Allardyce Spits Out The Dummy!

Last Updated : 20-Jun-2008 by
The former Bolton and Newcastle manager told Sky Sports News on Friday morning that he no longer wants the job.

McClaren "Under My Umberlla" has now been appointed manager of Eredivisie side FC Twente, while Laudrup has met with Rovers chairman John Williams.

MK Dons boss Ince remains in pole position despite not holding the necessary qualifications to coach in the Premier League.

Allardyce has been out of work since January after being sacked by Newcastle following just under eight months in charge.
Michael Laudrup has emerged as a surprise candidate for the vacant Blackburn job.

Most speculation pointed towards MK Dons boss Paul Ince being named as the man to succeed Mark Hughes but former Getafe coach Laudrup appears to be in the running after holding talks with Rovers chairman John Williams in Zurich.

"In 20 years of working in football I have not come across a chairman as impressive as John Williams," Laudrup's agent Bayram Tutumlu told the Daily Telegraph.

"He spoke to Michael about the history of the club and of the potential for the future.

"He (Laudrup) was not sure about Blackburn before the meeting, but he is now thinking very seriously about this club."