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New Blackburn signings Mauro Formica and Ruben Rochina could be set for a second reserve-team run-out against Blackburn on Monday.

Steve Kean has allowed Ryan Nelsen to return to his earthquake hit homeland New Zealand as Chris Samba is set to return for Blackburn.

Roque Santa Cruz and Gael Givet are fit for Blackburn's trip to Aston Villa but Christopher Samba and Junior Hoilett are doubtful.

Defensive starlet Phil Jones is ready to hand Blackburn Rovers a huge end-of-season boost as they push for a top ten finish.

Captain Ryan Nelsen will wear a black armband in Blackburn's clash at Aston Villa as a tribute to the New Zealand earthquake victims.

The agent of Panathinaikos striker Djibril Cisse has scotched reports linking the player with a summer move to Blackburn Rovers.

Steve Kean has revealed there were 'tentative enquiries' from some big clubs for Phil Jones before he signed a new deal at Blackburn.

Blackburn Rovers' new owners are reportedly planning to try and lure Brazilian superstars Robinho and Kaka to Ewood Park this summer.

Former star Craig Hignett has urged Blackburn to forget about trying to sign a big-name player as one could cause more harm than good.

Ryan Nelsen has vowed to finish his playing career in England with Blackburn Rovers or until he is told that he is not good enough.

Ex-captain Garry Flitcroft says he will wait before passing judgement on Blackburn's new owners Venky's, but he admits to some concern.

Mauro Formica has been tipped by fellow Argentine and World Cup winner Ossie Ardiles to be a big success with Blackburn Rovers.

Blackburn are one of several Premier League clubs being linked with a bid for Real Madrid starlet Sergio Aguza.

Steve Kean fears Blackburn might lose loan men Roque Santa Cruz and Jermaine Jones this summer as they could not fix a price for them.

Chris Samba is looking for Blackburn to finish the season strongly now that the side are settling down under new boss Steve Kean.

Blackburn are being linked with an audacious £16million bid to sign AS Roma striker Mirko Vucinic in the summer transfer window.

Blackburn manager Steve Kean believes teenage defender Phil Jones is a natural leader that can one day captain the club.

Blackburn are close to announcing that Phil Jones has signed a new five-year contract at Ewood Park.

Blackburn manager Steve Kean has played down fears that striker Roque Santa Cruz faces a spell on the sidelines.

David Dunn has called on Blackburn's players to avoid losing three successive games for the first time in over two years on Saturday.

Steve Kean is hopeful that striker Roque Santa Cruz will be fit for Blackburn's visit of Newcastle as he has a near fully-fit squad.

Derby County are reportedly planning to make a fresh swoop to take Blackburn goalkeeper Frank Fielding back to Pride Park on loan.

Blackburn are set to target a young striker in the summer, despite reports linking them with a bid for Sevilla's Luis Fabiano.

Blackburn have opened talks for AZ Alkmaar's Swedish midfielder Rasmus Elm, but face massive competition for his signature.

Brett Emerton says Saturday's game against Newcastle is "massive" and a win is a must if Rovers are to avoid a relegation scrap.

Blackburn boss Steve Kean has revealed that Rovers starlet Phil Jones could be back in first-team action within a month.

Roque Santa Cruz, Phil Jones and Gael Givet will miss Blackburn's trip to Wigan on Saturday, but Jermaine Jones is fit.

John Williams has stepped down as Blackburn Rovers chairman after 14 years, claiming 'the time is right' following Venky's takeover.

Steve Kean felt his Blackburn side created enough chances to win following Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against Tottenham at Ewood Park.

Teenager Aaron Doran is determined to prove his worth at Blackburn following his loan move to Inverness for the rest of this season.

Steve Kean is unlikely to hand debuts to transfer deadline day signings Mauro Formica and Ruben Rochina in tonight's clash with Spurs.

Steve Kean says Junior Hoilett's form allowed him to let El-Hadji Diouf move to Rangers on loan for the rest of the season.