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Freddy Adu · 11-03-2007, 02:14 AM

Blackburn assess Mokoena today

Blackburn's medical staff will assess the injury Aaron Mokoena today to discover the extent of the problem.

The South African had to be stretchered off the pitch after going down under his own weight during Wednesday night's 2-1 win over Portsmouth.

Initial reports suggested it may be a broken leg but Rovers boss Mark Hughes was hopeful the injury was not as serious as first feared.

"There was a lot of concern for Aaron," said Hughes. "He went off after treatment and obviously felt well enough to come back on but then collapsed under weight of his own leg.

"You obviously don't like to see that, and we can only hope that it doesn't prove to be as serious as it looked initially."

With Robbie Savage already sidelined through injury Hughes will be hoping he is not deprived of another midfield hard man, particularly with games against Liverpool and Manchester United coming up

Freddy Adu · 11-03-2007, 02:15 AM

Redknapp won over by Blackburn duo McCarthy, Santa Cruz

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp was impressed by Blackburn's strike-pair Benni McCarthy and Roque Santa Cruz after last night's Carling Cup defeat.

He said: "One is very clever with the ball and the other is a strong lad who is always looking to score. They gave us problems and we conceded two bad goals."

Freddy Adu · 11-03-2007, 02:16 AM

Blackburn boost after Mokoena scan

Blackburn Rovers midfielder Aaron Mokoena has been boosted by the news that he did not suffer a broken leg in the 2-1 Carling Cup victory at Portsmouth.

The 26-year-old South African has been earmarked to fill in for the injured Robbie Savage, but feared a lengthy lay-off himself after being stretchered off during the first half at Fratton Park.

However, a relieved Rovers boss Mark Hughes told the club's official website: "He's okay thankfully.

"He obviously got a bang on his leg, he's has a plate in it from a previous injury and as he went back on to the field of play he felt a pain which probably frightened him more than anything.

"So obviously he came off, but I've seen him this morning and he's walking around.

"He's a little bit sore, but we'll see how he is tomorrow. However, he's obviously not as bad as we initially thought.

"He feels a lot better in himself and hopefully he'll settle down and he may well be an option for us."

Freddy Adu · 11-03-2007, 02:16 AM

Blackburn's McCarthy: Chelsea interest shook me up

Blackburn Rovers striker Benni McCarthy admits he was unsettled over the summer due to speculation regarding a move to Chelsea.

He said: "When you are linked with other clubs, knowing it's probably true, all you think about in that moment is wow, maybe you can play in the Champions League.

"I think it surprised me that it would mess my head up so much. I was surprised that I could be brought down by it.

"I am 29 and not many players at my age get the chance to go to a massive club in the Premier League. That's what probably got me down when it didn't happen for me."

McCarthy, who has yet to commit to a new contract and could still leave next summer, was so out of sorts at the start of the season that boss Mark Hughes dropped him after a defeat by Portsmouth at home in September and it was the wake-up call he needed.

McCarthy said: "I told myself I had to put in the same performances as I did in the beginning at Rovers, so people would not say my first season was pure luck."

Freddy Adu · 11-03-2007, 02:17 AM

Blackburn hero Shearer hails Hughes' McCarthy coup

Former Blackburn striker Alan Shearer believes Mark Hughes pulled off "a great coup" when he persuaded Benni McCarthy to join Rovers.

McCarthy, 29, has been in a rich vein of form and made it five goals in four games when he scored in the Carling Cup victory against Portsmouth in midweek.

McCarthy scored 18 Premier League goals in his debut season and Shearer has watched the former Porto striker's progress with interest.

"I am surprised other teams did not have a pop at McCarthy," said the former England skipper.

"He has always been a top scorer and it was a great coup for Mark Hughes to get him.

"He has been inspirational for them. If you are going to win games you need goalscorers and Blackburn have them."

Freddy Adu · 11-03-2007, 02:12 PM

Getting ready to commentary this game. LETS GO BLACKBURN FUCK THE POO!

Freddy Adu · 11-03-2007, 02:12 PM

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Blackburn play host to Liverpool in the tea-time kick-off on Saturday evening looking to maintain their fine form.

Rovers have won their last seven games in all competitions and they currently sit in fifth spot, one place above Liverpool.

