Blackburn Rovers: September 2010 Archives

Rovers hand trial to French star

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has taken former France Under-21 international Herold Goulon on a short-term trial.

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Midfielder linked with Rovers switch

Sam Allardyce is being linked with a move for French midfielder Herold Goulon who is a currently a free agent.

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Return hopes for midfielder

Blackburn's Australian midfielder Brett Emerton is getting back to the player he was before the World Cup, according to Sam Allardyce.

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Sam praises Diouf

Sam Allardyce claims El Hadji Diouf is losing his reputation for being a bad boy and is maturing into a top player.

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Blackpool 1-2 Blackburn Rovers

Brett Emerton's last gasp winner saw Blackburn to their second win with a dramatic 2-1 away victory over Blackpool at Bloomfield Road.

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FT:Blackpool 1-2 Blackburn:Blackpool looked to have stolen a point but Rovers take the points with virtually the last kick of the game.

GOAL:Blackpool 1-2 Blackburn: (90mins)Drama! Emerton drives into the box and fires a winner.

GOAL:Blackpool 1-1 Blackburn: (87mins)Unbelievable!He has just come on but Phillips has equalised

HT:Blackpool 0-1 Blackburn:Adam's own goal gives Blackburn the advantage in an end to end game.

GOAL:Blackpool 0-1 Blackburn: (22mins)A horrible error sees Adam head into his own net.

Premiership - BLACKBURN ROVERS LINE UP: Robinson, Salgado, Samba, Nelsen, Givet, Nzonzi, Jones, Pedersen, Mame Diouf, Kalinic, El-Hadji Diouf.

Premiership - BLACKPOOL LINE UP: Gilks, Eardley, Evatt, Cathcart, Crainey, Vaughan, Adam, Taylor-Fletcher, Harewood, Campbell, Ormerod.

Quartet sit out Pool clash

Sam Allardyce will be without David Dunn, Keith Andrews, Vince Grella and Jason Roberts for the trip to Blackpool this weekend.

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Clean sheets the key - boss

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is looking for his defence to tighten up as he targets a return to last season's miserly back line.

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Attitude questioned by Sam

Sam Allardyce has launched a tirade at his side and questioned their determination following defeat to Aston Villa.

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FT:A Villa 3-1 Blackburn: Gerard Houllier gets off to a winning start thanks to goals from Emile Heskey and a brace from Ashley Young.

GOAL:A Villa 3-1 Blackburn: (76mins) Heskey puts ball through for Young to get his second.

GOAL:A Villa 2-1 Blackburn: (75mins) Good header from Ashley Young gives Villa the lead.

GOAL:A Villa 1-1 Blackburn: (59mins) Heskey finishes with his left foot to level the score.

HT:A Villa 0-1 Blackburn: Gael Givet goal gives Rovers the lead as Villa struggle at home.

GOAL:A Villa 0-1 Blackburn: (34mins) Strong volley from Gael Givet gives Rovers the lead.

Big Sam backtracks over Real chat

Sam Allardyce has insisted his comments about being able to manage Real Madrid were not meant to be taken seriously.

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Midfielder set for Villa action

Blackburn midfielder Martin Olsson could return for the Carling Cup clash at Aston Villa after recovering from a shoulder injury.

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Big Sam keeping it Real

Blackburn Rovers manager Sam Allardyce admits his comments about managing Real Madrid were just tongue-in-cheek.

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Sam warns midfielder

Sam Allardyce has called on French midfielder Steven N'Zonzi to improve his game or continue to miss out on first team football.

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Boss' question ref

Boss Sam Allardyce is set to complain to the Premier League over referee Anthony Taylor following the draw with Fulham.

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Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Fulham

Blackburn and Fulham were forced to settle for a point apiece after a game of few chances at Ewood Park.

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FT:Blackburn 1-1 Fulham:An even second half of limited chances comes to an end with both teams having to settle for a point.

GOAL:Blackburn 1-1 Fulham: (56mins)Dempsey heads home from an excellent Salcido cross.

HT:Blackburn 1-0 Fulham:Blackburn deservedly lead at the break after a half of few chances.

