THREE more Blackburn Rovers supporters have been handed football banning orders, originally sought to keep them away from Euro 2004.

The police applied for orders against 17 Rovers fans, with 11 accepting the orders in September, although they claimed they were "bullied" into submission as they could not afford to defend themselves.

The latest three to accept the two-year bans are Adam Metcalfe, 20, of Hibson Road, Nelson; Paul Scott, 34, of Cabin End Road, Knuzden, and Paul Sutcliffe, 35, of Mossdale, Blackburn.

The trio are banned from attending football matches in England and Wales and, while Blackburn Rovers play at Ewood Park, they must stay away from the ground and Blackburn town centre.