Ince Sacked - Rovers Fans Want Former Toon Boss!

Last updated : 16 December 2008 By Footy Mad - Editor
The Blackburn board met on Monday and decided to sack the former Macclesfield and MK Dons boss.

He guided Rovers to just three wins in 17 league games since his appointment in June.

Blackburn Rovers statement: "It is with great sadness the board announce that Paul Ince is to leave the club.

"After a board meeting yesterday it was decided to relieve Paul of his duties.

"The board, having selected Paul back in June, were desperate for him to succeed and wanted to give him as much time as possible in the unforgiving environment of Premier League management, where time is such a precious commodity."

Chairman John Williams: "Three wins in 17 games has seen a squad, which finished seventh last season, fall to 19th position. We are currently in real danger of becoming detached from the pack.

"The survival of the club in the Premier League is paramount and our focus now is on finding a replacement who will be able to maintain our top division status.

"Paul will bounce back, he is a fighter and we wish him well."

Rovers supporters are not willing to welcome Allardyce because of his connection with local rivals Bolton Wanderers, and although Big Sam said his disaster at St James' Park is "putting off clubs" ... it seems the Bolton connection isn't helping, either.

Dalglish was boss at Ewood Park when Rovers shocked the Premiership by winning the title, with our GOALden Boy (Alan Shearer) leading the line.