Blackburn Rovers striker Rhodes confident of bright future (From Lancashire Telegraph)
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Blackburn Rovers striker Rhodes confident of bright future
1:50pm Thursday 8th November 2012 in Sport
By Andy Cryer, Blackburn Rovers reporter
JORDAN Rhodes believes Blackburn Rovers are heading in the right direction under new boss Henning Berg – and is hoping to make his first home game in charge a match to remember.
Berg will be in the Rovers dug out as boss for the first time for Birmingham City’s Championship visit on Saturday and Rhodes hopes the expected party atmosphere can end with a first win for the Norwegian.
After a miserable first game at the helm at Selhurst Park on Saturday, Berg oversaw a much improved performance as only an injury time equaliser denied Rovers three points and gave Huddersfield an undeserved 2-2 draw on Tuesday night.
And, ahead of Saturday’s visit of Birmingham, Rhodes is looking for more of their midweek form – but this time with maximum points.
The striker said: “It will be a good occasion on Saturday. It’s the manager’s first home game and it is just a shame we have not got the first win for the manager.
“What better setting than the first home game though – against one of my old managers (Lee Clark) so that will be a funny occasion as well.”
And Rhodes admitted that he was pleased with the way Rovers responded to the weekend defeat at Palace with the performance at Huddersfield.
“That was a Blackburn performance on Tuesday,” he added.
“We managed to pass it about, the quality was good and hopefully we have given the fans something to cheer about.
“They will be very disappointed we didn’t get three points.
“That was the way the manager wants to play and everyone associated with Blackburn wants to play. It is just frustrating we did not win.”
Rhodes bagged his sixth goal for Blackburn in Tuesday’s draw with his former employers as he continues to show his clinical finishing, despite spending much of the campaign isolated as a lone striker.
He insists he does not think too much about his own individual fortunes though, as he prefers to focus on the collective.
“It was not the best of first touches but maybe that was a blessing in disguise,” he said of his latest Rovers goal. “I just kept my head down, kept my eye on the ball and made good contact with it.
“It is just disappointing it isn’t in a win.
“Whenever I get the chance I give it my best, and when chances do come I will try my best to hit the target and make the keeper work. Sometimes they go in, sometimes they don’t – that is football.
“Everything seemed to be going our way. We played really well, had the majority of the play but unfortunately the last 10 seconds we feel a little hard done by and came away with the 2-2 draw.
“On reflection we might not have deserved it but that is football.
“Even though we went a goal down, I thought we were very much in it.
“We had good play, created chances. It was just unfortunate we came off without the three points.
“Maybe if you had talked about the draw before the game it would have been a good point but we are disappointed and that is a good sign.
“It shows what direction we are going in.”
Comments(69)
blueblooded
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2:18pm Thu 8 Nov 12
Along with Rochina, he is definitely one of the brighter signings under Venkys - and dare I say Kean's -tenure. I would like now Bruno and some of the other signings to show what they can deliver. But Jordan Rhodes is definitely showing he's not only a force to be reckoned with, but he's a team player and can handle the pressure that's being placed on him. A bit more service and assists as mentioned and sky's the limit with this lad.
roverfoxy
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2:19pm Thu 8 Nov 12
RTID
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2:31pm Thu 8 Nov 12
roverfoxy wrote:Agreed. Rosado could be a very good player. Apparently some top clubs were looking at him.
Three R's for me on Saturday - Rhodes, Rochina and either Richards Or Rosado who I thought looked very good on Tuesday aside of giving the ball away for their goal and falling over when through down the wing! (maybe Richards then!) hahaha!!!
Perhaps he might start pushing for a start in central midfield alongside either Lowe or Murphy.
roverfoxy
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2:42pm Thu 8 Nov 12
RTID wrote:Just refreshing to see Berg willing to give these young, exciting lads a chance! I think if Rochina plays in week in week out we will benefit no end.
roverfoxy wrote: Three R's for me on Saturday - Rhodes, Rochina and either Richards Or Rosado who I thought looked very good on Tuesday aside of giving the ball away for their goal and falling over when through down the wing! (maybe Richards then!) hahaha!!!Agreed. Rosado could be a very good player. Apparently some top clubs were looking at him. Perhaps he might start pushing for a start in central midfield alongside either Lowe or Murphy.
Rhodes looks and sounds a model professional so we should build our side to suit him!
Road Runner Road Runner
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2:47pm Thu 8 Nov 12
His work rate along with his never say die attitude would serve well to the rest of the team, IMO ?
My only real grievance from Tues was the inability in keeping the ball away from the onion bag in those last dying seconds which culminated in the goal thus breaking our B&W hearts, but I saw enough of green shoots under Berg.
Just not having to watch the Odious One on the touchline is heaven !
Henning Bergs B&W army as a great ring to it :)
Good luck Henning in turning around the fortunes of our grand old club - BRFC.
Arte et labore
Harwoodstblue
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2:48pm Thu 8 Nov 12
roverfoxy wrote:Giving the young players a chance can't do any harm. We can't play any worse than we have been doing this last two years.
RTID wrote:Just refreshing to see Berg willing to give these young, exciting lads a chance! I think if Rochina plays in week in week out we will benefit no end.
roverfoxy wrote: Three R's for me on Saturday - Rhodes, Rochina and either Richards Or Rosado who I thought looked very good on Tuesday aside of giving the ball away for their goal and falling over when through down the wing! (maybe Richards then!) hahaha!!!Agreed. Rosado could be a very good player. Apparently some top clubs were looking at him. Perhaps he might start pushing for a start in central midfield alongside either Lowe or Murphy.
