LMA saddened by Kean abuse

The beleaguered manager was at the centre of a flurry of abuse from sections of home supporters after his side's 2-1 defeat against Bolton on Tuesday night. Rovers sit rock bottom of the Premier League table and face daunting trips to Liverpool and Manchester United before the turn of the year. But the LMA have made it clear to the club's owners, the Venky's, that they should be more open with Blackburn's fans although they feel some supports may have 'stepped well beyond the mark' in their condemnation of Kean after the loss to Wanderers. The LMA issued a statement on their official website, which read: "It is very sad to witness the continued demonstrations by Rovers fans towards their manager. "Blackburn Rovers is one of the country's oldest clubs, it was a founding member of the Football League, and is rightly proud of its long-standing history and tradition. It has been and continues to be a central part of a close-knit Lancastrian community. "However, owners of clubs such as Blackburn Rovers, rely on the support and relationships they build with their fans and their local community. As new owners, the Venky's should build relationships, develop trust with their fans and communicate their vision on a regular basis in an open and visible way. "During this period, Steve Kean, their appointed manager, has had to endure a significant injury list. When results continue to be bad on the field, fans who give up their hard-earned money to support their club have a right to voice their opinion. "However, the aggression and abuse levelled at Steve over recent weeks has stepped well beyond the mark and is as unacceptable in football as it would be in any other profession. "It is to Steve's significant credit that he has shouldered this continued onslaught with dignity and professionalism and has continued to work with his players to try and improve results on the pitch."