JACK Straw hasn't let a last minute fixture change prevent Condoleezza Rice from seeing his beloved Blackburn Rovers in action.
After the game against Wigan Athletic was moved to Monday night, Mr Straw told an audience at Ewood Park: "Secretary Rice has struggled hard to hide her intense disappointment at missing that match.
"But she doesn't fool me and I have promised to send her a video of the extended highlights!"
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