Rhodes looks and sounds a model professional so we should build our side to suit him!
Hopefully this will also give the so called experienced pros a kick up the backside.
It may take a while but I think Berg will get it right. There are signs of improvement already.
garyintandem
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2:51pm Thu 8 Nov 12
COYB
Burnley59/60
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3:00pm Thu 8 Nov 12
French Rover
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3:03pm Thu 8 Nov 12
Maybe a Center Half and another striker in place of KR is all we will need in the Jan window?
Harwoodstblue
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3:06pm Thu 8 Nov 12
roverfoxy
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3:08pm Thu 8 Nov 12
Burnley59/60 wrote:Rovers conversation pal, No mention of any Dingles so please Keep your six fingered opinions to yourself and believe me thats all it is - An "opinion"!
Austins a lot better than Rhodes will ever be !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
blueblooded
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3:20pm Thu 8 Nov 12
Burnley59/60 wrote:you wont be saying that after January when he's gone lol
Austins a lot better than Rhodes will ever be !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A Darener
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3:21pm Thu 8 Nov 12
Harwoodstblue wrote:Sorry but Nzonzi left for 3.5 M rising to a possible 5M.
I might be wrong but isn't Nzonzi out on loan, in which case he can come back now that Kean has gone, or did we sell him ??
baz58
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3:22pm Thu 8 Nov 12
roverfoxy wrote:Just remember this Rovers could come and take Austin off the dingles anytime they want, despite Venkys we are still a far superier club with more pride and honours than burnley could ever dream of. That is why we get so many dingles on here, its their little way of feeling like a Rovers fan, their tongues hangout at the name of Blackburn Rovers, they shoot their lo*d every time we score..Sorry lads you will never be one of us....you just aint good enough....dont brag about Austin to much....otherwise we may take him off you.
Burnley59/60 wrote:Rovers conversation pal, No mention of any Dingles so please Keep your six fingered opinions to yourself and believe me thats all it is - An "opinion"!
Austins a lot better than Rhodes will ever be !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
blueblooded
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3:23pm Thu 8 Nov 12
Harwoodstblue wrote:Went to Stoke for 3m HSB.. if I remember rightly it was a loan with an option to buy?
I might be wrong but isn't Nzonzi out on loan, in which case he can come back now that Kean has gone, or did we sell him ??
Boy, so much has gone on this year its all a bit hazy! I thought The Vuk had left at one point!
Bigdel
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3:30pm Thu 8 Nov 12
Burnley59/60 wrote:You're supposed to STIR the moonshine Cleatus, not DRINK it.
Austins a lot better than Rhodes will ever be !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Harwoodstblue
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3:31pm Thu 8 Nov 12
A Darener wrote:Thanks for that Darener... There's been so many in's and out's this last two years I'd forgotten.
Harwoodstblue wrote:Sorry but Nzonzi left for 3.5 M rising to a possible 5M.
I might be wrong but isn't Nzonzi out on loan, in which case he can come back now that Kean has gone, or did we sell him ??
Harwoodstblue
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3:33pm Thu 8 Nov 12
blueblooded wrote:Thanks for that.....Pity, I think he could have done a good job for us under a decent manager.
Harwoodstblue wrote:Went to Stoke for 3m HSB.. if I remember rightly it was a loan with an option to buy?
I might be wrong but isn't Nzonzi out on loan, in which case he can come back now that Kean has gone, or did we sell him ??
Boy, so much has gone on this year its all a bit hazy! I thought The Vuk had left at one point!
Road Runner Road Runner
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3:34pm Thu 8 Nov 12
French Rover wrote:I'm looking forward to what type of team Berg eventually puts together ?
Rhodes is right to feel optimistic especially with Lowe, Givet, Nunes and Best to come back into the side then it gives us more good options and the squad (now that it is being properly managed) is starting to look quite strong.
Maybe a Center Half and another striker in place of KR is all we will need in the Jan window?
Their are many, IMO, that will be retained, but some must be shown the door asap ?
You mention a center half in Jan ? - well for me, Grant Hanley should be shown the door ! He his another Martin Taylor in the making ! In my humble estimation GH, Tuesday was shockingly bad.
I would suggest Berg will want a class CD come Jan. A leader of men would be excellent :)
Arte et labore
makaveli96
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3:48pm Thu 8 Nov 12
The so called "quality" passing was all backwards and sidewards, and on the balance of play a draw was a fair result at best.
French Rover
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4:06pm Thu 8 Nov 12
Road Runner Road Runner wrote:Actually Hanley was atrocious at Palace also...shockingly poor in fact.
French Rover wrote:I'm looking forward to what type of team Berg eventually puts together ?
Rhodes is right to feel optimistic especially with Lowe, Givet, Nunes and Best to come back into the side then it gives us more good options and the squad (now that it is being properly managed) is starting to look quite strong.
Maybe a Center Half and another striker in place of KR is all we will need in the Jan window?
Their are many, IMO, that will be retained, but some must be shown the door asap ?
You mention a center half in Jan ? - well for me, Grant Hanley should be shown the door ! He his another Martin Taylor in the making ! In my humble estimation GH, Tuesday was shockingly bad.
