Jordan Rhodes turned the second half of Blackburn Rovers’ FA Cup tie at Newport into a showcase for his attacking talents as he hauled his side out of the mire and into a fourth- round trip to Oxford United.Rovers were in danger of being sunk in this third-round match, postponed from 9 January when the pitch was waterlogged, after Chris Brown was shown a red card in the 10th minute and Newport’s inspirational captain, Mark Byrne, had equalised the visitors opener from a penalty with a magnificent strike on the half-hour. Related: Carlisle pitch perfect and preparing for emotional return home after floods Continue readingreadfullarticle
