Ex-PNE captain in contention to become next Bristol Rovers manager Former Preston North End captain Callum Davidson could make a move to England having been targeted by Bristol Rovers.
It’s a strange quirk that both Bristol City and Bristol Rovers are in the hunt for new managers right now.
The Robins have parted ways with Nigel Pearson and are now looking for a replacement at Ashton Gate.
That decision came just three days after Bristol Rovers decided to sack Joey Barton following a disappointing start to the season.
A number of managers will be firing CV’s to both Bristol clubs, and one former PNE captain could make the move… Ex-PNE skipper Callum Davidson could become next Bristol Rovers manager Bristol Live reporter Dan Hargraves reports that Bristol Rovers have now held ‘initial talks’ over a move to land Callum Davidson.
Davidson could leave his job as head coach at St Johnstone in April and return to the Rovers management team.
The Scotsman spent seven years of his playing career at PNE, making over 150 appearances for the club.
Davidson He was signed from Leicester City in 2004 and North he became favorite at the end.
He became club captain in 2009 after Paul McKenna left.
Davidson has even been rumored to be returning to PNE in 2021, with reports in Scotland suggesting he is on the short list to replace Frankie McAvoy.
Davidson initially did an excellent job at St Johnstone, although North End opted for Ryan Rowe instead.
Davidson led St Johnstone to Europe against all odds with a domestic cup double in 2021.
However, this team began to fall apart and a major departure came when PNE signed midfielder Ali McCann.
Ms Davidson was unable to continue St Johnstone’s success and lost her job earlier this year.
With Davidson currently fighting his way back to England, there is a chance he will win the job at Bristol Rovers, where he will coach former PNE star Scott Sinclair.
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