Source: Daily_Mail
Blackburn chairman issues rallying cry amid fears following Allardyce sacking
Blackburn chairman John Williams has insisted the club are 'not in crisis' and must pull together for this weekend's crucial clash with West Ham.[LNB]The surprise sacking of Sam Allardyce by the club's new owners has led to fears over Blackburn's short-term future, but the chairman has moved to calm those worries.[LNB]He said: 'It has beena very difficult few days for everyone involved with the club.[LNB] Chicken superstars: Lennox Lewis (R) opens the Pune restaurant in India with rapper Akon and Blackburn's new owner Balaji Rao (C)[LNB] 'The departure of Sam and Neil was unexpected and I would like to addmy thanks to them both for their efforts over two years. It is widelyaccepted that they did a very good job for us.'[LNB]'However, the decision has been taken and we must move on. I would liketo appeal to all Rovers stakeholders to fully get behind Steve, anout-and-out football man and a true professional, on Saturday.'[LNB]Speaking to the Lancashire Telegraph, he added: 'We are not in crisis - in fact, we are well placed in the table. But we know only too well how tight the Premier League is this year and we are about to embark on a spell of six major first team fixtures in under three weeks.[LNB]'We do not want negativity around theplace. That could work to our disadvantage by playing into the hands ofour up-coming opponents.[LNB] Crisis, what crisis? Williams pictured next to Allardyce, as Blackburn's new owners look on[LNB] 'We need solidarity in every area. Football is a precarious business, fuelled by opinion, but I repeat that this is a time for everyone with a love for Blackburn Rovers to really show their support.[LNB]'This is not about individuals either. It is about the club - first, second and third.'[LNB]Allardyce was sacked on Monday, with the Venky's group taking the football world by surprise.[LNB]Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson hit out at the sacking, saying: 'I've never heard of such a stupid decision in all my life. I don't know what they're doing up there, but deary me. It confounds common sense. Absolutely ridiculous.' [LNB] Hen-picked: Rovers chairwoman in fresh attack on sacked AllardyceHammers target Allardyce as Grant is handed three-game ultimatumBLACKBURN ROVERS FC
