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Rovers rescued by resurgent Roberts

Jason Roberts made a point to Sam Allardyce, at the same time helping Blackburn to three as they shrugged off their first-half languor to record a victory over Portsmouth that was ultimately as emphatic as it had seemed unlikely at half-time. Full Article at The Independent

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  1. PORTSMOUTH, UNITED KINGDOM - DECEMBER 05:  Hermann Hreidarsson of Portsmouth celebrates scoring the opening goal of the match during the Barclays Premier League match between Portsmouth and Burnley at Fratton Park on December 05, 2009 in Portsmouth, England.
  2. Portsmouth's Anthony Vanden Borre, left, fights for the ball with Aston Villa's Emile Heskey during their quarter final English League Cup soccer match at the Fratton Park Stadium, Portsmouth, England, Tuesday Dec. 1, 2009. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL infofootball-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
  3. PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01:  Stephen Warnock of Aston Villa goes to ground under pressure from Hassan Yedba of Portsmouth during the Carling Cup quarter final match between Portsmouth and Aston Villa at Fratton Park on December 1, 2009 in Portsmouth, England.
  4. PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28:  Wayne Rooney and Ryan Giggs of Manchester United celebrate Giggs goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Portsmouth and Manchester United at Fratton Park on November 28, 2009 in Portsmouth, England.
  5. BLACKBURN, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05:  Blackburn Rovers manager Sam Allardyce in the crowd prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Blackburn Rovers and Liverpool at Ewood Park on December 5, 2009 in Blackburn, England.
  6. BLACKBURN, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 07: Blackburn Rovers manager Sam Allardyce looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Blackburn Rovers and Portsmouth at Ewood Park on November 7, 2009 in Blackburn, England.
  7. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Sam Allardyce looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Blackburn Rovers at Old Trafford on October 31, 2009 in Manchester, England.
  8. LONDON - OCTOBER 24:  Sam Allardyce manager of Blackburn Rover gestures during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Blackburn Rovers at Stamford Bridge on October 24, 2009 in London, England.
  9. Blackburn Rovers' manager Sam Allardyce reacts during their English Premier League soccer match against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL infofootball-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.

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