Blackburn Rovers: April 2009 Archives

Matt Derbyshire has revealed he would welcome the chance to make his loan move from Blackburn to Olympiacos a permanent switch.

Blackburn have handed a trial to the Austrian under-21 international goalkeeper Lukas Konigshofer.

Olympiakos have yet to open talks with Blackburn over Matt Derbyshire according to the striker's agent.

David Dunn hopes to be offered a new contract with Blackburn in the summer as he looks to secure his future.

Tottenham are stepping up their interest in Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz, who has told Rovers he wants to leave.

The agent of Real Betis star Achille Emana has played down talk linking the midfielder with Blackburn and Tottenham.

Sam Allardyce believes Blackburn will stay in the Premiership but says they need one more win to make absolutely sure.

Goals from Benni McCarthy and Ryan Nelsen helped Blackburn defeat Wigan 2-0 at Ewood Park to ease their relegation fears.

Blackburn are being linked with a £7million swoop for Real Betis midfielder Achille Emana, while Tottenham are also keen.

Blackburn will again be without Roque Santa Cruz and Jason Roberts for Sunday's crucial showdown with Wigan.

Blackburn face a battle to land Carlos Villanueva if Sam Allardyce wants to wrap up a permanent deal in the summer.

Chairman John Williams insists Blackburn need the backing of the fans more than ever as they bid to stave off relegation this season.

Jason Roberts has described his foot injury as 'strange' and claims he is unlikely to line up for Blackburn against Wigan on Sunday.

Blackburn could risk Jason Roberts in Sunday's clash with Wigan despite the striker suffering with a stress fracture in his foot.

Striker Roque Santa Cruz looks to have kicked his last ball in anger for Blackburn after reiterating his desire to leave in the summer.

Sam Allardyce feels that Blackburn will avoid relegation if they can manged to remain unbeaten in their final five league matches.

Sam Allardyce says he won't rush back injured duo Jason Roberts and Roque Santa Cruz despite Blackburn's current predicament.

Tottenham are lining up a summer move for Blackburn's Roque Santa Cruz but will have to fork out £19million to secure his services.

Stoke maintained their impressive home record to secure a massive three points against relegation rivals Blackburn.

Christopher Samba could remain in an emergency striker's role against Stoke, despite El Hadji Diouf and Morten Gamst Pedersen's return.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has accused Liverpool's Rafael Benitez of showing disrespect during last weekend's 4-0 defeat at Anfield.

Carlos Villanueva's agent has claimed the Rovers striker wants to stay at Blackburn when his loan expires in the summer.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has revealed the outlook for Roque Santa Cruz is positive after his minor knee operation.

Jason Roberts is confident he will recover from a foot injury in time to help try and fire Blackburn to Premier League survival.

Aaron Mokoena has performed a shock U-turn by revealing that he would now like to sign a new contract to stay with Blackburn.

Sheffield United are now lining up a move for Blackburn's Aaron Mokoena, but they will face competition from Stoke City.

Striker Kevin Kuranyi is set to snub Blackburn's advances as he expressed a desire to start new deal talks with current club Schalke.

Sam Allardyce blamed his Blackburn side's poor show at Liverpool on having key men ruled out and not providing service to Chris Samba.

Sam Allardyce is reportedly looking to try and lure Schalke 04's German international striker Kevin Kuranyi to Blackburn in the summer.

PSV Eindhoven have said it is "definitive" that they will re-sign Blackburn defender Andre Ooijer this summer.

Liverpool kept up the pressure on Manchester United with a comfortable 4-0 victory over a below-par Blackburn side.

Sam Allardyce believes he has spotted the chink in Liverpool's armour and is hoping Blackburn can exploit it on Saturday.

Blackburn are without Jason Roberts against Liverpool and are waiting on the fitness of Morten Gamst Pedersen and Roque Santa Cruz.

Stephen Warnock says he will treat Saturday's return to Liverpool as 'just another game' and won't mind denting the Reds' title bid.

Sam Allardyce says Matt Derbyshire won't be returning to Blackburn early from his loan spell in Greece with no clause in the deal.

Chris Samba says his Blackburn team mates mustn't pay attention to their relegation rivals and instead keep focused on themselves.

Ryan Nelsen has said Andre Ooijer has yet to sign a contract with PSV Eindhoven and could still stay with Blackburn.

Tony Pulis is reportedly set to make a bid to take Blackburn's wantaway midfielder Aaron Mokoena to Stoke City in the summer.

Blackburn have been boosted by the news Jason Roberts will not miss the rest of the season but he is still facing three weeks out.

Blackburn have terminated the contract of Switzerland international midfielder Johann Vogel by mutual consent.

Carlos Villanueva wants to stay at Blackburn on a permanent basis but is not sure whether he fits into Sam Allardyce's plans.

Jason Roberts and Morten Gamst Pedersen will have scans on the injuries they picked up in Blackburn's victory over Tottenham.

Blackburn scored twice in the last 10 minutes to claim a 2-1 win against 10-man Spurs and boost their Premier League survival hopes.

Blackburn will again be without Roque Santa Cruz and David Dunn for Saturday's crucial clash against Tottenham.

Nancy defender Michael Chretien, a reported target for Blackburn, says he will make a decision on his future at the end of the season.

Blackburn will face competition for Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko after Sunderland joined the race to sign him.

Matt Derbyshire has revealed he would welcome the chance to make his loan move from Blackburn to Olympiacos a permanent switch.

Blackburn have handed a trial to the Austrian under-21 international goalkeeper Lukas Konigshofer.

Olympiakos have yet to open talks with Blackburn over Matt Derbyshire according to the striker's agent.

David Dunn hopes to be offered a new contract with Blackburn in the summer as he looks to secure his future.

Tottenham are stepping up their interest in Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz, who has told Rovers he wants to leave.

The agent of Real Betis star Achille Emana has played down talk linking the midfielder with Blackburn and Tottenham.

Sam Allardyce believes Blackburn will stay in the Premiership but says they need one more win to make absolutely sure.

Goals from Benni McCarthy and Ryan Nelsen helped Blackburn defeat Wigan 2-0 at Ewood Park to ease their relegation fears.

Blackburn are being linked with a £7million swoop for Real Betis midfielder Achille Emana, while Tottenham are also keen.

Blackburn will again be without Roque Santa Cruz and Jason Roberts for Sunday's crucial showdown with Wigan.

Blackburn face a battle to land Carlos Villanueva if Sam Allardyce wants to wrap up a permanent deal in the summer.

Chairman John Williams insists Blackburn need the backing of the fans more than ever as they bid to stave off relegation this season.

Jason Roberts has described his foot injury as 'strange' and claims he is unlikely to line up for Blackburn against Wigan on Sunday.

Blackburn could risk Jason Roberts in Sunday's clash with Wigan despite the striker suffering with a stress fracture in his foot.

Striker Roque Santa Cruz looks to have kicked his last ball in anger for Blackburn after reiterating his desire to leave in the summer.

Sam Allardyce feels that Blackburn will avoid relegation if they can manged to remain unbeaten in their final five league matches.

Sam Allardyce says he won't rush back injured duo Jason Roberts and Roque Santa Cruz despite Blackburn's current predicament.

Tottenham are lining up a summer move for Blackburn's Roque Santa Cruz but will have to fork out £19million to secure his services.

Stoke maintained their impressive home record to secure a massive three points against relegation rivals Blackburn.