Blackburn Rovers release Jon Dahl Tomasson statement as John Eustace links intensify
The former Birmingham City head coach has been extensively linked with a return to the dug-out - and there's one free at Ewood Park
Blackburn Rovers have parted company with Jon Dahl Tomasson after days of speculation surrounding the Dane’s future.
The Championship outfit, who face Stoke City tomorrow afternoon, have confirmed the move in a statement on their website, one that brings a curtain down on his 19-month tenure at Ewood Park.
He does so with Rovers 18th in the table, having not won a league game since December 12 and experiencing the fall-out of an a failed attempt to sign Duncan McGuire due to a clerical error.
The statement read: “Jon Dahl Tomasson has today left his position as Blackburn Rovers’ Head Coach by mutual consent.
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“Tomasson arrived at Ewood Park on a three-year contract in June 2022 and brought an attacking brand of football that saw us go close to a play-off spot last season, whilst also progressing to the latter stages of both domestic cup competitions.
“However, it has been mutually agreed that the Dane will step away from his role, along with assistant coach Remy Reijnierse, with immediate effect. Rovers wish to thank both Jon and Remy for all their efforts over the past 18 months and we wish them both well in their future careers.
“The search for a successor is now underway and the club will provide no further comment until an appointment is announced.”
That search is expected to alight on former Birmingham City head coach John Eustace, who has been out of the game since October after being replaced by Wayne Rooney. Eustace left Blues sixth in the league and is widely regarded to have done a good job in difficult circumstances at St Andrew’s.
If he does take over at Rovers he will get the chance of a quick return to his former stomping ground when Rovers visit Blues on Tuesday, February 13.