I would suggest Berg will want a class CD come Jan. A leader of men would be excellent :)
Arte et labore
Captain Dreckley
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4:25pm Thu 8 Nov 12
Mike Oxsore
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4:44pm Thu 8 Nov 12
tootsio11
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4:50pm Thu 8 Nov 12
makaveli96 wrote:What complete and utter tosh! Compared to previous performances in the old regime this was a massive step forward
We all ned to give Berg a chance to change things, but I thought we were very poor again against Huddersfield. The so called "quality" passing was all backwards and sidewards, and on the balance of play a draw was a fair result at best.
Another glass half empty fan!
zenoufthebirdcatcher
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4:55pm Thu 8 Nov 12
Harwoodstblue
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4:58pm Thu 8 Nov 12
French Rover wrote:Kean's legacy....."Judge me on my team "
Road Runner Road Runner wrote:Actually Hanley was atrocious at Palace also...shockingly poor in fact.
French Rover wrote:I'm looking forward to what type of team Berg eventually puts together ?
Rhodes is right to feel optimistic especially with Lowe, Givet, Nunes and Best to come back into the side then it gives us more good options and the squad (now that it is being properly managed) is starting to look quite strong.
Maybe a Center Half and another striker in place of KR is all we will need in the Jan window?
Their are many, IMO, that will be retained, but some must be shown the door asap ?
You mention a center half in Jan ? - well for me, Grant Hanley should be shown the door ! He his another Martin Taylor in the making ! In my humble estimation GH, Tuesday was shockingly bad.
I would suggest Berg will want a class CD come Jan. A leader of men would be excellent :)
Arte et labore
The team that Kean " built ." or was it demolished.
Deadwoodchamps
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5:23pm Thu 8 Nov 12
Ps. This rant has nothing to do with the above report, it's merely a pop at the numpties and I know it winds you up!! MK Dons 2 barstewards 1..................
Whoooooooo hoooooooo ;-)
Pps. Just waiting to see how long it takes for the 1st angry boy to respond ;-)
Pps. Just off back t' funny farm...... nim nim nim nim ooooh!
realisticrovers
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5:24pm Thu 8 Nov 12
Burnley59/60 wrote:**** off dip **** go fiddle with your sister
Austins a lot better than Rhodes will ever be !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rovers75
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5:25pm Thu 8 Nov 12
Burnley59/60 wrote:Which is why he won't be at that cesspit for long.
Austins a lot better than Rhodes will ever be !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
owd nick
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5:27pm Thu 8 Nov 12
Road Runner Road Runner wrote:How about John Terry, obviously on his way out at Chelsea.
French Rover wrote:I'm looking forward to what type of team Berg eventually puts together ?
Rhodes is right to feel optimistic especially with Lowe, Givet, Nunes and Best to come back into the side then it gives us more good options and the squad (now that it is being properly managed) is starting to look quite strong.
Maybe a Center Half and another striker in place of KR is all we will need in the Jan window?
Their are many, IMO, that will be retained, but some must be shown the door asap ?
You mention a center half in Jan ? - well for me, Grant Hanley should be shown the door ! He his another Martin Taylor in the making ! In my humble estimation GH, Tuesday was shockingly bad.
I would suggest Berg will want a class CD come Jan. A leader of men would be excellent :)
Arte et labore
Rovers75
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5:28pm Thu 8 Nov 12
Mike Oxsore wrote:'brainwashed and just as deluded'
Gave Huddersfield an undeserved 2-2 draw ! You've neglected to mention cheating Markus ROLLsons Tom Daley dive, did he deserve the penalty for that? Cryer, did you actually go to the match? You've clearly been reporting on Rovers too long as you have become brainwashed and just as deluded as the vast majority of the supporters who come on here and are convinced they live in a football utopia.
oh the irony
Captain Dreckley
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5:37pm Thu 8 Nov 12
Rovers75 wrote:Charlie Austin will leave Burnley for a bigger club in January just like Eddie Howe did.
Burnley59/60 wrote:Which is why he won't be at that cesspit for long.
Austins a lot better than Rhodes will ever be !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rovers75
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5:45pm Thu 8 Nov 12
Deadwoodchamps wrote:No ones angry, if anything highly amused at the desperation ;)
For ALL the barsteward followers out there & I know there must be at least of 3 of you who can string a sentence together to respond ;-) ......... rovers have no god given right to be in the Premiership, you earn the right to be there. No point throwing money at a team to buy success (95). You do have some decent players, but unfortunately your boys are under performing and will find it difficult to get back in the Prem 1st time of asking.
Ps. This rant has nothing to do with the above report, it's merely a pop at the numpties and I know it winds you up!! MK Dons 2 barstewards 1..................
Whoooooooo hoooooooo ;-)
Pps. Just waiting to see how long it takes for the 1st angry boy to respond ;-)
Pps. Just off back t' funny farm...... nim nim nim nim ooooh!
MK Dons 2 - barstewards 1? Oh the sleep I lost over that one
big kisses as ever
Mike Oxsore
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5:56pm Thu 8 Nov 12
Captain Dreckley wrote:Do you mean Just like "THE YAK" did when he jumped off the rat infested sinking Rovers ship and signed for that force in world football....GUANGHZO
Rovers75 wrote:Charlie Austin will leave Burnley for a bigger club in January just like Eddie Howe did.
Burnley59/60 wrote:Which is why he won't be at that cesspit for long.
