"?Blackburn Rovers have confirmed Owen Coyle as their manager, via the "?club's official website.
Coyle has signed a two-year deal at Ewood Park, and replaces fellow Scotsman Paul Lambert following the latter's departure at the end of the season.
Lambert's assistant Alan Irvine and first team coach Rob Kelly have both been retained by the club and will work with Coyle, who turns 50 next month.
Coyle stepped down as manager of MLS club Houston Dynamo last week and now takes charge of his fourth Lancashire club, having previously been manager of Burnley, Bolton Wanderers, and Wigan Athletic before his move to the United States.
Speaking to Rovers' website upon his appointment, Coyle said: "First and foremost I'm absolutely thrilled and honoured to be Blackburn Rovers manager and I look forward to working with terrific people at the club. The ultimate aim is to give a team that is representative of the fans, a team that is entertaining and hard working, and a team that can win."
Coyle has tasted success in the Championship beforehand, having led Burnley to promotion via the playoffs in 2008/09.
Director Mike Cheston said: "We are delighted to welcome Owen to the club. We took our time and conducted a thorough search and Owen was the standout candidate.
"He brings with him a wealth of management experience, a strong track record in the Championship and we believe he will complement our existing coaching staff perfectly. He meets all of the criteria we were looking for and we firmly believe he is the right man to take this club forward".
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"?"?Having finished in a lowly 15th position last season, nineteen points off of the playoff places, Coyle will be expected to mount a stronger push for promotion, as the club bid to return to the Premier League after a four year absence.