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Bent treble for emphatic Latics
Bent: Hit a hat-trick

Bent treble for emphatic Latics

Marcus Bent hit a hat-trick as Wigan ended their 14-match winless run by beating Blackburn 5-3, for whom Roque Santa Cruz netted a treble.
Bruce: Knows Rovers will be tough

Bruce wary of Rovers threat

Wigan boss Steve Bruce has warned his struggling side they are in for a real battle when Blackburn come calling on Saturday.

Taylor: Staying on

Taylor extends Tranmere loan

Blackburn Rovers defender Andy Taylor has extended his stay at League One outfit Tranmere Rovers for a further month.

Bentley: Banned last weekend

Key duo set for Rovers return

Blackburn are boosted by the return of David Bentley and Ryan Nelsen for Saturday's Premier League clash against Wigan at the JJB Stadium.

Reid: Set to be on bench against Latics

Reid hoping to make up for lost time

Steven Reid steps out at Wigan on Saturday determined to repay the faith of his family, his Blackburn team-mates and manager Mark Hughes.

 Blackburn previews, reports & reaction
Wigan 5 - 3 Blackburn
Bent: Hit a hat-trick

Bent treble for emphatic Latics

Marcus Bent hit a hat-trick as Wigan ended their 14-match winless run by beating Blackburn 5-3, for whom Roque Santa Cruz netted a treble.

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Champ (Blackburn Rovers): "...kielsmith i dont think relegation really effects players prices anymore with parachute payments. its not essential for relegated clubs to sell there best players to survive and most look to hang onto them for a quick return to the prem. as a result even average players can cost millions and every player with quality can request crazy money. just look at what spurs had to fork out for darren bent, ..."

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