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Blackburn Rovers expect new boss next week
11:34pm Thursday 25th October 2012 in Sport
BLACKBURN Rovers global advisor Shebby Singh says the club will have a new manager by the middle of next week.
Singh has confirmed that Rovers have now started interviewing candidates, after drawing up a shortlist earlier this week.
Rovers have now been without a manager for almost a month since Steve Kean's exit but Singh expects a decision to be made over his replacement in the coming days.
Asked when the club will have a new boss in place, he said: "Definitely by the middle of next week."
On the subject of the interview process, Singh said: "It has started already.
"You must understand the sensitivities of making this appointment after what happened .
"That is why we have to tread with caution.
"If caution means taking a little bit more time than usual, we will do that."
Comments(92)
Blackburn Yoof
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11:49pm Thu 25 Oct 12
Dear Shebby,
You have spent 4 weeks allegedly running round trying to get a manager in without the rest of the board knowing. You got rumbled on McKinlay so you had to start again with the interviews. You should have been doing this a month ago. Now you've decided against appointing Holloway if the latest reports are to believed. You are a media-hungry, arrogant moron who knows nothing about football. You are an embarrassment to BRFC. Please get lost.
Kind Regards.
You have spent 4 weeks allegedly running round trying to get a manager in without the rest of the board knowing. You got rumbled on McKinlay so you had to start again with the interviews. You should have been doing this a month ago. Now you've decided against appointing Holloway if the latest reports are to believed. You are a media-hungry, arrogant moron who knows nothing about football. You are an embarrassment to BRFC. Please get lost.
Kind Regards.
kazz
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11:51pm Thu 25 Oct 12
Blackburn Yoof wrote:No you are the moron
Dear Shebby,
You have spent 4 weeks allegedly running round trying to get a manager in without the rest of the board knowing. You got rumbled on McKinlay so you had to start again with the interviews. You should have been doing this a month ago. Now you've decided against appointing Holloway if the latest reports are to believed. You are a media-hungry, arrogant moron who knows nothing about football. You are an embarrassment to BRFC. Please get lost.
Kind Regards.
greenscreener
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11:52pm Thu 25 Oct 12
Shebby, FFS, shut up. Don't you realise how ridiculous you are ?
Just do your job, help hire a decent manager and have a press conference when the ink is dry.
Just do your job, help hire a decent manager and have a press conference when the ink is dry.
pete1968
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11:56pm Thu 25 Oct 12
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Duni Akwe Tu?
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11:59pm Thu 25 Oct 12
The SS1 program was awesome, how has Shebby got anywhere near a professional football club?
Nurseman
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12:06am Fri 26 Oct 12
Middle of next week, erm, I think maybe most of the supporters feel like they have been hit into the 'middle of next week' every time we read the club statements.
Two years of messing about is quite long enough, we need a fresh start with a true first team manager.
Harry Redknapp, short term or otherwise, now thats what I call a fresh start!
Two years of messing about is quite long enough, we need a fresh start with a true first team manager.
Harry Redknapp, short term or otherwise, now thats what I call a fresh start!
Ryanb74
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12:30am Fri 26 Oct 12
"You must understand the sensitivities of making this appointment after what happened .
Is this a thinly veiled dig or am I just reading between The lines?
Is this a thinly veiled dig or am I just reading between The lines?
Nathan123
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12:36am Fri 26 Oct 12
Blackburn Yoof wrote:It's about time that the lame brained amongst you started to realise that the club was sold to Venky's and it's their absolute right as owners of the club to appoint Shebby, Kean and any other person they see fit. This is not about romance or futile gossip.....the club has been sold. As frustrating as it maybe for the hardcore fans to appreciate but who on earth do you think, when you shout Venky's out, is going to get them to leave?!
Dear Shebby,
You have spent 4 weeks allegedly running round trying to get a manager in without the rest of the board knowing. You got rumbled on McKinlay so you had to start again with the interviews. You should have been doing this a month ago. Now you've decided against appointing Holloway if the latest reports are to believed. You are a media-hungry, arrogant moron who knows nothing about football. You are an embarrassment to BRFC. Please get lost.
Kind Regards.
Dukes
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12:39am Fri 26 Oct 12
get ollie or harry in.Shebby was carefully what he said tonight.Jason Brow was right on his case.
kazz
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12:42am Fri 26 Oct 12
Shearer off to ipswich
Nathan123
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12:42am Fri 26 Oct 12
It's about time that the lame brained amongst you started to realise that the club was sold to Venky's and it's their absolute right as owners of the club to appoint Shebby, Kean and any other person they see fit. This is not about romance or futile gossip.....the club has been sold. As frustrating as it maybe for the hardcore fans to appreciate but who on earth do you think, when you shout Venky's out, is going to get them to leave?!
Duni Akwe Tu?
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12:59am Fri 26 Oct 12
A man we know once tried to do business with a revered institution of
English soccer. “I can do business with stupid people,” he said afterward,
“and I can do business with crooks. But I can’t do business with
stupid people who want to be crooks.”
It was a decent summary of the soccer business, if you can call soccer a
business. People often do. William McGregor, the Scottish draper who
founded the English Football League in 1888, was probably the first person
to describe soccer as “big business,” but the phrase has since become
one of the game’s great clichés. In fact, McGregor was wrong. Soccer is
neither big business nor good business. It arguably isn’t even business at all.
English soccer. “I can do business with stupid people,” he said afterward,
“and I can do business with crooks. But I can’t do business with
stupid people who want to be crooks.”
It was a decent summary of the soccer business, if you can call soccer a
business. People often do. William McGregor, the Scottish draper who
founded the English Football League in 1888, was probably the first person
to describe soccer as “big business,” but the phrase has since become
one of the game’s great clichés. In fact, McGregor was wrong. Soccer is
neither big business nor good business. It arguably isn’t even business at all.
eo2riversider
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1:02am Fri 26 Oct 12
I won,t hold my breath on a decision next week but if they did land Harry then it could have been worth the wait
Roy of the
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1:09am Fri 26 Oct 12
Nathan123 wrote:Nathan, you seem to share the low opinion the owners have of the fans. Lame brained fans who must walk like sheep into Ewood and support whatever happens there without question.
It's about time that the lame brained amongst you started to realise that the club was sold to Venky's and it's their absolute right as owners of the club to appoint Shebby, Kean and any other person they see fit. This is not about romance or futile gossip.....the club has been sold. As frustrating as it maybe for the hardcore fans to appreciate but who on earth do you think, when you shout Venky's out, is going to get them to leave?!
Even the "lame brained" owners began to press the panic button at the end of Kean's reign as they saw successive 20 year low attendances. The threat of an all out boycott for the Wolves match was too much for Kean, as he would have no credibility in any employment tribunal if it was proved that he had driven away the "lame brained."
So, why does a club need supporters anyway, you may ask, young Nathan. Well, son, that is something for you to think about while you are squeezing your spots.
kenbro
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1:16am Fri 26 Oct 12
What Nathan says is true. Venkys bought a business. They can do almost anything they want with it.
However, most businesses have a product and customers. Without those two elements, the business fails. If your chicken take away serves atrocious fare,and treats it's customers badly, it will lose them, and fail.
Same goes for a football club.
Successful businesses provide a good product and work hard to please their customers. Both of these have been in very short supply since Venkys arrived.
No way to run a business.
However, most businesses have a product and customers. Without those two elements, the business fails. If your chicken take away serves atrocious fare,and treats it's customers badly, it will lose them, and fail.
Same goes for a football club.
Successful businesses provide a good product and work hard to please their customers. Both of these have been in very short supply since Venkys arrived.
No way to run a business.
Nathan123
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1:18am Fri 26 Oct 12
Roy of the wrote:Well dad, as I'm well into my forties I'm pleased to confirm that my acne issues have faded away.
Nathan123 wrote:Nathan, you seem to share the low opinion the owners have of the fans. Lame brained fans who must walk like sheep into Ewood and support whatever happens there without question.
It's about time that the lame brained amongst you started to realise that the club was sold to Venky's and it's their absolute right as owners of the club to appoint Shebby, Kean and any other person they see fit. This is not about romance or futile gossip.....the club has been sold. As frustrating as it maybe for the hardcore fans to appreciate but who on earth do you think, when you shout Venky's out, is going to get them to leave?!
Even the "lame brained" owners began to press the panic button at the end of Kean's reign as they saw successive 20 year low attendances. The threat of an all out boycott for the Wolves match was too much for Kean, as he would have no credibility in any employment tribunal if it was proved that he had driven away the "lame brained."
So, why does a club need supporters anyway, you may ask, young Nathan. Well, son, that is something for you to think about while you are squeezing your spots.
If you are confusing the eradication of Kean with Venky's you must be pretty niaive. He was purely cannon fodder.
I'm not here to dispel the frustration that is directed towards the owners of the club, but they own it and that's how it is.
We don't have a clue what there agenda is, perhaps in the next week we will have an understanding of their ambition, maybe then we will know.
noddy57
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1:19am Fri 26 Oct 12
Cant take the risk with shearer! harry is the best option by a mile. if he fails then just give up
RespectTheK-Dog
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1:22am Fri 26 Oct 12
In all my 72 years of supporting Blackburn I have never been so appalled as I am right now.
Flitcroft is not the man
I've been around the block long enough (72 years) to know a no good dullard when I see one. And I tell you what I see now: a no good dullard.
Chorley! what sort of credentials are those?
Jesus, can this man even hold a pint glass properly? Kean and Hendry could drink their beer like proper men but I doubt this new puppet of Shebby's even sups real ale. Disgusting.
No - this is all going to end in tears I tell you. 72 years experience tells me. I can sniff out the wronguns I tell you.
When I look at Flitcroft I see WEAKNESS. Yes, there's a bit too much of "I'd prefer to set up the cones for training" about him than "I'm off to steal my neighbours' life savings and pi.ss it all away gambling on NFL all night while drinking special brew". I can see it in his eyes.
This doesn't bode well for BRFC.
Arte et Labore”
Flitcroft is not the man
I've been around the block long enough (72 years) to know a no good dullard when I see one. And I tell you what I see now: a no good dullard.
Chorley! what sort of credentials are those?
Jesus, can this man even hold a pint glass properly? Kean and Hendry could drink their beer like proper men but I doubt this new puppet of Shebby's even sups real ale. Disgusting.
