
Blackburn Rovers secured Championship survival after a 3-1 win against Sheffield United. Fans are expressing strong support for extending Michael O'Neill's contract as head coach.
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In the wake of Championship survival being secured, we asked what you thought of Blackburn's turnaround under Michael O'Neill and whether you wanted him to remain at Ewood Park.
Rovers' status in the second tier was ensured after Wednesday's 3-1 win at Sheffield United and Rovers' form under the Northern Ireland boss has been excellent, although his future beyond this summer is still be decided.
Here are some of your responses:
Gavin: Absolute no brainer, he has worked miracles with a below average group of players apart from a few. Offer him the job, let him control the players he brings in and he can take us forward.
Ronnie: Definitely keep him as a manager. Start to show some ambition, that's been lacking for years. Merely keeping a club solvent isn't ambition. O'Neill has gotten a tune out of someone else's signings. Imagine what he could do with five or six of his own...
Matthew: Absolutely must keep him as manager. What he has achieved with that group is remarkable. Professional and statesman like in his leadership. I could see him being very successful if he stays.
Tom: I think every Rovers fan would like him to stay. With our current ownership we aren't appealing to all managers- and he has demonstrated he can do well with the squad available. Can we make enough appeal to him? I'm not sure. He has similar qualities to Mowbray who had a mostly good five years under Venkys - so I think we could do well if he can be persuaded to leave Northern Ireland.
Ali: Upon appointment of O'Neill in February I was sceptical - would his heart be in it and would the players respond to someone who can walk away in the summer whether relegated or not?
Am glad I was wrong - what a steadying hand he has been for the club, reuniting the fans with the players on the pitch (let's not talk about the owners) and talking honestly, candidly and refreshingly game by game. I for one hope he makes the permanent switch in the summer.
Ian: The club should be doing everything they can to keep him at the club!
Blackburn Rovers won 3-1 against Sheffield United, ensuring their survival in the Championship.
Fans are overwhelmingly in favor of extending Michael O'Neill's contract following the team's turnaround under his management.
Under Michael O'Neill, Blackburn Rovers has shown excellent form, contributing to their successful Championship survival.


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Barry: He's done a fantastic job lifting the mood around the club and giving supporters something to believe in again.
The board need to act decisively now and trigger his release clause with (Northern Ireland) rather than letting this drag on.
With a full pre-season to implement his ideas, there's every chance he could build something special for next season... it's the Championship after all.
Calvin: Keep Michael O'Neill. He has saved us from relegation. He transformed Northern Ireland and his results speak for themselves.