Team news ahead of Chelsea vs Blackburn Rovers in the Premier League this afternoon. Kick-off time is at 3pm at Stamford Bridge, synchronized with the rest of the final games of the season and the game won’t be televised live in the UK.
Chelsea’s centre-back pairing Gary Cahill and David Luiz will both sit out today as manager Roberto Di Matteo attempts to nurse them through their hamstring injuries so they can be fit for Saturday’s Champions League final. Captain John Terry is suspended for that final as is defender Branislav Ivanovic, so they will partner each other at the heart of the defence today.
John Obi Mikel is struggling with a knee injury so he is likely to sit out and not be risked. Elsewhere, boss Di Matteo said on Friday that he would call upon some of Chelsea’s youngsters in the match against Rovers...
Chelsea’s centre-back pairing Gary Cahill and David Luiz will both sit out today as manager Roberto Di Matteo attempts to nurse them through their hamstring injuries so they can be fit for Saturday’s Champions League final. Captain John Terry is suspended for that final as is defender Branislav Ivanovic, so they will partner each other at the heart of the defence today.
John Obi Mikel is struggling with a knee injury so he is likely to sit out and not be risked. Elsewhere, boss Di Matteo said on Friday that he would call upon some of Chelsea’s youngsters in the match against Rovers...
- 5/13/2012
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
Blackburn Rovers have one last roll of the dice tonight in their increasingly losing fight for survival when they take on Wigan tonight in the Sky Sports Monday Night Football attraction. The Latics will be going all out for the win knowing that a draw tonight might even be enough to keep them up depending on the results at the weekend. Blackburn however know they must win tonight.
Kick-off at Ewood Park is at 8pm.
Rovers boss Steve Kean could welcome Martin Olsson back to the side having missed the last three games with a groin complaint. Kean will give the player a late fitness test, as he also will to Bradley Orr (achilles).
Defender Grant Hanley (knee) is still sidelined.
Kean has confirmed that forward David Goodwillie will be part of the squad despite his community service order issued earlier in the week for assaulting a man in Glasgow.
Kick-off at Ewood Park is at 8pm.
Rovers boss Steve Kean could welcome Martin Olsson back to the side having missed the last three games with a groin complaint. Kean will give the player a late fitness test, as he also will to Bradley Orr (achilles).
Defender Grant Hanley (knee) is still sidelined.
Kean has confirmed that forward David Goodwillie will be part of the squad despite his community service order issued earlier in the week for assaulting a man in Glasgow.
- 5/7/2012
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
Tottenham cruised to a 2-0 victory over a lifeless Blackburn side, in a game that was lit up by a sensational second-half free-kick from Kyle Walker, and moves Spurs back into the Champions League places.
It was a particularly insipid performance from Rovers who failed to register a single shot of any kind and now face the possibility of being relegated next Monday when they face Wigan.
Tottenham, on the other hand, dominated from start to finish and having taken the lead through Rafael van der Vaart half-way through the first period there was only ever going to be one outcome to this match.
Aaron Lennon missed a glorious opportunity to put his side 1-0 up within the first 60 seconds of the game but the winger failed to put the ball in the net after superb play by Luka Modric down the left. The Croatian burst through the Blackburn ranks...
It was a particularly insipid performance from Rovers who failed to register a single shot of any kind and now face the possibility of being relegated next Monday when they face Wigan.
Tottenham, on the other hand, dominated from start to finish and having taken the lead through Rafael van der Vaart half-way through the first period there was only ever going to be one outcome to this match.
Aaron Lennon missed a glorious opportunity to put his side 1-0 up within the first 60 seconds of the game but the winger failed to put the ball in the net after superb play by Luka Modric down the left. The Croatian burst through the Blackburn ranks...
- 4/29/2012
- by Jack Bond
- Obsessed with Film
Tottenham Hotspur vs Blackburn Rovers is the Sky Sports Super Sunday match in the Premier League this afternoon. Kick-off time is at 4pm from White Hart Lane with Spurs looking to claw back fourth place in the league and Rovers fighting for their lives at the foot of the table.
For Tottenham, Younes Kaboul (knee) and Emmanuel Adebayor (hamstring) have recovered from their injuries and could be available for selection. Once again Ledley King is a doubt with his chronic knee problems.
Full-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto will be ruled out for the rest of the season with a shoulder injury that he picked up in the defeat at Queens Park Rangers last weekend.
Spurs have long-term absentees in Tom Huddlestone (ankle), Niko Kranjcar (knee) and Michael Dawson (ankle).
Blackburn Rovers have no fresh injury concerns going into today’s match with boss Steve Kean having just about a full squad to...
For Tottenham, Younes Kaboul (knee) and Emmanuel Adebayor (hamstring) have recovered from their injuries and could be available for selection. Once again Ledley King is a doubt with his chronic knee problems.
Full-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto will be ruled out for the rest of the season with a shoulder injury that he picked up in the defeat at Queens Park Rangers last weekend.
Spurs have long-term absentees in Tom Huddlestone (ankle), Niko Kranjcar (knee) and Michael Dawson (ankle).
