Blackburn sack Bowyer as manager

Blackburn Rovers' poor start to the Championship
season has resulted in Gary Bowyer being sacked as
manager.

Blackburn Rovers have sacked manager Gary Bowyer after a
poor start to the Championship season.

Bowyer, who was appointed as boss at Ewood Park on a
permanent basis in May 2013, guided Rovers to just three wins
in 16 league games this term, leaving them in 16th place.

Assistant Terry McPhillips and coaches Craig Short, Tony Grant
and John Keeley have also been dismissed.

A Blackburn club statement read: "The owners felt that,
following a disappointing start to the season, they have to act in
order to give the club the best chance of success in the
remainder of the campaign.

"The owners wish to place on record their sincere gratitude for
the hard work and determination Gary has given the club, both
in his capacity as manager and previously as Under-21 coach
and within the academy, in particular during the difficult period
following relegation from the Premier League.

"Rovers' owners and board of directors will begin the search
immediately to appoint a new manager."

Bowyer's final match in charge saw Blackburn draw 1-1 at home
to Brentford on Saturday.