a second bookable offence, in a 2–0 loss against Manchester United. After serving a one match suspension, Dunn returned to the starting line–up against Aston Villa on 28 November, where they lost 4–0. He then provided a hat–trick of assists, as Blackburn Rovers won 4–1 against Bolton Wanderers on 24 February. At one point during a 2–1 loss against West Ham United, he was involved in altercation with teammate Christopher Samba after conceding the equalising and the argument carried on in the dressing room at half-time. Despite being sidelined on four more occasions later in the 2007–08 season, Dunn made thirty–eight appearances and scored once in all competitions. For his performances, he won the Special Club Award at Blackburn Rovers' annual player of the year awards. Ahead of the 2008–09 season, Dunn was appointed vice-captain by new manager Paul Ince for the new season. He started the season well, scoring in the opening game of the season, in a 3–2 win against Everton. However, his 200th league appearance for Blackburn Rovers against Hull City on 23 August was overshadowed when he suffered an Achilles injury and was substituted at half-time. It was announced that Dunn was out for four months. By November, Dunn made his return to training to maintain his fitness, as he continued to recover from his injury. It was not until on 12 December when Dunn returned from injury, coming on as a second-half substitute, in a 3–0 loss against Wigan Athletic. Since returning from injury, he found himself in and out of the starting line–up, as his season was disrupted by niggling injuries. At the end of the 2008–09 season, Dunn made seventeen appearances and scored once in all competitions. Ahead of the 2009–10 season, Dunn was linked a move away from Blackburn Rovers, with Sunderland interested in signing him, but the move did not materialise. He was featured in the club's pre–season matches before suffering a thigh injury that saw him miss the start of the 2009–10 season. Despite missing the first two games of the 2009–10 season Dunn returned in the League Cup clash against Gillingham and scored on his return in a 3–1 win in the second round making Rovers progress to the third round of the tournament. He then hit top form for Rovers, scoring first goals in the Premier League including strikes against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Aston Villa, Arsenal, Bolton Wanderers and