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Allardyce Stands By His Man

Allardyce Stands By His Man

BLACKBURN manager Sam Allardyce today backed his goalkeeper Paul Robinson's decision to quit the international scene with England in protest at not being first choice for his country. 9 Aug 2010
Diouf Heads to Rovers on Loan

Diouf Heads to Rovers on Loan

BLACKBURN have reached a deal with Manchester United to take striker Mame Biram Diouf on a season-long loan deal. 7 Aug 2010
Big Sam Cautious Over Youngster Jones

Big Sam Cautious Over Youngster Jones

Sam Allardyce is determined to ensure teenage starlet Phil Jones avoids being plagued by injuries like Michael Owen. 6 Aug 2010
Grella Gives Up Roos For Rovers

Grella Gives Up Roos For Rovers

HARDMAN Vince Grella admits he's lost his sparkle and needs a break so he can earn his Socceroo spot on merit again - and not just because he's "part of the furniture'". 6 Aug 2010
Allardyce Plays Down Takeover Talk

Allardyce Plays Down Takeover Talk

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has dismissed any chance of a takeover being completed in time to help him in the current transfer window. 5 Aug 2010
Rovers Reveal Takeover Interest

Rovers Reveal Takeover Interest

Blackburn chairman John Williams insists a number of parties have expressed interest in buying the club. 5 Aug 2010
Big Sam Backs His Aussie Duo

Big Sam Backs His Aussie Duo

DESPITE speculation linking Brett Emerton and Vince Grella with a move away from Blackburn, Rovers boss Sam Allardyce has backed the Socceroos pair after both started in their 2-1 win over Sydney FC. 1 Aug 2010
Rovers Down Sky Blues

Rovers Down Sky Blues

HYUNDAI A-League champions Sydney FC played out an entertaining 2-1 loss to English Premier League side Blackburn Rovers in the final game of the Sydney Festival of Football at the SFS on Saturday night. 31 Jul 2010
Sydney FC v Blackburn Rovers Pic Gallery

Sydney FC v Blackburn Rovers Pic Gallery

All the match action from the SFS on Saturday as Sydney FC host Blackburn Rovers in the Sydney Festival of Football. Pics by Getty Images. 31 Jul 2010
Reputations Don't Matter - Samba

Reputations Don't Matter - Samba

He may have been one of the first names on the Blackburn team-sheet over the last few years, but Chris Samba is taking nothing for granted this season with a crop of exciting young players breaking through at Ewood Park. 30 Jul 2010
Allardyce Looking to Build

Allardyce Looking to Build

It is often said that you need to move forward to stand still in football and Sam Allardyce knows Blackburn could start going into reverse next season if he does not sign any new players by the end of the transfer window. 30 Jul 2010
AEK Too Good For Blackburn

AEK Too Good For Blackburn

AEK Athens continued their blistering form at the Festival of Football and poured more misery on a woeful Blackburn with a comprehensive 2-1 win at the SFS tonight. 28 Jul 2010
Rangers Edge Past Rovers

Rangers Edge Past Rovers

FIRST-HALF goals from Maurice Edu and Kenny Miller gave Rangers a 2-1 victory over Blackburn in the Sydney Festival of Football. 25 Jul 2010
Blackburn Rovers v Rangers Pic Gallery

Blackburn Rovers v Rangers Pic Gallery

All the match action from Rangers' 2-1 win over Blackburn Rovers at Sydney Football Stadium. Pics by Getty Images. 25 Jul 2010
'Grella's Price Must Be Right'

'Grella's Price Must Be Right'

BLACKBURN Rovers manager Sam Allardyce says he's in no rush to sell Vince Grella and is hopeful the Australian midfielder can overcome his injury problems for the upcoming season. 24 Jul 2010
Emerton Can Not Commit To Qatar

Emerton Can Not Commit To Qatar

BLACKBURN'S Socceroo Brett Emerton has revealed he's unsure if he'll be available for Australia's 2011 AFC Asian Cup campaign but says he'd love to be involved. 24 Jul 2010