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• Recent inactivity
  A lack of a home-based internet connection has led to the site going unupdated for quite some time. Updates will continue to be infrequent as this is unlikely to be resolved soon. I do intend to get b…

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• Where there’s a blame …
  It’s official, Rovers’ best young prospect – and probably the best thing to come from the youth setup at Ewood since David Dunn – has gone. In a few years time, when Jones is captain of Englan…

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• We are Premier League
  Well, we’ve done it. Rovers made it as difficult as they possibly could in the end but we’ve finished with a superb away win and safety well and truly secured. The three points made no odds in the…

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• What are the odds?
  If you’re the sort that enjoys heading down to play casino, you may have a little flutter on this weekend’s vital relegation battle. In some cases, it may help you console yourself should the wor…

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• Lightening the mood: Attempt no 1
  Brian Sewell’s guide to the relegation battle via The Daily Mash BLACKBURN ROVERS A fact known only to cognoscenti is that the radio disc jockey Tony Blackburn is a remarkably accomplished experimen…

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Sky  

• Kean - Red card was costly
  Steve Kean endured a tough afternoon at Emirates Stadium on Saturday, with Blackburn finding themselves on the wrong end of a 7-1 scoreline.

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• Premier League round-up
  Manchester City moved clear at the top, Arsenal enjoyed key contributions from the past, present and future and Djibril Cisse saw red.

  about 14 hours ago
   
• Gunners rock 10-man Rovers
  Arsenal put their recent troubles behind them to ease past Blackburn at Emirates Stadium, with Robin van Persie bagging a hat-trick in a 7-1 win.

  yesterday
   
• Andrews hits out at Blackburn
  West Brom's Keith Andrews told Blackburn he had no desire to play for them after being treated in a way he feels was 'a disgrace'.

  yesterday
   
• Dunn has sympathy for Kean
  Blackburn midfielder David Dunn believes Steve Kean's dignity has shone through during a period when he has had to deal with a lot of pressure.

  yesterday
   

Eurosport  

• Dominant Gunners turn back the clock to shoot down Rovers
  A hat-trick from a Dutchman, a goal from Thierry Henry and a crushing 7-1 victory on Saturday had Arsenal fans dreaming of the old days as they beat Blackburn Rovers for their first Premier League win…

  about 9 hours ago
   
• Kean distraught after thumping
  Blackburn boss Steve Kean found no positives to take from their humiliating 7-1 defeat at Arsenal

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• Wenger just glad to win
  Arsene Wenger refused to get carried away with Arsenal's 7-1 thrashing of 10-man Blackburn at Emirates Stadium.

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• Van Persie hits hat-trick as Arsenal crush Blackburn 7-1
  Robin van Persie scored a hat-trick as Arsenal crushed a woeful Blackburn Rovers 7-1 to chalk up their first league victory of 2012 at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

  about 13 hours ago
   
• Premier League - RVP hits treble in Arsenal romp
  Robin van Persie hit a hat-trick as Arsenal halted their poor recent run with a 7-1 win at home to 10-man Blackburn Rovers.

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BBC  

• Blackburn boss Steve Kean - we let ourselves down
  Blackburn manager Steve Kean admits that his side let themselves down in a 7-1 Premier League thrashing away to Arsenal.

  about 13 hours ago
   
• Arsenal 7-1 Blackburn
  Robin van Persie's hat-trick, two goals from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Mikel Arteta's strike and Thierry Henry's late goal help Arsenal thump Blackburn.

  about 15 hours ago
   
• Ryan Nelsen signs for Spurs after Blackburn cancel contract
  Tottenham sign Ryan Nelsen on a free transfer after Blackburn cancelled his contract.

  about 3 days ago
   
• Blackburn 0-2 Newcastle
  Blackburn's relegation worries increase following defeat after own goal by Scott Dann and Gabriel Obertan stoppage time goal.

  about 3 days ago
   
• Keith Andrews joins West Brom from Blackburn Rovers
  West Brom sign Keith Andrews on a free transfer from Blackburn for the remainder of the season.

  about 4 days ago
   

Mirror  

• EXCLUSIVE: Terry planned to retire from England after Euro 2012
  FA set to introduce code of conduct for international players

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• FSF Team of the Month: Hat-trick hero Dempsey earns rave reviews
  Fulham midfielder was the star performer in January

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• Andy Dunn's Big Match Verdict: Why Walcott and Oxlade-Chamberlain can give England wings at Euro 2012
  Right, brace yourself. Here comes a feelgood story for the English game. Not a magistrate, a judge, a jury, a rift, a feud, an angry manager, a disillusioned ex-captain or an allegation in sight. Just…

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• Arsenal 7-1 Blackburn: Sunday Mirror match report
  Robin Van Persie proves worthy successor to Thierry Henry with a hat-trick

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• Why England can't afford to take John Terry to Euro 2012
  The irony is pretty brutal. Without even being tried, John Terry’s England career – yes, career – has surely been terminated by a magistrate. And terminated by those who still believe footballer…

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Telegraph  

• Arsenal 7 Blackburn Rovers 1: match report
  Robin van Persie hits a hat-trick as Arsenal rout 10-man Blackburn for first Premier League win this year.

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• Arsenal v Blackburn Rovers: live
  Preview of the Premier League game between Arsenal and Blackburn Rovers at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday Feb 4, 2012, kick-off 13:00 GMT.

