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More to come warns matchwinner Rhodes
8:30am Monday 29th October 2012 in Sport
By Andy Cryer, Blackburn Rovers reporter
JORDAN Rhodes insists he is loving life at Blackburn Rovers but admits he has plenty to improve as he continues to adapt to a new role.
Rovers’ £8million man scored his fifth goal in just 10 appearances, since arriving from Huddersfield in August, to earn a 1-0 win over Watford and leave his club just two points adrift of the automatic promotion places.
Rhodes has spent much of his early Rovers career ploughing a lone furrow in attack and, with few chances coming his way, he admits it is something he is having to adapt to.
He said: “I’ve not really had that many chances here, a lot of play has been back to goal which I did not have to do at Huddersfield as there were other players to do that.
“I’ve found myself in a different role and it is definitely a role I have to improve on. I’m enjoying myself here though and the team have helped me settle in. I’m hoping to spend some years here if they will have me.
“We didn’t really get many chances, but I kept plugging in there. With my shot that earned the penalty, I caught it quite well but I don’t know if it was going in but we managed to get the penalty.
“Fortunately at the end, the ball dropped to me, it was a bit under my feet but I managed to get it out and find the net.”
Less than 15 minutes before Rhodes’ injury time winner, the Scottish international had seen Colin Kazim-Richards spurn the chance to give Rovers the lead from the penalty spot. And he admits, like caretaker boss Eric Black, he was expecting to take it himself.
“I wanted to take the penalty,” he said. “I felt I won it and managed to get the ball and was marching to get to the penalty spot. I just had it taken off me.
“Strikers want to take penalties, it’s a chance to score a goal and to step up for the team. He tried to do his best for Blackburn Rovers.
“It was just important to get that goal no matter who got it. It was important to follow up Wednesday night’s win with three points today which is pleasing.
“It is very important for us. We have closed the gap so quickly. It really proves what a difference a week makes.
“We were sitting in 13th before the Derby game and then we get seven points from three games and we are up there. It is good promotion form, it is pleasing to come off a big week with two wins and a draw.”
Rhodes was also determined not to get dragged into the managerial debate and instead chose to praise caretaker boss Eric Black and his team mates.
He said: “He (Black) has been really good on the training field and he has got plenty of ideas on how to improve us.
“I will admit I’m not the finished article, I’m spending time with him on the training ground and trying to improve.
“He is always there to try and help me improve things. It is a pleasure to go in every day and be around him.”
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Comments (58)
8:44am Mon 29 Oct 12
Rovers 1495 says...
9:05am Mon 29 Oct 12
French Rover says...
9:05am Mon 29 Oct 12
paladin101 says...
9:06am Mon 29 Oct 12
Captain Dreckley says...
9:17am Mon 29 Oct 12
fitz808 says...
i've never really understood why it isn't properly sorted out though. it's quite simple, you have a delegated taker and if they're not on the pitch, it just passes onto the next one. there should never be a debate.
rhodes sounds really sensible and certainly does his job for the team. supply is an issue at the moment, but defence seems to have become more solid. one thing is fer certain, if the supply gets added to our game, we will be winning a decent amount of games.
9:26am Mon 29 Oct 12
Chrissaces says...
The reason why Rhodes isn't getting the delivery is because kazim is greedy as hell! He had a couple of promising first games and then hes gone downhill from there...
RTID
9:27am Mon 29 Oct 12
Rovers 1495 says...
9:28am Mon 29 Oct 12
inflightmagazine says...
Some really intresting player stats on ESPN for Jordan last years Fouls against him compared to this year, last year 37 starts 32 fouls against him, this year 10 starts with Blackburn 19 fouls against him, players know this kid can score and they will foul him rather than let him shoot.
His shots per game and shots on goal ratio is virtually the same as last year, the only difference is his goals to game ratio, so all in all the kid is maintaining his standards from last year despite playing against better players and goal keepers, £8 million well spent I think.
9:33am Mon 29 Oct 12
bit nearer than a long way from home says...
I also felt Lowe had one of his best games so far, as defensive midfield, - whislt not stting the campionship alight yet he is getting better each game - I think we will miss him for the next few weeks - unless Etuhu steps up a grade.
