The former England midfielder Paul Ince has been sacked as Blackburn Rovers, just six months after taking charge at Ewood Park.

Ince took charge of Rovers in the summer, having cut his managerial teeth with Macclesfield Town and MK Dons, but he has been sent packing with his side currently languishing down in 19th place in the table.

Rovers have failed to win any of their last 11 league games, with the final straw for the club's board a 3-0 weekend defeat at Wigan Athletic.