Blackburn Rovers: May 2009 Archives

Blackburn goalkeeper Jason Brown has revealed he may have to quit Ewood Park to go in search of first-team football.

Roque Santa Cruz is refusing to comment over his future at Blackburn as Manchester City step up their interest.

Sam Allardyce is said to be eyeing a summer move for Marseille's Argentinian defender Renato Civelli, who will be available for free.

Man City strike-target Roque Santa Cruz insists he is happy at Blackburn despite recent claims he wants to move to a bigger club.

Blackburn could be ready to make a move for Middlesbrough forward Tuncay, according to the latest reports.

Bolton have made an offer for Villarreal midfielder Matias Fernandez, but could face competition from Blackburn for his services.

Rennes boss Pierre Dreossi says he would be willing to listen to offers for Stephen Mbia with Blackburn targeting the midfielder.

Blackburn striker Matt Derbyshire says he is unsure whether to return to Ewood Park or make his loan move to Olympiacos permanent.

Andy Van Der Meyde is hoping to earn a move to Blackburn after being told he has no future at Everton.

Portsmouth have agreed to sign South Africa captain Aaron Mokoena from Blackburn on a three-year deal.

Jason Roberts was sent off for violent conduct in a rather disappointing final-day encounter at Ewood Park.

Blackburn captain Ryan Nelsen is out of the final game of the season on Sunday against already-relegated West Brom.

Sam Allardyce says Roque Santa Cruz will only leave Blackburn in the summer if a club matches the buy-out clause in his contract.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has ruled out a swoop for Amr Zaki after insisting he has no interest in the striker.

Andre Ooijer has confirmed he is leaving Blackburn this summer after agreeing a one-year deal with PSV Eindhoven.

Blackburn are ready to cash in on Roque Santa Cruz this summer with Tottenham and Manchester City leading the chase.

Blackburn captain Ryan Nelsen has been ruled out of the final game of the season against West Brom with a calf injury.

Blackburn are believed to be at the head of a queue of clubs hoping to land Amr Zaki after Wigan decided against signing him.

Carlos Villanueva will join UAE club Al Shabab from Audax Italiano following a one-year loan spell with Blackburn Rovers.

Goals in each half from Florent Malouda and Nicolas Anelka hand Chelsea a comfortable 2-0 win against Blackburn at Stamford Bridge.

Sam Allardyce has called Roque Santa Cruz 'underhanded' after the Blackburn striker's comments about leaving Ewood Park.

Spurs are the latest club to be linked with a move for Roque Santa Cruz, but they are unwilling to meet Rovers' £20million valuation.

Txiki Beguiristain has said Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola will make a decision on the future of Bojan Krkic at the end of the season.

Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz has reiterated his desire to leave Ewood Park at the end of the season.

Blackburn Rovers boss Sam Allardyce is unlikely to succeed in his bid to sign Barcelona's promising young striker Bojan Krkic.

Reported Blackburn target Nikola Zigic has said the Premier League would be a 'good option' as he looks set to leave Valencia.

Blackburn Rovers have inquired about taking Barcelona striker Bojan Krkic on loan next season.

Benni McCarthy says he feels his international career is over after being left out of South Africa's squad for the Confederations Cup.

Sam Allardyce dropped and fined Andre Ooijer after the defender returned late from a trip to Holland for the game against Portsmouth.

Sam Allardyce believes keeping Blackburn Rovers in the Premier League is his hardest managerial challenge to date.

Blackburn target Mohammed Tchite says he is focusing on current club Racing Santander rather than listening to transfer speculation

Carlos Villanueva has reiterated his desire to stay with Blackburn Rovers permanently after his loan agreement runs out.

Blackburn secured their Premiership status for another season as they defeated a poor Pompey side 2-0 at Ewood Park.

Blackburn are again without strikers Roque Santa Cruz and Jason Roberts for the home clash with Portsmouth on Saturday.

Bolton boss Gary Megson has hinted he could make another bid for Newcastle's Joey Barton, who is also being linked with Blackburn.

Blackburn look set to miss out on Huddersfield goalkeeper Alex Smithies as Everton are reportedly on the verge of signing him.

Sam Allardyce says he is ready for a number of players to leave in the summer even if Blackburn do avoid relegation.

Paul Gallagher admits he is facing an uncertain future at Blackburn and has not ruled out a permanent move to Plymouth.

Blackburn have been handed a huge injury boost with the news Jason Roberts could be fit to face Portsmouth on Saturday.

Blackburn could face a battle to keep hold of Gael Givet on a permanent basis with Aston Villa now thought to be keen.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce says the injuries to Chris Samba and Benni McCarthy are not serious and they should face Portsmouth.

Blackburn striker Matt Derbyshire wants to turn his loan deal with Olympiacos into a permanent move this summer.

City continued their push for European football next season with a comfortable win over Blackburn at the City of Manchester Stadium.

Blackburn Rovers will be without Davin Dunn, Roque Santa Cruz and Jason Roberts for the trip to face Manchester City at Eastlands.

David Dunn will miss Blackburn's last four games of the season after undergoing surgery on an Achilles problem.

Blackburn goalkeeper Jason Brown has revealed he may have to quit Ewood Park to go in search of first-team football.

Roque Santa Cruz is refusing to comment over his future at Blackburn as Manchester City step up their interest.

Sam Allardyce is said to be eyeing a summer move for Marseille's Argentinian defender Renato Civelli, who will be available for free.

Man City strike-target Roque Santa Cruz insists he is happy at Blackburn despite recent claims he wants to move to a bigger club.

Blackburn could be ready to make a move for Middlesbrough forward Tuncay, according to the latest reports.

Bolton have made an offer for Villarreal midfielder Matias Fernandez, but could face competition from Blackburn for his services.

Rennes boss Pierre Dreossi says he would be willing to listen to offers for Stephen Mbia with Blackburn targeting the midfielder.

Blackburn striker Matt Derbyshire says he is unsure whether to return to Ewood Park or make his loan move to Olympiacos permanent.

Andy Van Der Meyde is hoping to earn a move to Blackburn after being told he has no future at Everton.

Portsmouth have agreed to sign South Africa captain Aaron Mokoena from Blackburn on a three-year deal.

Jason Roberts was sent off for violent conduct in a rather disappointing final-day encounter at Ewood Park.

Blackburn captain Ryan Nelsen is out of the final game of the season on Sunday against already-relegated West Brom.

Sam Allardyce says Roque Santa Cruz will only leave Blackburn in the summer if a club matches the buy-out clause in his contract.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has ruled out a swoop for Amr Zaki after insisting he has no interest in the striker.

Andre Ooijer has confirmed he is leaving Blackburn this summer after agreeing a one-year deal with PSV Eindhoven.

Blackburn are ready to cash in on Roque Santa Cruz this summer with Tottenham and Manchester City leading the chase.

Blackburn captain Ryan Nelsen has been ruled out of the final game of the season against West Brom with a calf injury.

Blackburn are believed to be at the head of a queue of clubs hoping to land Amr Zaki after Wigan decided against signing him.

Carlos Villanueva will join UAE club Al Shabab from Audax Italiano following a one-year loan spell with Blackburn Rovers.

Goals in each half from Florent Malouda and Nicolas Anelka hand Chelsea a comfortable 2-0 win against Blackburn at Stamford Bridge.