Blackburn manager Mark Hughes has agreed a new contract which will keep him at Ewood Park until at least 2009.

Robbie Savage today admitted his proposed switch to Blackburn was a non-starter unless Rovers increased their offer.

Newcastle boss Graeme Souness heads for familiar territory knowing his reception might be just as frosty from the away end as from the home stands.

Blackburn chief executive John Williams has denied having a major bust-up with Graeme Souness and revealed the Lancashire club should have a short-list of applicants to become his successor by the end of today.

The “R” word has often been mentioned around Bolton the last three seasons since they secured promotion.

Bolton legend Nat Lofthouse has called it quits at the Trotters for the second time.

A Premiership soccer star suffered concussion when he was involved in a motorcycle accident while on holiday in Rome, it emerged today.

Blackburn's Andy Cole has scored their second goal against Middlesborough to put the Lancashire club 2-0 in the lead.

Manchester United have given Blackburn Rovers permission to speak to their England striker Andy Cole.