Blackburn spoil Fergie birthday with surprise win

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Blackburn spoil Fergie birthday with surprise win
Sat, 31 Dec, 2011 - 14:50

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Blackburn gatecrashed Alex Ferguson's 70th birthday celebrations to claim a stunning win at the end of a quite amazing contest with Manchester United.

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