No - this is all going to end in tears I tell you. 72 years experience tells me. I can sniff out the wronguns I tell you.
When I look at Flitcroft I see WEAKNESS. Yes, there's a bit too much of "I'd prefer to set up the cones for training" about him than "I'm off to steal my neighbours' life savings and pi.ss it all away gambling on NFL all night while drinking special brew". I can see it in his eyes.
This doesn't bode well for BRFC.
Arte et Labore”
Nathan123
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1:28am Fri 26 Oct 12
Kenbro..
I would agree with you in principle, but Venky's have lots of chicken outlets....Blackburn is a little branch, unlike the Indian cricket league...
We live in hope that they have a serious commitment to the club and that they cannot afford to write off their investment. Either way, biting the hand that currently feeds you is dangerous!
I would agree with you in principle, but Venky's have lots of chicken outlets....Blackburn is a little branch, unlike the Indian cricket league...
We live in hope that they have a serious commitment to the club and that they cannot afford to write off their investment. Either way, biting the hand that currently feeds you is dangerous!
no ney never
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1:30am Fri 26 Oct 12
no ney never wrote earlier in the day:
I see you bunch can only whinge at suggestions put forward by the odd true supporter among you. Would love to see you post your list of six targets who you would go for if you were in the boards position instead of being critical all the time.
Most of you i know won't post since you are internet only fans knowing the real ones among you will have you sussed.
And by the end of the day no ney never wrote:
Absolutely everything I said when only 2 of you, Iiii1111 and French Rover can put up some sort of list. All shebby is going to learn here is to carry on putting names out and gauge the reaction, he isn't getting much in the way of suggestions is he? Are any more of you capable?
Terry's of Burnley
I see you bunch can only whinge at suggestions put forward by the odd true supporter among you. Would love to see you post your list of six targets who you would go for if you were in the boards position instead of being critical all the time.
Most of you i know won't post since you are internet only fans knowing the real ones among you will have you sussed.
And by the end of the day no ney never wrote:
Absolutely everything I said when only 2 of you, Iiii1111 and French Rover can put up some sort of list. All shebby is going to learn here is to carry on putting names out and gauge the reaction, he isn't getting much in the way of suggestions is he? Are any more of you capable?
Terry's of Burnley
Nathan123
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1:33am Fri 26 Oct 12
Kenbro..
I would agree with you in principle, but Venky's have lots of chicken outlets....Blackburn is a little branch, unlike the Indian cricket league...
We live in hope that they have a serious commitment to the club and that they cannot afford to write off their investment. Either way, biting the hand that currently feeds you is dangerous!
I would agree with you in principle, but Venky's have lots of chicken outlets....Blackburn is a little branch, unlike the Indian cricket league...
We live in hope that they have a serious commitment to the club and that they cannot afford to write off their investment. Either way, biting the hand that currently feeds you is dangerous!
Nathan123
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1:37am Fri 26 Oct 12
no ney never wrote:You've done well to hit that many letters in succession....when did you start typing that you numpty?
no ney never wrote earlier in the day:
I see you bunch can only whinge at suggestions put forward by the odd true supporter among you. Would love to see you post your list of six targets who you would go for if you were in the boards position instead of being critical all the time.
Most of you i know won't post since you are internet only fans knowing the real ones among you will have you sussed.
And by the end of the day no ney never wrote:
Absolutely everything I said when only 2 of you, Iiii1111 and French Rover can put up some sort of list. All shebby is going to learn here is to carry on putting names out and gauge the reaction, he isn't getting much in the way of suggestions is he? Are any more of you capable?
Terry's of Burnley
Mind you I guess it's easier with all those fingers..!!!
JPB
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1:37am Fri 26 Oct 12
RespectTheK-Dog wrote:am i missing something here? when was flitcroft appointed? not saying he won`t be the man, but there`s been no announcement yet.
In all my 72 years of supporting Blackburn I have never been so appalled as I am right now.
Flitcroft is not the man
I've been around the block long enough (72 years) to know a no good dullard when I see one. And I tell you what I see now: a no good dullard.
Chorley! what sort of credentials are those?
Jesus, can this man even hold a pint glass properly? Kean and Hendry could drink their beer like proper men but I doubt this new puppet of Shebby's even sups real ale. Disgusting.
No - this is all going to end in tears I tell you. 72 years experience tells me. I can sniff out the wronguns I tell you.
When I look at Flitcroft I see WEAKNESS. Yes, there's a bit too much of "I'd prefer to set up the cones for training" about him than "I'm off to steal my neighbours' life savings and pi.ss it all away gambling on NFL all night while drinking special brew". I can see it in his eyes.
This doesn't bode well for BRFC.
Arte et Labore”
could still be harry redknapp yet(please god).
Navy-Rover
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1:37am Fri 26 Oct 12
This should be interesting! Forget Harry Redknapp, that is not going to happen as he has already said so himself. God knows where the Mail got their so called 'exclusive'.
Shebby 'I'm as mad as a box of frogs' Singh will bring in a 'young, up and coming' manager just as he has always said that he/venky's want.
Whoever it turns out to be, we really need to back this guy and give him a chance. Experienced managers have gone to clubs and failed, on the flip side young managers have gone to clubs and been a success. No one knows how this will pan out, you never know, he could be a revelation!..... I hope!
Shebby 'I'm as mad as a box of frogs' Singh will bring in a 'young, up and coming' manager just as he has always said that he/venky's want.
Whoever it turns out to be, we really need to back this guy and give him a chance. Experienced managers have gone to clubs and failed, on the flip side young managers have gone to clubs and been a success. No one knows how this will pan out, you never know, he could be a revelation!..... I hope!
Roy of the
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1:42am Fri 26 Oct 12
Nathan123 wrote:Sorry to confuse you with a juvenile Nathan, but I was judging you on your comments - which were both juvenile and insulting. Doubly juvenile.
Roy of the wrote:Well dad, as I'm well into my forties I'm pleased to confirm that my acne issues have faded away.
Nathan123 wrote:Nathan, you seem to share the low opinion the owners have of the fans. Lame brained fans who must walk like sheep into Ewood and support whatever happens there without question.
It's about time that the lame brained amongst you started to realise that the club was sold to Venky's and it's their absolute right as owners of the club to appoint Shebby, Kean and any other person they see fit. This is not about romance or futile gossip.....the club has been sold. As frustrating as it maybe for the hardcore fans to appreciate but who on earth do you think, when you shout Venky's out, is going to get them to leave?!
Even the "lame brained" owners began to press the panic button at the end of Kean's reign as they saw successive 20 year low attendances. The threat of an all out boycott for the Wolves match was too much for Kean, as he would have no credibility in any employment tribunal if it was proved that he had driven away the "lame brained."
So, why does a club need supporters anyway, you may ask, young Nathan. Well, son, that is something for you to think about while you are squeezing your spots.
If you are confusing the eradication of Kean with Venky's you must be pretty niaive. He was purely cannon fodder.
I'm not here to dispel the frustration that is directed towards the owners of the club, but they own it and that's how it is.
We don't have a clue what there agenda is, perhaps in the next week we will have an understanding of their ambition, maybe then we will know.
You really must learn to read. I did not confuse Kean's resignation with the Venkys. They failed to pull the trigger, but that does not make Kean "cannon fodder." In fact of all the descriptions I could imagine of an under-qualified, overpaid, under-achieving individual, "cannon fodder" would be the last on any list. Especially as he seems to be under starters orders to claim unfair dismissal. (Don't worry about that yet, they will tell you when you get a job.)
You say that we may find out what the owner's agenda is over the next week. Two points. First. Your a bit nosy aren't you? What the Dickens has it to do with you, lame brain? Do you think you own the club?
Second. You won't.
no ney never
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1:45am Fri 26 Oct 12
Nathan123 wrote:I take it this calling me is you hiding from putting up your list. So now you've had your adolecent swipe, let's see your list of preferences for the job.
no ney never wrote:You've done well to hit that many letters in succession....when did you start typing that you numpty?
no ney never wrote earlier in the day:
I see you bunch can only whinge at suggestions put forward by the odd true supporter among you. Would love to see you post your list of six targets who you would go for if you were in the boards position instead of being critical all the time.
Most of you i know won't post since you are internet only fans knowing the real ones among you will have you sussed.
And by the end of the day no ney never wrote:
Absolutely everything I said when only 2 of you, Iiii1111 and French Rover can put up some sort of list. All shebby is going to learn here is to carry on putting names out and gauge the reaction, he isn't getting much in the way of suggestions is he? Are any more of you capable?
Terry's of Burnley
Mind you I guess it's easier with all those fingers..!!!
Terry's of Burnley
kenbro
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1:51am Fri 26 Oct 12
Nathan123 wrote:I don't know how large the Indian Cricket League is, but I doubt that it is as well known world wide as is the Premier League, and that is the business that Venkys bought, and have diminished.
Kenbro.. I would agree with you in principle, but Venky's have lots of chicken outlets....Blackburn is a little branch, unlike the Indian cricket league... We live in hope that they have a serious commitment to the club and that they cannot afford to write off their investment. Either way, biting the hand that currently feeds you is dangerous!
I understand that "loss of face" is very important in the sub-continent. If this is so, it would be humiliating for the Venky Company to be the ones who ruined a formerly successful Premiership English team.
So, although our Rovers are a small branch of their total business, it may be psychologically more important to them, because failure at Ewood would be reported around large parts of the world, and the blame would be entirely theirs.
If this is true, perhaps it will give us hope that they, eventually, will have to get it right. I watched my first match at Ewood in 1943, so I hope they do.
Navy-Rover
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1:53am Fri 26 Oct 12
no ney never wrote:I'm intrigued, why would anyone have to 'put up their list' to appease you?
Nathan123 wrote:I take it this calling me is you hiding from putting up your list. So now you've had your adolecent swipe, let's see your list of preferences for the job. Terry's of Burnleyno ney never wrote: no ney never wrote earlier in the day: I see you bunch can only whinge at suggestions put forward by the odd true supporter among you. Would love to see you post your list of six targets who you would go for if you were in the boards position instead of being critical all the time. Most of you i know won't post since you are internet only fans knowing the real ones among you will have you sussed. And by the end of the day no ney never wrote: Absolutely everything I said when only 2 of you, Iiii1111 and French Rover can put up some sort of list. All shebby is going to learn here is to carry on putting names out and gauge the reaction, he isn't getting much in the way of suggestions is he? Are any more of you capable? Terry's of BurnleyYou've done well to hit that many letters in succession....when did you start typing that you numpty? Mind you I guess it's easier with all those fingers..!!!
