LMA confirm Ince backing

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The LMA have taken this stance as the Barclays Premier League are allowing Ince a two-year window to gain the qualification.

In a statement, the LMA said: "The requirement for mandatory qualifications for managers to manage in the Barclays Premier League is a rule established by the Premier League and UEFA. Where exemptions to this rule are made by the Premier League, the LMA has a duty to support the manager."

It continued: "Further, the LMA will work closely with the PFA, the Premier League and The FA to offer all possible support and assistance to its member, in helping him to gain any qualifications that may be necessary.

"The LMA would like to congratulate Paul Ince on his successes as a manager to date and to wish him and his staff success at Blackburn."

Ince is due to be unveiled to the media on Tuesday after replacing Mark Hughes at Ewood Park.

Ince's appointment makes him the first black British manager in the 16-year history of the Premier League and his move to Blackburn was welcomed by Piara Power, director of anti-racism organisation Kick It Out.

He said: "This is a refreshing appointment. Although Paul Ince has been given the job solely on the basis of what he can bring to Blackburn Rovers, we hope he can be an inspiration to the many other black players leaving the game and a signal to chairman across the leagues that they too should be looking at black coaching talent.

"The current situation with just two black coaches at 92 clubs set against a third of the playing work force from a black Caribbean or African background shames the game.

"Many of our top clubs are now beginning to understand how and why they should be broadening their appeal to new fan bases, why they need to have greater diversity within their staffing structures."