Blackburn release defensive duo

Blackburn manager Mark Hughes has begun his summer clear-out by revealing veteran centre-back Craig Short and Swedish defender Nils-Eric Johansson are to leave the club.

Blackburn manager Mark Hughes has begun his summer clear-out by revealing veteran centre-back Craig Short and Swedish defender Nils-Eric Johansson are to leave the club.

Both players were out of contract this summer but had hoped to be given a new deal by Hughes but the Welshman has decided they do not fit into his plans.

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