Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has paid tribute to loan striker Mame Biram Diouf after he netted a hat-trick against Norwich City.

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce paid tribute to on-loan striker Mame Biram Diouf after he scored a hat-trick in the 3-1 Carling Cup second-round victory over Norwich.

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce will consider making changes for Tuesday’s Carling Cup clash against Norwich but his choices are limited by injuries.

Sam Allardyce has moved to hand Litex Lovech’s versatile Bulgarian international forward Ivelin Popov a trial spell at Blackburn.

Sam Allardyce has been backed to “work wonders” with a bumper transfer kitty by Blackburn’s owner-in-waiting, who has pledged to give the Rovers boss up to 100million for team strengthening.

Sam Allardyce is shocked there’s no interest in Blackburn ace Jason Roberts and also says a deal for Stoke’s James Beattie is unlikely.

Ryan Nelsen believes Blackburn can break into the top six this season after hanging on to all their big names this summer.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce hopes to strengthen his squad further this week after sealing the signing of striker Mame Biram Diouf on Friday.

Blackburn goalkeeper Paul Robinson has retired from international football after withdrawing from England’s squad to face Hungary.

Blackburn defender Christopher Samba was fined 120 today for speeding in his Rolls-Royce.