Sams the Man for Rovers

[MH]

The 54-year-old, who takes over with immediate effect, will be presented at a press conference at Ewood Park at 4pm on Thursday.
Blackburn moved quickly after sacking Paul Ince on Tuesday and have swooped for the former Bolton and Newcastle boss.
The club said in a statement: "Blackburn Rovers are delighted to announce the appointment of Sam Allardyce as manager with immediate effect. Sam has signed a three-year contract."
Rovers were keen to make an appointment as soon as possible - especially as Allardyce had also been linked with the vacant position at Sunderland.
Blackburn chairman John Williams had said it would be a huge advantage for the new manager to be in position before the Premier League visit of Tony Pulis' Potters.
Williams said: "You can't underestimate how much of a boost a physical presence could have on Saturday for what is an absolutely mammoth game.
"Everyone needs to know how big this game is as this is a time the club really has to come together."
Allardyce's eight successful years as Bolton boss persuaded the Rovers board that he is the man to rescue Blackburn from the threat of relegation.
Blackburn are currently second from bottom of the Premier League with 13 points from 17 games.


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[HibbyDave]

Good to see big Sam back in the game...but he's got his work cut out trying to push Blackburn back up the table, hope he does though.


cheers

 

[davidh]

more hoof it and run lol

 

[NL7]

more hoof it and run lol

paid dividends for him at bolton... have sunderland missed the boat by not appointing him before b'burn?

 

[cg010169]

I can't see Big Sam saving them, it's an old squad, doesn't have any creative midfields and relys in the long ball.
On the plus side Big Sam should fit in fine

 

[imranrasool]

I can't see Big Sam saving them, it's an old squad, doesn't have any creative midfields and relys in the long ball.
On the plus side Big Sam should fit in fine

lol, exactly my sentiments. Fat Sam to the rescue we shall see.........

 

[nohidingplace]

I thought he was destined for the mackems and in love with them, obviously thinks they're not big enough

 

[stevedw]

2 clean sheets out the first 2 games. good start for big sam. will be interesting to see if they can keep a clean sheet today against man city. id say not.

 

[shotter]

should of been 6 points from 6, hint hint jason roberts

will be a good match up against man city

 

[gibson]

Let it slip big time today. 2 nil to 2 2 in the 94 th minuet. Mr Sparky couldn't believe his luck! Guess he keeps his job for another two months maybe.

Best wishes from,

Gibson.