Ex-Blackpool FC and Sheffield Wednesday coach set to take on new League Two role

Former Blackpool coach Steve Agnew is set to take on a new role in League Two.

The 60-year-old recently spent just over 12 months at Bloomfield Road as Steve Bruce’s assistant, with the two experienced figures departing the Seasiders back in October following a poor start to the 2025/26 campaign.

Agnew has been by the side of the Manchester United legend on several occasions - experiencing stints with the likes of Hull City, Aston Villa and Sheffield Wednesday coming before their spell on the Fylde Coast.

On the back of his Blackpool departure, the former Barnsley midfielder worked with Bruce’s son Alex at Salford City under Karl Robinson - who was sacked by the The Ammies following their League Two play-off final defeat to Notts County in May.

A new opportunity has now arisen for one of the former Moor Lane coaches.

Bruce junior has been appointed as Rotherham United manager, as they prepare for life in the fourth tier following their relegation from League One.

The 41-year-old has penned a two-season deal at New York Stadium, a couple of years on from his previous stint in a top job with Macclesfield Town.

Agnew is now expected to take on the assistant’s role in South Yorkshire, with Bruce senior confirming this on TalkSport.

"He's (Alex) had this opportunity and Steve McLaren has given him an opportunity,” he told the broadcaster.

"So he's got Steve above him and he's took Steve Agnew [assistant] in with him, underneath him, so he's given himself a right chance.

"He's itched at the chance of managing and he's done all the badges and worked hard over the last six, seven, eight years to get all the qualifications you need.

"And of course, then you need somebody to give you the opportunity, and I think it's a great opportunity for him.

"They've had a dismal couple of years, Rotherham, but he'll try his best and I'm sure he'll give it the enthusiasm and the hard work that it requires."