Blackburn and Lincoln Metropolis now eyeing ex-Southampton coach and not using a professional license

Blackburn Rovers are nonetheless looking for a Michael O’Neill alternative, and they’re now eyeing a former Southampton coach.

Gallacher urges Blackburn to make supervisor appointment shortly

Former Blackburn man Kevin Gallacher has urged the board to herald a brand new supervisor on the earliest alternative, saying: “They want somebody sooner slightly than later.

“This has been hanging on them for a number of weeks. Now it is a case of shifting ahead. Steven Davis will go, Damien Johnson will nonetheless be right here and can once more be the caretaker for the time being.”

After main his facet to security, O’Neill made the choice to go away on the finish of the season, so as to concentrate on his position with Northern Eire, and the Rovers have recognized numerous skilled managers as potential replacements.

Slaven Bilic, who led West Bromwich Albion to promotion from the Championship, whereas additionally spending time within the Premier League with West Ham United, is among the many choices, and talks have already been held with the Croatian.

Nevertheless, the Venky’s have additionally been exhibiting curiosity in additional of a left-field choice.

Blackburn now eyeing up-and-coming supervisor

Based on a report from Sports activities Increase, interim Chelsea boss Calum McFarlane is now eager to land his first everlasting position in administration, however he might want to get hold of his Professional Licence earlier than he’s ready to take action.

Blackburn have been exhibiting curiosity within the former Southampton coach nonetheless, alongside Lincoln Metropolis, with the League One champions eyeing him as a alternative for Michael Skubala, who may very well be poached by an even bigger membership.

Having frolicked as Chelsea supervisor, McFarlane is seeking to change into the no.1 elsewhere, however provided that he solely has his A Licence presently, being in control of a Premier League or Championship membership for longer than three months is off the desk.

The 40-year-old has had two spells as interim supervisor of the Blues this season, and managed to information his facet to the FA Cup closing with a 1-0 victory in opposition to Leeds United at Wembley.

Calum McFarlane’s report as Chelsea supervisor

• 7 matches
• 2 wins
• 2 attracts
• 3 defeats
• 1.14 factors per recreation

Most lately, the Englishman led the Blues to a 2-1 victory in opposition to Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge, however he stays very inexperienced in administration.

A transfer to Ewood Park additionally is not attainable as issues stand, and Blackburn can’t afford to attend round, provided that they want to herald a brand new supervisor forward of the summer season switch window.

With that in thoughts, it will make extra sense to pursue a distinct goal, and there’s no scarcity of choices with a observe report of success within the Championship.

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