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Blackburn's next three league games are:
17
Burnley (H)
24 Chelsea (A)
31 Man Utd (A)
by David Wilson on September 1, 2010
For the first time Premier League teams had to name a 25-man squad for the first half of the EPL season and there was a couple of surprises.
All 20 clubs had to submit a squad of up to 25 players containing no more than 17 players who do not qualify as homegrown. Homegrown players are classed as players who “irrespective of his nationality or age, has been registered with any club affiliated to the Football Association or the Football Association of Wales for a period, continuous or not, of three entire seasons or 36 months prior to his 21st birthday”. Read more... (1279 words, 1 image, estimated 5:07 mins reading time)
by Damian Cooper on August 28, 2010
Cesc Fabregas makes his first start for Arsenal this season against Blackburn this lunchtime after a Summer of speculation surrounding his future. There no smoke without fire, and you get the feeling Wenger has fought very hard to keep his captain this transfer window. But who really knows what has gone on behind the scenes, and whether there was very much at all in the pages and pages of copy and the hours of live sports news and chat. Read more... (446 words, 1 image, estimated 1:47 mins reading time)
by Damian Cooper on July 18, 2010
West Bromwich Albion have been the representatives of the gulf between the Premier League and the second tier in recent seasons. Albion were relegated from the top flight in 2003, 2007 and 2009. In the interceding years, and including last season they were promoted back to the upper tier in 2005, 2008 and 2010. The record clearly sends the message that the club are too good for the Championship, but not good enough for the Premier League. Read more... (506 words, 1 image, estimated 2:01 mins reading time)
by David on January 5, 2010
Wednesday’s Carling Cup semi-final first leg between Manchester City and Manchester United at Eastlands has been postponed because of snow.
The pitch was playable, but Greater Manchester police advised that conditions were too treacherous for supporters travelling to the game.
The first leg will now take place on Tuesday, 19 January. The second leg, which was originally scheduled for that date, will now take place on Wednesday, 27 January.
United’s home Premier League game against Hull and City’s trip to Stoke, due to be played on Tuesday, 26 January and Wednesday, 27 January respectively have been postponed as a result of the semi-final dates moving. Read more... (150 words, estimated 36 secs reading time)
by Patton Hunnicutt on October 24, 2009
Ok, so Chelsea scored 5 goals today in a shutout of Blackburn, and Tottenham lost to Stoke City. Plus, Aston Villa drew with Wolverhampton. I don’t get it…
This is the kind of league that should be easy to peg. Honestly. How hard is it for Chelsea to pick a direction? If they beat Blackburn 5-0 how come they can’t beat Aston Villa or Liverpool (other teams that aren’t as good as them)? What if you look at Tottenham? They come out of nowhere to stand at 3rd on the Premier League table and they lost to a so-so Stoke City team? Aston Villa puts themselves in very good position (tied with Man City for 5th on the table) but they draw with a, ugh, bad Wolverhampton squad. Read more... (427 words, 1 image, estimated 1:42 mins reading time)
by David Wilson on April 21, 2009
Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz claims he has told the Ewood Park strugglers that he wants to leave the club at the end of the season.The 27-year-old, currently recuperating after undergoing a surgical procedure on his troublesome right knee last week, told Paraguayan radio he has informed Rovers he wants to move on in the summer.
“I have already told them (Blackburn) and they know that before the transfer window closes I would like to continue my career at a bigger, more ambitious team,” he told Radio Nanduti. Even though I haven’t heard anything, I haven’t changed my mind. I think it will be very difficult for me to play again this season because of the recovery. Our last league match is on May 24 and I also need a couple of days for my knee to physically recover.” Read more... (326 words, 1 image, estimated 1:18 mins reading time)
by David Wilson on March 11, 2009
Blackburn Rovers moved out of the Premier League bottom three after they came from behind to beat Fulham 2-1 at Craven Cottage.
Clint Dempsey put the hosts ahead in the first minute but second-half goals from El-Hadji Diouf and Jason Roberts gave Rovers a vital win and continued Fulham’s late-season slump that has seen them lose three consecutive home games since their creditable draw at Arsenal. Read more... (611 words, 1 image, estimated 2:27 mins reading time)
by David Wilson on March 11, 2009
Fulham will be aiming to take a massive stride towards safety as they host Blackburn Rovers in a re-arranged Barclays Premier League match. The fixture, orginally postponed in January because of a frozen pitch, could have a major impact on the campaign for both teams.
The Cottagers currently hold a seven-point advantage over Rovers who are currently third from bottom. Victory would almost certainly put Roy Hodgson’s men out of reach of their northern rivals who in turn will be aiming to cut the gap to just four points.
A draw from their match in hand would be enough to lift Rovers out of the relegation zone at the expense of Portsmouth. Read more... (257 words, estimated 1:02 mins reading time)
by David Wilson on December 17, 2008
Big Sam is the new Blackburn Rovers manager. Allardyce, who was in the running for the vacant Sunderland opening, signed a 3-year contract and will be at the helm for Saturday’s home game against Stoke.
Allardyce who has been looking for a job since Newcastle left him go almost a year ago, is well versed in fighting a relegation battle after his years at Bolton.
Blackburn sit second bottom of the Premier League and have some winnable games coming up over the Christmas period against Stoke, Sunderland and Manchester City.
by The Yank on November 26, 2008
Nickname(s): Rovers, Blue & Whites
2008/2009 Position: 19th
2007/2008 Finish: 7th
Coach: Paul Ince (England)
Stadium: Ewood Park (31,367 capacity)
Key Players: Paul Robinson, Matt Derbyshire, Brett Emerton
History:
Blackburn Rovers were established in 1875 and were founding members of the Football League and the Premier League. However, they have had trouble staying in those divisions. After being relegated in 1966, Blackburn did not return to the top division until 1992. A 1999 player sell-off also resulted in relegation, but Blackburn has now been back in the EPL since 2001. Read more... (257 words, estimated 1:02 mins reading time)
