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Kevin Gallacher life story part 1: I never knew how lucky I was ... until surgeon told me the truth

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:00:00 +0100

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.

Kevin Gallacher life story part 2: Growing up was tough as grandson of late great Patsy

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:00:00 +0100

In the second part of our series on ex-Rovers favourite Kevin Gallacher, the Scot reveals his upbringing and how he coped as being the grandson of one of Scotland’s most revered footballers.

Kevin Gallacher life story part 3: Kenny told me to shut my eyes during a drive through Blackburn

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:00:00 +0100

AFTER being told to ‘close his eyes’ when driving through Blackburn, you couldn’t have blamed Kevin Gallacher for instantly pulling out of a surprise move to an unglamorous Rovers.

Kevin Gallacher life story part 4: We should have built on Premier win

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:00:00 +0100

In the four part of our six-day series on ex-Rovers favourite Kevin Gallacher tells how the club’s 1994/95 Premier League title win changed life forever at Rovers.

Big Sam: We may wait till end of window for new Blackburn Rovers striker

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:09:44 +0100

BLACKBURN Rovers boss Sam Allardyce may be prepared to wait until August 31 in his bid to sign a proven goalscorer.

No van der Meyde deal expected at Blackburn Rovers

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:36:28 +0100

BLACKBURN Rovers have not invited former Everton winger Andy van der Meyde to pre-season training, contrary to reports elsewhere.

Blackburn Rovers close in on teenage Austrian striker

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:37:32 +0100

BLACKBURN Rovers may be about to make an addition to their youth team as they close in on 16-year-old Austrian striker Toni Vastic

Verdict due on Blackburn Rovers striker's work permit bid

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:20:00 +0100

UPDATE Blackburn Rovers are expecting news shortly on the result of their appeal against David Hoilett’s work permit refusal.

Blackburn Rovers squad back in training

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:00:00 +0100

STEVEN N’Zonzi linked up with his new team-mates yesterday as the Blackburn Rovers squad returned for their first day of pre-season training.

Santa Cruz: I didn't cause trouble at Blackburn Rovers

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:59:19 +0100

ROQUE Santa Cruz has hit back at critics who labelled him a trouble-maker during his final season at Blackburn Rovers.