Brown agrees deal with Blackburn Rovers

Last updated : 22 September 2016 By DSG

Former Manchester United and Sunderland defender Wes Brown has joined Championship side Blackburn Rovers until the end of the season

The 36 year old has been training with the Lancashire club since leaving Wearside in the summer

However, a deal with the Championship club was delayed due to a calf strain Brown sustained in pre-season. 

Brown, a former England international will also spend time working with David Dunn and Damian Johnson where he will help out with coaching Blackburn's U-23 side

Speaking about Brown's move to the club Rover's manager Owen Coyle speaking to the clubs website said ''He's been outstanding

He's a constant professional - his attitude has been exemplary around the training ground with the young players, helping and encouraging them."

It is not yet clear whether Brown will feature in Blackburn Rovers' game with Derby County on Saturday. 


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Source : DSG

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