New date for Rovers v Villa semi

The game had been due to be staged on Tuesday but was postponed due to the big freeze which has disrupted numerous sporting fixtures in recent weeks.A Thursday date - necessary due to the fact Blackburn face Manchester City the previous Monday in the Premier League - has now been agreed upon with the game kicking off at 8pm. It is due to be televised live on Sky Sports.As a result, Blackburn's league game at home to Fulham - due to take place on Saturday January 16 - has been put back 24 hours.The second leg keeps its slot on Wednesday January 20, the Villa Park clash kicking off at 7:45pm.Tickets already issued will be valid for the new dates.The other semi-final tie between Manchester City and Manchester United was also postponed this week.New dates for that tie had already been announced with the first leg a Eastlands to take place on Tuesday January 19 and the second at Old Trafford on Wednesday January 27. Carling Cup. Click here to bet.  

Source: Team_Talk