Blackburn must embrace Eustace reality as admirers grows
For around 45 minutes, individuals in the Blackburn Rovers social media bubble punched the panic button when John Eustace was linked with the now-vacant Wolves job.
Rovers’ head coach has accomplished a mini miracle at Ewood Park this season, winning six in a row to lift his team into fifth. Considering the context of the summer and the backdrop of financial uncertainty he is operating against, there are few who could say he isn’t worthy of Manager of the Season in the Championship at this time.
That indicates that Eustace’s stock is as high as it has ever been. Twice now, he has overperformed in tough circumstances, reconciling a splintered club and exceeding expectations with minimal resources available.So it should not come as a shock to Blackburn Rovers fans that Eustace will begin to appear in reports linking him away. He will begin to top betting markets and clubs will take adoring glances. There have already been a few.
So it should not come as a shock to Blackburn Rovers fans that Eustace will begin to appear in reports linking him away. He will begin to top betting markets and clubs will take adoring glances. There have already been a few.
The Lancashire Telegraph reports Coventry City and Hull City have lately flirted with the prospect of signing Eustace as their new head coach. Neither made official approaches but eyelashes were fluttered.
I personally don’t believe Eustace would’ve gone for Hull, who may have more present and outwardly ambitious owners, but would be a sideways move at best. Given his historical link to Coventry, that would have been more appealing, but owner Doug King had his sights set on Frank Lampard.
That move would have been appealing due to geography as well. Eustace is from the Midlands, where his wife and two children now live. During the week, the Rovers’ head coach lives in a hotel in Blackburn and travels home as much as possible despite his hectic schedule.
We recently learnt that he spent his Sunday ‘off’ driving four hours back and forth to scout Leeds United as they headed to Swansea City. His devotion and commitment to the Rovers job has never been and will never be called into doubt.
Despite the initial links to Eustace, Wolves are determined to pick Vitor Pereira to succeed Gary O’Neil, according to a number of credible sources. The opportunity to advance to a Premier League team, with a commute from home, would have been appealing.
However, this is all part of the package when it comes to success in English football. Blackburn Rovers and their fans have nothing to be afraid of. Eustace, who has a contract until the summer of 2026, has not attempted to leave.
So, how do they ensure that this remains the case? Eustace has often emphasised the importance of Rovers making sensible investments and continuing to expand. They’ve made incredible progress this season, but everyone at Ewood Park knows the team has been in a similar position before.
They simply must strengthen in January, because deeds speak louder than words. If Eustace believes he is being encouraged and supported, there is no reason he cannot achieve his ambitions at Ewood Park. He has complete support from the players, media, and supporters right now.
January is the time for the owners to demonstrate their commitment as well. They don’t need to spend millions, but it’s evident that a striker and a left-winger would greatly improve this squad. Even if they are loans, choose premium players who can make a difference.
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