Blackburn Rovers close to sealing King loan deal (From Lancashire Telegraph)

Daily Mail are running a story that Rovers want Brad Freidal to come back to play and take up a coaching role!!! :-))))

Waiting for the Green light from Venkys? That's like waiting for father christmas on August Bank Holiday. Long wait.

Hovis1945 wrote:
Daily Mail are running a story that Rovers want Brad Freidal to come back to play and take up a coaching role!!! :-))))

yes just read that too, full story....

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Friedel, Friedel, Friedel...

Let's get him in for when we play the Dingles

merlinrabbit wrote:
Waiting for the Green light from Venkys? That's like waiting for father christmas on August Bank Holiday. Long wait.

Absolutely correct Merlin, but notice the thumbs down......Unfortunat
ely though, for some on here, you aren't allowed to say anything negative about Venkys, even after all the sh!te we have put up with from them.

Cant we get Phil Jones back on loan too?

I think it's a terrible idea getting in Friedel. No matter how good Friedel is, Robinson has stuck by us and now Henning wants to get his mate in.

Friedel also only has max 2 years left in him. And then who??

Bad choice I think.

SaffaRover wrote:
I think it's a terrible idea getting in Friedel. No matter how good Friedel is, Robinson has stuck by us and now Henning wants to get his mate in.

Friedel also only has max 2 years left in him. And then who??

Bad choice I think.

It's not a matter of "Getting his mate in," It's a matter of getting a better goalkeeper. Robinson never has been anywhere near as good a keeper as Friedel.....IMO.

Harwoodstblue wrote:

SaffaRover wrote: I think it's a terrible idea getting in Friedel. No matter how good Friedel is, Robinson has stuck by us and now Henning wants to get his mate in. Friedel also only has max 2 years left in him. And then who?? Bad choice I think.

It's not a matter of "Getting his mate in," It's a matter of getting a better goalkeeper. Robinson never has been anywhere near as good a keeper as Friedel.....IMO.

Ok fair enough on the mate thing. But I just think it's a little short-sighted though, however if he helps getting us back into the Premier League then so be it.

Actually I've changed my mind. Get him in. Haha.

That seems like a big (and quite tough on Robbo and Kean) decision that Berg is being linked to if it is true. But even if it is for real then I really cannot see Spurs allowing Friedel to leave. Most top clubs have two top class keepers - as long as they can keep them happy. Look at Manure for instance. I don't think there is any substance in this story though it raises an interesting question regards Robbo v Friedel and who is the best? If it was 5 years ago I would have said Brad without a doubt - but right now not so sure...

What causes Venkys to wait overnight to make a decision? We're looking to sign a kid on loan - not very expensive wages - no transfer fee. Bloody hell, what is there to sleep on? They are just bloody morons!

Do we really need him here? we got players who can play in this role.

Green Light by venkys- time there sold the club and give the club to someone who cares.

Is Eckersley playing? wrote:
What causes Venkys to wait overnight to make a decision? We're looking to sign a kid on loan - not very expensive wages - no transfer fee. Bloody hell, what is there to sleep on? They are just bloody morons!

time-zones maybe??

Is Eckersley playing? wrote:
What causes Venkys to wait overnight to make a decision? We're looking to sign a kid on loan - not very expensive wages - no transfer fee. Bloody hell, what is there to sleep on? They are just bloody morons!

And they're supposed to be rich as well aren't they ? Whats a few weeks wages to supposedly rich owners ? Perhaps the Friedel AND King thing has confused them.

blueblooded wrote:

Is Eckersley playing? wrote:
What causes Venkys to wait overnight to make a decision? We're looking to sign a kid on loan - not very expensive wages - no transfer fee. Bloody hell, what is there to sleep on? They are just bloody morons!

time-zones maybe??

They should be up by now, it's 5.30 pm over there.

Ryanb74 wrote:
Cant we get Phil Jones back on loan too?

Too young, i see the pl push plan now, Hendry already on board, Berg and now Friedel..

