On transfer deadline day, it was bizarrely not player movement hitting the headlines at Ewood Park.
After dropping into the Championship relegation zone, the club announced the departure of Valerien Ismael via mutual consent. His assistant, ex-Barnsley and Huddersfield coach Dean Whitehead, has also moved on.
The decision was made just one day before the club’s scheduled meeting with Sheffield Wednesday, which will be overseen by caretaker boss Damien Johnson.
A statement issued by Blackburn read: “Valerien Ismael has today left his position as Blackburn Rovers’ head coach by mutual consent.
“Ismael joined the club in February 2025, however it has been mutually agreed that he will step away from his role with immediate effect, along with assistant head coach Dean Whitehead.
“Blackburn Rovers would like to thank Valerien and Dean for their efforts during their time at the club and wish them both the very best for the future.
“The club will now begin the process of appointing a new head coach and will make no further comment until an appointment is confirmed.”
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