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confirm Reid out for up to 10 weeks. Following what looked like a minor injury in the pre-season friendly at Preston - Rovers now say that Steve Reid could be out of action for up to 10 weeks. The Irish International had an operation on his foot today, and the club say he'll face a lengthy lay off. BBC sport report also confirm that the former Millwall trainee has also been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's first two World Cup qualifiers. Reid missed much of last season after he picked up an injury and was hopeful of starting this season in the first team. (9th August 2004) 
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Another
new signing (or two) ?? SKY sports report that Blackburn Rovers are lined up to swoop for Liverpool's Republic of Ireland international defender Steve Finnan. SKY say that Rovers have opened talks on a £2 million deal - that despite the player only having arrived at Anfield last summer for double that figure. Blackburn boss Graeme Souness has moved quickly to try and snare the former Fulham star and has reportedly had the bid accepted SKY also claim that Rovers hope to progress their interest in Dutch striker Mounir El Hamdaoui.As reported below - the youngster has impressed on trail at Blackburn. (9th August 2004)
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Bray
Wanderers 0 - Rovers 4 Blackburn Rovers completed their pre-season build up ith a good 4-0 victory over Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle Grounds on Saturday night. oals from Barry Ferguson and Jonathan Stead in the first half, were added to by Nils-Eric Johansson and Lorenzo Amoruso in the second. (8th August 2004)
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Rovers
target
Dutch Striker?? Teamtalk.com say that Graeme Souness has confirmed his interest in signing Dutch striker Mounir El Hamdaoui. Rovers are thought to have made an official bid for the 20-year-old Excelsior forward, who scored 19 goals last season. Teamtalk say that he's thought to be available for around £200,000. Souness told the Lancashire Evening Telegraph: "He was very impressive in training. He played in a practice game and did everything he possibly could have done to impress us. "So we feel he's someone worth taking a chance on." (6th August 2004)
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Rover
loose first pre-season at home to Lisbon Blackburn Rovers conceded their first pre-season goal just 59 seconds into the second half at Ewood Park, and lost to Sporting Lisbon 0-1. A true game of two halves , with some good first half performances and a less impressive 45 minutes after the break. It was the Portuguese substitute Marius Niculae who scored a sloppy goal just after the interval, and despite more chances, Peter Enckleman was more than up to the test. (4th August 2004)
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DEAL
OFF???? BBC Sport report that Craig Moore's transfer from Rangers to Blackburn has fallen through, despite a £500,000 fee being agreed. But agent John Viola told BBC Sport that the Australia defender was now in talks with another club from the English Premiership. "It was nothing to do with his medical," insisted Viola. (3rd August 2004)
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Moore for Rovers Rovers seem close to signing of out-of-favour Rangers defender Craig Moore. SKY Sports say that Rangers are willing to let Moore leave "after a row over his decision to play for Australia at this month's Olympics." Graeme Souness has moved quickly to offer the player a move to Ewood, in what's thought to be a £500,000 deal The Blackburn Manager is quoted in the Daily Record as saying "I've reached agreement with Rangers over a price for Craig. I expect to talk to the boy himself in the next week. I've been an admirer of Craig for a long, long time and I'm also aware of his desire to have a crack at The Premiership." Rovers.co.uk quote chief executive John Williams "We have spoken to Rangers who have given us permission to speak to the player and we'll see how those talks progress this week." (1st August 04)
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PNE
0 - Rovers 1 and ANOTHER clean sheet! Blackburn Rovers continued their build up to the new season with a 1-0 over neighbours Preston North End at Deepdale. Paul Dickov added to his pre-season tally with the winning goal on 19 minutes and his first for Rovers in the UK. The teams : PRESTON: Lonergan, Skora, Lucketti, Mawene, Broomes, Smith, McKenna, O'Neil, Etuhu, Cresswell, Healy. Subs: Ward, McCormack, Daley, Smith, Lynch, Brown, Langmead, Davis. ROVERS: Enckelman, Reid, Amoruso, Johansson, Gray, Flitcroft, Ferguson, Matteo, Yorke, Stead, Dickov. Subs: Neill, Yelldell, Tugay, Emerton, Gresko. (31st July 2004)
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Blackburn
agree Belgian link-up SKY Sports report Cercle Brugge have officially become a feeder club to Blackburn Rovers - talks started in February. As part of the deal youngsters Jerome Watt and Paul Weaver move to the Jan Breydel stadion (20th July 2004)