Austins a lot better than Rhodes will ever be !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
U R&F FC ???
Road Runner Road Runner
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5:59pm Thu 8 Nov 12
owd nick wrote:Contentious if not an excellent choice, OwdNick ! :)
Road Runner Road Runner wrote:How about John Terry, obviously on his way out at Chelsea.
French Rover wrote:I'm looking forward to what type of team Berg eventually puts together ?
Rhodes is right to feel optimistic especially with Lowe, Givet, Nunes and Best to come back into the side then it gives us more good options and the squad (now that it is being properly managed) is starting to look quite strong.
Maybe a Center Half and another striker in place of KR is all we will need in the Jan window?
Their are many, IMO, that will be retained, but some must be shown the door asap ?
You mention a center half in Jan ? - well for me, Grant Hanley should be shown the door ! He his another Martin Taylor in the making ! In my humble estimation GH, Tuesday was shockingly bad.
I would suggest Berg will want a class CD come Jan. A leader of men would be excellent :)
Arte et labore
Is JT another CH in the making, I ask myself ?
The mold of any of those two mentioned above without the baggage would be superlative !!
Aah, we can dream can't we :)
Arte et labore
Captain Dreckley
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6:06pm Thu 8 Nov 12
Mike Oxsore wrote:Yak was a player coming to the end of his career looking for a final payday and good luck to him. Austin on the other hand will be looking for an ambitious club that invests in the squad and achieve. If you look at Burnley and the money from cup runs, player sales and parachute payments, where has it gone?
Captain Dreckley wrote:Do you mean Just like "THE YAK" did when he jumped off the rat infested sinking Rovers ship and signed for that force in world football....GUANGHZO
Rovers75 wrote:Charlie Austin will leave Burnley for a bigger club in January just like Eddie Howe did.
Burnley59/60 wrote:Which is why he won't be at that cesspit for long.
Austins a lot better than Rhodes will ever be !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
U R&F FC ???
Rovers75
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6:14pm Thu 8 Nov 12
Mike Oxsore wrote:ha ha ha, the worst possible comparison. What a fool.
Captain Dreckley wrote:Do you mean Just like "THE YAK" did when he jumped off the rat infested sinking Rovers ship and signed for that force in world football....GUANGHZO
Rovers75 wrote:Charlie Austin will leave Burnley for a bigger club in January just like Eddie Howe did.
Burnley59/60 wrote:Which is why he won't be at that cesspit for long.
Austins a lot better than Rhodes will ever be !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
U R&F FC ???
Mike Oxsore
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6:28pm Thu 8 Nov 12
Rovers75 wrote:I don't think so me old soup stained mucker, he saw which way you were going and had the good sense to jump off, he clearly chose a much bigger club and couldn't wait to hot foot it to the other side of the world to get away from Trampwood.
Mike Oxsore wrote:ha ha ha, the worst possible comparison. What a fool.
Captain Dreckley wrote:Do you mean Just like "THE YAK" did when he jumped off the rat infested sinking Rovers ship and signed for that force in world football....GUANGHZO
Rovers75 wrote:Charlie Austin will leave Burnley for a bigger club in January just like Eddie Howe did.
Burnley59/60 wrote:Which is why he won't be at that cesspit for long.
Austins a lot better than Rhodes will ever be !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
U R&F FC ???
Mike Oxsore
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6:30pm Thu 8 Nov 12
Captain Dreckley wrote:He was a Premiership footballer he was rich already. Money wasn't an issue for him, he simply left for a bigger club, Captain Birdseye! You know I'm right.
Mike Oxsore wrote:Yak was a player coming to the end of his career looking for a final payday and good luck to him. Austin on the other hand will be looking for an ambitious club that invests in the squad and achieve. If you look at Burnley and the money from cup runs, player sales and parachute payments, where has it gone?
Captain Dreckley wrote:Do you mean Just like "THE YAK" did when he jumped off the rat infested sinking Rovers ship and signed for that force in world football....GUANGHZO
Rovers75 wrote:Charlie Austin will leave Burnley for a bigger club in January just like Eddie Howe did.
Burnley59/60 wrote:Which is why he won't be at that cesspit for long.
Austins a lot better than Rhodes will ever be !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
U R&F FC ???
Rovers75
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6:33pm Thu 8 Nov 12
Captain Dreckley wrote:I'll tell you where it's gone pal, it's gone on keeping their club afloat. They're skint. They got lucky with Coyle taking a sh1t team to the promised land but he soon got out of that swamp as soon as a bigger club came knocking. Just like Eddie whats he called. Austin will be gone very soon for a pitance of his real value, such is their financial position and once Dyche starts getting interest from bigger clubs he'll be gone.
Mike Oxsore wrote:Yak was a player coming to the end of his career looking for a final payday and good luck to him. Austin on the other hand will be looking for an ambitious club that invests in the squad and achieve. If you look at Burnley and the money from cup runs, player sales and parachute payments, where has it gone?
Captain Dreckley wrote:Do you mean Just like "THE YAK" did when he jumped off the rat infested sinking Rovers ship and signed for that force in world football....GUANGHZO
Rovers75 wrote:Charlie Austin will leave Burnley for a bigger club in January just like Eddie Howe did.
Burnley59/60 wrote:Which is why he won't be at that cesspit for long.
Austins a lot better than Rhodes will ever be !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
U R&F FC ???
