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Blackburn Rovers winger Dilan Markanday has taken to Twitter to share a message with the club's supporters after scoring in his side's clash with Hartlepool ...

First professional goal and through to the next round. The winger posted: “First professional goal and through to the next round. Blackburn will face Bradford City in the next round of the competition later this month.

Paul Hartley's side conceded four unanswered goals for the second successive away game as Pools crashed out of the Carabao Cup at the first hurdle.

But despite where this fixture was prioritised in terms of its significance, now the focus will be on the trip to Northampton in the hope there is no lingering hangover from another heavy defeat on the road. On the face of it, Pools were not expected to get anything from a tricky fixture in Lancashire, which means it may be acceptable to brush some of those concerns under the carpet. And while the concerns in the manner of the defeats so far can be justified, this remained a cup game - something which Hartley had suggested was a free hit. Those two, in particular, are perhaps the kinds of players Pools would maybe be looking to bring in on loan as an example over the coming weeks, and therefore are players those within the current squad should be looking to put in a performance against. Although the game had long-since gone from Pools’ grasp, the introduction of Umerah and Hastie at least produced something of a threat in the final third. Pools have now failed to score in each of their opening three games of the season having registered just four attempts in each of their away fixtures at Walsall and Blackburn.

Tyler Morton is amongst a host of Liverpool players to be spending the upcoming season out on loan and it's clear that he's enjoying his time with Blackburn ...

McCullers hasn't taken the mound for Houston since Game 4 of last season's American League Division Series against the Chicago White Sox. In a rehab outing with Triple-A Sugarland on Sunday, McCullers went five innings, allowing five runs on seven hits with three walks and five strikeouts. "I feel like he brings some toughness to us, I think he brings some edge, I love what he's like in the dugout and attitude-wise, and he comes ready to play. He lost to the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday when he gave up three runs and eight hits over four innings. He was scheduled to make his first title defense against Sidney Outlaw at Bellator 283 but was forced to withdraw from the fight due to injury. The brief pitstop is a result of the 99-day lockout prior to the start of the season. Kelly beat the Pirates on June 3 when he gave up three runs (two earned) and five hits over five innings. There may have even been better offers, but the Lions wanted to send the veteran to the team of his choice as a show of appreciation for the years he spent in Detroit. That is why the time he spent with McVay in Cabo played such a huge role in reshaping the NFC landscape. He received a no-decision against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday when he gave up two runs and seven hits over seven innings. McVay was on vacation with his wife Veronika sulking over the Rams’ loss to the Green Bay Packers in the divisional round when he learned two things — Stafford was vacationing at the same resort and wanted out of Detroit. It was practically meant to be. With the latest twist in the Durant/Nets saga possibly accelerating things regarding a possible trade, the list of suitors for the 12-time All-Star continues to grow. He recalled the legendary pitch he made to them when he was “a few tequilas in.” “Here’s the f—ing deal, OK? We can sit here and exist, and be OK winning nine to 11 games, and losing in the divisional round and feel like, ‘Oh, everything’s OK,'” McVay says he told his bosses. The relationship between Kevin Durant and James Harden seemed to go downhill in a hurry when the two were teammates with the Brooklyn Nets but apparently those differences are a thing of the past.

Morton has embarked on the first loan move of his young career, and finds himself in a promising environment under Jon Dahl Tomasson at Blackburn.

Wharton's younger brother Adam and@LFCloanee Tyler Mortonhave been very impressive on their full debuts. He was the MoM for me. For everyone asking ,Tyler Mortonplayed great.

Tyler Morton is amongst a host of Liverpool players to be spending the upcoming season out on loan and it's clear that he's enjoying his time with Blackburn ...