BLACKBURN Rovers will offer free transport for all fans wishing to travel to Villa Park for their Carling Cup semi-final next month.

Sam Allardyce's men travel to Aston Villa on January 20, following the first leg at Ewood Park, with Rovers hoping to attract a bumper away following.

The offer applies to all supporters using the club's official away travel.

Simon Williams, head of commercial and marketing, said: "This will be our sixth semi-final appearance in nine years and we hope this offer will encourage as many fans as possible to get behind Sam and the team."

Further details will be announced in due course.