How on earth does not posting a list indicate that they are 'internet only fans?'
Get a grip for crying out loud!
kenbro
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2:01am Fri 26 Oct 12
Come on lads. We are all Blue and White. Can we debate these things and be civil to one another ?
Calling each other names does not engender reasoned arguments.
Calling each other names does not engender reasoned arguments.
Roy of the
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2:03am Fri 26 Oct 12
Nathan123 wrote:Lots of chicken outlets...all praise the Indian Cricket league........live in hope they (the owners) have a serious commitment? Don't bite the hand?
Kenbro..
I would agree with you in principle, but Venky's have lots of chicken outlets....Blackburn is a little branch, unlike the Indian cricket league...
We live in hope that they have a serious commitment to the club and that they cannot afford to write off their investment. Either way, biting the hand that currently feeds you is dangerous!
Nathan, you are obviously a Venkys man posting as a "fan." Maybe you are even a Venky - are you Barry White or Runty? One thing is sure, you don't have a clue about the relationship between fan and club.
Nathan123
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2:04am Fri 26 Oct 12
Kenbro....my first match was not till 1978...so I'm a bit of a novice!!! I hope you're right Sir, the club could do with a huge lift right now.
Navy-Rover
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2:06am Fri 26 Oct 12
kenbro wrote:No intention of arguing with my fellow Rovers fans Kenbro.... but i do enjoy slinging sheite at the dingle brigade, got to keep the banter going with our inferior rivals.
Come on lads. We are all Blue and White. Can we debate these things and be civil to one another ? Calling each other names does not engender reasoned arguments.
no ney never
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2:10am Fri 26 Oct 12
Navy-Rover wrote:Oh hello, its the kid who thinks the liverpool/manchester set ought to frequent the restaurants of ribble valley. You, I know already as a prck. I have left a response on a previous article. After reading your posts, its clear you also know little about fooball managers as you have plenty of criticism and questions but fail to come up with any suggestions.
no ney never wrote:I'm intrigued, why would anyone have to 'put up their list' to appease you?
Nathan123 wrote:I take it this calling me is you hiding from putting up your list. So now you've had your adolecent swipe, let's see your list of preferences for the job. Terry's of Burnleyno ney never wrote: no ney never wrote earlier in the day: I see you bunch can only whinge at suggestions put forward by the odd true supporter among you. Would love to see you post your list of six targets who you would go for if you were in the boards position instead of being critical all the time. Most of you i know won't post since you are internet only fans knowing the real ones among you will have you sussed. And by the end of the day no ney never wrote: Absolutely everything I said when only 2 of you, Iiii1111 and French Rover can put up some sort of list. All shebby is going to learn here is to carry on putting names out and gauge the reaction, he isn't getting much in the way of suggestions is he? Are any more of you capable? Terry's of BurnleyYou've done well to hit that many letters in succession....when did you start typing that you numpty? Mind you I guess it's easier with all those fingers..!!!
How on earth does not posting a list indicate that they are 'internet only fans?'
Get a grip for crying out loud!
Its not about appeasing me, but since the whole subject is that of who should be the next manager, your posting nothing but reaction to speculation rather than contributing any positive suggestions. That do ya?
Terry's of Burnley
Navy-Rover
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2:11am Fri 26 Oct 12
Nathan123 wrote:My first match was also in the late 70's. My old man worked the turnstiles and he took me along, i used to stand on the pedal to let folk through the turnstile! lol
Kenbro....my first match was not till 1978...so I'm a bit of a novice!!! I hope you're right Sir, the club could do with a huge lift right now.
Nathan123
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2:17am Fri 26 Oct 12
Roy...It would appear that you're more interested in backchat than talking sense. I very much doubt that Venky's would have someone reading your opinions till this time in the morning. I've supported Blackburn for around 30 years now son....
If you can't contribute in a civil manner then it would be best not to comment at all. Of course we'd all be estatic if Redknapp, Shearer or Jim Bowen managed the club and Walker was back at the helm, but wise up a little!!
If you can't contribute in a civil manner then it would be best not to comment at all. Of course we'd all be estatic if Redknapp, Shearer or Jim Bowen managed the club and Walker was back at the helm, but wise up a little!!
Nathan123
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2:18am Fri 26 Oct 12
Navy-Rover wrote:Happy days!!
Nathan123 wrote:My first match was also in the late 70's. My old man worked the turnstiles and he took me along, i used to stand on the pedal to let folk through the turnstile! lol
Kenbro....my first match was not till 1978...so I'm a bit of a novice!!! I hope you're right Sir, the club could do with a huge lift right now.
Nathan123
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2:21am Fri 26 Oct 12
no ney never wrote:Terry, you best get some sleep, your special bus will be coming to pick you up at seven!
Navy-Rover wrote:Oh hello, its the kid who thinks the liverpool/manchester set ought to frequent the restaurants of ribble valley. You, I know already as a prck. I have left a response on a previous article. After reading your posts, its clear you also know little about fooball managers as you have plenty of criticism and questions but fail to come up with any suggestions.
no ney never wrote:I'm intrigued, why would anyone have to 'put up their list' to appease you?
Nathan123 wrote:I take it this calling me is you hiding from putting up your list. So now you've had your adolecent swipe, let's see your list of preferences for the job. Terry's of Burnleyno ney never wrote: no ney never wrote earlier in the day: I see you bunch can only whinge at suggestions put forward by the odd true supporter among you. Would love to see you post your list of six targets who you would go for if you were in the boards position instead of being critical all the time. Most of you i know won't post since you are internet only fans knowing the real ones among you will have you sussed. And by the end of the day no ney never wrote: Absolutely everything I said when only 2 of you, Iiii1111 and French Rover can put up some sort of list. All shebby is going to learn here is to carry on putting names out and gauge the reaction, he isn't getting much in the way of suggestions is he? Are any more of you capable? Terry's of BurnleyYou've done well to hit that many letters in succession....when did you start typing that you numpty? Mind you I guess it's easier with all those fingers..!!!
How on earth does not posting a list indicate that they are 'internet only fans?'
Get a grip for crying out loud!
Its not about appeasing me, but since the whole subject is that of who should be the next manager, your posting nothing but reaction to speculation rather than contributing any positive suggestions. That do ya?
Terry's of Burnley
rovers82
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2:31am Fri 26 Oct 12
if you have spent a month working on it and turn out you appoint a coach,
we know you guys (the management) is on the same professional level as Steve Kean
we know you guys (the management) is on the same professional level as Steve Kean
no ney never
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2:36am Fri 26 Oct 12
Nathan123 wrote:Oh yeah, that's so funny. That's twice you've made yourself out to be so witty and clever! I see everyone agrees with who you have suggested should be the next manager! I think small in every way just about sums you up.
no ney never wrote:Terry, you best get some sleep, your special bus will be coming to pick you up at seven!
Navy-Rover wrote:Oh hello, its the kid who thinks the liverpool/manchester set ought to frequent the restaurants of ribble valley. You, I know already as a prck. I have left a response on a previous article. After reading your posts, its clear you also know little about fooball managers as you have plenty of criticism and questions but fail to come up with any suggestions.
no ney never wrote:I'm intrigued, why would anyone have to 'put up their list' to appease you?
Nathan123 wrote:I take it this calling me is you hiding from putting up your list. So now you've had your adolecent swipe, let's see your list of preferences for the job. Terry's of Burnleyno ney never wrote: no ney never wrote earlier in the day: I see you bunch can only whinge at suggestions put forward by the odd true supporter among you. Would love to see you post your list of six targets who you would go for if you were in the boards position instead of being critical all the time. Most of you i know won't post since you are internet only fans knowing the real ones among you will have you sussed. And by the end of the day no ney never wrote: Absolutely everything I said when only 2 of you, Iiii1111 and French Rover can put up some sort of list. All shebby is going to learn here is to carry on putting names out and gauge the reaction, he isn't getting much in the way of suggestions is he? Are any more of you capable? Terry's of BurnleyYou've done well to hit that many letters in succession....when did you start typing that you numpty? Mind you I guess it's easier with all those fingers..!!!
How on earth does not posting a list indicate that they are 'internet only fans?'
Get a grip for crying out loud!
Its not about appeasing me, but since the whole subject is that of who should be the next manager, your posting nothing but reaction to speculation rather than contributing any positive suggestions. That do ya?
Terry's of Burnley
Terry's of Burnley
Roy of the
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2:47am Fri 26 Oct 12
Nathan123 wrote:Yeah sure it was Sir. But guess what? You learned old fashioned English.We no longer call people Sir under any circumstances. Also no-one would ever say " the club could do with a huge lift right now." It proves you a liar and failing to understand the mechanics of fan and club.
Kenbro....my first match was not till 1978...so I'm a bit of a novice!!! I hope you're right Sir, the club could do with a huge lift right now.
C'mon, your name cannot be Nathan - even if you were British, no child in the 70's got christened "Nathan."
Anyway, even if you go to Ewood you would have no place. You don't belong. You don't understand. You will never win.
Navy-Rover
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2:52am Fri 26 Oct 12
no ney never wrote:Liverpool/manchester
Navy-Rover wrote:Oh hello, its the kid who thinks the liverpool/manchester set ought to frequent the restaurants of ribble valley. You, I know already as a prck. I have left a response on a previous article. After reading your posts, its clear you also know little about fooball managers as you have plenty of criticism and questions but fail to come up with any suggestions. Its not about appeasing me, but since the whole subject is that of who should be the next manager, your posting nothing but reaction to speculation rather than contributing any positive suggestions. That do ya? Terry's of Burnleyno ney never wrote:I'm intrigued, why would anyone have to 'put up their list' to appease you? How on earth does not posting a list indicate that they are 'internet only fans?' Get a grip for crying out loud!Nathan123 wrote:I take it this calling me is you hiding from putting up your list. So now you've had your adolecent swipe, let's see your list of preferences for the job. Terry's of Burnleyno ney never wrote: no ney never wrote earlier in the day: I see you bunch can only whinge at suggestions put forward by the odd true supporter among you. Would love to see you post your list of six targets who you would go for if you were in the boards position instead of being critical all the time. Most of you i know won't post since you are internet only fans knowing the real ones among you will have you sussed. And by the end of the day no ney never wrote: Absolutely everything I said when only 2 of you, Iiii1111 and French Rover can put up some sort of list. All shebby is going to learn here is to carry on putting names out and gauge the reaction, he isn't getting much in the way of suggestions is he? Are any more of you capable? Terry's of BurnleyYou've done well to hit that many letters in succession....when did you start typing that you numpty? Mind you I guess it's easier with all those fingers..!!!
