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English Premier News :: Sam Allardyce named new Blackburn manager

Posted on 2008-12-17 by Gooner

Blackburn Rovers have appointed Sam Allardyce as their new manager on a three-year contract.

The Lancashire club sacked Paul Ince on Tuesday and made it clear they wanted a new boss at the helm for Saturday's home game against Stoke.

Allardyce has been out of work since he was dismissed as manager of Newcastle United on 9 January.

"I'm very pleased indeed, I'll say more at the news conference on Thursday," said 54-year-old Allardyce.

"Rovers are delighted to announce the appointment of Sam Allardyce as manager," a club statement read.

The new manager will be officially unveiled at the 1600 GMT news conference on Thursday.

Sourced From : BBC Sport

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