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Kean dissenters aren't true Rovers fans - Anderson

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The Blackburn fans co-ordinating the protests against boss Steve Kean are not normal supporters, according to Kean's agent Jerome Anderson.

Kean has been targeted by demonstrators within Ewood Park on several occasions, with the dissenters calling for him to be dismissed. Blackburn are currently bottom of the Premier League table, three points from safety, having taken 14 points from 20 games.

Anderson claims the anger raining down from the stands is having a detrimental effect on the team's performance - and particularly on the young players who Kean is trying to integrate into the first team.

Anderson said on Sky Sports News: "Are there things going on that we're not aware of? Are there groups of people who say they are supporters, but who really don't want Venky's [Blackburn's owners] to succeed for whatever reason, and don't want the manager to succeed?

"With normal fans, all you want to do is support your manager and team. What I think the world of football can't understand is where this is coming from. It does seem to be well organised, from people who say they are supporters.

"Wouldn't it be wonderful if the supporters really got behind the manager and team? Sometimes people forget these are young players, and young players need support when they're coming through. To go on the football pitch with fear is the worst thing you can do - and that's probably why some of the best results have been away from home.

"Whether you're a Blackburn fan, or any fan, it's so important to get behind your players. Please. The negativity and abuse that the players have received doesn't help anybody. Please get behind the boys."

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