Blackburn Rovers next manager: Middlesbrough promotion...

According to reports, Blackburn Rovers has identified former Middlesbrough and Sheffield Wednesday managers as

possible John Eustace replacements.

Despite the Rams’ vulnerable position in a Championship relegation battle, Derby County looks poised to snatch

Eustace away from Ewood Park.

A deal is reportedly set to be signed later today (February 12), after he was given permission to talk with Derby

earlier in the week.

Blackburn occupy the final play-off spot and may need to move quickly in order to keep their bid for promotion on

track if Eustace departs.

According to reporter Alan Nixon on his Patreon page, a list of potential candidates has already been assembled.

Former Wednesday boss Carlos Carvalhal is thought to be on it, although his current position as Braga boss could

reportedly make a swoop difficult.

Aitor Karanka, who led Middlesbrough to promotion from the Championship in 2016, is also believed to be under

consideration.

Also said to be on Blackburn’s radar is ex-Middlesbrough midfielder Gary O’Neil, who has managed AFC

Bournemouth and Wolverhampton Wanderers since hanging up his boots.

Former Middlesbrough and Hull City footballer George Boateng has been suggested as a potential member of a new

coaching staff, and Swiss coach Raphael Wicky rounds off the list of people connected to the Blackburn position.

Eustace’s presence in the dugout at The Hawthorns is still uncertain, but Blackburn is scheduled to play West

Bromwich Albion tonight.

Blackburn Rovers next manager: Middlesbrough promotion-winner and former Sheffield Wednesday boss linked