Tag: Blackburn

Michael O’Neill: Why did Northern Ireland boss extend deal after Blackburn Rovers interest?
27 May 2026 Off

Michael O’Neill: Why did Northern Ireland boss extend deal after Blackburn Rovers interest?

By Total Football News

While O’Neill did not explicitly say in his press conference he would be open to another short-term dual role going forward, he also did not rule it out.

He has admitted he “underestimated” the noise surrounding him taking on both roles, and added that “probably could have done with a little less drama”.

Speaking to BBC Sport NI ahead of June’s friendlies with Guinea and France, he reiterated his commitment

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Blackburn: Sondre Tronstad, Ryan Hedges and Nathan Redmond to leave Rovers
21 May 2026 Off

Blackburn: Sondre Tronstad, Ryan Hedges and Nathan Redmond to leave Rovers

By Total Football News

Blackburn Rovers have announced the departures of Sondre Tronstad, Ryan Hedges and Nathan Redmond.

Tronstad played 113 games in his three seasons with Rovers, but the Norway midfielder, 30, has not since suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury in February.

Winger Hedges, 30, joined Blackburn from Aberdeen in January 2022 and made 145 appearances, but he suffered a broken leg in January and only returned to make two substitute appearances

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Blackburn Rovers: Championship club can make considered coaching appointment
13 May 2026 Off

Blackburn Rovers: Championship club can make considered coaching appointment

By Total Football News

Michael O’Neill’s decision to remain with Northern Ireland and end his association with Blackburn Rovers represents a significant moment for the club as they looks ahead to next season.

While there had been a degree of expectation that O’Neill might consider a full-time return to club management, his confirmation, delivered 10 days after the end of the Championship campaign, brings clarity to a situation that had lingered since the final

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Michael O’Neill: Northern Ireland manager to remain in post after turning down Blackburn job
12 May 2026 Off

Michael O’Neill: Northern Ireland manager to remain in post after turning down Blackburn job

By Total Football News

Northern Ireland fans will be delighted that O’Neill has agreed to continue in his role as manager, especially given the foundation he has laid for possible future success.

He had said that he would “return to the status quo” for Northern Ireland’s June fixtures when asked about his future in March, but then said in April that a decision was still to made, which would have set alarm bells ringing.

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Blackburn Rovers 0-1 Leicester City – Stephy Mavididi hits Foxes winner
2 May 2026 Off

Blackburn Rovers 0-1 Leicester City – Stephy Mavididi hits Foxes winner

By Total Football News

Both sides have had campaigns to forget, but the death of Ewood legend Parkes last week has put that into perspective, and Rovers’ rise out of danger under O’Neill had also engendered optimism among the home fans.

It was Leicester who looked most likely to score in a lacklustre first half, as Rovers keper Balazs Toth did well to keep out Harry Souttar’s header before parrying Mavididi’s effort. He then

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Adam Forshaw: Blackburn Rovers midfielder extends contract to end of next season
1 May 2026 Off

Adam Forshaw: Blackburn Rovers midfielder extends contract to end of next season

By Total Football News

Blackburn Rovers midfielder Adam Forshaw has extended his contract through to the end of next season.

The 34-year-old joined the Ewood Park side from Plymouth in January 2025 and has made 37 league appearances.

“I have a brilliant relationship with the players, staff and the fans now, and you can’t underestimate that as a player,” he told the club website.

“When all those boxes are ticked, it makes

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Tony Parkes: Blackburn Rovers legend dies at the age of 76
24 April 2026 Off

Tony Parkes: Blackburn Rovers legend dies at the age of 76

By Total Football News

Parkes joined Rovers from non-league Buxton in May 1970 and helped the team to the third-tier title in 1974-75.

In an obituary, Blackburn wrote of Parkes: “A tough-tackling and tireless midfield grafter, who was prepared to do the unspectacular leg work in the middle of the park, he also liked to run with the ball and was a difficult man to stop in full flight.

“Furthermore, he possessed

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Tony Parkes: BBC Radio Lancashire’s Andy Bayes’ tribute to Blackburn legend
24 April 2026 Off

Tony Parkes: BBC Radio Lancashire’s Andy Bayes’ tribute to Blackburn legend

By Total Football News

Tony’s Rovers story began in 1970, when he was plucked from non-league Buxton Town for a trial.

A striker turned midfielder, he became a constant presence – part of the 1974–75 promotion side under Gordon Lee, and again influential in the team that rose back to the second tier under Howard Kendall in 1980. A broken leg in 1981 ended his playing days but opened the door to a remarkable

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Sheffield United 1-3 Blackburn Rovers: Visitors ensure Championship survival with win over Blades
23 April 2026 Off

Sheffield United 1-3 Blackburn Rovers: Visitors ensure Championship survival with win over Blades

By Total Football News

Blackburn Rovers head coach Michael O’Neill told BBC Radio Lancashire:

“Relieved, more than anything else, delighted for the players, delighted for the club.

“I don’t like to call it a celebration because you never want to be in this situation. A really good performance, first half was a terrific performance, second half we had to show a different side of our character. To come here and win 3-1 is testament

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Michael O’Neill: Northern Ireland boss on future with Blackburn
23 April 2026 Off

Michael O’Neill: Northern Ireland boss on future with Blackburn

By Total Football News

O’Neill’s contract with the Irish Football Association (IFA) runs until 2028 and he says there will be talks with Blackburn about his future.

He will lead Blackburn into their final Championship game of the season against already-relegated Leicester on 2 May.

“Look, of course those discussions will take place, you know the club have a decision to make themselves, on what direction they want to go,” he said.

“I’m a

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