Blackburn’s Todd Cantwell reacts as ex-Rangers ace joins John Eustace at Derby.
Todd Cantwell has messaged a former teammate after teaming up with the attacker’s former Blackburn Rovers manager, John Eustace, at Derby County.
Cantwell left Rangers in the summer transfer window after a disagreement with manager Philippe Clement to join Blackburn Rovers. Eustace handled him for several months at the start of this season as the Ewood Park club pushed for a Championship play-off spot. But, after being linked with a move to Derby County, the 45-year-old did left Lancashire to take over the empty management position at Pride Park earlier this month. Following that move, Eustace’s first signing as manager of the Rams has put him in touch with a player Cantwell knows from his time at Rangers.
Todd Cantwell reacts as Kemar Roofe seals Derby County move
Like Cantwell, Kemar Roofe left Rangers last summer after his contract expired. On Thursday (20 February), the 32-year-old cemented his return to football by signing a contract with Derby until the end of the season, which means he will now play under Eustace. Cantwell was among many who reacted to the news, with the Blackburn man posting the announcement of Roofe’s move on his Instagram story. The 26-year-old then captioned his image, naming Roofe and described him as a “certified bagsman”.
Blackburn Rovers ace will get chance to reunite with Kemar Roofe
Football Insider’s Verdict Roofe will have a tough job on his hands after moving to Pride Park, as he looks to assist Derby avoid relegation from the Championship.
| Championship position | Club | Played | Points |
| 20th | Cardiff City | 32 | 32 |
| 21st | Hull City | 32 | 30 |
| 22nd | Derby County | 33 | 29 |
| 23rd | Plymouth Aryle | 33 | 29 |
| 24th | Luton Town | 33 | 28 |
He has previously demonstrated the ability to score at that level, so the striker might be a valuable asset to Eustace at Pride Park. Blackburn are scheduled to go to Derby on Saturday, March 8, so there could be more than one exciting reunion at that game, as Rovers face their former manager and Cantwell meets an old Rangers colleague. With so much at stake for both clubs in that game, everyone involved will undoubtedly be eager to get one over on their opponents.
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