Preston parted ways with Alex Neil last month, and will seemingly only replace him at the end of the season.
His close confidant Frankie McAvoy is serving as interim head coach until the end of the campaign, when an appointment is expected.
What next for Neil then? The end of his stint at Preston became difficult, but he’s undoubtedly still a very talented young manager.
Championship clubs will surely show an interest in Neil when they have vacancies, and some wonder if Blackburn Rovers could pounce.
Tony Mowbray’s position as Rovers boss is under huge threat after a disappointing season, and Neil could fit the bill for them.
He’s young, he knows the league, he knows the region, he’s had an advantage over Rovers for many years during his time at Preston.
Neil is an appealing candidate, and some are already hearing murmurings that he could head to Ewood Park at the end of the season.
Now though, The Sun’s Alan Nixon – who has close contacts in Lancashire – has offered just four words when asked about the matter on Twitter, claiming ‘don’t see that happening’.
If Mowbray does go, Neil will likely be a hot name in the mix, but let’s see whether Rovers show any real interest in him.