http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/ This Is Lancashire /sport/football/premiership/ en-gb Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:07:41 +0100 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:07:41 +0100 http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/resources/images/506537/?type=rsslogo http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/ http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/4483986.Blackburn_Rovers_snub_Fulham_interest_in_Andrews/?ref=rss BLACKBURN Rovers have told Fulham that midfielder Keith Andrews is not available after the London club made an approach. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:54:35 +0100 d80f2317f0b1d2d9836768bf1c4798c1 http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/4482996.Blackburn_Rovers_boss_looks_for____real_quality___/?ref=rss WHILE Sam Allardyce’s striker search extends worldwide as he bids to find the ideal replacement for Roque Santa Cruz for the right money, his preference remains on adding ‘proven Premier League quality’. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:10:00 +0100 69ea0cbc3229d95be1bbb7f79349eddc http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/4483841.Blackburn_Rovers_versus_Burnley_switched_for_Sky/?ref=rss THE East Lancashire derby between Blackburn Rovers and Burnley has been put back a day to Sunday, October 18. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:49:23 +0100 ea7a7f5fc761bc5065b2236a68eba304 http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/4482945.Blackburn_Rovers_look_to_hijack_Sunderland_s_Bent_swoop/?ref=rss BLACKBURN Rovers are considering attempting to hijack Sunderland’s protracted move for Tottenham’s Darren Bent as they continue their search for a ‘proven Premier League’ striker. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:52:43 +0100 0519a951a5cf1a4b55d543b9896237dd http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/4483077.New_Blackburn_Rovers_shirt_to_go_on_sale/?ref=rss BLACKBURN Rovers fans will get their first glimpse of the club’s new home strip when it hits the streets later this week. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:18:30 +0100 63e61712a813f4de08ebde43fc91777d http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/4482186.Davis_grabs_number_23_shirt/?ref=rss SEAN Davis has followed David Beckham’s example by demanding the number 23 on his Wanderers kit this season. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:10:00 +0100 e59570c22d83b8aba158268bfe860fcf http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/4479688.Wanderers_to_resume_Cahill_talks/?ref=rss WANDERERS plan to resume talks with Gary Cahill over an extended contract after he returns from his summer break. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:00:00 +0100 f5f843cb9e03e59a3bf2bc195edcae94 http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/4480470.No_Blackburn_Rovers_move_for_Crouch_or_Zaki/?ref=rss BLACKBURN Rovers boss Sam Allardyce has distanced himself from a move for Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:50:00 +0100 443b9bf2b83fe354f967cc0c4ee8489b http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/4480454.Blackburn_Rovers_trialist_Vieri__is_a_long_shot_/?ref=rss SAM Allardyce admits Christian Vieri’s Blackburn Rovers trial is a “long shot” but has not ruled out a repeat of Youri Djorkaeff’s Bolton Wanderers success story. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:50:00 +0100 719879cb115edcbcefdbfd9fb5624856 http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/4482181.Megson_targets_six_of_the_best/?ref=rss GARY Megson has revealed that he wants to sign SIX more players before the season kicks-off on August 15. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:15:03 +0100 a3999291f87935cc47d506a40f64205f http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/4479687.Jonathan_Greening_slipping_off_Whites_radar/?ref=rss WANDERERS are unlikely to make a move for unsettled West Brom midfielder Jonathan Greening. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:00:00 +0100 c0ea0376c11871765dc083f6da7412c8 http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/4480440.Big_Sam__Star_men_are_staying_with_Blackburn_Rovers/?ref=rss SAM Allardyce insists Blackburn Rovers will not sell any more of their best players this summer as he continues his bid to build a “stronger and higher quality” Premier League squad. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:27:07 +0100 0da9cb06429410f49893119a3c251912 http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/4479692.Wanderers_close_in_on_Cahill_talks/?ref=rss WANDERERS plan to resume talks with Gary Cahill over an extended contract after he returns from his summer break. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100 03aecb568dd67fcdfbd404633b29954f http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/4478660.Sam_on_lookout_as_Blackburn_Rovers_coach_linked_with_MK_Dons/?ref=rss BLACKBURN Rovers assistant first team coach Karl Robinson looks set to be reunited with his former Ewood Park boss Paul Ince after MK Dons made an approach for him. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:54:57 +0100 8b986d0c5dd922c19518540ea9b1746e http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/4478518.Blackburn_Rovers_boss_ends_van_Nistelrooy_interest/?ref=rss BLACKBURN Rovers boss Sam Allardyce has today confirmed that he will not be pursuing his interest in Ruud van Nistelrooy. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:58:28 +0100 1c5681deb4aab2ec11b1f8c7c67945da http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/4477876.Grella__Blackburn_Rovers_fans_will_see_the_real_me/?ref=rss VINCE Grella has assured Blackburn Rovers fans they will see the ‘real him’ next season as he looks to make the forthcoming pre-season the platform for a “long and prosperous” Ewood Park career. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:53:01 +0100 6eedf3d80471f654ad0b82a01442d4e2 http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/4477888.Allardyce_eyes_cup_success_for_Blackburn_Rovers_instead_of_Europe/?ref=rss SAM Allardyce has his sights set on cup final glory this season after admitting European football could prove a step too far for Rovers’ limited resources. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:59:54 +0100 60fde058c5b4675ba9678d6a06bae9e5 http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/4477560.Wanderers_will_not_be_rushed_into_signings/?ref=rss CHRIS Evans is sure that Wanderers’ patient approach will pay-off in the transfer stakes. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:30:00 +0100 437047df4882501f800f42275b78cb26 http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/4477558.Megson_targets_double_boost/?ref=rss GARY Megson remains hopeful that deadlocked deals involving Ferrie Bodde and Paul Robinson will be broken by the end of this week. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:10:00 +0100 685db7045811d5631b28f5eb4dab5e49 http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/4476898.Samba_plays_down_rumours_over_Blackburn_Rovers_future/?ref=rss CHRIS Samba has played down speculation that he could leave Blackburn Rovers. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:39:45 +0100 7c335211ee0a01c463aab7112deab8ab http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/4476400.Vieri_joins_Blackburn_Rovers_training_camp/?ref=rss BLACKBURN Rovers are still cautious about a move for Italian striker Christian Vieri - even though it has been confirmed that the 35-year-old has now linked up with their pre-season training camp in Austria. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:17:57 +0100 c86fdb5c6d10605bf865eacd2ad2be6f http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/4475993.Blackburn_Rovers_to_open_talks_with_midfield_duo/?ref=rss BLACKBURN Rovers are set to open contract talks with midfielders Steven Reid and David Dunn in the next few weeks. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:30:00 +0100 13d9a72eaaf09246a0ba34597b2afa0b http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/4475997.Blackburn_Rovers_make_van_Nistelrooy_enquiry/?ref=rss BLACKBURN Rovers have now made an enquiry about Ruud van Nistelrooy. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:01:25 +0100 26b15eba00eb522d05433f65be9228f6 http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/4475988.Big_Sam__Blackburn_Rovers_had_to_sell_Derbyshire/?ref=rss SAM Allardyce has insisted that Blackburn Rovers would have been making a mistake by keeping Matt Derbyshire – because he wanted to leave just as much as Roque Santa Cruz. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:57:48 +0100 125cfadf8f6ebcdb88adb3d34c82eb8b http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/4475816.Whites_on_Greening_alert/?ref=rss WANDERERS are poised to switch to Plan B after their long-standing pursuit of Swansea City midfielder Ferrie Bodde hit the rocks. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:50:00 +0100 c06e99b34a7e18cf2b94c424f617454c http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/4475815.Megson_set_for_Knight_raid/?ref=rss GARY Megson is considering a £3million raid on Aston Villa for defender Zat Knight. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:00:00 +0100 c7a4a3d6a786838e54815c152a49101f http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/4475491.Blackburn_Rovers_arrange_new_pre_season_tour/?ref=rss BLACKBURN Rovers will travel to Italy and Croatia for a hastily rearranged pre-season tour. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 06:00:00 +0100 6869756cdb199bd50e923724c658fd7e http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/4474623.Window_chopping_for_Blackburn_Rovers_chief/?ref=rss BLACKBURN Rovers may consider letting more players leave to raise funds - but only after they have a new striker on board. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:20:00 +0100 bba7653bbd601e120795b8f3a7e7f759 http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/4475009.Whites_suffer_Bodde_blow/?ref=rss WANDERERS are ready to shelve their interest in Swansea City midfielder Ferrie Bodde after the Championship club rejected an improved £3.5million offer last night. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100 476566eaf9364824bd789fced9681957 http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/4464289.Kevin_Gallacher_life_story_part_1__I_never_knew_how_lucky_I_was_____until_surgeon_told_me_the_truth/?ref=rss In the first part of our six-day series on former Rovers favourite Kevin Gallacher, the Scottish striker tells us how his football career almost came to an abrupt and shocking end after being told by surgeons that he may never play again following a terrible leg break against Arsenal back in 1995. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:00:00 +0100 e2f8855f29f1d60479dc0ab99290507c