9:51am Mon 29 Oct 12
proud burnley lad says...
10:02am Mon 29 Oct 12
eddio says...
10:18am Mon 29 Oct 12
inflightmagazine says...
10:27am Mon 29 Oct 12
Jansen_10 says...
10:37am Mon 29 Oct 12
mellorb&w says...
10:37am Mon 29 Oct 12
inflightmagazine says...
10:44am Mon 29 Oct 12
Reg Rover says...
You real could not make it up.
Having got rid of the awful Steve Kean and with the chance of a fresh start and the opportunity to unite the club and the fans, Blackburn Rovers are turning the appointment of a new manager in to a farce.
Whilst Shebby Singh and Managing Director Derek Shaw (pic above) squabble about who to interview, never mind appoint, the momentum and the feel good factor following the departure of Kean is being lost. Along with the opportunity of winning promotion.
It is apparent that after a significant rise in attendance v Wolves, the attendance v Watford dipped alarmingly, because the supporters are just fed up.
What must the players feel like? The club is in limbo.
Shebby Singh wants to appoint the “next big thing”. That’s ok but his ‘next big thing’ could turn into the ‘next big flop’.
Derek Shaw on the other hand prefers an experienced manager and wants to approach Blackpool for Ian Holloway, this week. Shebby Singh is blocking the move.
Shaw may even quit the Rovers if he is over ruled by Singh. The fans will be forever grateful to Singh for getting rid of Kean. But if he is not careful they could turn against him if he dallies around much longer.
Holloway is Shaw’s main preference whilst Singh still holds out hope of attracting Tim Sherwood from Spurs.
Either one would be an excellent appointment – just make your mind up chaps, talk about ‘to many cooks spoiling the broth’.
An alternative compromise being considered is to appoint Alex McLeish, Also on Rovers short list. McLeish could team up with his pal Rovers caretaker manager Eric Black, who is a popular man around Ewood and certainly not in the ‘Kean mould’.
Either way – do something or the season will slip away.
Reg.
Footnote:
A piece of advice to Mrs Anuradha Desai, Venkatesh and Balaji Rao. “do yourselves and everyone a favour, go down on bended knees and plead with John Williams and Tom Finn to return to Ewood and sort out your mess of a football club”.
www.regoftherovers.c
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11:22am Mon 29 Oct 12
RUinsane says...
GRAYSON IN NOW.
11:40am Mon 29 Oct 12
alphajono says...
11:55am Mon 29 Oct 12
proud burnley lad says...
12:07pm Mon 29 Oct 12
mellorb&w says...
12:36pm Mon 29 Oct 12
RUinsane says...
Also can you post why Simon Grayson is not in the running when he is better than Holloway.
Thanks.
12:44pm Mon 29 Oct 12
greenscreener says...
12:52pm Mon 29 Oct 12
garyintandem says...
With him and Rhodes, it would be like having Ronaldo and Messi in our team at this level.
Presumably Grayson would know how to get the best out of Rhodes?
COYB
1:36pm Mon 29 Oct 12
makaveli96 says...
Rhodes is a FULL TIME employee so has the final say in these situations!
2:28pm Mon 29 Oct 12
azza234 says...
2:31pm Mon 29 Oct 12
azza234 says...
3:00pm Mon 29 Oct 12
greenscreener says...
3:15pm Mon 29 Oct 12
Miss-You-Uncle-Jack says...
He runs his socks off every game, how frustrating it must be for him knowing:
a) he's not playing his natural role
b) he's got to beat 3 players to even get to the ball
c) the service in to him has been few and far between so far this season.
I understand it might be difficult at times to play him in his 'Huddersfield role' (as I'll call it), but lord only knows why we have paid £8mil for the next big thing when we aren't even utilising him properly.
Him/Gomes/Rochina/Nu
nes when he's fit will be a killer attacking force, I felt at times Rochina was too deep/too far away to help Rhodes out on Saturday, but with more matches under his belt (if they play him again fingers crossed!) hopefully that will come with time.
Rochina at times looked like he was on a different wavelength to those around him, hopefully the players around him will step up to his wavelength soon!
Also agree that Lowe is getting better game by game, we really will miss him hope he recovers soon!