That's why they're so angry. Years of being sh1t on. Bless 'em.
Rovers75
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6:44pm Thu 8 Nov 12
Mike Oxsore wrote:Whey hey, superb Mike you filthy ape.
Rovers75 wrote:I don't think so me old soup stained mucker, he saw which way you were going and had the good sense to jump off, he clearly chose a much bigger club and couldn't wait to hot foot it to the other side of the world to get away from Trampwood.
Mike Oxsore wrote:ha ha ha, the worst possible comparison. What a fool.
Captain Dreckley wrote:Do you mean Just like "THE YAK" did when he jumped off the rat infested sinking Rovers ship and signed for that force in world football....GUANGHZO
Rovers75 wrote:Charlie Austin will leave Burnley for a bigger club in January just like Eddie Howe did.
Burnley59/60 wrote:Which is why he won't be at that cesspit for long.
Austins a lot better than Rhodes will ever be !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
U R&F FC ???
Just remind me again why Coyle and Howe left?
Your comedy gold on here, thanks for the laughs.....
Why's your c0ck sore anyway? Have you been trying to smash one up your whippets brown star again?
Mike Oxsore
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6:44pm Thu 8 Nov 12
Rovers75 wrote:Now you're just clutching at straws, you carry on living in the past if it makes you happy Rover75 that appears to be par for the course with you lot. How ironic that the number 75 is the same amount of plastic fans that have returned to Trampwood since the revolution.
Captain Dreckley wrote:I'll tell you where it's gone pal, it's gone on keeping their club afloat. They're skint. They got lucky with Coyle taking a sh1t team to the promised land but he soon got out of that swamp as soon as a bigger club came knocking. Just like Eddie whats he called. Austin will be gone very soon for a pitance of his real value, such is their financial position and once Dyche starts getting interest from bigger clubs he'll be gone.
Mike Oxsore wrote:Yak was a player coming to the end of his career looking for a final payday and good luck to him. Austin on the other hand will be looking for an ambitious club that invests in the squad and achieve. If you look at Burnley and the money from cup runs, player sales and parachute payments, where has it gone?
Captain Dreckley wrote:Do you mean Just like "THE YAK" did when he jumped off the rat infested sinking Rovers ship and signed for that force in world football....GUANGHZO
Rovers75 wrote:Charlie Austin will leave Burnley for a bigger club in January just like Eddie Howe did.
Burnley59/60 wrote:Which is why he won't be at that cesspit for long.
Austins a lot better than Rhodes will ever be !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
U R&F FC ???
That's why they're so angry. Years of being sh1t on. Bless 'em.
Mike Oxsore
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6:49pm Thu 8 Nov 12
Rovers75 wrote:Ha ha ha brilliant, a genuinely funny come back Rover, I'm honestly laughing! I dont really have a reply to that mate! :)
Mike Oxsore wrote:Whey hey, superb Mike you filthy ape.
Rovers75 wrote:I don't think so me old soup stained mucker, he saw which way you were going and had the good sense to jump off, he clearly chose a much bigger club and couldn't wait to hot foot it to the other side of the world to get away from Trampwood.
Mike Oxsore wrote:ha ha ha, the worst possible comparison. What a fool.
Captain Dreckley wrote:Do you mean Just like "THE YAK" did when he jumped off the rat infested sinking Rovers ship and signed for that force in world football....GUANGHZO
Rovers75 wrote:Charlie Austin will leave Burnley for a bigger club in January just like Eddie Howe did.
Burnley59/60 wrote:Which is why he won't be at that cesspit for long.
Austins a lot better than Rhodes will ever be !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
U R&F FC ???
Just remind me again why Coyle and Howe left?
Your comedy gold on here, thanks for the laughs.....
Why's your c0ck sore anyway? Have you been trying to smash one up your whippets brown star again?
Babbar Divino
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7:13pm Thu 8 Nov 12
blueblooded wrote:He might b gone in January but it will be to the premier league for a tidy sum. He won't be going anywhere near plankwood as you're unable to sell enough Kentucky to afford him especially with the OAPs Agent Kean brought in on long contracts to give you one of the biggest wage liabilities in the Chumpionship.
Burnley59/60 wrote:you wont be saying that after January when he's gone lol
Austins a lot better than Rhodes will ever be !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Deadwoodchamps
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7:17pm Thu 8 Nov 12
Rovers75 wrote:........ And the 1st one bites...... gotcha!!
Deadwoodchamps wrote:No ones angry, if anything highly amused at the desperation ;)
For ALL the barsteward followers out there & I know there must be at least of 3 of you who can string a sentence together to respond ;-) ......... rovers have no god given right to be in the Premiership, you earn the right to be there. No point throwing money at a team to buy success (95). You do have some decent players, but unfortunately your boys are under performing and will find it difficult to get back in the Prem 1st time of asking.
Ps. This rant has nothing to do with the above report, it's merely a pop at the numpties and I know it winds you up!! MK Dons 2 barstewards 1..................
Whoooooooo hoooooooo ;-)
Pps. Just waiting to see how long it takes for the 1st angry boy to respond ;-)
Pps. Just off back t' funny farm...... nim nim nim nim ooooh!
MK Dons 2 - barstewards 1? Oh the sleep I lost over that one
big kisses as ever
Just can't resist the bait can you numbnuts ;-) Whooooooooo hooooooo pune army, pune army!!
