And the current Knights assistant coach is said to be one of his favorites to become his successor.
Ford headed to Wakefield Trinity in October 2022 after eight years of reign in October 2022, and took over the top job at Featherstone the following August.
The Rovers, currently sitting sixth, won the opening match against Doncaster after a 14-12 loss with the London Broncos on Sunday.
The club confirmed they split up with Ford in a lunch statement Wednesday, saying, “Featherstone Rovers can confirm that Coach James Ford has left the club immediately.
“We hope James is the best for the future and thank him for his efforts throughout the transitional period for the club.
“A further announcement will soon be made about the club's plans moving forward.”
Club Statement | Featherstone Rovers can confirm that Coach James Ford left the club immediately.
We hope James is the best for the future and thank him for his hard work throughout the transition period for the club
More announcements will be made soon…pic.twitter.com/208okcy05l
– Featherstone Rovers (@fevroversrlfc) February 26, 2025
Ford, 42, first moved to the Post Office Road Club with the newly created director of rugby roles, taking the helm following Sean Long's shocksacking.
But his rule was not without its hardships.
After spending big, they were beaten by London, who won the final promotional award after winning the 2023 league leader Shield at Canter, but six consecutive losses, including the Knights' first victory on the Post Office Road in 67 years, have made many fans irritated last time.
Despite this, the club got caught up in the playoffs and the Sheffield Eagles' shock loss kicked out Deucebury despite a final day defeat at LNER Community Stadium.
Featherstone has undergone a considerable offseason overhaul as he is considering returning to the upper reaches of the championship, but the Knights legend is a jab, rumored that he joined the West Yorkshire Club in 2025, target Carlos Twimababe.
In addition to his role on the Mark Apple Gars coaching staff, the 41-year-old served as head coach for Ireland and played an influential role in planting both James Farrer and Jack Brown through the LNER doors during the offseason.
