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Valerien Ismael
Born: September 28, 1975
Height: 6' 3" (191cm)
Hometown: Strasbourg, France
Nationality: 
French
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FrenchPosition: Centre-back
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Managerial | 2020-2021 | Barnsley |
| 2021-2022 | West Bromwich Albion | |
| 2022 | Besiktas | |
| 2023-2024 | Watford | |
| 2025- | Blackburn Rovers | |
Sports Mole has 357 articles about Valerien Ismael. Articles 1 to 40:
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Preview:Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Wednesday - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Sheffield Wednesday, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.20:30
Blackburn Rovers vs Ipswich Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Ipswich Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 30, 15:51
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Preview:Wrexham vs Blackburn Rovers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Wrexham and Blackburn Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 27, 23:33
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Preview:Blackburn Rovers vs Queens Park Rangers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Queens Park Rangers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 24, 10:52
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Preview:Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Championship clash between Preston North End and Blackburn Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 19, 15:40
Preview:Blackburn Rovers vs Derby County - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Derby County, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 6, 11:50
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Preview:Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Bristol City and Blackburn Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 2, 15:51
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Preview:Leicester City vs Blackburn Rovers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Leicester City and Blackburn Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 30, 14:32
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Preview:Blackburn Rovers vs Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Southampton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 23, 23:29
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Preview:Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Sheffield United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 19, 19:48
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Preview:Blackburn Rovers vs Swansea City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Swansea City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 28, 14:13
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Preview:Charlton Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Charlton Athletic and Blackburn Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 25, 10:31
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Preview:Millwall vs Watford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Championship clash between Millwall and Watford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 20, 17:09
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Preview:Blackburn Rovers vs Ipswich Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Ipswich Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 18, 11:01
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Preview:Watford vs Blackburn Rovers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Watford and Blackburn Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 11, 21:24
Preview:Blackburn Rovers vs Norwich City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Norwich City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 29, 03:09
Blackburn 2025 summer transfers: Every confirmed signing and sale for Valerien Ismael's side
Track all of Blackburn's 2025 summer transfer activity, including confirmed signings, player departures, latest rumours and squad updates.Aug 22, 13:52
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Preview:Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Hull City and Blackburn Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 21, 23:22
Preview:Blackburn Rovers vs Birmingham City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Birmingham City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 14, 21:37
Preview:Blackburn Rovers vs Bradford City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Cup clash between Blackburn Rovers and Bradford City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 10, 23:58
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Preview:West Bromwich Albion vs Blackburn Rovers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between West Bromwich Albion and Blackburn Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 7, 20:25
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Preview:Blackburn Rovers vs Everton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Club Friendlies 1 clash between Blackburn Rovers and Everton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 17, 11:48
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Preview:Sheffield United vs. Blackburn Rovers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Sheffield United and Blackburn Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 1, 13:52
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Preview:Blackburn Rovers vs. Watford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Watford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 24, 13:10
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Preview:Sunderland vs. Blackburn Rovers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Championship clash between Sunderland and Blackburn Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 19, 10:12
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Preview:Blackburn Rovers vs. Millwall - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Millwall, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 16, 14:11
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Preview:Luton Town vs. Blackburn Rovers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Luton Town and Blackburn Rovers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 10, 11:34
Preview:Blackburn Rovers vs. Sheffield Wednesday - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Sheffield Wednesday, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 6, 11:28
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Preview:Blackburn Rovers vs. Middlesbrough - prediction, team news, lineups
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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'readying move' for 16-year-old Championship sensation
Arsenal are reportedly readying a bid for Blackburn and England youngster Harvey Higgins, who is also wanted by Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool.Mar 28, 16:21
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Preview:Portsmouth vs. Blackburn Rovers - prediction, team news, lineups
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Preview:Blackburn Rovers vs. Cardiff City - prediction, team news, lineups
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Preview:Stoke City vs. Blackburn Rovers - prediction, team news, lineups
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Preview:Derby County vs. Blackburn Rovers - prediction, team news, lineups
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Preview:Blackburn Rovers vs. Norwich City - prediction, team news, lineups
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Preview:Derby County vs. West Bromwich Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
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Preview:Watford vs. Bristol City - prediction, team news, lineups
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Watford appoint Tom Cleverley as permanent head coach
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