Playmaker Formica is latest Rovers star set to head towards the Ewood exit door

MAURO Formica is the latest Blackburn Rovers star ready to quit Ewood Park – as the continuing confusion at the club threatens to hit their Championship preparations.

Rovers’ Argentine playmaker has been unsuccessfully seeking talks with the club since their Premier League relegation more than three weeks ago.

And, with interest from clubs in Turkey and Italy, Formica is preparing to turn his back on the Ewood Park uncertainty in the search for a fresh challenge elsewhere.

As Ewood Park staff wait for the green light to start planning for next campaign, a number of Rovers players have already indicated their desire to quit the club this summer.

Junior Hoilett, Martin Olsson, Steven Nzonzi and Yakubu are all seeking exits in search of top flight football, while a contracted pay cut may force Gael Givet out of Ewood.

A provisional list of targets had already been drawn up in case of relegation last season but, with silence from India, staff in England have been unable to start the recruitment process.

Co owner Venkatesh Rao’s statement less than a fortnight ago saying that the owners were ‘confused’ and would need a month to sort things out further muddied the waters.

He declined to back under fire manager Steve Kean, with the owners still understood to be split on his future, while it is believed Venky’s are in the process of attempting to find a replacement for axed deputy chief executive Paul Hunt.

Rovers boss Steve Kean, who is on holiday, is understood to be the only one in direct contact with club matriarch Anuradha Desai but a lack of communication with players and Ewood staff is in danger of leaving the club playing catch up with their rivals.

Formica, 24, signed for Rovers from Newell’s Old Boys for an estimated £3.5m in January 2011 and was immediately touted by boss Kean as the ‘new Gabriel Batistuta’.

Nicknamed Gato - meaning cat - he made 34 Premier League appearances last campaign, including nine from the substitutes bench, and scored four goals.

He is under contract until the summer of 2014 and Rovers would look to recoup the price they paid for Formica, and more, to even tempt them into considering a sale.

Formica almost moved to Greek outfit Olympiakos last January and, unless Rovers can convince him the future is bright in the coming ways, will be seeking an exit this summer.

A source close to Formica said: “I don´t know what happening with Mauro, because in the past three weeks it was impossible to talk with anyone in Blackburn.

“We want to know the Blackburn´s ideas about the future, but he is looking for another club in Europe. I think it is the better way.”

Comments (84)

8:04am Wed 6 Jun 12

egbutnobacon says...

I almost feel sorry for a footballer. The owners have been so inept that I actually feel sorry for somebody who is wealthier than I will ever be!
I almost feel sorry for a footballer. The owners have been so inept that I actually feel sorry for somebody who is wealthier than I will ever be! egbutnobacon

8:18am Wed 6 Jun 12

1rover says...

formica wants to go so wot let him kean out agnew out anderson and son out
formica wants to go so wot let him kean out agnew out anderson and son out 1rover

8:21am Wed 6 Jun 12

philmoulden says...

CHAOS
CHAOS philmoulden

8:21am Wed 6 Jun 12

craftandgraft says...

K E A N OUT

K E N T A R O OUT

A G N E W OUT

Arte et Labore
ps SK is in Ukraine on Friday
K E A N OUT K E N T A R O OUT A G N E W OUT Arte et Labore ps SK is in Ukraine on Friday craftandgraft

8:22am Wed 6 Jun 12

Coeur de Lion says...

What preparations?
What preparations? Coeur de Lion

8:23am Wed 6 Jun 12

PpMac says...

C'mon chuckle brothers...you said June so it is now June.....or do you mean end of June, or even June 2013!!! Are we still confused how this has happened and confused that you own a football club when you thought you were buying into the retail market??

SK suggested he was going to pull out all the stops on keeping the squad together and Mr Evasive said to sky sports "at whatever costs"....so 3 weeks Formica has been trying to discuss the future and the way forward and for those weeks the Manager/co-owner and probably claims to be a decendent founder of BRFC has been to India for a 'meeting' then on holiday....lets hope he's not being filmed talking to some fans eh!!!!

B.R.F.C. = J.O.K.E.
C'mon chuckle brothers...you said June so it is now June.....or do you mean end of June, or even June 2013!!! Are we still confused how this has happened and confused that you own a football club when you thought you were buying into the retail market?? SK suggested he was going to pull out all the stops on keeping the squad together and Mr Evasive said to sky sports "at whatever costs"....so 3 weeks Formica has been trying to discuss the future and the way forward and for those weeks the Manager/co-owner and probably claims to be a decendent founder of BRFC has been to India for a 'meeting' then on holiday....lets hope he's not being filmed talking to some fans eh!!!! B.R.F.C. = J.O.K.E. PpMac

8:26am Wed 6 Jun 12

edmy says...

Coeur de Lion wrote:
What preparations?
Precisely. Nothing as usual coming out of Ewood. We need these tossers out now.
[quote][p][bold]Coeur de Lion[/bold] wrote: What preparations?[/p][/quote]Precisely. Nothing as usual coming out of Ewood. We need these tossers out now. edmy

8:31am Wed 6 Jun 12

Dan11 says...

This is comical. He wants to discuss his future but for the last 3 weeks there is no one at the club to talk to!
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The Venkys are the greatest comedy act to ever come out of football! Unless of course you have to suffer as a Rovers supporter like us- watching us slide down the table faster than a 5 dollar hooker!
This is comical. He wants to discuss his future but for the last 3 weeks there is no one at the club to talk to! - The Venkys are the greatest comedy act to ever come out of football! Unless of course you have to suffer as a Rovers supporter like us- watching us slide down the table faster than a 5 dollar hooker! Dan11

8:47am Wed 6 Jun 12

Lancs - pensioner says...

Where is our new press officer?

Obviously just a title so he can get his back hander.

BRFC. RIP
Where is our new press officer? Obviously just a title so he can get his back hander. BRFC. RIP Lancs - pensioner

8:51am Wed 6 Jun 12

Dan11 says...

Who in their right mind would want to sign for Blackburn Rovers with these clowns in charge?
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How incompetent and clueless are the Venkys? Even good players like Formica who could make a difference next season are being treated with utter contempt and a lack of respect by Kean and the Venkys.
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Do the Venkys really think this is the way to run a childrens tea party let alone a professional football club?
Who in their right mind would want to sign for Blackburn Rovers with these clowns in charge? - How incompetent and clueless are the Venkys? Even good players like Formica who could make a difference next season are being treated with utter contempt and a lack of respect by Kean and the Venkys. - Do the Venkys really think this is the way to run a childrens tea party let alone a professional football club? Dan11

8:51am Wed 6 Jun 12

French Rover says...

He's just sunning himself and waiting for the pay-off now...the brothers told him to 'lie low' (shouldn't be a problem lying for such a low life) for a couple of weeks whilst we get the club sold off to some dodgy Asian consortium who will bring their own people in and btw Stevie for gods sake don't get filmed saying anything stupid or slagging anyone off....we need to get out of here quickly now before we are held totally accountable and whilst there is still enough of a football club left to sell!
He's just sunning himself and waiting for the pay-off now...the brothers told him to 'lie low' (shouldn't be a problem lying for such a low life) for a couple of weeks whilst we get the club sold off to some dodgy Asian consortium who will bring their own people in and btw Stevie for gods sake don't get filmed saying anything stupid or slagging anyone off....we need to get out of here quickly now before we are held totally accountable and whilst there is still enough of a football club left to sell! French Rover

8:54am Wed 6 Jun 12

smellthecoffee says...

Silence from Scudamore. Come on Premier League...show us the evidence you received from Venky's to prove they were "fit and proper" to run a football club!!!
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Venky's aren't fit to own a football club and Steve Kean isn't fit to manage a football club.
Silence from Scudamore. Come on Premier League...show us the evidence you received from Venky's to prove they were "fit and proper" to run a football club!!! . Venky's aren't fit to own a football club and Steve Kean isn't fit to manage a football club. smellthecoffee

8:55am Wed 6 Jun 12

Blocked Again says...

French Rover wrote:
He's just sunning himself and waiting for the pay-off now...the brothers told him to 'lie low' (shouldn't be a problem lying for such a low life) for a couple of weeks whilst we get the club sold off to some dodgy Asian consortium who will bring their own people in and btw Stevie for gods sake don't get filmed saying anything stupid or slagging anyone off....we need to get out of here quickly now before we are held totally accountable and whilst there is still enough of a football club left to sell!
Quand je pense que c'est la fin du monde, Frenchie arrive avec de l'espoir. Je prie que ce que tu dis est la vérité, mon ami. Vive FR.
[quote][p][bold]French Rover[/bold] wrote: He's just sunning himself and waiting for the pay-off now...the brothers told him to 'lie low' (shouldn't be a problem lying for such a low life) for a couple of weeks whilst we get the club sold off to some dodgy Asian consortium who will bring their own people in and btw Stevie for gods sake don't get filmed saying anything stupid or slagging anyone off....we need to get out of here quickly now before we are held totally accountable and whilst there is still enough of a football club left to sell![/p][/quote]Quand je pense que c'est la fin du monde, Frenchie arrive avec de l'espoir. Je prie que ce que tu dis est la vérité, mon ami. Vive FR. Blocked Again

9:01am Wed 6 Jun 12

smellthecoffee says...

What worries me is that if the club lose it's fanbase (which Venky's and Kean are trying hard enough to achieve) then the club will be unsustainable. The size of the ground/academy, players wages, staff wages etc etc cannot maintain itself on sub 10,000 gates. Unless something is done soon then the club could be heading for oblivion - and maybe a lot sooner than people think!!
What worries me is that if the club lose it's fanbase (which Venky's and Kean are trying hard enough to achieve) then the club will be unsustainable. The size of the ground/academy, players wages, staff wages etc etc cannot maintain itself on sub 10,000 gates. Unless something is done soon then the club could be heading for oblivion - and maybe a lot sooner than people think!! smellthecoffee

9:07am Wed 6 Jun 12

French Rover says...

