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Samba calls for united Rovers
Blackburn defender Chris Samba insists the whole team need to shoulder the responsibility of scoring goals and not just the strikers.
Rovers target Bundesliga hitman
Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is reportedly keeping tabs on 22-year-old Bayern Munich striker Deniz Yilmaz.
Rovers boss fumes at AEK
Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce has hit out at AEK Athens for their 'over physical' approach to Wednesday's friendly match.
Rovers close in on midfielder
Free agent Andranik Teymourian is thought to be closing in on agreeing terms with Blackburn despite missing the club's pre-season tour.
Jones goal scant reward
Blackburn's poor pre-season form continued as they went down to a second successive 2-1 defeat, this time against AEK Athens.
Sam reveals Rovers exit plan
Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has revealed he will quit club football in the next three years, to take up an international position.
Brazil pair on trial
Brazilian pair Rodrigo Branco and Henrique Haygnner remain on trial with Blackburn Rovers ahead of the new season.
Rovers looking to land Utaka
Blackburn Rovers are reported to be interested in Portsmouth's John Utaka, who wants a move to a Premier League club.
Emerton rumours blasted
Sam Allardyce says Brett Emerton is not for sale while the midfielder has also dismissed rumours he is leaving.
Star's future still in doubt
Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has admitted that Vince Grella could still be leaving if a club makes an acceptable offer for him.
Striker link rejected
Blackburn Rovers are playing down speculation linking them with a move for Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey.
Big Sam fails with midfield move
Iran international Andranik Teymourian is set for a move to Sheffield United after rejecting an extended trial with Blackburn.
Rovers bid for Stoke striker collapses
Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has failed in his attempt to bring Stoke striker James Beattie back to Ewood Park.
Trialist handed tour chance
Andranik Teymourian will travel with Blackburn on their tour of Australia after impressing during his week's trial at Brockhall.
Defender's injury scare
Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce says he is not concerned about the fitness of Martin Olsson after he suffered a knee injury at Preston.
Takeover far from a done deal
Claims Saurin Shah is on the brink of completing his Blackburn Rovers takeover are premature according to fresh reports in Lancashire.
Takeover talk hots up
Blackburn Rovers could soon be in the hands of Saurin Shah, an Indian entrepreneur with links to the Indian Premier League.
Aussie hits out at rumour mill
Australian midfielder Brett Emerton is playing down rumours he is planning to quit Blackburn Rovers ahead of the new campaign.
Whiz kid handed Rovers trial
Barcelona reject Gai Assulin is on a week long trial with Blackburn as he looks to convince Sam Allardyce to sign him permanently.
Rovers in hunt for Cluj ace
Blackburn are showing an interest in the highly-rated FC Cluj forward Lacina Traore with a view to a summer swoop.
Allardyce casts eye over Iranian
Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has handed a trial to Iranian midfielder Andranik Teymourian, a player he once signed for Bolton.
Rovers face striker battle
Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is still keen to bring Real Madrid striker Raul to Ewood Park but faces competition for his signature.
Striker linked with Baggies move
West Brom are lining up a £1million bid to re-sign Blackburn striker Jason Roberts.
Williams makes transfer pledge
Blackburn chairman John Williams has blasted reports suggesting all transfers have been put on hold and says there is money to spend.
Midfielder interest to be renewed
Blackburn Rovers are reportedly ready to step up their interest in Middlesbrough midfielder Gary O'Neil providing terms can be agreed.
Defender backed for England
Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is tipping Phil Jones for the very top and believes a full England call-up may not be that long in coming.
Boss weighs up midfielder move
Blackburn Rovers are believed to be one of three Premier League clubs tracking Wolves midfielder David Jones.
Mexican linked with switch
Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is being linked with a move for Tottenham striker Giovani dos Santos.
Sam eyes Anfield swoop
Blackburn are being linked with Liverpool striker David Ngog who could be set to leave Anfield on loan.
Striker battle hots up
Bolton and Blackburn look set to battle it out for the signature of Portsmouth striker David Nugent over the summer.
Raul race alive
Blackburn are still in the hunt for Real Madrid legend Raul after his agent denied that Schalke had wrapped up a deal.
Boss could miss out on another forward
Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is eyeing Croatia striker Nikica Jelavic but fears the move could collapse as take-over talks rumble on.
Big Sam wants Boro star
Blackburn have reignited their interest in Middlesbrough midfielder Gary O'Neil with a view to a summer swoop.
Rovers check on Brazilian ace
Blackburn Rovers have handed a trial to Brazilian defender Rodrigo Arajuo as Sam Allardyce looks to strengthen his squad for next term.
Rovers in for strike ace
Blackburn are in the hunt to sign Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan but face competition from a host of Premier League clubs.
Big Sam faces competition for striker
Blackburn are locked in a battle with rivals Wigan to sign Ivory Coast striker Serges Deble, according to reports.
Rovers in striker talks
Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has opened talks about completing a free transfer move for ex-Rangers striker Kris Boyd.


