Blackburn Rovers have appointed former Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert as their new manager.
The Championship club sacked Gary Bowyer on Tuesday after he had guided them to only three wins in 16 Championship games this term, leaving them in 16th place.
"I would like to thank the owners and Board of Directors for giving me the opportunity to manage such a fantastic club," Lambert told his new club's official website.
"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.”
