Lancashire Telegraph | Sport

We’ll go to USA in tip-top condition, says Burnley boss

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:30:00 +0100

NEWLY-promoted Burnley will fly out to America next week with most of their squad already having a full 90 minutes under their belt.

Blackburn Rovers snub Fulham interest in Andrews

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:54:35 +0100

BLACKBURN Rovers have told Fulham that midfielder Keith Andrews is not available after the London club made an approach.

Blackburn Rovers boss looks for ‘real quality’

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:10:00 +0100

WHILE Sam Allardyce’s striker search extends worldwide as he bids to find the ideal replacement for Roque Santa Cruz for the right money, his preference remains on adding ‘proven Premier League quality’.

Burnley closer to Easton move

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:00:00 +0100

BURNLEY are believed to be closing in on Hamilton Academical left back Brian Easton, after Wolves hijacked their bid to sign team-mate James McCarthy.

Blackburn Rovers versus Burnley switched for Sky

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:49:23 +0100

THE East Lancashire derby between Blackburn Rovers and Burnley has been put back a day to Sunday, October 18.

Burnley's trip to Chelsea live on ESPN

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:01:04 +0100

BURNLEY'S return to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea on Saturday, August 29 will be screened live on ESPN at 12.45pm.

Blackburn Rovers look to hijack Sunderland's Bent swoop

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:52:43 +0100

BLACKBURN Rovers are considering attempting to hijack Sunderland’s protracted move for Tottenham’s Darren Bent as they continue their search for a ‘proven Premier League’ striker.

Burnley midfielder McCann close to new deal

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:54:41 +0100

CHRIS McCann could be days away from signing a new deal that would keep him at Turf Moor until at least 2012.

New Blackburn Rovers shirt to go on sale

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:18:30 +0100

BLACKBURN Rovers fans will get their first glimpse of the club’s new home strip when it hits the streets later this week.

Former Burnley midfielder Mahon links up with Tranmere

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:16:58 +0100

FORMER Burnley and Blackburn Rovers midfielder Alan Mahon has agreed to return to Tranmere following the end of his contract at Turf Moor.

Accrington Stanley cautious over share issue

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:30:00 +0100

ACCRINGTON Stanley hope to negotiate a new deal with the Supporters’ Fund after indicating that they are unlikely to accept a proposal for a share issue.

Cash cost Accrington Stanley in Hughes chase, says boss

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:56:55 +0100

JOHN Coleman has admitted that finances were the reason behind Mark Hughes’ decision to yesterday snub Accrington Stanley and sign for Walsall.

It’s three in row for Fell ace Hope

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:10:00 +0100

ROB Hope has won his third successive British Fell Championship, and with a race still to go, James Kevan is the U23 champion for the second time.

Junior ace Matt takes top spot

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:10:00 +0100

TEENAGER Matt Griffin is the new leader of the BTRDA Junior Rally Championship after his best performance of the year.

LATEST: Ashes test 1 day 2: Aussies hit back

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:30:00 +0100

Ricky Ponting became only the fourth man in Test history to reach 11,000 runs today as Australia continued their fightback against England on the second day of the opening Ashes Test in Cardiff.

Lakeland Classic lives up to name

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:10:00 +0100

THIS year’s Lakeland Classic lived up to its name – and reputation – as one of the best one-day historic events on the calendar.

Robbie must wait for Euro championships

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:10:00 +0100

Robbie Schofield’s battle to reach the qualifying standard for the European Junior Championships will go to the last weekend after he fell short in the British Athletics League Meeting in Manchester.

VIDEO: Ashes test 1 day 1: Neilson believes late wickets could be key

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:53:24 +0100

Australian coach Tim Nielsen believes the two late wickets from seamer Peter Siddle in the final stages of the day to remove Flintoff and Prior could prove crucial to the balance of the match.

VIDEO: Ashes test 1 day 1: Pietersen confident after "promising" start

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:23:49 +0100

Kevin Pietersen believes England can approach the remainder of the opening npower Test with confidence after their promising start to the 2009 Ashes series.

