Ryan Nelsen recently did a NZ podcast, he spoke a little bit about his time in Blackburn. Thought it might interest people https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w38CdVgdphA

Maceo Rigters turned down the contract the Wellington Phoenix offered him, and flew out to try his luck in Romania and Greece. Rigters declines Wellington Phoenix offer I seem to recall he had a few moves breakdown to not being able to agree terms whilst at Rovers. Its a shame, he actually looked like he would do well in the A-League during his 45 min cameo on the weekend.

Francis Jeffers is on his way down to Aussie, for a trial with the Newcastle Jets in the A-League. He needs to prove his fitness before they offer him a 10 game Guest contract. Might get a chance to see him pair up with Michael Bridges in attack. And Robbie Fowler is back in Perth after his holiday in England, and is saying he has spoken to Wayne Rooney about comming down here on a Guest stint...

This is a question for the Aussie based members, do you think Matthew Leckie would be good enough for Rovers? His contract with Adelaide Utd ends this year, and im sure he will end up in europe next season. He will probably end up in the Dutch leagues like other young Aussies, but I wouldnt mind seeing him at Rovers.

and was sent off 1 min after being subbed on in their next game

My local A-League team, Wellington Phoenix, is trying to sign Jemal Johnson it seems.

John Curtis has signed a 1 year deal with A-League team, Gold Coast United. GCU Seal Deal For Ex-Red Devil

Rostyn Griffiths & Robbie Fowler both scored for the North Queensland Fury in a losing effort in their teams A-League debut.

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Dunno if this really counts or not, being a former coach, but Ed Baranowski has joined the Wellington Phoenix setup here in New Zealand Phoenix coach conditioned to succeed

Pregnancy blocks Nelsen from All Whites

The NZ/Fiji game has been called off, because of the Fijian goalkeeper being denied a entry visa. So prob was a good thing Ryan didnt travel halfway around the world for what will be just 1 game.

Nelsen ready for Rovers return

Ryan's been selected in the All Whites squad for the soccer World Cup qualifiers. All Whites squad named Games on Oct 13 & 17th, Nov 17 & 21 this year.

Wembley hopes inspire Nelsen

Blackburn Rovers premier league skipper Ryan Nelsen has backed Danny Hay's retention as All Whites captain, healing a potential rift as they prepare for two huge World Cup warm-up games in South America. Nelsen heals wounds by backing Hay as skipper The All Whites tour Costa Rica and Venezuela between March 20-31, hopefully the travel doesnt effect him too much

Rovers 2 - 3

Given that Lee Bowyer was charged and fined for causing the punch up with Kieron Dyer (Link), surely Thatcher, given its serious nature, could face charges over it?

Rovers 1 - 0

1 Chelsea 2 Liverpool 3 Arsenal 4 Man Utd 5 Tottenham 6 Blackburn 7 Newcastle 8 Bolton 9 Everton 10 Man City 11 West Ham 12 Charlton 13 Portsmouth 14 Wigan 15 Reading 16 Middlesbrough 17 Aston Villa 18 Fulham 19 Sheff Utd 20 Watford

Rovers 2 - 0

Nelsen Ruled Out Of All Whites Clash and doesnt seem like it will be on tv over here

they have updated that pic with the latest squad it seems, wasnt the original one posted Profile On Yahoo Sports

Would this be him? FC Istres 2006/07 Squad Squad List Bottom Row, 2nd from the left (Image taken from their offical website)

Nelsen commits to Blackburn