Gutted for Tony

Tony Parkes became a caretaker manager for the seventh time in his career when he took charge at Blackpool in December. After leading the Seasiders to safety, he seemed sure to at last get full time responsibility for the first time.

But Parkes, six times caretaker boss at his beloved Blackburn Rovers, has left Bloomfield Road to spend more time with his family. One feels there may be more to it than that with reported disagreements with his board.

I am genuinely disappointed that Parkes is not staying on. It has been a pleasure interviewing him this season - he is one of the nicest men in the game and football deserves more people like him.