Blackburn Rovers: December 2008 Archives

AZ Alkmaar have confirmed an interest in signing Rovers defender Andre Ooijer if Sam Allardyce lets him go in January.

Unsettled Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz has paved the way for a move to Manchester City by declaring he wants to stay in England.

On-loan Blackburn striker Paul Gallagher will stay with Plymouth until the end of the season, manager Paul Sturrock has confirmed.

Benni McCarthy has urged fellow frontman Roque Santa Cruz to think twice before leaving Blackburn in the January transfer window.

Sam Allardyce was at a loss to explain Blackburn's late two-goal surrender to north-west rivals Manchester City on Sunday.

Sam Allardyce has warned nervous Blackburn fans of a "nightmare" January in which Roque Santa Cruz could leave Ewood Park.

Daniel Sturridge and Robinho scored two late goals to earn City a point after Benni McCarthy and Jason Roberts had put Rovers 2-0 up.

Chiliean international Carlos Villaneuva could leave Blackburn in January after the club decided not to make his loan permanent.

Jason Roberts missed a golden chance late in the game for Blackburn, who were forced to settle for a share of the spoils at Sunderland.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce says he does not have to sell Roque Santa Cruz even if a 'big money' offer comes in.

Sam Allardyce has told Robbie Fowler he will not be getting a new deal at Blackburn, while Nigel Winterburn has also left.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce says he has cleared the air with Roque Santa Cruz and insists he is not for sale.

Ricky Sbragia is a target for Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce if he does not get the Sunderland job on a permanent basis.

New Blackburn Rovers boss Sam Allardyce has pledged to sort out the future of want-away striker Roque Santa Cruz 'very quickly'.

Three first half goals were enough to give Sam Allardyce a winning start as Blackburn boss following the win over Stoke City.

Star striker Roque Santa Cruz has admitted he faces a "hard decision" to stay with Blackburn or join "a big side that is in Europe".

New Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce says he has no need to sell Roque Santa Cruz or any of his other star players in January.

Bolton boss Gary Megson has told new Blackburn chief Sam Allardyce that Trotters striker Kevin Davies is not for sale.

Blackburn skipper Ryan Nelsen says he is 'very excited' by the appointment of Sam Allardyce and says he will be a big hit at the club.

Neil McDonald has been appointed Sam Allardyce's number two at Blackburn after Ray Mathias and Archie Knox left the club.

Sam Allardyce will today unveil his blueprint for Premier League safety with new club Blackburn - starting against Stoke on Saturday.

Sam Allardyce has been confirmed as the new manager of Blackburn Rovers after penning a three-year deal.

Sam Allardyce is set to be named as the new Blackburn boss after chairman John Williams said he wanted to make an appointment soon.

Cardiff chairman Peter Ridsdale has warned Blackburn over making an approach for Bluebirds boss Dave Jones.

Graeme Souness is out of the running for the Blackburn job with Sam Allardyce hot favourite to take charge at Ewood Park.

Blackburn have begun the search to replace sacked boss Paul Ince with former manager Graeme Souness the early favourite to take over.

Paul Ince has been sacked following Blackburn's recent poor run of form, the club have confirmed.

Europe's top goalscorer Marc Janko has invited Tottenham Hotspur to bid for his services, but Blackburn could make the first move.

Sam Allardyce is not interested in taking Paul Ince's job at Blackburn after being snubbed in favour of the Rovers manager last summer.

Blackburn Rovers boss Paul Ince said his players must keep believing in themselves in order to move away from the bottom of the League

Blackburn boss Paul Ince admits he was disappointed with his players after the 3-0 defeat at Wigan but says he will fight on.

Goals from Emile Heskey, Antonio Valencia and Lee Cattermole condemned Blackburn to their tenth defeat of the season.

David Dunn has blasted reports suggesting under-fire boss Paul Ince does not have the support of the Blackburn players.

Paul Ince says he has the full support of the Blackburn board and has even been given the go-ahead to sign new players.

Blackburn look to have dropped their interest in Tore Reginiussen, who is now attracting interest from other clubs.

Blackburn boss Paul Ince is ready to offer Skonto Riga winger Aleksandrs Cauna a trial as he bids to earn a move in the new year.

Blackburn boss Paul Ince could only have £5million to spend on new players in January if he is still in charge then.

Morten Gamst Pedersen is confident that boss Paul Ince will eventually get things right at Blackburn and save them from relegation.

John Williams is refusing to make a rash decision on the future of Blackburn boss Paul Ince despite Saturday's defeat to Liverpool.

Blackburn boss Paul Ince is determined to ride out the storm and emerge from Rovers' current slump as a better manager.

Top-of-the-table Liverpool hit three second-half goals to beat Blackburn and pile more pressure on Rovers boss Paul Ince.

Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz admits he wants to play for a "bigger club" one day despite being happy at Ewood Park.

Blackburn boss Paul Ince says he needs to be given more money to strengthen and believes it would be a mistake to sack him.

Paul Ince is reportedly planning a January swoop to take Spanish side Espanyol's former Liverpool right-back Steve Finnan to Blackburn.

Paul Ince was disappointed with the goals his Blackburn side conceded in the 5-3 Carling Cup quarter-final defeat at Manchester United.

Egypt midfielder Ahmed Al-Muhammadi says Blackburn are ready to sign him after he impressed while on trial at the club.

Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz is reportedly ready to hand in a transfer request in a bid to force a move to Manchester City.

Paul Ince says he is willing to take criticism from the Blackburn fans as long as his players stay out of the firing line.

Blackburn boss Paul Ince has told Robbie Fowler to battle for his place and has ruled out a move to Grimsby.

Manchester United will make wholesale changes but Blackburn are likely to be close to full strength for Wednesday's Carling Cup clash.

Paul Ince says he is not feeling the pressure at Blackburn despite sitting in the bottom three - without a win in eight games.

Blackburn face strong competition for Austrian striker Marc Janko if Paul Ince pursues a deal for the player in January.

AZ Alkmaar have confirmed an interest in signing Rovers defender Andre Ooijer if Sam Allardyce lets him go in January.

Unsettled Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz has paved the way for a move to Manchester City by declaring he wants to stay in England.

On-loan Blackburn striker Paul Gallagher will stay with Plymouth until the end of the season, manager Paul Sturrock has confirmed.

Benni McCarthy has urged fellow frontman Roque Santa Cruz to think twice before leaving Blackburn in the January transfer window.

Sam Allardyce was at a loss to explain Blackburn's late two-goal surrender to north-west rivals Manchester City on Sunday.

Sam Allardyce has warned nervous Blackburn fans of a "nightmare" January in which Roque Santa Cruz could leave Ewood Park.

Daniel Sturridge and Robinho scored two late goals to earn City a point after Benni McCarthy and Jason Roberts had put Rovers 2-0 up.

Chiliean international Carlos Villaneuva could leave Blackburn in January after the club decided not to make his loan permanent.

Jason Roberts missed a golden chance late in the game for Blackburn, who were forced to settle for a share of the spoils at Sunderland.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce says he does not have to sell Roque Santa Cruz even if a 'big money' offer comes in.

Sam Allardyce has told Robbie Fowler he will not be getting a new deal at Blackburn, while Nigel Winterburn has also left.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce says he has cleared the air with Roque Santa Cruz and insists he is not for sale.

Ricky Sbragia is a target for Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce if he does not get the Sunderland job on a permanent basis.