Tony Mowbray
Blackburn Rovers news: Championship side want to sign John Souttar
Join 888sport and enter bonus code BOX45 to get £45 in Free Bets when you bet £10 on any football match. Blackburn Rovers are interested in signing John Souttar who is currently on the books of Hearts, according to reports. The 25-year-old joined the Edinburgh side in 2016 from Dundee United in a deal worth £120,000. Since his arrival at the Tynecastle Park, he has clocked up 151 appearances across all competitions, with five goals and five assists to his name. However, his contract at the Jambos is set to expire in the summer. Hearts are keen to keep him at the club but he is yet to pen a new deal. According to the Daily Record, Blackburn Rovers have begun pre-contract discussions to sign John Souttar on a free transfer in the summer. The Rovers are...
Club manager reveals what he told ‘confident’ player who joined on loan from Leeds
Tony Mowbray has spoken highly of Leeds United winger Ian Poveda who joined Ewood Park on loan this summer. The Blackburn Rovers boss has suggested that the 21-year-old attacking midfielder has got the ability to “light up” Ewood Park. Poveda, who joined Leeds from Manchester City in January 2020, was given enough exposure by Marcelo Bielsa last season. He made 16 appearances in all competitions for the senior side, including 14 in the Premier League. Bielsa feels that he needs to play regularly and enjoy a solid campaign that will boost his confidence. The youngster was handed his debut by Mowbray last weekend in a 1-1 draw against Middlesbrough at the Riverside. Poveda impressed heavily, providing an assist for Sam Gallagher’s opener in the draw against Boro. Mowbray was full of praise f...
