Valerien Ismael

A look at the early favourites for the Blackburn Rovers job - with some familiar faces featured.

Ex-Huddersfield Town man installed as favourite for EFL job
Figures familiar with fans of Huddersfield Town and Middlesbrough are among the favourites to become the next head coach of Blackburn Rovers.

Valerien Ismael has seen his Blackburn Rovers reign come to an end.

Ex-Barnsley boss vacates post ahead of Sheffield Wednesday fixture

Sergej Jakirovic led Hull City to a 1-0 win over Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park.

Hull City boss hails 'big potential' of Liverpool man after debut goal

NO WAY THROUGH: Liam Millar is unable to beat Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Balazs Toth in January's FA Cup tie at Hull City (Image: George Wood/Getty Images)

Blackburn v Hull: Just get me a goal, Sergej Jakirovic tells his Tigers

Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg watched his side play out a goalless draw with Blackburn Rovers.

Middlesbrough boss rues heart-over-head approach after stalemate

A general view as a puddle is seen by the corner marking after play is suspended due to rain following the Sky Bet Championship match between Blackburn Rovers and Sheffield Wednesday at Ewood Park(Picture: Joe Prior/Getty Images)

Sheffield Wednesday coach sorry for soggy abandonment at Blackburn Rovers

Bradford City manager Graham Alexander (Image: Tony Johnson)

Bradford chief hails express start as City upset Blackburn

OUT TO MAKE A POINT: Bradford City manager Graham Alexander (Image: Tony Johnson)

Blackburn v Bradford: Graham Alexander tells Bantams to 'showcase' talents

Adam Forshaw represented Leeds United between 2018 and 2023.

Surprise contract decision made on former Leeds and Middlesbrough man

LEEDS, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: Daniel Farke, Manager of Leeds United, celebrates promotion to the Premier League at the end of the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United FC and Bristol City FC at Elland Road on April 28, 2025 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Leeds United duo compete with Burnley pair for Championship awards

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 28: Danny Rohl, Manager of Sheffield Wednesday, looks on prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield Wednesday FC and Sunderland AFC at Hillsborough on February 28, 2025 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Owls boss on his future and relief after payments issue is resolved

FOCUS: Middlesbrough coach Michael Carrick (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

Blackburn v Middlesbrough: Teessiders looking inwards and ignoring hosts' issues

Former Barnsley head coach Valerien Ismael, who has been appointed head coach of Blackburn Rovers. (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Ex-Barnsley FC and West Brom chief appointed by Championship play-off chasers

Dean Whitehead has been reunited with Darrell Clarke. Image: Barnsley FC

Barnsley add former Huddersfield Town and Middlesbrough man to coaching team

Tom Cleverley has been made Watford's permanent head coach. Image: Alex Pantling/Getty Images

Championship outfit confirm head coach appointment

Shaun Maloney counts Hull City among his former clubs. Image: Nigel Roddis/Getty Images

Former Hull City playmaker 'in the frame' for Championship job

NEW THINKING Andre Breitenreiter starts his reign as Huddersfield Town coach at Vicarage Road on Saturday

Watford v Huddersfield: Flexible Andre Breitenreiter prepared for Hornets' sting

WORK TO DO: Rotherham Umited manager Leam Richardson

Rotherham v Watford: Better environment about facilities as well as philosophy

Huddersfield Town manager Darren Moore, who is locking horns with good friend Liam Rosenior at Hull City on Saturday.

Hull v Huddersfield: Moore on following the template of good friend Rosenior

UNDER PRESSURE: Huddersfield Town manager Darren Moore

Nicholls says characters there to buy Terriers time for Moore's long-term plans

Former Barnsley coach Adam Murray is back in the EFL. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

Former Barnsley coach lands new role with League One strugglers
Former Barnsley coach Adam Murray has been appointed assistant manager of Cheltenham Town.
Tom Coates

Adam Murray is a familiar face at Oakwell. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

Former Barnsley and West Brom coach axed from head coach role

Leeds United boss Daniel Farke, who faces good friend Valerien Ismael on Saturday when Watford visit Elland Road. Picture: Getty.

Leeds v Watford: Farke on solving the Elland Road puzzle & facing a good friend

Barnsley midfielder Callum Styles, whose future remains up in the air. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

Millwall boss provides update on Barnsley player & prospects of a permanent deal

IN DEMAND: Barnsley manager Michael Duff

Barnsley blow as Michael Duff approached to be next Swansea City manager

WASTED LEGACY: Barnsley were relegated the season after coach Valerien Ismael led them to the play-offs

Barnsley must learn from mistakes of last play-off campaign - Stuart Rayner

TARGET: Barnsley and Sheffield Wednesday will be aiming to bring Championship football back on Monday

How much is promotion worth to Barnsley and Sheffield Wednesday?

