BLACKBURN Rovers had given full backing to the new Techturf pitch at Ewood Park - despite the postponement of their game against Middlesbrough due to waterlogging.

Tests were being carried out to solve the drainage problem that led to water accumulating on the pitch in front of the Nuttall Street stand.

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