Ex-Rovers give backing to new manager

9:05am Thursday 1st November 2012 in Sport

JASON Wilcox believes Henning Berg’s arrival as Blackburn Rovers manager will put the soul back into the club after describing the past two years as a ‘nightmare’.

Wilcox, who was a team-mate of Berg’s when Rovers won the Premier League title back in 1995, believes the Norwegian can be a success at Ewood and has welcomed the arrival of someone who ‘knows the club’.

The former Rovers winger, said: “It is a bit of a surprise but he was a very sensible and knowledgable chap when he played for us and I’m sure he will do well.

“It is time we started going back to using people who know the club inside out.

“Henning is one of these people.

“Appointing someone like this can give the club the heart that it has lost over the past couple of years.

“Henning was a very popular player and I just hope he can be the same as manager. Everyone needs to get behind the appointment and then we can see how he does.”

Rovers legend Bryan Douglas has also welcomed the appointment, after a managerial search that has dragged on for a month since the resignation of Steve Kean.

Douglas, who made 503 appearances between 1952 and 1969, said: “I knew him as a player. He was a very nice guy and a popular player. I hope that popularity can spread into his management.

“I am just glad the search is over at last. It has been a while and hopefully this appointment can bring a bit of positivity back. We need something to kick-start us.

“I think it could work out well, it will be exciting to see.”

The Blackburn Rovers Action Group, who had been opposed to Steve Kean’s reign and also voiced their concerns when an official approach was made for Billy McKinlay, last night offered their backing to Berg.

A statement said: “Henning was very popular when here at Rovers as a player and is a model professional with a clean image.

“We welcome him wholeheartedly back to fortress Ewood.”

Comments (13)

9:19am Thu 1 Nov 12

roversjeff says...

I'm looking forward to Hennings first game in charge!
I'm looking forward to Hennings first game in charge! roversjeff

10:28am Thu 1 Nov 12

davemal says...

I hope Henning Berg can succeed as Rovers manager without interference from Shebby Singh or Venkeys, he'll be popular if he does.
I hope Henning Berg can succeed as Rovers manager without interference from Shebby Singh or Venkeys, he'll be popular if he does. davemal

11:17am Thu 1 Nov 12

Terrier man says...

How about Douggie and Handbag in their prime on either wing? Rhodes would get the service he needs then!
How about Douggie and Handbag in their prime on either wing? Rhodes would get the service he needs then! Terrier man

11:22am Thu 1 Nov 12

AndyW says...

So this Action Group malarky were unhappy with McKinlay, but 'wholeheartedly welcome' Berg?

What happened to the 'meltdown' of Rovers fans if we ended up with somebody other than Schuster/Olly/McCart
hy/etc?

Either way, welcome back Henning.

If nothing else, you're not Steve Kean and for that reason, your presence is welcome.
So this Action Group malarky were unhappy with McKinlay, but 'wholeheartedly welcome' Berg? What happened to the 'meltdown' of Rovers fans if we ended up with somebody other than Schuster/Olly/McCart hy/etc? Either way, welcome back Henning. If nothing else, you're not Steve Kean and for that reason, your presence is welcome. AndyW

11:56am Thu 1 Nov 12

garyintandem says...

Henning Berg Henning Berg Henning Berg, HB HB HBeeeerrrrg HB HB HB Hb Heeeennning Berg. I for one applaud this appointment. As Jason says, it starts to put the heart and soul back into the club.
Two away wins and Fortres Ewood will have its first 20000 crowd against Brum!!
Well done Shebby and Shaw
Henning Berg Henning Berg Henning Berg, HB HB HBeeeerrrrg HB HB HB Hb Heeeennning Berg. I for one applaud this appointment. As Jason says, it starts to put the heart and soul back into the club. Two away wins and Fortres Ewood will have its first 20000 crowd against Brum!! Well done Shebby and Shaw garyintandem

12:24pm Thu 1 Nov 12

j bee says...

this is the man that stated in the national press you would have to be crackers to take on that job
this is the man that stated in the national press you would have to be crackers to take on that job j bee

12:37pm Thu 1 Nov 12

Essex Rover says...