Shearer, Le Saux, Sherwood and the rest should be announced soon to guarantee our return to the premiership.. and maybe even the title next year!

It'll be like the 95 reunion meets The Expendables..

..and yes I know he wasnt in the 95 squad.. but you get my gist lol

Harwoodstblue wrote:

blueblooded wrote:

Is Eckersley playing? wrote:
What causes Venkys to wait overnight to make a decision? We're looking to sign a kid on loan - not very expensive wages - no transfer fee. Bloody hell, what is there to sleep on? They are just bloody morons!

time-zones maybe??

They should be up by now, it's 5.30 pm over there.

True. Maybe Mrs D cant make decisions without stevie baby?

Then again the decision on him was endless so maybe not.

I hear they may be making an appearance at the dingle game.. for their sake I hope our winning streak continues that day!

blueblooded wrote:

Harwoodstblue wrote:

blueblooded wrote:

Is Eckersley playing? wrote:
What causes Venkys to wait overnight to make a decision? We're looking to sign a kid on loan - not very expensive wages - no transfer fee. Bloody hell, what is there to sleep on? They are just bloody morons!

time-zones maybe??

They should be up by now, it's 5.30 pm over there.

True. Maybe Mrs D cant make decisions without stevie baby?

Then again the decision on him was endless so maybe not.

I hear they may be making an appearance at the dingle game.. for their sake I hope our winning streak continues that day!

Aye, they couldn't have picked a worse one to attend if the unthinkable happens.

Great idea to bring Brad back! Far better goalie than Robbo! How long is it going to take for Robbo to realise that just hoofing the ball upfield to the opposing team every time he gets it is the wrong thing to do! Every match he just gives the ball back to the opposition. Brad distributes the ball much more intelligently.

Great idea to bring Brad back! Far better goalie than Robbo! How long is it going to take for Robbo to realise that just hoofing the ball upfield to the opposing team every time he gets it is the wrong thing to do! Every match he just gives the ball back to the opposition. Brad distributes the ball much more intelligently.

Great idea to bring Brad back! Far better goalie than Robbo! How long is it going to take for Robbo to realise that just hoofing the ball upfield to the opposing team every time he gets it is the wrong thing to do! Every match he just gives the ball back to the opposition. Brad distributes the ball much more intelligently.

Great idea to bring Brad back! Far better goalie than Robbo! How long is it going to take for Robbo to realise that just hoofing the ball upfield to the opposing team every time he gets it is the wrong thing to do! Every match he just gives the ball back to the opposition. Brad distributes the ball much more intelligently.

Harwoodstblue wrote:

blueblooded wrote:

Harwoodstblue wrote:

blueblooded wrote:

Is Eckersley playing? wrote:
What causes Venkys to wait overnight to make a decision? We're looking to sign a kid on loan - not very expensive wages - no transfer fee. Bloody hell, what is there to sleep on? They are just bloody morons!

time-zones maybe??

They should be up by now, it's 5.30 pm over there.

True. Maybe Mrs D cant make decisions without stevie baby?

Then again the decision on him was endless so maybe not.

I hear they may be making an appearance at the dingle game.. for their sake I hope our winning streak continues that day!

Aye, they couldn't have picked a worse one to attend if the unthinkable happens.

If I wasnt so darn three decaded sure of the result... I'd be sharpening my pitchfork..I'm sure its in the shed.

Hmm..

HEYWOODBLUE wrote:
Great idea to bring Brad back! Far better goalie than Robbo! How long is it going to take for Robbo to realise that just hoofing the ball upfield to the opposing team every time he gets it is the wrong thing to do! Every match he just gives the ball back to the opposition. Brad distributes the ball much more intelligently.

Before Berg this comment would have got a massive thumbs up from me. I do still believe Friedel to be far superior to Robinson but the first thing Berg has done is get the team playing from the back which includes Robinson distributing the ball to the full backs rather than his preferred trick of just lumping it up to the other goalkeeper.

