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Kean can sense support from Blackburn players, fans

Blackburn Rovers fans and players appear to be fully behind caretaker boss Steve Kean after victory over West Bromwich Albion.

Kean feels even Christopher Samba is now committed to the cause.

There was also evidence that Kean has the backing of the Rovers fans, who chanted his name, but it was clear their support does not extend to the club's controversial new Indian owners.

Kean said: "I never felt there was a rebellion or that anyone didn't want to play.

"I think for Chris, what was said was if another club came in for him then he would look at it.

"He might have been misquoted. He assured me he never said he wanted to leave.

"He didn't put in a written or verbal transfer request and I am very encouraged."

He added: "We have got great fans. At the last home game there was a bit of frustration because we didn't play well against Stoke.

"But it's not about them singing my name. I was delighted for them because they have travelled a lot with the team.

"Today we showed our togetherness. That hopefully can get the fans singing and we'll take them up to Sunderland."

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