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Sam Salutes Super Samba

Sam Salutes Super Samba

BLACKBURN manager Sam Allardyce praised the contribution of stand-in striker Christopher Samba after his side chalked up a vital victory against Tottenham at Ewood Park. 5 Apr 2009
Allardyce Wants Ruthless Rovers

Allardyce Wants Ruthless Rovers

BLACKBURN boss Sam Allardyce has warned his side they must start making the most of their chances or pay the ultimate price in their Barclays Premier League survival battle. 23 Mar 2009
Santa Cruz Doubt With Knee Problem

Santa Cruz Doubt With Knee Problem

BLACKBURN Rovers striker Roque Santa Cruz may miss Paraguay's World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Ecuador because of his knee injury. 19 Mar 2009
Wenger Still Gunning for Glory

Wenger Still Gunning for Glory

ARSENE Wenger claims Arsenal's season can still end in glory after the Gunners' home goal drought ended in spectacular fashion against Blackburn. 15 Mar 2009
Grella Still Missing for Rovers

Grella Still Missing for Rovers

VINCE Grella and striker Roque Santa Cruz will miss Blackburn's trip to Arsenal due to a knee injury. 13 Mar 2009
Sam Relieved As Rovers Exit Bottom Three

Sam Relieved As Rovers Exit Bottom Three

Manager Sam Allardyce believes Blackburn's win over Fulham could bring about a shift in confidence which can save their season. 12 Mar 2009
Allardyce Looks Back to the Future

Allardyce Looks Back to the Future

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce believes the players' "wasted talent" which has resulted in the club's relegation battle is exactly what will get them out of trouble. 10 Mar 2009
Cahill Shrugs Off Fat Sam's Jibe

Cahill Shrugs Off Fat Sam's Jibe

SOCCEROO Tim Cahill insists he will rise above Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce's claim that he gets away with fouling defenders. 6 Mar 2009
Big Sam Ready to Dig In

Big Sam Ready to Dig In

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce admitted his side will have to fight "to the bitter end" after letting another victory slip by. 5 Mar 2009
Mixed Emotions From Lescott

Mixed Emotions From Lescott

Everton defender Joleon Lescott was left struggling tonight to work out whether a point in the goalless draw at Blackburn was a pleasing outcome for the Toffees. 5 Mar 2009
Rovers Boss Wants Stars to Get Tough

Rovers Boss Wants Stars to Get Tough

Sam Allardyce believes his Blackburn players are "too nice too each other" and wants them to toughen up to improve team spirit. 4 Mar 2009
Allardyce: Brown Has Learnt From Experience

Allardyce: Brown Has Learnt From Experience

BLACKBURN boss Sam Allardyce is pleased to see his friend and former assistant Phil Brown enjoying success in management at Hull. 28 Feb 2009
Grella Facing Fitness Test

Grella Facing Fitness Test

SOCCEROOS midfielder Vince Grella will have a late fitness test on a groin injury to see whether he is able to line up against fellow Aussie Richard Garcia for Blackburn Rovers at Hull City. 28 Feb 2009
Allardyce Backs Rovers to Overcome Nerves

Allardyce Backs Rovers to Overcome Nerves

BLACKBURN manager Sam Allardyce has seen a fear factor creep into the Barclays Premier League relegation battle but is confident his players will overcome any nerves to secure survival. 28 Feb 2009
Let's Get What We Deserve Urges Allardyce

Let's Get What We Deserve Urges Allardyce

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce has called on his players to toughen up and grind their way out of relegation trouble. 27 Feb 2009
Olsson: Ince Too Inexperienced for Rovers

Olsson: Ince Too Inexperienced for Rovers

Blackburn defender Martin Olsson has backed manager Sam Allardyce to save the club from relegation after revealing he felt former boss Paul Ince "needed to learn more". 24 Feb 2009