P309 CEEFAX 309 Mon 11 Nov 21:44/04 1/2 FOOTBALL: BLACKBURN LENS WITH RIOCH Bruce Rioch has been linked with the vacant manager's job at Blackburn Rovers in succession to Ray Harford. Speculation was fuelled when Rioch, currently assistant managjt at QPR, did not attend his side's game at Crystal Palace on Sunday. Formjt Bolton and Arsenal boss Rioch would be the sort of big name Blackburn need to kick-start their season. The 1994/5 champions have struggled this season after the transfer of England's Alan Shearer to Newcastle. WEN TICKETS TO SEE ARSENAL-SPURS 321 Football 302 Genital 330 Cricket 340 ScotsPrem PrinTable D1/2 Tabs VenablisP309 CEEFAX 309 Mon 11 Nov 22:44/09 2/2 FOOTBALL: QPR DENY RIOCH RUMOURS QPR have denied mounting speculation that assistant manager Bruce Rioch is on his way to Blackburn to become their new boss. A spokesman told the 'London Standard': "I can categorically state that Bruce was out of the country on scouting duties while we played at Palace. "These stories have been going on for a couple of weeks and thjte is absolutely nothing in them." Rioch joined the London club as Stewart Houston's assistant in September. WIN TICKETS TO SEE ARSENAL-SPURS 321 Football 302 Genital 330 Cricket 340 ScotsPrem PrinTable D1/2 Tabs Venablis