It has been reported a section of Blackburn fans made their feelings known Big Sam was not a popular choice.
Paul Ince looks set to be installed as Blackburn's next manager after the Premier League gave the green light for his appointment.
It is understood the Premier League board ratified the appointment on the basis that the 40-year-old gains his UEFA Pro Licence within the next two years.
The decision removes the last remaining obstacle in the way of Blackburn offering the job to the current MK Dons manager, who is viewed as one of the most promising young English managers in the game.
It also means that Michael Laudrup, the former Denmark international who was second-favourite behind Ince, is set to be disappointed.
Rovers were informed of the Premier League's decision in writing on Friday, but were told the agreement was only given on the basis that the club guarantees Ince gets his qualifications within the two-year period.
The decision was made that much easier by the League Managers' Association (LMA) saying they would have no objections were he to be offered the job.