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More
Yorke Rumours One more place that Dwight Yorke wil NOT be going is Aston Villa. David O'Leary has emphatically denied he is interested in signing the out-of-favour Blackburn striker. The Manager is quoted on BBC Sport as saying "To be fair, that surprises me. Dwight Yorke hasn't been mentioned to me at all. But I tell you Dwight Yorke won't be coming here under my management." Sunday's Mirror had suggested that Doug Ellis (who sold Yorke to Man Utd for £12 million) thinks that the player would be a good 'free' transfer back to Villa. Ellis has always claimed credit for discovering Yorke on a pre-season tour of the Caribbean and bringing him over to England as a teenager. (25th July 2004)
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Friedel
could miss start of season. Following an injury in Germany at the final game of Rovers pre-season tour, Brad Friedel is likely to miss all the remaining warm up matches. Some reports also suggest that Rovers number one keeper might still be unavailable at the start of the new campaign. SKY Sports quote Graeme Souness as saying "The one downside of the night is we've lost our goalkeeper and I don't think he'll take part in too much of pre-season after that. I think it's his kicking muscle at the top of his leg, which he's damaged before, so I don't think he'll play in the rest of our pre-season matches." (24th July 2004)
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make it 4 out of 4 wins in Germany Rovers completed their German mini tour with a 1-0 win over Bohemians Prague in Ulm. The winning goal came from the penalty spot and gave Javier de Pedro his first for Rovers. Worries about injuries to Brad Frieldel and Barry Ferguson - both had to come off in the first half. Rovers now continue their pre-season games back in the North West with a series of local derby game. Rovers face Stockport County at Edgeley Park on Wednesday night (kick-off 7.45pm), followed by Preston North End at Deepdale on Saturday July 31st (kick-off 3.00pm). Rovers' are at Ewood Park friendly against Sporting Lisbon follows on Wednesday August 4th (kick-off 7.30pm) before a quick trip Ireland to face Bray Wanderers on Saturday August 7th (kick-off 7.45pm). (23rd July 2004)
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Come
on England (at Ewood) England Under 21's are coming back to Ewood Park on Friday October 8th - when they take on Wales in a European Qualifier. It's 3 years since Rovers played host to the national side's youngsters (could Jonathan Stead play this time?) Rovers secretary Tom Finn told the clubs official site "It's a privilege and we are delighted to be asked to stage this prestigious international fixture. It is another great opportunity for fans in Blackburn and the North West to support the national Under 21 side. We consistently generate a fantastic atmosphere at Ewood. I am sure our fans will respond to this chance and make it a great footballing occasion." Ticket details will be released soon. (22nd July 2004)
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Off
his bike - Tugay has lucky escape. Still on tour in Germany, the Turkish midfield star was riding back to the Rovers team headquarters after training when he was hit by a car and knocked to the ground. Manager Graeme Souness told journalists "He’s very, very lucky because he could have been killed. Apart from cuts and grazes to his arms and face, he escaped unharmed. The guy in the car didn’t even stop to see if he was OK." (22nd July 2004) |
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GRESKO
exit??? YORKE for Bolton ??? LOPEZ no go ?? Slovakian Vratislav Gresko could leave Blackburn Rovers if Portuguese club Benfica make an acceptable offer for the left-back. Blackburn manager Graeme Souness told the Sun newspaper: "If we got the right offer, that's something I'd look at." The Mirror suggests that Dwight Yorke might make the short trip down the A666 to "Bolton Boss Sam Allardyce has asked for permission to speak to the former Manchester United striker who is now available for nothing after a long-running feud with Rovers manager Graeme Souness. " Teamtalk.com say that Blackburn have turned down the chance to take Lazio striker Claudio Lopez on a season-long loan deal. Manager Graeme Souness has revealed he was offered the Argentina international, but the player's wage demands were too high. (21st July 2004)
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ROVERS
win the REUTLINGEN TOURNAMENT SSV Reutlingen 05 The Mini Tournament saw Rovers play SSV Reutlingen 05 in the first game. A goal in each half from Paul Gallagher (25 minutes each way) saw Rovers through to the final in Germany. The final itself was a bad tempered affair against SSV ULM, with plenty of yellow cards and a sending off for Javier de Pedro. It ended 0-0. But in the penalty shoot out, goals for Amaruso, Emerton, Stead and Douglas saw Rovers lift the trophy 4-3. Rovers next fixture on Friday (20th July 2004)
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Cole - Yorke could be next to move ...
