FULL TIME: Blackburn Rovers 2 AEK Athens 1

2:54pm Sunday 29th July 2012 in Sport Photograph of the Author By Andy Cryer, Blackburn Rovers reporter

LEON Best was stretchered off for Blackburn Rovers in this afternoon's pre-season friendly as they beat AEK Athens 2-1 at Fleetwood.

Rovers' £3million summer signing went down holding his knee on 40 minutes and, after a five minute delay, was carried off the field.

He will undergo scans tomorrow as Rovers hope their £3million summer signing is not facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines. The early signs are understood to be promising.

Rovers led 2-0 at the break from a Nuno Gomes header and a brilliant Best curling strike with little happening after the break as Athens got back in the game.

Rovers struck the first blow on just six minutes as Nunes Gomes rose well at the far post to head home Marcus Olsson's left wing cross.

Leon Best had a goal ruled out for offside minutes later, after Gael Givet had headed against the bar, with Rovers dominating a tired looking Athens side.

The lead was doubled just before the half hour mark through a brilliant strike from Best. The striker latched on to a raking through ball from Murphy, to cut inside and bend a shot into the corner.

The positivity from the first half drained out of hosts on 40 minutes though as Leon Best was stretchered off with a serious looking knee injury.

A much-changed Rovers struggled to get going after the break and AEK Athens pulled a goal back through Nikolaos Kourelas, who got in behind Adam Henley, with 13 minutes remaining.

ROVERS: Paul Robinson (Jake Kean 46), Bradley Orr (Edinho 74), Josh Morris, Grant Hanley, Gael Givet (Scott Dann 46), Bruno Ribeiro, Danny Murphy (Jason Lowe 46), Paulo Jorge, Marcus Olsson (Fabio Nunes 74), Leon Best (Mauro Formica 40), Nuno Gomes (David Dunn 46) SUBS: David Goodwillie, Radosav Petrovic, Adam Henley, Ruben Rochina, Jason Lowe,

Comments (93)

3:45pm Sun 29 Jul 12

eloggy says...

lets hope its not to bad we need a good start to the season
lets hope its not to bad we need a good start to the season eloggy

3:49pm Sun 29 Jul 12

A Darener says...

eloggy wrote:
lets hope its not to bad we need a good start to the season
No we need Kean out for a good start to the season.
[quote][p][bold]eloggy[/bold] wrote: lets hope its not to bad we need a good start to the season[/p][/quote]No we need Kean out for a good start to the season. A Darener

3:51pm Sun 29 Jul 12

golazzo says...

Love the LET they are so reliable with the comments

Early signs look promising

Best was stretchered off with a serious looking Knee injury

It's either or
Love the LET they are so reliable with the comments Early signs look promising Best was stretchered off with a serious looking Knee injury It's either or golazzo

3:58pm Sun 29 Jul 12

RUinsane says...

A Darener wrote:
eloggy wrote:
lets hope its not to bad we need a good start to the season
No we need Kean out for a good start to the season.
Just thought I'd let you know as it appears no-one has told you yet. Kean will not be out by the beginning of the season. There, that ought to do it.
Best wishes to Leon Best and I hope its not too serious.
[quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]eloggy[/bold] wrote: lets hope its not to bad we need a good start to the season[/p][/quote]No we need Kean out for a good start to the season.[/p][/quote]Just thought I'd let you know as it appears no-one has told you yet. Kean will not be out by the beginning of the season. There, that ought to do it. Best wishes to Leon Best and I hope its not too serious. RUinsane

4:00pm Sun 29 Jul 12

A Darener says...

RUinsane wrote:
A Darener wrote:
eloggy wrote:
lets hope its not to bad we need a good start to the season
No we need Kean out for a good start to the season.
Just thought I'd let you know as it appears no-one has told you yet. Kean will not be out by the beginning of the season. There, that ought to do it.
Best wishes to Leon Best and I hope its not too serious.
Didn't say he would be out, said he needs to be out!
[quote][p][bold]RUinsane[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]eloggy[/bold] wrote: lets hope its not to bad we need a good start to the season[/p][/quote]No we need Kean out for a good start to the season.[/p][/quote]Just thought I'd let you know as it appears no-one has told you yet. Kean will not be out by the beginning of the season. There, that ought to do it. Best wishes to Leon Best and I hope its not too serious.[/p][/quote]Didn't say he would be out, said he needs to be out! A Darener

4:02pm Sun 29 Jul 12

eloggy says...

