Kean to stay as Rovers boss until end of season

Blackburn have confirmed Steve Kean will remain as manager until the end of the season.

The 43-year-old was promoted from first-team coach to caretaker boss following the surprise sacking of Sam Allardyce and assistant Neil McDonald last week.

New owners Venky’s stressed they would not be rushing to appoint a permanent successor to Allardyce, and today they put their trust in Kean despite his lack of managerial experience.

A club statement read: “Following the departure of Mr Sam Allardyce as football manager of Blackburn Rovers Football Club earlier this month, Mr Steve Kean was appointed as manager.

“Venky’s London Limited – Blackburn Rovers – has decided to continue with Mr Steve Kean as manager, until the end of the season, June 2011.”