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Josh Morris has admitted he fulfilled a dream by playing for Blackburn in Saturday's defeat against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Full-back Pascal Chimbonda is set to be shown the Blackburn Rovers exit door in January's transfer window, according to reports.

Sam Allardyce feels Blackburn's 7-1 thrashing at Manchester United could be a useful learning tool for some of his young starlets.

Sam Allardyce has admitted that he is worried about Blackburn midfielder Vince Grella's on-going fitness problems.

Blackburn striker Julio Santa Cruz could soon be on his way out of the club after failing to follow in the footsteps of his brother.

Sam Allardyce has confirmed he would like to bring Man City striker Roque Santa Cruz back to Blackburn but fears he can't afford him.

Australian duo Brett Emerton (hamstring) and Vince Grella (groin) are both set to miss the tough trip to Manchester United on Saturday.

Roque Santa Cruz could be set for a stunning return to Blackburn in the new year with Manchester City ready to cut their losses on him.

Blackburn's new owners have refuted claims they are considering renaming Ewood Park as part of a sponsorship deal.

Rovers defender Ryan Nelsen is determined to continue playing for New Zealand despite being forced to travel around the world to play.

Blackburn are monitoring John Carew's situation at Aston Villa and could be ready to launch a bid for him in January.

In-form midfielder Morten Gamst Pedersen says he is revelling in a more central position for Blackburn this season.

Blackburn keeper Jake Kean, who is currently on-loan at Hartlepool, has signed a new deal that will keep him at Ewood Park until 2014.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is ready to take the club forward after the Rao family secured their takeover at Ewood Park.

Blackburn's new owners may consider a name change for Ewood Park as they look to promote the club to a bigger audience.

Blackburn have confirmed in a statement that the £23m takeover of the club by Indian poultry firm Venky's has now gone through.

Boss Sam Allardyce has revealed Indian company Venky's are now very close to sealing their takeover of Blackburn Rovers.

Blackburn could have a midfield injury crisis against Aston Villa on Sunday after it emerged Brett Emerton is the latest injury worry.

Michel Salgado has urged the FA to give Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce the England job when Fabio Capello steps down in 2012.

Jason Roberts has revealed that he could stay put at Blackburn, but that depends on whether he starts getting first-team football.

Jason Brown has returned to Blackburn Rovers after Leeds boss Simon Grayson opted not to extend his loan spell at Elland Road.

Motherwell boss Craig Brown says his side can cope if Blackburn recall top scorer Nick Blackman from his loan in January.

Blackburn midfielder Morten Gamst Pedersen has praised Newcastle's Joey Barton after he apologised for punching him on the pitch.

Standard Liege striker Mohammed Tchite has been linked with a January transfer window switch to Blackburn Rovers.

Blackburn Rovers have been offered the chance to sign Middlesbrough's Gary O'Neil as the midfielder looks for a new club.

Sam Allardyce has said he is confident of hanging onto Jason Roberts after his recent improved display, despite interest from Wigan.

Goal hero Jason Roberts is pushing to start for Blackburn at Tottenham on Saturday as boss Sam Allardyce has no fresh injury worries.

Newcastle's Joey Barton has apologised to Blackburn's Morten Gamst Pedersen after picking up a three-match ban for punching him.

Blackburn striker Jason Roberts thinks Joey Barton should be punished after he appeared to punch Morten Gamst Pedersen on Wednesday.

Blackburn will be without striker Benjani against Newcastle so Jason Roberts should start while El Hadji Diouf is doubtful.

Birmingham are the latest club said to be interested in Cardiff City's in-form striker Jay Bothroyd, who is also a target of Blackburn.

Blackburn will have been alerted by the news Birmingham have put target Sebastian Larsson's contract talks on hold until January.

Blackburn could face competition from Liverpool, Tottenham and Everton if they renew their interest in striker Pavel Pogrebnyak.

Blackburn striker Jason Roberts has told boss Sam Allardyce he can score the goals Rovers need, but warns he could leave in January.

Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Manchester City have all been linked with Blackburn defender Phil Jones.

Vince Grella has admitted that he did not want to leave Blackburn in the summer when the club agreed a fee with Galatasaray for him.

Blackburn could be without El Hadji Diouf and Martin Olsson for Saturday's Lancashire derby clash against Wigan at Ewood Park.

Sam Allardyce has been impressed with Blackburn's recent performances but insists that they must start picking up some points.

Energie Cottbus striker Nils Petersen has revealed that he is motivated by the news Blackburn Rovers have sent scouts to watch him.

Blackburn and Everton are both monitoring the Charlie Adam situation at Blackpool with the duo poised to make a move.

A Blackburn XI overcame Leeds United XI in a behind closed doors friendly on Tuesday afternoon at Ewood Park.

Energie Cottbus striker Nils Petersen is said to be on Sam Allardyce's wanted list, according to his agent.

Sam Allardyce believes Blackburn would finish in the top eight in the Premier League if they had a Nicolas Anelka in their side.

Sam Allardyce is hopeful that injured duo Gael Givet and Benjani will be fit to face Wigan in Saturday's crunch encounter.