn after penning a new three-year deal at Ewood Park.

Paul Ince says David Dunn could be back in action as early as December although January looks a more realistic target.

Roque Santa Cruz could be in line to make a timely return to action when Blackburn take on Chelsea this weekend.

Matt Derbyshire and Robbie Fowler played for the Blackburn reserves on Monday as they stake a claim for a first-team place.

Dutch defender Andre Ooijer admits his future at Blackburn is still unclear, with his current deal due to expire this summer.

Blackburn will be without Brett Emerton for at least two weeks, while there are also doubts over Roque Santa Cruz.

Blackburn are in line to sign Manchester City defender Nedum Onouha if he chooses to leave in the January transfer window.

A late Keith Andrews strike denied West Brom all three points after they had come from a goal down against 10-man Blackburn.