Statements by ex-Rovers boss Tomasson 'unfair' - Travis

Jon Dahl Tomasson (left) departed Blackburn Rovers by mutual consent in February

Blackburn Rovers captain Lewis Travis has said he found public statements made about him by previous head coach Jon Dahl Tomasson "unfair".

Travis has been at Ewood Park for his entire professional career but spent last season on loan at newly-promoted Premier League side Ipswich Town following a breakdown in his relationship with Tomasson.

"I found it very unfair how himself and (former director of football) Gregg Broughton came out and said I wanted to leave because I wasn't playing in the right position," the 26-year-old told BBC Radio Lancashire.

"I would have had a lot more respect if they said the gaffer didn't put me in the captain's meeting or the gaffer didn't put me in the centre mid(fielder)s meeting even though there were Under-23s there.

"I think it was a bit tough and hard to hear for him to come out and say that without me being allowed to say anything," he added.

Danish coach Tomasson, who is now in charge of Sweden's national men's side, left Rovers in February by mutual consent, followed by Broughton, who departed in May.

Blackburn finished 19th in the Championship last season on 53 points and Travis admitted it was "tough" to see his club finish in the bottom half.

"A lot of Ipswich's games got moved to Sunday or Friday night on Sky, so I was able to watch the games from home.

"I've always tried to support the lads. They're not just my team-mates but they're my close mates as well, so it was a tough watch at times."

Since returning to the club Travis, who was in Liverpool's academy before moving to Rovers, has started every league game under Tomasson's successor John Eustace.

Blackburn remain unbeaten after their first four league games with two wins and two draws and Travis praised the former Birmingham City coach's style of man-management.

"He speaks to everyone with respect," he added. "Even when the lads are out of the team, they understand why they're out of the team and what they need to work on.

"Sometimes in football it's hard to find a manager who's really honest and he's just a really down to earth, honest person who wants the best for the football club."

Blackburn will be looking to extend their unbeaten start on Saturday when they host Bristol City, who sit 14th in the Championship table on five points.