Rovers put off contract talks

19 February 2009 13:48
lackburn Rovers have put all new contract talks on hold until they secure their Premier League survival.[LNB] A number of stars, including Andre Ooijer, Aaron Mokoena and Tugay, all see their current deals expire in the summer and they could leave for nothing.[LNB]Despite gambling on keeping the players at Ewood Park beyond the end of the season, Rovers chairman John Williams insists all the focus must be on avoiding relegation.[LNB]"Our whole focus has to be on staying up at the moment. That is what every single effort is being put into at the moment," Williams told the Lancashire Telegraph.[LNB]"We are not in contract discussions with any of our senior players at this moment, that will have to wait. [LNB]"The only contracts that are being talked about at the moment is for the youngsters, like offering Andy Haworth a new deal this week. We want to make sure we keep the best youngsters." [LNB]

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