Blackburn Rovers: September 2009 Archives

Allardyce pleads for time with new boys

Sam Allardyce has called on the press and fans to be patient with his summer signings as he doesn't want to destroy their confidence.

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Youngster moves on

Leeds have snapped up young Blackburn goalkeeper Frank Fielding on a one-month loan deal

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Sam reveals striker delight

Sam Allardyce has hailed the impact made by Franco Di Santo and believes the Chelsea striker will be a big player for Blackburn.

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Blades sweat on loan ace

Sheffield United are waiting on the results of a scan amid fears loan winger Keith Treacy could miss the rest of the season.

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Fergie talks up Cup shock

Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson insists his side can shock Blackburn in the fourth round of the Carling Cup.

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Rovers stars come to blows

El Hadji Diouf is believed to have come to blows with his Rovers team-mate Ryan Nelson after last Sunday's 3-0 defeat at Everton.

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Blackburn Rovers 2-1 Aston Villa

David Dunn's last-minute penalty handed ten-man Blackburn a vital 2-1 win against Aston Villa at Ewood Park.

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FT:Blackburn 2-1 A Villa: Dunn's late penalty hands ten-man Rovers the win at Ewood Park despite Grella's 2nd half red card.

GOAL:Blackburn 2-1 A Villa: (89mins) David Dunn scores from the spot after Dunne's handball.

HT:Blackburn 1-1 A Villa: Samba cancels out Agbonlahor's early effort for Villa and it's level.

GOAL:Blackburn 1-1 A Villa: (24mins) Nelsen's ball into the area finds Chris Samba who fires in

GOAL:Blackburn 0-1 A Villa: (3mins) Milner flicks on to Agbonlahor who fires in off the post.

LINE UP: Friedel, Cuellar, Dunne, Collins, Warnock, Milner, Delph, Petrov, Ashley Young, Carew, Agbonlahor.

LINE UP: Robinson, Jacobsen, Samba, Nelsen, Chimbonda, Nzonzi, Grella, Diouf, Dunn, Pedersen, Di Santo.

Midfielder move no go

Real Betis midfielder Achille Emana has ruled out a move to Bolton or Blackburn and has pledged his future to the La Liga side.

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Givet missing for Villa

Blackburn will be without the injured Gael Givet for the visit of Aston Villa, while Sam Allardyce has hinted at changes for the clash.

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Rovers boss ready to wield axe

Sam Allardyce is ready to wield the axe as Blackburn prepare to host Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday.

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Blackburn eye move for Spanish star

Blackburn are locked in a battle with Bolton to sign Real Betis midfielder Achille Emana, according to reports.

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Toffees scotch Rovers ace's bananas claim

Merseyside Police are not investigating allegations made by Blackburn's El-Hadji Diouf that bananas were thrown at him by Everton fans.

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Defender set for speedy return

Blackburn have been boosted by the news Gael Givet's knee injury is not that serious and he will soon return to action.

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FT:Nottm Forest 0-1 Blackburn: Brown's penalty save from Blackstock prevents injury time as Rovers withstand a late siege from Forest.

HT:Nottm Forest 0-1 Blackburn:Forest started brightly but Rovers have edged themselves in front.

GOAL:Nottm Forest 0-1 Blackburn: (37mins)McCarthy's free-kick eludes everyone and ends up in the net

LINE UP: Brown, Salgado, Nelsen, Jones, Olsson, Emerton, Nzonzi, Reid, Hoilett, McCarthy, Kalinic.

LINE UP: Smith, Gunter, Morgan, Wilson, Lynch, Cohen, Garner, McKenna, Tyson, Earnshaw, Blackstock.

Duo set to face Forest

Strike duo Benni McCarthy and Nikola Kalinic are expected to start for Rovers when they face Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night.

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Defender facing spell out

Blackburn are sweating over the fitness of Gael Givet after the defender picked up a knee injury against Everton.

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Everton 3-0 Blackburn Rovers

A brace from Louis Saha and a rare goal from Joseph Yobo ensured Everton emerged victorious as they saw off Blackburn at Goodison Park.

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FT:Everton 3-0 Blackburn: A brace from Saha and a goal from Yobo ensured Everton secured all three points as they dominated Blackburn.

GOAL:Everton 3-0 Blackburn: (57mins) Yobo scores with a powerful finish from an Everton corner.

