Flynn moves upstairs as Doncaster Rovers begin manager search

The 59-year-old Welshman has become the club’s director of football.

He joined the club last summer as Dean Saunders’ advance scout, before moving into the top job in January when Saunders moved to Wolves.

Flynn’s side clinched promotion and the title in dramatic fashion last Saturday at Brentford.

But his future ever since has been uncertain.

On Friday the club released this statement: “Following the end of the season, Brian Flynn, has approached the club and expressed a desire to return back to what he sees as his passion in the development and recruitment of players.

“In line with this the owners have offered Brian a senior role within the club developing and supporting whoever is to manage the side as it goes into the Championship.

“Brian will be involved in the search for a new manager and new players for the challenge ahead in one of the most competitive leagues in the world.

“Brian will go down in history following the dramatic end to the season and the club see Brian as the ideal man to lead the development of Doncaster Rovers as a force both at senior and youth level.

“Doncaster Rovers will now continue the process of seeking to recruit its new manager.”