Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce has condemned Benni McCarthy as “unprofessional” and said his conduct is symptomatic of selfishness and disloyalty shown by many players.

Blackburn tonight announced they have received a written offer from West Ham for striker Benni McCarthy.

BLACKBURN manager Sam Allardyce says he’ll walk away from football if his heart problems are putting his life at risk, and his players tested him to the full before seeing off Fulham yesterday.

ASTON VILLA defender Richard Dunne admits tonight’s Carling Cup semi-final first leg against Blackburn at Ewood Park is the biggest club game of his career.

SAM ALLARDYCE admits he is disappointed that Blackburn have failed to build upon their victory over Aston Villa at the start of the season.

WIGAN and Blackburn cancelled each other out in a draw at the DW Stadium which did nothing to improve either side’s fortunes.

Disappointed Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce felt his side did more than enough to win the 1-1 draw against Wigan at the DW Stadium.

IF Tottenham’s chastened squad believed this victory would offer the most sincere apology imaginable to Harry Redknapp, they should think again.

Benni McCarthy wants to leave Blackburn and will seeking a January move in a bid to revive his career, according to his agent.

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce is confident key players Chris Samba and Benni McCarthy will be fit for next weekend’s visit of Portsmouth.

BENNI McCARTHY spared Sam Allardyce his first defeat as Blackburn boss as his former club Bolton threw away a two-goal half-time cushion.

Blackburn striker Benni McCarthy has agreed to play for South Africa in a friendly against Cameroon on Wednesday.

PAUL INCE is looking forward to the return of a fully fit and firing Benni McCarthy after the South Africa striker finally showed flashes of his old form.

BLACKBURN boss Paul Ince was delighted to “put to bed” all the “rubbish” concerning Roque Santa Cruz after the striker signed a new four-year contract at Ewood Park.

Roque Santa Cruz last night repaid Blackburn’s faith in him by signing a new four-year deal despite interest from more high-profile clubs.

BLACKBURN striker Roque Santa Cruz last night committed himself to the club by signing a new four-year deal.

A NIGHT of frustration and regret condemned Sunderland to a seventh successive away defeat and a return to the bottom three of the Premiership.

Blackburn manager Mark Hughes insists there is no longer any bad blood between his side and Arsenal.

Blackburn striker Benni McCarthy has been ruled out of the UEFA Cup match against MyPa on Thursday.

Brett Emerton hopes Blackburn are able to stave off interest from their Premier League rivals and keep striker Benni McCarthy at the club.

Bolton 1 Blackburn 2

Blackburn 1 Arsenal 0

Blackburn 0 Bayer Leverkusen 0 (Leverkusen win 3-2 on aggregate)

Blackburn boss Mark Hughes has admitted the diving culture is far more prevalent now than it was in his playing days.

BLACKBURN are to contact UEFA after alleging that striker Benni McCarthy was racially abused during the win over Wisla Krakow.

BLACKBURN boss Mark Hughes praised substitute goalkeeper Jason Brown’s debut heroics after Rovers edged past Wigan at Ewood Park.

Blackburn manager Mark Hughes is backing Benni McCarthy to make an impact in the Premiership following a slow start.

DAVID MOYES claimed Everton were denied a blatant penalty in their 1-1 draw against Blackburn at Ewood Park.

Blackburn have completed the signing of Benni McCarthy on a four-year contract from Porto.

Blackburn have completed the signing of Benni McCarthy on a four-year contract from Porto.

Porto striker Benni McCarthy has ruled out a move to the Barclays Premiership despite increased interest from several clubs.

West Ham boss Alan Pardew today voiced his anger at the failure to sign Porto striker Benni McCarthy – and reassured fans there would be new signings in January.

South Africa international Benni McCarthy would appear to have set a deadline of this week to complete a move to Blackburn.

Porto striker Benni McCarthy has revealed he is desperate to quit the Portuguese side, which could pave the way for a move he has long craved to the Premiership.

Porto striker Benni McCarthy believes his coach Jose Mourinho could be heading to the Premiership this summer.

Celta Vigo say Benni McCarthy will not be moving to Manchester City on loan unless they guarantee to complete a permanent transfer in the summer.

South Africa midfielder Benni Mnguni has returned home from the World Cup after the death of his brother.

Middlesbrough have had a £6m (€9m) offer for South Africa's Benni McCarthy accepted, according to reports.