Steve Kean is due in India for his latest talks with Blackburn owners Venky’s with pressure for a managerial change continuing to mount.

Former Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce has instructed lawyers to initiate proceedings against his Ewood Park successor Steve Kean, it is understood.

The fans’ group campaigning for the removal of Blackburn manager Steve Kean have been granted meetings with British Government and the Premier League to air their concerns.

Organised protests against the current Blackburn hierarchy are to resume with “increased intensity”, it has been announced.