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Pressure Mounts on Blackburn Manager Amid Legal Troubles

2/1/2026

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Blackburn Rovers sit in the relegation zone after winning only one of their last 15 matches.
Valérien Ismaël, Blackburn Rovers manager, is under pressure as fans call for change amid a boycott of Venky’s.
Hull City aims to maintain its promotion push against Blackburn.
Former Blackburn manager Tony Mowbray is linked with a return as Ismaël's future hangs in the balance.
The club also faces legal issues involving its kit supplier.

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Story summary

Blackburn Rovers sit in the relegation zone after winning only one of their last 15 matches.
Valérien Ismaël, Blackburn Rovers manager, is under pressure as fans call for change amid a boycott of Venky’s.
Hull City aims to maintain its promotion push against Blackburn.
Former Blackburn manager Tony Mowbray is linked with a return as Ismaël's future hangs in the balance.
The club also faces legal issues involving its kit supplier.