Aparently Allardyce is interested in bringing him to West Ham. Personally I think he's West Ham's style of play and we could have Friedel until Kean is ready to step up

really should have proof read my last comment but hopefully you get this jist of what I'm trying to say.

Cheers

really should have proof read my last comment but hopefully you get this jist of what I'm trying to say.

Cheers

Harwoodstblue wrote:

merlinrabbit wrote:
Waiting for the Green light from Venkys? That's like waiting for father christmas on August Bank Holiday. Long wait.

Absolutely correct Merlin, but notice the thumbs down......Unfortunat

ely though, for some on here, you aren't allowed to say anything negative about Venkys, even after all the sh!te we have put up with from them.

I dont see any thumbs down. Which game are Venkys attending? Turf or Ewood?

Harwoodstblue wrote:

merlinrabbit wrote:
Waiting for the Green light from Venkys? That's like waiting for father christmas on August Bank Holiday. Long wait.

Absolutely correct Merlin, but notice the thumbs down......Unfortunat

ely though, for some on here, you aren't allowed to say anything negative about Venkys, even after all the sh!te we have put up with from them.

I dont see any thumbs down. Which game are Venkys attending? Turf or Ewood?

unless robbo wants out or someone wants him like west ham this may not be a good move as far as the dressing room is concerned i think robbo is well liked by the players lets hope this dosent rock the boat thats the last thing berg needs at the moment !!!!!!!!!

Harwoodstblue wrote:

blueblooded wrote:

Harwoodstblue wrote:

blueblooded wrote:

Is Eckersley playing? wrote:
What causes Venkys to wait overnight to make a decision? We're looking to sign a kid on loan - not very expensive wages - no transfer fee. Bloody hell, what is there to sleep on? They are just bloody morons!

time-zones maybe??

They should be up by now, it's 5.30 pm over there.

True. Maybe Mrs D cant make decisions without stevie baby?

Then again the decision on him was endless so maybe not.

I hear they may be making an appearance at the dingle game.. for their sake I hope our winning streak continues that day!

Aye, they couldn't have picked a worse one to attend if the unthinkable happens.

Are they travelling by the fans coach to Turf Moor? If not why not? That would be an interesting journey.

Never mind Robbo and his position that wouldn't be the major issue here, imo - I think Mimms is the fellow who will looking over his shoulder here ?

Bring Friedel back asap.

One can never have enough quality, and in Brads case world class.

Should Robbo be the casualty of this projected move then I would be very sad. Robbo as had a torrid time in front of him these last few years, and yes, Robbo does have his faults that are highlighted regularly, but him and Friedel competing can only be a massive plus for BRFC ?

As for the King loan from Utd bring it on.

Lift off.....

Swan anyone ?

Arte et labore

merlinrabbit wrote:

Harwoodstblue wrote:

merlinrabbit wrote:
Waiting for the Green light from Venkys? That's like waiting for father christmas on August Bank Holiday. Long wait.

Absolutely correct Merlin, but notice the thumbs down......Unfortunat


ely though, for some on here, you aren't allowed to say anything negative about Venkys, even after all the sh!te we have put up with from them.

I dont see any thumbs down. Which game are Venkys attending? Turf or Ewood?

Hi Merlin, the thumbs down appeared minutes after your post... Looks like others have knocked them off since.

The way I took it from Blue Blooded, it is the Turf game

A Darener wrote:

Harwoodstblue wrote:

blueblooded wrote:

Harwoodstblue wrote:

blueblooded wrote:

Is Eckersley playing? wrote:
What causes Venkys to wait overnight to make a decision? We're looking to sign a kid on loan - not very expensive wages - no transfer fee. Bloody hell, what is there to sleep on? They are just bloody morons!

time-zones maybe??

They should be up by now, it's 5.30 pm over there.

True. Maybe Mrs D cant make decisions without stevie baby?

Then again the decision on him was endless so maybe not.

I hear they may be making an appearance at the dingle game.. for their sake I hope our winning streak continues that day!

Aye, they couldn't have picked a worse one to attend if the unthinkable happens.

