Rovers defender Nelsen denies plan to link up with old boss Hughes at City

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Nelsen insists he is settled at Ewood Park, where he has a lucrative long-term deal.

Staying put: Ryan Nelsen, pictured with Salomon Kalou, is happy at Ewood Park

"I've got four years left at Blackburn and I am very loyal to them," he told New Zealand newspaper The Press.

"They signed me on a five-year deal last year when they didn't have to. It's an industry where you can never say never but at the moment, I'm very happy.

"They're a good bunch of people at Blackburn and it's a good environment to be in."

Former Blackburn striker Alan Shearer is the fans' favourite to replace Hughes and that news has come as little surprise to Nelsen.

"He was a big favourite as he should be," said the New Zealand defender.

"They still chant his name because he was fantastic for the club. But who am I to say who should be there?"