Teymourian turns down offer to extend Blackburn Rovers trial (From Lancashire Telegraph)
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Teymourian turns down offer to extend Blackburn Rovers trial
8:50am Friday 23rd July 2010 in Sport
By Andy Cryer, Blackburn Rovers reporter
Teymourian turns down offer to extend Blackburn Rovers trial
ANDRANIK Teymourian rejected Blackburn Rovers’ invitation to continue his trial during their trip to Australia in the belief it was too much of a gamble.
The Iranian midfielder was offered the opportunity of an extended trial by his former Bolton boss Sam Allardyce but, without the promise of a firm offer, has opted to explore other avenues.
The Lancashire Telegraph understands, though, the chance of any potential deal is not yet dead with Rovers staying in contact with Teymourian’s representatives.
He will explore other opportunities but, with Sam Allardyce known to be keen on him, the possibility of offering him a short-term deal has not yet been ruled out.
Both parties though felt it was best for Teymourian to remain in England while talks continued, with other clubs from abroad also interested in signing the midfielder.
The former Bolton and Fulham midfielder has struggled for first team football over the past couple of seasons but Rovers boss Sam Allardyce was willing to see if he could revive his stuttering career.
Teymourian featured in Saturday’s 3-0 friendly win at Southport and the 1-0 defeat at Huddersfield on Wednesday night but was only prepared to extend his time at Ewood if the club were definitely prepared to offer him a permanent deal.
A source close to Teymourian said: “We spoke to Sam Allardyce and the chairman John Williams.
"They did give him the chance to travel to Australia but we did not feel it would be right.
“He has plenty of offers, some in the Middle East for good money, and he couldn’t risk losing out on these opportunities by travelling to Australia for 10 days.
“He was prepared to take a drop in wages to come to Blackburn Rovers but still the club said he needed a further trial.
"He would only go to Australia if he had got an offer. We will see what happens.”
Teymourian was signed by Allardyce for Bolton in 2006 and, after an initial settling in period, enjoyed a successful two years under Big Sam’s stewardship.
His Premier League nightmare was to start though in 2008 upon signing for Fulham and, after just one Premier League appearance, was released by the Cottagers this summer.
While his fitness is understandably short, Allardyce said on Wednesday night he was hoping to resurrect Teymourian’s career and was willing to give him a further opportunity in Australia.
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Marcus28
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2:13pm Thu 22 Jul 10
riono5
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2:23pm Thu 22 Jul 10
bluenwhite
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2:45pm Thu 22 Jul 10
Miller11
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3:08pm Thu 22 Jul 10
Marcus28 wrote:Agree 100%!
If he felt he was good enough to earn a contract then he would have gone. So suggests to me that he has concerns that he was never going to make the grade. At the end of the day not to bothered and he can go to championship as he has struggled earning regular football with both Bolton and Fulham so he most be some reason for that. And maybe once under contract he isnt 100 per cent commited
Take Zac Alley to Australia instead. He has shown glimpses I think.
randompenguin
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3:13pm Thu 22 Jul 10
Miller11 wrote:Agreed! He only got 15 minutes last night but it was a good 15!
Marcus28 wrote:Agree 100%!
If he felt he was good enough to earn a contract then he would have gone. So suggests to me that he has concerns that he was never going to make the grade. At the end of the day not to bothered and he can go to championship as he has struggled earning regular football with both Bolton and Fulham so he most be some reason for that. And maybe once under contract he isnt 100 per cent commited
Take Zac Alley to Australia instead. He has shown glimpses I think.
MJ Rover
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3:20pm Thu 22 Jul 10
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riono5 - as for Roberts and Kalinic getting injured - they already are, that's why neither played this week and we ended up with Hoilett and Rigters up front - and no goals.
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Sky Sports website has article on Allardyce being frustrated at the lack of action on the takeover front, saying it is stopping him from adding to the squad.
riono5
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3:28pm Thu 22 Jul 10
MJ Rover wrote:I should have written serious injury eg out for a month or more, as hoilett up front and Rigters defo won't be able to cut it once the season starts.
He's obviously not that bothered about resurrecting his career in the Premier League then. Not too worried about not getting him and wouldn't have liked to have seen a move for him use up wages before we get a striker on board. * riono5 - as for Roberts and Kalinic getting injured - they already are, that's why neither played this week and we ended up with Hoilett and Rigters up front - and no goals. * Sky Sports website has article on Allardyce being frustrated at the lack of action on the takeover front, saying it is stopping him from adding to the squad.