? Ribble valley restaurants? WTF are you talking about? i've never mentioned anything about that on here! Get your facts right before you spout off, it prevents further embarrassment!
My point about Redknapp earlier was that you could not possibly know whether he had expressed an interest in the Rovers post or not. Yes, we all know the reasons why he refused the Toon job, but is it inconceivable to think that he may have changed his priorities and thought about giving it a go?
We know he's not coming now anyway so it's a bit of a mute point.
Now, as i said earlier, get back in your box!
Gaz M
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4:07am Fri 26 Oct 12
Nathan123 wrote:So you are suggesting we sit back like lame ducks like yourself and not voice our concerns get real,
Blackburn Yoof wrote:It's about time that the lame brained amongst you started to realise that the club was sold to Venky's and it's their absolute right as owners of the club to appoint Shebby, Kean and any other person they see fit. This is not about romance or futile gossip.....the club has been sold. As frustrating as it maybe for the hardcore fans to appreciate but who on earth do you think, when you shout Venky's out, is going to get them to leave?!
Dear Shebby,
You have spent 4 weeks allegedly running round trying to get a manager in without the rest of the board knowing. You got rumbled on McKinlay so you had to start again with the interviews. You should have been doing this a month ago. Now you've decided against appointing Holloway if the latest reports are to believed. You are a media-hungry, arrogant moron who knows nothing about football. You are an embarrassment to BRFC. Please get lost.
Kind Regards.
1riversider
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7:28am Fri 26 Oct 12
Don't hold your breath everyone! Let's wait and see how we go on against Watford tomorrow - 3 points, and what's the betting the new manager is....... Eric Black?
Wake up people, Shebby is a charlatan, buffoon, and a con man. Certain names are being banded about to try and pacify us fans. In reality, it will be the cheap and cheerful option, with the megalomaniac acting as director of football. He is a legend in his own mind!
Come on , can you really see Harry Redknapp working with the Three Stooges?
SHYSTERS GET OUT OF OUR CLUB NOW
Wake up people, Shebby is a charlatan, buffoon, and a con man. Certain names are being banded about to try and pacify us fans. In reality, it will be the cheap and cheerful option, with the megalomaniac acting as director of football. He is a legend in his own mind!
Come on , can you really see Harry Redknapp working with the Three Stooges?
SHYSTERS GET OUT OF OUR CLUB NOW
JackSparrow13
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7:39am Fri 26 Oct 12
Nathan123 wrote:You haven't a clue about the true goings on down at Ewood which is evident with your futile comments and you obviously aren't a true Blackburn supporter.
It's about time that the lame brained amongst you started to realise that the club was sold to Venky's and it's their absolute right as owners of the club to appoint Shebby, Kean and any other person they see fit. This is not about romance or futile gossip.....the club has been sold. As frustrating as it maybe for the hardcore fans to appreciate but who on earth do you think, when you shout Venky's out, is going to get them to leave?!
Rovers fans, like shareholders in any company have a say in how it's run, which is exactly what they are doing.
When you have an understanding on the intricacies of running a successful business, which Blackburn Rovers hasn't been since Venky's took over two years ago, come back with a sensible and better informed comment Nathan!
Bazzer
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7:55am Fri 26 Oct 12
JackSparrow13 wrote:Jack, you are so far off the mark it is not true.
Nathan123 wrote: It's about time that the lame brained amongst you started to realise that the club was sold to Venky's and it's their absolute right as owners of the club to appoint Shebby, Kean and any other person they see fit. This is not about romance or futile gossip.....the club has been sold. As frustrating as it maybe for the hardcore fans to appreciate but who on earth do you think, when you shout Venky's out, is going to get them to leave?!You haven't a clue about the true goings on down at Ewood which is evident with your futile comments and you obviously aren't a true Blackburn supporter. Rovers fans, like shareholders in any company have a say in how it's run, which is exactly what they are doing. When you have an understanding on the intricacies of running a successful business, which Blackburn Rovers hasn't been since Venky's took over two years ago, come back with a sensible and better informed comment Nathan!
Brfc24138931
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8:03am Fri 26 Oct 12
Go on surprise us shebby.
Nathan123
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8:05am Fri 26 Oct 12
So Roy of the....sounds to me like you're probably still reading those comics!!
Sir is a term of respect, but I wouln't expect you to understand about that as you just seem intent on arguing as I stated earlier.
Perhaps if you removed your blinkers and attempted to understand the wider picture instead of your one dimensional take on the present situation at the club you might actually talk a little sense one day...
Sir is a term of respect, but I wouln't expect you to understand about that as you just seem intent on arguing as I stated earlier.
Perhaps if you removed your blinkers and attempted to understand the wider picture instead of your one dimensional take on the present situation at the club you might actually talk a little sense one day...
Robbie
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8:06am Fri 26 Oct 12
The show was embarrsing and painful to watch, Singh clearly did not have a clue what he was talking about, he was clearly playing lip service to the fans watching, i dont believe for one second we will have a manager by the middle of next week..
speedie_rovers_legend
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8:07am Fri 26 Oct 12
RespectTheK-Dog wrote:Does not matter who it is the real problem as you will find out over the next few years as we fall further into decline is the owners and their man shebby singh,
In all my 72 years of supporting Blackburn I have never been so appalled as I am right now.
Flitcroft is not the man
I've been around the block long enough (72 years) to know a no good dullard when I see one. And I tell you what I see now: a no good dullard.
Chorley! what sort of credentials are those?
Jesus, can this man even hold a pint glass properly? Kean and Hendry could drink their beer like proper men but I doubt this new puppet of Shebby's even sups real ale. Disgusting.
No - this is all going to end in tears I tell you. 72 years experience tells me. I can sniff out the wronguns I tell you.
When I look at Flitcroft I see WEAKNESS. Yes, there's a bit too much of "I'd prefer to set up the cones for training" about him than "I'm off to steal my neighbours' life savings and pi.ss it all away gambling on NFL all night while drinking special brew". I can see it in his eyes.
This doesn't bode well for BRFC.
Arte et Labore”
JackSparrow13
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8:07am Fri 26 Oct 12
Bazzer wrote:Bazzer, enlighten me with how you see things down at Ewood if I'm 'so far off the mark?'
JackSparrow13 wrote:Jack, you are so far off the mark it is not true.
Nathan123 wrote: It's about time that the lame brained amongst you started to realise that the club was sold to Venky's and it's their absolute right as owners of the club to appoint Shebby, Kean and any other person they see fit. This is not about romance or futile gossip.....the club has been sold. As frustrating as it maybe for the hardcore fans to appreciate but who on earth do you think, when you shout Venky's out, is going to get them to leave?!You haven't a clue about the true goings on down at Ewood which is evident with your futile comments and you obviously aren't a true Blackburn supporter. Rovers fans, like shareholders in any company have a say in how it's run, which is exactly what they are doing. When you have an understanding on the intricacies of running a successful business, which Blackburn Rovers hasn't been since Venky's took over two years ago, come back with a sensible and better informed comment Nathan!
Rovers 1495
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8:08am Fri 26 Oct 12
Nurseman wrote:He's still looking for someone 'up and coming' , experience not necessary ... so maybe Steve Kean's 12 year old son
Middle of next week, erm, I think maybe most of the supporters feel like they have been hit into the 'middle of next week' every time we read the club statements.
Two years of messing about is quite long enough, we need a fresh start with a true first team manager.
Harry Redknapp, short term or otherwise, now thats what I call a fresh start!
Captain Dreckley
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8:11am Fri 26 Oct 12
Well to help keep my blood pressure in check I will believe it when I see it. What does make my blood boil is the effect the delay is having on the squad and how the press fill the void with total speculation
dangerous dave
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8:33am Fri 26 Oct 12
SHABBY SHABBY SHABBY SHABBY EVERYTHINGS SHABBY WITH OUR SO CALLED GLOBAL ADVISER SHEBBY
OUT WITH SHAW AGNEW SINGH BLACK HENDRY
OUT WITH SHAW AGNEW SINGH BLACK HENDRY
greenscreener
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8:34am Fri 26 Oct 12
JackSparrow13 wrote:Jack, it seems to me that Nathans point is the owners have the right to do what they want when it comes to managing the club, and this is correct.
Bazzer wrote:Bazzer, enlighten me with how you see things down at Ewood if I'm 'so far off the mark?'
JackSparrow13 wrote:Jack, you are so far off the mark it is not true.
Nathan123 wrote: It's about time that the lame brained amongst you started to realise that the club was sold to Venky's and it's their absolute right as owners of the club to appoint Shebby, Kean and any other person they see fit. This is not about romance or futile gossip.....the club has been sold. As frustrating as it maybe for the hardcore fans to appreciate but who on earth do you think, when you shout Venky's out, is going to get them to leave?!You haven't a clue about the true goings on down at Ewood which is evident with your futile comments and you obviously aren't a true Blackburn supporter. Rovers fans, like shareholders in any company have a say in how it's run, which is exactly what they are doing. When you have an understanding on the intricacies of running a successful business, which Blackburn Rovers hasn't been since Venky's took over two years ago, come back with a sensible and better informed comment Nathan!
You are asserting that the fans are shareholders with a say in how the club is run. I think you meant stakeholders, not shareholders. Us fans only have the right to express an opinion and, by our actions of giving or withdrawing custom, hope to influence the owners. We can have influence but not 'a say'.
I think we all agree however that by taking a lot of bad advice, and ignoring the fans for 2 years the current owners have made a total bo11ocks of trying to run BRFC as a successful football club.
Bazzer
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9:13am Fri 26 Oct 12
greenscreener wrote:Thanks, Greenscreener. You only have to look at M.K. Dons to see what owners are capable of. If we as supporters annoy Venkys that much, it is possible they could pull the plug. Remember the Bhatti Brothers at Wolves.
