BLACKBURN Rovers defender Andre Ooijer could be in line for a first-team return, having missed the 2-2 draw at the Hawthorns with a swollen knee.

BRETT Emerton has paid Rovers team-mate Carlos Villanueva the highest compliment by dubbing him a natural match-winner.

Brett Emerton will miss at least the next two weeks of action for Blackburn Rovers after sustaining a hamstring injury in Saturday’s 2-2 draw at West Bromwich Albion.

BRETT Emerton is expected to be out of action for at least the next fortnight as Paul Ince’s walking wounded list continues to grow.

Blackburn star Brett Emerton has revealed the club are hoping to achieve a top-six finish this season in the Premier League this term.

Blackburn star Brett Emerton has revealed the club are hoping to achieve a top-six finish this season.

Brett Emerton feels Blackburn must take three points off sides such as Middlesbrough if they are to realise their ambition of challenging for a place in Europe.

Blackburn utility man Brett Emerton has urged Vince Grella to make the most of Blackburn’s injury problems.

Blackburn’s Brett Emerton has backed fellow Australian Vince Grella to make a mark at Blackburn Rovers and become a fans’ favourite.

Brett Emerton has told Setanta Sports News that Roque Santa Cruz is fully committed to Blackburn Rovers.