Reid books Euro return for Rovers

Blackburn 1 Chelsea 0

The Blues’ last visit to Ewood Park ended in acrimony and angry words from Chelsea manager Mourinho as he lambasted Blackburn’s roughhouse tactics.

But those days are long gone at Rovers as a relegation battle last season has been replaced by a glorious campaign that will see the club competing in next term’s UEFA Cup thanks to a first-half goal from Steven Reid