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Ex-Villa boss Paul Lambert named as new manager of Blackburn Rovers

Former Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has been appointed as the new Blackburn Rovers boss.

Lambert, who has been out of the game since being sacked by Villa last season, said he wanted to "deliver a brand of football that will both entertain the supporters and bring success."

During his time as Norwich manager, Lambert delivered back-to-back promotions in 2009-10 and 2010-11 to take the Canaries from League One to the Premier League.

He told Blackburn's official website: "I would like to thank the owners and board of directors for giving me the opportunity to manage such a fantastic club.

"Blackburn Rovers is a club with superb support and fine traditions, being a founding member of both the Football League and the Premier League.

"After a short period out of the game, I feel refreshed and I am really looking forward to the challenge ahead.

"I bring with me a very trusted backroom team that I believe is equipped to help me create an exciting era for the club, and I hope to deliver a brand of football that will both entertain the supporters and bring success."

Ex-Blackburn player and youth team coach Alan Irvine will be Lambert's assistant.

A Blackburn statement said the club, in the Championship, were "extremely happy to have secured a manager with the experience that Paul brings."

It added: "We are confident that he is the right man to achieve the ambitions we have for the club."