The Preston North End manager was sacked by the club after winning only one of their last five Championship games.
The 1-0 loss against Rovers left them in 18th – however they actually sit the same distance to the top six as they do to the bottom three (nine points difference).
The Lilywhites are unlikely to have a new man in charge for their match against Barnsley this weekend but will be hoping they can still secure a win as a new era starts at Deepdale.
Here are the best of today’s Championship rumours...
9. Fulham youngster makes non-league switch
Fulham's Jonathon Page has completed a loan move to Merstham FC on a short-term deal. The 20-year-old has featured 23 times for the Cottagers' U23 side. (The 72) Photo: David Price
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