GOAL:Blackburn 1-0 Fulham: (30mins)Samba deflects a looping free-kick into the back of the net

Premiership - FULHAM LINE UP: Schwarzer, Kelly, Hughes, Hangeland, Salcido, Duff, Etuhu, Murphy, Davies, Dempsey, Dembele

Premiership - BLACKBURN ROVERS LINE UP: Robinson, Salgado, Samba, Nelsen, Givet, Grella, Jones, Mame Diouf, Pedersen, El-Hadji Diouf, Kalinic

Late tests for duo

Sam Allardyce will hand late fitness tests to both Ryan Nelsen and Michel Salgado ahead of the clash with Fulham at Ewood Park.

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Sam lights Gunners fire

Sam Allardyce has reignited his feud with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger by accusing him of trying to influence referees.

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Sam hopes fear remains

Rovers boss Sam Allardyce claims he will be delighted if clubs start to fear their trips to Ewood Park.

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Big Sam looks to away results

Blackburn Rovers boss Sam Allardyce is looking for his side to become 'hard to beat' away from home in order to climb the table.

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Sam set for transfer bonus

Indian businessman Ahsan Ali Syed has promised Sam Allardyce £100m to spend over five years if he takes over at the club.

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Defender's efforts 'immense'

Blackburn keeper Paul Robinson has hailed the efforts of skipper Chris Samba as 'immense' following the draw at Manchester City.

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Takeover moves latest

Indian tycoon Ahsan Ali Syed is expected to visit the club this week as he gets closer to a possible full takeover at Ewood Park.

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Striker tipped for great season

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce has backed forward Nikola Kalinic to have a successful season after his early double salvo.

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Capello plea from Sam

Sam Allardyce has urged Fabio Capello to try and convince keeper Paul Robinson to overturn his decision to quit England.

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Manchester City 1-1 Blackburn Rovers

Manchester City had to settle for a point at Eastlands after coming from behind against a stubborn Blackburn Rovers side.

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FT:City 1-1 Bla:Man City suffer disappointment as a heroic defensive display earn a massive point for visitors Blackburn.

GOAL:City 1-1 Bla:(54mins)Vieira coolly finishes a fine City move after great work from Tevez.

HT:City 0-1 Bla:Rovers have managed to deal with most of the threat and a shock is on the cards.

GOAL:M City 0-1 Bla:(23mins)A comedy of errors at the back allows Kalinic to open the scoring.

Premiership - BLACKBURN ROVERS LINE UP: Robinson, Salgado, Samba, Nelsen, Givet, Mame Diouf, Jones, Grella, Pedersen, El-Hadji Diouf, Kalinic

Premiership - MANCHESTER CITY LINE UP: Hart, Richards, Toure, Kompany, Lescott, Wright-Phillips, Toure Yaya, Milner, Vieira, Adam Johnson, Tevez

Syed still keen on buying Rovers

A spokesperson for businessman Ahsan Ali Syed insists negotiations to buy Blackburn Rovers are "ongoing".

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Benjani in line for start

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is expected to hand Benjani his debut against his former club at Eastlands on Saturday.

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Big Sam on takeover latest

Sam Allardyce says it is "doubtful" Ahsan Ali Syed's takeover of Blackburn will go through but says the next fortnight is crucial.

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Chimbonda makes stay claim

Rovers defender Pascal Chimbonda has now insisted he would welcome a new deal at Ewood Park if an offer was put on the table.

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Allardyce plots striker swoop

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is planning a January swoop for Stoke's Turkish international striker Tuncay Sanli.

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Popov pull-out explained

Blackburn's interest in Bulgarian striker Ivelin Popov had to be shelved because they were unable to sell Jason Roberts.

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Striker reveals Rovers debt

Benjani wants to repay Sam Allardyce's faith in him and prove any doubters wrong about his ability to score goals.

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Big Sam's Rovers boast

Sam Allardyce says he is a year ahead of schedule in his long-term rebuilding plans for Blackburn Rovers.

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Rovers 'due diligence' on Syed

Blackburn have assured fans that they will investigate potential buyer Ahsan Ali Syed in a bid to safeguard the club's future.