Blocked Again wrote:
French Rover wrote:
He's just sunning himself and waiting for the pay-off now...the brothers told him to 'lie low' (shouldn't be a problem lying for such a low life) for a couple of weeks whilst we get the club sold off to some dodgy Asian consortium who will bring their own people in and btw Stevie for gods sake don't get filmed saying anything stupid or slagging anyone off....we need to get out of here quickly now before we are held totally accountable and whilst there is still enough of a football club left to sell!
Quand je pense que c'est la fin du monde, Frenchie arrive avec de l'espoir. Je prie que ce que tu dis est la vérité, mon ami. Vive FR.
Il doit toujours y avoir espoir. Pour quoi d'autre est là pour vivre de mon ami.
[quote][p][bold]Blocked Again[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]French Rover[/bold] wrote: He's just sunning himself and waiting for the pay-off now...the brothers told him to 'lie low' (shouldn't be a problem lying for such a low life) for a couple of weeks whilst we get the club sold off to some dodgy Asian consortium who will bring their own people in and btw Stevie for gods sake don't get filmed saying anything stupid or slagging anyone off....we need to get out of here quickly now before we are held totally accountable and whilst there is still enough of a football club left to sell![/p][/quote]Quand je pense que c'est la fin du monde, Frenchie arrive avec de l'espoir. Je prie que ce que tu dis est la vérité, mon ami. Vive FR.[/p][/quote]Il doit toujours y avoir espoir. Pour quoi d'autre est là pour vivre de mon ami. French Rover

9:11am Wed 6 Jun 12

Dan11 says...

smellthecoffee wrote:
What worries me is that if the club lose it's fanbase (which Venky's and Kean are trying hard enough to achieve) then the club will be unsustainable. The size of the ground/academy, players wages, staff wages etc etc cannot maintain itself on sub 10,000 gates. Unless something is done soon then the club could be heading for oblivion - and maybe a lot sooner than people think!!
The whole point of the boycott is to get the VENKYS to sell whether by their own free will or by putting us into administration.
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No one wants the VENKYS as our owners, no one wants KEAN as manager. The sooner they get the message the better.
[quote][p][bold]smellthecoffee[/bold] wrote: What worries me is that if the club lose it's fanbase (which Venky's and Kean are trying hard enough to achieve) then the club will be unsustainable. The size of the ground/academy, players wages, staff wages etc etc cannot maintain itself on sub 10,000 gates. Unless something is done soon then the club could be heading for oblivion - and maybe a lot sooner than people think!![/p][/quote]The whole point of the boycott is to get the VENKYS to sell whether by their own free will or by putting us into administration. - No one wants the VENKYS as our owners, no one wants KEAN as manager. The sooner they get the message the better. Dan11

9:16am Wed 6 Jun 12

tom2malta2 says...

Dan11 wrote:
Who in their right mind would want to sign for Blackburn Rovers with these clowns in charge?
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How incompetent and clueless are the Venkys? Even good players like Formica who could make a difference next season are being treated with utter contempt and a lack of respect by Kean and the Venkys.
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Do the Venkys really think this is the way to run a childrens tea party let alone a professional football club?
Quite right, no one will want to manage this club , only players who will be attracted to Ewood are players that nobody else wants or they are "over the hill ". Its diabolical that nobody knows whats happening and Scudamore of the FA says the club is being run true and proper. !!! If this was Chelsea, Arsenal, Utd, City etc, would he be saying the same , don't think so. This seriously could be the end of Rovers .
[quote][p][bold]Dan11[/bold] wrote: Who in their right mind would want to sign for Blackburn Rovers with these clowns in charge? - How incompetent and clueless are the Venkys? Even good players like Formica who could make a difference next season are being treated with utter contempt and a lack of respect by Kean and the Venkys. - Do the Venkys really think this is the way to run a childrens tea party let alone a professional football club?[/p][/quote]Quite right, no one will want to manage this club , only players who will be attracted to Ewood are players that nobody else wants or they are "over the hill ". Its diabolical that nobody knows whats happening and Scudamore of the FA says the club is being run true and proper. !!! If this was Chelsea, Arsenal, Utd, City etc, would he be saying the same , don't think so. This seriously could be the end of Rovers . tom2malta2

9:24am Wed 6 Jun 12

tugay 4 ever says...

smellthecoffee wrote:
What worries me is that if the club lose it's fanbase (which Venky's and Kean are trying hard enough to achieve) then the club will be unsustainable. The size of the ground/academy, players wages, staff wages etc etc cannot maintain itself on sub 10,000 gates. Unless something is done soon then the club could be heading for oblivion - and maybe a lot sooner than people think!!
The club won't lose it's fanbase ! As soon as they and he are gone we will all return louder, prouder and in even greater numbers.
[quote][p][bold]smellthecoffee[/bold] wrote: What worries me is that if the club lose it's fanbase (which Venky's and Kean are trying hard enough to achieve) then the club will be unsustainable. The size of the ground/academy, players wages, staff wages etc etc cannot maintain itself on sub 10,000 gates. Unless something is done soon then the club could be heading for oblivion - and maybe a lot sooner than people think!![/p][/quote]The club won't lose it's fanbase ! As soon as they and he are gone we will all return louder, prouder and in even greater numbers. tugay 4 ever

9:24am Wed 6 Jun 12

smellthecoffee says...

According to Mark Saggers (on Talksport) he claims Rovers will be better off financially for being relegated!! TRUE!! Where the h3ll do they get these idiots from?? Surrounded by morons!!!
According to Mark Saggers (on Talksport) he claims Rovers will be better off financially for being relegated!! TRUE!! Where the h3ll do they get these idiots from?? Surrounded by morons!!! smellthecoffee

9:26am Wed 6 Jun 12

smellthecoffee says...

tugay 4 ever wrote:
smellthecoffee wrote:
What worries me is that if the club lose it's fanbase (which Venky's and Kean are trying hard enough to achieve) then the club will be unsustainable. The size of the ground/academy, players wages, staff wages etc etc cannot maintain itself on sub 10,000 gates. Unless something is done soon then the club could be heading for oblivion - and maybe a lot sooner than people think!!
The club won't lose it's fanbase ! As soon as they and he are gone we will all return louder, prouder and in even greater numbers.
Depends how long the transition takes....apathy sets in and people find other things to do on a Saturday afternoon. Sad but true.
[quote][p][bold]tugay 4 ever[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]smellthecoffee[/bold] wrote: What worries me is that if the club lose it's fanbase (which Venky's and Kean are trying hard enough to achieve) then the club will be unsustainable. The size of the ground/academy, players wages, staff wages etc etc cannot maintain itself on sub 10,000 gates. Unless something is done soon then the club could be heading for oblivion - and maybe a lot sooner than people think!![/p][/quote]The club won't lose it's fanbase ! As soon as they and he are gone we will all return louder, prouder and in even greater numbers.[/p][/quote]Depends how long the transition takes....apathy sets in and people find other things to do on a Saturday afternoon. Sad but true. smellthecoffee

9:33am Wed 6 Jun 12

stu82 says...

Dark forces at play here.... No doubt....!!
Dark forces at play here.... No doubt....!! stu82

9:36am Wed 6 Jun 12

hasslem hasslem says...

No doubt our brilliant manager views all the exit talks of players as POSITIVE NEWS - the entrance to Brockhall training ground has been changed to a revolving door.
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In summary the following players are on their way: N'Zonzi, Hoilett, Formica, Olsson, Yakubu, Robinson, Givet, Salgado and I am asuming Rochina and Dann (no great loss with the last name - in my opinion). This coupled with last season's departures of Samba, Nelsen, Andrews, Emerton, Jones, Diouf, Roberts and Kalanic......that's 18 gone or going that would each have a legitimate first team claim.
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I wonder if steve "on a beach spending my money" kean could explain how this is taking "one step back to take two steps forwards"? Nah, don't think he would bother to answer that one.....and to think the clog that roy hodgson is getting for not picking rio ferdinand - i appreciate that is england not rovers - but apart from henry winter - no journo gives a flying do-dah about what is going on at ewood....and now we are out of the glare of the premiership the venkys and kean and their advisers can continue their destruction of our once great club in the murky shadows.
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it's heartbreaking that they are allowed to get away with it.
No doubt our brilliant manager views all the exit talks of players as POSITIVE NEWS - the entrance to Brockhall training ground has been changed to a revolving door. . In summary the following players are on their way: N'Zonzi, Hoilett, Formica, Olsson, Yakubu, Robinson, Givet, Salgado and I am asuming Rochina and Dann (no great loss with the last name - in my opinion). This coupled with last season's departures of Samba, Nelsen, Andrews, Emerton, Jones, Diouf, Roberts and Kalanic......that's 18 gone or going that would each have a legitimate first team claim. . I wonder if steve "on a beach spending my money" kean could explain how this is taking "one step back to take two steps forwards"? Nah, don't think he would bother to answer that one.....and to think the clog that roy hodgson is getting for not picking rio ferdinand - i appreciate that is england not rovers - but apart from henry winter - no journo gives a flying do-dah about what is going on at ewood....and now we are out of the glare of the premiership the venkys and kean and their advisers can continue their destruction of our once great club in the murky shadows. . it's heartbreaking that they are allowed to get away with it. hasslem hasslem

9:38am Wed 6 Jun 12

philmoulden says...

smellthecoffee wrote:
What worries me is that if the club lose it's fanbase (which Venky's and Kean are trying hard enough to achieve) then the club will be unsustainable. The size of the ground/academy, players wages, staff wages etc etc cannot maintain itself on sub 10,000 gates. Unless something is done soon then the club could be heading for oblivion - and maybe a lot sooner than people think!!
very worrying ,but one day these fckrs have to leave ,then the fans will come back ,the sooner the better .lets hope the bstds are selling the club and holding off sacking kean so they dont have to folk out to pay him off .
[quote][p][bold]smellthecoffee[/bold] wrote: What worries me is that if the club lose it's fanbase (which Venky's and Kean are trying hard enough to achieve) then the club will be unsustainable. The size of the ground/academy, players wages, staff wages etc etc cannot maintain itself on sub 10,000 gates. Unless something is done soon then the club could be heading for oblivion - and maybe a lot sooner than people think!![/p][/quote]very worrying ,but one day these fckrs have to leave ,then the fans will come back ,the sooner the better .lets hope the bstds are selling the club and holding off sacking kean so they dont have to folk out to pay him off . philmoulden

9:41am Wed 6 Jun 12

philmoulden says...

fork out ,
fork out , philmoulden

9:46am Wed 6 Jun 12

whittaker0 says...

Anybody with any talent clearly wants to leave Ewood Park; I cannot blame them. Those responsible for the demise of this club (and they know who they are) really should be ashamed of themselves. The complete mess that is Ewood Park has been created by the Venkys and Steve Kean with the assistance of Mr Anderson and others. As for Paul Agnew, he should show some decency and at least seek permission from Mrs Desai or whoever pulls the strings to brief the supporters and keep them informed as to want is going on. Paul Agnew should show some leadership here. Sadly, there appears to be no light at the end of the tunnel.

