Under-fire Blackburn manager Steve Kean was left too open to criticism during the club’s plunge into relegation, according to former striker Kevin Gallacher.

Jose Mourinho could find himself in disciplinary trouble again before a ball has even been kicked in the new season.

Blackburn and Turkish rivals Genclerbirligi both insist there will be no security fears stemming from the clubs being paired in the first round of the UEFA Cup.

Blackburn Rovers have been handed an £80m windfall, courtesy of the late Jack Walker.