Blackburn Rovers: January 2010 Archives

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce believes the lack of a genuine finisher is holding his team back in the Premier League.

West Ham and Blackburn shared the points following a goalless draw at Upton Park.

Blackburn could move for unwanted Stoke striker James Beattie once Benni McCarthy completes a proposed move to West Ham.

Blackburn will be without new signing Yildiray Basturk for the trip to West Ham as he is lacking in match fitness.

Blackburn are being linked with a move for Manchester City striker Benjani as Sam Allardyce plans a late swoop in the transfer market.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce says he is hopeful of keeping Morten Gamst Pedersen at the club despite interest from Celtic.

Sam Allardyce believes Blackburn are on the way up after seeing his side go eleventh following Wednesday's win 2-1 over Wigan.

Blackburn have joined Stoke and Birmingham in tracking Ivory Coast striker Aruna Dindane who has been on loan at Portsmouth.

David Dunn has committed his future to Blackburn by penning a new two-and-a-half year deal at Ewood Park.

Blackburn have signed Stuttgart midfielder Yildiray Basturk on loan for the rest of the season.

Blackburn look set to miss out on the signing of Eidur Gudjohnsen who is poised to sign for Tottenham.

Blackburn will be without Chris Samba against Wigan this evening but David Dunn is expected to return to the side.

Blackburn defender Zurab Khizanishvili has left Ewood Park to join Reading on loan for the rest of the season.

Blackburn are looking to sign Eidur Gudjohnsen on loan as Benni McCarthy is poised to join West Ham before the window closes.

Turkish outfit Fenerbahce are reported to have opened talks with Blackburn over a move for Morten Gamst Pedsersen.

Newcastle are in the hunt to sign Blackburn midfielder Keith Andrews and a swap deal could be on the cards involving Alan Smith.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has set his sights on a £1million move for Blackburn's Jason Roberts after missing out on James Beattie.

West Ham have been deterred from a move for Rovers striker Benni McCarthy because of a work permit complication.

Sam Allardyce believes Rovers fans could be thinking about an appearance in the Carling Cup final if it wasn't for ref Martin Atkinson.

Galatasaray could offer Benni McCarthy a route out of Blackburn and at the same time free up funds for boss Sam Allardyce.

Blackburn are without Lars Jacobsen, Vince Grella and Jason Roberts against Villa but El-Hadji Diouf and Morten Gamst Pedersen return.

Blackburn will welcome back El-Hadji Diouf and Morten Gamst Pedersen as they try to overcome a 1-0 deficit against Aston Villa.

Sam Allardyce is hopeful Sunday's victory over Fulham will relieve some of the pressure that has been put on Blackburn recently.

Sam Allardyce believes he will need to be 'careful' with the amount of game time he gives Benni McCarthy ahead of a busy period.

Blackburn won for the first time in ten games thanks to goals by Christopher Samba and Ryan Nelson against Fulham at Ewood Park.

Sam Allardyce believes Nikola Kalinic could be ready for a long run in the Blackburn team but he is wary of damaging his confidence.

Blackburn are said to be weighing up a move for Middlesbrough midfielder Gary O'Neil but would have to pay big to land him.

Sam Allardyce was left to rue missed opportunities as Blackburn slipped to a 1-0 defeat against Aston Villa in the Carling Cup.

Blackburn will give late injury tests to Benni McCarthy and Gael Givet ahead of their Carling Cup semi-final against Aston Villa.

Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker is reportedly ready to reject an approach from Blackburn to stay at Villa Park.

Blackburn say talks are ongoing with David Dunn and are confident the midfielder will sign a new deal.

Blackburn are reported to have completed the signing of former Monaco midfielder Camel Meriem.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce says the club have yet to receive one offer for want-away striker Benni McCarthy.

A hat-trick from in-form Carlos Tevez helped Man City to a convincing 4-1 win over Blackburn at Eastlands.

Sam Allardyce has revealed he is interested in Stoke forward James Beattie but says he will have to sell before he can sign anyone.

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce has a nearly fully fit squad to choose from ahead of the game with Manchester City on Monday.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce believes Monday's opponents Manchester City are a tougher team defensively under Roberto Mancini.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has hinted he'll step up his search for a striker in January after seeing his side miss too many chances.

Blackburn are reported to have opened talks with Monaco over a £2million swoop for Eidur Gudjohnsen.

SPL giants Celtic and Greek Champions League regulars Olympiakos have joined the chase for Blackburn's Morten Gamst Pedersen.

Everton are believed to be lining up a January loan move for Blackburn's Benni McCarthy, although Rovers would prefer to sell.

Stoke City striker James Beattie is again being linked with a move to Blackburn as doubts surround his future.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is expected to snap up St Etienne midfielder Amine Linganzi after a successful trial spell.

Tonight's Carling Cup semi-final first-leg between Blackburn and Aston Villa has been postponed due to heavy snowfall.

Blackburn will be without El-Hadji Diouf and Vince Grella against Aston Villa but Brett Emerton is set to return.

Blackburn are being linked with a swoop for Feyenoord winger Andwele Slory who will be available on a free next summer.

Blackburn midfielder David Dunn has set his sights on winning the Carling Cup this season and securing a route into European football.

Cardiff chairman Peter Ridsdale has revealed that the Championship side have a list of transfer targets which includes Steven Reid.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is reported to be lining up a swoop for Eidur Gudjohnsen during the transfer window.

Sam Allardyce is set to throw Maceo Rigters, Jason Brown and Martin Olsson into the Blackburn side for the FA Cup clash at Aston Villa.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce believes the lack of a genuine finisher is holding his team back in the Premier League.

West Ham and Blackburn shared the points following a goalless draw at Upton Park.

Blackburn could move for unwanted Stoke striker James Beattie once Benni McCarthy completes a proposed move to West Ham.

Blackburn will be without new signing Yildiray Basturk for the trip to West Ham as he is lacking in match fitness.

Blackburn are being linked with a move for Manchester City striker Benjani as Sam Allardyce plans a late swoop in the transfer market.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce says he is hopeful of keeping Morten Gamst Pedersen at the club despite interest from Celtic.

Sam Allardyce believes Blackburn are on the way up after seeing his side go eleventh following Wednesday's win 2-1 over Wigan.

Blackburn have joined Stoke and Birmingham in tracking Ivory Coast striker Aruna Dindane who has been on loan at Portsmouth.

David Dunn has committed his future to Blackburn by penning a new two-and-a-half year deal at Ewood Park.

Blackburn have signed Stuttgart midfielder Yildiray Basturk on loan for the rest of the season.

Blackburn look set to miss out on the signing of Eidur Gudjohnsen who is poised to sign for Tottenham.

Blackburn will be without Chris Samba against Wigan this evening but David Dunn is expected to return to the side.

Blackburn defender Zurab Khizanishvili has left Ewood Park to join Reading on loan for the rest of the season.

Blackburn are looking to sign Eidur Gudjohnsen on loan as Benni McCarthy is poised to join West Ham before the window closes.