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Vieri joins Blackburn Rovers training camp
11:17am Monday 6th July 2009
BLACKBURN Rovers are still cautious about a move for Italian striker Christian Vieri - even though it has been confirmed that the 35-year-old has now linked up with their pre-season training camp in Austria.
Sources close to both Rovers and the player had last week suggested that Vieri had not been invited to Austria for a trial, but Allardyce has since taken up the option to assess the fitness of the former Milan, Inter, Juventus and Atletico Madrid hit man during the next few days.
Vieri is without a club after being released by Atalanta and, although he has never played in the Premier League, speaks fluent English after spending much of his childhood in Australia.
But Rovers still need to be convinced that the experienced former Italian international, whose status is likely to command a sizeable wage, remains capable of making an impact at the highest level.
It is understood that, contrary to reports, Rovers are not chasing ex-Newcastle forward Mark Viduka as they continue to look at a number of strikers.
With a couple of British-based targets likely to be difficult to acquire, Rovers are currently concentrating their efforts on the foreign market as they attempt to bring in a top quality replacement for the departed Roque Santa Cruz.
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RAyzer, BURNLEY says...
1:02pm Mon 6 Jul 09
Teamsimon, Northants says...
1:17pm Mon 6 Jul 09
RAyzer wrote:RAyzer, your club couldnt even attract swine flu.
35 year old,has been..aiming high you lot eh????we sign up and coming youngsters and you sign injury prone deadwood,no body wants....
I assume this is down to all the diseases you all ready have contracted as a result from sleeping with your mother
harwoodblue, Great Harwood says...
1:36pm Mon 6 Jul 09
A Darener, Darwen says...
1:37pm Mon 6 Jul 09
RAyzer wrote:Up and coming youngsters will be what you need for season 2010/11 in the Chumpionship.
35 year old,has been..aiming high you lot eh????we sign up and coming youngsters and you sign injury prone deadwood,no body wants....
Raf_of_the_Rovers, London says...
1:38pm Mon 6 Jul 09
Firstly Luis Figo...although recently retired he has always stated a desire to play in the Premiership and has been linked with Spurs.
With Big Sam's history of getting at least a season out of so called 'has beens' might be worth a punt on a free but wages might be a put off - certainly liven up those cold Lancashire winters!
In terms of strikers I reckon Obefmi Martins from Newcastle worth a punt - be reletively cheap due to the barcodes needing to get rid...wages shouldnt be too much of an issue as I am sure Big Sam could convince him to come over from his time at St James'...feel he would give us some much needed pace we lack as Jason Roberts isn't the best finisher.
If not Zaki could be a good shout although his attitude could prove to be an issue but im sure BS could whip him in check. Good striker albeit alittle inconsistent...remin
ds me of another Benni lol
Finally Negredo of Real Madrid has impressed me at Almeria...fast, strong and a good finisher...reckon he would be a great signing and is available but wiould have to compete with the likes of Liverpool to get him.
Either way I trust BS to spend the money we have wisely...news of Vieri and Davies does'nt leave my mouth watering tho....
Flylife, Manchester says...
1:47pm Mon 6 Jul 09
mixta, blackburn says...
2:31pm Mon 6 Jul 09
bed and breakfast man !, dewsbury says...
3:01pm Mon 6 Jul 09
harwoodblue wrote:Spot on,Robbie fowler , MK 2...
To old, wages to big, to many injuries, only managed 9 games last season and hasnt kicked a ball since April, had trials with several sh1te clubs in America, Scotland and Middle East all have decided against a move.
ROVERS1875, ACCRINGTON says...
4:55pm Mon 6 Jul 09
Derbs 3m
Thats 18 mill
surely sam was going to get at least 5 mill regardless of who left. When we sell players for big numbers all the cash is never used and seems to dissapear. If it is keeping the club going fair enough.
makaveli96, Blackburn says...
6:10pm Mon 6 Jul 09
Ent1y, Blackburn says...
6:26pm Mon 6 Jul 09
Wandering in Darwen, Darwen says...
8:22pm Mon 6 Jul 09
makaveli96 wrote:You are having a laugh BFS signed Jardel for BWFC, known by the fans as Lardel for all his excess weight.Please don't think BFS gets it right every time he does'nt.
We have nothing to lose by inviting him for a weeks training though. BFS is no fool (unlike Ince), and wont sign an unfit player.
Ent1y, Blackburn says...
8:36pm Mon 6 Jul 09
ROVERS1875 wrote:I agree when we sold duff the 17 mil seem to disapear same with the bentley money and now a chunk of the santa/derbo money has gone, is the club running at a loss without these transfers?
Am i right in thinking the transfer budget was zero for the upcoming season. Santa 15m plus add ons Derbs 3m Thats 18 mill surely sam was going to get at least 5 mill regardless of who left. When we sell players for big numbers all the cash is never used and seems to dissapear. If it is keeping the club going fair enough.
NICEONESUNSHINE, blackburn says...
9:44pm Mon 6 Jul 09
Answers on a postcard to the Peter-Pan club in Darwen
kidderstreet, says...
9:51pm Mon 6 Jul 09
NOT scoring, NOT playing.....
NOT worth a look at.
kidderstreet, says...
9:51pm Mon 6 Jul 09
NOT scoring, NOT playing.....
NOT worth a look at.
whalleyc, blackburn says...
10:06pm Mon 6 Jul 09
ifihadthewingsofaneagle, home says...
4:37am Tue 7 Jul 09
You're an embarrassment. The reason why all the transfer money leaves the club is because when you buy the players Walkers' families businesses owns the rights to them. Hence, the money leaking out of the back door and never being put back in to buy new players. Or for that matter to go and look for young players.
I'll await the first smart answer regarding 'sisters' 'mothers' '6 fingers' etc.... all rather boring, but on the other hand quite satisfying. Did your mother never tell you; If you can't say something sensible, then don't say anything at all.
hasslem hasslem, lower cumberworth says...
8:36am Tue 7 Jul 09
ifihadthewingsofaneaNo offence my friend, but I think you should have taken you own Mother's advice.
gle wrote:
Has beens!!!! Luis figo? hahahaha!! I've heard Gordon Banks is looking for a new club whenever Robinson has had enough! Mark Atkins could maybe do a job in the centre of the park after in the Tugay role. You're an embarrassment. The reason why all the transfer money leaves the club is because when you buy the players Walkers' families businesses owns the rights to them. Hence, the money leaking out of the back door and never being put back in to buy new players. Or for that matter to go and look for young players. I'll await the first smart answer regarding 'sisters' 'mothers' '6 fingers' etc.... all rather boring, but on the other hand quite satisfying. Did your mother never tell you; If you can't say something sensible, then don't say anything at all.
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Flylife, Manchester says...
11:43am Mon 6 Jul 09
Ancelottis arrived and so has Sturridge so di santo should be avilable.