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Valerien Ismael Offers Transfer Funds for New Pitch as Weather Puts BlackburnOxford in Doubt

The EFL is weighing the latest abandonment after two waterlogged home games left paying supporters frustrated.

Overview

  • Saturday’s Championship game against Sheffield Wednesday at Ewood Park was abandoned after about 62 minutes with Blackburn leading 1-0, the second such incident this season.
  • September’s halted match against Ipswich was ordered to be replayed and finished 1-1, a decision Ismael has called “disgraceful.”
  • Ismael says he is prepared to divert transfer budget to help pay for a new pitch and is demanding clarity and guarantees on fixes.
  • Blackburn stated that the EFL Board will consider what action to take following the latest abandonment.
  • A Met Office yellow warning linked to Storm Bran covers Blackburn on Tuesday, placing the Oxford United fixture at risk and leaving fans uncertain about completion.