Yakubu eases Kean’s pain

BLACKBURN boss Steve Kean watched four-goal Yakubu sink Swansea in the first of four “cup finals” he believes will make or break his side’s season — and possibly his own future.

Kean admitted being baffled by the reaction of some sections of the home crowd to Rovers’ 4-2 win, with a number staying behind after the match to chant for his dismissal. Yakubu had opened the scoring in the 20th minute and wrapped up his solo show with a late penalty – becoming the first Rovers player to score four in a Barclays Premier League game.

And Kean, who takes his side to Sunderland next week before consecutive home games against West Bromwich Albion and Bolton, revealed how the Carling Cup loss to Cardiff spurred him on.