I Had to Join Rovers ; Blackburn Job Was Just Too Good to Turn Down, Says Hughes

Evening Standard - London (September 16, 2004)

Author: Emma Wilkinson

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NEW Blackburn manager Mark Hughes admitted today the job was an opportunity he "couldn't afford to miss".

Hughes was appointed last night following a few hours of negotiations after the Football Association of Wales gave Rovers permission to speak to their national coach.

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I Had to Join Rovers ; Blackburn Job Was Just Too Good to Turn Down, Says Hughes

"It has all happened very quickly and I am delighted to be here," said Hughes, who played for Blackburn before going into manageme...

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