GOAL:Everton 2-0 Blackburn: (54mins) Saha scores his second with his head from Fellaini's cross

HT:Everton 1-0 Blackburn: Everton take a deserved lead into the break against Blackburn.

GOAL:Everton 1-0 Blackburn: (22mins) Saha scores with a composed finish from Baines' cross.

Rovers chief was after Toffees ace

Sam Alladryce has admitted he was interested in bringing Lucas Neill back to Blackburn before Everton snapped him up.

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Rovers boss wants silverware

Sam Allardyce believes Blackburn's strength in depth means he no longer has to sacrifice cup competitions for Premier League survival.

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Rovers pair doubtful for Everton clash

Sam Allardyce is waiting to hear whether Benni McCarthy and Steven Nzonzi will be out of Blackburn's game with Everton on Sunday.

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Allardyce's striker talks hopes

Blackburn have opened talks with young striker Junior Hoilett over a new deal after just three first-team appearances.

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Georgia star joins Toon on loan

Newcastle have taken Blackburn defender Zurab Khizanishvili on a three-month loan and he should make his debut against Plymouth.

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Midfielder targets new deal

Steven Reid is determined to return to full fitness this season and hopes he can do enough to earn a new contract with Blackburn.

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Defender set for loan switch

West Brom are reported to be showing an interest in Zurab Khizanishvili with a view to taking the player on loan.

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Shock Becks swoop mooted

Michel Salgado says he will try and lure David Beckham to Blackburn but admits wages could be a problem.

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Salgado tips Rovers to climb

Michel Salgado was delighted to make his Premier League debut for Blackburn against Wolves and tipped them to grab a top-seven finish.

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Allardyce reveals formation re-think

Blackburn bossSam Allardyce has admitted that David Dunn's recent goalscoring form could see him abandon his plan to play two strikers.

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Blackburn Rovers 3-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Blackburn secured their first win of the season with a convincing 3-1 win over Wolves to lift themselves out of the drop zone.

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FT:Blackburn 3-1 Wolves:Blackburn deservedly take the points in a win that lifts them out of the relegation zone.

GOAL:Blackburn 3-1 Wolves: (88mins)Maierhofer stabs the ball home from a corner.

GOAL:Blackburn 3-0 Wolves: (63mins)Dunn taps into an empty net after Roberts' shot is saved.

GOAL:Blackburn 2-0 Wolves: Roberts gets a touch to scramble the ball past Hennessey.

HT:Blackburn 1-0 Wolves:Rovers go in at the break with a deserved lead thanks to Diouf's strike

GOAL:Blackburn 1-0 Wolves: (19mins)A mistake by Mancienne lets in Diouf who puts it away.

LINE UP: Hennessey, Stearman, Berra, Mancienne, Hill, Halford, Henry, Milijas, Jarvis, Doyle, Keogh

LINE UP: Robinson, Jacobsen, Samba, Givet, Chimbonda, Andrews, Grella, Diouf, Dunn, Pedersen, Roberts

Selection dilemma for Rovers

Sam Allardyce has a near fully-fit squad to pick from for Wolves tomorrow with Steven N'Zonzi and Steven Reid his only doubts.

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Star seeks fitness levels

Pascal Chimbonda has told the Blackburn fans that they should the best of him next month with more games under his belt.

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Wideman out to boost Big Sam's plans

Blackburn could have Brett Emerton back in the first-team squad by the end of the month after eight-months out with a knee injury.

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Winger deal no go

Blackburn have pulled out of the race to sign Dutch winger Bolo Zenden, leaving the way clear for Hull and Burnley to swoop.

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Defender set for exit door

Blackburn defender Zurab Khizanishvili is said to be closing in on a loan move to Championship outfit Middlesbrough.

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Warnock had to go - Williams

Blackburn chairman John Williams says the rise of the club's wage bill forced the sale of Stephen Warnock to Aston Villa.

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Harry fails with striker move

Tottenham and Blackburn both failed with late bids to try and bring Brazilian striker Ronaldo to England, according to reports.

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Pro deals for Rovers duo

Highly-rated youngsters Jason Lowe and Phil Jones have been handed professional contracts by Blackburn Rovers.

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Blues ban set to be a blow for Rovers

Chelsea's FIFA transfer ban could end Blackburn's hopes of keeping loan signing Franco Di Santo at Ewood Park for the whole season.

