STEVE Kean has insisted that he has had ‘positive talks’ with Venky’s this week amid continuing speculation over his future as boss.

Kean is understood to be on the brink but Venky’s opted to delay a decision to remove him as manager.

The Scot has spoken to Venky’s this week but said: “I have had positive with the owners.

“Both of the main directors have had constructive conversations, all I can say is there have been positive talks with the owners.”

And Kean said the situation would not have an impact on Rovers when they travel to Charlton Athletic in the Championship tomorrow.

“The speculation and the media hype has not affected us leading into a massive game,” he said this morning.

“It has been a positive week inside the club.

“It is nothing new. I’ve had it many times.

“We have a strong dressing room full of strong characters.”

Danny Murphy is doubtful for tomorrow’s match against his old club because of injury.

Martin Olsson is available but brother Markus is not yet ready to return, with Colin Kazim-Richards also still out.