Lowe to lead Rovers in West Brom clash

David Lowe will be in charge of the Blackburn team for their Championship game against West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns, the club has confirmed.

A statement from Rovers confirmed: "Discussions between Rovers and another Championship club over the future of John Eustace and his backroom staff remain ongoing.

"As a result, David Lowe will lead the team for tonight's important Championship fixture, supported by Damien Johnson, Ben Benson, Mike Sheron and Paul Butler."

Eustace and coaches Keith Downing and Matt Gardiner are expected to be unveiled by Derby County, with reports suggesting terms have already been agreed.

Ironically, Lowe took interim charge of Derby for one game in 2009 when he was academy boss, following the departure of Paul Jewell and then caretaker Chris Hutchings, and oversaw a shock 1-0 win over Manchester United in the EFL Cup semi-final first leg.