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Bolton Wanderers in queue for Blackburn Rovers midfielder

3:50pm Tuesday 7th October 2008

BOLTON Wanderers are leading the chase for out-of-favour Rovers’ midfielder Aaron Mokoena, with his Ewood Park contract expiring this summer.

Brown sets sights on Blackburn Rovers' No1 shirt

FOCUSED: Jason Brown

10:42am Tuesday 7th October 2008

JASON Brown has set his sights on the number one jersey for club and country – hailing “Premier League greatest” Brad Friedel his inspiration.

Joe Scuderi aims to fire Italian cricket dream

ITALIAN JOB: Joe Scuderi is fronting Italy’s World Cup qualifying campaign

1:50pm Tuesday 7th October 2008

FORMER Lancashire star Joe Scuderi is hoping to turn Italy into world-beaters after retiring from league cricket.

Lakeland anger as four sent off for Blackburn Ladies

12:50pm Tuesday 7th October 2008

A RAGING Adam Lakeland has accused ‘dodgy refereeing’ of “making a mockery of the women’s game” after four of his Blackburn Rovers Ladies players saw red to get dumped out of the League Cup.

We won't panic, says Accrington Stanley keeper

12:40pm Tuesday 7th October 2008

GOALKEEPER Kenny Arthur says Accrington Stanley must not panic after Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at Barnet extended their run without a win to seven matches.

Lancashire Trophy first round draw

10:58am Tuesday 7th October 2008

Rossendale United have been drawn at home to UniBond First Division North neighbours Clitheroe in the first round of the Lancashire FA Co-Operative Trophy.

Blackburn Rovers defender seals loan deal to Preston North End

8:30pm Monday 6th October 2008

PRESTON North End have signed Blackburn Rovers defender Eddie Nolan on an three-month emergency loan deal.

Brown's Blackburn Rovers dream ruined by referee

VID NASTY: Wes Brown (left) heads the ball into the net, but Blackburn goalkeeper Jason Brown is clearly impeded by United defender Nemanja Vidic

4:07pm Monday 6th October 2008

ROVERS goalkeeper Jason Brown admits playing against Manchester United's world-class stars was a ‘dream come true’ – but insists the champions’ ‘dodgy’ opener was a match-turner.

Blackburn Rovers boss: Referees must face bans for poor decisions

OUTRAGED: Ince tackles Bennett

1:40pm Monday 6th October 2008

ROVERS boss Paul Ince has called for referees to start paying for their actions after slamming Steve Bennett’s display in Saturday night’s Manchester United defeat.


UK News

Prisons facing 'violence risk'

A hard-drive containing the personal details of 5,000 prison officers is missing

Updated 3:37pm Tuesday 7th October 2008

A prison governors' leader warned of a "serious risk" of disturbances in jails in England and Wales because of a shortage of funding.


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