JackSparrow13 wrote:Jack, it seems to me that Nathans point is the owners have the right to do what they want when it comes to managing the club, and this is correct. You are asserting that the fans are shareholders with a say in how the club is run. I think you meant stakeholders, not shareholders. Us fans only have the right to express an opinion and, by our actions of giving or withdrawing custom, hope to influence the owners. We can have influence but not 'a say'. I think we all agree however that by taking a lot of bad advice, and ignoring the fans for 2 years the current owners have made a total bo11ocks of trying to run BRFC as a successful football club.Bazzer wrote:Bazzer, enlighten me with how you see things down at Ewood if I'm 'so far off the mark?'JackSparrow13 wrote:Jack, you are so far off the mark it is not true.Nathan123 wrote: It's about time that the lame brained amongst you started to realise that the club was sold to Venky's and it's their absolute right as owners of the club to appoint Shebby, Kean and any other person they see fit. This is not about romance or futile gossip.....the club has been sold. As frustrating as it maybe for the hardcore fans to appreciate but who on earth do you think, when you shout Venky's out, is going to get them to leave?!You haven't a clue about the true goings on down at Ewood which is evident with your futile comments and you obviously aren't a true Blackburn supporter. Rovers fans, like shareholders in any company have a say in how it's run, which is exactly what they are doing. When you have an understanding on the intricacies of running a successful business, which Blackburn Rovers hasn't been since Venky's took over two years ago, come back with a sensible and better informed comment Nathan!
Nuttall Street
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9:23am Fri 26 Oct 12
Blackburn Yoof wrote:Well written Yoof.
Dear Shebby,
You have spent 4 weeks allegedly running round trying to get a manager in without the rest of the board knowing. You got rumbled on McKinlay so you had to start again with the interviews. You should have been doing this a month ago. Now you've decided against appointing Holloway if the latest reports are to believed. You are a media-hungry, arrogant moron who knows nothing about football. You are an embarrassment to BRFC. Please get lost.
Kind Regards.
Nuttall Street
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9:34am Fri 26 Oct 12
Nathan123 wrote:The fans are the customers and they are essential to the clubs survival. Venkys would find it impossible to exercise much by way of owners rights other than putting the club into administration if they found themselve sitting in an empty stadium.
Blackburn Yoof wrote:It's about time that the lame brained amongst you started to realise that the club was sold to Venky's and it's their absolute right as owners of the club to appoint Shebby, Kean and any other person they see fit. This is not about romance or futile gossip.....the club has been sold. As frustrating as it maybe for the hardcore fans to appreciate but who on earth do you think, when you shout Venky's out, is going to get them to leave?!
Dear Shebby,
You have spent 4 weeks allegedly running round trying to get a manager in without the rest of the board knowing. You got rumbled on McKinlay so you had to start again with the interviews. You should have been doing this a month ago. Now you've decided against appointing Holloway if the latest reports are to believed. You are a media-hungry, arrogant moron who knows nothing about football. You are an embarrassment to BRFC. Please get lost.
Kind Regards.
The fans have the absolute right to deride Venkys for their arrogance and stupidity and they can have an influence over the owners actions as seen in some of the recent U turns. Eventually the fans will contribute to bringing the Venkys ownership to an end.
flubberflu
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9:46am Fri 26 Oct 12
Not sure about Redknapp to be honest. IF he accepted do we really think he'd stick at the job under such a regime - I doubt it. Holloway or Grayson for me - either of whom would be much better at getting the best out of the resources they've got available as I'm sure Venky's won't be splashing the cash.
moh
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10:10am Fri 26 Oct 12
Blackburn Yoof wrote:Shebby, thanks for winning your duel with Kean and all the best in your search for a good manager and in your mission of getting rovers back to premiership. Since your arrival things are changing for the better and good luck to you.
Dear Shebby,
You have spent 4 weeks allegedly running round trying to get a manager in without the rest of the board knowing. You got rumbled on McKinlay so you had to start again with the interviews. You should have been doing this a month ago. Now you've decided against appointing Holloway if the latest reports are to believed. You are a media-hungry, arrogant moron who knows nothing about football. You are an embarrassment to BRFC. Please get lost.
Kind Regards.
moh
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10:18am Fri 26 Oct 12
Rovers 1495 wrote:you would be better than keans son, put your application in.
Nurseman wrote:He's still looking for someone 'up and coming' , experience not necessary ... so maybe Steve Kean's 12 year old son
Middle of next week, erm, I think maybe most of the supporters feel like they have been hit into the 'middle of next week' every time we read the club statements.
Two years of messing about is quite long enough, we need a fresh start with a true first team manager.
Harry Redknapp, short term or otherwise, now thats what I call a fresh start!
earwego
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10:27am Fri 26 Oct 12
Sky Sports understands that MK Dons boss Karl Robinson is a serious contender to fill Blackburn Rovers' coaching void.
Nathan123
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10:29am Fri 26 Oct 12
Bazzer, that's precisely what I meant. I've only been on this site since yesterday but it strikes me that there is a general misconception as to what we can do here. Yes of course it's terrible, almost laughable that the club has seen fit to conduct itself in the manner it has....at the moment the club is a shadow of it's former self.
But Venky's bought the company and are not governed by opinion, and despite their obtuse ignorance and apparent failings to date, unless by dome miracle they choose to leave or sell we are stuck with them for now.
But Venky's bought the company and are not governed by opinion, and despite their obtuse ignorance and apparent failings to date, unless by dome miracle they choose to leave or sell we are stuck with them for now.
Harwoodstblue
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11:18am Fri 26 Oct 12
Nathan123 wrote:"The wider picture"........Perh
So Roy of the....sounds to me like you're probably still reading those comics!!
Sir is a term of respect, but I wouln't expect you to understand about that as you just seem intent on arguing as I stated earlier.
Perhaps if you removed your blinkers and attempted to understand the wider picture instead of your one dimensional take on the present situation at the club you might actually talk a little sense one day...
aps Venkys would like to enlighten us.
oh my dahlin
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11:21am Fri 26 Oct 12
Shebby, Shebby, Why do you make these 'promises' you can't keep. Every Rovers fan all over the country is now expecting a definite announcement by Weds. If it doesn't happen for some reason, say you can't agree terms with your chosen manager or he turns you down, you're going to look stupid again.
When will you learn?
When will you learn?
leonm987
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11:27am Fri 26 Oct 12
Harry will never come to us. Not a chance. Flitcroft is about the only calibre of manager we can attract with these onwers. If he comes then we have to give him a chance. Venkys want another puppet.
arriva kev
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11:36am Fri 26 Oct 12
Call yourselves supporters. I`m not going if he comes and i`m not going if he comes.what the hell have you got to do with it,we got rid of Kean and that is what matters i for one have kept to my word and started going back.and no matter who gets the job they will get my full support because i am true supporter if you dont like it you could go and support the team down the M65.at least we will get rid of your moaning !!!!!!
JackSparrow13
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11:43am Fri 26 Oct 12
greenscreener wrote:Bazzer, we're all aware of who owns BRFC at the moment and you're correct, we as fans are stakeholders not shareholders as I previously posted, apologies for the mistake.
JackSparrow13 wrote:Jack, it seems to me that Nathans point is the owners have the right to do what they want when it comes to managing the club, and this is correct.
Bazzer wrote:Bazzer, enlighten me with how you see things down at Ewood if I'm 'so far off the mark?'
JackSparrow13 wrote:Jack, you are so far off the mark it is not true.
Nathan123 wrote: It's about time that the lame brained amongst you started to realise that the club was sold to Venky's and it's their absolute right as owners of the club to appoint Shebby, Kean and any other person they see fit. This is not about romance or futile gossip.....the club has been sold. As frustrating as it maybe for the hardcore fans to appreciate but who on earth do you think, when you shout Venky's out, is going to get them to leave?!You haven't a clue about the true goings on down at Ewood which is evident with your futile comments and you obviously aren't a true Blackburn supporter. Rovers fans, like shareholders in any company have a say in how it's run, which is exactly what they are doing. When you have an understanding on the intricacies of running a successful business, which Blackburn Rovers hasn't been since Venky's took over two years ago, come back with a sensible and better informed comment Nathan!
You are asserting that the fans are shareholders with a say in how the club is run. I think you meant stakeholders, not shareholders. Us fans only have the right to express an opinion and, by our actions of giving or withdrawing custom, hope to influence the owners. We can have influence but not 'a say'.
I think we all agree however that by taking a lot of bad advice, and ignoring the fans for 2 years the current owners have made a total bo11ocks of trying to run BRFC as a successful football club.
When Venky's bought our club in 2010, it became clear what their intentions were, asset stripping and trying to run the club as a dictatorship. This was the reason Sam Allardyce was ousted because he wouldn't be told what players to buy and how to run his team as manager.
I could go on and state all the other proper 'football' people who had the best interests of BRFC at heart, who also lost their jobs down at the circus but everybody's aware of the inept replacements brought in, in their absence.
I'm sure the Rao family weren't aware of how much fans can influence decisions in the boardroom and whether the previous manager walked or was shoved, it's clear that the actions of the thousands of stay-away supporters brought them to their senses.
So all in all I don't think I was too far of the mark with my original post, especially with your reply, as you knew exactly where I was coming from.
greenscreener
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12:09pm Fri 26 Oct 12
JackSparrow13 wrote:Jack, it was me, not Bazzer who wrote that reply, just clarifying the difference between fans influence vs. owners right of control.
greenscreener wrote:Bazzer, we're all aware of who owns BRFC at the moment and you're correct, we as fans are stakeholders not shareholders as I previously posted, apologies for the mistake.
JackSparrow13 wrote:Jack, it seems to me that Nathans point is the owners have the right to do what they want when it comes to managing the club, and this is correct.
Bazzer wrote:Bazzer, enlighten me with how you see things down at Ewood if I'm 'so far off the mark?'
JackSparrow13 wrote:Jack, you are so far off the mark it is not true.
