Blackburn Rovers managerial revelation emerges

Blackburn Rovers boss Tony Mowbray was clear in his mind that he was leaving Ewood Park “quite a while ago” ahead of the expiration of his contract this summer, speaking to Lancs Live.

The 58-year-old previously looked set to guide the Lancashire outfit to a top-six finish – but their poor form in recent months has meant they have slipped out of the play-offs and are now guaranteed to be playing Championship football next season following their loss to AFC Bournemouth yesterday afternoon.

Their form has only gone on to increase uncertainty surrounding Mowbray’s future – and in his pre-match press conference earlier this week ahead of their tie with the Cherries – he hinted that he was set to depart the Lancashire club.

However, the lack of official confirmation has made the state of play regarding this situation unclear with many key first-teamers including Joe Rothwell and Darragh Lenihan also out of contract in Lancashire in just a couple of months.

Although the duo have been linked with moves away from the club as late as this morning with West Bromwich Albion thought to be in the race, there have been no reports linking their manager to another job.

Despite this, Mowbray knew he was set to leave a considerable amount of time ago as he made this revelation to Lancs Live.

Asked when he knew he was departing, he said: “Quite a while ago. I said before, I live by a set of values and I would never…I’ve had half an hour with the players in the dressing room in total silence listening to my thoughts and advice.

“As I keep saying, they are young men and they need some thoughts, guidance and someone who has been there and done it.

“Love is not too strong a word, I love those lads down there.”

The Verdict:

Mowbray deserves to