A Darener wrote:
eloggy wrote:
lets hope its not to bad we need a good start to the season
No we need Kean out for a good start to the season.
ya but we all know that but until hes gone we still need our best team every week
[quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]eloggy[/bold] wrote: lets hope its not to bad we need a good start to the season[/p][/quote]No we need Kean out for a good start to the season.[/p][/quote]ya but we all know that but until hes gone we still need our best team every week eloggy

4:03pm Sun 29 Jul 12

the genuine cypruslad says...

Watched the game on Greek tv,didnt play too bad but they were only playing a Greek team,i feel sorry for the people who have bought season tickets.
Watched the game on Greek tv,didnt play too bad but they were only playing a Greek team,i feel sorry for the people who have bought season tickets. the genuine cypruslad

4:04pm Sun 29 Jul 12

A Darener says...

Clean sheet for Paul Robinson. One of many I hope.
Clean sheet for Paul Robinson. One of many I hope. A Darener

4:11pm Sun 29 Jul 12

RTID says...

A Darener wrote:
eloggy wrote:
lets hope its not to bad we need a good start to the season
No we need Kean out for a good start to the season.
This is getting tiresome now. Kean is here for a few games at the start of the season at least. If we have a shocking start he has nowhere to hide this time and no more excuses.

If we start the season with a similar team that went out today, it actually looks reasonably strong. Again, leaving Kean with no excuses if we are near the bottom after 5 or 6 games.

Seems as if Nuno Gomes has settled in well and might bring a bit of class to our attack. Ribeiro might actually play a few games this season too. Murphy will control the pace and ask for the ball off the defence, something which was missing last season.

To ape Kean, I'm seeing positives.
[quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]eloggy[/bold] wrote: lets hope its not to bad we need a good start to the season[/p][/quote]No we need Kean out for a good start to the season.[/p][/quote]This is getting tiresome now. Kean is here for a few games at the start of the season at least. If we have a shocking start he has nowhere to hide this time and no more excuses. If we start the season with a similar team that went out today, it actually looks reasonably strong. Again, leaving Kean with no excuses if we are near the bottom after 5 or 6 games. Seems as if Nuno Gomes has settled in well and might bring a bit of class to our attack. Ribeiro might actually play a few games this season too. Murphy will control the pace and ask for the ball off the defence, something which was missing last season. To ape Kean, I'm seeing positives. RTID

4:14pm Sun 29 Jul 12

the genuine cypruslad says...

A Darener wrote:
Clean sheet for Paul Robinson. One of many I hope.
It finished 2-1.
[quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote: Clean sheet for Paul Robinson. One of many I hope.[/p][/quote]It finished 2-1. the genuine cypruslad

4:17pm Sun 29 Jul 12

A Darener says...

the genuine cypruslad wrote:
A Darener wrote:
Clean sheet for Paul Robinson. One of many I hope.
It finished 2-1.
But Robinson wasn't in goal when AEK scored...keep up!
[quote][p][bold]the genuine cypruslad[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote: Clean sheet for Paul Robinson. One of many I hope.[/p][/quote]It finished 2-1.[/p][/quote]But Robinson wasn't in goal when AEK scored...keep up! A Darener

4:44pm Sun 29 Jul 12

French Rover says...

the genuine cypruslad wrote:
Watched the game on Greek tv,didnt play too bad but they were only playing a Greek team,i feel sorry for the people who have bought season tickets.
Maybe they were 'only' a Greek team - but don't forget that AEK play in Europe most seasons and are a reasonably well experienced side. They are certainly several levels up from Fleetwood, Stanley and Rochdale so it was nice to see a win (any win) against a better team.
[quote][p][bold]the genuine cypruslad[/bold] wrote: Watched the game on Greek tv,didnt play too bad but they were only playing a Greek team,i feel sorry for the people who have bought season tickets.[/p][/quote]Maybe they were 'only' a Greek team - but don't forget that AEK play in Europe most seasons and are a reasonably well experienced side. They are certainly several levels up from Fleetwood, Stanley and Rochdale so it was nice to see a win (any win) against a better team. French Rover

4:45pm Sun 29 Jul 12

A Darener says...