Nathan123 wrote: It's about time that the lame brained amongst you started to realise that the club was sold to Venky's and it's their absolute right as owners of the club to appoint Shebby, Kean and any other person they see fit. This is not about romance or futile gossip.....the club has been sold. As frustrating as it maybe for the hardcore fans to appreciate but who on earth do you think, when you shout Venky's out, is going to get them to leave?!You haven't a clue about the true goings on down at Ewood which is evident with your futile comments and you obviously aren't a true Blackburn supporter. Rovers fans, like shareholders in any company have a say in how it's run, which is exactly what they are doing. When you have an understanding on the intricacies of running a successful business, which Blackburn Rovers hasn't been since Venky's took over two years ago, come back with a sensible and better informed comment Nathan!
You are asserting that the fans are shareholders with a say in how the club is run. I think you meant stakeholders, not shareholders. Us fans only have the right to express an opinion and, by our actions of giving or withdrawing custom, hope to influence the owners. We can have influence but not 'a say'.
I think we all agree however that by taking a lot of bad advice, and ignoring the fans for 2 years the current owners have made a total bo11ocks of trying to run BRFC as a successful football club.
When Venky's bought our club in 2010, it became clear what their intentions were, asset stripping and trying to run the club as a dictatorship. This was the reason Sam Allardyce was ousted because he wouldn't be told what players to buy and how to run his team as manager.
I could go on and state all the other proper 'football' people who had the best interests of BRFC at heart, who also lost their jobs down at the circus but everybody's aware of the inept replacements brought in, in their absence.
I'm sure the Rao family weren't aware of how much fans can influence decisions in the boardroom and whether the previous manager walked or was shoved, it's clear that the actions of the thousands of stay-away supporters brought them to their senses.
So all in all I don't think I was too far of the mark with my original post, especially with your reply, as you knew exactly where I was coming from.
Its frusutrating when you see how hese idiots have brought the cub down to the point where passionate Rovers fans are hurling insults at each other.
Nathan123
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12:32pm Fri 26 Oct 12
Not to burst your bubble Jack but I run three businesses and have dine fir ten years now. I'm no entrepreneur but I understand how things work, and I don't think you are placed after a few texts to make an informed decision as to my business acumen or my passion for BRFC. However, we could sling mud at each other all day....but I'm sure at the bottom of all this there is a mutual frustration at the way the club is being torn apart by it's present owners. I did have fears last season that there was an ulterior motive and Venky's would have us in administration, but I'm hoping that I'm wrong obviously and that a capable and sufficiently profiled manager will be appointed very shortly and give us something to be excited about again.
inflightmagazine
says...
1:11pm Fri 26 Oct 12
I have to say being a sky reporter must be th easiest job in the world, you can write what ever you like and just give it substance by using the word a source close the the club.
I am not a fan of the current regime but i am also not convinced putting the club up for sale at this point is a good idea, but it amazes me how when a club representative comes out and makes a statement people will tear it apart as being lies and deciet ( and i understand that based on history) but when some anonimious jouralist puts something out there then we are happy to have that as Gospel.
He said mid week so lets see
I am not a fan of the current regime but i am also not convinced putting the club up for sale at this point is a good idea, but it amazes me how when a club representative comes out and makes a statement people will tear it apart as being lies and deciet ( and i understand that based on history) but when some anonimious jouralist puts something out there then we are happy to have that as Gospel.
He said mid week so lets see
Rovers 1495
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1:31pm Fri 26 Oct 12
moh wrote:I did ... I'm on the shortlist and being interviewed straight after Saturday's match
Rovers 1495 wrote:you would be better than keans son, put your application in.
Nurseman wrote:He's still looking for someone 'up and coming' , experience not necessary ... so maybe Steve Kean's 12 year old son
Middle of next week, erm, I think maybe most of the supporters feel like they have been hit into the 'middle of next week' every time we read the club statements.
Two years of messing about is quite long enough, we need a fresh start with a true first team manager.
Harry Redknapp, short term or otherwise, now thats what I call a fresh start!
mellorb&w
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1:32pm Fri 26 Oct 12
arriva kev wrote:I've got to say I agree with what you say mate. The time for boycotts is over and it's now time to back the team or go and find another hobby. I'm not saying that everything is fine now, far from it. Fans can affect whether a manager stays in the job or even who gets the job to a certain extent but once the choice has been made we just have to accept it and get behind the manager/team. If not then go do something else, the choice is yours.
Call yourselves supporters. I`m not going if he comes and i`m not going if he comes.what the hell have you got to do with it,we got rid of Kean and that is what matters i for one have kept to my word and started going back.and no matter who gets the job they will get my full support because i am true supporter if you dont like it you could go and support the team down the M65.at least we will get rid of your moaning !!!!!!
JackSparrow13
says...
1:38pm Fri 26 Oct 12
Nathan123 wrote:Nathan, I wasn't commenting on your ability to run a business (or 3). It was your statement reference the 'lame brained' Blackburn fans who, apparently, don't have the right to voice their concerns about the club they've supported for many years (including myself since the 70's) before Venky's turned up on the scene.
Not to burst your bubble Jack but I run three businesses and have dine fir ten years now. I'm no entrepreneur but I understand how things work, and I don't think you are placed after a few texts to make an informed decision as to my business acumen or my passion for BRFC. However, we could sling mud at each other all day....but I'm sure at the bottom of all this there is a mutual frustration at the way the club is being torn apart by it's present owners. I did have fears last season that there was an ulterior motive and Venky's would have us in administration, but I'm hoping that I'm wrong obviously and that a capable and sufficiently profiled manager will be appointed very shortly and give us something to be excited about again.
As you stated, the Rao family can do what they like as owners, but if the FA are unwilling to carry out a 'Fit and Proper Persons' test then the only people standing in their way are it's supporters, otherwise there's a very good chance that we'll be another Portsmouth, being taken to the cleaners by 'business' people with only one intention which is making money on the back of player sales.
To be fair, during the early stages of this season they've splashed a bit of cash, but that's come from last season's transfer turnover, which probably amounts to around £30m, give or take!
Explain to me why the WEC Group's directors, who are BRFC fans, pulled the plug on their sponsorship deal; why do we not have a shirt sponsor? Why did Jack Straw, (a Rovers fan), at the end of last season, try to get Richard Schudamore to look into the takeover?
The people mentioned above, know how to run a successful, stable club better than you and I, and like they say, there's no smoke without fire!
So although we're 'only' the supporters, Blackburn Rovers FC would be nothing without us!!
JackSparrow13
says...
1:41pm Fri 26 Oct 12
Nathan123 wrote:Nathan, I wasn't commenting on your ability to run a business (or 3). It was your statement reference the 'lame brained' Blackburn fans who, apparently, don't have the right to voice their concerns about the club they've supported for many years (including myself since the 70's) before Venky's turned up on the scene.
Not to burst your bubble Jack but I run three businesses and have dine fir ten years now. I'm no entrepreneur but I understand how things work, and I don't think you are placed after a few texts to make an informed decision as to my business acumen or my passion for BRFC. However, we could sling mud at each other all day....but I'm sure at the bottom of all this there is a mutual frustration at the way the club is being torn apart by it's present owners. I did have fears last season that there was an ulterior motive and Venky's would have us in administration, but I'm hoping that I'm wrong obviously and that a capable and sufficiently profiled manager will be appointed very shortly and give us something to be excited about again.
As you stated, the Rao family can do what they like as owners, but if the FA are unwilling to carry out a 'Fit and Proper Persons' test then the only people standing in their way are it's supporters, otherwise there's a very good chance that we'll be another Portsmouth, being taken to the cleaners by 'business' people with only one intention which is making money on the back of player sales.
To be fair, during the early stages of this season they've splashed a bit of cash, but that's come from last season's transfer turnover, which probably amounts to around £30m, give or take!
Explain to me why the WEC Group's directors, who are BRFC fans, pulled the plug on their sponsorship deal; why do we not have a shirt sponsor? Why did Jack Straw, (a Rovers fan), at the end of last season, try to get Richard Schudamore to look into the takeover?
The people mentioned above, know how to run a successful, stable club better than you and I, and like they say, there's no smoke without fire!
So although we're 'only' the supporters, Blackburn Rovers FC would be nothing without us!!
JackSparrow13
says...
1:41pm Fri 26 Oct 12
Nathan123 wrote:Nathan, I wasn't commenting on your ability to run a business (or 3). It was your statement reference the 'lame brained' Blackburn fans who, apparently, don't have the right to voice their concerns about the club they've supported for many years (including myself since the 70's) before Venky's turned up on the scene.
Not to burst your bubble Jack but I run three businesses and have dine fir ten years now. I'm no entrepreneur but I understand how things work, and I don't think you are placed after a few texts to make an informed decision as to my business acumen or my passion for BRFC. However, we could sling mud at each other all day....but I'm sure at the bottom of all this there is a mutual frustration at the way the club is being torn apart by it's present owners. I did have fears last season that there was an ulterior motive and Venky's would have us in administration, but I'm hoping that I'm wrong obviously and that a capable and sufficiently profiled manager will be appointed very shortly and give us something to be excited about again.
As you stated, the Rao family can do what they like as owners, but if the FA are unwilling to carry out a 'Fit and Proper Persons' test then the only people standing in their way are it's supporters, otherwise there's a very good chance that we'll be another Portsmouth, being taken to the cleaners by 'business' people with only one intention which is making money on the back of player sales.
To be fair, during the early stages of this season they've splashed a bit of cash, but that's come from last season's transfer turnover, which probably amounts to around £30m, give or take!
Explain to me why the WEC Group's directors, who are BRFC fans, pulled the plug on their sponsorship deal; why do we not have a shirt sponsor? Why did Jack Straw, (a Rovers fan), at the end of last season, try to get Richard Schudamore to look into the takeover?
The people mentioned above, know how to run a successful, stable club better than you and I, and like they say, there's no smoke without fire!
So although we're 'only' the supporters, Blackburn Rovers FC would be nothing without us!!
JackSparrow13
says...
1:46pm Fri 26 Oct 12
Nathan123 wrote:Nathan, I wasn't commenting on your ability to run a business (or 3). It was your statement reference the 'lame brained' Blackburn fans who, apparently, don't have the right to voice their concerns about the club they've supported for many years (including myself since the 70's) before Venky's turned up on the scene.