Welcome home Henning Berg. A sensible, if unspectacular appointment, in my opinion.
Welcome home Henning Berg. A sensible, if unspectacular appointment, in my opinion. Essex Rover

3:47pm Thu 1 Nov 12

no ney never says...

'No boss with credibility would accept a job like that' - What Berg said before accepting the Blackburn job' - Dailymirror.co.uk

' Henn on board: New Blackburn boss Berg goes into reverse ferret mode after criticism of Venky's
Six months ago he said anyone would be mad to work for them...but now Henning Berg says Venky's are the perfect owners' - Dailymirror.co.uk

Looks like kean...sounds like kean...then it must be another...oh dear!

cluck cluck pwoar
'No boss with credibility would accept a job like that' - What Berg said before accepting the Blackburn job' - Dailymirror.co.uk ' Henn on board: New Blackburn boss Berg goes into reverse ferret mode after criticism of Venky's Six months ago he said anyone would be mad to work for them...but now Henning Berg says Venky's are the perfect owners' - Dailymirror.co.uk Looks like kean...sounds like kean...then it must be another...oh dear! cluck cluck pwoar no ney never

7:01pm Thu 1 Nov 12

smellthecoffee says...

KENTARO ARE MEDIA DRIVEN...THEY ARE TRYING EVERYTHING IN THEIR POWER TO BRAINWASH ROVERS SUPPORTERS INTO THINKING BERG IS A GREAT APPOINTMENT. ACCORDING TO GARY HICKSON ON RADIO LANCASHIRE, THEY EVEN INSISTED THE SO-CALLED "PRESS CONFERENCE" DID NOT GO OUT LIVE. THEY'VE INFILTRATED THESE COMMENT PAGES AND SHEBBY FAILED TO ANSWER ANY OF THE QUESTION POSED TO HIM APART FROM ONE: HE SAID BERG FITS THE CRITERIA BECAUSE...GET THIS...HE HAS HAD SOME SUCCESS BUT HAS FAILED ALSO!!! SO THAT'S WHAT THEY'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR ALL ALONG...A FAILURE!!! NO WONDER ANDERSON INSISTED ON A PRESS CONFERENCE CONDUCTED BY THE SIDE OF THE PITCH AND NOT TO BE AIRED LIVE....DISGRACEFUL IS NOT ADEQUATE TO DESCRIBE THIS DEBACLE!! I WILL NEVER INVEST A PENNY IN THIS CORRUPT REGIME TILL THEY'VE SOLD UP AND ANDERSON/HENDRY ARE NO LONGER IN CONTROL!!
KENTARO ARE MEDIA DRIVEN...THEY ARE TRYING EVERYTHING IN THEIR POWER TO BRAINWASH ROVERS SUPPORTERS INTO THINKING BERG IS A GREAT APPOINTMENT. ACCORDING TO GARY HICKSON ON RADIO LANCASHIRE, THEY EVEN INSISTED THE SO-CALLED "PRESS CONFERENCE" DID NOT GO OUT LIVE. THEY'VE INFILTRATED THESE COMMENT PAGES AND SHEBBY FAILED TO ANSWER ANY OF THE QUESTION POSED TO HIM APART FROM ONE: HE SAID BERG FITS THE CRITERIA BECAUSE...GET THIS...HE HAS HAD SOME SUCCESS BUT HAS FAILED ALSO!!! SO THAT'S WHAT THEY'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR ALL ALONG...A FAILURE!!! NO WONDER ANDERSON INSISTED ON A PRESS CONFERENCE CONDUCTED BY THE SIDE OF THE PITCH AND NOT TO BE AIRED LIVE....DISGRACEFUL IS NOT ADEQUATE TO DESCRIBE THIS DEBACLE!! I WILL NEVER INVEST A PENNY IN THIS CORRUPT REGIME TILL THEY'VE SOLD UP AND ANDERSON/HENDRY ARE NO LONGER IN CONTROL!! smellthecoffee

