Emerton commits to Blackburn
Friday, August 18, 2006
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Australian international midfielder Brett Emerton has signed a new four-year contract with Blackburn Rovers FC.
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Brett Emerton has signed a new four-year contract with Blackburn Rovers FC.
Veteran midfielder
The Australian international midfielder is starting his fourth season with the Lancashire club whom he joined from Feyenoord in the summer of 2003. Emerton appeared three times for Australia at the FIFA World Cup but was suspended for his side's knockout round defeat against Italy after being sent off against Croatia.
European test
The 27-year-old made his 100th league appearance for Blackburn last season, when he helped the club qualify for the UEFA Cup. Blackburn kick off their UEFA Cup campaign in the first round on 14 September - and start their Premiership campaign away against Portsmouth FC on Saturday.