Blackburn Rovers have no fresh injury concerns going into today’s match with boss Steve Kean having just about a full squad to...
- 4/29/2012
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
Team news ahead of Blackburn Rovers vs Norwich City in the Premier League this afternoon. Kick-off time at Ewood Park is at 3pm and the match is not being screened live in the UK.
Blackburn will be missing defender Grant Hanley for the rest of the season with an ankle ligament injury. Top scorer Yakubu should be fit to play however after overcoming his knee injury. Junior Hoilett is also available for selection after recovering from a hamstring injury.
Bradley Orr (achilles) should also be fit to play but less likely to start is Martin Olsson (groin).
For Norwich, striker James Vaughn is back in the squad after recovering from his long-term knee and hamstring problems.
Zak Whitbread (calf) remains doubtful for the Canaries and defenders Marc Tierney (groin) and Daniel Ayala (knee) will be missing for the rest of the season.
Line-ups from;
Blackburn (from): Robinson, Orr, Dann,...
Blackburn will be missing defender Grant Hanley for the rest of the season with an ankle ligament injury. Top scorer Yakubu should be fit to play however after overcoming his knee injury. Junior Hoilett is also available for selection after recovering from a hamstring injury.
Bradley Orr (achilles) should also be fit to play but less likely to start is Martin Olsson (groin).
For Norwich, striker James Vaughn is back in the squad after recovering from his long-term knee and hamstring problems.
Zak Whitbread (calf) remains doubtful for the Canaries and defenders Marc Tierney (groin) and Daniel Ayala (knee) will be missing for the rest of the season.
Line-ups from;
Blackburn (from): Robinson, Orr, Dann,...
- 4/21/2012
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
Team news ahead of Blackburn Rovers vs Liverpool, tonight’s only Premier League match on the fixture list. The game has an 8pm kick-off at Ewood Park and is being screened live on Sky Sports in the UK.
Rovers striker Anthony Modeste is suspended for tonight’s game after the on-loan Bordeaux forward picked up a red card for violent conduct during Saturday’s 3-0 away defeat against West Brom. He will miss the next three games.
Manager Steve Kean will give late fitness checks to defender Martin Olsson who took a shoulder injury knock at The Hawthorns. Encouragingly he did manage to finish the full 90 minutes of that game.
For Liverpool, defender Daniel Agger may return to the starting line-up after missing the past six weeks worth of action with a cracked rib. He appeared from the bench against Aston Villa at the weekend and will be hoping to...
Rovers striker Anthony Modeste is suspended for tonight’s game after the on-loan Bordeaux forward picked up a red card for violent conduct during Saturday’s 3-0 away defeat against West Brom. He will miss the next three games.
Manager Steve Kean will give late fitness checks to defender Martin Olsson who took a shoulder injury knock at The Hawthorns. Encouragingly he did manage to finish the full 90 minutes of that game.
For Liverpool, defender Daniel Agger may return to the starting line-up after missing the past six weeks worth of action with a cracked rib. He appeared from the bench against Aston Villa at the weekend and will be hoping to...
- 4/10/2012
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
Team news ahead of tonight’s only Premier League tie between Blackburn Rovers and Sunderland. Kick-of time is at 8pm and the match is not being screened live anywhere in the UK.
Blackburn Rovers boss Steve Kean has revealed he has a virtually fully-fit squad for tonight’s game with only Vince Grella is definitely ruled out.
Midfielder David Dunn has recovered from his Achilles injury and defender Bradley Orr has returned to training and played in a practice match this past week following his hamstring problem.
For Sunderland, full-back and Fa Cup Quarter Final goal scorer Phil Bardsley is a doubt with a rib injury but is fighting for a starting place.
Former Manchester United defender Kieran Richardson has been ruled out with a calf problem that saw him miss the draw at Everton.
Striker Stephane Sessegnon completes the final game of his three-match ban. He will be available...
Blackburn Rovers boss Steve Kean has revealed he has a virtually fully-fit squad for tonight’s game with only Vince Grella is definitely ruled out.
Midfielder David Dunn has recovered from his Achilles injury and defender Bradley Orr has returned to training and played in a practice match this past week following his hamstring problem.
For Sunderland, full-back and Fa Cup Quarter Final goal scorer Phil Bardsley is a doubt with a rib injury but is fighting for a starting place.
Former Manchester United defender Kieran Richardson has been ruled out with a calf problem that saw him miss the draw at Everton.
Striker Stephane Sessegnon completes the final game of his three-match ban. He will be available...
- 3/20/2012
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
Team news ahead of the relegation six pointer between Wolves and Blackburn Rovers at the Molineux this afternoon. Kick-off time is at 3pm and the match is not being screened live anywhere in the UK.
Wolves captain Roger Johnson has been included in the squad after being disciplined for turning up for training on Monday in an unfit state. Johnson had been dropped for the past two games before the problems on Monday. On loan Spurs defender Sebastien Bassong should play having overcome his hamstring injury.
Both players missed the heavy 5-0 defeat at Fulham last weekend.
