Steve Kean has signed a long-term contract 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.

However, club owner Anuradha Desai had signalled his intention to give Kean a long-term deal earlier this month, and has now delivered.

“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,” said Kean.