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Defender relief for Rovers

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.

Defender set to step back in

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

Diouf hits out at Reds

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

Rovers quick to tie starlet down

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

Big Sam hands midfielder boost

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

Defender reveals World Cup joy

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

Sam urges starlet to sign

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

Injury relief for Rovers

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

Nelsen worry for Rovers

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.

Rovers star relishing new role

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

Duo ready to boost Rovers

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

Rovers set for Turkish delight

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

Duo eye Trotters showdown

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

Dutch winger linked with move

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

Sam back in for striker

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

Swede eyes Rovers stay

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

Rovers return for former hitman

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

Rovers eye Korean ace

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.

Duo out of Tigers clash

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

Allardyce rues 'unjust decision'

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

Basturk made to wait

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

Midfielder ready for Brit trip

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

Rovers reveal transfer woes

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

Rovers midfielder set for return

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

Winger reveals exit reasons

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.

Striker eyes Rovers return

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

Dunn's praise for Rovers starlet

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

Striker gives exit reasons

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

Sam on transfer setbacks

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

Double striker deal collapses

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

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