OH, WHAT a wonderful weekend for Blackburn Rovers fans! Thousands will be rejoicing.

Was it the 3-1 win at Villa Park? No.

Was it the return of Chris Sutton? No.

It was the transfer request by Tim Flowers.

Thousands of prayers appeared to have been answered until Rovers turned it down.

So, Mr Kidd, why did you refuse it? Let some other team have 30-yard free kicks finish in the back of their net.

You did right standing up to Tim Sherwood. So don't let anyone hold you to ransom, whether it be for money or a place in the first team.

Keep up the good work.

EDDIE BRANDON, Royal Oak Avenue, Pleckgate, Blackburn.

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