BENNI McCarthy played through the pain barrier on Saturday to help inflict more relegation misery on the troubled Toon.

BENNI McCarthy fears Roque Santa Cruz could have his head turned by Manchester Citys fantasy football but insists the Paraguayan still has a huge role in Rovers survival push.

BENNI McCarthy believes Sam Allardyce will be desperate to prove a point this afternoon after not being given the time to work his management magic at Newcastle United.

BENNI McCarthy may be showing his sublime predatory instincts once more but Rovers South African admits he cant help but cast an envious glance in the direction of his unsung striking partner.

BENNI McCarthy insists Rovers will enter 2009 without the worry factor after backing boss Sam Allardyce to inspire a Premier League great escape.

WOLVES boss Mick McCarthy has told the Premier League his players are not for sale

Benni McCarthy has warned team-mate Roque Santa Cruz that he risks harming his career should he decide to quit Blackburn Rovers in the January transfer window.

Benni McCarthy scored in the final minute of the first half as Blackburn Rovers piled the pressure on former manager Mark Hughes.

Benni McCarthy is ready to add to Sam Allardyce’s problems at Blackburn by demanding to follow Roque Santa Cruz out of Ewood Park in January.

Benni McCarthy is ready to add to Sam Allardyce’s problems at Blackburn by demanding to follow Roque Santa Cruz out of Ewood Park in January. The new Blackburn manager already accepts Santa Cruz will be sold to Manchester City if, as expected, they lodge a 20million bid next month.