New deal for Nelsen

Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Nelsen has signed a new contract with the club.

The 33-year-old New Zealand international was contracted to Rovers until next year, but has now penned a new one-year extension which will keep him at Ewood Park until the summer of 2013.
Nelsen joined Blackburn from DC United in 2005 and has been a first-team regular throughout his stay, making in excess of 200 appearances for the club.

No Fault

The centre half is pleased to commit his future to Rovers and believes the club has a bright future under new manager Steve Kean and owners Venky's.
"It's been a crazy couple of weeks but our owners really have a vision in terms of how they see the club and they want to take it. It's very exciting," he said.
"They didn't have Sam [Allardyce] in their vision, he's paid the price through no fault of his own. But it could be really exciting for Blackburn."
Nelsen captained his country in last year's World Cup and, last month, was awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to football.
Nelsen led the All Whites to three draws at the World Cup in South Africa and was named in the World Cup team of the tournament by an international football website.