Ince makes history by signing for Blackburn

0 Comments | AFP, June, 2008

LONDON (AFP) — Former England star Paul Ince on Sunday became the first black English manager in the Premier League after he was appointed Blackburn Rovers boss.

Ince - who will be officially unveiled on Tuesday - has signed a three-year deal with the Ewood club and replaces Mark Hughes, who earlier this month left for Manchester City.

Ince is considered one of the most promising young managers in England, after he led MK Dons to League One promotion this season and won the Johnstone's Paint Trophy at Wembley.

"Milton Keynes Dons FC can confirm the departure of its manager Paul Ince to take up the vacant position at Blackburn Rovers," a Dons club statement said on Sunday.

"We were aware that a number of clubs would be alerted to Paul's considerable...