Heard that Mickey Mouse had a rovers75 watch....... it no longer ticks, tick tock tick tock no more!
Deadwoodchamps
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7:55pm Thu 8 Nov 12
goldfinger59
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8:09pm Thu 8 Nov 12
Burnley59/60 wrote:Oh Yeah!!!!!!!!!!
Austins a lot better than Rhodes will ever be !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And my Dad is bigger than your Dad,and in this case it's true, cos "your Mums your Dad" so get back on your own comments page with all the other six fingered trolls.
flowersorseaman?
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8:13pm Thu 8 Nov 12
French Rover wrote:But Berg likes to play 442 and we don't posses a right winger. Well apart from CKR but he ain't gonna cover his full back. Also crying out for a midfield general that will allow the talented lads to play around him. Not sure where to start at the back, just pray givet can play every minute til end of season!
Rhodes is right to feel optimistic especially with Lowe, Givet, Nunes and Best to come back into the side then it gives us more good options and the squad (now that it is being properly managed) is starting to look quite strong.
Maybe a Center Half and another striker in place of KR is all we will need in the Jan window?
Batty23
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8:24pm Thu 8 Nov 12
Deadwoodchamps wrote:Is posting on the Rovers page as close as you get to having a conversation with anyone?
The bait sure tastes good, as victim No2 succumbs! Like taking candie from the proverbial ;-) spanglish!!
Do you tell your Mum that we are your friends?
You know there's a big wide world outside your bedroom window. Or are you not allowed out since you got caught with your sister and they had to put a tag around your ankle?
blueblooded
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8:27pm Thu 8 Nov 12
Deadwoodchamps wrote:Not really. You've just run out of ideas you boring inbred.
The bait sure tastes good, as victim No2 succumbs! Like taking candie from the proverbial ;-) spanglish!!
Rovers75
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8:28pm Thu 8 Nov 12
Mike Oxsore wrote:lol all a bit of fun eh... if there was no banter it'd be boring ;)
Rovers75 wrote:Ha ha ha brilliant, a genuinely funny come back Rover, I'm honestly laughing! I dont really have a reply to that mate! :)
Mike Oxsore wrote:Whey hey, superb Mike you filthy ape.
Rovers75 wrote:I don't think so me old soup stained mucker, he saw which way you were going and had the good sense to jump off, he clearly chose a much bigger club and couldn't wait to hot foot it to the other side of the world to get away from Trampwood.
Mike Oxsore wrote:ha ha ha, the worst possible comparison. What a fool.
Captain Dreckley wrote:Do you mean Just like "THE YAK" did when he jumped off the rat infested sinking Rovers ship and signed for that force in world football....GUANGHZO
Rovers75 wrote:Charlie Austin will leave Burnley for a bigger club in January just like Eddie Howe did.
Burnley59/60 wrote:Which is why he won't be at that cesspit for long.
Austins a lot better than Rhodes will ever be !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
U R&F FC ???
Just remind me again why Coyle and Howe left?
Your comedy gold on here, thanks for the laughs.....
Why's your c0ck sore anyway? Have you been trying to smash one up your whippets brown star again?
stick to football
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8:29pm Thu 8 Nov 12
noddymcleod
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8:31pm Thu 8 Nov 12
Can't make out the Rhodes transfer, he's certainly very promising but stumping up 8m was against the grain of the usual purchase policy of Venkys. Mad reckless gamble to try to show willing ? Anyone got any inside story on this ?
Rovers75
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8:47pm Thu 8 Nov 12
Deadwoodchamps wrote:BOOM, I'll take on the chin.... 1-0 to you big boy....Your not the regular sort of dingle are you? I imagine you wear socks with your flip-flops and your Y-Fronts under your arm pits, instead of the white shell suit and Rockports all the other things wear, you sweat stained mess :D
Rovers75 wrote:........ And the 1st one bites...... gotcha!!
Deadwoodchamps wrote:No ones angry, if anything highly amused at the desperation ;)
For ALL the barsteward followers out there & I know there must be at least of 3 of you who can string a sentence together to respond ;-) ......... rovers have no god given right to be in the Premiership, you earn the right to be there. No point throwing money at a team to buy success (95). You do have some decent players, but unfortunately your boys are under performing and will find it difficult to get back in the Prem 1st time of asking.
Ps. This rant has nothing to do with the above report, it's merely a pop at the numpties and I know it winds you up!! MK Dons 2 barstewards 1..................
Whoooooooo hoooooooo ;-)
Pps. Just waiting to see how long it takes for the 1st angry boy to respond ;-)
Pps. Just off back t' funny farm...... nim nim nim nim ooooh!
MK Dons 2 - barstewards 1? Oh the sleep I lost over that one
big kisses as ever
Just can't resist the bait can you numbnuts ;-) Whooooooooo hooooooo pune army, pune army!!
Heard that Mickey Mouse had a rovers75 watch....... it no longer ticks, tick tock tick tock no more!
blueblooded
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8:49pm Thu 8 Nov 12
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What the?
blueblooded
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9:22pm Thu 8 Nov 12
"Rovers row: Blackburn fan keeps revealing Berg's team... The new boss is NOT amused
Blackburn boss Henning Berg has been left fuming – by a fan that keeps revealing his team selections.
The new Rovers manager is keen to keep his line-ups under wraps to try and catch opponents by surprise. But a supporter who lives near their training ground in Brockhall has been revealing the starting 11 the day before matches.