Not to burst your bubble Jack but I run three businesses and have dine fir ten years now. I'm no entrepreneur but I understand how things work, and I don't think you are placed after a few texts to make an informed decision as to my business acumen or my passion for BRFC. However, we could sling mud at each other all day....but I'm sure at the bottom of all this there is a mutual frustration at the way the club is being torn apart by it's present owners. I did have fears last season that there was an ulterior motive and Venky's would have us in administration, but I'm hoping that I'm wrong obviously and that a capable and sufficiently profiled manager will be appointed very shortly and give us something to be excited about again.
As you stated, the Rao family can do what they like as owners, but if the FA are unwilling to carry out a 'Fit and Proper Persons' test then the only people standing in their way are it's supporters, otherwise there's a very good chance that we'll be another Portsmouth, being taken to the cleaners by 'business' people with only one intention which is making money on the back of player sales.
To be fair, during the early stages of this season they've splashed a bit of cash, but that's come from last season's transfer turnover, which probably amounts to around £30m, give or take!
Explain to me why the WEC Group's directors, who are BRFC fans, pulled the plug on their sponsorship deal; why do we not have a shirt sponsor? Why did Jack Straw, (a Rovers fan), at the end of last season, try to get Richard Schudamore to look into the takeover?
The people mentioned above, know how to run a successful, stable club better than you and I, and like they say, there's no smoke without fire!
So although we're 'only' the supporters, Blackburn Rovers FC would be nothing without us!!
JackSparrow13
says...
1:46pm Fri 26 Oct 12
Nathan123 wrote:Nathan, I wasn't commenting on your ability to run a business (or 3). It was your statement reference the 'lame brained' Blackburn fans who, apparently, don't have the right to voice their concerns about the club they've supported for many years (including myself since the 70's) before Venky's turned up on the scene.
Not to burst your bubble Jack but I run three businesses and have dine fir ten years now. I'm no entrepreneur but I understand how things work, and I don't think you are placed after a few texts to make an informed decision as to my business acumen or my passion for BRFC. However, we could sling mud at each other all day....but I'm sure at the bottom of all this there is a mutual frustration at the way the club is being torn apart by it's present owners. I did have fears last season that there was an ulterior motive and Venky's would have us in administration, but I'm hoping that I'm wrong obviously and that a capable and sufficiently profiled manager will be appointed very shortly and give us something to be excited about again.
As you stated, the Rao family can do what they like as owners, but if the FA are unwilling to carry out a 'Fit and Proper Persons' test then the only people standing in their way are it's supporters, otherwise there's a very good chance that we'll be another Portsmouth, being taken to the cleaners by 'business' people with only one intention which is making money on the back of player sales.
To be fair, during the early stages of this season they've splashed a bit of cash, but that's come from last season's transfer turnover, which probably amounts to around £30m, give or take!
Explain to me why the WEC Group's directors, who are BRFC fans, pulled the plug on their sponsorship deal; why do we not have a shirt sponsor? Why did Jack Straw, (a Rovers fan), at the end of last season, try to get Richard Schudamore to look into the takeover?
The people mentioned above, know how to run a successful, stable club better than you and I, and like they say, there's no smoke without fire!
So although we're 'only' the supporters, Blackburn Rovers FC would be nothing without us!!
JackSparrow13
says...
1:46pm Fri 26 Oct 12
Nathan123 wrote:Nathan, I wasn't commenting on your ability to run a business (or 3). It was your statement reference the 'lame brained' Blackburn fans who, apparently, don't have the right to voice their concerns about the club they've supported for many years (including myself since the 70's) before Venky's turned up on the scene.
Not to burst your bubble Jack but I run three businesses and have dine fir ten years now. I'm no entrepreneur but I understand how things work, and I don't think you are placed after a few texts to make an informed decision as to my business acumen or my passion for BRFC. However, we could sling mud at each other all day....but I'm sure at the bottom of all this there is a mutual frustration at the way the club is being torn apart by it's present owners. I did have fears last season that there was an ulterior motive and Venky's would have us in administration, but I'm hoping that I'm wrong obviously and that a capable and sufficiently profiled manager will be appointed very shortly and give us something to be excited about again.
As you stated, the Rao family can do what they like as owners, but if the FA are unwilling to carry out a 'Fit and Proper Persons' test then the only people standing in their way are it's supporters, otherwise there's a very good chance that we'll be another Portsmouth, being taken to the cleaners by 'business' people with only one intention which is making money on the back of player sales.
To be fair, during the early stages of this season they've splashed a bit of cash, but that's come from last season's transfer turnover, which probably amounts to around £30m, give or take!
Explain to me why the WEC Group's directors, who are BRFC fans, pulled the plug on their sponsorship deal; why do we not have a shirt sponsor? Why did Jack Straw, (a Rovers fan), at the end of last season, try to get Richard Schudamore to look into the takeover?
The people mentioned above, know how to run a successful, stable club better than you and I, and like they say, there's no smoke without fire!
So although we're 'only' the supporters, Blackburn Rovers FC would be nothing without us!!
JackSparrow13
says...
1:46pm Fri 26 Oct 12
Nathan123 wrote:Nathan, I wasn't commenting on your ability to run a business (or 3). It was your statement reference the 'lame brained' Blackburn fans who, apparently, don't have the right to voice their concerns about the club they've supported for many years (including myself since the 70's) before Venky's turned up on the scene.
Not to burst your bubble Jack but I run three businesses and have dine fir ten years now. I'm no entrepreneur but I understand how things work, and I don't think you are placed after a few texts to make an informed decision as to my business acumen or my passion for BRFC. However, we could sling mud at each other all day....but I'm sure at the bottom of all this there is a mutual frustration at the way the club is being torn apart by it's present owners. I did have fears last season that there was an ulterior motive and Venky's would have us in administration, but I'm hoping that I'm wrong obviously and that a capable and sufficiently profiled manager will be appointed very shortly and give us something to be excited about again.
As you stated, the Rao family can do what they like as owners, but if the FA are unwilling to carry out a 'Fit and Proper Persons' test then the only people standing in their way are it's supporters, otherwise there's a very good chance that we'll be another Portsmouth, being taken to the cleaners by 'business' people with only one intention which is making money on the back of player sales.
To be fair, during the early stages of this season they've splashed a bit of cash, but that's come from last season's transfer turnover, which probably amounts to around £30m, give or take!
Explain to me why the WEC Group's directors, who are BRFC fans, pulled the plug on their sponsorship deal; why do we not have a shirt sponsor? Why did Jack Straw, (a Rovers fan), at the end of last season, try to get Richard Schudamore to look into the takeover?
The people mentioned above, know how to run a successful, stable club better than you and I, and like they say, there's no smoke without fire!
So although we're 'only' the supporters, Blackburn Rovers FC would be nothing without us!!
JackSparrow13
says...
1:46pm Fri 26 Oct 12
Nathan123 wrote:Nathan, I wasn't commenting on your ability to run a business (or 3). It was your statement reference the 'lame brained' Blackburn fans who, apparently, don't have the right to voice their concerns about the club they've supported for many years (including myself since the 70's) before Venky's turned up on the scene.
Not to burst your bubble Jack but I run three businesses and have dine fir ten years now. I'm no entrepreneur but I understand how things work, and I don't think you are placed after a few texts to make an informed decision as to my business acumen or my passion for BRFC. However, we could sling mud at each other all day....but I'm sure at the bottom of all this there is a mutual frustration at the way the club is being torn apart by it's present owners. I did have fears last season that there was an ulterior motive and Venky's would have us in administration, but I'm hoping that I'm wrong obviously and that a capable and sufficiently profiled manager will be appointed very shortly and give us something to be excited about again.
As you stated, the Rao family can do what they like as owners, but if the FA are unwilling to carry out a 'Fit and Proper Persons' test then the only people standing in their way are it's supporters, otherwise there's a very good chance that we'll be another Portsmouth, being taken to the cleaners by 'business' people with only one intention which is making money on the back of player sales.
To be fair, during the early stages of this season they've splashed a bit of cash, but that's come from last season's transfer turnover, which probably amounts to around £30m, give or take!
Explain to me why the WEC Group's directors, who are BRFC fans, pulled the plug on their sponsorship deal; why do we not have a shirt sponsor? Why did Jack Straw, (a Rovers fan), at the end of last season, try to get Richard Schudamore to look into the takeover?
The people mentioned above, know how to run a successful, stable club better than you and I, and like they say, there's no smoke without fire!
So although we're 'only' the supporters, Blackburn Rovers FC would be nothing without us!!
JackSparrow13
says...
1:52pm Fri 26 Oct 12
Nathan123 wrote:Nathan, I wasn't commenting on your ability to run a business (or 3). It was your statement reference the 'lame brained' Blackburn fans who, apparently, don't have the right to voice their concerns about the club they've supported for many years (including myself since the 70's) before Venky's turned up on the scene.
Not to burst your bubble Jack but I run three businesses and have dine fir ten years now. I'm no entrepreneur but I understand how things work, and I don't think you are placed after a few texts to make an informed decision as to my business acumen or my passion for BRFC. However, we could sling mud at each other all day....but I'm sure at the bottom of all this there is a mutual frustration at the way the club is being torn apart by it's present owners. I did have fears last season that there was an ulterior motive and Venky's would have us in administration, but I'm hoping that I'm wrong obviously and that a capable and sufficiently profiled manager will be appointed very shortly and give us something to be excited about again.
As you stated, the Rao family can do what they like as owners, but if the FA are unwilling to carry out a 'Fit and Proper Persons' test then the only people standing in their way are it's supporters, otherwise there's a very good chance that we'll be another Portsmouth, being taken to the cleaners by 'business' people with only one intention which is making money on the back of player sales.
To be fair, during the early stages of this season they've splashed a bit of cash, but that's come from last season's transfer turnover, which probably amounts to around £30m, give or take!
Explain to me why the WEC Group's directors, who are BRFC fans, pulled the plug on their sponsorship deal; why do we not have a shirt sponsor? Why did Jack Straw, (a Rovers fan), at the end of last season, try to get Richard Schudamore to look into the takeover?
The people mentioned above, know how to run a successful, stable club better than you and I, and like they say, there's no smoke without fire!
So although we're 'only' the supporters, Blackburn Rovers FC would be nothing without us!!
JackSparrow13
says...
1:52pm Fri 26 Oct 12
Nathan123 wrote:Nathan, I wasn't commenting on your ability to run a business (or 3). It was your statement reference the 'lame brained' Blackburn fans who, apparently, don't have the right to voice their concerns about the club they've supported for many years (including myself since the 70's) before Venky's turned up on the scene.
