25.02.2025 21:20
Blackburn Rovers, a team from the England Championship, appointed Valerien Ismael as their head coach. Ismael previously managed Beşiktaş for 8 months in 2022. The English team, which is competing in the playoff race, signed a 2.5-year contract with the 49-year-old coach, who most recently managed Watford.
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Blackburn Rovers, one of the teams in the England Championship, has appointed Valerien Ismael as head coach, who previously managed Beşiktaş.
SIGNED A 2.5-YEAR CONTRACT
The English club announced that they have signed a 2.5-year contract with the 49-year-old coach. The club's statement said, "We are pleased to announce the appointment of Valérien Ismaël as our new head coach. The French coach has signed a long-term contract with our club that will last until June 2028 and will be in charge of the team for his first match at Ewood Park on Saturday."
NOT STRANGE TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP
Ismael, who previously managed Barnsley, West Brom, Beşiktaş, and Watford, left Watford in March 2024. The 48-year-old coach led Barnsley to the Championship play-offs in 2021 and then remained in charge of West Brom for eight months.
BLACKBURN ROVERS IN THE PLAY-OFF RACE
As the league enters the last 12 weeks, Blackburn Rovers is in 6th place, maintaining their position in the play-off zone. Despite a 3-0 defeat against Swansea away on Saturday, Rovers maintain a 1-point advantage over their closest rival, Coventry.
BEŞİKTAŞ NUMBERS
Valerien Ismael managed Beşiktaş from March 25, 2022, to October 26, 2022. During the 8-month period, Ismael oversaw 18 matches for the black-and-whites, achieving 8 wins, 7 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.72 points per game.
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