Now Berg wants the fan, who goes under the name ‘Rovers4Good’ on the BRFCS website, to stop.
He said: 'Wait until an hour before kick-off, or even an hour and 10 minutes so they have it 10 minutes early.
'It could be that extra one per cent and we need to get people to understand that. 'The more we can keep back from our opponents will be a good thing and we’re aware of things coming out from the outside.
Ahead of the game: Grant Hanley (left) celebrates his goal against Sheffield Wednesday this season
'We’ll have to look into it and see what we can do to make sure what we do on the training pitch is not put on the Internet. 'If I wanted to make big changes for a game, it could have an effect.
'It’s good that they’re interested in the team – but they don’t have to put it out!'
What an azzwipe this Rovers4Good is.. he might as well be a dingle!
silverstan
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9:32pm Thu 8 Nov 12
Harwoodstblue wrote:And quite frankly, good riddance to bad rubbish !!!
I might be wrong but isn't Nzonzi out on loan, in which case he can come back now that Kean has gone, or did we sell him ??
Batty23
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9:33pm Thu 8 Nov 12
Burnley59/60 wrote:In January we'll have Rhodes and Best up front.
Austins a lot better than Rhodes will ever be !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You will have?
French Rover
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10:36pm Thu 8 Nov 12
flowersorseaman? wrote:I know what you mean about the defense - but even though it is most fans perception that we are shipping loads of goals every game, actually there are only two teams in this league that have conceded LESS goals than the Rovers. (We conceded 18). Think what we can achieve if Berg manages to tighten the back four up....
French Rover wrote:But Berg likes to play 442 and we don't posses a right winger. Well apart from CKR but he ain't gonna cover his full back. Also crying out for a midfield general that will allow the talented lads to play around him. Not sure where to start at the back, just pray givet can play every minute til end of season!
Rhodes is right to feel optimistic especially with Lowe, Givet, Nunes and Best to come back into the side then it gives us more good options and the squad (now that it is being properly managed) is starting to look quite strong.
Maybe a Center Half and another striker in place of KR is all we will need in the Jan window?
realisticrovers
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11:34pm Thu 8 Nov 12
blueblooded wrote:He probably is!!!!!!!!!
If you cant see the link.. its from the Daily Fail:
"Rovers row: Blackburn fan keeps revealing Berg's team... The new boss is NOT amused
Blackburn boss Henning Berg has been left fuming – by a fan that keeps revealing his team selections.
The new Rovers manager is keen to keep his line-ups under wraps to try and catch opponents by surprise. But a supporter who lives near their training ground in Brockhall has been revealing the starting 11 the day before matches.
Now Berg wants the fan, who goes under the name ‘Rovers4Good’ on the BRFCS website, to stop.
He said: 'Wait until an hour before kick-off, or even an hour and 10 minutes so they have it 10 minutes early.
'It could be that extra one per cent and we need to get people to understand that. 'The more we can keep back from our opponents will be a good thing and we’re aware of things coming out from the outside.
Ahead of the game: Grant Hanley (left) celebrates his goal against Sheffield Wednesday this season
'We’ll have to look into it and see what we can do to make sure what we do on the training pitch is not put on the Internet. 'If I wanted to make big changes for a game, it could have an effect.
'It’s good that they’re interested in the team – but they don’t have to put it out!'
What an azzwipe this Rovers4Good is.. he might as well be a dingle!
earwego
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12:14am Fri 9 Nov 12
Rovers75 wrote:Swindon 3 Turdville 1 22 Sept Capital one Cup. Oh the shame.
Deadwoodchamps wrote:No ones angry, if anything highly amused at the desperation ;)
For ALL the barsteward followers out there & I know there must be at least of 3 of you who can string a sentence together to respond ;-) ......... rovers have no god given right to be in the Premiership, you earn the right to be there. No point throwing money at a team to buy success (95). You do have some decent players, but unfortunately your boys are under performing and will find it difficult to get back in the Prem 1st time of asking.
Ps. This rant has nothing to do with the above report, it's merely a pop at the numpties and I know it winds you up!! MK Dons 2 barstewards 1..................
Whoooooooo hoooooooo ;-)
Pps. Just waiting to see how long it takes for the 1st angry boy to respond ;-)
Pps. Just off back t' funny farm...... nim nim nim nim ooooh!
MK Dons 2 - barstewards 1? Oh the sleep I lost over that one
big kisses as ever
ronnie clayton
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3:01am Fri 9 Nov 12
French Rover wrote:what about bringing in a defensive coach ?
Rhodes is right to feel optimistic especially with Lowe, Givet, Nunes and Best to come back into the side then it gives us more good options and the squad (now that it is being properly managed) is starting to look quite strong.
Maybe a Center Half and another striker in place of KR is all we will need in the Jan window?
Babbar Divino
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6:07am Fri 9 Nov 12
Batty23 wrote:A few more quid in the bank and scouting for the next Rodriguez or Austin. You will still have Murphy, Gomes and the rest of Dads Army not to mention Shebby the Malaysian Maestro
Burnley59/60 wrote:In January we'll have Rhodes and Best up front.
Austins a lot better than Rhodes will ever be !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You will have?
greenscreener
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8:05am Fri 9 Nov 12
French Rover wrote:Are you happy with central midfield, Mr French ? I think we need to solve that problem more urgently than we need another Striker if Best is going to be available.
