Rovers job too good to miss - Hughes

New Blackburn manager Mark Hughes admitted the Ewood Park post was an opportunity he “couldn't afford to miss”.

Thu, 16 Sep, 2004 - 12:55

New Blackburn manager Mark Hughes admitted the Ewood Park post was an opportunity he “couldn't afford to miss”.

Hughes was appointed last night following a few hours of negotiations after the Football Association of Wales gave Rovers permission to speak to their national coach.

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