Football news related to the Blackburn Rovers football club.
Blackburn Rovers: Midfielder blow for Rovers
Vince Grella has suffered another setback on the injury front after being withdrawn from Blackburn's reserve game with Hull. Grella has been hampered by a whole host of injury problems this season and could be facing another spell on the treatment table
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Hoilett chose Blackburn over Glory Hunters
Rovers youngster Junior Hoilett has revealed he turned down Man United to come play for Blackburn from a young age. Junior was over in his native Canada at the time but a random tournament in Wales changed his life. He has actually been at the Blue and
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Stuttgart striker Cacau favours Valencia, Sevilla over Blackburn
Stuttgart striker Cacau favours a move to Spain. The Brazilian has been linked with Sam Allardyce's Blackburn Rovers this week. But L'Equipe says Cacau prefers Spain and knows Sevilla and Valencia are both keen.
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GRELLA DEFENDS ROVERS STYLE
But Grella, who came on as a second-half substitute, feels Allardyce's team acquitted themselves well and with games against Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal to come between now and the end of the season, the former Torino midfielder believes
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Blackburn boss Allardyce enjoys winding up Liverpool rival Benitez
Blackburn Rovers boss Sam Allardyce admits he enjoys winding up Liverpool rival Rafa Benitez . Benitez was caustic in his assessment of Rovers’ performance after the Reds struggled to a 2-1 win at Anfield last weekend. Allardyce told the Lancashire
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Hoilett on Blackburn breakthrough: I did it the hard way
Junior Hoilett is proud of the way he is establishing himself at Blackburn Rovers this season. Tied down at Ewood Park until the summer of 2012, the 19-year-old Canadian has earned the chance to establish himself as a regular in the world’s biggest
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Not you again Ferguson reunited with controversial ref Massimo Busacca
Man in the middle: Massimo Busacca Tomorrow's referee Massimo Busacca, 41, is well known to Manchester United, having taken charge of last season's Champions League final in Rome when they were outclassed by Barcelona. A year before, United manager Sir
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KRANJCAR HAPPY WITH POMPEY DRAW
Tottenham 1/2 Draw 3/1 Blackburn 6/1 Tottenham midfielder Niko Kranjcar is delighted to see Spurs handed a possible FA Cup semi-final against his former club Portsmouth. Spurs must overcome Fulham in a replay at White Hart Lane before booking their place
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Grella sticks up for Rovers style
Reds boss Rafael Benitez ridiculed the tactics of his opposite number Sam Allardyce in Blackburn's 2-1 defeat at Anfield last month, ironically suggesting Barcelona - regarded as the best footballing side in the world - were considering copying Rovers'
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Grella bemused by Benitez criticism of Blackburn
Vince Grella has defended Blackburn's style of play, insisting the performance at Liverpool that was mocked by Rafael Benitez would provide a match for anyone in the Premier League.
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Ferguson 'supporting bid to buy Manchester United': City financiers
AM IST Senior City financiers allied to the wealthy consortium planning a takeover of Manchester United claim that the club's manager Sir Alex Ferguson is supporting the controversial bid. According to reports, Ferguson would be prepared to invest his
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Report: Manchester City Full-Back Wayne Bridge Will Not Make England Return Unless John Terry Situation Changes
Manchester City full-back Wayne Bridge will not return to the England fold, unless centre-back John Terry is unavailable for selection, The Mirror has speculated. John Terry, Wayne Bridge () Related Links Teams The duo were embroiled in controversy
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Chelsea 2 Stoke 0- John Terry makes a point as shamed skipper fires FA Cup holders to Wembley
Shot in the arm: John Terry celebrates scoring for Chelsea Goals from Frank Lampard and controversial captain John Terrycrushed stubborn Stoke and sent Chelsea into the semi-finals of the FACup. Lampard had put the holders in front in the 35th minute
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Give Us Beta Blockers Villa - Match Report
Oh for the love of God, pack it in MON, we'll all have heart attacks. They should give us all beta blockers with our cup tickets don't you think?! Well football really is a funny old game! We were 2-0 down against Blackburn in the Carling Cup and came
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Blackburn Rovers: Big Sam slams managerial rival
Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has admitted there's no love lost between him and his Liverpool counterpart Rafael Benitez. Allardyce was delighted with his side's performance at Anfield last weekend and felt they were unfortunate to come away from
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Ferguson 'backing bid for Man Utd', say financiers
• Support would boost Red Knights• Manager denies claim over buyout Senior City financiers allied to claim is supporting the controversial bid. Several key sources have told the Observer that they believe that the Old Trafford manager would be
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Ferguson backs us, claim Red Knights
• Support would boost Red Knights• Manager denies claim over buyout Senior City financiers allied to claim is supporting the controversial bid. Several key sources have told the Observer that they believe that the Old Trafford manager would be
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Blackburn chairman Williams says investment search continues
Blackburn Rovers chairman John Williams says they're actively seeking new investment. Rovers insist no club takeover is imminent, amid rumours over the last couple of days about potential buyers emerging. The club are continuing their search, with the
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Blackburn winger Pedersen pleased with personal form
Blackburn Rovers winger Morten Gamst Pedersen is pleased with his current form. The Norway winger is getting back to his best as he ponders signing a new contract with Rovers. Pedersen told the Lancashire Telegraph : “I think my form is good at the
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Liverpool defender Agger cleared for Wigan action
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez says Dan Agger will be fit for tomorrow's clash against Wigan Athletic. There were fears of long-term damage for Agger after he broke down in the win over Blackburn Rovers . But Benitez said: "He is okay. The knee is not a
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Ex-Blackburn keeper Robinson urges FA Youth Cup kids to make most of chance
Former Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Ryan Robinson has urged the club's current FA Youth Cup team to do all they can to make a career for themselves in the game. Robinson is now with Bath City and is delighted to see Rovers in the Youth Cup semifinals.
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