🚨 Understand John Eustace is the early frontrunners to become
#Rovers
' next head coach/manager.
44-year-old was controversially sacked by Birmingham City in October.
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Exclusive: Ash Phillips is close to signing first
#Rovers
deal.
Despite reports about
#THFC
interest, the defender wants to stay.
Finer details of his deal to be agreed but a positive noises. Representatives to meet with club in next few days.
Final point for now. Any personal abuse and you'll be blocked.
Criticism/feedback is fine but do it in the right way. Helps to read the stories first and not make sweeping assumptions.
Appreciate it's a tense situation but taking a zero tolerance approach.
#Rovers
Exclusive:
#Rovers
have agreed a deal to sign Niall Ennis. Forward has rejected a new deal at Plymouth and will join as the club’s first summer signing.
First part of the medical completed. Deal could be confirmed in the next 48 hours.
Just in case you were struggling to keep up...
Dennis Adeniran✍️🏻
Olamide Shodipo✍️🏻
Jack Hunt✍️🏻
Bailey Peacock-Farrell✍️🏻
Lewis Wing✍️🏻
Florian Kamberi✍️🏻
Theo Corbeanu✍️🏻
George Byers✍️🏻
Marvin Johnson✍️🏻
Lee Gregory✍️🏻
0⃣ money spent. 👏🏻
#SWFC
New January addition ☑️
Delighted to introduce Maia Rose Jackson, born in the early hours this morning.
Mum and baby are doing great and I couldn’t be prouder of them.
A phenomenal
#Rovers
display. Everyone did the fans proud tonight. That is the blueprint going forward.
Hard to single people out by Pears, Wharton and Buckley were immense.
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Callum Brittain in post-match.
"It probably was (a penalty). I want to say, I love you Aynsley Pears. I probably could've cried when he saved it."
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Jon Dah Tomasson was incredibly personable, likeable and passionate.
Developed young players and improved plenty that he inherited. Implemented an attractive style of football and cared about
#Rovers
.
This season hasn’t worked out but that doesn’t undo the good beforehand.
JH 💬"I don't think
#Rovers
understand the opportunity you've given me. I've surprised myself and I think I've surprised others.
"This club has given me an opportunity to play, it's something I can't say thank you for. It's been an honour to put the badge on and where colours."
Might hit triple figures watching this today.
The weight of pass is fantastic from Dolan.
The finish is just 🤤 waits for Meslier to go down and just lifts it over him. That’s bottle.
#Rovers
🇺🇸 Duncan McGuire is here!
#Rovers
' sixth and final January addition.
Loan deal with the option to buy. Concludes a very bonkers transfer saga.
IT'S FINALLY OVER
Big credit to Aynsley Pears. This was a massive moment in the match and he delivered the good for his team. A huge save.
He hasn't put a foot wrong since coming back into the team.
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I thought Tyrhys Dolan was absolutely terrific today. Not just for the goals but the way he worked off the ball.
A front three of Sam Gallagher, Sam Szmodics and Dolan will cause any team problems. So effective this afternoon.
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Scott Wharton was fantastic again today. Completely transformed under John Eustace, playing consistently and with confidence. That back four hasn't put a foot wrong.
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Daniel Ayala keen to set the record straight on his fitness record at
#Rovers
. Believes he should have played more at the end of last season.
Had no intention of leaving in the summer and wants to earn a new deal. Wants to repay the club's faith.
#Rovers
have now won more cup matches under JDT than in five years under Mowbray. It's been the perfect breeding ground to further develop young players.
Clear to see that they've benefited from being in and around the first-team in training too with the way they've slotted in.
Jan Paul van Hecke is open to going back on loan this season.
No indication at this stage if
#Rovers
want him back but they are looking to sign at least one centre-back.
How good was this man today? So incisive in the final third, quality final balls and boundless energy.
He's too good to be on the bench. Hopefully, JDT can find a way to fit him and Rankin-Costello in the same side.
#Rovers
What a brilliant result that is. Deserved for those 2K+
#Rovers
fans making the midweek trip and they were excellent throughout.
A young team held their own and deserved a draw against a side of internationals. Confidence should be sky-high now going into Sunday.
