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Robinson blow for Rovers

Goalkeeper Paul Robinson will miss Blackburn's trip to Sunderland after being ruled out for three weeks with a calf strain.

Team-mate throws Traore transfer spanner

CFR Cluj striker Lacina Traore has been told to reject overtures from Blackburn and Fulham in January and wait for a bigger club.

Buoyant boss waits on Robinson

Steve Kean is hoping goalkeeper Paul Robinson will recover from a calf injury in time for Blackburn's clash against Sunderland.

Kean positive over defender's future

Steve Kean has revealed that Christopher Samba has not handed in a transfer request and he could still stay put at Blackburn.

Samba time for Rovers

Christopher Samba has recovered from an ankle knock and is expected to start for Blackburn at West Brom on Tuesday afternoon.

Rovers chief confirms skipper axe

Steve Kean has confirmed that Christopher Samba has been stripped of the Blackburn captaincy after he handed in a transfer request.

Pedersen a "happy Rover"

Blackburn midfielder Morten Gamst Pedersen insists he has no plans to quit the club in January as he is a "Happy Rover."

Duo miss Potters visit

Blackburn boss Steve Kean will be without Phil Jones and Jason Roberts for Stoke's visit, while Chris Samba remains a doubt.

Kean eyes January additions

Blackburn Rovers boss Steve Kean is eager to move the club forward and hopes to add to his squad in January.

Duo plot Samba swoop

Arsenal and Tottenham have emerged as potential suitors for want-away Blackburn defender Chris Samba.

Star wants answers or he'll head off

Blackburn captain Chris Samba has threatened to quit Ewood Park over the decision to sack Sam Allardyce.

Kean keeps Rovers hotseat until May

Steve Kean will remain in the manager's position at Blackburn Rovers until the end of the season, according to owners Venky's.

Adam the apple of Kean's eye

Blackburn continue to be linked with a January swoop for influential Blackpool midfielder Charlie Adam.

We could get high five - Kean

Caretaker boss Steve Kean is confident he can guide Blackburn to a top-five finish with a fully fit squad and £5million to spend.

Kean issues fans' plea

Caretaker boss Steve Kean has urged Blackburn fans to 'bear with us' while he tries to get the side playing 'nice winning football'.

Where is the back up plan - Nelsen

Ryan Nelsen feels the decision by Blackburn's owners to sack Sam Allardyce without a back-up plan is 'all a bit worrying'.

Defender set for op

Phil Jones needs surgery after he sustained serious knee damage on Saturday.

Strong Rovers squad for Kean

Caretaker boss Steve Kean has no fresh injury problems ahead of his first game in charge of Blackburn against West Ham at Ewood Park.

Stand-in boss Kean to stay at the helm

Steve Kean has said that he would be 'delighted' to be given the Blackburn job on a permanent basis if he succeeds as caretaker boss.

Kean's three-month grace from Venky's

Steve Kean is set for an extended spell in the Rovers hot-seat and remains a strong favourite to land the job for good.

Rovers end Maradona speculation

Blackburn Rovers have denied that they are lining up Diego Maradona as Sam Allardyce's replacement at Ewood Park.

Top-five boost for Roberts

Jason Roberts says he is 'happy' about Blackburn's new owners Venky's targeting a future top-five Premier League finish.

New Rovers chief in the pipeline - Rao

Co-owner Venkatesh Rao claims Blackburn know who they want as new manager but have asked for time to get the right man on board.

United chief says Sam's sacking is 'stupid'

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson claims Blackburn's decision to sack Sam Allardyce was 'stupid' and 'absolutely ridiculous'.

Early frontrunners for Rovers post

Martin Jol and Diego Maradona are the initial names in the frame to replace Sam Allardyce as the new manager of Blackburn.

Big Sam shocked by Rovers sacking

Sam Allardyce has admitted his shock at being sacked as manager of Blackburn Rovers with the club comfortably in mid-table.

Allardyce departs Ewood Park

Blackburn's new owners the Venky's Group have confirmed manager Sam Allardyce has been sacked with immediate effect.

Latics wing man in Rovers link

Blackburn could be set to make a shock swoop for Wigan Athletic winger Charles N'Zogbia during the January transfer window.

Diabolical defending costly for Rovers

Sam Allardyce slammed Blackburn for defending "like a bunch of old women" and costing them at least a share of the spoils at Bolton.

Duo set for Rovers return

Blackburn could have Martin Olsson and Nikola Kalinic back in contention for the derby clash at Bolton on Sunday.

Rovers chief's England admission

Sam Allardyce has expressed doubts over his ability to be a successful England manager, despite being backed by Fabio Capello.

Boss alerted to Toon star's unease

Sam Allardyce has been alerted to Jose Enrique's situation at Newcastle after the Spaniard slammed the sacking of Chris Hughton.

Rovers line up striker options

Sam Allardyce has made bringing in a striker his number one priority in January and is targeting either Robbie Keane or Jo.

Blackburn welcome midfielder news

David Dunn has said he expects to be fit to face Bolton on Sunday but believes he is no longer capable of playing 38 games a season.

Minor Morris a big-hit for Sam

Sam Allardyce has heaped praise on teenage winger Josh Morris following his recent introduction into the Blackburn first-team.

Kentaro's Rovers influence increases

Sam Allardyce must wait for talks between Blackburn's owners Venky's and sports agency Kentaro before finding out his transfer kitty.

Rovers have shown character - Roberts

Jason Roberts says Blackburn have 'shown what we're about' after bouncing back from the 7-1 defeat at Manchester United to beat Wolves.

Big Sam bemoans ignored Rovers

Sam Allardyce claims Blackburn 'don't get much credit' following the club's rise into the top-10 after the 3-0 win against Wolves.

Boss to miss out on striking target

Espanyol striker Pablo Osvaldo is ready to turn his back on interest from Blackburn and Wigan as he doesn't fancy life in England.

Midfield boost for Rovers

Blackburn are set to be boosted by the return of midfielder Morten Gamst Pedersen for Saturday's visit of Wolves.

Rovers stopper set for exit door

Sam Allardyce has confirmed Pascal Chimbonda can leave Blackburn but played down reports linking Espanyol's Dani Osyaldo to the club.

Boss keen to delay Emerton exit

Sam Allardyce is bracing himself for a spell without Brett Emerton in the new year with Australia set to call him up for a tournament.

Rovers ready to recover

Chris Samba says the Rovers players are determined to prove that Saturday's 7-1 humbling at Man Ud was just a 'one off'.

Defender's future doubt

The club have not confirmed whether Pascal Chimbonda will be allowed to leave the club in January.

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