Rhodes is right to feel optimistic especially with Lowe, Givet, Nunes and Best to come back into the side then it gives us more good options and the squad (now that it is being properly managed) is starting to look quite strong.
Maybe a Center Half and another striker in place of KR is all we will need in the Jan window?
Lowe looks good next to Etuhu or Murphy, but then so would I. Maybe Vucevic can settle in there, I think its more natural for him than on the wing, but the buffoon didn't use him enough for anyone to really know !
My thoughts now turn to Saturday and I'm thinking Etuhu rather than Murphy, for a bit more physical presence. From memory, Birmingham are a big side, using and giving away a lot of set plays, so maybe MGP too.
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8:47am Fri 9 Nov 12
French Rover
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10:56am Fri 9 Nov 12
greenscreener wrote:With a fit Dunn and Lowe and with Etuhu, Pederson, Markus Olsson, Rosado and yes even Mr. Murphy (but only if he starts to shape up) plus Simon, Nunes and Formica then actually midfield is not too bad.
French Rover wrote:Are you happy with central midfield, Mr French ? I think we need to solve that problem more urgently than we need another Striker if Best is going to be available.
Rhodes is right to feel optimistic especially with Lowe, Givet, Nunes and Best to come back into the side then it gives us more good options and the squad (now that it is being properly managed) is starting to look quite strong.
Maybe a Center Half and another striker in place of KR is all we will need in the Jan window?
Lowe looks good next to Etuhu or Murphy, but then so would I. Maybe Vucevic can settle in there, I think its more natural for him than on the wing, but the buffoon didn't use him enough for anyone to really know !
My thoughts now turn to Saturday and I'm thinking Etuhu rather than Murphy, for a bit more physical presence. From memory, Birmingham are a big side, using and giving away a lot of set plays, so maybe MGP too.
I almost forgot but we also have Raheen Hanley, Jorge, Cotton, Morris and Linganzi as midfield back-up...so maybe we could unload a couple of these and look to bring in a Robbie Savage type of player...?
greenscreener
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11:48am Fri 9 Nov 12
French Rover wrote:Sadly not one of them seems to fit the mould of a strong central midfield presence, in the mould of Batty, Flitcroft, Carsley, Savage...
greenscreener wrote:With a fit Dunn and Lowe and with Etuhu, Pederson, Markus Olsson, Rosado and yes even Mr. Murphy (but only if he starts to shape up) plus Simon, Nunes and Formica then actually midfield is not too bad.
French Rover wrote:Are you happy with central midfield, Mr French ? I think we need to solve that problem more urgently than we need another Striker if Best is going to be available.
Rhodes is right to feel optimistic especially with Lowe, Givet, Nunes and Best to come back into the side then it gives us more good options and the squad (now that it is being properly managed) is starting to look quite strong.
Maybe a Center Half and another striker in place of KR is all we will need in the Jan window?
Lowe looks good next to Etuhu or Murphy, but then so would I. Maybe Vucevic can settle in there, I think its more natural for him than on the wing, but the buffoon didn't use him enough for anyone to really know !
My thoughts now turn to Saturday and I'm thinking Etuhu rather than Murphy, for a bit more physical presence. From memory, Birmingham are a big side, using and giving away a lot of set plays, so maybe MGP too.
I almost forgot but we also have Raheen Hanley, Jorge, Cotton, Morris and Linganzi as midfield back-up...so maybe we could unload a couple of these and look to bring in a Robbie Savage type of player...?
Now then, Linganzi, the name sounds familiar, does he really exist ?
French Rover
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12:44pm Fri 9 Nov 12
greenscreener wrote:Was he one of Sams signings.....? One of the several he made that were all going to become the 'next Viera'..?
French Rover wrote:Sadly not one of them seems to fit the mould of a strong central midfield presence, in the mould of Batty, Flitcroft, Carsley, Savage...
greenscreener wrote:With a fit Dunn and Lowe and with Etuhu, Pederson, Markus Olsson, Rosado and yes even Mr. Murphy (but only if he starts to shape up) plus Simon, Nunes and Formica then actually midfield is not too bad.
French Rover wrote:Are you happy with central midfield, Mr French ? I think we need to solve that problem more urgently than we need another Striker if Best is going to be available.
Rhodes is right to feel optimistic especially with Lowe, Givet, Nunes and Best to come back into the side then it gives us more good options and the squad (now that it is being properly managed) is starting to look quite strong.
Maybe a Center Half and another striker in place of KR is all we will need in the Jan window?
Lowe looks good next to Etuhu or Murphy, but then so would I. Maybe Vucevic can settle in there, I think its more natural for him than on the wing, but the buffoon didn't use him enough for anyone to really know !
My thoughts now turn to Saturday and I'm thinking Etuhu rather than Murphy, for a bit more physical presence. From memory, Birmingham are a big side, using and giving away a lot of set plays, so maybe MGP too.
I almost forgot but we also have Raheen Hanley, Jorge, Cotton, Morris and Linganzi as midfield back-up...so maybe we could unload a couple of these and look to bring in a Robbie Savage type of player...?
Now then, Linganzi, the name sounds familiar, does he really exist ?
He went on loan to Preston at one stage but he is still on the periphery of our present squad. Maybe Appleton will sign him for Blackpool as he looked at him closley when he was at Pompey?
passingfootball says...
2:02pm Thu 8 Nov 12