Friday 28 September 2012 22:31, UK
Blackburn fan groups are feeling 'liberated' following the resignation of Steve Kean as manager on Friday evening.
Supporters have publicly expressed their disappointment at Kean's refusal to apologise for the relegation, and have voted with their feet with the average attendance this season just over 13,000. "It's been long, hard and painful 12 months. A lot has been spoken and many words have been written. However, one thing has remained constant - the supporters' fight to have a well-run club, with a manager who does not take the supporters for granted," the statement added. "Steve Kean has single-handedly turned lifelong supporters away from the terraces by his lack of respect, his derogatory comments, his poor performance as a manager and constant excuses." The Action Group is now keen to build bridges with owners Venky's and global advisor Shebby Singh. "The BRFC Action Group now wants to put all its energies in helping rebuild the family community club of just two years ago," they added. "Mistakes have been made and lessons need to be learned. Since Shebby Singh's appointment, open and honest dialogue has been forthcoming and welcomed. "Now is the time for all supporters to unite, put their full support behind the manager's replacement and the players and be the club's 12th man in the quest for promotion."
