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.
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.
“It’s something I am really looking forward to and the three games will be very valuable in our preparation for the Premier League,” he told the Telegraph.
“As a team, we have a very close bond and it is important for the players to have that relationship….The players know what their jobs are under the boss….He’s approachable and you can have a laugh with him, but don’t get on his bad side!!!”