Former Newcastle United misfit Jon Dahl Tomasson is set to be appointed as the new Blackburn Rovers manager, according to Sky Sports. Toon fans were given a throwback to yesteryear when news flashed on the yellow ticker that Tomasson - who spent one year on Tyneside in the late 90s - will become Rovers boss.
The Dane was signed by Kenny Dalglish ahead of the 1997-98 season as a 21-year-old and given the daunting task of filling the void left by Les Ferdinand, who controversially left to join Tottenham Hotspur that same summer. Alan Shearer had forged a formidable strike partnership with “Sir Les” the previous season but Dalglish opted to break up the duo when Spurs offered £6million - just weeks after selling David Ginola to the London club.
Tomasson arrived as one of Europe’s most promising talents after bagging 18 goals for Heerenveen but struggled to make an impression at St James’ Park. Just four goals in 35 appearances resulted in Newcastle finishing 13th and the forward was sold to Feyenoord the following year.
