Samba signs new Blackburn deal to stay on at Ewood Park until 2014

17 November 2009 17:35
Blackburn defender Christopher Samba has committed his long-term future to the club.   [LNB]The 25-year-old has signed a new contract at Ewood Park that will take him up to the summer of 2014.   [LNB]Chairman John Williams said: 'I am delighted that we have been able to secure Chris on a new long-term deal, which is an important one for the club.'[LNB] Deal me in: Defender Samba (top) is loving life at Ewood Park[LNB]Samba joined Blackburn after a successful trial, sealing a £400,000 move from Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin in January 2007. [LNB]Samba has made 109 appearances for Blackburn, scoring nine goals and was employed as an emergency striker last season by manager Sam Allardyce.   [LNB]It was a testing time for the club but they escaped relegation with games to spare after Allardyce replaced Paul Ince.   [LNB]Williams said: 'It (the new deal) has been richly deserved through his performances over the past few seasons.   [LNB]  'He demonstrated a tremendous attitude in the last campaign when playing in an unfamiliar role as a striker.'[LNB]Meanwhile, Brett Emerton is backing his fellow Australian Vince Grella to make an impact at Blackburn once he is fully fit.   [LNB]The former Torino midfielder could come into contention for the derby against Bolton on Sunday following groin and hamstring injuries.   [LNB]Emerton told the Lancashire Telegraph: 'Vince works hard, breaks up a lot of the play, is a good passer of the ball and that is something we need.   [LNB]'He has a great attitude on and off the pitch. He is a hard worker and I do not think he will let injuries get him down. He has that toughness about him.'[LNB] Paul Ince is the Guv'nor... and he's coming backSouness: I won't step into shoes of under-fire Scotland boss BurleyHiddink hails Premier League for toughening up Everton's BilyaletdinovJulio 'The Beast' Baptista's agent savages Spurs New Year switch rumoursBLACKBURN ROVERS FC

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