Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce was perhaps a little too forthcoming during a 'meet the fans' night, reports The Mirror. Big Sam says that Manchester City target Roque Santa Cruz has problems in both knees; David Dunn has Achilles tendon trouble in both legs and not just one, while Carlos Villanueva and Johan Vogel struggle to make an impact on the pitch - despite being "training ground stars".

Allardyce also admitted that he wanted to improve the fitness of his squad, which could see a major influx of the backroom support team he employed at Bolton.