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Boss' joy at early Jones return

Blackburn boss Steve Kean believes Phil Jones' return to fitness for the season run-in could be the welcome tonic his team needs.

Blackburn to lose out on Jones

Blackburn have reportedly been told by German side Schalke there is no way they'll allow Jermaine Jones' loan move to become permanent.

Forgotten man to return to Blackburn

El-Hadji Diouf's agent says his client should return to Ewood Park once his loan spell with Rangers comes to an end in the summer.

Rovers owners make future pledge

Venky's admit they are 'worried' by Blackburn's struggles, but say they will be still committed to the club even if they are relegated.

Rovers target could earn his Spurs

Blackburn Rovers could face competition from Premier League rivals Tottenham for the signature of striker Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Rovers chief hits double transfer snag

Blackburn's hopes of signing Schalke's Jermaine Jones and Manchester United star Mame Biram Diouf have been handed a huge blow.

Striker interest revealed

Rovers manager Steve Kean has revealed that the club is interested in Dutch veteran Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Baena shuns Blackburn switch

Starlet Raul Baena has made it clear that he would prefer to stay with his club, despite Premier League interest.

Latics swoop for young Rover Lowe

Blackburn Rovers' defender Jason Lowe made an emergency loan transfer deadline day move to League One Oldham on Thursday afternoon.

I'm not Dunn for yet - Midfielder

David Dunn has revealed that he is in a race to shake off a niggling hip problem in time for Blackburn's trip to Arsenal next weekend.

Samba hails stopper's timely return

Christopher Samba feels the return of highly-rated teenage defender Phil Jones can help in Blackburn's survival mission this season.

Rovers chief issues striker warning

Steve Kean is not sure if El Hadji Diouf will return to Blackburn if loan club Rangers do not take over the final year of his contract.

Kean stands defiant over defender move

Blackburn boss Steve Kean has defended the club's signing of youngster Myles Anderson who he claims could be as good as Chris Smalling.

Rochina stakes Rovers first-team claim

Ruben Rochina continued to press for a first-team start at Blackburn after scoring in the reserves' 2-1 win against Everton on Monday.

Kean delays Rovers' ace deal talks

Steve Kean has confirmed that contract talks with in-form Blackburn Rovers forward Junior Hoilett will be delayed until the summer.

Rovers ace reveals rallying talk

Chris Samba feels his half time battle cry helped inspire Blackburn to fight back and salvage a 2-2 draw against Blackpool on Saturday.

Rovers stopper hit by knee knock

Blackburn will hope the knee injury which has ruled Ryan Nelsen out of New Zealand's squad for a friendly against China is not serious.

Rovers chief sets survival target

Steve Kean is confident that Blackburn Rovers will avoid relegation from the Premier League if they reach 42 points this season.

Kean waits on defender green light

Ryan Nelsen returns from suspension and the fit-again Phil Jones could also feature for Blackburn against Blackpool at Ewood Park.

Jones makes reserve return

Phil Jones took a big step on his road to recovery with a 45-minute run-out for the reserves on Wednesday evening.

Rovers star aims to repeat history

Brett Emerton feels Blackburn's experience at battling relegation in the past will stand them in good stead this season.

Gunners hitman to snub Rovers

Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner will reportedly snub a move to Blackburn Rovers this summer as he would prefer to join a German club.

Top-10 in Olsson's sights

Martin Olsson is tipping Blackburn to secure a top-10 Premier League finish despite sitting just one-point off the relegation places.

Rovers eye Gunners' great Dane

Blackburn are reportedly lining up an ambitious swoop to take Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner to Ewood Park in a £15million deal.

Jones eyes Seasiders spot

Blackburn could be boosted by the rapid return to action of young defender Phil Jones for the visit of Blackpool on Saturday.

Rovers ace scotches unrest claims

Jason Roberts claims Blackburn are '100 per cent united' in their bid to pull away from the Premier League relegation zone this season.

Rovers legend questions players desire

Former Blackburn favourite Colin Hendry has challenge the current squad to prove their desire to keep the club in the top-flight.

Full-back sets his sights on Wembley

Birmingham City full-back David Murphy is keeping his fingers crossed he can fulfill a boyhood dream by playing at Wembley.

Youngster urged to stay positive

Blackburn boss Steve Kean is urging teenage star Grant Hanley to keep his chin up despite conceding a crucial penalty at Fulham.

Brown eyes Bluebirds stay

Goalkeeper Jason Brown has admitted that he would welcome an extedned move to loan club Cardiff from Blackburn Rovers.

Wolfsburg ace in Rovers trial stint

Blackburn Rovers have handed a trial to Wolfsburg's Denmark international midfielder Thomas Kahlenberg.

Rovers star not interested in move

Midfielder Keith Andrews has vowed to fight for his future at Blackburn and wants to see out the rest of his contract at Ewood Park.

Jensen hopeful of survival and new deal

Assistant John Jensen has told Blackburn's players to remain positive and insists Rovers can secure their Premier League status.

Clough eyes Fielding deal

Derby County boss Nigel Clough has confirmed that he would like to secure a permanent deal for Blackburn goalkeeper Frank Fielding.

Kean thankful for owners support

Steve Kean claims Blackburn's owners have corrected false reports he was facing the sack as opposed to giving him a vote of confidence.

Rovers chief respects 'wrong' ref decision

Steve Kean did not agree with referee Mark Clattenburg's decision to award Fulham a last-minute penalty, but he accepts the decision.

Rovers chief plays down drop fears

Steve Kean is adamant that Blackburn will not be relegated this season if they play like they did in Saturday's 3-2 defeat at Fulham.

Cardiff complete keeper deal

Blackburn goalkeeper Jason Brown has left Ewood Park after joining Cardiff City on a one-month loan spell.

Double boost for Rovers

Defender Christopher Samba will return for Blackburn at Fulham on Saturday while striker Ruben Rochina is in line for his debut.

Rovers hitman issues big match warning

Jason Roberts claims Saturday's trip to Fulham is 'a big game' for Blackburn and he hopes to help the side secure maximum points.

Safe Kean hails Rovers owners

Steve Kean insists he feels safe from the sack at Blackburn Rovers, claiming the new owners Venky's have been 'fantastic' to him.

Dunn injury rocks Rovers

Blackburn's bid to get out relegation trouble has been hit by the news David Dunn is facing six weeks out with a groin injury.

Hip blow keeps Rovers ace out

Blackburn Rovers have confirmed that David Dunn will miss this weekend's game at Fulham due to a slight hip muscle tear.

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