He lost all five of his games for the League Two strugglers and was replaced by Dino Maamria. Instead of taking time out, the former Preston North End and Leicester City midfielder has jumped straight back in. Gallagher said: “The gaffer is someone I know really well and hopefully I can come in and help the club. READ MORE: Michael O'Neill's Blackburn Rovers moment Valerien Ismael never had"I’ve always had an appetite to coach; I coached Preston’s U16s when I was still playing and managed a Central League team too. "We have some very talented players here, we need to keep believing and I’m sure we can start winning games.”READ NEXT: Michael O'Neill airs Blackburn Rovers hope after fantastic Ewood Park scenes

Source: Express February 23, 2026 11:06 UTC