Blackburn begin search for Allardyce replacement

Blackburn's search for a new manager is under way following the shock dismissal of Sam Allardyce yesterday.

Martin Jol, Chris Hughton and even Diego Maradona have been mentioned as potential successors to Allardyce, who was sacked by Rovers' owners the Venky's Group despite the team sitting relatively comfortably in 13th place in the Premier League.