Source: Team_Talk
Allardyce wants happy away day
Rovers travel to Liverpool on Sunday looking for only their second win away from Ewood Park in the Premier League this season.[LNB]But after winning four in succession at home to move up to 12th and ease relegation fears, Allardyce feels it is only a matter of time before they start to profit from their travels.[LNB]Allardyce said: "It is not so much about cracking the away form as cracking the results. I think the form has been good on occasions.[LNB]"We have had some disasters like Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal away where we have been dreadful and I remember them vividly.[LNB]"But some of the performances were really well worthy of the victories we were looking for.[LNB]"Unfortunately the longer it goes on the harder it is to clinch.[LNB]"Anfield is a major venue and a big place to try to get a win but we will try our best.[LNB]"We are in good form and have got a lot of confidence in the place at the moment.[LNB]"If we are technically and tactically right, and there is perhaps a little fatigue from Liverpool, we may come away with something."[LNB]Rovers are without captain Ryan Nelsen for the trip after the New Zealand international suffered a knee injury in last week's 3-0 win over Bolton.[LNB]There were initially fears the 32-year-old could miss the rest of the season - and even the World Cup - but they have now been allayed.[LNB]Allardyce said: "I think he was worried about the injury when it happened, we all were, but now we have had the scan and it has settled down, it only looks a few weeks rather months."[LNB]Christopher Samba is likely to take Nelsen's place after serving a suspension while Brett Emerton is also available again after an Achilles injury.[LNB]One positive piece of news this week has been the decision of exciting prospect Junior Hoilett to sign a new two-and-a-half year contract.[LNB]The 19-year-old Canadian has made a big impression since breaking into the first team this season.[LNB]Hoilett was first taken on trial by the club at the age of 12 and signed soon after.[LNB]Work permit difficulties later saw him loaned out to two German clubs for experience but Allardyce now hopes the club can reap the benefits of their faith in the youngster.[LNB]Allardyce said: "It is one of the hardest and longest negotiations I have experienced but finally we have persuaded Junior that Blackburn is the place for him.[LNB]"Having had the lad since he was 12 years old, and having had all the difficulties we have had, it is a pleasure to have him on board.[LNB]"There is such outstanding talent and ability there that we want to develop into a regular first-team player.[LNB]"We're really looking forward to his future at Blackburn and hopefully seeing him develop into a fine player."[LNB]Allardyce, who also revealed the club are also close to finalising a new deal with Morten Gamst Pedersen, believes Hoilett is one of a number of promising youngsters in his squad.[LNB]Allardyce particularly has high regard for Martin Olsson and Steven Nzonzi, both 21, and 22-year-old striker Nikola Kalinic.[LNB]"We're looking very good for the future and these players can only get better and be a force for Blackburn," Allardyce said.[LNB][LNB] Liverpool 4/11, Draw 7/2, Blackburn 9/1