I think it is time for Mrs Desai to act in the interests, firstly of herself and secondly of Blackburn Rovers Football Club. I find it difficult to believe that a successful business woman as Mrs Desai would tolerate Steve Kean. I feel strongly that over the years the standards of behaviour have dropped in this country to an alarmingly low level. The behaviour of Steve Kean confirms my thinking. Mrs Desai does not come from this country so it stands to reason that some of Steve Kean's behaviour such as drinking and driving must be abhorrent to her. Steve Kean's behaviour on the film in Hong Kong was simply appalling; lowest common denominator stuff. Steve Kean is bringing the good name of Blackburn Rovers into disrepute by his continued involvement with the club. I am a member of MCC, whose role is till to uphold the laws of cricket and I can assure Mrs Desai that Steve Kean would not be tolerated there. Mrs Desai please do the right thing and start to rebuild the club by sacking Steve Kean.

The fans are not getting a fair deal and deserve more from the owners of Blackburn Rovers and Football Association however I cannot help but think that this could be the end of the road for the club.
Anybody with any talent clearly wants to leave Ewood Park; I cannot blame them. Those responsible for the demise of this club (and they know who they are) really should be ashamed of themselves. The complete mess that is Ewood Park has been created by the Venkys and Steve Kean with the assistance of Mr Anderson and others. As for Paul Agnew, he should show some decency and at least seek permission from Mrs Desai or whoever pulls the strings to brief the supporters and keep them informed as to want is going on. Paul Agnew should show some leadership here. Sadly, there appears to be no light at the end of the tunnel. I think it is time for Mrs Desai to act in the interests, firstly of herself and secondly of Blackburn Rovers Football Club. I find it difficult to believe that a successful business woman as Mrs Desai would tolerate Steve Kean. I feel strongly that over the years the standards of behaviour have dropped in this country to an alarmingly low level. The behaviour of Steve Kean confirms my thinking. Mrs Desai does not come from this country so it stands to reason that some of Steve Kean's behaviour such as drinking and driving must be abhorrent to her. Steve Kean's behaviour on the film in Hong Kong was simply appalling; lowest common denominator stuff. Steve Kean is bringing the good name of Blackburn Rovers into disrepute by his continued involvement with the club. I am a member of MCC, whose role is till to uphold the laws of cricket and I can assure Mrs Desai that Steve Kean would not be tolerated there. Mrs Desai please do the right thing and start to rebuild the club by sacking Steve Kean. The fans are not getting a fair deal and deserve more from the owners of Blackburn Rovers and Football Association however I cannot help but think that this could be the end of the road for the club. whittaker0

9:48am Wed 6 Jun 12

Dan11 says...

smellthecoffee wrote:
According to Mark Saggers (on Talksport) he claims Rovers will be better off financially for being relegated!! TRUE!! Where the h3ll do they get these idiots from?? Surrounded by morons!!!
I wont listen to Talk Sport any longer, and no Rovers fan should either. They are only interested in the big clubs and West Ham. They have treated Rovers situation with utter contempt and at times enjoyment, we would get fairer coverage being a Jew at a Nazi concentration camp.
[quote][p][bold]smellthecoffee[/bold] wrote: According to Mark Saggers (on Talksport) he claims Rovers will be better off financially for being relegated!! TRUE!! Where the h3ll do they get these idiots from?? Surrounded by morons!!![/p][/quote]I wont listen to Talk Sport any longer, and no Rovers fan should either. They are only interested in the big clubs and West Ham. They have treated Rovers situation with utter contempt and at times enjoyment, we would get fairer coverage being a Jew at a Nazi concentration camp. Dan11

9:52am Wed 6 Jun 12

Gaz M says...

As if relegation was not disasterous enough for a small town club, the lethargic and clueless action or non action by the football ignorant owners and their drunken numbnut manager sunning himself on a beach somewhere,and no doubt with his bouncer/bodyguard/st
adium manager and his new director of communication will almost certainly put to bed any ideas of an immediate return to the premier league.I have to say as much as I love the club, if I was a pro player at the moment then with all the missmanagement and zero information Iwould want away asap what a diabolic shambles our once great proud club has become .Kean out ,Venkys out and all the parasitic hangers on out!
As if relegation was not disasterous enough for a small town club, the lethargic and clueless action or non action by the football ignorant owners and their drunken numbnut manager sunning himself on a beach somewhere,and no doubt with his bouncer/bodyguard/st adium manager and his new director of communication will almost certainly put to bed any ideas of an immediate return to the premier league.I have to say as much as I love the club, if I was a pro player at the moment then with all the missmanagement and zero information Iwould want away asap what a diabolic shambles our once great proud club has become .Kean out ,Venkys out and all the parasitic hangers on out! Gaz M

9:59am Wed 6 Jun 12

dangerous dave says...

Laughing stocks of the football world - 'the lights are on at Ewood but no one in to talk to' - just like the brains of Kean and the Venkys!!
The club is being ripped apart by the lack of communication between its assets and its fans - where is this idiot PAUL AGNEW the so called Rovers fan and the one to communicate with the fans - 'as silent as the grave'!!
Anyone wanting to buy a Season Ticket thats if they could must be mad - DO NOT SUPPORT THESE CHEATS OUR ARE TREATING THE FANS WITH UTTER CONTEMPT.
OUT WITH KEAN AND OUT WITH THE VENKYS
Laughing stocks of the football world - 'the lights are on at Ewood but no one in to talk to' - just like the brains of Kean and the Venkys!! The club is being ripped apart by the lack of communication between its assets and its fans - where is this idiot PAUL AGNEW the so called Rovers fan and the one to communicate with the fans - 'as silent as the grave'!! Anyone wanting to buy a Season Ticket thats if they could must be mad - DO NOT SUPPORT THESE CHEATS OUR ARE TREATING THE FANS WITH UTTER CONTEMPT. OUT WITH KEAN AND OUT WITH THE VENKYS dangerous dave

9:59am Wed 6 Jun 12

Judge Nic Sanders says...

Well done to the LET for highlighting a player everyday who wants to leave,undermining what P### Pot said in Pune.
One day he may have to back up his statements to the Venky's or the courts.
Well done to the LET for highlighting a player everyday who wants to leave,undermining what P### Pot said in Pune. One day he may have to back up his statements to the Venky's or the courts. Judge Nic Sanders

10:01am Wed 6 Jun 12

Jamie's Magic Torch says...

This close season may well be Kean's biggest test yet.

Success brings it's own problems and after last season victory at Old Trafford we were bound to have the vouchers circling for our prized assets.

If anyone can guide us through it Comrade Keane can.

We have to take a step back to take two forward.

Welcome to 1984.
This close season may well be Kean's biggest test yet. Success brings it's own problems and after last season victory at Old Trafford we were bound to have the vouchers circling for our prized assets. If anyone can guide us through it Comrade Keane can. We have to take a step back to take two forward. Welcome to 1984. Jamie's Magic Torch

10:01am Wed 6 Jun 12

Blocked Again says...

whittaker0 wrote:
Anybody with any talent clearly wants to leave Ewood Park; I cannot blame them. Those responsible for the demise of this club (and they know who they are) really should be ashamed of themselves. The complete mess that is Ewood Park has been created by the Venkys and Steve Kean with the assistance of Mr Anderson and others. As for Paul Agnew, he should show some decency and at least seek permission from Mrs Desai or whoever pulls the strings to brief the supporters and keep them informed as to want is going on. Paul Agnew should show some leadership here. Sadly, there appears to be no light at the end of the tunnel.

I think it is time for Mrs Desai to act in the interests, firstly of herself and secondly of Blackburn Rovers Football Club. I find it difficult to believe that a successful business woman as Mrs Desai would tolerate Steve Kean. I feel strongly that over the years the standards of behaviour have dropped in this country to an alarmingly low level. The behaviour of Steve Kean confirms my thinking. Mrs Desai does not come from this country so it stands to reason that some of Steve Kean's behaviour such as drinking and driving must be abhorrent to her. Steve Kean's behaviour on the film in Hong Kong was simply appalling; lowest common denominator stuff. Steve Kean is bringing the good name of Blackburn Rovers into disrepute by his continued involvement with the club. I am a member of MCC, whose role is till to uphold the laws of cricket and I can assure Mrs Desai that Steve Kean would not be tolerated there. Mrs Desai please do the right thing and start to rebuild the club by sacking Steve Kean.

The fans are not getting a fair deal and deserve more from the owners of Blackburn Rovers and Football Association however I cannot help but think that this could be the end of the road for the club.
They don't know what shame means. All they are in it for is trousering whatever coinage they can out of the club. Sickening.
[quote][p][bold]whittaker0[/bold] wrote: Anybody with any talent clearly wants to leave Ewood Park; I cannot blame them. Those responsible for the demise of this club (and they know who they are) really should be ashamed of themselves. The complete mess that is Ewood Park has been created by the Venkys and Steve Kean with the assistance of Mr Anderson and others. As for Paul Agnew, he should show some decency and at least seek permission from Mrs Desai or whoever pulls the strings to brief the supporters and keep them informed as to want is going on. Paul Agnew should show some leadership here. Sadly, there appears to be no light at the end of the tunnel. I think it is time for Mrs Desai to act in the interests, firstly of herself and secondly of Blackburn Rovers Football Club. I find it difficult to believe that a successful business woman as Mrs Desai would tolerate Steve Kean. I feel strongly that over the years the standards of behaviour have dropped in this country to an alarmingly low level. The behaviour of Steve Kean confirms my thinking. Mrs Desai does not come from this country so it stands to reason that some of Steve Kean's behaviour such as drinking and driving must be abhorrent to her. Steve Kean's behaviour on the film in Hong Kong was simply appalling; lowest common denominator stuff. Steve Kean is bringing the good name of Blackburn Rovers into disrepute by his continued involvement with the club. I am a member of MCC, whose role is till to uphold the laws of cricket and I can assure Mrs Desai that Steve Kean would not be tolerated there. Mrs Desai please do the right thing and start to rebuild the club by sacking Steve Kean. The fans are not getting a fair deal and deserve more from the owners of Blackburn Rovers and Football Association however I cannot help but think that this could be the end of the road for the club.[/p][/quote]They don't know what shame means. All they are in it for is trousering whatever coinage they can out of the club. Sickening. Blocked Again

10:10am Wed 6 Jun 12

jaysay says...

How the hell have Venky's made a success of anything, they're clueless, It's like reading a script from a farce, it would be funny if it wasn't all so true. Who on earth said these clowns were fit and proper people to run a football club, they sure as hell wouldn't have been allowed to buy one of the "big" clubs
How the hell have Venky's made a success of anything, they're clueless, It's like reading a script from a farce, it would be funny if it wasn't all so true. Who on earth said these clowns were fit and proper people to run a football club, they sure as hell wouldn't have been allowed to buy one of the "big" clubs jaysay

10:10am Wed 6 Jun 12

philmoulden says...

