Nelsen ready to dig in

Blackburn captain Ryan Nelsen believes the next few weeks could be crucial in the club's season.Nelsen is looking to get back on track on Saturday after the defeat by Manchester United when they face Portsmouth at Ewood Park on Saturday.Blackburn are only two points outside the relegation zone and Nelsen told the club`s official website: "It is time for us to stand up and be counted."There are some important games ahead and ones that we can win. We have got to maintain our home form."Portsmouth have had a couple of decent results but we have made Ewood Park a difficult place to visit and are looking forward to Saturday."

Source: Eurosport