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• Arsenal v Blackburn Rovers: match preview
  Preview of the Premier League game between Arsenal and Blackburn Rovers at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday Feb 4, 2012, kick-off 13:00 GMT.

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• Blackburn Rovers' Christopher Samba will not face Arsenal in row over not selling him
  Centre-back remains angry at not being sold in January transfer window.

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• Tottenham Hotspur sign New Zealand captain Ryan Nelsen from Blackburn Rovers
  Tottenham have confirmed the signing of defender Ryan Nelsen from fellow Premier League side Blackburn.

  about 3 days ago
   

Guardian  

• Arsenal 7-1 Blackburn Rovers | Premier League match report
  Mutiny? What mutiny? For a change, Arsène Wenger was surrounded by nothing but jovial faces as his team, and their supporters, remembered what it is like to thoroughly enjoy a game of football. No pr…

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• Local lad David Dunn shares fans' pain at Blackburn Rovers' plight
  Midfielder has become focal point for angry supporters seeking to make sense of struggling Blackburn's ownersAs David Dunn considers the questions put to him inside Blackburn Rovers' Brockhall trainin…

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• Squad sheets: Arsenal v Blackburn Rovers
  These are challenging times for Arsène Wenger. Arsenal are still searching for their first Premier League win of the year and the transfer window has closed without any stellar signings arriving. Pat…

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• Tottenham confirm signing of released Blackburn defender Ryan Nelsen
  Nelsen completes move to Spurs as a free agent. Opportunity was 'something I couldn't turn down'Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of the New Zealand defender Ryan Nelsen after his contrac…

  about 3 days ago
   
• Blackburn Rovers 0-2 Newcastle United | Premier League match report
  Steve Kean has made an uneasy truce with Blackburn Rovers supporters and the atmosphere at Ewood games is nothing like as rancorous as it was before Christmas, yet patience will soon be wearing thin a…

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Football.co.uk  

• Arsenal 7-1 Blackburn: Report
  Seven heaven for GunnersRobin van Persie smashed a hat-trick as Arsenal thrashed 10-man Blackburn to win in the Barclays Premier League for the first time this year...

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• Team lineups: Arsenal v Blackburn Rovers 04 Feb 2012
  Confirmation of the starting eleven and substitutes named for today's early kick-off away to Arsenal...

  yesterday
   
• Blackburn Rovers away at Arsenal - Follow LIVE text commentary
  Blackburn Rovers away at Arsenal Follow all the action as Blackburn Rovers travel away to Arsenal at Emirates Stadium in the Premier League on 04-Feb-2012...

  yesterday
   
• Kean rules out Samba recall
  Blackburn captain Christopher Samba is fit and available but will not be in the squad for Saturday's trip to Arsenal, Rovers boss Steve Kean has said...

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• Club-by-club Premier League transfer round-up - Blackburn
  Blackburn RoversIn: Anthony Modeste (Bordeaux, loan, Marcus Olsson (Halmstads, free, Bradley Orr (QPR, undisclosed)Out: Jason Roberts (Reading, free), Keith Andrews (West Brom, free), Ryan Nelsen (Tot…

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Vital Blackburn Rovers  

• Arsenal Destroy Rovers
  Arsenal Destroy RoversVitalfootball: Blackburn: 05/02/2012 00:31:00 In what can only be described as an embarrassing, lack-lustre performance, Blackburn Rovers were humiliated and destroyed by a cli…

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• Still no Samba
  Still no SambaVitalfootball: Blackburn: 03/02/2012 09:43:00He's out of the squad to face Arsenal this weekend

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• Blackburn Rovers FM 2012 Composure Rating - 1
  Blackburn Rovers FM 2012 Composure Rating - 1Vitalfootball: Blackburn: 02/02/2012 09:09:00No Yakubu = No Composure

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• Newcastle Steal 3 Points at Ewood
  Newcastle Steal 3 Points at EwoodVitalfootball: Blackburn: 02/02/2012 06:30:00Blackburn Rovers were left wondering how they failed to take all 3 points, let alone lose 2-0 to a rather lacklustre New…

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• Pivkovski departs Rovers on loan with a view...
  Pivkovski departs Rovers on loan with a view...Vitalfootball: Blackburn: 01/02/2012 15:07:00Hot young academy prospect allowed to leave for pastures new...

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Blackburn Rovers Mad  

• Arsenal 7-1 Blackburn- Report
  Arsenal 7-1 Blackburn- Report.

  about 13 hours ago
   
• Team lineups: Arsenal v Blackburn Rovers 04 Feb 2012
  Confirmation of the starting eleven and substitutes named for today's early kick-off away to Arsenal.

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• FM Preview: Arsenal v Blackburn Rovers 04 Feb 2012
  FootyMad attempt to assist you with their form guide as Arsenal take on Blackburn Rovers in a Premier League match on 4th February 2012 at 13:00.

  about 2 days ago
   
• Kean Holding Talks With Chris Samba
  The next task that Blackburn boss Steve Kean is going to set about is having a chat with Chris Samba.

  about 3 days ago
   
• Spurs Confirm Nelsen Capture
  It has been confirmed that Tottenham have completed the signing of Ryan Nelsen following him leaving Rovers.

  about 3 days ago