Liverpool, meanwhile, have the best away record in the league this term and they will be aiming to keep that up as they look to keep pace with the leading pack.

Blackburn could have Aaron Mokoena available despite fears he may have broken his leg in midweek.

Scans have shown that Mokoena escaped serious injury against Portsmouth and he is expected to be fit to face Liverpool.

David Bentley faces a late fitness test ahead of the game as he struggles to shake off a shin complaint.

Robbie Savage is ruled out after undergoing knee surgery and he joins Jason Roberts and Steven Reid on the sidelines for Mark Hughes' men.

Liverpool, who are still unbeaten in the Premier League this term, travel to Ewood Park without Fernando Torres and Xabi Alonso.

Alonso is missing after suffering a recurrence of his foot injury against Arsenal last weekend, while Torres sustained an adductor problem in the same game.

Mohammed Sissoko is expected to recover from illness to take his place in the squad, while Javier Mascherano has shaken off a bruised foot.

Jermaine Pennant is also absent as he recovers from a broken leg which forced him to miss the draw with Arsenal.

Daniel Agger is still sidelined with a foot injury meaning Sami Hyypia will return to the starting line-up, after being rested for the midweek Carling Cup win over Cardiff.

Harry Kewell could be involved against Blackburn after making a successful return to action against Cardiff.

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Freddy Adu · 11-03-2007, 02:17 PM

1 minute untill kick off.

Freddy Adu · 11-03-2007, 02:17 PM

KICK OFF!

Freddy Adu · 11-03-2007, 02:17 PM

Lets go Blackburn

Oscar Cardozo · 11-03-2007, 02:17 PM

KICKOFF

Freddy Adu · 11-03-2007, 02:18 PM

Liverpool defending.

Freddy Adu · 11-03-2007, 02:18 PM

Poo are passing the ball round and round.

Freddy Adu · 11-03-2007, 02:19 PM

Headers going everywhere

Freddy Adu · 11-03-2007, 02:19 PM

Hypia blocks it

Freddy Adu · 11-03-2007, 02:19 PM

Burn with a shot but blocked.

Freddy Adu · 11-03-2007, 02:20 PM

Poo control at midfield.

Oscar Cardozo · 11-03-2007, 02:20 PM

Brad Friedle Free kick

Freddy Adu · 11-03-2007, 02:20 PM

Reds are controlling...

Oscar Cardozo · 11-03-2007, 02:20 PM

Kuyt offsides

Freddy Adu · 11-03-2007, 02:20 PM

Reds are playing scared this game....

Oscar Cardozo · 11-03-2007, 02:20 PM

Warnock throws it in

Freddy Adu · 11-03-2007, 02:20 PM

Throw in

Freddy Adu · 11-03-2007, 02:21 PM

to Liverpool

Freddy Adu · 11-03-2007, 02:21 PM

Blackburn steals

Freddy Adu · 11-03-2007, 02:21 PM

Back to the goalie.

Oscar Cardozo · 11-03-2007, 02:21 PM

Finnan attacking

Freddy Adu · 11-03-2007, 02:21 PM

Benni Mcarthy!

Freddy Adu · 11-03-2007, 02:21 PM

Throw in Rovers

11-03-2007, 02:15 AM	#62 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Redknapp won over by Blackburn duo McCarthy, Santa Cruz Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp was impressed by Blackburn's strike-pair Benni McCarthy and Roque Santa Cruz after last night's Carling Cup defeat. He said: "One is very clever with the ball and the other is a strong lad who is always looking to score. They gave us problems and we conceded two bad goals."

11-03-2007, 02:16 AM	#63 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Blackburn boost after Mokoena scan Blackburn Rovers midfielder Aaron Mokoena has been boosted by the news that he did not suffer a broken leg in the 2-1 Carling Cup victory at Portsmouth. The 26-year-old South African has been earmarked to fill in for the injured Robbie Savage, but feared a lengthy lay-off himself after being stretchered off during the first half at Fratton Park. However, a relieved Rovers boss Mark Hughes told the club's official website: "He's okay thankfully. "He obviously got a bang on his leg, he's has a plate in it from a previous injury and as he went back on to the field of play he felt a pain which probably frightened him more than anything. "So obviously he came off, but I've seen him this morning and he's walking around. "He's a little bit sore, but we'll see how he is tomorrow. However, he's obviously not as bad as we initially thought. "He feels a lot better in himself and hopefully he'll settle down and he may well be an option for us."

