Big Sam? Blackburn Fans Must Be Dancing In The Streets!

Last updated : 05 June 2008 By Footy Mad - Editor

Bookmakers make Allardyce, out of work since being sacked by the Magpies in January, odds-on amid suggestions he has already been in touch with Rovers chiefs about the vacant post.

Former England boss Steve McClaren is also in the running ... adding to the grief for Rovers fans.

Rovers chairman John Williams will make stability the most crucial aspect of his search for a successor to Hughes, who led the club to three consecutive top-10 finishes and a place in the UEFA Cup.

Williams: "We have enjoyed eight years of success and stability with Graeme Souness and Mark - and now it is important that we build on our strengths.

"We must make sure it is three successful appointments in a row."

Blackburn fans ... our thoughts go out to you!

Wait for the press conference when he says: "I want to bring the same success I had at Bolton!"

That is what he told us! The man has not won a single honour as a player or manager.