Tony Mowbray expects January financial support for Blackburn squad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 9:20 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Blackburn manager Tony Mowbray says he has received assurances of financial backing for the January transfer window following a meeting with ownership. The promise of support came during a visit by Balaji Rao of the Venky’s ownership group to Ewood Park. Blackburn secured a 3-1 victory over Millwall on the same day. Mowbray stated that funds were available during the summer, but the club was unable to finalize several intended player deals. He remains focused on team performance and thanked supporters for maintaining backing for his players despite recent fan chants directed at the ownership. Mowbray declined to comment further on the club's administrative situation, maintaining that his primary objective is to strengthen the squad in the new year.
- •Tony Mowbray confirmed financial support for player recruitment starting January 1.
- •Balaji Rao represented the Venky’s ownership during a visit to Ewood Park.
- •Blackburn recorded a 3-1 win against Millwall on Saturday.
- •Mowbray stated that failed summer deals resulted from players choosing other options.
- 9:20 PMYahoo Sports — Mowbray confident of January transfer window backing at Blackburn following Venky’s attendance at Ewood Park
"Tony Mowbray says he has been promised financial backing to strengthen his Blackburn squad in January following their 3-1 win over Millwall.Blackburn were unable to complete several deals before the s...
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