Sunderland boss Alex Neil was not in charge for Saturday's home defeat by Norwich City, as speculation mounts that he will be appointed as the new manager of Stoke City.
And he was present at Ewood Park to watch Stoke's game with Blackburn.
Sunderland assistant manager Martin Canning was in the dug-out at the Stadium of Light.
He was assisted by coaches Mike Dodds, Michael Proctor and goalkeeping coach Alessandro Barcherini.
Neil only moved to Wearside in February, but the Scot guided the Black Cats to promotion in the League One play-off final in May.