BLACKBURN Rovers captain Ryan Nelsen is predicting Sam Allardyce to be a “big hit” at Ewood Park.

Blackburn skipper Ryan Nelsen says he is ‘very excited’ by the appointment of Sam Allardyce and says he will be a big hit at the club.

Blackburn captain Ryan Nelsen has backed sacked boss Paul Ince to bounce back in management.

RYAN Nelsen believes it would be wrong for Blackburn Rovers to change manager now as he insists the players must shoulder more of the flak being thrown at Paul Ince.

Blackburn captain Ryan Nelsen insists the players are behind under-pressure manager Paul Ince, depsite reports claiming divisions in the dressing room.

Ryan Nelsen admits the number of ‘ridiculous’ mistakes Blackburn are making is getting under his skin.

Blackburn captain Ryan Nelsen has blamed injuries for Rovers’ poor start to the season and believes under-fire boss Paul Ince should be immune from criticism.

RYAN Nelsen insists there is no panic at Ewood Park despite seeing his Rovers side slip perilously close to the Premier League drop zone.

Ryan Nelsen insists Blackburn are not worried about being dragged into a Premier League relegation fight despite their recent slump.

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