7:03pm Thu 1 Nov 12

smellthecoffee says...

smellthecoffee wrote:
KENTARO ARE MEDIA DRIVEN...THEY ARE TRYING EVERYTHING IN THEIR POWER TO BRAINWASH ROVERS SUPPORTERS INTO THINKING BERG IS A GREAT APPOINTMENT. ACCORDING TO GARY HICKSON ON RADIO LANCASHIRE, THEY EVEN INSISTED THE SO-CALLED "PRESS CONFERENCE" DID NOT GO OUT LIVE. THEY'VE INFILTRATED THESE COMMENT PAGES AND SHEBBY FAILED TO ANSWER ANY OF THE QUESTION POSED TO HIM APART FROM ONE: HE SAID BERG FITS THE CRITERIA BECAUSE...GET THIS...HE HAS HAD SOME SUCCESS BUT HAS FAILED ALSO!!! SO THAT'S WHAT THEY'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR ALL ALONG...A FAILURE!!! NO WONDER ANDERSON INSISTED ON A PRESS CONFERENCE CONDUCTED BY THE SIDE OF THE PITCH AND NOT TO BE AIRED LIVE....DISGRACEFUL IS NOT ADEQUATE TO DESCRIBE THIS DEBACLE!! I WILL NEVER INVEST A PENNY IN THIS CORRUPT REGIME TILL THEY'VE SOLD UP AND ANDERSON/HENDRY ARE NO LONGER IN CONTROL!!
COME ON KENTARO....GET YOUR KEYBOARD MONKEYS OUT AGAIN TO GIVE ME LOTS OF LOVELY THUMBS DOWNS!!! T0SSERS!!! RIP JACK WALKER WITH HIS BELOVED BLACKBURN ROVERS. I WILL NEVER SUPPORT KENTARO UNITED.
[quote][p][bold]smellthecoffee[/bold] wrote: KENTARO ARE MEDIA DRIVEN...THEY ARE TRYING EVERYTHING IN THEIR POWER TO BRAINWASH ROVERS SUPPORTERS INTO THINKING BERG IS A GREAT APPOINTMENT. ACCORDING TO GARY HICKSON ON RADIO LANCASHIRE, THEY EVEN INSISTED THE SO-CALLED "PRESS CONFERENCE" DID NOT GO OUT LIVE. THEY'VE INFILTRATED THESE COMMENT PAGES AND SHEBBY FAILED TO ANSWER ANY OF THE QUESTION POSED TO HIM APART FROM ONE: HE SAID BERG FITS THE CRITERIA BECAUSE...GET THIS...HE HAS HAD SOME SUCCESS BUT HAS FAILED ALSO!!! SO THAT'S WHAT THEY'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR ALL ALONG...A FAILURE!!! NO WONDER ANDERSON INSISTED ON A PRESS CONFERENCE CONDUCTED BY THE SIDE OF THE PITCH AND NOT TO BE AIRED LIVE....DISGRACEFUL IS NOT ADEQUATE TO DESCRIBE THIS DEBACLE!! I WILL NEVER INVEST A PENNY IN THIS CORRUPT REGIME TILL THEY'VE SOLD UP AND ANDERSON/HENDRY ARE NO LONGER IN CONTROL!![/p][/quote]COME ON KENTARO....GET YOUR KEYBOARD MONKEYS OUT AGAIN TO GIVE ME LOTS OF LOVELY THUMBS DOWNS!!! T0SSERS!!! RIP JACK WALKER WITH HIS BELOVED BLACKBURN ROVERS. I WILL NEVER SUPPORT KENTARO UNITED. smellthecoffee

9:22pm Thu 1 Nov 12

thresholdweller says...

