New Blackburn manager Owen Coyle says the onus is on him to win over the fans after his appointment was met with protests in some quarters.Rovers have a fierce rivalry with their East Lancashire neighbours Burnley and Coyle has previously managed the Clarets, as well as Bolton and Wigan.Within hours of his appointment, Blackburn fans launched a petition calling for his dismissal - although the fans say they are more concerned about his managerial record than the time he spent at Burnley. Coyle has signed a two-year deal at Blackburn (picture courtesy of Blackburn Rovers FC) Asked about the hostile response his appointment had generated, Coyle told Sky Sports News HQ: I understand that. It is an intense rivalry between the local clubs, that goes without saying.I am from Glasgow and grew up a Glasgow Celtic supporter but I can assure you that, whatever team I played for, whatever team I have managed, I have poured my heart and my soul into the job, and that is what I will do here at Blackburn Rovers.I certainly understand their opinion and I accept it for what it is. But I know that the job for us is to get a team on the field here that can win and be pleasing on the eye and give the Blackburn Rovers supporters something to genuinely shout about. Coyle in charge at Blackburn Blackburn have appointed former Burnley and Bolton boss Owen Coyle as their new manager I am not naive. I think whatever club you come into, there are always an element of fans you have to win over. Given the rivalry it might be more so here, and I have got no problem with that.The biggest single thing is the club. Players, managers come and go, the one constant is the supporters, and I certainly understand the onus is on myself and my staff to put a team on the field that will have the fans saying I really enjoy watching that team, Im proud of that team.I know I cannot walk in here and everything will be really smooth, that is the nature of the rivalry.What I also know is we will leave no stone unturned to give this fantastic fanbase a team they can be proud of.Also See:Coyle in charge at BlackburnEight players leave BlackburnLambert wins final Blackburn gameBlackburn videoAndrew Luck Colts Jersey . That left plenty of energy for pitching books and swatting away free agency questions. Anthony had 24 points and nine rebounds, and the Knicks avenged an embarrassing home loss with a rout of their own, beating the Boston Celtics 114-88 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory. Peyton Manning Womens Jersey . -- Kyrie Irvings last-minute 3-pointer helped seal another victory for Cleveland -- and the Cavaliers longest winning streak since LeBron James left. http://www.coltsofficialstore.us/authentic-malik-hooker-colts-jersey/ . By having more great seasons. Manning was the only unanimous choice for the 2013 Associated Press NFL All-Pro team Friday. Reggie Wayne Womens Jersey . Despite dominating possession, Schalke needed an own goal from Nicolas Hoefler for the breakthrough a minute before the interval. The Freiburg midfielder misjudged Jefferson Farfans corner and bundled the ball into his own net. Marshall Faulk Womens Jersey . Philadelphia is 2-0 against the Senators this season and scored five goals in each victory. The Flyers recorded a 5-0 win in Ottawa on Nov. 12 and then earned a 5-2 home decision on Nov. 19. The Flyers have claimed three straight and four of the last five encounters with the Sens overall and Philly has won two in a row and three of its past four tests in Canadas capital city.JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars have cut fourth-year cornerback Demetrius McCray and seven others in the first wave of preseason roster cuts.The Jaguars also waived linebacker Joplo Bartu, receiver Shaq Evans, place-kicker Sam Ficken, cornerback Mike Hilton, running back Cameron Marshall, punter Ryan Quigley and receiver Jamal Robinson.Jacksonville placed veteran offensive lineman Jeff Linkenbach (concussion) on injured reserve, put offensive lineman Luke Bowanko and rookie defensive lineman Jonathan Woodard on the physically unable to perform list, and waived/injured safety Earl Wolff (hamstring).ddddddddddddThose Monday moves trimmed Jacksonvilles roster to 78 players. All NFL teams must reduce active rosters to 75 players by 4 p.m. Tuesday.The Jags play at Atlanta on Thursday and must cut the roster to 53 players by Saturday.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: http://twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '