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Crash out 2-1 as Souness makes it 200 Blackburn lost 2-1 to Portsmouth - as the south coast side opened and closed the scoring at Ewood. (FULL DETAILS FILED SOON) (27th March 04) [Ed away this week - sorry!] SEE BBCi Sport and rovers.co.uk |
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Call for Brad and Dwight? SKY Sports report that Brad Friedel is included in the United States international squad for the friendly match against Poland next week. SKY say that Friedel is likely to start ahead of the MetroStars' Jonny Walker, while six defenders will fight for three or four starting spots. Meanwhile Dwight Yorke has played down talk of a move to New York/New Jersey MetroStars, claiming he knows little of a proposed switch to the MLS. SKY Sports quote an 'LET' interview with the player ''I don't know anything about it,.I keep getting linked with different clubs all the time.'' (25th March 04) FULL Story BRAD SKY Sports (1) YORKE Sky Sports (2) |
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Gally
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Rovers
Return(ers) secure all the points for Rovers at Villa Park!!! Jonathan Stead marked his return to the first team with a goal after 36 minutes at Villa Park. But it was another returner - captain Garry Flitcroft - that opened Rovers account after 26. For Stead it was 3 in 4 appearances and for Flitcroft a 3rd this season. Andy Cole should have made it 3-0 with just 15 minutes to go. Amoruso cam on for the last couple of minutes as Stead came of after another wonderful performance. Radio Rovers commentary says that this was an all round great team effort. (20th March 04) FULL Story rover.co.uk AND BBCi Sport AND SKY Sport  AUDIO
- Graeme Souness talking to BBC Sport "This has been the most frustrating season I've ever had" |
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Yorke
and Cole - problems? BBCi Sport report that Graeme Souness was involved in a training ground incident with Dwight Yorke. Souness told BBC Sport: "There was something, but these things happen on training grounds every week in football and you move on. You want your players to be competitive and we'll speak about it." (17th March 04) Meanwhile other reports claim that team mate Andy Cole has complained to the PFA about 'unfair treatment' following a dispute with the Manager. BBCi quote Gordon Taylor as saying" I've a lot of respect for both parties and hopefully, it can all be forgotten about and we can all move on," (18th March 04) FULL BBCi Story - YORKE ALSO SKY Sport and FULL BBCi Story COLE ALSO SKY Sport UPDATE from BBCi Sport "I regret some of the things that we said " (20th March 04) ALSO
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Danns
goes out on loan again Neil Danns has joined Hartlepool on loan - for a month. The youngster was at Blackpool fro a spell earlier this season, and made quite an impact. rovers.co.uk report that the 21 year old was to go straight into the division two team fro their QPR clash.(12th March 04) FULL Story rovers.co.uk |
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stars won't face Arsenal Both Jonathan Stead and Paul Gallagher are set to miss this weekends BIG game at Ewood. Rovers.co.uk report that Graeme Souness has confirmed that although Stead is almost ready, Gallagher is still recovering from his recent injury. However Lorenzo Amoruso played for the reserves this evening. And they had another win over visitors Everton. Reserves Team Tonight was: Enckelman, Fitzgerald, Amoruso, Johansson, Gresko, Donnelly, Danns, Nelson (sub Harkins 76 mins), Morgan (sub Watt 67 mins), Yorke, Johnson. Subs not used: Yelldell, M. Taylor, Barker. * Arsenal won their latest Champions League game 2-0 at Highbury. (10th Match 2004) FULL story rovers.co.uk - Reserves story rovers.co.uk (2) Arsenal report BBCi Sport |
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Nissa
attack - no more trips says Souness The Rovers manager has banned any more overseas trips after it was revealed that Nils-Eric Johansson was subject to an attack during the teams recent trip to Marbella. BBCi Sport report that The 24-year-old defender had to fight off youths who tried to steal his mobile phone. Souness is quoted as saying "These kind of trips are finished. It's become too dangerous." (10th March 04) FULL Story BBCi Sport |
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Gally