The departure to Fulham of Andy Cole brings hopes that other new players might now be added to the squad before the new season. Manager Graeme Souness is quoted on BBC Sport as admitting that buying Yorke and Cole was probably a mistake. "The Yorke-Cole thing disappoints me because I am the man who spent the supporters' money. From now on I only want to work with men. I am not interested in having babies around." He hopes to find another midfield player and possibly another striker. Reports today link Dwight Yorke with a possible move to Portsmouth after their expected target Ricardo Fuller (from Preston) failed two medicals. Teamtalk.com say "The problem could be Yorke's wages - although he may be available on a free transfer after scoring just eight Premiership goals last season." The Lancashire Evening Telegraph quote the Manager slamming Yorke's lifestyle "He only has himself to blame, his social life has taken over from the business side. Unfortunately, although the lad might not see it now, he'll be 40 one day and he'll be unhappy with himself because he didn't give it everything he should have done." Meanwhile the striker claims that the rift with Souness is linked to an event on the training ground last seasons... Yorke says "Souness came over the top of me in a tackle during training. He could have broken my leg - I have absolutely no doubts about that. "Who knows what effect that would have had on my career. I was astonished when it happened. We have hardly spoken a word since - apart from the occasional 'Good morning' if we pass each other in the corridor."
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Leeds
move for Flitcroft?? The people report Leeds United might have their eyes on Rovers former captain Gary Flitcroft. The paper say that "New Elland Road boss Kevin Blackwell is willing to snap up the Rovers midfield general if Graeme Souness will let him go. Leeds are also prepared to match the wages of Flitcroft, who is stunned that Souness stripped him of the skipper's armband and is also struggling to claim a first-team place." Flitcroft was unhappy to loose the captaincy to Barry Ferguson, and might now feel a move out of Ewood is inevitable. The paper also believe that "Bolton boss Sam Allardyce could turn to local-boy Flitcroft if he keeps drawing blanks with his bids for other players." (18th July 2004)
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Cole
Out - on a free .... Rovers £7.5 million signing Andy Cole, now looks likely to transfer to Fulham for free. Craven Cottage would then pick up his weekly wage of a reported £60K, for the year that is left on his contract. BBC Sport online quote Cole's agent Paul Stretford as saying "Talks are due in the next 24 hours." (17th July 2004)
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Pieces
of Eight! SG Schorndorf 0, Blackburn Rovers 8 - that's the remarkable scoreline from Germany, as Rovers started their pre-season tour this evening. Among the goal scorers were two for Jonathan Stead - a first for Rovers from Paul Dickov and one for Matt Jansen. Rovers were already 4 up at the break, and then with a changed side in the second half, put another 4 past the German Side. (16th July 2004)
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ROVERS
ON TOUR
Rovers German tour starts today (Friday 16th July 2004) The first real test comes with a friendly against SG Schorndorf at the SG Stadion on Friday July 16, kick off 5 pm local time.On Tuesday July 20, Rovers are involved in the four team SSV Reutlingen Tournament, with two games of 25 minute duration at the Stadion Der Kreuzeiche in Reutlingen.Three days later, at the Donaustadion in Ulm, Rovers are in action for the culmination of the tournament, before returning to England (16th July 2004) CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AFTER EACH GAME (there may be a delay in getting full match report and scores) |
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Maradona
heads North Diego Maradona Jnr. is in Scotland and The Daily Record report that DUNFERMLINE have taken the youngster on trail. The paper say "Maradona, was believed to be Blackburn-bound this week but that appears to have fallen through. Dunfermline chairman John Yorkston last night said: 'We've had ongoing discussions for a year and we have since held talks over the past two weeks." SKY Sports News included footage of the 17 year old arriving in Scotland. Meanwhile rovers.co.uk say that the club expect to give Diego a trail in Blackburn once he's fully fit. He was due at Brockhall this week, but picked up an injury back home in Italy.(14th July 2004)
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son of the hand of .... Diego Maradona (Junior) is heading to Ewood - on trail - once he's recovered from an injury picked up in Italy. Graeme Souness confirmed today that the 17 year old son of the legend Maradona (senior) will come to Brockhall (once he's fit) for Rovers to have a look at him. The story lead to a host of stories today - and the name alone meant that the youngster was already contracted before he was born! Souness told SKY sport.com ”A friend of mine in Italy asked if I'd be interested in looking at him. There's a lot of pressure, I would assume, having that surname in Napoli. So we were goignt o give him the chance to come here, hopefully on the quiet, and have him train for a week before making a judgement, but that has not happened. The boy's got a knock so he won't be coming. He was due to arrive yesterday and I am about to make a call to see if he is coming this week.” Should the player come to Rovers - he would join the Youth academy (12th July 2004)
