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Blackburn Rovers blow as Emerton ruled out for two-weeks

12:10pm Monday 3rd November 2008

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BRETT Emerton is expected to be out of action for at least the next fortnight as Paul Ince’s walking wounded list continues to grow.

The Australian midfielder suffered a hamstring strain late in Saturday’s 2-2 draw at the Hawthorns and will have a scan early this week to assess the damage.

Rovers boss Ince believes his absence could be between two to four weeks though to join the likes of Roque Santa Cruz, Andre Ooijer, David Dunn and Steven Reid on the sidelines.

Benni McCarthy will also miss Sunday’s visit of Chelsea after the weekend’s harsh dismissal leave him having to serve a one-match suspension.

A frustrated Ince said: “I have lost Benni and I have lost Brett with a hamstring.

"I am not sure the situation with Roque but things are conspiring against us but we stay strong as a unit.

“It could be two or four weeks, it depends what grade it is.

“Of course, Brett will be a big miss.”

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ripleywonder, Chester says...
12:12pm Mon 3 Nov 08

we are f*cked.

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makaveli96, Blackburn says...
1:11pm Mon 3 Nov 08

This is a major blow. We dont have the squad the big boys have , so we will just have to make do.

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king Monkey, blackburn says...
1:57pm Mon 3 Nov 08

Thats it Ooijer on RW v Chelsea

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Morst the 88th min Heartbreaker, Accrington says...
4:35pm Mon 3 Nov 08

ripleywonder wrote:
we are f*cked.
Ripley - don't talk Cr*p. If we are what you suggest on the basis of losing Emerton for two weeks then we were already stuffed.
OK his been a bit better this year but no world beater.

30 YEARS AND COUNTING!

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bed and breakfast man !, dewsbury says...
6:18pm Mon 3 Nov 08

i like brett,hes a good worker,hope he gets fit soon.......

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coxy2462, Chesterfield says...
8:35pm Mon 3 Nov 08

Why do we have so many injuries? It hasn't been like this for a long time (correct me if i'm wrong) but hughes used to keep everyone fit, is it Ince or is it bad luck? I'm fully behind Paul ince but i can't get my head around the fact every week someone else is out injured.

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Bangkok Rover, Bangkok says...
12:52am Tue 4 Nov 08

It is a massive blow - Brett's been arguably our best and most consistent player this season. He's always a good outlet as he's great at maintaining possession - something we need against any side, particularly Chelsea. Hope he's back sooner rather than later!

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