Source: Daily_Mail
Blackburn hand Steve Kean deal until 2013
Blackburn's erratic owners have demonstrated their unshakable faith in rookie boss Steve Kean by handing him a contract until 2013.[LNB]The 43-year-old took over in a caretaker capacity following the sacking of Sam Allardyce in December, and was later given a contract until the end of the season.[LNB] Top man: Steve Kean has been given almost unprecedented backing at Blackburn[LNB]However, club owner Anuradha Desai had signalled his intention to give Kean a long-term deal earlier this month and has now delivered.[LNB]'I am delighted to commit my future to Rovers at the start of what I see as a massively exciting new era for the club,' Kean said.[LNB]He continued: 'The owners have shown great faith in me and I will do all I can to repay them. This is a great opportunity for me and I intend to grasp it with both hands.'[LNB] Backing: Venky's chiefs Anuradha Desai, Balaji Rao and Venkatesh Rao[LNB]Kean first joined Rovers as first-team coach in 2009, but has quickly found himself thrust into the limelight, with Desai clearly impressed by what she has seen so far.[LNB]'We have great confidence in Steve, someone who impresses us with his work ethic, enthusiasm, positivity and football philosophy,' he said.[LNB]'We feel that the playing squad is in very safe and capable hands and we look forward to working with him.[LNB]'Stability is very important to us and this contract is further evidence of our desire to achieve such stability at the club.'[LNB] EXCLUSIVE: Is rookie Kean Premier League's first 'sackproof' boss? Blackburn plan double midfield raid for Larsson and Argentine RiquelmeAll the latest Blackburn news, features and opinion [LNB] Explore more:People: Sam Allardyce
