The veteran former England winger has explained why he has hooked up with Blackburn again. 'Rovers return' should have been the headline

A Blackburn veteran is set to be offered a new deal by the club to extend his career by at least one more season, we can reveal.

"That’s why I liked playing for Kenny, Martin and Big Sam, because they were straight-talking men. Just be honest with players."

Blackburn have made Stewart Downing their first summer signing after he agreed a one-year deal.

One Boro star has come to agreement with the club which means he will be available for Tony Pulis to start him in games again

Stewart Downing has been told he will not start another game for Middlesbrough, due to a clause in his contract.

Former England midfielder Stewart Downing has been told he can leave Middlesbrough on a free transfer this summer.

Former England midfielder Stewart Downing has been told he can leave Middlesbrough on a free transfer this summer.

Stewart Downing's relationship with Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka is reportedly "irreparable" after a training-ground bust-up last week.

Aitor Karanka has appeared to change his mind about Stewart Downing's future at the club after his winner for Middlesbrough on Saturday.

Middlesbrough head coach Aitor Karanka has admitted Stewart Downing could be allowed to leave the club in a permanent deal this month.

Stewart Downing could spend the rest of the season away from Middlesbrough after being told he can leave on loan.

Stewart Downing has refused to get carried away by promoted Middlesbrough's encouraging start to life back in the Premier League.