Rovers’ UEFA Cup draw “fantastic”, says Williams

BLACKBURN ROVERS chief executive John Williams declared the club’s UEFA Cup draw against Celtic “absolutely fantastic”.

Wed, 09 Oct, 2002 - 01:00

The Premiership side were pitted against the Scottish champions in a second-round game already being billed as the "Battle of Britain".

Adding to the tie is the fact that Rovers are managed by former Rangers boss Graeme Souness, and that ex-Rovers striker Chris Sutton is now at Parkhead.

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