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McCann sets his new Clarets goal

10:57am Friday 18th July 2008

CHRIS McCann is bidding to take his goalscoring form into Burnley’s new Championship season after a promising USA tour.

Brad Friedel: I want to leave Blackburn Rovers

10:30am Friday 18th July 2008

BRAD Friedel has paved the way for a move to Aston Villa by telling Blackburn Rovers he wants to leave.

Blackburn Rovers reject Spurs bid for David Bentley

BIDS: David Bentley

1:30pm Friday 18th July 2008

BLACKBURN Rovers rejected a straight cash bid from Tottenham yesterday for midfielder David Bentley.

Blackburn take closer look at Castillo

Winterburn hails Ince's brave new world

11:50am Friday 18th July 2008

BLACKBURN Rovers chairman John Williams has admitted the club are currently in talks with two separate transfer targets and they hope to make some progress over the next few days.

Winterburn hails Ince's brave new world

Winterburn hails Ince's brave new world

10:51am Friday 18th July 2008

NIGEL Winterburn has praised Paul Ince for having the courage to try something different following his appointment as Blackburn Rovers’ new defensive coach.

Blackburn Rovers reject £2m bid for Stephen Warnock

1:30pm Friday 18th July 2008

BLACKBURN Rovers chairman John Williams has confirmed the club had turned down a formal bid - believed to be from Newcastle United - for defender Stephen Warnock.

Ormerod looking for the edge over Todmorden

1:50pm Friday 18th July 2008

ACCRINGTON skipper David Ormerod is hoping to score another psychological blow over Worsley Cup final opponents Todmorden tomorrow in round two of their triple header in the space of a month.

Rush for tickets to see Bisping V Leben

2:10pm Friday 18th July 2008

JUST 2,000 tickets remain for an Ultimate Fighting Championship event headlined by Clitheroe mixed martial artist Michael Bisping.

Nick Dougherty makes Open cut

5:20pm Friday 18th July 2008

CHORLEY’S Nick Dougherty made the halfway cut in The Open and thanked golf fans for their support at this difficult time in his life.

Hard work has just started, says Burnley boss

10:39am Thursday 17th July 2008

BURNLEY return from a physically exhausting trip to Amercia today with manager Owen Coyle warning: The hard work has only just begun.

Blackburn 'making progress' on midfielder capture

9:45am Thursday 17th July 2008

Paul Ince is closing in on his first signing as Blackburn Rovers boss.

Ooijer not for sale, say Blackburn Rovers

10:43am Thursday 17th July 2008

BLACKBURN Rovers have told Panathinaikos that defender Andre Ooijer is not for sale.

20 years ago, Accrington's Trevor Foster led the Open

4:00pm Thursday 17th July 2008

PUT yourself in this unlikely position.

Chorley athlete helps GB to Euro title

8:00pm Thursday 17th July 2008

Great Britain and Northern Ireland’s women are the European Mountain Running Champions.

Burnley keeper issues warning to new signing

4:50pm Wednesday 16th July 2008

CLARETS keeper Brian Jensen is ready to welcome rival Diego Penny into the Turf Moor fold – but has warned the Peruvian that he has a fight on his hands to be Burnley’s number one.

Burnley striker: Hard work will pay off

GRAFTER: Ade Akinbiyi takes a break

3:41pm Wednesday 16th July 2008

ADE Akinbiyi admits he has never experienced the kind of pre-season he and his team-mates are currently facing in America.

Blackburn Rovers defender faces ‘make or break’ year

DETERMINED: Tony Kane

3:10pm Wednesday 16th July 2008

BLACKBURN Rovers defender Tony Kane is desperate to make an impression under new boss Paul Ince.

Ecuador midfielder to join Blackburn Rovers on trial

11:39am Wednesday 16th July 2008

BLACKBURN Rovers boss Paul Ince has invited the Ecuador midfielder Segundo Castillo on the club’s pre-season trip to Germany.

Blackburn Rovers boss lays down gauntlet to Robbie Fowler

RED ALERT: Robbie Fowler

11:30am Wednesday 16th July 2008

PAUL Ince has told Robbie Fowler he must prove he still has the fitness and desire to perform at the highest level if he wants to earn a short-term contract with Blackburn Rovers.

Minnesota Thunder 0 Burnley 2

8:04am Wednesday 16th July 2008

Chris McCann and Jay Rodriguez were on target as Burnley rounded off their American tour with a victory.

Barcelona star watches Burnley

3:42pm Wednesday 16th July 2008

BARCELONA star Samuel Eto’o was able run the rule over the Clarets as he was in the crowd to watch Burnley take on Minnesota Thunder last night.

Bronze for Leigh

12:13pm Wednesday 16th July 2008

‘ON Camp with Kelly’ athlete Leigh Lennon from Accrington won the bronze medal in the Senior Girls 800m at the ESAA Sainsbury’s English Schools’ Track & Field Championships in Gateshead. Lennon, who also won a bronze medal in the Intermediate 800m in 2007, was part of an ‘On Camp with Kelly’ 1-2-3 in the event. Rachel Stringer (Norfolk) took the title in 2:08.75, with Stacey Smith (Northumberland) taking silver in 2:09.86 and Leigh bronze in 2:10.37.

Bradshaw and Fish struggle

POSITIVE: Ben Fish aims for 2012

12:13pm Wednesday 16th July 2008

BLACKBURN’S Paul Bradshaw admitted his National Championships debut in Birmingham had been an eye-opening experience after it ended in heartache.

Ramsbottom United start up their pre-season

12:04pm Wednesday 16th July 2008

Ramsbottom United start their pre-season on Saturday with a visit to Elton Fold (kick-off 2.30pm).

Darwen to hold family weekend

12:03pm Wednesday 16th July 2008

Darwen Cricket Club will be hosting a family weekend at their Birch Hall ground.

Ince happy with Blackburn Rovers pre-season plans

11:40am Wednesday 16th July 2008

Paul Ince is relishing the chance to take his squad to Germany, and then Portugal, for two weeks of intensive training.

Rossendale United 0 Accrington Stanley 2

BOOT: Rossendale’s Tom Clarkson gets in before Accrington’s Damien Bercar in tonight's friendly

10:48pm Tuesday 15th July 2008

Accrington Stanley picked up the second win of their pre-season campaign with a 2-0 win over Unibond First Division North side Rossendale United.

Ormerod looks to future after passing Lancashire League milestone

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE: David Ormerod has more targets ahead of him

8:00pm Tuesday 15th July 2008

ACCRINGTON Cricket Club skipper David Ormerod says his aim is to play as long as possible after taking his 1000th Lancashire League wicket over the weekend.

Dougherty looks for inspiration in the Open

7:00pm Tuesday 15th July 2008

Nick Dougherty has been through such a rough spell following the loss of his mother that only her dying wish is stopping him from pulling out of the Open Championship.


National News

Market towns tops for house prices

House price growth fell to lowest level for 12 years

Updated 6:37am Saturday 19th July 2008

Home-buyers are prepared to pay more for properties in market towns to benefit from the high quality of life the towns offer, research shows.


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