Mimms' Ewood future in doubt

Liverpool may capitalise on uncertainty surrounding the future of the Blackburn Rovers goalkeeping coach Bobby Mimms, who may be the latest individual to leave Ewood Park after the Venky's takeover. Mimms, who was a player at Blackburn when Liverpool's manager Kenny Dalglish was in charge there, has not been given the new contract he was anticipating. He has become highly respected at the club and is credited with resurrecting the career of Paul Robinson.

Rovers are hoping that the 18-year-old Phil Jones will be back in first-team action within a month after the teenager made a quicker-than-expected recovery from injury.