O'Neill turns down Blackburn job to remain with NI

Michael O'Neill will not be taking the Blackburn Rovers job on a permanent basis and will remain in his role as Northern Ireland manager. O'Neill was appointed interim Rovers boss in February until the end of the 2025-26 campaign, combining the role alongside his position as NI manager. The 56-year-old won five, drew five and lost five of his 15 games in interim charge as Blackburn finished 20th in the second tier and avoided relegation. …