It is absolutely no coincidence that
#Rovers
' best four league displays under Eustace have come after time on the training ground.
Those first eight were a slog but he sorted out the defence. Last four has been a vision into what next season could look like.
It was a pleasure to chat with Ryan Nelsen about life at
#Rovers
, Mark Hughes, Steve Kean, Sam Allardyce, Tugay and the phone call that ended his Ewood career.
Online tomorrow morning and in The Lancashire Telegraph across Tuesday/Wednesday.
🚨📝Adam Wharton has signed a new five-year contract at
#Rovers
. Previous deal ran until 2027.
Big statement to get the England youth international tied to fresh terms considering the interest in him.
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have completed the signing of Leopold Wahlstedt on a three-year deal.
Fourth summer signing and competition for Pears in goal. The first transfer fee the club have paid this summer.
EXCLUSIVE: Understand that
#SWFC
are very close to completing a deal to sign Swansea City midfielder George Byers.
A deal could be completed in the next 24 hours, barring any late hiccups.
Sounds like there's more in the pipeline too.
🚨 CONFIRMED: Niall Ennis becomes
#Rovers
’ first summer signing.
Great bit of business and lovely to see the club getting a striker through the door before June.
Delighted to say that on Thursday I start as Blackburn Rovers Reporter
@Rovers_Live
.
I’m over the moon to be leading our coverage on a fantastic club.
Big thanks to
@LukeBeardsworth
for the opportunity.
#Rovers
"I am very proud of the group of players that we used tonight.
"You can see that everyone is fighting, looking after each other and the style of play is improving game by game."
John Eustace's verdict.
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#Rovers
Today again reiterated
#Rovers
must try and fit Brittain and JRC in the same team. Both too good to be out of the side and versatile enough to play different roles.
Throw in Hill too, who was excellent, and there is serious competition for places down that right side.
The amount of oxygen wasted on the colour of a cross, rather than the grotesque cost of the shirt which will price out so many, is beyond stupid.
So many people outraged by the wrong thing.
He might not be Championship Player of the Year but Sam Szmodics has had a remarkable season.
To go from 5 league goals to 24 in 12 months is outstanding. A leader on and off the pitch for
#Rovers
.
Safety and the golden boot will have to do as a consolation prize! 🤞🏻
Sam Szmodics should have won Championship Player of the Year last night.
But firing
#Rovers
to safety and beating Alan Shearer's record will be his legacy for this season. His rise is what the EFL is about.
A few thoughts on Rovers' talisman 👇🏻
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🚨Exclusive:
#Rovers
set to sign James Hill on loan from Bournemouth.
Talks are advanced and CB is expected to be their sixth summer signing. Others deals in the pipeline before the deadline.
Leaving Bramall Lane. Initial frustration has worn off a little. Still feels like a massive opportunity missed.
However, you can't get away from how far this team has come. Unlike Burnley, they rose to the occasion and there's still every chance they will make top-six.
#Rovers
Andrew Moran’s performance was the big positive from today, for me.
He’s got a fantastic ability to take the ball in tight spaces and commit defenders. One of the first names on the team sheet in the attacking positions right now.
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16 hours later, the window is shut for another six months. Thanks for reading/listening/shouting as ever.
Presser tomorrow. Footy on Saturday. Back to normality.
#Rovers
Sheffield Wednesday will be seven points adrift of safety after tonight’s result. They were two points away when Tony Pulis took over, eight games ago. They’ve gone backwards.
#SWFC
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#Rovers
have completed the signing of Arnor Sigurdsson on a deal until the end of the season, as per FIFA regulations.
Icelandic international becomes their third summer signing after Niall Ennis and Sondre Tronstad and further bolsters the attack. 🇮🇸
Gregg Broughton stuck to his word with three deals signed and sealed before the end of June.
It was a bold statement and after January, he had to deliver. Two attackers too.
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Paul Cook, on
#SWFC
talks: “It’s a fantastic opportunity for anyone but people have to understand about modern day football, if you want to manage one of these good clubs you have to be able to manage. If you’re not allowed to manage, then you’re an employee and not a manager.”
#Rovers
have completed the signing of James Hill on loan until the end of the season.
