Kevin Gallacher life story part 1: I never knew how lucky I was ... until surgeon told me the truth

6:00pm Friday 3rd July 2009

In the first part of our six-day series on former Rovers favourite Kevin Gallacher, the Scottish striker tells us how his football career almost came to an abrupt and shocking end after being told by surgeons that he may never play again following a terrible leg break against Arsenal back in 1995.

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Kevin Gallacher life story part 2: Growing up was tough as grandson of late great Patsy

6:00pm Friday 3rd July 2009

In the second part of our series on ex-Rovers favourite Kevin Gallacher, the Scot reveals his upbringing and how he coped as being the grandson of one of Scotland’s most revered footballers.

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Kevin Gallacher life story part 3: Kenny told me to shut my eyes during a drive through Blackburn

6:00pm Friday 3rd July 2009

AFTER being told to ‘close his eyes’ when driving through Blackburn, you couldn’t have blamed Kevin Gallacher for instantly pulling out of a surprise move to an unglamorous Rovers.

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Kevin Gallacher life story part 4: We should have built on Premier win

6:00pm Friday 3rd July 2009

In the four part of our six-day series on ex-Rovers favourite Kevin Gallacher tells how the club’s 1994/95 Premier League title win changed life forever at Rovers.

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Sheffield Wednesday angry at Burnley bid for Tudgay

4:51pm Friday 3rd July 2009

OWEN Coyle has refused to get into a war of words over Burnley's failed ‘verbal’ offer for Sheffield Wednesday striker Marcus Tudgay.

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Edgar: My heart was set on coming to Burnley

4:01pm Friday 3rd July 2009

NEW Clarets defender David Edgar revealed how he turned down an offer from Newcastle, because his heart was set on Burnley.

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Burnley are back in training with new faces

4:04pm Friday 3rd July 2009

BURNLEY new boys Tyrone Mears, Steven Fletcher and David Edgar were immediately put through their paces as Burnley returned to pre-season training at Gawthorpe yesterday.

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Big Sam: We may wait till end of window for new Blackburn Rovers striker

9:09am Friday 3rd July 2009

BLACKBURN Rovers boss Sam Allardyce may be prepared to wait until August 31 in his bid to sign a proven goalscorer.

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Record price tag won't worry Burnley new boy Fletcher

8:53am Friday 3rd July 2009

THREE million pound man Steven Fletcher had no qualms about his pricetag ... until a Lancashire Telegraph billboard grabbed his attention.

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Coyle: I may smash Burnley's transfer fee again

8:51am Friday 3rd July 2009

BURNLEY manager Owen Coyle has not ruled out setting a new club transfer record, after smashing it to bring in striker Steven Fletcher this week.

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Blackburn Rovers squad back in training

2:00pm Thursday 2nd July 2009

STEVEN N’Zonzi linked up with his new team-mates yesterday as the Blackburn Rovers squad returned for their first day of pre-season training.

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Grezza pleased with Burnley's new boys

10:50am Thursday 2nd July 2009

GRAHAM Alexander believes manager Owen Coyle has brought the right men in to lead Burnley’s Premier League charge.

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Burnley sign Newcastle United defender

9:00am Thursday 2nd July 2009

UPDATE Burnley have confirmed the signing of defender David Edgar after his contract at Newcastle United expired.

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Santa Cruz: I didn't cause trouble at Blackburn Rovers

8:59am Thursday 2nd July 2009

ROQUE Santa Cruz has hit back at critics who labelled him a trouble-maker during his final season at Blackburn Rovers.

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Blackburn Rovers reserves move to Leigh Sports Village

9:00am Thursday 2nd July 2009

BLACKBURN Rovers will play their reserve games in Leigh during the 2009/10 season.

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1,500 extra Burnley season tickets on sale

8:52am Thursday 2nd July 2009

BURNLEY will put an extra 1,500 season tickets on general sale after giving the go-ahead to plans to open up the David Fishwick Stand to home supporters.

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Accrington Stanley look to sign Symes

8:57am Thursday 2nd July 2009

ACCRINGTON Stanley are aiming to complete a deal to bring striker Michael Symes back to the club before the end of the week.

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Drugs raid on former Burnley star's home

8:30am Thursday 2nd July 2009

FORMER Clarets goal ace Andy Payton has been cautioned by police after 17 cannabis plants were seized in a drugs raid on his house in Burnley.