Blackburn Rovers: February 2010 Archives

Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard scored the goals as Liverpool secured three points against Blackburn Rovers at Anfield.

Blackburn Rovers boss Sam Allardyce is a relieved man after it was revealed that Ryan Nelsen's knee injury is not as bad as feared.

Blackburn will welcome back Chris Samba against Liverpool and he will slot straight in to replace Ryan Nelsen.

Blackburn forward El-Hadji Diouf has warned Liverpool's fans to boo him at their peril ahead of Sunday's clash at Anfield.

Blackburn starlet Junior Hoilett has ended speculation over his future by agreeing a new deal at Ewood Park.

Boss Sam Allardyce has told Blackburn fans they have yet to see the best of injury-plagued midfielder Vince Grella.

Defender Ryan Nelsen has revealed his relief following the news he will only be out injured until the end of next month.

Sam Allardyce says Blackburn are struggling to get Junior Hoilett tied down to a new deal at Ewood Park.

Blackburn have been boosted by the news Ryan Nelsen's knee injury is not serious and he should be back within a month.

Blackburn will only find out the full extent of Ryan Nelsen's injury in the next 24 hours amid fears he has suffered knee damage.

Goals from Nicola Kalinic, Jason Roberts and Gael Givet gave Blackburn a convincing win over Lancashire rivals Bolton at Ewood Park.

Morten Gamst Pedersen has revealed that he is revelling in the new midfield role handed to him by boss Sam Allardyce.

Midfielder Vince Grella is set to make his return from injury against Bolton on Sunday while Yildiray Basturk could make his debut.

Turkish play-maker Yildiray Basturk is being tipped to star at Blackburn by team-mate Vince Grella once he gets his full match fitness.

Vince Grella is pushing for a place in the Blackburn squad that takes on Bolton after coming through unscathed for the reserves.

Blackburn are said to be keeping tabs on the Dutch starlet Bob Schepers with a view to a summer swoop.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce will launch a fresh bid to sign Benjani from Manchester City when the window re-opens.

Blackburn defender Martin Olsson says he came close to quitting Ewood Park but is now determined to stay and fight for his place.

Blackburn are thought to be interested in free agent and former Rover Shabani Nonda, although they face Premier League competition.

Blackburn Rovers boss Sam Allardyce is keeping tabs on 20-year-old South Korean midfielder Gu Ja-Cheol, with a view to a summer move.

A single Martin Olsson goal prove enough for Blackburn to beat ten-man Hull, who now sit just one point outside the relegation zone.

Blackburn will be without David Dunn and Chris Samba when they take on Hull City at Ewood Park this evening.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce believes 6ft 5in defender Chris Samba is being unfairly penalised by referees because of his height.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce says it will not be too long before new signing Yildiray Basturk is ready to make his debut.

Stoke went above Blackburn in the Premier League table after recording a convincing 3-0 win against 10-man Rovers.

Blackburn will welcome back Vince Grella against Stoke but Lars Jacobsen and David Dunn are still missing.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce says he did everything he could to sign Benjani and Aruna Dindane but ran out of time.

Sam Allardyce has revealed that Vince Grella should be fit for the trip to Stoke after he recovered from a thigh injury.

Keith Treacy has revealed that he left Blackburn to join Preston because he was fed up of a lack of first team football with Rovers.

Blackburn striker Maceo Rigters is hoping to be given a chance at Ewood Park after seeing a loan move to Kilmarnock fall through.

Blackburn Rovers midfielder David Dunn has backed striker Nikola Kalinic to get 'better and better' after opening his league account.

Benni McCarthy says he wanted out of Blackburn because he was not happy with the style of play at Ewood Park.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce says he is happy with the squad he has got after missing out on Aruna Dindane and Benjani.

Blackburn have missed out on the signings of Benjani and Aruna Dindane as Sam Allardyce tried to sign a new striker.

West Ham have completed the signing of Benni McCarthy from Blackburn after he finally got his work permit sorted out.

Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard scored the goals as Liverpool secured three points against Blackburn Rovers at Anfield.

Blackburn Rovers boss Sam Allardyce is a relieved man after it was revealed that Ryan Nelsen's knee injury is not as bad as feared.

Blackburn will welcome back Chris Samba against Liverpool and he will slot straight in to replace Ryan Nelsen.

Blackburn forward El-Hadji Diouf has warned Liverpool's fans to boo him at their peril ahead of Sunday's clash at Anfield.

Blackburn starlet Junior Hoilett has ended speculation over his future by agreeing a new deal at Ewood Park.

Boss Sam Allardyce has told Blackburn fans they have yet to see the best of injury-plagued midfielder Vince Grella.

Defender Ryan Nelsen has revealed his relief following the news he will only be out injured until the end of next month.

Sam Allardyce says Blackburn are struggling to get Junior Hoilett tied down to a new deal at Ewood Park.

Blackburn have been boosted by the news Ryan Nelsen's knee injury is not serious and he should be back within a month.

Blackburn will only find out the full extent of Ryan Nelsen's injury in the next 24 hours amid fears he has suffered knee damage.

Goals from Nicola Kalinic, Jason Roberts and Gael Givet gave Blackburn a convincing win over Lancashire rivals Bolton at Ewood Park.