Premier League 2008–09: Blackburn Rovers F.C. hire Ince

Sunday, June 22, 2008

Paul Ince has succeeded Mark Hughes as new Blackburn Rovers Manager after signing a 3-year contract with the club.

He becomes the first black manager to manage in the Premier League and top-flight football. Ince was unveiled at a press conference at Ewood Park on Tuesday 24th of June.

Ince moved into management with Maccesfield Town, keeping them in the Football League in the 2006-07 season. He moved to the MK Dons in June 2007, leading them to the League 2 title and he Johnstone Paint Trophy.

Sources

"Blackburn appoint Ince as manager" — BBC Sport, 2008-06-22
"Ince installed as Rovers boss" — Blackburn Rovers, 2008-06-22
"Ince signs three-year deal as Blackburn boss" — ESPNsoccernet, 2008-06-22

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