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Youth team coach at Brockhall. Gary Bowyer has joined the staff at Brockhall, replacing Ian Miller as youth team coach. rovers.co.uk say that the 33 year old had his football career cut short with injury. He's from Manchester - so knows the area well - and told the website "Ihave always been impressed by the Rovers youth system in the past and it's great to be involved from the inside now. I know Bobby Downes and his staff always demand the very highest standards, long may it continue." (9th July 2004)
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Matteo
Signs .... After weeks of speculation - Dominic Matteo made the move across the Pennines from Leeds United to Blackburn Rovers. rovers.co.uk confirmed this morning that the proud Scot was the latest to leave relegated Leeds. It was almost a month ago (June 8th) that The Independent said that Rovers were favourites to sign the player. Manager Graeme Souness told the clubs website today "Dominic is a proven player with an impressive track record and I am delighted to have him on board. He is versatile, able to play a couple of roles both in defence and midfield, and that is an important feature." (7th July 2004)
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Final
pre-season fixture breakingnews.ie report that Rovers will play Bray Wanderers as their final pre-season game on August 7th Last year Rovers beat Bray 3-2 in the equivalent fixture (2nd July 2004) FULL Story breakingnews.ie |
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GUIDE - Rovers on TV SKy TV have announced their first batch of televised games - and they include seven fro Rovers - four at home and three away HOME ties are:- Man United Saturday August 28 (k/o 12:45) PPV; Liverpool Saturday October 30 (k/o 17:15)PPV; Birmingham City Sunday November 21 (k/o 16:05) and Spurs Saturday December 4 (k/o 17:15). AWAY Games will be :- Southampton Saturday August 21 (k/o 12:45)PPV; Charlton Monday September 27 (k/o 20:00) and Fulham Saturday November 27 (k/o 12:45)PPV. This season SKY have up to four live games each weekend, plus midweek fixtures. (2nd July 2001) FULL details rovers.co.uk |
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Matteo
still a target Rovers Chief Executive John Williams has confirmed that Rovers still have hopes of adding Dominic Matteo from Leeds United in the summer transfer window ..fansfc.com quote Williams as saying ''We remain in discussion with Dominic Matteo and his people. 'It hasn't gone any further but the communication line is open.'" (1st July 2004) FULL Story fansfc.com ALSO SEE story from June 19th (CLICK HERE) |
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Flitcroft
for Wigan ?? Wiganathletic-mad suggest that after almost 10 years Garry Flitcroft might make a move out of Ewood Park down the road to Wigan. Hot on the heals of news that Barry Ferguson is Rpvers new captain for next season, the site think now might be the time for a move. They quote a 'source' as saying:- "Flitty has been a great servant to the club, but he and Souness haven't seen eye to eye over the past few months and this captaincy issue has made Flitty's mind up. He wants to leave." Rovers have already rejected a bid from Wigan fro Andy Todd - but Garry was linked with a move there last season. (30th June 04) FULL Story wiganathletic.mad.co.uk |
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Rovers Skipper- Big Barry! Blackburn Rovers have confirmed that recovering Scottish skipper will now also captain Rovers next season. He'll take over the armband from Garry Flitcroft, who's had the roll for a number of years. Graeme Souness told rovers.co.uk that he felt "Barry has the makings of a fine captain, he gets frustrated when things don't go his way because his will to win is so strong. He's the type of player who leads by example and I think the rest of the squad will look up to him. (26th June 04) FULL Story rovers.co.uk |
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defender could be next?? According to reports in Italy, Rovers are keeping close tabs on Internazionale's Italy international defender Daniele Adan. SKY Sports say that the 29-year-old Inter stopper is highly rated by Ewood Park. Adani, formerly of Fiorentina, is contracted to the Giuseppe Meazza side for another year and as yet the club have not opened negotiations. (26th june 04) FULL Story SKY Sports.com |
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Season - fixtures ... Blackburn open their 2004-5 season at home to West Brom, and then face Southampton (A), Arsenal (A) and Manchester United all before the end of August! The preliminary fixture list sees a home tie with Newcastle on Boxing Day, and away at Aston Villa on New Years day. The season closes with Fulham at home (May 7th 05) and Spurs away (May 14th 05) (24th June 05) THE FULL FIXTURE LIST IS AVAILABLE ON LINE AT rovers.co.uk AND BBC Sport |
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Agent