David Davis has been recalled from his loan spell at Chesterfield to boost midfield numbers with Karl Henry sidelined with a hamstring injury. Dave Edwards did resume training this past Thursday after being sidelined for a fortnight and could also be in contention.
Finally top scorer Steven Fletcher has recovered from his illness to play.
Wolves captain Roger Johnson has been included in the squad after being disciplined for turning up for training on Monday in an unfit state. Johnson had been dropped for the past two games before the problems on Monday. On loan Spurs defender Sebastien Bassong should play having overcome his hamstring injury.
Both players missed the heavy 5-0 defeat at Fulham last weekend.
David Davis has been recalled from his loan spell at Chesterfield to boost midfield numbers with Karl Henry sidelined with a hamstring injury. Dave Edwards did resume training this past Thursday after being sidelined for a fortnight and could also be in contention.
Finally top scorer Steven Fletcher has recovered from his illness to play.
- 3/10/2012
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
Manchester City welcome Blackburn Rovers to the Etihad Stadium for this early evening Premier League tie. Kick-off time is 5.30pm and the game is being screened live on Sky Sports in the UK.
Selected for England this past week, Manchester City defender Micah Richards (knee) has been declared fit for today’s game. He needed lengthy treatment stemming from the midweek Europa League victory over Porto but did complete the full 90 minutes in what in fairness became a stroll in the season hand.
Gareth Barry, who was removed from the game to protect a muscle twinge, should play after the injury wasn’t deemed serious.
Important trio Mario Balotelli and brothers Kolo Toure and Yaya Toure return for domestic action for the first time since their lengthy absences through suspension and African Cup of Nations duty respectively.
The much talked about Carlos Tevez is back in training with City but...
Selected for England this past week, Manchester City defender Micah Richards (knee) has been declared fit for today’s game. He needed lengthy treatment stemming from the midweek Europa League victory over Porto but did complete the full 90 minutes in what in fairness became a stroll in the season hand.
Gareth Barry, who was removed from the game to protect a muscle twinge, should play after the injury wasn’t deemed serious.
Important trio Mario Balotelli and brothers Kolo Toure and Yaya Toure return for domestic action for the first time since their lengthy absences through suspension and African Cup of Nations duty respectively.
The much talked about Carlos Tevez is back in training with City but...
- 2/25/2012
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
Team news ahead of Saturday early Premier League clash between Arsenal and Blackburn Rovers at the Emirates Stadium. Kick-off is at 1pm between the 7th placed and 18th placed side in the league. The game is not televised anywhere in the UK.
Arsene Wenger is sweating on the fitness of young winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain who is a doubt with a knee injury. Though the game almost certainly comes too early for Kieran Gibbs (groin), Carl Jenkinson (back), Andre Santos (ankle), Abou Diaby (hamstring) and Jack Wilshere.
Ivory Coast forward Gervinho is still away on African Cup of Nations duty with Morocco striker Marouane Chamakh on his way home, but not ready in time for today’s game.
For Blackburn, Yakubu completes the final game of his three-match ban. Forward David Goodwillie should recover from the illness that has keep him on the sidelines.
Transfer-listed by request Rovers captain Christopher Samba...
Arsene Wenger is sweating on the fitness of young winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain who is a doubt with a knee injury. Though the game almost certainly comes too early for Kieran Gibbs (groin), Carl Jenkinson (back), Andre Santos (ankle), Abou Diaby (hamstring) and Jack Wilshere.
Ivory Coast forward Gervinho is still away on African Cup of Nations duty with Morocco striker Marouane Chamakh on his way home, but not ready in time for today’s game.
For Blackburn, Yakubu completes the final game of his three-match ban. Forward David Goodwillie should recover from the illness that has keep him on the sidelines.
Transfer-listed by request Rovers captain Christopher Samba...
- 2/4/2012
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
Blackburn Rovers entertain Newcastle United at Ewood Park for the second time this season in tonight’s 8pm Premier League encounter. Blackburn needed extra time to defeat Newcastle in the League Cup earlier in the season but did lose without showing as much as a whimper in the league game at St. James’s Park.
Despite still being in the relegation zone, Blackburn are on something of a good run of form with seven points gained in their last 12. Newcastle are coming off the backs of two straight away defeats to Fulham and Brighton.
Team News
Blackburn midfielder David Dunn should return to the squad after recovering from a hip injury but Steve Keen will be ruing the loss of striker Yakubu. New transfer deadline day signings Marcus Olsson (twin brother of Martin) and former Newcastle youngster Bradley Orr were not registered in time to play.
Christopher Samba should return...
Despite still being in the relegation zone, Blackburn are on something of a good run of form with seven points gained in their last 12. Newcastle are coming off the backs of two straight away defeats to Fulham and Brighton.
Team News
Blackburn midfielder David Dunn should return to the squad after recovering from a hip injury but Steve Keen will be ruing the loss of striker Yakubu. New transfer deadline day signings Marcus Olsson (twin brother of Martin) and former Newcastle youngster Bradley Orr were not registered in time to play.
Christopher Samba should return...
- 2/1/2012
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
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