Blackburn Rovers: February 2009 Archives

Sam Allardyce says he will put his friendship with Hull boss Phil Brown to one side ahead of Blackburn's crucial game on Sunday.

Sam Allardyce is waiting to see if Vince Grella and David Dunn can overcome injuries in time for Blackburn's trip to Hull on Sunday.

Blackburn are set to make a renewed bid for South Korean striker Lee Keun-ho, who is still on the lookout for a new club.

Manchester City have completed the signing of Blackburn's Faroe Islands international goalkeeper Gunnar Nielsen on a free transfer.

El-Hadji Diouf's impressive display for Blackburn's reserves' on Tuesday boosted his chances of another start against Hull on Sunday.

Sam Allardyce says his priority is the Premier League but he was disappointed with Blackburn's display in the FA Cup loss at Coventry.

Blackburn welcome back Chris Samba and Danny Simpson against Coventry but will have to do with the cup-tied El-Hadji Diouf.

Sam Allardyce says he will not walk away from Blackburn if the club are relegated but admits his position would be in doubt.

Sam Allardyce's position will be reviewed in the summer if he fails to keep Blackburn in the Premiership, according to reports.

Sam Allardyce hit out at referee Howard Webb for not awarding Blackburn a penalty against Manchester United on Saturday.

Cristiano Ronaldo produced a moment of magic to give Manchester United a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Blackburn Rovers at Old Trafford.

Blackburn will be without the suspended Christopher Samba when they travel to Manchester United on Saturday.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is being linked with a £2million summer swoop for Wigan forward Olivier Kapo.

Blackburn Rovers chairman John Williams has put all new contract talks on hold so the club can concentrate on survival.

Christopher Samba has tempted fate over Blackburn Rovers survival chances by insisting the side are 'too good to go down'.

Blackburn are ready to battle it out with Tottenham for Malaga wing-back Jesus Gamez, according to reports.

Blackburn's Brett Emerton says he will return better than ever from his cruciate knee ligament injury as he prepares for surgery.

Blackburn goalkeeper Mark Bunn has joined Leicester City on a month's loan having failed to break into the first team.

PSV Eindhoven are stepping up their attempts to land Andre Ooijer when his Blackburn contract expires at the end of the season.

Blackburn are being linked with a summer move for Nikola Zigic after Rovers scouts reportedly watched him in action at the weekend.

Star striker Roque Santa Cruz has reiterated his desire to leave Blackburn at the end of the season by revealing his "task is done".

Blackburn will be without El-Hadji Diouf and Aaron Mokoena when they entertain Coventry in the FA Cup tomorrow.

Chairman John Williams insists Blackburn do not need to sell players to balance the books although he does want to trim the wage bill.

Sam Allardyce has told Benni McCarthy that he must work hard to attain his top fitness levels if he wants to play in World Cup 2010.

Blackburn will have been alerted by target Red Bull Salzburg striker Marc Janko's admission he wants to play in England.

Keith Andrews is hoping his good form for Blackburn will see him win a first start for the Republic of Ireland against Georgia.

Blackburn are set to watch Red Bull Salzburg striker Marc Janko in action with a view to a swoop in the summer transfer window.

Stephen Warnock has told his Blackburn Rovers team-mates they cannot kid themselves into thinking they are too good to go down.

Aston Villa moved up to third after a 2-0 win at Ewood Park and consigned Blackburn to their first defeat under Sam Allardyce.

Blackburn are ready to hand new boy El-Hadji Diouf his debut in Saturday's clash against Aston Villa at Ewood Park.

Roque Santa Cruz says he is happy at Blackburn and is ready to fight for the cause after seeing a move to Manchester City collapse.

Blackburn midfielder Steven Reid says he is recovering well from his serious knee injury but will not play until next season.

Sam Allardyce has paid tribute to Benni McCarthy after the striker grabbed another goal in Blackburn's FA Cup win over Sunderland.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce will rotate his squad for the FA Cup replay with Sunderland but Roque Santa Cruz should start.

Sam Allardyce has called for football's governing bodies to consider scrapping the transfer window, claiming the system is flawed.

Sam Allardyce was relieved to keep Roque Santa Cruz and feels Blackburn's striking options can be the key factor in their survival.

Blackburn have been hit by the news that Brett Emerton will miss the rest of the season with a cruciate knee ligament injury.

Manchester City are expected to make a third bid to sign Roque Santa Cruz today, with Sam Allardyce admitting the player is not happy.

Sam Allardyce says he will put his friendship with Hull boss Phil Brown to one side ahead of Blackburn's crucial game on Sunday.

Sam Allardyce is waiting to see if Vince Grella and David Dunn can overcome injuries in time for Blackburn's trip to Hull on Sunday.

Blackburn are set to make a renewed bid for South Korean striker Lee Keun-ho, who is still on the lookout for a new club.

Manchester City have completed the signing of Blackburn's Faroe Islands international goalkeeper Gunnar Nielsen on a free transfer.

El-Hadji Diouf's impressive display for Blackburn's reserves' on Tuesday boosted his chances of another start against Hull on Sunday.

Sam Allardyce says his priority is the Premier League but he was disappointed with Blackburn's display in the FA Cup loss at Coventry.

Blackburn welcome back Chris Samba and Danny Simpson against Coventry but will have to do with the cup-tied El-Hadji Diouf.

Sam Allardyce says he will not walk away from Blackburn if the club are relegated but admits his position would be in doubt.

Sam Allardyce's position will be reviewed in the summer if he fails to keep Blackburn in the Premiership, according to reports.

Sam Allardyce hit out at referee Howard Webb for not awarding Blackburn a penalty against Manchester United on Saturday.

Cristiano Ronaldo produced a moment of magic to give Manchester United a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Blackburn Rovers at Old Trafford.

Blackburn will be without the suspended Christopher Samba when they travel to Manchester United on Saturday.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is being linked with a £2million summer swoop for Wigan forward Olivier Kapo.