smellthecoffee wrote:
smellthecoffee wrote:
KENTARO ARE MEDIA DRIVEN...THEY ARE TRYING EVERYTHING IN THEIR POWER TO BRAINWASH ROVERS SUPPORTERS INTO THINKING BERG IS A GREAT APPOINTMENT. ACCORDING TO GARY HICKSON ON RADIO LANCASHIRE, THEY EVEN INSISTED THE SO-CALLED "PRESS CONFERENCE" DID NOT GO OUT LIVE. THEY'VE INFILTRATED THESE COMMENT PAGES AND SHEBBY FAILED TO ANSWER ANY OF THE QUESTION POSED TO HIM APART FROM ONE: HE SAID BERG FITS THE CRITERIA BECAUSE...GET THIS...HE HAS HAD SOME SUCCESS BUT HAS FAILED ALSO!!! SO THAT'S WHAT THEY'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR ALL ALONG...A FAILURE!!! NO WONDER ANDERSON INSISTED ON A PRESS CONFERENCE CONDUCTED BY THE SIDE OF THE PITCH AND NOT TO BE AIRED LIVE....DISGRACEFUL IS NOT ADEQUATE TO DESCRIBE THIS DEBACLE!! I WILL NEVER INVEST A PENNY IN THIS CORRUPT REGIME TILL THEY'VE SOLD UP AND ANDERSON/HENDRY ARE NO LONGER IN CONTROL!!
COME ON KENTARO....GET YOUR KEYBOARD MONKEYS OUT AGAIN TO GIVE ME LOTS OF LOVELY THUMBS DOWNS!!! T0SSERS!!! RIP JACK WALKER WITH HIS BELOVED BLACKBURN ROVERS. I WILL NEVER SUPPORT KENTARO UNITED.
If you look on the left hand side of your keyboard,you wil notice a key labelled Caps Lock. Press it down, then your comments will look a little more thoughtful.
[quote][p][bold]smellthecoffee[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]smellthecoffee[/bold] wrote: KENTARO ARE MEDIA DRIVEN...THEY ARE TRYING EVERYTHING IN THEIR POWER TO BRAINWASH ROVERS SUPPORTERS INTO THINKING BERG IS A GREAT APPOINTMENT. ACCORDING TO GARY HICKSON ON RADIO LANCASHIRE, THEY EVEN INSISTED THE SO-CALLED "PRESS CONFERENCE" DID NOT GO OUT LIVE. THEY'VE INFILTRATED THESE COMMENT PAGES AND SHEBBY FAILED TO ANSWER ANY OF THE QUESTION POSED TO HIM APART FROM ONE: HE SAID BERG FITS THE CRITERIA BECAUSE...GET THIS...HE HAS HAD SOME SUCCESS BUT HAS FAILED ALSO!!! SO THAT'S WHAT THEY'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR ALL ALONG...A FAILURE!!! NO WONDER ANDERSON INSISTED ON A PRESS CONFERENCE CONDUCTED BY THE SIDE OF THE PITCH AND NOT TO BE AIRED LIVE....DISGRACEFUL IS NOT ADEQUATE TO DESCRIBE THIS DEBACLE!! I WILL NEVER INVEST A PENNY IN THIS CORRUPT REGIME TILL THEY'VE SOLD UP AND ANDERSON/HENDRY ARE NO LONGER IN CONTROL!![/p][/quote]COME ON KENTARO....GET YOUR KEYBOARD MONKEYS OUT AGAIN TO GIVE ME LOTS OF LOVELY THUMBS DOWNS!!! T0SSERS!!! RIP JACK WALKER WITH HIS BELOVED BLACKBURN ROVERS. I WILL NEVER SUPPORT KENTARO UNITED.[/p][/quote]If you look on the left hand side of your keyboard,you wil notice a key labelled Caps Lock. Press it down, then your comments will look a little more thoughtful. thresholdweller

1:01am Fri 2 Nov 12

kenbro says...

His comments will never look thoughtful. Caps Lock or not.
His comments will never look thoughtful. Caps Lock or not. kenbro

10:42am Fri 2 Nov 12

Abu dabi says...

Henning Berg! How cheap to sell ones soul for a pittance. RIP BRFC 1875-2012
Henning Berg! How cheap to sell ones soul for a pittance. RIP BRFC 1875-2012 Abu dabi

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