I don't know how he stuck it out for as long as he did. He did well this season considering. Blackburn's situation reminds me a bit of Newcastle's a few seasons ago. Every game they chanted "Get out of our club, get out of our club, you fat f**king b*stard, get out of our club", obviously directed at Mike Ashley. Where would they be now had they got their way? Although i don't think Blackburn will be challenging for Europe when they go up, they'll still be very competitive in the Premier once more. It'll be interesting to see how the fans treat the Venky's then won't it? Footie fans are so fickle.