Wilder was most recently in charge of Watford. Image: Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty Images

Former Sheffield United boss favourite for job in Scotland

Wilder led Sheffield United to the League One title in 2017 before guiding the Blades to the Premier League two years later. Image: Lindsey Parnaby/AFP via Getty Images

Former Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder favourite for EFL job

Ismael has been out of work since parting ways with Turkish giants Besiktas. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

Former Barnsley boss reportedly a contender for Championship job

DERBY, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 27: Valerien Ismael, Manager of West Bromwich Albion reacts during the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and West Bromwich Albion at Pride Park Stadium on December 27, 2021 in Derby, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Ex-Barnsley and West Brom boss emerges as contender for vacant EFL position

Barnsley's Jordan Williams, pictured in cup action against Leeds earlier this season. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

Jordan Williams on similarities between Duff's Barnsley and class of Ismael
A MEMBER of Barnsley's feted side of 2020-21, Jordan Williams spies similarities between the current team led by Michael Duff and the class of Valerien Ismael.
Leon Wobschall

Michal Helik, front right, is wanted by Huddersfield, and Callum Styles, background, by Blackburn and Stoke (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Millwall in move for Barnsley's Callum Styles, Michal Helik set for Huddersfield

Barnsley's Callum Styles. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

No fire-sale' say Barnsley FC after turning down bids for wantaway pair

Barnsley's Mads Anderson. Picture: Simon Hulme

Barnsley FC: Anderson looking forward to playing under Duff at Oakwell

DOUBLE: Karlan Grant scored twice for West Brom as the Baggies beat Barnsley 4-0. Picture: PA Wire.

West Brom 4 Barnsley 0: Karlan Grant scores twice as Tykes end season in defeat

SACKED: Poya Asbaghi

Poya Asbaghi sacked as Barnsley coach following relegation

Doncaster Rovers players have endured a tough campaign. Picture Bruce Rollinson

Why Barnsley and Doncaster must continue to play with pride - Sue Smith

Former Barnsley boss Markus Schopp. Picture: Simon Galloway/PA Wire.

Barnsley FC: Director of football not in Tykes’ plans – Khaled El-Ahmad

29th March 2022 - Championship rumours

Tuesday’s Championship transfer rumours

Former Barnsley head coach Valerien Ismael.

Is former Barnsley FC head coach Valerien Ismael bound for Turkey?

Steve Bruce the head coach / manager of West Bromwich Albion (Picture: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

Steve Bruce returns to haunt old club Hull City with West Brom

SACKED: Valérien Ismaël. Picture: Getty Images.

Valérien Ismaël sacked by West Brom seven months after leaving Barnsley

Blackburn Rovers' Reda Khadra (left) and Barnsley's Mads Andersen (right) battle for the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match at Ewood Park on Wednesday (Picture: PA)

Are Barnsley FC’s young players afraid to make mistakes?

Barnsley boss Poya Asbaghi. Picture Bruce Rollinson

Barnsley FC boss Poya Asbaghi planning for January transfer window

LIMITED OPPORTUNITIES: Barnsley forward Dominik Frieser

Barnsley release Dominik Frieser after forward is frozen out by Poya Asbaghi

CLEARANCE: In keeping with the rest of the Barnsley team, Callum Brittain's best work was defensive

Barnsley 0 West Bromwich Albion 0 - player ratings

RESOLVE: Barnsley coach Poya Asbaghi was pleased with the way his team defended in tough circumstances against West Bromwich Albion

Poya Asbaghi delighted by Barnsley's defensive fight, but they must find balance

Barnsley defender Mads Andersen - far right. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Barnsley v West Brom: Reds look to step up as Ismael makes Oakwell return

One Barnsley player has tested positive for Covid but no more since Tuesday (Picture: PA)

Barnsley FC report no new positive cases of Covid ahead of West Brom clash

Barnsley head coach Poya Asbaghi. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Barnsley FC boss Poya Asbaghi’s focus on victory not former Oakwell favourites

Poya Asbaghi (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Barnsley player tests positive for Covid but game with West Brom due to go ahead

ABSENT: Conor Townsend, who has played 21 for West Brom this season, is likely to miss Friday's trip to Oakwell. Picture: Getty Images.

Four West Brom players to miss Barnsley clash due to Covid-19

Barnsley's Callum Styles looks dejected (Picture: PA)

Has Barnsley FC’s luck run out? Callum Styles fears it has

Consistent: Barnsley goalkeeper Brad Collin. Picture: Getty Images

Preston NE v Barnsley: Reds confidence growing

Barnsley captain Alex Mowatt celebrates the team's win with manager Valerien Ismael at Bournemouth last year. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Barnsley FC: Why Asbaghi and Woodrow relationship is key to Tykes’ survival

NEW COACH: Poya Asbaghi has taken over as Barnsley's new head coach

Poya Asbaghi's Barnsley priorities revolve around formations, fitness and form

Huddersfield Town's Danel Sinani celebrates his goal with Danny Ward. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Huddersfield Town look complete package and defeat of West Brom

Huddersfield Town players celebrate Danel Sinani's goal against West Brom. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Huddersfield Town 1 West Brom 0: Fantastic team display sees Terriers triumph

Barnsley's Callum Styles battles with Derby's Sam Baldock. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Callum Styles hopes Poya Asbaghi helps Barnsley rediscover their nasty side

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