Are they travelling by the fans coach to Turf Moor? If not why not? That would be an interesting journey.

Hi Darener, I think there would be too many awkward questions for them if they traveled on the fans coach. I shouldn't think they would be seen within a mile of the fans.

Brad might come to wind up his career and make a few extra thousands, but he still has a life in Ohio, and I doubt that he would want a long term coaching career in England.

If you listen to Brad he's a savvy commentator on the game, not just goalkeeping. If he wants to start a new career with us, and he remains a fine keeper, I think that's OK.

Harwoodstblue wrote:

SaffaRover wrote:
I think it's a terrible idea getting in Friedel. No matter how good Friedel is, Robinson has stuck by us and now Henning wants to get his mate in.

Friedel also only has max 2 years left in him. And then who??

Bad choice I think.

It's not a matter of "Getting his mate in," It's a matter of getting a better goalkeeper. Robinson never has been anywhere near as good a keeper as Friedel.....IMO.

If the story has merit then he would be a great signing just for his experience and what he would bring to the coaching side, keeper's know the defense better than most and I would agree hands down he is stronger than Robinson in many aspects of his game, fitness being one of them

HB is grinding away here and there will be more movement coming up I think Just goes to show the difference experience makes from someone who played the game and the transition to management to someone who was gifted a job and totaly screwed it up

Happy Thanksgiving to all in the US

Not sure about Brad coming back. He's been an absolute priceless gem in his time here, wonderful player and professional in every way possible.
Can't blame him for leaving and getting his final paydays at other clubs but I'm not sure whether its to replace robbo (is he off elsewhere and we need an experienced replacement) or to give him competition? Will it upset the applecart, who knows but we have to trust HB.

I didn't know anything at all about Josh King but I've spoke with a friend who's utd through and through and he's very very highly thought of. He's surprised that there could be an option to buy permanently so again, we'll have to trust HB.

So far so good and 6 points in the next two games will do nicely.
I love my new found optimism.

benal13 wrote:
unless robbo wants out or someone wants him like west ham this may not be a good move as far as the dressing room is concerned i think robbo is well liked by the players lets hope this dosent rock the boat thats the last thing berg needs at the moment !!!!!!!!!

Friedel spoke about his future during an interview with Grant Wahl for SI.com earlier this week. "I'm definitely looking at all the possibilities for next season," stated the 41-year old veteran who will be out of contract at Spurs this coming May. According to the SI story, Friedel could choose to continue his playing career, he could retire and work as a television analyst (Friedel has worked for FOX/FOX Soccer in the past), or he could move on from playing in order to become a coach.
Friedel was never meant to be a long-term solution for Spurs when he joined the club from Aston Villa in the summer of 2011. He immediately impressed then manager Harry Redknapp, however, and became Tottenham's first-choice 'keeper before the start of the campaign. Friedel excelled in goal throughout 2011-12, and the only criticism he received from fans/analysts involved his not coming off his line on set piece scenarios.

I forgot till I read that article that Rovers fans used to be critical of Brad for the very same reasons - a great shot-stopper but a bit like Dracula and afraid of crosses.

We already have Robbo who loves staying on his line....do we need another keeper like that?!

Not sure if its helpful to speculate on the coaching role at this stage. Just creates uncertainty for Bobby Mimms, unless thats the plan ? He's been our goalkeeping coach for a while and seems to have developed a decent set of keepers for the bench. The likes of Fielding, Brown, Bunn, Kean all seemed to do a solid job when needed.

