Blackburn Rovers have confirmed the appointment of Paul Lambert as their new manager.
The Championship club have landed the Scotsman following the sacking of Gary Bowyer last week after falling to 16th on the tier two table.
Lambert returns to the management caper following his spell at Aston Villa which ended in February and is excited about the opportunity being presented to him by the ownership group of the Lancashire outfit.
"I would like to thank the owners (Venky's Group) and board of directors for giving me the opportunity to manage such a fantastic club," said Lambert, in a statement released on the club's official website.
"Blackburn Rovers is a club with superb support and fine traditions, being a founding member of both the Football League and the Premier League.
"After a short period out of the game, I feel refreshed and I am really looking forward to the challenge ahead.
"I bring with me a very trusted backroom team that I believe is equipped to help me create an exciting era for the club and I hope to deliver a brand of football that will both entertain the supporters and bring success."
Blackburn Rovers are delighted to welcome Paul Lambert as the club's new manager.
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