AFC WIMBLDON -THE RISE AND FALL OF WIMBLEDON FC -THE STORY OF AFC WIMBLEDON

check this out on youtube , if they can do it , the fa did,nt give a sh!t , ONLY WE can rebuild our club .

come on brag and brsit ,get together and lets ignore the venkys and start again , it will be a joy coming thru the leagues and own a bit of the club as well .
AFC WIMBLDON -THE RISE AND FALL OF WIMBLEDON FC -THE STORY OF AFC WIMBLEDON check this out on youtube , if they can do it , the fa did,nt give a sh!t , ONLY WE can rebuild our club . come on brag and brsit ,get together and lets ignore the venkys and start again , it will be a joy coming thru the leagues and own a bit of the club as well . philmoulden

10:12am Wed 6 Jun 12

bypass06 says...

Blocked Again wrote:
French Rover wrote:
He's just sunning himself and waiting for the pay-off now...the brothers told him to 'lie low' (shouldn't be a problem lying for such a low life) for a couple of weeks whilst we get the club sold off to some dodgy Asian consortium who will bring their own people in and btw Stevie for gods sake don't get filmed saying anything stupid or slagging anyone off....we need to get out of here quickly now before we are held totally accountable and whilst there is still enough of a football club left to sell!
Quand je pense que c'est la fin du monde, Frenchie arrive avec de l'espoir. Je prie que ce que tu dis est la vérité, mon ami. Vive FR.
Nous avons besoin de tout le monde boycotter des cartes d'abonnement achetere, mais le toujours virage en haut sur les jours de match, et la protestation hors du sol. Ce serait grand voir plus
de ventilateurs hors du sol qu'en.
[quote][p][bold]Blocked Again[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]French Rover[/bold] wrote: He's just sunning himself and waiting for the pay-off now...the brothers told him to 'lie low' (shouldn't be a problem lying for such a low life) for a couple of weeks whilst we get the club sold off to some dodgy Asian consortium who will bring their own people in and btw Stevie for gods sake don't get filmed saying anything stupid or slagging anyone off....we need to get out of here quickly now before we are held totally accountable and whilst there is still enough of a football club left to sell![/p][/quote]Quand je pense que c'est la fin du monde, Frenchie arrive avec de l'espoir. Je prie que ce que tu dis est la vérité, mon ami. Vive FR.[/p][/quote]Nous avons besoin de tout le monde boycotter des cartes d'abonnement achetere, mais le toujours virage en haut sur les jours de match, et la protestation hors du sol. Ce serait grand voir plus de ventilateurs hors du sol qu'en. bypass06

10:15am Wed 6 Jun 12

BashirShah says...

Ruben Castro and Modibo Maiga being targeted for Rovers?
Ruben Castro and Modibo Maiga being targeted for Rovers? BashirShah

10:15am Wed 6 Jun 12

bypass06 says...

tugay 4 ever wrote:
smellthecoffee wrote:
What worries me is that if the club lose it's fanbase (which Venky's and Kean are trying hard enough to achieve) then the club will be unsustainable. The size of the ground/academy, players wages, staff wages etc etc cannot maintain itself on sub 10,000 gates. Unless something is done soon then the club could be heading for oblivion - and maybe a lot sooner than people think!!
The club won't lose it's fanbase ! As soon as they and he are gone we will all return louder, prouder and in even greater numbers.
Well said.
[quote][p][bold]tugay 4 ever[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]smellthecoffee[/bold] wrote: What worries me is that if the club lose it's fanbase (which Venky's and Kean are trying hard enough to achieve) then the club will be unsustainable. The size of the ground/academy, players wages, staff wages etc etc cannot maintain itself on sub 10,000 gates. Unless something is done soon then the club could be heading for oblivion - and maybe a lot sooner than people think!![/p][/quote]The club won't lose it's fanbase ! As soon as they and he are gone we will all return louder, prouder and in even greater numbers.[/p][/quote]Well said. bypass06

10:18am Wed 6 Jun 12

oreilly21 says...

our new Director of Communications is obviously learning well from Venkys by not communicating with either fans or players.
THIS CLUB IS A JOKE!!!!!!!!
our new Director of Communications is obviously learning well from Venkys by not communicating with either fans or players. THIS CLUB IS A JOKE!!!!!!!! oreilly21

10:19am Wed 6 Jun 12

James.NoNayNever says...

smellthecoffee wrote:
What worries me is that if the club lose it's fanbase (which Venky's and Kean are trying hard enough to achieve) then the club will be unsustainable. The size of the ground/academy, players wages, staff wages etc etc cannot maintain itself on sub 10,000 gates. Unless something is done soon then the club could be heading for oblivion - and maybe a lot sooner than people think!!
This is correct,, a part of me feels I should attend so to stop the above,,,but I just cannot face payin my hard earned money to Venkys, they do not give a toss about us,,if they did Kean would have gone a long time ago,, the fat lady,s not singing yet, however the backstage preperations are in place, RIP Rovers
[quote][p][bold]smellthecoffee[/bold] wrote: What worries me is that if the club lose it's fanbase (which Venky's and Kean are trying hard enough to achieve) then the club will be unsustainable. The size of the ground/academy, players wages, staff wages etc etc cannot maintain itself on sub 10,000 gates. Unless something is done soon then the club could be heading for oblivion - and maybe a lot sooner than people think!![/p][/quote]This is correct,, a part of me feels I should attend so to stop the above,,,but I just cannot face payin my hard earned money to Venkys, they do not give a toss about us,,if they did Kean would have gone a long time ago,, the fat lady,s not singing yet, however the backstage preperations are in place, RIP Rovers James.NoNayNever

10:23am Wed 6 Jun 12

bypass06 says...

Jamie's Magic Torch wrote:
This close season may well be Kean's biggest test yet.

Success brings it's own problems and after last season victory at Old Trafford we were bound to have the vouchers circling for our prized assets.

If anyone can guide us through it Comrade Keane can.

We have to take a step back to take two forward.

Welcome to 1984.
I think you know where you can stick your magic torch.

And as for vouchers circling. Really, do you mean Vultures...D$ckhead.
[quote][p][bold]Jamie's Magic Torch[/bold] wrote: This close season may well be Kean's biggest test yet. Success brings it's own problems and after last season victory at Old Trafford we were bound to have the vouchers circling for our prized assets. If anyone can guide us through it Comrade Keane can. We have to take a step back to take two forward. Welcome to 1984.[/p][/quote]I think you know where you can stick your magic torch. And as for vouchers circling. Really, do you mean Vultures...D$ckhead. bypass06

10:35am Wed 6 Jun 12

James.NoNayNever says...

bypass06 wrote:
Jamie's Magic Torch wrote:
This close season may well be Kean's biggest test yet.

Success brings it's own problems and after last season victory at Old Trafford we were bound to have the vouchers circling for our prized assets.

If anyone can guide us through it Comrade Keane can.

We have to take a step back to take two forward.

Welcome to 1984.
I think you know where you can stick your magic torch.

And as for vouchers circling. Really, do you mean Vultures...D$ckhead.
Dingle alert!!! me thinks
[quote][p][bold]bypass06[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Jamie's Magic Torch[/bold] wrote: This close season may well be Kean's biggest test yet. Success brings it's own problems and after last season victory at Old Trafford we were bound to have the vouchers circling for our prized assets. If anyone can guide us through it Comrade Keane can. We have to take a step back to take two forward. Welcome to 1984.[/p][/quote]I think you know where you can stick your magic torch. And as for vouchers circling. Really, do you mean Vultures...D$ckhead.[/p][/quote]Dingle alert!!! me thinks James.NoNayNever

10:38am Wed 6 Jun 12

Nurseman says...

T AM BEGINNING TO WONDER DO THE OWNERS OF THE CLUB HATE US, THE SUPPORTERS AND BLACKBURN. THEIR ACTIONS GO BEYOND NEGLIGENCE. THEIR ACTIONS SINCE BUYING THE CLUB FEEL MORE LIKE AN ATTACK UPON US. This may seem a little crazy as a statement to all the neutrals out there, but if there is such a thing as a 'purely negative impact', then that is what they have done to us. What do you all think?
T AM BEGINNING TO WONDER DO THE OWNERS OF THE CLUB HATE US, THE SUPPORTERS AND BLACKBURN. THEIR ACTIONS GO BEYOND NEGLIGENCE. THEIR ACTIONS SINCE BUYING THE CLUB FEEL MORE LIKE AN ATTACK UPON US. This may seem a little crazy as a statement to all the neutrals out there, but if there is such a thing as a 'purely negative impact', then that is what they have done to us. What do you all think? Nurseman

10:39am Wed 6 Jun 12

Nurseman says...

I am beginning to wonder..............
................
I am beginning to wonder.............. ................ Nurseman

10:44am Wed 6 Jun 12

Blocked Again says...

Nurseman wrote:
T AM BEGINNING TO WONDER DO THE OWNERS OF THE CLUB HATE US, THE SUPPORTERS AND BLACKBURN. THEIR ACTIONS GO BEYOND NEGLIGENCE. THEIR ACTIONS SINCE BUYING THE CLUB FEEL MORE LIKE AN ATTACK UPON US. This may seem a little crazy as a statement to all the neutrals out there, but if there is such a thing as a 'purely negative impact', then that is what they have done to us. What do you all think?
They probably haven't recovered from 'meeting the masses' at the Wigan game. I think they sh*t bricks that day.
[quote][p][bold]Nurseman[/bold] wrote: T AM BEGINNING TO WONDER DO THE OWNERS OF THE CLUB HATE US, THE SUPPORTERS AND BLACKBURN. THEIR ACTIONS GO BEYOND NEGLIGENCE. THEIR ACTIONS SINCE BUYING THE CLUB FEEL MORE LIKE AN ATTACK UPON US. This may seem a little crazy as a statement to all the neutrals out there, but if there is such a thing as a 'purely negative impact', then that is what they have done to us. What do you all think?[/p][/quote]They probably haven't recovered from 'meeting the masses' at the Wigan game. I think they sh*t bricks that day. Blocked Again

10:47am Wed 6 Jun 12

Wild Rover says...