Decisions at Ewood are like 'waiting for the white smoke to rise from the vatican' - this is only a loan move at the moment so what decision is needed- just another wage - if they can sign other freebies such as pensioner Murphy on big wages then surely to sign a young impressive player should be a 'no brainer' - so just get on with it!!!
As for Friedel if he comes in as second choice keeper/coach then all well and good - perhaps then we can see the likes of Mimms and Hendry on their way which would be good for the club moving forward.
OUT WITH SHAW AGNEW BLACK HENDRY SINGH

Road Runner Road Runner wrote:
Never mind Robbo and his position that wouldn't be the major issue here, imo - I think Mimms is the fellow who will looking over his shoulder here ? Bring Friedel back asap. One can never have enough quality, and in Brads case world class. Should Robbo be the casualty of this projected move then I would be very sad. Robbo as had a torrid time in front of him these last few years, and yes, Robbo does have his faults that are highlighted regularly, but him and Friedel competing can only be a massive plus for BRFC ? As for the King loan from Utd bring it on. Lift off..... Swan anyone ? Arte et labore

I did read that Jol fancied taking Robbo to fulham that would work out well for everybody.
The swan gets stronger everyday,but lets not rush it,lets wait for the day when it is fully fledged and soars for all to see and if it gets the chance sh*ts on Kean from a great height.If it can find him not so talkitive these days is he.

"The likes of Mimms"? What heck has Mimms done wrong? He obviously has a long association with BRFC, he has brought on some quite good youngsters and he has improved Robinson's game. For goodness sake will fans stop picking on players and staff at the club. Just be happy that the odious one is gone!

greenscreener wrote:
Not sure if its helpful to speculate on the coaching role at this stage. Just creates uncertainty for Bobby Mimms, unless thats the plan ? He's been our goalkeeping coach for a while and seems to have developed a decent set of keepers for the bench. The likes of Fielding, Brown, Bunn, Kean all seemed to do a solid job when needed.

the Rovers have definitely had a conveyor belt of talent as far as goalkeepers are concerned over the last few years...why change something that works? Actually don't think Brad will come anyway even if Berg asks him. I think he is US bound myself.

French Rover wrote:

benal13 wrote:
unless robbo wants out or someone wants him like west ham this may not be a good move as far as the dressing room is concerned i think robbo is well liked by the players lets hope this dosent rock the boat thats the last thing berg needs at the moment !!!!!!!!!

Friedel spoke about his future during an interview with Grant Wahl for SI.com earlier this week. "I'm definitely looking at all the possibilities for next season," stated the 41-year old veteran who will be out of contract at Spurs this coming May. According to the SI story, Friedel could choose to continue his playing career, he could retire and work as a television analyst (Friedel has worked for FOX/FOX Soccer in the past), or he could move on from playing in order to become a coach.
Friedel was never meant to be a long-term solution for Spurs when he joined the club from Aston Villa in the summer of 2011. He immediately impressed then manager Harry Redknapp, however, and became Tottenham's first-choice 'keeper before the start of the campaign. Friedel excelled in goal throughout 2011-12, and the only criticism he received from fans/analysts involved his not coming off his line on set piece scenarios.

I forgot till I read that article that Rovers fans used to be critical of Brad for the very same reasons - a great shot-stopper but a bit like Dracula and afraid of crosses.

We already have Robbo who loves staying on his line....do we need another keeper like that?!

Frenchie, what are you trying to say?... that Friedel was a below-par keeper? Sure you don't mean that eh?

French Rover wrote:
That seems like a big (and quite tough on Robbo and Kean) decision that Berg is being linked to if it is true. But even if it is for real then I really cannot see Spurs allowing Friedel to leave. Most top clubs have two top class keepers - as long as they can keep them happy. Look at Manure for instance. I don't think there is any substance in this story though it raises an interesting question regards Robbo v Friedel and who is the best? If it was 5 years ago I would have said Brad without a doubt - but right now not so sure...

You are joking aren't you? Friedel has consistently been one of the top two or three keepers in the PL for the last ten years+.

Robbo v Friedel - sorry, even now it's no contest.

HEYWOODBLUE wrote:
Great idea to bring Brad back! Far better goalie than Robbo! How long is it going to take for Robbo to realise that just hoofing the ball upfield to the opposing team every time he gets it is the wrong thing to do! Every match he just gives the ball back to the opposition. Brad distributes the ball much more intelligently.

your avin a laugh!!!! Yes Brad was a better keeper but his distribution was awful, forever kicking the ball out of play!!!