Not to burst your bubble Jack but I run three businesses and have dine fir ten years now. I'm no entrepreneur but I understand how things work, and I don't think you are placed after a few texts to make an informed decision as to my business acumen or my passion for BRFC. However, we could sling mud at each other all day....but I'm sure at the bottom of all this there is a mutual frustration at the way the club is being torn apart by it's present owners. I did have fears last season that there was an ulterior motive and Venky's would have us in administration, but I'm hoping that I'm wrong obviously and that a capable and sufficiently profiled manager will be appointed very shortly and give us something to be excited about again.
As you stated, the Rao family can do what they like as owners, but if the FA are unwilling to carry out a 'Fit and Proper Persons' test then the only people standing in their way are it's supporters, otherwise there's a very good chance that we'll be another Portsmouth, being taken to the cleaners by 'business' people with only one intention which is making money on the back of player sales.
To be fair, during the early stages of this season they've splashed a bit of cash, but that's come from last season's transfer turnover, which probably amounts to around £30m, give or take!
Explain to me why the WEC Group's directors, who are BRFC fans, pulled the plug on their sponsorship deal; why do we not have a shirt sponsor? Why did Jack Straw, (a Rovers fan), at the end of last season, try to get Richard Schudamore to look into the takeover?
The people mentioned above, know how to run a successful, stable club better than you and I, and like they say, there's no smoke without fire!
So although we're 'only' the supporters, Blackburn Rovers FC would be nothing without us!!
JackSparrow13
says...
1:52pm Fri 26 Oct 12
Nathan123 wrote:Nathan, I wasn't commenting on your ability to run a business (or 3). It was your statement reference the 'lame brained' Blackburn fans who, apparently, don't have the right to voice their concerns about the club they've supported for many years (including myself since the 70's) before Venky's turned up on the scene.
Not to burst your bubble Jack but I run three businesses and have dine fir ten years now. I'm no entrepreneur but I understand how things work, and I don't think you are placed after a few texts to make an informed decision as to my business acumen or my passion for BRFC. However, we could sling mud at each other all day....but I'm sure at the bottom of all this there is a mutual frustration at the way the club is being torn apart by it's present owners. I did have fears last season that there was an ulterior motive and Venky's would have us in administration, but I'm hoping that I'm wrong obviously and that a capable and sufficiently profiled manager will be appointed very shortly and give us something to be excited about again.
As you stated, the Rao family can do what they like as owners, but if the FA are unwilling to carry out a 'Fit and Proper Persons' test then the only people standing in their way are it's supporters, otherwise there's a very good chance that we'll be another Portsmouth, being taken to the cleaners by 'business' people with only one intention which is making money on the back of player sales.
To be fair, during the early stages of this season they've splashed a bit of cash, but that's come from last season's transfer turnover, which probably amounts to around £30m, give or take!
Explain to me why the WEC Group's directors, who are BRFC fans, pulled the plug on their sponsorship deal; why do we not have a shirt sponsor? Why did Jack Straw, (a Rovers fan), at the end of last season, try to get Richard Schudamore to look into the takeover?
The people mentioned above, know how to run a successful, stable club better than you and I, and like they say, there's no smoke without fire!
So although we're 'only' the supporters, Blackburn Rovers FC would be nothing without us!!
JackSparrow13
says...
1:52pm Fri 26 Oct 12
Nathan123 wrote:Nathan, I wasn't commenting on your ability to run a business (or 3). It was your statement reference the 'lame brained' Blackburn fans who, apparently, don't have the right to voice their concerns about the club they've supported for many years (including myself since the 70's) before Venky's turned up on the scene.
Not to burst your bubble Jack but I run three businesses and have dine fir ten years now. I'm no entrepreneur but I understand how things work, and I don't think you are placed after a few texts to make an informed decision as to my business acumen or my passion for BRFC. However, we could sling mud at each other all day....but I'm sure at the bottom of all this there is a mutual frustration at the way the club is being torn apart by it's present owners. I did have fears last season that there was an ulterior motive and Venky's would have us in administration, but I'm hoping that I'm wrong obviously and that a capable and sufficiently profiled manager will be appointed very shortly and give us something to be excited about again.
As you stated, the Rao family can do what they like as owners, but if the FA are unwilling to carry out a 'Fit and Proper Persons' test then the only people standing in their way are it's supporters, otherwise there's a very good chance that we'll be another Portsmouth, being taken to the cleaners by 'business' people with only one intention which is making money on the back of player sales.
To be fair, during the early stages of this season they've splashed a bit of cash, but that's come from last season's transfer turnover, which probably amounts to around £30m, give or take!
Explain to me why the WEC Group's directors, who are BRFC fans, pulled the plug on their sponsorship deal; why do we not have a shirt sponsor? Why did Jack Straw, (a Rovers fan), at the end of last season, try to get Richard Schudamore to look into the takeover?
The people mentioned above, know how to run a successful, stable club better than you and I, and like they say, there's no smoke without fire!
So although we're 'only' the supporters, Blackburn Rovers FC would be nothing without us!!
JackSparrow13
says...
1:52pm Fri 26 Oct 12
Nathan123 wrote:Nathan, I wasn't commenting on your ability to run a business (or 3). It was your statement reference the 'lame brained' Blackburn fans who, apparently, don't have the right to voice their concerns about the club they've supported for many years (including myself since the 70's) before Venky's turned up on the scene.
Not to burst your bubble Jack but I run three businesses and have dine fir ten years now. I'm no entrepreneur but I understand how things work, and I don't think you are placed after a few texts to make an informed decision as to my business acumen or my passion for BRFC. However, we could sling mud at each other all day....but I'm sure at the bottom of all this there is a mutual frustration at the way the club is being torn apart by it's present owners. I did have fears last season that there was an ulterior motive and Venky's would have us in administration, but I'm hoping that I'm wrong obviously and that a capable and sufficiently profiled manager will be appointed very shortly and give us something to be excited about again.
As you stated, the Rao family can do what they like as owners, but if the FA are unwilling to carry out a 'Fit and Proper Persons' test then the only people standing in their way are it's supporters, otherwise there's a very good chance that we'll be another Portsmouth, being taken to the cleaners by 'business' people with only one intention which is making money on the back of player sales.
To be fair, during the early stages of this season they've splashed a bit of cash, but that's come from last season's transfer turnover, which probably amounts to around £30m, give or take!
Explain to me why the WEC Group's directors, who are BRFC fans, pulled the plug on their sponsorship deal; why do we not have a shirt sponsor? Why did Jack Straw, (a Rovers fan), at the end of last season, try to get Richard Schudamore to look into the takeover?
The people mentioned above, know how to run a successful, stable club better than you and I, and like they say, there's no smoke without fire!
So although we're 'only' the supporters, Blackburn Rovers FC would be nothing without us!!
greenscreener
says...
1:53pm Fri 26 Oct 12
JackSparrow13 wrote:Calm down Jack, we get it !!!!
Nathan123 wrote:Nathan, I wasn't commenting on your ability to run a business (or 3). It was your statement reference the 'lame brained' Blackburn fans who, apparently, don't have the right to voice their concerns about the club they've supported for many years (including myself since the 70's) before Venky's turned up on the scene.
Not to burst your bubble Jack but I run three businesses and have dine fir ten years now. I'm no entrepreneur but I understand how things work, and I don't think you are placed after a few texts to make an informed decision as to my business acumen or my passion for BRFC. However, we could sling mud at each other all day....but I'm sure at the bottom of all this there is a mutual frustration at the way the club is being torn apart by it's present owners. I did have fears last season that there was an ulterior motive and Venky's would have us in administration, but I'm hoping that I'm wrong obviously and that a capable and sufficiently profiled manager will be appointed very shortly and give us something to be excited about again.
As you stated, the Rao family can do what they like as owners, but if the FA are unwilling to carry out a 'Fit and Proper Persons' test then the only people standing in their way are it's supporters, otherwise there's a very good chance that we'll be another Portsmouth, being taken to the cleaners by 'business' people with only one intention which is making money on the back of player sales.
To be fair, during the early stages of this season they've splashed a bit of cash, but that's come from last season's transfer turnover, which probably amounts to around £30m, give or take!
Explain to me why the WEC Group's directors, who are BRFC fans, pulled the plug on their sponsorship deal; why do we not have a shirt sponsor? Why did Jack Straw, (a Rovers fan), at the end of last season, try to get Richard Schudamore to look into the takeover?
The people mentioned above, know how to run a successful, stable club better than you and I, and like they say, there's no smoke without fire!
So although we're 'only' the supporters, Blackburn Rovers FC would be nothing without us!!
Ripley 7
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4:27pm Fri 26 Oct 12
So, I Iook forward to Tuesday when we start being told he'll sign within 24 hours...
JackSparrow13
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4:27pm Fri 26 Oct 12
Haha I'm abroad working at the moment fella's and the internet connection in the villa is far from great so apologies for the number of times that last message was sent, not my doing, but at least you catch my drift!
ginger allan
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6:27pm Fri 26 Oct 12
Owen Coyle please.
gembeli
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9:22pm Fri 26 Oct 12
Heyho it's panto season starting early.More promises,excuses and begging for more time.Shebby you are a joke.If "nappers " comes here he wants his head examining.Andy,pleas
e ask him what happened to all the excellent applicants he had applications from in the first week.(hope you get a straight answer)
e ask him what happened to all the excellent applicants he had applications from in the first week.(hope you get a straight answer)
whappen
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9:29am Sat 27 Oct 12
Roy of the wrote:Dear sir..........
Nathan123 wrote: Kenbro....my first match was not till 1978...so I'm a bit of a novice!!! I hope you're right Sir, the club could do with a huge lift right now.Yeah sure it was Sir. But guess what? You learned old fashioned English.We no longer call people Sir under any circumstances. Also no-one would ever say " the club could do with a huge lift right now." It proves you a liar and failing to understand the mechanics of fan and club. C'mon, your name cannot be Nathan - even if you were British, no child in the 70's got christened "Nathan." Anyway, even if you go to Ewood you would have no place. You don't belong. You don't understand. You will never win.
It is true we never address anyone as sir.
In the same way, there is absolutely no place for Latin in the English language per se, yet it coninues to be used ad nauseum.
kazz says...
11:39pm Thu 25 Oct 12