Souness favourite to replace sacked Ince

Former Blackburn boss Graeme Souness has emerged as the leading candidate to take over at Ewood Park after Paul Ince was sacked yesterday.

Wed, 17 Dec, 2008 - 07:34

Former Blackburn boss Graeme Souness has emerged as the leading candidate to take over at Ewood Park after Paul Ince was sacked yesterday.

Ince was dismissed after just 17 Barclays Premier League matches in charge having presided over a club record-equalling run of 11 games without victory which dropped them to 19th in the table.

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