Wed May 13, 2026 3:47 pm
BLACKBURN have confirmed the departure of Michael O’Neill from the club.
A club statement said the manager would not be staying on:
Blackburn Rovers can confirm that Michael O’Neill will not be extending his current agreement to become the club’s permanent Head Coach beyond the conclusion of his existing period with the club.
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Wed May 13, 2026 7:19 pm
Looks like Lincoln's manager will be leaving to go to Bristol City too
Thu May 14, 2026 12:12 am
Michael O'Neill's decision to remain with Northern Ireland and end his association with Blackburn Rovers represents a significant moment for the club as they looks ahead to next season.
While there had been a degree of expectation that O'Neill might consider a full-time return to club management, his confirmation, delivered 10 days after the end of the Championship campaign, brings clarity to a situation that had lingered since the final whistle sounded in the home defeat by Leicester.
O'Neill's tenure at Ewood Park was brief but notably stabilising. Appointed during a period of uncertainty, his primary objective was clear - secure the club's Championship status.