Last point then I'll leave it I promise, really starting to wish Shebby would just shut his gob and do one, it's becoming clearer day by day why Venkys hired him - all talk no (positive) action, and they don't realise what's coming out of his mouth is just bull. He'll be the next one we're boycotting to get rid of coz he's the biggest problem we have behind the scenes (second to venkys of course).
3:22pm Mon 29 Oct 12
MxMave says...
If you debate this, check his wikipedia page and look under 'stats'. Failed career and still Kean brings him in.
5:08pm Mon 29 Oct 12
stick to football says...
If Rhodes had had Yakubu laying balls off for him - Rovers would be definite favourites - we just lack a "big" presence up front and we do need to get in better quality service to the front men as well as keeping it tight at the back. Two away games next 4 points would be brilliant COYB
5:15pm Mon 29 Oct 12
pepperpot2296 says...
5:24pm Mon 29 Oct 12
bburnrover says...
5:36pm Mon 29 Oct 12
Harwoodstblue says...
6:09pm Mon 29 Oct 12
passingfootball says...
6:19pm Mon 29 Oct 12
kazluvsrovers says...
I wish Tugay would come back and help with the coaching staff and I hope
Jordan stays with us for a long time, what a brillant team player he is and he loves us Rovers fans. Come on you BLUES!!!!
6:59pm Mon 29 Oct 12
RoversSwiss says...
Grayson knows the championship and would make a very good Premiership manager. A very good long term appointment.
7:03pm Mon 29 Oct 12
Captain Dreckley says...
7:11pm Mon 29 Oct 12
stony bloke says...
7:12pm Mon 29 Oct 12
Chico! says...
7:30pm Mon 29 Oct 12
Rovers75 says...
Is that some joke?
Unfortunately I haven't managed to translate the rest of that drivel yet and probably never will.
Actually I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you 'PBL' for keeping us moaning, deluded glory hunting plastic Rovers fans hugely entertained with your beautifully articulated and constructed points over the last few months.
Burnleys proud of you too!!! We're all proud of you!!!
7:39pm Mon 29 Oct 12
77'sss says...
8:07pm Mon 29 Oct 12
RUinsane says...
8:52pm Mon 29 Oct 12
3bricks says...
9:57pm Mon 29 Oct 12
proud burnley lad says...
10:00pm Mon 29 Oct 12
proud burnley lad says...
10:12pm Mon 29 Oct 12
Rovers75 says...
10:20pm Mon 29 Oct 12
Chico! says...
10:37pm Mon 29 Oct 12
RoverInRotterdam says...
1:41am Tue 30 Oct 12
RespectTheK-Dog says...
He just wants to take them so he can celebrate in front of the crowd saying "look at me" and then strut round town all night telling the birds what a hero he is. I'm glad he missed.
Kazim-Richards strikes me as an unreliable two bob joker who would prefer a 3-some in some grotty flat with a couple orange trollopes than put in a proper stint on the pitch. He's one of life bottlers. I bet he welches on bets as well.
People on here are saying Rhodes worked his nuts off so let him take them. Not that lazy welching bottling maggot.”
1:46am Tue 30 Oct 12
RespectTheK-Dog says...
1:48am Tue 30 Oct 12
RespectTheK-Dog says...
When people abbreviate everything and use this cra.ppy text speak it actually takes longer to read! So the author is immediately saying not only can he not be bothered to write properly and wants to save time, but that HIS time is more important than yours
2:18am Tue 30 Oct 12
Navy-Rover says...
Much prefer The Star/Sun reports of 'Arry' being interviewed for the job tomorrow!
7:30am Tue 30 Oct 12
blueblooded says...
Amazing what you can get on benefits eh pbl?
To your point about Rhodes though - since you started with saying you were serious, unlike Austin who is clearly carrying a sinking ship, Rhodes does look the more likely to see Premiership action staying with his team... don't you agree?
7:34am Tue 30 Oct 12
blueblooded says...
9:34am Tue 30 Oct 12
proud burnley lad says...
9:37am Tue 30 Oct 12
proud burnley lad says...
11:26am Tue 30 Oct 12
Rovers75 says...
1:04pm Tue 30 Oct 12
proud burnley lad says...