Former Toon Striker Says Ince Didn't Know His Best XI!

Last Updated : 16-Dec-2008 by
Former Newcastle striker Kevin Gallacher, who played for Rovers, believes sacked Rovers boss Paul Ince was "unlucky", but he didn't help his own cause.

Kevin Gallacher: "I think you need time to get in and blend your own style.

"Unfortunately for Paul a lot of things went wrong, two of his best players were going when he arrived, there was no money to spend, players he brought in were injured and it never settled down.

"I don't think Paul knew his best XI and I think that was the problem.

"When you are letting in an awful lot of goals you've got to rectify it and he didn't quite do that."

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Kevin was Bobby Robson's first signing at SJP when he came for £500,000 from Blackburn in October 1999. Scottish international who was a great favourite with the crowd. Moved on at the end of his contract to join Preston North End. Born in Clydebank.