gets' another four and a half years! Paul Gallagher - who's already established himself as a first team regular this season - hopes to make that long term. Rovers.co.uk report that the 19 year old has signed new terms that should keep him at Ewood 'till 2008. The player also got his first senior cap for Scotland this year, and says "It's been a fairytale month .,.... this is the icing on the cake." Gallagher now joins fellow young star Jonathan Stead in making long term commitments to the club. Manager Graeme Souness told the clubs official website " Paul and Jon Stead are two young strikers who could well have big futures here. They are talented and enthusiastic and also have their feet firmly on the ground. We are excited by them and believe they can only get better."(8th March 2004) FULL Story rovers.co.uk AND BBCi Sport ALSO SKY Sports |
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last a penalty! and a win over Man Utd at Ewood Park! Blackburn Rovers Youth team beat Manchester United 2-0 at Ewood Park to claim a place in this years semi-finals of the FA Youth Cup. In a game that Rovers dominated Sergio Peter was brought down after 16 minutes and Joel Byrom scored from the penalty spot. Late in the second half Keith Barker assured a place in the semi's with a lovely goal to make it 2-0. 3206 attended Ewood, helping to create a great atmosphere and enjoy a good afternoon watching the youngsters success. (6th March 04) FULL Story (minute by minute) rovers.co.uk FULL Story rovers.co.uk |
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Kelly takes early retirement .. Rovers and Republic of Ireland Keeper Alan Kelly has taken medical advice to end his playing career. Alan, who suffered a finger injury at the start of season, sadly won't play again for Rovers. His track record is impressive - playing 34 times for the Republic of Ireland and 470 appearances for his five clubs. Rovers World offer an exclusive interview with the player (CLICK HERE) [an subscription service). 5th March 04) FULL Story rovers.co.uk AND BBCi Sport. |
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Duff's
not a happy bunny! Former Rovers favourite Damien Duff has been quoted in The Sun as being "angry" about the new deal for Arjen Robben at Chelsea. The player is quotes by BBCi Sport as saying "I must admit it was a bit of a kick in the teeth after two months out to hear about it. But I will just have to carry on doing what I always do and work hard." Damien was described by the Rovers Manager as one of the best left wingers in the world - but Damien also says "I hear that Robben is a left-winger but I do not play there very often so maybe I will get a game somewhere else in the team" (4th March 04) FULL Story BBCi Sport |
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Ready for Return.. There's good news on the injury front - with reports of returns for both Lorenzo Amoruso and Steven Reid. BBCi Sport say that both players have joined the squad for a training camp in Marbella and now hope to be facing Arsenal on 13 March. Thanks to long term injuries - the pair have only managed 18 Premiership games between the,m this season. (4th March 04) FULL Story BBCi Sport |
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Jay Jay - they say! The Lancashire Evening Telegraph report sources close to the Blackburn Manger as rubbishing stories of a move for Bolton star Jay Jay Okocha. They quote the source as saying "Graeme has no interest in Jay-Jay Okocha whatsoever. There's no doubt Jay-Jay is a huge crowd pleaser but he's just not Graeme's type of player and he won't be coming to Ewood Park this summer." The paper claim that Bolton will now try and sign their hero for another season (2nd Feb 04) FULL Story thisislancashire.co.uk |
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Brett
offers hopes for progress Rovers midfielder Brett Emerton has been talking of his hopes for the rest of the season, following the point at home to Southampton. The player is quoted by BBCi Sport as saying:- "We just have to stick together, give 100% and the results will come. I think there are a lot of positives to take from the second half against Southampton. "That has been the story of our season, we get behind and then we come back and play well in the second half." (2nd Feb 04) FULL Story BBCi Sport |
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Andreson
happy with debut .. Martin Andreson has been talking about his debut for Rovers against Southampton at Ewood. The player who's with the club 'till the end of this season is quoted on SKY Sports talking to broadcaster TV2 Nettavisen. He told them; "It was good getting started with the first team, I will not judge myself, but I felt it went well. We should absolutely have won the game. Southampton was best in the first half, but in the second half we were clearly better." (1st March 2004) FULL Story SKY Sports |
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