Deila is a passionate progressive coach/manager who has won trophies and experienced three different countries. I think you'll find managing Celtic being enough pressure. He's known for his modern methods, and has spent time at the top clubs in Europe to learn from the best. He'd be a punt like Farke was when Norwich plucked him as a reserve coach from Germany. I'd rather try him or JDT than Ainsworth/Warne, although at this point I'd probably settle for either one of them, just to get someone in the door. Anybody that comes in will have a massive task with a very thin squad, late start, no structure in place and seemingly not scouting in place either. My expectations for next season are very low because the new manager will be dealt a very bad hand.

Ronny Deila is an interesting name. Thought he was supposed to go to Standard Liege, but haven't seen that confirmed. Did wonders with Strømsgodset here in Norway before 2 years at Celtic, where he won the league in both his two season, although without Rangers. More experienced now and doing well in the US. Incidently worked with John Park at Celtic as well. Don't think New York will let him go easily though

If Farke and Carvalho is goners, I'd prefer taking a punt on Liam Manning who is young and dynamic manager. Has a good track record in his short career, and Great at bringing on young players. Should fit the working with a Director of football too.

Thought he did ok for his debut. A couple of rash moments, which should be easy to learn from. Seems to have enough about him to be in the squad. He came on a free and is probably paid peanuts. Should have plenty of growth in him having just come over from off-season in Ireland and half a season to adapt. A bit of a bonus player who've done enough to deserve a cap. Don't think he is seen as replacement of Nyambe.

Jon Walters is also someone for the list, who had a decent career. Was very prolific for the youth teams and rated by Souness. Always bugged me how Walters ruined his Rovers stay. Why on earth would you steal from your team-mates?

Whatever style, the clubs need to establish a clear philosophy on how they want to play and not change for every managerial approach. Look at Ajax, Bayern etc, might include Brentford as well. They hire manager to implement their philosophy as well as down the academy setups. That also gives you an easier transfer policy as you bring in players to fit clear criterias. Look at how many clubs that needs to change the whole squad because they don't players to implement the current manager's style. Another example is Bodø/Glimt here in Norway, who is a smaller city (55 000) here in Norway. They have been doing this for years and now looking to win the league 3 years in a row. This season they reached the quarter final of European Conference League, turning over teams like Celtic, Alkmaar among other. Won over Mourinho's Roma twice (First win was 6-1 which was Mourinho biggest loss in his career). They won 3-1 at Celtic Park despite being two month off-season. Even more impressive is that they lose half of their players each year to foreign clubs and are able to replace them with unknowns. All this because they players coming in are bought to fit the system with clear defined roles. Oh, and they also have a great manager in Kjetil Knutsen who somebody mentioned as candidate. Don't think we'd be able to get him as he just signed a new contract and they are probably bigger fish waiting to take him in the horizon.

Absolutly right about Gally. There is a decent article about him. Sheron describes him: "“He’s a really intelligent footballer who protects the ball and understands how to play.” He’s added a lot of goals to his game and picks his moment to get in and around the box. He’s a clinical finisher.” The article also makes a comparison to Harry Kane in that regard. https://jobs4football.com/who-is-harry-leonard-blackburn-starlet-putting-injury-woe-behind-him/

Very much agree. Think he has a chance to be around the squad next year. Have been mentioning him for the last 2-3 years, but it's taken some time with him. Seems to have come back from the loan "a man", and is now mention as a bit of a leader in the dressing room of the U23. He's a well-rounded striker who can do a bit of everything. Pacy, good close control, intelligent link-up play and half decent size. Not been prolific before, but really kicked on in that appartment. Hard to say if he can make an impact at Championship level, but deserves the chance.

He's had at least half a season ruined by two injuries picked up at away at England U17. Think he's just being eased in after being injured for a long time. He'll be a starter for sure when fit.

Thought Mowbray carried himself very well in this interview. Decent bloke, wish him well for the future. Just hope that they at least has someone lined up, but you can see up limping into the summer without a plan and staff. https://www.lancs.live/sport/football/blackburn-rovers-leaving-tony-mowbray-23834189

That's a decent comparison.

