Blackburn Rovers: December 2009 Archives

Blackburn have extended the loan spell of Chelsea striker Franco Di Santo, who will spend the rest of the season at Ewood Park.

Blackburn are facing a battle to keep hold of Chelsea striker Franco Di Santo as they struggle to agree personal terms.

Benni McCarthy believes he has been treated badly by Sam Allardyce and wants to leave Blackburn when the window opens.

Sam Allardyce was delighted with the character shown by his players as Blackburn fought back to earn a 2-2 draw with Sunderland.

Blackburn are reported to be lining up a loan swoop for Olympique Marseille winger Hatem Ben Arfa next month.

Darren Bent grabbed a brace for Sunderland as Blackburn twice came from behind to earn a point at Ewood Park.

Blackburn Rovers boss Sam Allardyce has reportedly joined the race for Marseille midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa.

Porto are considering a move to re-sign Benni McCarthy whose days at Blackburn appeared numbered despite his goal yesterday.

Hugo Rodallega's header rescued a point for Wigan against Blackburn at the DW Stadium.

Blackburn will be without the injured David Dunn and Vince Grella when they make the short trip to Wigan on Boxing Day.

Benni McCarthy's agent says three Premier League clubs are interested in him and the South Africa striker could leave in January.

Wigan have hired a JCB snow plough and bought seven tonnes of grit to ensure the Boxing Day home clash with Blackburn will go-ahead.

Blackburn have entered the race to sign Tottenham defender Alan Hutton when the window opens next month.

Blackburn are targeting a move for Stoke striker James Beattie and could throw Jason Roberts in as part of the deal.

Getafe president Angel Torres insists Roberto Soldado is committed to the La Liga club and will not join Blackburn.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has confirmed he will have to sell players before he can buy when the transfer window opens.

Blackburn are reportedly ready to offload Benni McCarthy in order to fund a club-record £10m deal for Spanish striker Roberto Soldado.

Peter Crouch's brace ended Blackburn's seven-match unbeaten run at Ewood Park, but Rovers will rue their missed chances.

Midfielder David Dunn is again a major doubt as Blackburn prepare to host Tottenham on Saturday.

Blackburn goalkeeper Paul Robinson believes Rovers have nothing to fear when playing at Ewood Park.

Midfielders David Dunn and Vince Grella are winning their battles to return for Blackburn against Tottenham at the weekend.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is hoping injured midfielder Brett Emerton will be available for the busy Christmas period.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has blasted his side's defending as they slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Birmingham last night.

Blackburn have been hit by the news Brett Emerton is facing a spell on the sidelines with a groin injury.

Cameron Jerome bagged a brace to send Birmingham sixth in the table after a thrilling encounter with Blackburn at St Andrews.

Blackburn's on-loan striker Franco Di Santo looks set to extend his stay at Ewood Park and may make the switch permanently.

Blackburn midfielders David Dunn and Vince Grella are both unlikely to face Birmingham City at St Andrews on Tuesday.

Blackburn target Kevin Kuranyi has admitted he could be on the move in January as doubts remain over his future with Schalke.

Morten Gamst Pedersen says he would be interested in joining Celtic if he fails to win a new deal with Blackburn.

Hull City and Blackburn Rovers shared the spoils at the KC Stadium in a game of little quality and few chances.

Blackburn Rovers are chasing transfer-listed Fenerbahce striker Colin Kazim-Richards, who could be available at a knock down price.

Blackburn will just be without David Dunn for the trip to Hull tomorrow as he continues to struggle with a calf injury.

Blackburn remain interested in Bosnian midfielder Senijad Ibricic from Hajduk Split, according to his agent.

Blackburn have reportedly joined the chase to sign unsettled striker James Beattie should he leave Stoke next month.

Blackburn are reported to be lining up a loan swoop for Barcelona starlet Jeffren Suarez in January.

Honduras international defender Osman Chavez has confirmed Blackburn are showing an interest and hopes a deal can be sealed.

Blackburn are believed to have agreed a £3million January deal to sign Hajduk Split's Bosnian international midfielder Senijad Ibricic.

Liverpool and Blackburn play out a disappointing goalless draw which sees the Reds slip to sixth position while Rovers move up to 12th.

Blackburn will check on the fitness of influential midfielder David Dunn before naming their side to take on Liverpool.

Blackburn have made a formal approach to Chelsea to extend striker Franco Di Santo's loan deal until the end of the season.

Assistant manager Neil McDonald says Blackburn fully deserved their Carling Cup quarter-final win over Chelsea on Wednesday.

Blackburn winger Morten Gamst Pedersen is the subject of interest from across the continent according to the player's agent.

Blackburn's midfield playmaker David Dunn is a doubt ahead of tonight's Carling Cup tie with Chelsea as he suffers with a calf problem.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is being linked with a £2million January swoop for Porto striker André Filipe Alves Monteiro.

Blackburn have extended the loan spell of Chelsea striker Franco Di Santo, who will spend the rest of the season at Ewood Park.

Blackburn are facing a battle to keep hold of Chelsea striker Franco Di Santo as they struggle to agree personal terms.

Benni McCarthy believes he has been treated badly by Sam Allardyce and wants to leave Blackburn when the window opens.

Sam Allardyce was delighted with the character shown by his players as Blackburn fought back to earn a 2-2 draw with Sunderland.

Blackburn are reported to be lining up a loan swoop for Olympique Marseille winger Hatem Ben Arfa next month.

Darren Bent grabbed a brace for Sunderland as Blackburn twice came from behind to earn a point at Ewood Park.

Blackburn Rovers boss Sam Allardyce has reportedly joined the race for Marseille midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa.

Porto are considering a move to re-sign Benni McCarthy whose days at Blackburn appeared numbered despite his goal yesterday.

Hugo Rodallega's header rescued a point for Wigan against Blackburn at the DW Stadium.

Blackburn will be without the injured David Dunn and Vince Grella when they make the short trip to Wigan on Boxing Day.

Benni McCarthy's agent says three Premier League clubs are interested in him and the South Africa striker could leave in January.