After the sacking of Allardyce on 13 December 2010, Kean was installed as caretaker manager for Blackburn.[3] On 22 December, Kean was appointed manager on a contract until the end of the season to prove his abilities as manager.[4] On 4 January 2011, it was revealed by Blackburn Rovers' owner Anuradha Desai, chairperson of Venkys, that Kean would be offered a new 2-3 year long-term contract to manage the club.[5] On 20 January 2011, it was confirmed by Rovers that Kean had signed a contract until June 2013.[6]
On 15 August 2011 Kean was convicted of drink driving at Macclesfield Magistrates' Court. The Court rejected his defence that his drinks had been spiked following a match against Manchester United. He was banned from driving for 18 months and fined £1,800.[7]
On 15 August 2011 Kean was convicted of drink driving at Macclesfield Magistrates' Court. The Court rejected his defence that his drinks had been spiked following a match against Manchester United. He was banned from driving for 18 months and fined £1,800.[7]
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