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Blackburn striker Leon Best targeting FA Cup semi-final spot
Saturday 9th March 13:25

Leon Best is ready to reciprocate the love shown by Blackburn's supporters by looking to fire Michael Appleton's side to the FA Cup semi-finals.

Leon Best will play for Blackburn U21s against Sunderland
Monday 18th February 11:20

Blackburn have been given a boost with the news that striker Leon Best will play for the U21s against Sunderland on Monday.

Leon Best understands the frustration the Blackburn Rovers fans have shown
Wednesday 21st November 13:52

Injured Blackburn striker Leon Best says he sympathises with the frustrated fans who are hoping for a return to the Premier League.

Blackburn striker Leon Best on road to recovery after cruciate knee injury
Tuesday 9th October 16:36

Leon Best's recovery from cruciate knee ligament damage is running to schedule according to Blackburn caretaker manager Eric Black.

Best faces six months out
Monday 30th July 17:01

Blackburn have confirmed that Leon Best has suffered cruciate knee ligament damage, leaving the striker now facing a six-month lay-off.

Best blow for Blackburn
Sunday 29th July 16:29

Summer signing Leon Best has handed Blackburn an untimely injury headache after picking up a knock during a friendly date with AEK Athens.

Best - We have to bounce back
Friday 6th July 14:35

Leon Best wants to help history repeat itself for him by helping Blackburn Rovers make an immediate return to the Premier League.

Best reveals Toon frustration
Thursday 5th July 08:08

Leon Best says he was not given a chance to prove himself under Alan Pardew at Newcastle following his move to Blackburn earlier this week.

Best joy at Kean reunion
Tuesday 3rd July 17:46

Leon Best admits he jumped at the chance of joining Blackburn Rovers so he could work with Steve Kean again.

Kean joy at Best capture
Tuesday 3rd July 10:54

Blackburn boss Steve Kean has expressed his delight at the signing of Leon Best from Newcastle.

Rovers wrap up Best deal
Monday 2nd July 19:07

Blackburn have completed the signing of striker Leon Best from Newcastle on a four-year deal worth more than £3million.

Blackburn close on Best
Monday 2nd July 11:56

Sky Sports sources understand Newcastle striker Leon Best is undergoing a medical at Blackburn ahead of a prospective move to Ewood Park.

Best close to training again
Tuesday 27th March 13:57

Leon Best insists he is still on target to make it out of the Newcastle United treatment room and onto the pitch before the end of the season.

Double target for Best
Wednesday 21st March 11:48

Leon Best is determined to return to action for Newcastle before the end of the season to prove his fitness for the Republic of Ireland.

Magpies confirm Best blow
Wednesday 8th February 12:35

Newcastle have confirmed striker Leon Best is facing several weeks on the sidelines as he recovers from a knee injury.

Best injury blow for Newcastle
Monday 6th February 13:05

Newcastle have confirmed that striker Leon Best faces up to six weeks on the sidelines after suffering medial ligament damage.

Lennon - We don't need Gers
Friday 3rd February 20:37

Neil Lennon has rejected the suggestion that Celtic need a strong Rangers team in order to thrive.

Bhoys missed out on Best
Wednesday 1st February 11:47

Sky Sports sources understand Celtic missed out on Newcastle United striker Leon Best before the transfer window closed.

Best hoping for more goals
Monday 16th January 17:15

Leon Best answered his manager's call for others to step up in Demba Ba's absence - and hopes his goal will be the catalyst for many more.

Tiote out of Chelsea clash
Thursday 1st December 17:55

Newcastle United midfielder Cheik Tiote has been ruled out of Saturday's clash with Chelsea through injury.

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