Oppositions Season Thoughts: Blackburn

Last updated : 19 June 2009 By Dan Buxton

How did your season go? Did Blackburn finish where you expected them to?

If we`d have had Sam at the start of the season it`d have been a satisfactory top 10 finish, so it`s hard to answer that one.

Who was Blackburn's player of the year?

Chris Samba saved us from relegation with his efforts in defence and beyond his call in attack crucially for the last few games.

Who were the best players you saw play against Blackburn?

Cristiano Ronaldo is simply the world`s best attacking footballer in my opinion, always rate John Terry as great and Stevie Gerrard.

Where do you need to strengthen this summer?

Upfront, left side attack, centre midfield and right back though we may not get all what we could do with.

Which, if any, Stoke players impressed you this season?

Ryan Shawcross, Ricardo Fuller and Rory Delap`s throws are a great weapon that nobody will `find out` and stop. Stoke the team is the star really though rather than any individuals.

What are your thoughts on Stoke City?

I always had a soft spot for them going back to the days of Mark Stein playing there and was really happy you got to the top flight and even happier you stayed up. You seem a decent club with a good set of fans to me.

Who'll be on their way out?

Roque Santa Cruz, Tugay, Matt Derbyshire, Aaron Mokoena, Jason Brown, Zurab Kzanishvilli, Andre Ooijer

Blackburn's best 11 of the season?

Robinson
Ooijer Samba Nelson Givet Warnock
Dunn Tugay Emerton
McCarthy Roberts

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