Valerien Ismael has previously managed Barnsley, West Brom and Watford in the EFL Championship, with the latter being his last managerial role, having been dismissed in March 2024 after a run of one w

The 49-year-old former Barnsley and West Brom boss replaces John Eustace, who quit to take over at Derby a fortnight ago. Rovers’ chief executive Steve Waggott told the club website: “I am delighted to welcome Valerien to the club.

Blackburn Rovers have appointed Valerien Ismael as their new head coach on a deal until the end of the 2027-28 season. The former Barnsley, West Brom and Watford boss replaces John Eustace, who left Rovers to take the Derby County job earlier this month.

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