Blackburn Rovers fans react as Tony Mowbray departure confirmed

Mowbray leaves as the club's second-longest serving post-War manager, having taken charge of 267 games.

The 58-year-old led Rovers to promotion from League One in 2018 and departs after the club's highest finish in eight years.

Here is what fans had to say about his departure.

Thank you, gaffer. He'll forever have my thanks and respect for coming in and stabilising a sinking ship. He gave our fans hope, he gave us stability, he gave us some fantastic memories. Thank you for all of the memories, Tony, and good luck in the future.

— Ben (@GiallorossiBlue) May 11, 2022

TM brought a lot to the club in his 5 years in charge. Stability.. Engaged with the fans when the club was rock bottom and brought us back with players who cared.. 💙
Now lies big summer ahead, probably one with a lot of uncertainty. But change was needed! #rovers

— Charlotte. (@CharlieeB_x) May 11, 2022

Well, there it is. It’s official. No going back now. Tony has been an ever-increasingly divisive figure amongst supporters for a long time but there’s no denying that the club is in a much better place now than it was when he arrived. All the best for the future, Tony. #Rovers https://t.co/6YeeEj41AQ

— Lewis Heyn (@LewisHeyn) May 11, 2022

All the best tony, thank you everything 💙

— DanScho99 (@ImScho99) May 11, 2022

Done a great job 🔵⚪️

— Darren John Brennan (Helliwell) (@djhelliwell69) May 11, 2022

I think ultimately this is the right decision for both parties, but the club have dealt with this poorly in the last few weeks. After 5 years of steady progress, Tony deserved better than the ending he received.

Thank you Tony, good luck in the future 🔵⚪❤️

— Navillus Mail (@LiamSully81) May 11, 2022

He’s done a fantastic job and we’ll always be grateful for his efforts. #Rovers https://t.co/13wLFKVFZ6

— Matt Cooper (@matt_cooper85) May 11, 2022

Thank you for everything TM! #rovers https://t.co/bGt9G4gbRE

— Steph Gardner (@Stephbrfc) May 11, 2022

Right decision for both parties thank you for what you have done mowbray but it's time to push on now

— Lewis Hartley (@LewisTHartley) May 11, 2022

Tony took this job on as a sinking ship. Fine, we got relegated but we got up the first time of asking and now has developed a crop of players, who had us challenging for top 6. This man saved my club and for that I’m eternally grateful. Thank you for everything Tony Mowbray🔵⚪️

— James Marsh (@j_marsh98) May 11, 2022