Blackburn Rovers have shot themselves in the foot for a second time in 12 months, with another successful head coach on the brink of departure.

Tony Mowbray celebrated a glorious homecoming and hailed an impressive performance by Grady Diangana as West Brom thrashed Portsmouth 5-1 in Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship clash at The Hawthorns.

Newly appointed West Brom manager Tony Mowbray has shared a heartwarming message he received from Manchester United star Amad, who he previously managed during a successful loan spell at Sunderland.

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