Rowett to stay at Burton amid Blackpool talk

A statement on the League Two side's website confirmed that Blackpool, who are rooted to the foot of the Championship following a close-season of discontent, were given permission to speak to Rowett.

However, he has opted to remain in his current post, further adding to the woes of under-fire Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston, who earlier on Tuesday accused manager Jose Riga of acting unprofessionally after a poor start to the season.

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