NealB
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3:31pm Thu 22 Jul 10
onlyonesimongarner
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3:51pm Thu 22 Jul 10
"Matt Derbyshire is being linked with a move back to our beloved club, as he is no longer seen as one of the main strikers at Olympiakos.
Rumours today are suggesting that Big Sam is trying to resign Matt Derbyshire, nicknamed The English Killer in Greece, for the local boy to make a return to Ewood. According to Goal.com, Derbyshire has fallen out of favor with German manager Ewald Lienen, notwithstanding the 14 goals he has scored in 32 appearances — two of which came in the 3-3 cup-final against local rivals AEK Athens."
Get onto it you lazy journo`s and find out if there is any truth in it !!!!
MJ Rover
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4:01pm Thu 22 Jul 10
onlyonesimongarner wrote:I can't imagine Allardyce would be falling over himself to re-sign Derbyshire. Firstly, I imagine Olympiakos would likely want their money back (which I think was about 3-3.5m - more than we reportedly have.) Also, Allardyce reportedly had a big fallout with Derbyshire after blaming him for both City's goals in their late comeback against Rovers towards the end of the 08-09 season. He didn't track back and instead of taking ball into corner, he tried to go to goal and lost the ball and City went on to score. Also, I don't think he liked being played on the wing.
The dailyrover.com, States "Matt Derbyshire is being linked with a move back to our beloved club, as he is no longer seen as one of the main strikers at Olympiakos. Rumours today are suggesting that Big Sam is trying to resign Matt Derbyshire, nicknamed The English Killer in Greece, for the local boy to make a return to Ewood. According to Goal.com, Derbyshire has fallen out of favor with German manager Ewald Lienen, notwithstanding the 14 goals he has scored in 32 appearances — two of which came in the 3-3 cup-final against local rivals AEK Athens." Get onto it you lazy journo`s and find out if there is any truth in it !!!!
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Personally, whilst I don't have anything against Derbyshire, I'm not sure he's the answer to our goalscoring problems and is he any better now than when we sold him? And would he get in ahead of Kalinic (or even Roberts) in Allardyce's thinking? If not, then I doubt he would consider coming back here. He'll probably end up at somewhere like Newcastle. Still, he'd be better than Beattie or Benjani I think.
Marcus28
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4:57pm Thu 22 Jul 10
NealB wrote:Read Andy Cryers football report during huddersfield he advised he is not coming on trial.
When is Gai Assulin going to start his trial?
Alex_Hill
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8:07pm Thu 22 Jul 10
Celtic Rover
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8:18pm Thu 22 Jul 10
eddie the eagle
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9:29pm Thu 22 Jul 10
eddie the eagle
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9:33pm Thu 22 Jul 10
eddie the eagle
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9:36pm Thu 22 Jul 10
bluerover
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10:01pm Thu 22 Jul 10
Celtic Rover wrote:That's why they have done it... so you will buy a ST. Walk on fans are being persuaded to commit long term.
Changing the subject, what do you walk on supporters think of having to fork out £28 for the Riverside and £35 for the Blackburn/Darwen end to watch live Premiership football at Ewood?.Personally, i'm glad i invested in season tickets!.
28th march 2010, turf moor
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10:17pm Thu 22 Jul 10
mickyfin
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3:26am Fri 23 Jul 10
28th march 2010, turf moor wrote:Someone has to be
We can do with passion in the team, we already have dunn, jones, fielding who are rovers fans
Iii1111
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10:06am Fri 23 Jul 10
bluerover wrote:Then when the season gets underway there’ll be 3games for £10 specials …ST suckers!
Celtic Rover wrote: Changing the subject, what do you walk on supporters think of having to fork out £28 for the Riverside and £35 for the Blackburn/Darwen end to watch live Premiership football at Ewood?.Personally, i'm glad i invested in season tickets!.That's why they have done it... so you will buy a ST. Walk on fans are being persuaded to commit long term.
oreilly21
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10:14am Fri 23 Jul 10
Tricky
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12:29pm Fri 23 Jul 10
bluerover wrote:It won't oersuade me to get one. With work commitments there's no point me getting a season ticket. If all games are going to be £28/£35 then me and my son will be going to less matches next season. So whilst you may be persuading some more season ticket holders you will inevitably lose some walk on supporters - swings and roundabouts I suppose.....
Celtic Rover wrote: Changing the subject, what do you walk on supporters think of having to fork out £28 for the Riverside and £35 for the Blackburn/Darwen end to watch live Premiership football at Ewood?.Personally, i'm glad i invested in season tickets!.That's why they have done it... so you will buy a ST. Walk on fans are being persuaded to commit long term.
Marcus28 says...
2:12pm Thu 22 Jul 10