Steve Kean is in no doubt that he can turn things around at Blackburn as he prepares for a meeting with the club's owners.
Blackburn boss still confident of turning things around
Steve Kean is in no doubt that he can turn things around at Blackburn as he prepares for a meeting with the club's owners that he insists is not about his future.
Kean has arrived in India with those members of his squad not on international duty for a week-long tour as guests of Venky's.
The manager's position has come under intense scrutiny during the early part of the season, with Rovers languishing towards the bottom of the Premier League table and a section of supporters calling for him to go.
And Venkatesh Rao, who co-owns Blackburn with brother Balaji Rao and sister Anuradha Desai via the Venky's company, has revealed they will hold discussions this week about the best way forward for the club.
Kean maintains that the upcoming talks are nothing out of the ordinary, telling
Sky Sports News: "We always have a sit down and a talk.
"I think people will say I have been summoned. I have heard that on my last six or seven trips.
"I come here once a month to sit down with the family and talk about all aspects of the club, the development of the youngsters, and what we want to do in the next transfer window."
No doubts
Kean admits that it can be difficult to stay upbeat in the face of so many negative headlines but he fully expects to get Blackburn back on track and has every confidence in his own ability.
"It can get to you but not for one minute (do I doubt myself)," he said after touching down at Pune airport.
"When I go on the training ground and see the lads responding, and get the backing of the family and the majority of the fans, then I am happy in my work and as long as I feel that we will turn things around.
"I have no doubt about that."
Kean believes he deserves more credit for bringing through young players at Ewood Park and feels he has been treated unfairly.
"I do, because I know people will throw stats and if it is only about stats and winning games then it is going to be hard for young players to develop," he explained.
"I don't know then if Phil Jones, Junior Hoilett, Jason Lowe, Grant Hanley and young Robbie Cotton, who is only 17 and I've brought on this trip, these guys will come through.
"We just need to get the balance right."