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Sam reveals Dunny delight

Sam Allardyce says he is delighted with the progress of David Dunn after the Blackburn midfielder returned to full fitness.

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Kalinic scores in Burnley win

Nikola Kalinic and Michel Salgado both turned in impressive performances as Blackburn beat Burnley 4-1 in a behind-closed-doors game.

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Frenchman delighted with start

Blackburn new boy Steven N'Zonzi believes he has already adapted to the demands of Premier League football.

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Winger snubs Rovers move

Jerome Rothen has revealed he snubbed a move to Blackburn in favour of a loan switch to SPL champions Rangers.

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Rovers closed for business

Blackburn have ruled out any late moves in the transfer market despite holding talks with Dutch winger Bolo Zenden.

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Allardyce pleads for time with new boys

Sam Allardyce has called on the press and fans to be patient with his summer signings as he doesn't want to destroy their confidence.

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Youngster moves on

Leeds have snapped up young Blackburn goalkeeper Frank Fielding on a one-month loan deal

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Sam reveals striker delight

Sam Allardyce has hailed the impact made by Franco Di Santo and believes the Chelsea striker will be a big player for Blackburn.

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Blades sweat on loan ace

Sheffield United are waiting on the results of a scan amid fears loan winger Keith Treacy could miss the rest of the season.

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Fergie talks up Cup shock

Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson insists his side can shock Blackburn in the fourth round of the Carling Cup.

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Rovers stars come to blows

El Hadji Diouf is believed to have come to blows with his Rovers team-mate Ryan Nelson after last Sunday's 3-0 defeat at Everton.

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Blackburn Rovers 2-1 Aston Villa

David Dunn's last-minute penalty handed ten-man Blackburn a vital 2-1 win against Aston Villa at Ewood Park.

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FT:Blackburn 2-1 A Villa: Dunn's late penalty hands ten-man Rovers the win at Ewood Park despite Grella's 2nd half red card.

GOAL:Blackburn 2-1 A Villa: (89mins) David Dunn scores from the spot after Dunne's handball.

HT:Blackburn 1-1 A Villa: Samba cancels out Agbonlahor's early effort for Villa and it's level.

GOAL:Blackburn 1-1 A Villa: (24mins) Nelsen's ball into the area finds Chris Samba who fires in

GOAL:Blackburn 0-1 A Villa: (3mins) Milner flicks on to Agbonlahor who fires in off the post.

LINE UP: Friedel, Cuellar, Dunne, Collins, Warnock, Milner, Delph, Petrov, Ashley Young, Carew, Agbonlahor.

LINE UP: Robinson, Jacobsen, Samba, Nelsen, Chimbonda, Nzonzi, Grella, Diouf, Dunn, Pedersen, Di Santo.

Midfielder move no go

Real Betis midfielder Achille Emana has ruled out a move to Bolton or Blackburn and has pledged his future to the La Liga side.

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Givet missing for Villa

Blackburn will be without the injured Gael Givet for the visit of Aston Villa, while Sam Allardyce has hinted at changes for the clash.

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Rovers boss ready to wield axe

Sam Allardyce is ready to wield the axe as Blackburn prepare to host Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday.

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Blackburn eye move for Spanish star

Blackburn are locked in a battle with Bolton to sign Real Betis midfielder Achille Emana, according to reports.

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Toffees scotch Rovers ace's bananas claim

Merseyside Police are not investigating allegations made by Blackburn's El-Hadji Diouf that bananas were thrown at him by Everton fans.

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Defender set for speedy return

Blackburn have been boosted by the news Gael Givet's knee injury is not that serious and he will soon return to action.

More: Defender set for speedy return |

FT:Nottm Forest 0-1 Blackburn: Brown's penalty save from Blackstock prevents injury time as Rovers withstand a late siege from Forest.

HT:Nottm Forest 0-1 Blackburn:Forest started brightly but Rovers have edged themselves in front.

GOAL:Nottm Forest 0-1 Blackburn: (37mins)McCarthy's free-kick eludes everyone and ends up in the net

LINE UP: Brown, Salgado, Nelsen, Jones, Olsson, Emerton, Nzonzi, Reid, Hoilett, McCarthy, Kalinic.

LINE UP: Smith, Gunter, Morgan, Wilson, Lynch, Cohen, Garner, McKenna, Tyson, Earnshaw, Blackstock.

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