John Eustace will block out background noise at Blackburn Rovers by installing a 'no-excuses' culture.

The head coach has been familiar with handling behind-the-scenes distractions having worked at Birmingham City before their recent takeover.

Rovers have had their own share of ownership issues, with Venky's currently under-sanctions by the Indian government. That coupled, with recruitment and financial issues, has made off-the-field matters as topical as the football on the pitch.

Eustace insists that he and the group won't be distracted by outside influences and wants to focus solely on the job at hand.

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"The Championship is relentless, Saturday-Tuesday-Saturday, there will always be things that aren't perfect or don't help us," Eustace told The Lancashire Telegraph.

"It's very important the lads don't worry about that. Ultimately, whoever goes over the white line on a Saturday or a Tuesday, they have a job to do, they're fully committed and they know what to do.

"You can only effect what you can effect. Whatever happens at the training ground or the stadium, it doesn't matter. What matters is that the group of players are focused on Blackburn Rovers and they do their jobs.

"If something occurs that they're not used to, it doesn't matter. You get on with your jobs.

"I have just come from Birmingham City where there has always been an excuse why we haven't done this or that. There are no excuses now.

"I want to bring that culture to this group of players and staff. There are no excuses, we're all in it together. That's the most important thing, we're a family. We build and grow together."

Rovers' record in Lancashire derby matches under Jon Dahl Tomasson wasn't the best. They failed to beat Burnley or Preston North End in five attempts, though did do the double over Blackpool.

"I think it comes from good team spirit, from togetherness," Eustace said on how teams cope with the pressure of these occasions.

"That's something you grow, over a period of time. I've been here four days, I understand the importance of the game and so do the players.

"Everyone is looking forward to the challenge ahead. It's a step towards where we want to go which is to stay up this season.

"It doesn't matter who you play, home or away, the Championship is relentless. You have to be competitive. 

"The first thing you have to do is earn the right to play. Everyone is aware of the rivalry, everyone wants to put on a good performance and it'll be great to see 5,000 fans behind the goal supporting us.

"I am looking forward to seeing the boys be competitive and enjoy their football. You have to earn the right to play your football, I'm still learning about the boys.

"It'll be another tough game which we're looking forward to. They have good momentum, they have turned it around there of late and had some fantastic performances.

"I went to their last game, they played a good game. They have a big, competitive squad, they made a few changes. They have a fantastic squad of Championship players who have been and done it."