Nurseman wrote:
T AM BEGINNING TO WONDER DO THE OWNERS OF THE CLUB HATE US, THE SUPPORTERS AND BLACKBURN. THEIR ACTIONS GO BEYOND NEGLIGENCE. THEIR ACTIONS SINCE BUYING THE CLUB FEEL MORE LIKE AN ATTACK UPON US. This may seem a little crazy as a statement to all the neutrals out there, but if there is such a thing as a 'purely negative impact', then that is what they have done to us. What do you all think?
No, not a little crazy, just barking mad
and it does not help.
Just wish you would all stop making a bad situation worse..but it wont happen
[quote][p][bold]Nurseman[/bold] wrote: T AM BEGINNING TO WONDER DO THE OWNERS OF THE CLUB HATE US, THE SUPPORTERS AND BLACKBURN. THEIR ACTIONS GO BEYOND NEGLIGENCE. THEIR ACTIONS SINCE BUYING THE CLUB FEEL MORE LIKE AN ATTACK UPON US. This may seem a little crazy as a statement to all the neutrals out there, but if there is such a thing as a 'purely negative impact', then that is what they have done to us. What do you all think?[/p][/quote]No, not a little crazy, just barking mad and it does not help. Just wish you would all stop making a bad situation worse..but it wont happen Wild Rover

11:13am Wed 6 Jun 12

Sammy53 says...

Have I missed something while Iv`e been away?
Last season the football media, soccer pundit`s and premiership managers were all praising "Slap Head " to the heavens; week in week out we were told what an "incredible job he was doing", that he was a "top top bloke" and that it was us the fans to blame not him.
Liverpool, Villa, Swansea, Norwich & Chelsea and not a single link for Kean to any of these jobs? whats going on, not even the faintest whisper of support from any of the two faced idiots of the press, managers and pundits who laid into us Rovers fans.
Have I missed something while Iv`e been away? Last season the football media, soccer pundit`s and premiership managers were all praising "Slap Head " to the heavens; week in week out we were told what an "incredible job he was doing", that he was a "top top bloke" and that it was us the fans to blame not him. Liverpool, Villa, Swansea, Norwich & Chelsea and not a single link for Kean to any of these jobs? whats going on, not even the faintest whisper of support from any of the two faced idiots of the press, managers and pundits who laid into us Rovers fans. Sammy53

11:14am Wed 6 Jun 12

Jamie's Magic Torch says...

James.NoNayNever wrote:
bypass06 wrote:
Jamie's Magic Torch wrote:
This close season may well be Kean's biggest test yet.

Success brings it's own problems and after last season victory at Old Trafford we were bound to have the vouchers circling for our prized assets.

If anyone can guide us through it Comrade Keane can.

We have to take a step back to take two forward.

Welcome to 1984.
I think you know where you can stick your magic torch.

And as for vouchers circling. Really, do you mean Vultures...D$ckhead.
Dingle alert!!! me thinks
I'll break with my usual habit and appologise for the spelling. I usually get my driver to check but I am on hols at minute.
Dos beer s'il vous plait!
[quote][p][bold]James.NoNayNever[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]bypass06[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Jamie's Magic Torch[/bold] wrote: This close season may well be Kean's biggest test yet. Success brings it's own problems and after last season victory at Old Trafford we were bound to have the vouchers circling for our prized assets. If anyone can guide us through it Comrade Keane can. We have to take a step back to take two forward. Welcome to 1984.[/p][/quote]I think you know where you can stick your magic torch. And as for vouchers circling. Really, do you mean Vultures...D$ckhead.[/p][/quote]Dingle alert!!! me thinks[/p][/quote]I'll break with my usual habit and appologise for the spelling. I usually get my driver to check but I am on hols at minute. Dos beer s'il vous plait! Jamie's Magic Torch

11:14am Wed 6 Jun 12

Jamie's Magic Torch says...

James.NoNayNever wrote:
bypass06 wrote:
Jamie's Magic Torch wrote:
This close season may well be Kean's biggest test yet.

Success brings it's own problems and after last season victory at Old Trafford we were bound to have the vouchers circling for our prized assets.

If anyone can guide us through it Comrade Keane can.

We have to take a step back to take two forward.

Welcome to 1984.
I think you know where you can stick your magic torch.

And as for vouchers circling. Really, do you mean Vultures...D$ckhead.
Dingle alert!!! me thinks
I'll break with my usual habit and appologise for the spelling. I usually get my driver to check but I am on hols at minute.
Dos beer s'il vous plait!
[quote][p][bold]James.NoNayNever[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]bypass06[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Jamie's Magic Torch[/bold] wrote: This close season may well be Kean's biggest test yet. Success brings it's own problems and after last season victory at Old Trafford we were bound to have the vouchers circling for our prized assets. If anyone can guide us through it Comrade Keane can. We have to take a step back to take two forward. Welcome to 1984.[/p][/quote]I think you know where you can stick your magic torch. And as for vouchers circling. Really, do you mean Vultures...D$ckhead.[/p][/quote]Dingle alert!!! me thinks[/p][/quote]I'll break with my usual habit and appologise for the spelling. I usually get my driver to check but I am on hols at minute. Dos beer s'il vous plait! Jamie's Magic Torch

11:14am Wed 6 Jun 12

Jamie's Magic Torch says...

James.NoNayNever wrote:
bypass06 wrote:
Jamie's Magic Torch wrote:
This close season may well be Kean's biggest test yet.

Success brings it's own problems and after last season victory at Old Trafford we were bound to have the vouchers circling for our prized assets.

If anyone can guide us through it Comrade Keane can.

We have to take a step back to take two forward.

Welcome to 1984.
I think you know where you can stick your magic torch.

And as for vouchers circling. Really, do you mean Vultures...D$ckhead.
Dingle alert!!! me thinks
I'll break with my usual habit and appologise for the spelling. I usually get my driver to check but I am on hols at minute.
Dos beer s'il vous plait!
[quote][p][bold]James.NoNayNever[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]bypass06[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Jamie's Magic Torch[/bold] wrote: This close season may well be Kean's biggest test yet. Success brings it's own problems and after last season victory at Old Trafford we were bound to have the vouchers circling for our prized assets. If anyone can guide us through it Comrade Keane can. We have to take a step back to take two forward. Welcome to 1984.[/p][/quote]I think you know where you can stick your magic torch. And as for vouchers circling. Really, do you mean Vultures...D$ckhead.[/p][/quote]Dingle alert!!! me thinks[/p][/quote]I'll break with my usual habit and appologise for the spelling. I usually get my driver to check but I am on hols at minute. Dos beer s'il vous plait! Jamie's Magic Torch

11:17am Wed 6 Jun 12

lowelife says...

BashirShah wrote:
Ruben Castro and Modibo Maiga being targeted for Rovers?
Actually I think you'll find that's Fidel Castro.
[quote][p][bold]BashirShah[/bold] wrote: Ruben Castro and Modibo Maiga being targeted for Rovers?[/p][/quote]Actually I think you'll find that's Fidel Castro. lowelife

11:29am Wed 6 Jun 12

sean_brfc says...

Blocked Again wrote:
French Rover wrote:
He's just sunning himself and waiting for the pay-off now...the brothers told him to 'lie low' (shouldn't be a problem lying for such a low life) for a couple of weeks whilst we get the club sold off to some dodgy Asian consortium who will bring their own people in and btw Stevie for gods sake don't get filmed saying anything stupid or slagging anyone off....we need to get out of here quickly now before we are held totally accountable and whilst there is still enough of a football club left to sell!
Quand je pense que c'est la fin du monde, Frenchie arrive avec de l'espoir. Je prie que ce que tu dis est la vérité, mon ami. Vive FR.
Cela me rend triste, mais pour la plupart, FR est trop optimiste. La folie qu'on appelle Blackburn Rovers continue!
[quote][p][bold]Blocked Again[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]French Rover[/bold] wrote: He's just sunning himself and waiting for the pay-off now...the brothers told him to 'lie low' (shouldn't be a problem lying for such a low life) for a couple of weeks whilst we get the club sold off to some dodgy Asian consortium who will bring their own people in and btw Stevie for gods sake don't get filmed saying anything stupid or slagging anyone off....we need to get out of here quickly now before we are held totally accountable and whilst there is still enough of a football club left to sell![/p][/quote]Quand je pense que c'est la fin du monde, Frenchie arrive avec de l'espoir. Je prie que ce que tu dis est la vérité, mon ami. Vive FR.[/p][/quote]Cela me rend triste, mais pour la plupart, FR est trop optimiste. La folie qu'on appelle Blackburn Rovers continue! sean_brfc

11:31am Wed 6 Jun 12

dezzer48 says...

I think that it's about time the premier, football league and players association investigated into the lack of anybody at Venky's or at the club being available to do the day to day running of the club, even the players who may want to go cannot go because the agents are unable to speak anyone in which case no player can leave or be signed or any contracts negotiated, the only person who can leave is Junior but even in this case how on earth do they get any compensation? what a total shambles, Players should bring in the players association then maybe the FA will start investigating who the hell actually owns Rovers once and for all.
I think that it's about time the premier, football league and players association investigated into the lack of anybody at Venky's or at the club being available to do the day to day running of the club, even the players who may want to go cannot go because the agents are unable to speak anyone in which case no player can leave or be signed or any contracts negotiated, the only person who can leave is Junior but even in this case how on earth do they get any compensation? what a total shambles, Players should bring in the players association then maybe the FA will start investigating who the hell actually owns Rovers once and for all. dezzer48

12:20pm Wed 6 Jun 12

BashirShah says...

lowelife wrote:
BashirShah wrote:
Ruben Castro and Modibo Maiga being targeted for Rovers?
Actually I think you'll find that's Fidel Castro.
Lol tbh, right now I'd settle for any player that didn't have "Kean" in their name!
[quote][p][bold]lowelife[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]BashirShah[/bold] wrote: Ruben Castro and Modibo Maiga being targeted for Rovers?[/p][/quote]Actually I think you'll find that's Fidel Castro.[/p][/quote]Lol tbh, right now I'd settle for any player that didn't have "Kean" in their name! BashirShah

12:20pm Wed 6 Jun 12

BashirShah says...

lowelife wrote:
BashirShah wrote:
Ruben Castro and Modibo Maiga being targeted for Rovers?
Actually I think you'll find that's Fidel Castro.
Lol tbh, right now I'd settle for any player that didn't have "Kean" in their name!
[quote][p][bold]lowelife[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]BashirShah[/bold] wrote: Ruben Castro and Modibo Maiga being targeted for Rovers?[/p][/quote]Actually I think you'll find that's Fidel Castro.[/p][/quote]Lol tbh, right now I'd settle for any player that didn't have "Kean" in their name! BashirShah

12:27pm Wed 6 Jun 12

mavrick says...

As a neutral, (Accy stanley) I have watched this debacle unfold, There are no winners in this one no matter who your club is. The FA have got to get to grips with foreign ownership and quickly.
I do fear that Rovers may not survive this debacle. The FA will stand on the sidelines wringing their hands until it is too late. Perhaps the FA need to be sacked and a completely new structure put in place. I think it will be a long time out of the premiership for Rovers. The only way Football will change, is for the fans to keep their money in their pockets and demand a say in how things are run. Premier league football is on the point of implosion due to the extremely large amounts of money involved. Perhaps Rovers demise is the catalyst needed to start the implosion.
As a neutral, (Accy stanley) I have watched this debacle unfold, There are no winners in this one no matter who your club is. The FA have got to get to grips with foreign ownership and quickly. I do fear that Rovers may not survive this debacle. The FA will stand on the sidelines wringing their hands until it is too late. Perhaps the FA need to be sacked and a completely new structure put in place. I think it will be a long time out of the premiership for Rovers. The only way Football will change, is for the fans to keep their money in their pockets and demand a say in how things are run. Premier league football is on the point of implosion due to the extremely large amounts of money involved. Perhaps Rovers demise is the catalyst needed to start the implosion. mavrick

12:36pm Wed 6 Jun 12

OnePostThenTheOther says...

Dan11 wrote:
smellthecoffee wrote:
According to Mark Saggers (on Talksport) he claims Rovers will be better off financially for being relegated!! TRUE!! Where the h3ll do they get these idiots from?? Surrounded by morons!!!
I wont listen to Talk Sport any longer, and no Rovers fan should either. They are only interested in the big clubs and West Ham. They have treated Rovers situation with utter contempt and at times enjoyment, we would get fairer coverage being a Jew at a Nazi concentration camp.
I pity anybody that listens to TalkSh8 Radio and gives any credence or gravitas whatsoever to their juvenile reporting and argumentative opinions offered as fact.
[quote][p][bold]Dan11[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]smellthecoffee[/bold] wrote: According to Mark Saggers (on Talksport) he claims Rovers will be better off financially for being relegated!! TRUE!! Where the h3ll do they get these idiots from?? Surrounded by morons!!![/p][/quote]I wont listen to Talk Sport any longer, and no Rovers fan should either. They are only interested in the big clubs and West Ham. They have treated Rovers situation with utter contempt and at times enjoyment, we would get fairer coverage being a Jew at a Nazi concentration camp.[/p][/quote]I pity anybody that listens to TalkSh8 Radio and gives any credence or gravitas whatsoever to their juvenile reporting and argumentative opinions offered as fact. OnePostThenTheOther

12:54pm Wed 6 Jun 12

carlmc says...

Blocked Again wrote:
French Rover wrote: He's just sunning himself and waiting for the pay-off now...the brothers told him to 'lie low' (shouldn't be a problem lying for such a low life) for a couple of weeks whilst we get the club sold off to some dodgy Asian consortium who will bring their own people in and btw Stevie for gods sake don't get filmed saying anything stupid or slagging anyone off....we need to get out of here quickly now before we are held totally accountable and whilst there is still enough of a football club left to sell!
Quand je pense que c'est la fin du monde, Frenchie arrive avec de l'espoir. Je prie que ce que tu dis est la vérité, mon ami. Vive FR.
Je Pense Que oui aussi
[quote][p][bold]Blocked Again[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]French Rover[/bold] wrote: He's just sunning himself and waiting for the pay-off now...the brothers told him to 'lie low' (shouldn't be a problem lying for such a low life) for a couple of weeks whilst we get the club sold off to some dodgy Asian consortium who will bring their own people in and btw Stevie for gods sake don't get filmed saying anything stupid or slagging anyone off....we need to get out of here quickly now before we are held totally accountable and whilst there is still enough of a football club left to sell![/p][/quote]Quand je pense que c'est la fin du monde, Frenchie arrive avec de l'espoir. Je prie que ce que tu dis est la vérité, mon ami. Vive FR.[/p][/quote]Je Pense Que oui aussi carlmc

12:55pm Wed 6 Jun 12

BashirShah says...

ANDY CRYER tweeted: "I understand there could be an announcement soon as well. Nothing major mind."

Fingers crossed its not more confusion!
ANDY CRYER tweeted: "I understand there could be an announcement soon as well. Nothing major mind." Fingers crossed its not more confusion! BashirShah

1:06pm Wed 6 Jun 12

carlmc says...

Dan11 wrote:
smellthecoffee wrote: According to Mark Saggers (on Talksport) he claims Rovers will be better off financially for being relegated!! TRUE!! Where the h3ll do they get these idiots from?? Surrounded by morons!!!
I wont listen to Talk Sport any longer, and no Rovers fan should either. They are only interested in the big clubs and West Ham. They have treated Rovers situation with utter contempt and at times enjoyment, we would get fairer coverage being a Jew at a Nazi concentration camp.
I used to listen to T Sport, until I realised that all they are interested in is propoganda and feathering their own nest. I rang the station on a couple of ocassions to make the point that Seve Kean is useless.

The last time I was on was the afternoon, before we played Sunderland. The so called pundits were saying how great Kean was and what a miracle he had performed 'keeping us up'. After we wont that match of course then went further over the top about him.

I pointed out the error of their comments and stated that no way on earth would we avoid relegation. They argued that I was wrong and they were right. Of course we know what happened, but they get paid for giving an opinion and I don't!
[quote][p][bold]Dan11[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]smellthecoffee[/bold] wrote: According to Mark Saggers (on Talksport) he claims Rovers will be better off financially for being relegated!! TRUE!! Where the h3ll do they get these idiots from?? Surrounded by morons!!![/p][/quote]I wont listen to Talk Sport any longer, and no Rovers fan should either. They are only interested in the big clubs and West Ham. They have treated Rovers situation with utter contempt and at times enjoyment, we would get fairer coverage being a Jew at a Nazi concentration camp.[/p][/quote]I used to listen to T Sport, until I realised that all they are interested in is propoganda and feathering their own nest. I rang the station on a couple of ocassions to make the point that Seve Kean is useless. The last time I was on was the afternoon, before we played Sunderland. The so called pundits were saying how great Kean was and what a miracle he had performed 'keeping us up'. After we wont that match of course then went further over the top about him. I pointed out the error of their comments and stated that no way on earth would we avoid relegation. They argued that I was wrong and they were right. Of course we know what happened, but they get paid for giving an opinion and I don't! carlmc

1:25pm Wed 6 Jun 12

A Darener says...

BashirShah wrote:
ANDY CRYER tweeted: "I understand there could be an announcement soon as well. Nothing major mind."

Fingers crossed its not more confusion!
Announcement....Paul Agnew's been spotted with two tin cans and a ball of string on his way to Kean for instructions.
[quote][p][bold]BashirShah[/bold] wrote: ANDY CRYER tweeted: "I understand there could be an announcement soon as well. Nothing major mind." Fingers crossed its not more confusion![/p][/quote]Announcement....Paul Agnew's been spotted with two tin cans and a ball of string on his way to Kean for instructions. A Darener

1:30pm Wed 6 Jun 12

bypass06 says...

BashirShah wrote:
ANDY CRYER tweeted: "I understand there could be an announcement soon as well. Nothing major mind."

Fingers crossed its not more confusion!
@goodwin79
@CryerRovers what's happening with #KeanOut ?

@CryerRovers
@goodwin79 Nothing. He is staying

@CryerRovers
I understand there could be an announcement soon as well. Nothing major mind
[quote][p][bold]BashirShah[/bold] wrote: ANDY CRYER tweeted: "I understand there could be an announcement soon as well. Nothing major mind." Fingers crossed its not more confusion![/p][/quote]@goodwin79 @CryerRovers what's happening with #KeanOut ? @CryerRovers @goodwin79 Nothing. He is staying @CryerRovers I understand there could be an announcement soon as well. Nothing major mind bypass06

1:31pm Wed 6 Jun 12

jackmetickler says...

These clowns said they needed a month... well our season finished in mid April and we knew we were down well over a month ago.
So what have they done....
diddly squat!

Or is the saviour in all this chaos meant to be Colin Hendry... a great player but since finishing he has not covered himself in honour...
and I dont think 2 drunken jocks is the answer!

So exactly what are you doing you useless pieces of excr*ment!
These clowns said they needed a month... well our season finished in mid April and we knew we were down well over a month ago. So what have they done.... diddly squat! Or is the saviour in all this chaos meant to be Colin Hendry... a great player but since finishing he has not covered himself in honour... and I dont think 2 drunken jocks is the answer! So exactly what are you doing you useless pieces of excr*ment! jackmetickler

2:20pm Wed 6 Jun 12

ivegillian says...

Hello Mr Agnew - Director (?) of Communications (?)

Still no word - are you on holiday as well - with the Kean family perhaps - watch out for people tape recording your conversations - lots of people in Blackburn and elsewhere would be pleased to learn what plan you and your friend are developing. Based on past performances it wont be a good one.

Back here in the UK we have just finished celebrating the Jubilee of someone who has total integrity and behaves in a manner that brings dignity to the role she has to play. She keeps her thoughts to herself at all times but maintains a dignified and authoritative presence that, even if you do not agree with what she represents, most people would respect.

Unfortunately none of those qualities can be associated with those that currently control the destiny of our football club.

Surely, you must now be aware of how the club is disintegrating around you - yet there has been no attempt after two weeks in your new role to begin to explain what you are going to do about it.

Most of us keep telling you the same thing. It does not need a months worth of deliberation to get rid of the greatest mistake of a manager football there has ever seen. There have been bad managers aplenty but no single individual as ever brought so many negatives into his role as your friend.

Do you not realise you have a crisis on your hands? In any other type of organisation firm, positive steps would have been taken immediately to arrest - for example- the issue of thousands
not renewing seasons tickets and them openly declaring that they will not return to Ewood until that man goes.

No clever (?) PR or gesture management by you and your colleagues will win these fans - including myself - back. You are completely underestimating how low you have taken our club and the depth of ill feeling that exists.

Or do you recognise this but you do not have a clue where to start? Well, there are plenty of us willing - and more than able - to give you some constructive ideas. NOW. TODAY.
Hello Mr Agnew - Director (?) of Communications (?) Still no word - are you on holiday as well - with the Kean family perhaps - watch out for people tape recording your conversations - lots of people in Blackburn and elsewhere would be pleased to learn what plan you and your friend are developing. Based on past performances it wont be a good one. Back here in the UK we have just finished celebrating the Jubilee of someone who has total integrity and behaves in a manner that brings dignity to the role she has to play. She keeps her thoughts to herself at all times but maintains a dignified and authoritative presence that, even if you do not agree with what she represents, most people would respect. Unfortunately none of those qualities can be associated with those that currently control the destiny of our football club. Surely, you must now be aware of how the club is disintegrating around you - yet there has been no attempt after two weeks in your new role to begin to explain what you are going to do about it. Most of us keep telling you the same thing. It does not need a months worth of deliberation to get rid of the greatest mistake of a manager football there has ever seen. There have been bad managers aplenty but no single individual as ever brought so many negatives into his role as your friend. Do you not realise you have a crisis on your hands? In any other type of organisation firm, positive steps would have been taken immediately to arrest - for example- the issue of thousands not renewing seasons tickets and them openly declaring that they will not return to Ewood until that man goes. No clever (?) PR or gesture management by you and your colleagues will win these fans - including myself - back. You are completely underestimating how low you have taken our club and the depth of ill feeling that exists. Or do you recognise this but you do not have a clue where to start? Well, there are plenty of us willing - and more than able - to give you some constructive ideas. NOW. TODAY. ivegillian

2:20pm Wed 6 Jun 12

ChrisSutton says...

KENTARO SCUM OUT
JEROME ANDERSON SCUM OUT
VENKYS SCUM OUT
KEAN SCUM OUT

That is all.
KENTARO SCUM OUT JEROME ANDERSON SCUM OUT VENKYS SCUM OUT KEAN SCUM OUT That is all. ChrisSutton

2:24pm Wed 6 Jun 12

benal13 says...

jason wilcox says in yesterdays L E T you cant even buy a season ticket someone tell him no one wants to these so called pundits have not got a clue whats going on on in the real world i give up
jason wilcox says in yesterdays L E T you cant even buy a season ticket someone tell him no one wants to these so called pundits have not got a clue whats going on on in the real world i give up benal13

2:48pm Wed 6 Jun 12

adcr says...

smellthecoffee wrote:
tugay 4 ever wrote:
smellthecoffee wrote:
What worries me is that if the club lose it's fanbase (which Venky's and Kean are trying hard enough to achieve) then the club will be unsustainable. The size of the ground/academy, players wages, staff wages etc etc cannot maintain itself on sub 10,000 gates. Unless something is done soon then the club could be heading for oblivion - and maybe a lot sooner than people think!!
The club won't lose it's fanbase ! As soon as they and he are gone we will all return louder, prouder and in even greater numbers.
Depends how long the transition takes....apathy sets in and people find other things to do on a Saturday afternoon. Sad but true.
Its before my time, but I have heard people say after the 1960 tickets cup final fiasco many fans deserted Rovers and that lasted right up until Jack Walkers Rovers in the 1990s. Once fans leave its not easy to win them back.
[quote][p][bold]smellthecoffee[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]tugay 4 ever[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]smellthecoffee[/bold] wrote: What worries me is that if the club lose it's fanbase (which Venky's and Kean are trying hard enough to achieve) then the club will be unsustainable. The size of the ground/academy, players wages, staff wages etc etc cannot maintain itself on sub 10,000 gates. Unless something is done soon then the club could be heading for oblivion - and maybe a lot sooner than people think!![/p][/quote]The club won't lose it's fanbase ! As soon as they and he are gone we will all return louder, prouder and in even greater numbers.[/p][/quote]Depends how long the transition takes....apathy sets in and people find other things to do on a Saturday afternoon. Sad but true.[/p][/quote]Its before my time, but I have heard people say after the 1960 tickets cup final fiasco many fans deserted Rovers and that lasted right up until Jack Walkers Rovers in the 1990s. Once fans leave its not easy to win them back. adcr

2:50pm Wed 6 Jun 12

did you smash it? says...

Another one bites the dust - added to Robinson, Ollsson, Yak, Givet, Hoillet, Dann etc etc it all means that you're players are deserting the sinking ship that is Blackburn.
.
Will the last one to leave (probably fatty Dunn) please turn out the lights, as the administrator needs to save money!
Another one bites the dust - added to Robinson, Ollsson, Yak, Givet, Hoillet, Dann etc etc it all means that you're players are deserting the sinking ship that is Blackburn. . Will the last one to leave (probably fatty Dunn) please turn out the lights, as the administrator needs to save money! did you smash it?

2:53pm Wed 6 Jun 12

Mrs Greenkeepers Back says...

I see Keanochio has once again worked his magic and the whole squad from last year, who he managed to retain, can't wait to get back to the prem.
I see Keanochio has once again worked his magic and the whole squad from last year, who he managed to retain, can't wait to get back to the prem. Mrs Greenkeepers Back

2:59pm Wed 6 Jun 12

A Darener says...

smellthecoffee......
Very true, the fans felt really let down by the ticketing arrangements for the Final and voted with their feet. As you say it took a long time for them to get over it. This time could be even worse because I can only see us dropping through the leagues.
smellthecoffee...... Very true, the fans felt really let down by the ticketing arrangements for the Final and voted with their feet. As you say it took a long time for them to get over it. This time could be even worse because I can only see us dropping through the leagues. A Darener

2:59pm Wed 6 Jun 12

happiness says...

Why oh why have those that have renewed done so? How can you continue to put your hard earned cash into this circus shower of brown stuff when all that is certain is nailed-on relegation....!!!
Why oh why have those that have renewed done so? How can you continue to put your hard earned cash into this circus shower of brown stuff when all that is certain is nailed-on relegation....!!! happiness

3:05pm Wed 6 Jun 12

unclejacklegend says...

All the heartache of the situation aside, I think it's a pity about Mauro Formica. Thought he could of been the kind of player we were promised under a decent manager. Maybe not batistuta but then I do consider myself relatively sane unlike the one whos name I prefer not to mention.
All the heartache of the situation aside, I think it's a pity about Mauro Formica. Thought he could of been the kind of player we were promised under a decent manager. Maybe not batistuta but then I do consider myself relatively sane unlike the one whos name I prefer not to mention. unclejacklegend

3:23pm Wed 6 Jun 12

benal13 says...

WHEN IS THE SO CALLED MONTH UP AND WHAT MAKES THE CHICKEN KILLERS THINK THAT THEY WILL BE ABLE TO CHANGE ANYTHING ROUND EVEN IF THEY SACKED THE DRINK DRIVER IT WOULD NOT GET THE MAJORITY OF FANS BACK ONSIDE THEY NEED TO GO AND WE NEED TO START AGAIN FROM SCRATCH IF NEED BE SAVE THE CHICKEN
WHEN IS THE SO CALLED MONTH UP AND WHAT MAKES THE CHICKEN KILLERS THINK THAT THEY WILL BE ABLE TO CHANGE ANYTHING ROUND EVEN IF THEY SACKED THE DRINK DRIVER IT WOULD NOT GET THE MAJORITY OF FANS BACK ONSIDE THEY NEED TO GO AND WE NEED TO START AGAIN FROM SCRATCH IF NEED BE SAVE THE CHICKEN benal13

3:30pm Wed 6 Jun 12

carlmc says...

Imagine the situation when the season tickets do finally go back on sale. It will either be, we are keeping them at the same price, therefore two fingers up to the early birds, or we are putting them up by £?. Despite our relegation, sale of players refusal to sack the manager everyone hates, exodus of players, lack of communication, we still feel this increase is justified because ...........!

I shudder at the prospect
Imagine the situation when the season tickets do finally go back on sale. It will either be, we are keeping them at the same price, therefore two fingers up to the early birds, or we are putting them up by £?. Despite our relegation, sale of players refusal to sack the manager everyone hates, exodus of players, lack of communication, we still feel this increase is justified because ...........! I shudder at the prospect carlmc

3:51pm Wed 6 Jun 12

juanbbien says...

adcr wrote:
smellthecoffee wrote:
tugay 4 ever wrote:
smellthecoffee wrote:
What worries me is that if the club lose it's fanbase (which Venky's and Kean are trying hard enough to achieve) then the club will be unsustainable. The size of the ground/academy, players wages, staff wages etc etc cannot maintain itself on sub 10,000 gates. Unless something is done soon then the club could be heading for oblivion - and maybe a lot sooner than people think!!
The club won't lose it's fanbase ! As soon as they and he are gone we will all return louder, prouder and in even greater numbers.
Depends how long the transition takes....apathy sets in and people find other things to do on a Saturday afternoon. Sad but true.
Its before my time, but I have heard people say after the 1960 tickets cup final fiasco many fans deserted Rovers and that lasted right up until Jack Walkers Rovers in the 1990s. Once fans leave its not easy to win them back.
Yes the 1960 final was a fiasco,I was twelve at the time and attended all the home rounds and one of the away rounds,my dad who worked in Manchester then went to the semi final at Maine road were we beat Sheffield Wednesday then it all went wrong,the loyal supporters found it very difficult to obtain a ticket,ie Black market allegedly players selling them,people who had no affilliation with the Rovers climbing on the band wagon etc needless to say neiher me nor my dad got a ticket,although this didn't stop me going to future matches,a lot of fans said they would never set foot in Ewood again and they didn't,once fans find other interests on a Saturday it can be to entice them back.
[quote][p][bold]adcr[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]smellthecoffee[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]tugay 4 ever[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]smellthecoffee[/bold] wrote: What worries me is that if the club lose it's fanbase (which Venky's and Kean are trying hard enough to achieve) then the club will be unsustainable. The size of the ground/academy, players wages, staff wages etc etc cannot maintain itself on sub 10,000 gates. Unless something is done soon then the club could be heading for oblivion - and maybe a lot sooner than people think!![/p][/quote]The club won't lose it's fanbase ! As soon as they and he are gone we will all return louder, prouder and in even greater numbers.[/p][/quote]Depends how long the transition takes....apathy sets in and people find other things to do on a Saturday afternoon. Sad but true.[/p][/quote]Its before my time, but I have heard people say after the 1960 tickets cup final fiasco many fans deserted Rovers and that lasted right up until Jack Walkers Rovers in the 1990s. Once fans leave its not easy to win them back.[/p][/quote]Yes the 1960 final was a fiasco,I was twelve at the time and attended all the home rounds and one of the away rounds,my dad who worked in Manchester then went to the semi final at Maine road were we beat Sheffield Wednesday then it all went wrong,the loyal supporters found it very difficult to obtain a ticket,ie Black market allegedly players selling them,people who had no affilliation with the Rovers climbing on the band wagon etc needless to say neiher me nor my dad got a ticket,although this didn't stop me going to future matches,a lot of fans said they would never set foot in Ewood again and they didn't,once fans find other interests on a Saturday it can be to entice them back. juanbbien

4:07pm Wed 6 Jun 12

lowelife says...

dezzer48 wrote:
I think that it's about time the premier, football league and players association investigated into the lack of anybody at Venky's or at the club being available to do the day to day running of the club, even the players who may want to go cannot go because the agents are unable to speak anyone in which case no player can leave or be signed or any contracts negotiated, the only person who can leave is Junior but even in this case how on earth do they get any compensation? what a total shambles, Players should bring in the players association then maybe the FA will start investigating who the hell actually owns Rovers once and for all.
Presumably if the agents of players wishing to leave (or indeed players themselves) are unable to communicate with any decision makers, then they will report the situation to the FA, who, once they realise they too are being ignored, will start some sort of investigation into the legitimacy of the owners/executives.
[quote][p][bold]dezzer48[/bold] wrote: I think that it's about time the premier, football league and players association investigated into the lack of anybody at Venky's or at the club being available to do the day to day running of the club, even the players who may want to go cannot go because the agents are unable to speak anyone in which case no player can leave or be signed or any contracts negotiated, the only person who can leave is Junior but even in this case how on earth do they get any compensation? what a total shambles, Players should bring in the players association then maybe the FA will start investigating who the hell actually owns Rovers once and for all.[/p][/quote]Presumably if the agents of players wishing to leave (or indeed players themselves) are unable to communicate with any decision makers, then they will report the situation to the FA, who, once they realise they too are being ignored, will start some sort of investigation into the legitimacy of the owners/executives. lowelife

4:13pm Wed 6 Jun 12

Stone Island. says...

