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- Jon Dahl Tomasson departed club by mutual consent after 18 months in charge
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Blackburn have announced John Eustace as their new manager after Jon Dahl Tomasson departed the club by mutual consent.
A statement on Friday confirmed that both Tomasson and his assistant Remy Reijnierse had left the club with immediate effect.
Later that day the club announced John Eustace had been appointed to replace the Dane, with the 44-year-old signing a two-and-a-half-year deal at Ewood Park.
‘I am delighted to be the new Head Coach of such a fantastic football club as Blackburn Rovers, which has such a proud history and tradition within the game.’ Eustace told the club’s website.
‘I am excited for this new challenge in my career and can’t wait to get started.
Blackburn have appointed John Eustace as manager after Jon Dahl Tomasson departed the club via mutual consent
‘I am looking forward to being at Ewood Park tomorrow and meeting the supporters, who can play a big part for us between now and the end of the season.
‘I will give my all to ensure the fans have a team they can be proud of and, together, I hope we can quickly start climbing the table.’
Mail Sport previously reported that Eustace had agreed a deal to take over the Lancashire club, marking his return to the dugout after being sacked by Birmingham in October.
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