Bolton striker El Hadji Diouf could make a rapid return from a double hernia operation to play at Newcastle on Saturday.

Gary Speed is set to make his first start for Bolton in six weeks when West Ham visit the Reebok Stadium in the FA Cup tomorrow.

Jussi Jaaskelainen believes Bolton can chalk up a notable double in the next week – by progressing in both the FA and UEFA Cups.

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Bolton 1 Wigan 1

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Bolton 1 Arsenal 0

BLACKBURN’S Carling Cup hopes are on the line tonight as boss Mark Hughes faces a potential striker crisis.

Bolton 2 Manchester City 0

OMAN goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi believes he can make an impact at Bolton because he has had a taste of European football.

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BOLTON have signed Matt Jansen after the striker was released by Premiership neighbours Blackburn.

Bolton have signed Matt Jansen after the striker was released by Premiership neighbours Blackburn.

Manchester City have confirmed Matt Jansen will not be training with the club today.

Out-of-contract striker Matt Jansen will train with Manchester City today in the hope of landing a permanent deal.

Blackburn have agreed to release Matt Jansen from his contract after the striker failed to force his way back into manager Mark Hughes’ first-team plans.

The January transfer window has largely been used as an opportunity for Premiership clubs to tweak or bolster their squads rather than make wholesale changes.

Matt Jansen appears set to leave Blackburn after finding his first-team opportunities limited at Ewood Park.

Blackburn centre-back Ryan Nelsen is struggling with a knee injury and is set to miss his side’s Carling Cup third round clash with Leeds tomorrow night.

Blackburn boss Mark Hughes hopes to name an unchanged side for tomorrow’s Ewood Park clash with early Barclays Premiership leaders Tottenham.

Blackburn boss Mark Hughes faces a striking problem if Craig Bellamy fails to pass a late fitness test to face Fulham at Ewood Park tomorrow.

Craig Bellamy looks set to win his fight to be fit in time for Blackburn’s Barclays Premiership opener against West Ham at Upton Park tomorrow.

Blackburn’s Matt Jansen is in contention to face West Ham on Saturday despite fearing he had broken his leg in a friendly against Spanish side Espanyol at the weekend.

Matt Jansen has impressed Blackburn manager Mark Hughes after returning to the club following a lengthy break from the game.

Blackburn manager Mark Hughes has made signing a striker his priority after complaining that Rovers have been let down by their current goalscorers.

Barry Ferguson will miss Blackburn’s Premiership trip to Portsmouth tomorrow as questions continue to swirl over his Ewood Park future.

Celtic have the opportunity to seal a new contract deal for striker John Hartson before the transfer window opens, according to the player’s agent.

Blackburn boss Mark Hughes has admitted that John Hartson is a player he would like to bring to Ewood Park.

TOTTENHAM coach Martin Jol admitted the height of Tottenham’s ambition this season is a top-10 finish after they were sent crashing out of the Carling Cup by Liverpool in midweek.

BLACKBURN striker Matt Jansen could be out for three weeks after having an operation yesterday to treat a cartilage problem.

Fulham captain Andy Cole led the attack against his old club when Blackburn visited Craven Cottage for this afternoon’s Barclays Premiership clash.

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Blackburn 3 Birmingham 3

Blackburn manager Mark Hughes has injury worries over several central defenders for tomorrow’s trip to Norwich.

Charlton 1 Blackburn 0

Charlton defenders Luke Young and Jonathan Fortune were both passed fit for tonight’s Barclays Premiership clash with Blackburn at The Valley.

ICELAND defender Hermann Hreidarsson is hoping to put the freeze on his good friend Matt Jansen when Blackburn travel to The Valley tonight.

Blackburn 1 Portsmouth 0

Graeme Souness has told Dwight Yorke that he has an important role at Blackburn and has challenged him to be a role model for young players this season.

Fulham have completed the signing of striker Andy Cole from Barclays Premiership rivals Blackburn.

Champion jockey Kieren Fallon will be hoping to score for both Manchester United and Arsenal as the inaugural ‘Football Furlong’ event takes place at Haydock on Sunday.

Lucas Neill could be rested for Blackburn’s trip to Charlton tomorrow after a gruelling international trip to Venezuela.

Blackburn boss Graeme Souness has dropped plans to sign Romanian international striker Adrian Ilie.

Alex Ferguson’s surprise decision to give Kleberson his first league start since August paid rich dividends at Old Trafford this afternoon.