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Blackburn boss Kean signs contract to 2013
Jan 20, 2011, 20:18 GMT
London - Steve Kean signed a long-term contract on Thursday to remain as manager of Blackburn until 2013.
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.
The longer deal had been hinted at by club owner Anuradha Desai.
'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 told the club website.
'The owners have shown great faith in me and I will do all I can to repay them.'
Desai has clearly liked what she's seen.
'We have great confidence in Steve, someone who impresses us with his work ethic, enthusiasm, positivity and football philosophy,' she said.
'We feel that the playing squad is in very safe and capable hands and we look forward to working with him.
'Stability is very important to us and this contract is further evidence of our desire to achieve such stability at the club.'
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