I'm a big fan as well. Very intelligent player who links up play and decent finisher as well. Since he doesn't have explosive pace, it might take some time to bulk up to be effective at senior level as a striker.

Think a few of them will get new deals. Whitehall has been injured all season, but more than enough potential to deserve an extension. Gilsenan similar with injury, but has a lot of ability and I'd like to see him given a year at U23 level to see how he adapts. Harlock as well, as he has shown good progress this year. The rest I'm more uncertain about.

Think Mowbray on a whole has done a good job. Not great, but better than average. 5 years is a decent run, he survived a couple of really poor spells. But also deserves credits for this season on a whole. While the latter part has been a big let down, still being in a play-off race with two games two go is far better then expected when starting the season. He's managed to get a young group of players playing for each other. While it might be time for a new pair of hands, the handling from the club is awful. He's a honest and honourable bloke that deserves to be told, not like this. Ridicoulous. They have a very bad track record, so I fear for the next appointment. It's far easier to find someone worse, than better..

Think he was so pissed and embarrased by the first half he couldn't enjoy anything after. When was the last time he made two subs at half time?

There just seem to be a collective lack of confidence in front of goal. When even our best finisher Dack takes a penalty like that you really can't see where a goal is coming from. With the exception of Khadra, the players seem scared to get into the box and have a try, and it's hard to see where the next goal is coming from.

Watched the game. Very poor performance against a bottom team in their own league, who they beat 3-1 last time. Lacked desire and confidence. Credit to Forest who game with a game plan and was deadly on the counter against some really poor defending. Highlighted by Pratt who had 40 yards to cover for the second goal, but kept jogging in the middle. Everybody was far below their usual standard. You also wondering why the management team didn't change up the tactics earlier. 4 straight losses now as the season is faltering badly. Without Ash Phillips the team looks without any leaders as well.

Isn't Buckley also from that group?

Never in a million years he'll go for 500k, which is not a good result at all. Even in League One we had a similar case with Callum Wright to Leicester which went for 1 mill. Jude Bellingham was on a pre-contract being only 16 and got sold for 20-30 mill. Granted Phillips will not be as much, but given his England credentials, pre-contract, U23 captaincy the club should have no problem arguing a case.

Can't be helpful for the confidence being knocked out at home vs non-league.

Bmout with a truly awful first half againt Non-league Boreham in the FA Cup. Trailing 0-1 and had their first attempt in the 45th minute (pot shot outside goal). Looks like money can't buy confidence. Wonder how long Parker will last if this continues.

Thought Wharton was a lot better tonight. It was more that the team played so well and the ball was moved around by everybody. Agree with Durrant (Dolan junior), also think Brennan had his best game for a long time at the other flank.

Another great performance by the U23 today, winning 6-0 and moving them outside the relegation zone. Hard to single out anybody since everybody played well. All eyes were on Dack who enjoyed himself for 60 minutes. Showed his class with a well-taken goal and some good approach play. However some caution needed as he still looks well short of physical condition to play high intensity Championship football. As Mowbray has suggested it sounds wise to take a bit slowly and have him on the bench as an impact sub. Probably going to be a pre-season and next season that he'll be back to his old fitness. Probably expected given that he's been out for more or less two years. It's also a clear trend that the U18 players are starting to impact the games more at this level. 3 of the back four was made up of U18 and passmaster Wharton was gliding around the midfield with his rolled-down socks and keeping the ball ticking. Hard not to hype up Ash Phillips. A 16-year old kid in a man's body. Given the captain's armband again and looks like a leader. Had a chuckle when he patted Dack on the back of the head after one of the goals. You have to be a bit caution considering his age, but very hard to not see him making it to the top level. The club's going to have a fight when the top clubs are going to throw money around to get him.

Probably means that both Breo and Khadra are fit and have travelled. With Hedges being able to play as a forward there is probably enough bodies.

Looked decent last game, and impressed tonight. Even though not biggest, he was a man playing against kids. Bombed down the flank from his right-back and got another assist. Looks fit and can handle the ball. Think he could do a job if called upon. Suddenly the right-back is well covered.