NELSEN ALLOWED TO RETURN HOME

  • Posted on: 4 April 2011
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Blackburn Rovers manager Steve Kean has said that Ryan Nelsen will be allowed to return home after his country's terrible earthquake.

Nelsen will miss next weekend’s match against Fulham anyway after being sent off against Aston Villa and Kean revealed he had already discussed the defender flying home.

"I've already said to Ryan that if he wants to go back to let me know,” he told the club’s official website.

“The good thing for him is that all of his family are okay, he's on the phone to them supporting them through this difficult time.”

ABERDEEN COMPLETE LOWE SIGNING

  • Posted on: 30 January 2011
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Aberdeen have completed the signing of Blackburn Rovers midfielder Jason Lowe in the transfer window. Lowe will feature for Blackburn in their FA Cup fourth-round tie against Aston Villa on Saturday before heading north to complete the deal.

The 19-year-old has played twice for the Rovers first-team this season and is an England Under-19 international.

The central midfielder will join Ewood team-mate Nick Blackman at Pittodrie as Craig Brown restructures the Dons.

BLACKMAN JOINS ABERDEEN

  • Posted on: 14 January 2011
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Aberdeen have finally completed the signing of Blackburn Rovers striker Nick Blackman on a loan deal till the end of the season. The forward spent the first half of the season with Motherwell, scoring 10 goals, and has just agreed a new two-and-a-half year contract at Ewood Park.

The Dons have also signed Robert Milsom until the end of the season, following the midfielder's release from Fulham.

The 24-year-old spent 12 years with the Craven Cottage outfit but made just two first team appearances as a substitute.

KEAN WANTS SAMBA STAY

  • Posted on: 31 December 2010
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Steve Kean has said that that he wants Christopher Samba to stay at the club who instead of leaving. Kean notched his first victory as Rovers boss at West Brom and was also buoyed by Samba's apparent U-turn.

"I am delighted to say he [Samba] does not want to hand in that transfer request," Keane said after the 3-1 win.

"Christopher might have been misquoted. He assured me he never said he wanted to leave."

Kean had previously said Samba wanted to leave Blackburn, also stripping the player of the captaincy.

DIOUF PRAISES ALLARDYCE

  • Posted on: 12 December 2010
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El-Hadji Diouf has praised the Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce by saying he will be very hard to replace. Blackburn star Diouf returns to the Reebok Stadium alongside Allardyce as Rovers look to leapfrog their neighbours in the Premier League table on Sunday.

The pair helped Wanderers finish regularly in the top eight and brought European football to the club for the first time.

Now Owen Coyle has led unfancied Bolton to a fantastic start to the season which has left some fans dreaming of Europa League qualification.

NEW OWNERS GIVE BACKING

  • Posted on: 1 December 2010
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Blackburn's new owners have given the backing for Sam Allardyce. The Rao family completed their £43m takeover of Rovers through their newly formed company, Venky's London Limited, on 19 October.

"We want results and Sam has taken up the challenge. He deserves a chance," Venky's chairman Anuradha Desai said.

The Rao family have vowed to preserve the traditions of the Ewood Park club and to build upon the legacy left by previous owner Jack Walker.

SAM KEEPING AN EYE ON JONES

  • Posted on: 28 September 2010
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Blackburn Rovers boss Sam Allardyce says that he is keeping an eye on young star Phil Jones so that he doesn't get carried away. The 18-year-old, who came up through the youth ranks at Blackburn Rovers, was 'outstanding' for the Young Lions this month.

He also impressed in central midfield for Rovers in their last two games against Manchester City and Fulham. But while delighted with the youngster's achievements, Allardyce does not want to see him lose focus.

BENJANI TARGETS FITNESS BOOST

  • Posted on: 13 September 2010
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Blackburn Rovers striker Benjani is keen to hand Sam Allardyce a major fitness boost. Benjani, 32, who was a free agent after being released by Manchester City, had to allay concerns over a knee problem suffered during a spell at Portsmouth.

He told BBC Radio Lancashire: "I didn't have any problem proving my fitness.

"I'm happy here - I hope to score goals and if I'm fit I know I will have to fight for my place."

He added: "The Premier League is the best league in the world and I always wanted to stay here.

EMERTON POSITIVE OF ROVERS' CHANCES

  • Posted on: 26 July 2010
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Brett Emerton is hugely positive of Blackburn Rovers' chances for the new Premier League after being involved in the pre-season matches. The Rovers are in Sydney for the Festival of Football which kicks off this Sunday and sees them pitted against A-League champions Sydney FC, Scottish giants Glasgow Rangers and Greek outfit AEK Athens in three match days over a week.

Emerton said the tournament will be a great way for manager Sam Allardyce to iron out any kinks and get his squad to where he wants it for the rigors of the EPL.

BLACKBURN GUTI MOVE 'POSSIBLE'

  • Posted on: 1 June 2010
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GUTI’s agent has revealed a move to Blackburn Rovers for the Real Madrid midfielder is still “possible” – although Sam Allardyce’s immediate priority remains in solving their striker shortage.

The Lancashire Telegraph can confirm preliminary contact has been made between Rovers and the Spaniard’s representatives with Guti believed to be keen on a move to the Premier League.

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