Bruce an option for Blackburn

Skysports.com understands Steve Bruce would be a contender for the Blackburn Rovers job if current manager Steve Kean is sacked.

Former Sunderland boss a contender if Kean is sacked

Skysports.com understands Steve Bruce would be a contender for the Blackburn Rovers job if current manager Steve Kean is sacked. Kean is coming under increasing pressure at Ewood Park after Rovers slumped to the bottom of the Premier League table after a 2-1 home defeat by local rivals Bolton Wanderers on Tuesday night. In the build-up to the game, the local newspaper had called for Blackburn owners Venky's to wield the axe, while Kean was subjected to abuse from supporters during the Bolton reverse. Speaking after the game, the Scot revealed he would be 'completely shocked' if he was sacked and expects to be in charge for the Boxing Day fixture away to Liverpool. He has won just two Premier League matches this season and has struggled to win over fans since replacing Sam Allardyce at the helm 12 months ago. It is understood that potential replacements for Kean are being considered, with former Sunderland manager Bruce among the options. Bruce was dismissed by the Black Cats earlier this month and was replaced by Martin O'Neill following a disappointing start to the season. The ex-Manchester United captain had been linked with the South Korea national team job and has now emerged as a candidate for Blackburn if Venky's decide on a change of management.