Steve Cooper unimpressed with performance of referee Jeremy Simpson
Steve Cooper said referee Jeremy Simpson “will probably be refereeing in the Conference” after his failure to give Swansea two penalties in their 1-1 home draw with Blackburn.
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Swansea end Blackburn’s winning streak as both teams finish with 10 men
Swansea and Blackburn shared the spoils in a 1-1 Liberty Stadium draw that saw both sides reduced to 10 men.
Swansea winger Routledge doubtful for Blackburn clash due to calf injury
Winger Wayne Routledge is a doubt for Swansea’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Blackburn on Wednesday evening.
Blackburn boss Mowbray wanted more comfortable win over Derby
Blackburn boss Tony Mowbray thought his team should have won more comfortably after “controlling” large parts of the 1-0 win over Derby.
Blackburn continue winning run with victory over Derby
Blackburn continued their march up the Sky Bet Championship table with a thoroughly deserved 1-0 victory over lacklustre Derby.
Mowbray set to name same Blackburn team for Derby clash
Blackburn boss Tony Mowbray is expected to choose from an unchanged squad for the home game against Derby.
Major north-east road clear after crash
A major north-east road has fully reopened following a crash.
Michael O’Neill: Stoke players need to find their belief
Frustrated Stoke boss Michael O’Neill says his side must learn to deal with the pressure of a relegation battle following their 2-1 defeat at home to Blackburn.
Gallagher nets late Blackburn winner at Stoke
Sam Gallagher hit a late winner to give Blackburn a 2-1 victory at struggling Stoke.
O’Neill ponders options after first Stoke defeat
Michael O’Neill will plot his response to a first defeat as Stoke manager when Blackburn visit the Bet365 Stadium.
Delays after crash on major north-east road
Drivers are facing tailbacks after a crash on a major north-east road.
Mowbray praises Dack after goal gives Blackburn win
Blackburn boss Tony Mowbray hailed Bradley Dack after his goal sealed an impressive 1-0 win over Brentford.
Dack on target as Blackburn down Brentford
Blackburn made it three wins in four with an impressive 1-0 victory over high-flying Brentford at Ewood Park.
Ryan Nyambe back to boost Blackburn
Blackburn are boosted by the return of Ryan Nyambe for the clash with Brentford at Ewood Park.
Mowbray praise for Dack
Blackburn manager Tony Mowbray praised the “natural talent” of Bradley Dack after his brace helped his side edge Barnsley 3-2.
Darragh Lenihan back in Blackburn contention
Blackburn manager Tony Mowbray is preparing to shuffle his defence for the visit of bottom-of-the-table Barnsley in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday.
Sneak thief caught by police cycling on A96
A north-east sneak thief was caught cycling away from the scene of his crime after vigilant neighbours alerted police.
Republic of Ireland defender Derrick Williams ruled out of Denmark qualifier
Derrick Williams has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland’s final Euro 2020 qualifier against Denmark through injury.
Bielsa praise for Bamford as Leeds beat Blackburn
Head coach Marcelo Bielsa paid tribute to Patrick Bamford after the striker recovered his form in Leeds’ 2-1 win over Blackburn at Elland Road.
Bamford and Harrison on target as Leeds see off Blackburn
Leeds remain firmly in the hunt for automatic promotion after a hard-earned 2-1 win at home to Blackburn.
Striker Nketiah to miss out as Leeds take on Blackburn
Striker Eddie Nketiah is out of Leeds’ Sky Bet Championship clash with Blackburn as he faces several weeks on the sidelines.
Buckley is a big talent, says Blackburn boss Mowbray
Blackburn boss Tony Mowbray said matchwinner John Buckley will be a “big player” after his first goal for the club snatched a dramatic 2-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday.
Blackburn bag two late goals to claim dramatic win over Sheffield Wednesday
John Buckley scored an stoppage-time winner as Blackburn came from behind to beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 in dramatic fashion at Ewood Road.
Drivers face delays after one-car crash on A96
Drivers faced tailbacks on the A96 for around two hours, following a one-vehicle crash today.
Lewis Holtby hoping to face Wednesday
Blackburn’s Lewis Holtby is hoping to return to contention for the home game against Sheffield Wednesday.
Battling spirit pleases Neil after Preston fight back to beat Blackburn
Preston boss Alex Neil praised his players’ fighting spirit as they came from two goals down to beat Lancashire rivals Blackburn 3-2 thanks to a stirring second-half performance.
Preston hit back to beat Blackburn in Lancashire derby
Preston produced a dramatic fightback to beat Blackburn 3-2 in a thrilling Lancashire derby at Deepdale to move into second place in the Championship.
Josh Harrop sidelined for Preston
Preston will be without Josh Harrop for the Sky Bet Championship home clash with Blackburn on Saturday.
Tony Mowbray urges Blackburn to roll sleeves up and fight for wins
Blackburn boss Tony Mowbray has urged his players to roll up their sleeves and fight for wins after witnessing an “unrecognisable” performance in suffering a 1-0 Sky Bet Championship defeat at Birmingham.
Colin ends goal drought to secure three points for Birmingham
A rare strike from Maxime Colin was enough to give Birmingham their fourth Sky Bet Championship win at St Andrew’s this season and leave beleaguered Blackburn without a victory in their past five matches.