Former Ghana assistant coach George Boateng has emerged as a potential candidate for the vacant managerial role at Blackburn Rovers following John Eustace’s departure to Derby County.
Boateng, 49, is among several names reportedly being considered for the position. He recently served as a first-team coach at Coventry City, where he also played between 1998 and 1999.
Before that, he was part of Ghana’s technical team, working under Chris Hughton and Otto Addo.
The former midfielder has extensive experience in English football, having played for Coventry, Aston Villa, Middlesbrough, Hull City, and Nottingham Forest. He also coached youth teams at Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers.
Other contenders for the Blackburn job include former Wolves manager Gary O’Neil, Braga’s Carlos Carvalhal, and ex-Young Boys coach Raphael Wicky.
Boateng, who recently left his role as Mark Robins’ assistant, has expressed his ambition to take on a managerial role.
With Blackburn currently sitting fifth in the Championship and fighting for a playoff spot, the club’s management is under pressure to make a quick appointment as they prepare to face Plymouth Argyle this weekend.