Signing number six and important competition at centre-back. He’ll wear number 4️⃣.
🚨 Exclusive: Kyle McFadzean is set to become
#Rovers
’ fourth January signing.
Defender will sign a short-term deal and join from Coventry City to add experience to the defence.
Full story to come.
GB💬 “Duncan has all of the attributes needed to follow in the footsteps of the many great strikers who have worn our famous colours.
“I have to give our recruitment team great credit for identifying him, tracking his progress and convincing him this was the perfect next move."
A word for Lewis Travis, who I thought was very good for an hour last night.
Aggressive, tenacious and on the front foot. He's improved his attacking output this season and deservedly started every game for
#Rovers
.
It can’t be overstated how much Huddersfield Town are overachieving.
Unbelievable recruitment in the summer and excellent coaching from Carlos Corberan. He’s proved a lot of doubters wrong.
Since Gregg Broughton came in,
#Rovers
have tied down eight current first-team players, with hopefully more to follow. Throw in the many U21 renewals too on top of that.
That gives the club great control in the transfer market. A stark difference to when he walked in.
Chris Wilder has confirmed Middlesbrough will have to recall Lewis Wing from
#SWFC
to play at Sheffield United tomorrow due to their covid outbreak.
That could potentially have a knock-on for
#GTFC
and Alex Hunt.
It's impossible to begrudge Adam Wharton a Premier League move.
He's given his all for
#Rovers
and his emergence under JDT has been brilliant to witness. Ran the show on full debut at Blackpool.
Most important thing was maximising £ and ensuring it's right for all parties.
Brereton Diaz 💬 “All I can say really is I’ve had a great time at
#Rovers
and unfortunately I’m not going to be there next season.
“It’s been a great time here, I’ve enjoyed all my time at the club, I’ve made some great friends and family, but that’s my time done."
🚨 PERSONAL NEWS 🚨
Delighted to say that I will be the new Grimsby Town Reporter for
@grimsbytownlive
.
Becoming a club reporter has been a career goal and I'm incredibly excited to get started.
A huge thanks to
@James_Smailes
and
@JournoMacaskill
for the opportunity.
#GTFC
✅
#Rovers
have signed Kyle McFadzean from Coventry City on a free transfer. Deal until the end of the season.
Fourth January addition and the experienced defender JDT wanted.
Another manic day in the world of
#Rovers
.
Plenty is unclear but one thing that is - it is completely unsustainable for the club to be funded in this way. It is not healthy.
A resolution is needed, one way or the other, for the good of the football club.
#Rovers
have signed Szmodics, Pickering, Wharton to new deals and a permanent deal for Sigurdsson wrapped up before the New Year.
That’s pretty impressive, especially considering the financial backdrop. Fair play.
#Rovers
have made Connor O'Riordan their third signing of the January transfer window.
Four and a half year deal takes him up to 2028. Cup tied so can't be involved on Monday.
Very impressed with first impression from Semir Telalovic. Lovely lad, confident but not arrogant and excellent English which will only help his transition.
If he plays as well as he talks,
#Rovers
will have a player on their hands.
JDT on Duncan McGuire: "What should I say about Duncan McGuire? The Duncan McGuire case. I am not allowed to speak about that case. You should ask Steve and Suhail about that case.
"I think you should ask Steve, Suhail and the ownership about the Duncan McGuire case."
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🚨 CONFIRMED: John Eustace is
#Rovers
' new head coach on a two-and-a-half-year contract.
🗣️“I am looking forward to being at Ewood Park tomorrow and meeting the supporters, who can play a big part for us between now and the end of the season."
#Rovers
beat Rochdale 9-2 in a behind-closed-doors match this afternoon. Semir Telalovic netted a hat-trick, Harry Leonard got two.
Dilan Markanday, Jake Garrett, Zack Stritch and Junior Nsangou were also on the scoresheet.
What a rollercoaster it's been for Adam Wharton. 13 years at
#Rovers
but he'll always be a credit to the club.
An emotional goodbye from one of their own.
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I haven’t heard anything to suggest rumours about Gregg Broughton leaving are true.
Let’s see what happens with McGuire before speculating. Nothing official yet.
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