THE ESSENTIAL

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce believes he has laid the foundations for the club's future success by giving youth a chance at Ewood Park.

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce has played down speculation linking midfielder Morten Gamst Pedersen with Old Firm giants Celtic.

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce believes changes to the existing structure of the Premier League would "kill the fairytale of football".

Benni McCarthy wants to quit Blackburn in January as Sam Allardyce does not want a striker that can "hold the ball up and score goals".

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce is resigned to sending striker Franco Di Santo back to Chelsea in January when his loan move finishes.

Premier League side Blackburn Rovers are to lend a helping hand to beleaguered Accrington by playing against the cash-strapped club.

Blackburn's Paul Robinson is not holding out much hope of winning back his England place - and is simply focusing on doing well for Rovers.

Sam Allardyce is confident Franco Di Santo will be "great" for Blackburn, but expects the striker to return to Chelsea in January.

Newcastle have signed Georgia international defender Zurab Khizanishvili on a three-month loan deal from Premier League side Blackburn.

Michel Salgado believes Blackburn can challenge for Europe after admitting his Rovers debut against Wolves was a "big day" in his career.

TRANSFERS

Who? - Benni McCarthy
Where is he? - Blackburn Rovers
Who is he linked with? - West Ham United
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Who? - Eidur Gudjohnsen
Where is he? - Monaco
Who is he linked with? - Blackburn Rovers
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