http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/ Lancashire Telegraph /sport/ en-gb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:19:59 +0100 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:19:59 +0100 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/resources/images/585971/?type=rsslogo http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/ http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/3650464.Santa_Cruz__I_won_t_take_any_more_risks_with_injuries/ BLACKBURN Rovers striker Roque Santa Cruz has admitted he’s putting club before country in a bid to recovery from injury. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 10:50:00 +0100 e7d64f88ddfe4505cd320d105ce08e87 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/3650344.Caldwell__Deadline_signing_gave_us_a_huge_lift/ BURNLEY defender Steven Caldwell has welcomed the transfer deadline day capture of countryman Steven Thompson, and hopes the towering striker can help solve their attacking problems. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 10:20:00 +0100 75398108d924a97f2dd33efc1956a305 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/3650577.Grella_looks_to_make_his_mark_with_Blackburn_and_Australia/ ROVERS new boy Vince Grella aims to start laying the foundations for another tilt at World Cup glory when he goes up against Ewood Park team-mate Andre Ooijer on Saturday night. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 13:10:00 +0100 fc823868eacd5edab6ee18af0ee07fa0 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/3650584.Ex_boss_Wilkes_gunning_for_Padiham/ FORMER Padiham boss Steve Wilkes admits it will be a strange feeling when his Runcorn Linnets side takes on the Storks in the FA Vase tomorrow. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:10:00 +0100 10f3cf73b5133d6a81193d973eff9355 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/3648786.Burnley_striker_Steven_Thompson_s_Scot_ambition/ Steven Thompson hopes his switch to Burnley can help to re-ignite his international ambitions. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:08:41 +0100 18e37abd4b5ca83879fef012c7b62970 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/3648732.Blackburn_Rovers_won_t_sell_out/ BLACKBURN chairman John Williams has insisted the club will not sacrifice its proud family heritage in its ongoing search for a new owner. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:58:43 +0100 bc396117eb64aa096e0ab454993354bc http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/3650171.Former_Stanley_goalie_jailed_for_sex_video_blackmail_plot/ A FORMER Accrington Stanley goalkeeper who blackmailed a top Premier League footballer over a sex video has been jailed for 20 months. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:27:54 +0100 2b4976298c0a5d3c36c71097781089e2 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/3648764.History_beckons_for_Great_Harwood/ GREAT Harwood’s 108-year wait to be crowned Ribblesdale Senior League champions could come to an end tomorrow as they take on Padiham at The Arbories. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:30:00 +0100 a71e002ad4d95546aed2ed533ce2dd9f http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/3648759.Accrington_CC_look_for_a_fairytale_finish/ ACCRINGTON could crown their remarkable comeback from the cricketing wilderness this weekend by winning the Lancashire League title for the first time since 1975. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:00:00 +0100 8bf61e0fd257f2624cfa82a6c2031c0f http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/3648789.Striker_Steven_Thompson_ready_to_rock_Burnley/ HAVING played the guitar for 10 years, recently adding ‘song writer’ to his list of musical talents, it’s no wonder that Steven Thompson is looking to strike the right chord with Burnley. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:00:00 +0100 22497597f8683bf91e12189fad33b15e http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/3648738.Lancashire_League_legend_Ingham_quits_Haslingden/ LANCASHIRE League legend Mike Ingham has vowed to play on after deciding to quit Haslingden. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:20:00 +0100 ca027419c893c34a123cb651bb0f6892 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/3645241.Blackburn_close_to_Fowler_deal/ ROBBIE Fowler could become a Blackburn Rovers player by the end of next week. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:53:05 +0100 df6f09a87b78c4e947b38718f530911d http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/3645280.Coyle__Burnley_board_has_backed_me_all_the_way/ BURNLEY manager Owen Coyle believes the board could not have done more to back him in the transfer market this summer. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:59:51 +0100 987b673ede6bd979388f3d9f6827bee9 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/3645261.Hawks_swoop_for_four_new_signings/ Blackburn Hawks have snapped up four new stars – including a couple of familiar faces – ahead of the new English National Ice Hockey League season. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:50:00 +0100 a75d1bea8a7cb42ec396c0ec03f83fac http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/3645249.Rovers_joy_at_Roque_recovery/ Blackburn chairman John Williams has admitted that Roque Santa Cruz’s bid to declare himself fit for Paraguay’s World Cup qualifying clash with Argentina on Saturday had come as a welcome surprise. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:50:00 +0100 47fa9fa67cb91f947099f58942b86640 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/3647509.Bisping_ready_for_his_toughest_middleweight_challenge/ ULTIMATE fighter Michael Bisping has promised fireworks when he clashes with Chris ‘The Crippler’ Leben at UFC 89’s main event next month. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:23:10 +0100 e5549c9731c48d2f2e7ba247fccfda23 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/3644231.Derbyshire_out_of_England_squad/ Blackburn striker Matt Derbyshire has a groin strain and has pulled out of the England Under-21 squad to face Portugal on Friday. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:56:07 +0100 22b3d45e0d279b06e8590cb54010cc25 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/3644234.Ex_Burnley_defender_named_Alex_Ferguson_s_No2/ Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson described former Burnley fullback Mike Phelan as ‘very talented’ after appointing him as assistant manager. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:58:07 +0100 56fe0b17bc5a38a782222e7c4dba7084 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/3642230.Emerton_backs_red_hot_Chile_star/ BRETT Emerton believes Blackburn’s new boys will make a big impact in the Premier League. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:24:17 +0100 939fe3d273edef03fbffc20a39b9b7f7 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/3642280.Thompson__Clarets_are_on_the_up/ NEW signing Steven Thompson believes it is only a matter of time before Burnley start climbing up the Championship table. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:29:01 +0100 72347d096f2d10936c4f25467da9644c http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/3642242.Stanley_keeper_s_injury_blow/ ACCRINGTON Stanley boss John Coleman bemoaned his luck after goalkeeper Ian Dunbavin was ruled out for at least two weeks with a badly gashed knee. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:25:28 +0100 d70437f58065c5c783438a2ba6e826e9 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/3642265.Belvedere_close_on_First_Division_title/ BURNLEY Belvedere captain Mick Ennis hopes the rain relents as his side bids to wrap up the Veka Ribblesdale League First Division title this weekend. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:20:00 +0100 f5e3956b4fddaa2b6728f40a0b0a8cab http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/3642524.Rovers_supporting_aid_for_Africa/ FOOTBALLING legend John Barnes visited Blackburn Rovers yesterday to collect signed shirts from Britain’s top players. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:00:00 +0100 e1e2c969d88733e51f64b8ce5ae3aafc http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/3639680.Thompson_delight_at_Burnley_switch/ Burnley manager Owen Coyle got his deadline day wish after bringing in striker Steven Thompson from Cardiff City. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:23:40 +0100 013070a2fa8619da2f6cb9293e40587c http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/3639619.Blackburn_Rovers_miss_out_on_deadline_day_target/ BLACKBURN boss Paul Ince missed out on a major deadline day signing at the 11th hour. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:10:16 +0100 7e17665f69ed45ab0d19b71b9f2ac827 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/3639625.Injured_Roque_hopes_to_play_in_Saturday_s_World_Cup_clash/ Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz is optimistic about playing for Paraguay in Saturday’s World Cup qualifying clash against Argentina. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:11:31 +0100 0b24decc44dc40aa9b129eb463c2f9ec http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/3639658.Stanley_boss_eyes_silverware/ ACCRINGTON Stanley boss John Coleman is hoping his side can defy the odds and upset Tranmere in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy tonight. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:20:54 +0100 c2223531c2a0b8f830c76b3c0ced882f http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/3639690.Tranmere_v_Stanley_cup_preview/ THE road between Accrington Stanley and Tranmere is a well-worn one with players leaving the Wirral for East Lancashire. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:20:00 +0100 46ffd046c6ca74d035c4489b62aa7526 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/3639629.Blackburn_Reserves_off_to_a_flier/ Blackburn Rovers Reserves got their season off to a great start with a 5-1 win over Bolton last night. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:10:00 +0100 3eb8eb307489f19f6fe185311402d89f http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/3637890.Blackburn_complete_keeper_signing/ Blackburn Rovers have completed the signing of Northampton goalkeeper Mark Bunn. Mon, 01 Sep 2008 20:48:26 +0100 ac6d2f894393c981a2f86368628d2026