Brad: Roque up there with Torres
Valencia: Zigic can leave on loan
Aston Villa, Blackburn and Stoke are on red alert after Valencia revealed they are prepared to let striker Nicola Zigic leave on loan.
SA chief sings McCarthy praises
South Africa coach Joel Santana has told Blackburn striker Benni McCarthy he has a key role to play until the 2010 World Cup.
Reid fit to make Republic return
Blackburn midfielder Steven Reid will return to international action against Norway on Wednesday after passing a fitness test.
Simpson takes advice from Fergie
Danny Simpson is aware he will not be able to escape the watchful gaze of Sir Alex Ferguson, even though he has joined Blackburn on loan.
Zurab upset by Georgia troubles
Blackburn defender Zurab Khizanishvili has spoken of his horror after learning friends in Georgia have been wounded in the war with Russia.
Rovers 'whack in' Joaquin bid
Blackburn have made a £9.5million bid for Valencia's Spain winger Joaquin, according to reports emanating from the Primera Liga.
Republic rest Rovers' Reid
Blackburn midfielder Steven Reid missed training with the Republic of Ireland in Norway on Monday evening after suffering a knee problem.
Rovers boss set to deal in Fowler
Blackburn manager Paul Ince has revealed that Rovers are close to agreeing a deal with veteran striker Robbie Fowler.
Banks: Robbo can bounce back
England legend Gordon Banks has backed Paul Robinson to impress at Blackburn following disappointment last season for club and country.
Everton 2 - 3 Blackburn 
