Tony Mowbray returns to Blackburn as head coach for second spell
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 9:06 AM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Blackburn Rovers have appointed Tony Mowbray as their new head coach, marking his second stint with the club. Mowbray, who previously managed Rovers from 2017 to 2022, takes over following Michael O'Neill's decision not to continue in the role after an interim period last season. With over two decades of management experience, Mowbray has also led Sunderland, Birmingham, and West Brom in recent years. Blackburn's leadership hopes Mowbray's experience will help steer the team moving forward.
- •Tony Mowbray returns to Blackburn Rovers as head coach.
- •He replaces Michael O'Neill, who was interim coach last season.
- •Mowbray managed Blackburn from 2017 to 2022.
- •He has extensive experience managing in the Championship.
- •The appointment aims to strengthen the team's performance.
- 8:49 AMYahoo Sports — Watch Mowbray's first press conference as Rovers boss
- 3:55 PMYahoo Sports — Mowbray return - 'right choice' or 'uninspiring'?
- 9:06 AMYahoo Sports — Are you happy with Mowbray's Rovers return?
- 3:20 PMYahoo Sports — Tony Mowbray returns as Blackburn Rovers head coach
- 7:11 PMBBC Sport — Mowbray returns as Blackburn head coach
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Mowbray returns as Blackburn head coach
"Blackburn Rovers have confirmed the return of Tony Mowbray as head coach, with the 62-year-old taking charge for a second spell at Ewood Park.Mowbray previously spent more than five years in charge be...
"BBC Sport asks Blackburn Rovers fans to have their say on the appointment as former boss Tony Mowbray as their new head coach.
"Tony Mowbray speaks to BBC Radio Lancashire for the first time since his appointment as Blackburn Rovers head coach.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 8:49 AMWatch Mowbray's first press conference as Rovers boss
Tony Mowbray speaks to BBC Radio Lancashire for the first time since his appointment as Blackburn Rovers head coach.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 3:55 PMMowbray return - 'right choice' or 'uninspiring'?
Blackburn Rovers fans have their say after Tony Mowbray is appointed head coach.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 9:06 AMAre you happy with Mowbray's Rovers return?
BBC Sport asks Blackburn Rovers fans to have their say on the appointment as former boss Tony Mowbray as their new head coach.
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 3:20 PMTony Mowbray returns as Blackburn Rovers head coach
Blackburn Rovers have confirmed the return of Tony Mowbray as head coach, with the 62-year-old taking charge for a second spell at Ewood Park.Mowbray previously spent more than five years in charge be...
- BBC SportJun 5, 2026, 7:11 PMMowbray returns as Blackburn head coach
Blackburn Rovers appoint Tony Mowbray as their new head coach for a second spell in charge.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 7:05 PMMowbray returns as Blackburn head coach
Blackburn Rovers appoint Tony Mowbray as their new head coach for a second spell in charge.
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