11-03-2007, 02:16 AM	#64 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Blackburn's McCarthy: Chelsea interest shook me up Blackburn Rovers striker Benni McCarthy admits he was unsettled over the summer due to speculation regarding a move to Chelsea. He said: "When you are linked with other clubs, knowing it's probably true, all you think about in that moment is wow, maybe you can play in the Champions League. "I think it surprised me that it would mess my head up so much. I was surprised that I could be brought down by it. "I am 29 and not many players at my age get the chance to go to a massive club in the Premier League. That's what probably got me down when it didn't happen for me." McCarthy, who has yet to commit to a new contract and could still leave next summer, was so out of sorts at the start of the season that boss Mark Hughes dropped him after a defeat by Portsmouth at home in September and it was the wake-up call he needed. McCarthy said: "I told myself I had to put in the same performances as I did in the beginning at Rovers, so people would not say my first season was pure luck."

11-03-2007, 02:17 AM	#65 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Blackburn hero Shearer hails Hughes' McCarthy coup Former Blackburn striker Alan Shearer believes Mark Hughes pulled off "a great coup" when he persuaded Benni McCarthy to join Rovers. McCarthy, 29, has been in a rich vein of form and made it five goals in four games when he scored in the Carling Cup victory against Portsmouth in midweek. McCarthy scored 18 Premier League goals in his debut season and Shearer has watched the former Porto striker's progress with interest. "I am surprised other teams did not have a pop at McCarthy," said the former England skipper. "He has always been a top scorer and it was a great coup for Mark Hughes to get him. "He has been inspirational for them. If you are going to win games you need goalscorers and Blackburn have them."

11-03-2007, 02:12 PM	#66 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Getting ready to commentary this game. LETS GO BLACKBURN FUCK THE POO!

11-03-2007, 02:17 PM	#68 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	1 minute untill kick off.

11-03-2007, 02:17 PM	#69 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	KICK OFF!

11-03-2007, 02:17 PM	#70 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Lets go Blackburn

11-03-2007, 02:17 PM	#71 (permalink)
Oscar Cardozo Soccer Forums Rookie Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: California Posts: 54,038 vCash: 294 Rep Points: 985	KICKOFF

11-03-2007, 02:18 PM	#72 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Liverpool defending.

11-03-2007, 02:18 PM	#73 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Poo are passing the ball round and round.

11-03-2007, 02:19 PM	#74 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Headers going everywhere

11-03-2007, 02:19 PM	#75 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Hypia blocks it

11-03-2007, 02:19 PM	#76 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Burn with a shot but blocked.

11-03-2007, 02:20 PM	#77 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Poo control at midfield.

11-03-2007, 02:20 PM	#78 (permalink)
Oscar Cardozo Soccer Forums Rookie Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: California Posts: 54,038 vCash: 294 Rep Points: 985	Brad Friedle Free kick

11-03-2007, 02:20 PM	#79 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Reds are controlling...

11-03-2007, 02:20 PM	#80 (permalink)
Oscar Cardozo Soccer Forums Rookie Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: California Posts: 54,038 vCash: 294 Rep Points: 985	Kuyt offsides

11-03-2007, 02:20 PM	#81 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Reds are playing scared this game....

11-03-2007, 02:20 PM	#82 (permalink)
Oscar Cardozo Soccer Forums Rookie Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: California Posts: 54,038 vCash: 294 Rep Points: 985	Warnock throws it in

11-03-2007, 02:20 PM	#83 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Throw in

11-03-2007, 02:21 PM	#84 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	to Liverpool

11-03-2007, 02:21 PM	#85 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Blackburn steals

11-03-2007, 02:21 PM	#86 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Back to the goalie.

11-03-2007, 02:21 PM	#87 (permalink)
Oscar Cardozo Soccer Forums Rookie Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: California Posts: 54,038 vCash: 294 Rep Points: 985	Finnan attacking

11-03-2007, 02:21 PM	#88 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Benni Mcarthy!

11-03-2007, 02:21 PM	#89 (permalink)
Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Throw in Rovers