Butler promoted to U21s Head Coach by Blackburn

Blackburn Rovers have promoted Paul Butler to Under-21s Head Coach amid a summer of backroom changes.

The appointment fills the vacancy left by Gregory Vignal, who departed at the end of last season.

Butler, the former Leeds United and Derby County Assistant, steps up after overseeing the U18s’ run to the FA Youth Cup semi-finals lasts season. He arrived at the Category One club as U21s Assistant in November 2023.