Shearer turns down Blackburn
June 12, 2008
Blackburn Rovers have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of a manager. Former player Alan Shearer has turned down the opportunity to manage the club.
He said…
“The situation is I was very flattered to have got a call from chairman John Williams and he asked if I would like to be included on a shortlist. I thanked him for that but declined. I have other commitments and I hope they make the right appointment. ”
Blackburn have now turned their attentions to free agent Sam Allardyce who has arrived in Lancashire for talks. Other names in the frame are Paul Ince and former Chelsea assistant Ten Cate.
Mark Hughes signs for City
June 4, 2008
Mark Hughes has signed a three-year contract with Manchester City worth around £9m. He has also been told he will have around £35m to invest in his knew squad.
Blackburn will be hurt by this but a small consolation is the £4.5m in compensation they received from City. Hughes spent four years at Blackburn and turned them into a top 8 side. He had success over his former club Man Utd and pushed Rover’s into Europe.
The Man City chairmen, Thaksin Shinawatra praised the former Man Utd player for his achievements at Blackburn. He said…
“He’s an outstanding manager who has achieved many things with Blackburn.These are exciting times for Manchester City and I hope the supporters can understand that I share their goals.”
This news will please City fans after they were not happy with the sacking of Sven Goran Erikkson and im sure they are hoping he keeps faith in the knew manager.
Man Utd to add to Rovers pain
June 3, 2008
Man Utd are seriously thinking about making an offer for Blackburn hitman Roque Santa Cruz. United are planning a £15m offer which would tempt Blackburn into selling the striker. This news comes at the wrong time after their boss Mark Hughes is in talks with Man City about taking over the Eastlands club.
How would Roque fit in at Man Utd..?
Well with Louis Saha on his way out Fergie is looking for a hitman who deadly duo Ronaldo and Rooney can play off. They see Berbatov a bit too expensive and Roque has already proved his pedigree in the Premier League last season.
Blackburn will be hoping United do not push through with the deal and they can keep their top scorer.
