Rovers star eyes 'fairytale' win

27 March 2010 13:18
Midfielder Dunn was born in Blackburn so knows all about the bad blood which exists between the two clubs, who meet for only the sixth time in 27 years in a noon showdown at Turf Moor.[LNB]Burnley's last win against a local enemy they first played in 1888 came in 1979, so Dunn appreciates how important the three points are to Clarets fans, a number of whom he can count as close friends.[LNB]It is why he is looking for Rovers to humiliate Burnley, but then for boss Brian Laws' side to avoid an immediate return to the Championship.[LNB]"I know it's a little bit of a fairytale, but I hope we pump them 10-0," Dunn said.[LNB]"But then I genuinely also hope they go on a little run and get the points needed to stay up and we're all looking out for our fixtures again for next season.[LNB]"A derby game is good, not just for the players and staff, but more importantly for the supporters.[LNB]"It's great for banter at work, although I hope it's our fans on Monday morning who are going in laughing rather than crying."[LNB]As a player often booed and jeered given his no-nonsense approach to matches, Dunn is aware, but unconcerned, at the backlash he will encounter at Burnley.[LNB]"I'm not too fussed. I've had stick for many years now so it's like water off a duck's back," he added.[LNB]"Probably half of my friends are Burnley fans as well so I'm used to the amount of stick you can get."[LNB]Dunn is fortunate to be playing after the rough treatment he was subjected to in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat over Birmingham, in which he scored both goals only to limp off late on.[LNB]The 30-year-old has had his share of injuries over the years and knows he has paid the price for his desire to be playing.[LNB]Dunn feels he may have to start tempering his enthusiasm, adding: "I'm not getting any younger, that's for sure.[LNB]"But I still feel I can play a big part at the club over the next couple of seasons.[LNB]"The problem I have is, although I've missed a lot of games, I never don't want to train or not play games, even when I'm not 100%.[LNB]"Maybe it's time I started listening to my head a little more, and rather than missing five games because I've been over keen on being out there, I could maybe miss one to make sure I'm involved in the others.[LNB]"Call me a silly old git, but that's the way I am."[LNB]As for tomorrow, though, he added: "That's a no-brainer. I want to play every game, but there are times when I'm not ready to play when games are so close.[LNB]"I spoke to the gaffer a couple of months ago when we played three games in a week and said that maybe it's something we should look at.[LNB]"I can do it, but sometimes you wonder whether you can do anything better to stop the niggles which keep me from playing now and again.[LNB]"That may be a negative, but when I do start I feel I bring positive things to the team and my goals this year have helped."[LNB]Captain Ryan Nelsen, Gael Givet, Lars Jacobsen and Vince Grella are back in contention after overcoming recent injury woes, although goalkeeper Paul Robinson remains sidelined with a calf problem.[LNB][LNB]

Source: Team_Talk