The games up for Blackburn Rovers.Since the start of the Premier League in 1992, just one team have avoided relegation West Brom in 2005 having been bottom at Christmas.Even if Venkys finally put Steve Kean out of his misery, you need only take a look at Rovers remaining fixtures to see the size of the task awaiting his potential replacement.Home: Stoke, Fulham, Newcastle, QPR, Villa, Sunderland, Man Utd, Liverpool, Norwich, Wigan Away: Liverpool, Man
Malcolm Brogdon Jersey Utd, Everton, Arsenal, Man City, Wolves, Bolton, WBA, Swansea, Spurs, ChelseaBased on the well-worn theory you need 40 points to stayup, that leaves Rovers needing 10 wins. Unlikely at best.A quick look atthe squad showsthe size of the task awaiting any new bo s.In goal,
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Victor Oladipo Jersey back, its not much better with Samba a man alone. Dann hasnt impre sed, Nelsens forever injured and Hanley doesnt look Premier League quality.Midfield isnt much better. Dunn spends more time injured than Nelsen andis a luxury the team simply cant afford, NZonzi is steady but limited, while Pedersen is living on the memories of yesteryear. Petrovic has been a waste of money, Grella likewise and Vukcevic must be wondering what on earth hes walked into.As for up front what a me s that is. Theres Yakubu wholl never run around but at least knows where the back of the net is, Goodwillie who Kean hailed as the next Wayne Rooney but is probably
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