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New boy "trusts" Rovers

Benjani says he believes he will get the backing needed by Sam Allardyce, as he seeks a turnaround in fortunes at Ewood Park.

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Striker eyes City scalp

Blackburn new boy Benjani is hoping to get straight into action and has his sights set on a debut against his former employers.

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Allardyce sets sights on Faye

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is considering a move for free-agent Amdy Faye after naming a squad of just 21 players.

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Deal for Popov off

Blackburn have failed in a bid to sign Litex Lovech striker Ivelin Popov after he was denied a work permit.

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Defender exit latest

West Ham are awaiting Premier League approval after agreeing a deadline day deal with Blackburn for right-back Lars Jacobsen.

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Rovers hand trial to French star

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has taken former France Under-21 international Herold Goulon on a short-term trial.

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Midfielder linked with Rovers switch

Sam Allardyce is being linked with a move for French midfielder Herold Goulon who is a currently a free agent.

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Return hopes for midfielder

Blackburn's Australian midfielder Brett Emerton is getting back to the player he was before the World Cup, according to Sam Allardyce.

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Sam praises Diouf

Sam Allardyce claims El Hadji Diouf is losing his reputation for being a bad boy and is maturing into a top player.

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Blackpool 1-2 Blackburn Rovers

Brett Emerton's last gasp winner saw Blackburn to their second win with a dramatic 2-1 away victory over Blackpool at Bloomfield Road.

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FT:Blackpool 1-2 Blackburn:Blackpool looked to have stolen a point but Rovers take the points with virtually the last kick of the game.

GOAL:Blackpool 1-2 Blackburn: (90mins)Drama! Emerton drives into the box and fires a winner.

GOAL:Blackpool 1-1 Blackburn: (87mins)Unbelievable!He has just come on but Phillips has equalised

HT:Blackpool 0-1 Blackburn:Adam's own goal gives Blackburn the advantage in an end to end game.

GOAL:Blackpool 0-1 Blackburn: (22mins)A horrible error sees Adam head into his own net.

Premiership - BLACKBURN ROVERS LINE UP: Robinson, Salgado, Samba, Nelsen, Givet, Nzonzi, Jones, Pedersen, Mame Diouf, Kalinic, El-Hadji Diouf.

Premiership - BLACKPOOL LINE UP: Gilks, Eardley, Evatt, Cathcart, Crainey, Vaughan, Adam, Taylor-Fletcher, Harewood, Campbell, Ormerod.

Quartet sit out Pool clash

Sam Allardyce will be without David Dunn, Keith Andrews, Vince Grella and Jason Roberts for the trip to Blackpool this weekend.

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Clean sheets the key - boss

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is looking for his defence to tighten up as he targets a return to last season's miserly back line.

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Attitude questioned by Sam

Sam Allardyce has launched a tirade at his side and questioned their determination following defeat to Aston Villa.

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FT:A Villa 3-1 Blackburn: Gerard Houllier gets off to a winning start thanks to goals from Emile Heskey and a brace from Ashley Young.

GOAL:A Villa 3-1 Blackburn: (76mins) Heskey puts ball through for Young to get his second.

GOAL:A Villa 2-1 Blackburn: (75mins) Good header from Ashley Young gives Villa the lead.

GOAL:A Villa 1-1 Blackburn: (59mins) Heskey finishes with his left foot to level the score.

HT:A Villa 0-1 Blackburn: Gael Givet goal gives Rovers the lead as Villa struggle at home.

GOAL:A Villa 0-1 Blackburn: (34mins) Strong volley from Gael Givet gives Rovers the lead.

Big Sam backtracks over Real chat

Sam Allardyce has insisted his comments about being able to manage Real Madrid were not meant to be taken seriously.

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Midfielder set for Villa action

Blackburn midfielder Martin Olsson could return for the Carling Cup clash at Aston Villa after recovering from a shoulder injury.

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Big Sam keeping it Real

Blackburn Rovers manager Sam Allardyce admits his comments about managing Real Madrid were just tongue-in-cheek.

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Sam warns midfielder

Sam Allardyce has called on French midfielder Steven N'Zonzi to improve his game or continue to miss out on first team football.

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