Derbyshire wants Santa stay

Rovers hit-man doesn't want to lose striking partner

Last updated: 7th January 2009

Derbyshire wants Santa stay

Derbyshire: Hoping Santa stays

I want Roque to stay at Blackburn. He is a fantastic player who I love playing alongside.

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Matt Derbyshire is desperate for Roque Santa Cruz to stay at Blackburn Rovers as he loves playing alongside him.

Santa Cruz has been heavily linked with a move away from Rovers in January with Manchester City boss Mark Hughes tipped to launch a big-money raid on his former club.

However, fellow strike partner Derbyshire believes the club would be better off retaining the Paraguay international and he hopes the ex-Bayern ace stays at Ewood Park.

Fantastic player

"I want Roque to stay at Blackburn," said Derbyshire. "He is a fantastic player who I love playing alongside.

"He has been great for the club, he is a great goalscorer and hopefully he won't go.

"He is a great bloke to have around the place, he's always cheerful and always works hard."