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Blackburn Rovers manager Steve Kean hopes his side's stunning Carling Cup victory over Newcastle United will have silenced some of his critics. Kean has had to endure protests from a section of Rovers fans calling for his head, but the style of Wednesday's 4-3 victory - and the fact it was Newcastle's first defeat of the season - should have eased the pressure on the manager's shoulders.
"I hope that silences some of the critics," Kean said. "A ny - body who was there last night looking to criticise us would see we took the scalp of a very, very good Newcastle side and we are the first team to beat them this season.See the full content of this document
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Kean Hopes Win Will Keep Critics Quiet
"The team showed massive character - not just for us to have beaten them but the manner in which we beat them. We showed a never- saydi...
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