denies Cole Swap rumour. The "Fowler for Cole" exchange has been rubbished by Andy Cole's agent Paul Stretford. Teamtalk.com quote in the Lancashire Evening Telegraph saying "There's been no contact from either club and as I'm pretty close to Kevin Keegan, Graeme Souness and, indeed, [chief executive] John Williams, I think I would know something about it if anything was happening." (21st June 04) FULL Story teamtalk.com |
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out site Voteroversactive.co.uk running polls on Rovers new signings. Checking o the vote for Javier de Pedro - out of 98 votes cast, 54% are really positive with 12% saying that at 30 the talented left winger is "Too old - Should of gone for someone younger" LINK TO SITE SURVEY rovers,co,uk... |
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on Matteo move The Lancashire Evening Telegraph report that Dominic Matteo is ready to join Blackburn Rovers in the next fortnight. The Paper quote Matteo's friends saying that he favours a move to Rovers, where he would get the chance to join up again with Graeme Souness, his manager at Anfield. The paper also say that Rovers have been trying to strike a deal which would see Leeds pay a percentage of his weekly salary, as they ironically do with Robbie Fowler at Manchester City (now also linked with a move to Ewood Park. (19th June 04) |
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August
4th - Sporting Lisbon
Rovers have confirmed a great curtain raiser at Ewood Park ahead of the start of the new season. Rovers.co.uk say the Portuguese giants will test Rovers’ preparations with an international challenge at Ewood Park on Wednesday August 4, kick off 7.45 pm. "The former European Cup winners are set to follow the likes of Barcelona, PSV Eindhoven and Lazio in what has become an annual curtain-raiser as Rovers tackle the cream of continental club sides." (16th June 04) FULL Story rovers.co.uk |
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TUGAY
to stay - another year BBC Sport confirm that Rovers midfield Turkish star TUGAY has signed a new one year contract at Ewood Park. There's also an option to extend his stay beyond the end of next season. They quote chief executive John Williams as saying "We are all delighted that he has agreed to re-sign. Tugay has proved to be a terrific signing since he first joined us three years ago." (15th June 04) FULL Story BBC Sport online |
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Rovers
confirm Matteo target. Blackburn have confirmed their interest in Leeds defender Dominic Matteo and Leeds United have given the club permission to speak to the player. Manchester City are also thought to be chasing the Scottish cap, and John Williams is quoted by BBC Sport as saying "We've held initial talks with Leeds and Dominic's agent, and those talks are ongoing." The Independent first reported potential interest a weeks ago (CLICK HERE). The Lancashire Evening Telegraph believe that Celtic are also in the chase. They say that Matteo gets up around £40,000 a week - so even with no transfer fee, that could still cost Rovers up to £2 million a season..(13th June 04) FULL Story BBC Sport online |
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Dwight
might make International return BBC Sport report that Rovers striker Dwight Yorke could make a permanent return to the Trinidad and Tobago national side. Yorke featured in the 3-0 defeat by Northern Island, and the BBC reveal that he played at the request of the Island's Prime Minister. "Dwight and I are will discuss his position with the team," coach Bertille St Clair told the Trinidad and Tobago Express. "He came out here and made people happy now we will see what will take place." The Lancashire Evening Telegraph say Yorke is likely to leave Rovers this summer after manager Graeme Souness made it clear that he is no longer part of his future plans at Ewood Park.(9th June 04) FULL Story BBC Sport online |
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on tour .. Rovers have released details of this Summers pre-season tour to Germany ... Starting on Saturday July 17 with a friendly match in Bopfingen against the local side TV Bopfingen 1861 e.V at the Jahnstadion. On Tuesday July 20, it's on to Reutlingen for the first games in a four-team tournament, The third place play-off and final matches of the tournament will take place on Friday July 23. Back home, Rovers have already announced local games against Stockport County on July 28th and Preston North End on July 31st. (8th June 04) FULL Story rovers.co.uk |
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The Independant say that Rovers have emerged as favourite to sign Leeds United captain Dominic Matteo. The paper say Graeme Souness has made an inquiry about the former Scotland international, who is being chased by a handful of Premiership clubs. They claim 30 year old Matteo could play beside Lorenzo Amoruso at the back for Rovers Dominic transfered to Leeds for Liverpool in 2000 for £4.25 million - he's now likely to cost around a quarter of that - but wages might be a problem. (8th June 04) PLAYER PROFILE (CLICK HERE) FULL Story independanmt.co.uk |
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CONGRATULATIONS
- Colin Former Rovers and Scotland Favourite - Colin Hendry has been named as new Manager of Blackpool F.C. Colin had two spells at Ewood - with Man City in between. 'Braveheart' will always be remembered for his goal in the FULL MEMBERS CUP in 1987 - Many Congratulations and good luck Colin. (7th June 04) 
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