Ince blasts Wilkins claims

CHELSEA’S win at Blackburn ended in a war of words after Rovers manager Paul Ince confronted Ray Wilkins and accused the Blues assistant of talking “garbage”.

Ince had been incensed by Wilkins’ remarks in the build-up that Blackburn were aggressive and over-physical, and he made his feelings clear in a heated touchline exchange at the final whistle.

Ince said: “Of course I was a physical character as a player but you don’t play for the teams I did if you are just that. All the teams I have managed have played football.

“For him to come out with that garbage about us trying to put them on their arses and that we are over-physical — well we weren’t like that today, we played some decent football. I just said to him next time you are going to say something make sure you get your facts right.

“I told him that in no uncertain terms.”

Wilkins had said the match would be “one of aggression” because Blackburn played in the image of their manager.