Andy Cryers latest tweet: Confirmed. Paul Agnew general manager - reponsibility in all areas.

Does this mean responsible for footballing matters, too?
Andy Cryers latest tweet: Confirmed. Paul Agnew general manager - reponsibility in all areas. Does this mean responsible for footballing matters, too? Stone Island.

4:37pm Wed 6 Jun 12

adcr says...

Stone Island. wrote:
Andy Cryers latest tweet: Confirmed. Paul Agnew general manager - reponsibility in all areas.

Does this mean responsible for footballing matters, too?
It gets crazier by the day. Today we have been taken to the ministry of silly pointless job titles. It wouldn’t surprise me if he now had responsibility for hiring and firing. About a fortnight ago he was given the job title of “director of communications” and we haven’t heard a word from him since!!! Agnew and Keano are like North Korean generals who give themselves loads of fancy titles and medals. It’s all just a ruse to keep on confusing everybody. What sane person would give one man a job with responsibility all areas it’s a bit like saying prime minister sack your cabinet and run everything yourself.
[quote][p][bold]Stone Island.[/bold] wrote: Andy Cryers latest tweet: Confirmed. Paul Agnew general manager - reponsibility in all areas. Does this mean responsible for footballing matters, too?[/p][/quote]It gets crazier by the day. Today we have been taken to the ministry of silly pointless job titles. It wouldn’t surprise me if he now had responsibility for hiring and firing. About a fortnight ago he was given the job title of “director of communications” and we haven’t heard a word from him since!!! Agnew and Keano are like North Korean generals who give themselves loads of fancy titles and medals. It’s all just a ruse to keep on confusing everybody. What sane person would give one man a job with responsibility all areas it’s a bit like saying prime minister sack your cabinet and run everything yourself. adcr

9:51pm Wed 6 Jun 12

bburnrover says...

what is a football club? Does it belong to the supporters or the money people? Are outsifers from India or even Scotland allowed to decimate it in front of our very eyes/ Isnt it time we did something about it and repossessed it from these charlatans?

we have got to stop the rot before it tutns to gangrene
what is a football club? Does it belong to the supporters or the money people? Are outsifers from India or even Scotland allowed to decimate it in front of our very eyes/ Isnt it time we did something about it and repossessed it from these charlatans? we have got to stop the rot before it tutns to gangrene bburnrover

9:52pm Wed 6 Jun 12

rovers11-12 says...

The only player I would be sad to see leave would be the YAK. Olsen must have been the worst left back in the Premiership, Hoillet only plays for himself not the team and I can remember the only forward pass he made against Swansea, all season.

Did Givet forget about the clause in his contract relating to reduced wages or did he think this was like the tax money that he did not need to pay on his earnings.
The only player I would be sad to see leave would be the YAK. Olsen must have been the worst left back in the Premiership, Hoillet only plays for himself not the team and I can remember the only forward pass he made against Swansea, all season. Did Givet forget about the clause in his contract relating to reduced wages or did he think this was like the tax money that he did not need to pay on his earnings. rovers11-12

9:57pm Wed 6 Jun 12

rovers11-12 says...

N'zonzi made his only forward pass against Swansea
N'zonzi made his only forward pass against Swansea rovers11-12

10:38pm Wed 6 Jun 12

unclejacklegend says...

bburnrover wrote:
what is a football club? Does it belong to the supporters or the money people? Are outsifers from India or even Scotland allowed to decimate it in front of our very eyes/ Isnt it time we did something about it and repossessed it from these charlatans?

we have got to stop the rot before it tutns to gangrene
Excellent mate, I'm in. So what's the plan?
[quote][p][bold]bburnrover[/bold] wrote: what is a football club? Does it belong to the supporters or the money people? Are outsifers from India or even Scotland allowed to decimate it in front of our very eyes/ Isnt it time we did something about it and repossessed it from these charlatans? we have got to stop the rot before it tutns to gangrene[/p][/quote]Excellent mate, I'm in. So what's the plan? unclejacklegend

9:17am Thu 7 Jun 12

did you smash it? says...

unclejacklegend wrote:
bburnrover wrote:
what is a football club? Does it belong to the supporters or the money people? Are outsifers from India or even Scotland allowed to decimate it in front of our very eyes/ Isnt it time we did something about it and repossessed it from these charlatans?

we have got to stop the rot before it tutns to gangrene
Excellent mate, I'm in. So what's the plan?
The brand shiny new plan is to have loads more protests, complain to your MP, the Football Association, the Premier League, The pope, The queen and if all that fails just err do nothing and hope that Venkys will sell the club and that Kean will get sacked.
.
Who's with me?
[quote][p][bold]unclejacklegend[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]bburnrover[/bold] wrote: what is a football club? Does it belong to the supporters or the money people? Are outsifers from India or even Scotland allowed to decimate it in front of our very eyes/ Isnt it time we did something about it and repossessed it from these charlatans? we have got to stop the rot before it tutns to gangrene[/p][/quote]Excellent mate, I'm in. So what's the plan?[/p][/quote]The brand shiny new plan is to have loads more protests, complain to your MP, the Football Association, the Premier League, The pope, The queen and if all that fails just err do nothing and hope that Venkys will sell the club and that Kean will get sacked. . Who's with me? did you smash it?

10:13am Thu 7 Jun 12

unclejacklegend says...

did you smash it? wrote:
unclejacklegend wrote:
bburnrover wrote: what is a football club? Does it belong to the supporters or the money people? Are outsifers from India or even Scotland allowed to decimate it in front of our very eyes/ Isnt it time we did something about it and repossessed it from these charlatans? we have got to stop the rot before it tutns to gangrene
Excellent mate, I'm in. So what's the plan?
The brand shiny new plan is to have loads more protests, complain to your MP, the Football Association, the Premier League, The pope, The queen and if all that fails just err do nothing and hope that Venkys will sell the club and that Kean will get sacked. . Who's with me?
Despite my comment being made in jest, I am 100% with you. I am willing to do whatever it takes but It just seems as if all of the complaints and Protests have gotten us nowhere. Everybody, myself included, seem out of ideas. I'm miserable and I want to do something that makes a visible difference. I've had my st refunded, I've pledged my £1000 and I've protested till I'm blue and white in the face.
[quote][p][bold]did you smash it?[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]unclejacklegend[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]bburnrover[/bold] wrote: what is a football club? Does it belong to the supporters or the money people? Are outsifers from India or even Scotland allowed to decimate it in front of our very eyes/ Isnt it time we did something about it and repossessed it from these charlatans? we have got to stop the rot before it tutns to gangrene[/p][/quote]Excellent mate, I'm in. So what's the plan?[/p][/quote]The brand shiny new plan is to have loads more protests, complain to your MP, the Football Association, the Premier League, The pope, The queen and if all that fails just err do nothing and hope that Venkys will sell the club and that Kean will get sacked. . Who's with me?[/p][/quote]Despite my comment being made in jest, I am 100% with you. I am willing to do whatever it takes but It just seems as if all of the complaints and Protests have gotten us nowhere. Everybody, myself included, seem out of ideas. I'm miserable and I want to do something that makes a visible difference. I've had my st refunded, I've pledged my £1000 and I've protested till I'm blue and white in the face. unclejacklegend

8:04pm Thu 7 Jun 12

timeforcommonsense says...

smellthecoffee wrote:
tugay 4 ever wrote:
smellthecoffee wrote:
What worries me is that if the club lose it's fanbase (which Venky's and Kean are trying hard enough to achieve) then the club will be unsustainable. The size of the ground/academy, players wages, staff wages etc etc cannot maintain itself on sub 10,000 gates. Unless something is done soon then the club could be heading for oblivion - and maybe a lot sooner than people think!!
The club won't lose it's fanbase ! As soon as they and he are gone we will all return louder, prouder and in even greater numbers.
Depends how long the transition takes....apathy sets in and people find other things to do on a Saturday afternoon. Sad but true.
Not true fans, there will always be at least 90% return once the USELESS ONES are gone
[quote][p][bold]smellthecoffee[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]tugay 4 ever[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]smellthecoffee[/bold] wrote: What worries me is that if the club lose it's fanbase (which Venky's and Kean are trying hard enough to achieve) then the club will be unsustainable. The size of the ground/academy, players wages, staff wages etc etc cannot maintain itself on sub 10,000 gates. Unless something is done soon then the club could be heading for oblivion - and maybe a lot sooner than people think!![/p][/quote]The club won't lose it's fanbase ! As soon as they and he are gone we will all return louder, prouder and in even greater numbers.[/p][/quote]Depends how long the transition takes....apathy sets in and people find other things to do on a Saturday afternoon. Sad but true.[/p][/quote]Not true fans, there will always be at least 90% return once the USELESS ONES are gone timeforcommonsense

1:32pm Wed 20 Jun 12

rovertakenmb says...

Who wants to save 45p a day? This is the story - pretty much every player of worth is probably going to leave before the end of the current transfer window. Let's not pad it out with quotes from people who can't be trusted anyway.

Read all about it in my book - OUT SOON - spread the word.

www.rovertaken.co.uk
Who wants to save 45p a day? This is the story - pretty much every player of worth is probably going to leave before the end of the current transfer window. Let's not pad it out with quotes from people who can't be trusted anyway. Read all about it in my book - OUT SOON - spread the word. www.rovertaken.co.uk rovertakenmb

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