Colne town centre race promises to deliver a treat

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:00:00 +0100

The Colne town centre cycle races have long offered some exciting competition and next Wednesday’s promotion will not disappoint.

Polishing for the Premier League - but Burnley still want Turf atmosphere

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:10:00 +0100

BURNLEY boss Owen Coyle isn’t the only one with a building project on his hands in preparation for the Premier League.

Burnley interested in looking at Pancrate

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100

UPDATE French winger Fabrice Pancrate would have to come to Burnley if he wanted the chance to play for a contract.

No Blackburn Rovers move for Crouch or Zaki

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:50:00 +0100

BLACKBURN Rovers boss Sam Allardyce has distanced himself from a move for Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch.

Accrington golfer hits hole-in-one ... on a par four

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:30:04 +0100

THERE are plenty of amateur golfers out there who would be happy with a five or a six on a 289-yard par four, but Accrington’s Steve Ion has recorded an extraordinary hole-in-one.

Blackburn Rovers trialist Vieri 'is a long shot'

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:50:00 +0100

SAM Allardyce admits Christian Vieri’s Blackburn Rovers trial is a “long shot” but has not ruled out a repeat of Youri Djorkaeff’s Bolton Wanderers success story.

Sheffield Wednesday star Tudgay keen on talking to Burnley

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:01:23 +0100

MARCUS Tudgay is still intent on becoming a Burnley player, after failing to sign a new three-year deal offered by Sheffield Wednesday.

Accrington Stanley still hopeful Cavanagh will play on the opening day

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:35:08 +0100

ACCRINGTON Stanley are hopeful that Peter Cavanagh will be able to feature in their opening game of the season – providing he is found not guilty of FA betting charges a day earlier.

Hughes snubs Accrington Stanley

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:14:08 +0100

ACCRINGTON Stanley have missed out on defender Mark Hughes after the former Northampton player signed a deal with Walsall.

Chorley's Jennings lurches towards a British tilt

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:36:33 +0100

CHORLEY boxer Michael Jennings has his sights set on a challenge for the British welterweight title in September.

CLOSE-OF-PLAY: Ashes test 1 day 1: England edge opening day

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:50:56 +0100

England demonstrated their resilience to narrowly edge a fluctuating first day of the 2009 Ashes series after fighting back twice to thwart Australia’s efforts on the opening day in Cardiff.

Africa fan seeks Clarets ‘stuff’

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:57:20 +0100

I would like to congratulate all members of staff, players, the gaffer and the supporters of Burnley FC for the marvellous job you have done.

VIDEO: Ashes test 1 preview: Ponting says Lee is "shattered" to be missing out

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:26:39 +0100

Australia will begin their defence of the Ashes without their key strike bowler Brett Lee.

Ashes: Hype over with as series begins

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:16:22 +0100

England and Australia will finally put an end to weeks of hype today as the npower Ashes series begins at the Swalec Stadium in Cardiff.

Ashes: 16-page webmag preview

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:15:58 +0100

ALL you need to know about the Ashes in the 16-page webmag

Ashes: McGrath predicts 5-0 win for Australia

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:26:02 +0100

Glenn McGrath believes England will lose the Ashes 5-0.

Ashes: Strauss tips Freddie to fire in Ashes

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:27:17 +0100

England captain Andrew Strauss believes Andrew Flintoff has ‘unfinished business’ to deal with in the Ashes.

Big Sam: Star men are staying with Blackburn Rovers

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:27:07 +0100

SAM Allardyce insists Blackburn Rovers will not sell any more of their best players this summer as he continues his bid to build a “stronger and higher quality” Premier League squad.

History in the making

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:39:57 +0100

ANDREW Strauss leads his side into a historic first Test on Welsh soil but will let actions speak louder than words when the Ashes get under way in Cardiff this morning.

Top cyclists set for Colne Grand Prix

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:10:00 +0100

A SELECTION of the country’s best cyclists will descend on Colne to take part in the sixth annual Grand Prix.