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Steve Kean in the dark at Blackburn as Venky's admits to 'total confusion'
Thursday 24 May 2012
Steve Kean's future at Blackburn was still shrouded in uncertainty yesterday despite one of Rovers' co-owners speaking at length for the first time since the club's relegation from the Premier League this month.
Blackburn co-owner admits 'confusion' over future of manager Steve Kean
Wednesday 23 May 2012
The future of Blackburn manager Steve Kean may not be decided until next month after co-owner Venkatesh Rao admitted everything was in "confusion".
Steve Kean uses prospect of Junior Hoilett deal to cling on at Blackburn
Friday 18 May 2012
The embattled Blackburn Rovers manager, Steve Kean, appeared to have survived his latest crisis meeting with the club's owners Venky's, the poultry company, in India yesterday, having convinced co-owner Anuradha Desai that he remains the man to lead the relegated club back to the Premier League.
Steve Kean due in India for talks with Blackburn Rovers owners Venky's
Wednesday 16 May 2012
Steve Kean is due in India for his latest talks with Blackburn owners Venky's with pressure for a managerial change continuing to mount.
Spurs' Kaboul ruled out of France squad for Euro 2012
Wednesday 16 May 2012
The Tottenham Hotspur defender Younès Kaboul will miss next month's European Championship after being left out of the provisional France squad because of a knee injury.
Sam Allardyce starts legal action against Blackburn Rovers successor Steve Kean
Wednesday 16 May 2012
Move comes after footage is leaked of Rovers manager questioning his predecessor's abilities
Sam Allardyce 'to sue' Steve Kean over remarks made in leaked video
Tuesday 15 May 2012
Former Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce has instructed lawyers to initiate proceedings against his Ewood Park successor Steve Kean, Press Association Sport understands.
Manchester City earn £60.6m to top broadcast payment table
Tuesday 15 May 2012
Manchester City's income from Premier League broadcast payments for last season was a record £60.6million - but even bottom club Wolves earned £39million.
Roberto Di Matteo open to pairing Didier Drogba and Fernando Torres for Champions League final
Monday 14 May 2012
Roberto Di Matteo has revealed he had Saturday's Champions League final in mind when he paired Didier Drogba and Fernando Torres in Chelsea's win over Blackburn.
Pick and choose: Moments that mattered
Sunday 13 May 2012
The best and worst moments of the Premier League season
The Last Word: Some day your club may endure this nightmare
Saturday 12 May 2012
It’s a pitiable situation, surpassing even the shambles at the one club to precede Blackburn to the drop
Bent aiming to time his Euros run to perfection
Saturday 12 May 2012
Injured Villa striker believes he can recover but defender Smalling is forced to admit defeat
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