French Rover wrote:
the genuine cypruslad wrote:
Watched the game on Greek tv,didnt play too bad but they were only playing a Greek team,i feel sorry for the people who have bought season tickets.
Maybe they were 'only' a Greek team - but don't forget that AEK play in Europe most seasons and are a reasonably well experienced side. They are certainly several levels up from Fleetwood, Stanley and Rochdale so it was nice to see a win (any win) against a better team.
Don't get used to it. I don't think you will see too many wins.
[quote][p][bold]French Rover[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]the genuine cypruslad[/bold] wrote: Watched the game on Greek tv,didnt play too bad but they were only playing a Greek team,i feel sorry for the people who have bought season tickets.[/p][/quote]Maybe they were 'only' a Greek team - but don't forget that AEK play in Europe most seasons and are a reasonably well experienced side. They are certainly several levels up from Fleetwood, Stanley and Rochdale so it was nice to see a win (any win) against a better team.[/p][/quote]Don't get used to it. I don't think you will see too many wins. A Darener

4:52pm Sun 29 Jul 12

Lancs - pensioner says...

the genuine cypruslad wrote:
Watched the game on Greek tv,didnt play too bad but they were only playing a Greek team,i feel sorry for the people who have bought season tickets.
More fool them, they have had eighteen months of warnings!!!

And it ain't going to get any better with an half empty stadium and this bumpy still in charge.
[quote][p][bold]the genuine cypruslad[/bold] wrote: Watched the game on Greek tv,didnt play too bad but they were only playing a Greek team,i feel sorry for the people who have bought season tickets.[/p][/quote]More fool them, they have had eighteen months of warnings!!! And it ain't going to get any better with an half empty stadium and this bumpy still in charge. Lancs - pensioner

4:54pm Sun 29 Jul 12

Morst The 88th Min Heartbreaker of Dingles! says...

Kean Out When we lose,
Kean Out when we win,
Until the evil one is gone,
Leave your ST's in the bin.
.
The club are clearly spooked that so many fans have stayed strong and not changed their minds as the season and the 20th deadline approaches. Txt's, emails etc are becoming daily now - a sure sign thousands are staying away and will not be pacified by any more meetings and promises but only the action to remove Kean. Then bridges could be built by Shabby between the fans and owners again. Its a pity Agnew has not advised him of this rather then thinking a PR blitz on fans will work - that is just insulting the fans.
.
Kean Out!
.
34th.......
Kean Out When we lose, Kean Out when we win, Until the evil one is gone, Leave your ST's in the bin. . The club are clearly spooked that so many fans have stayed strong and not changed their minds as the season and the 20th deadline approaches. Txt's, emails etc are becoming daily now - a sure sign thousands are staying away and will not be pacified by any more meetings and promises but only the action to remove Kean. Then bridges could be built by Shabby between the fans and owners again. Its a pity Agnew has not advised him of this rather then thinking a PR blitz on fans will work - that is just insulting the fans. . Kean Out! . 34th....... Morst The 88th Min Heartbreaker of Dingles!

4:58pm Sun 29 Jul 12

J.C - Rishton says...

Played very well first half - especially Best who looks a decent player.
.
If he's badly injured then thats going to be a really serious problem for us (Mrs D is going to have to spend a chunk of that money she's kept from player sales over the last 12 months).

Second half we seemed to play a strange 4-6-0 formation and encouraged a really abject AEK side back into the game (they looked like a team that had a good "bonding session" last night in downtown Blackpool followed by a fish supper each on the way home).

I think the new players all look okay but the squad is very very thin overall - theres alot of dross left over from last year I don't think most of the youngsters are ready for serious first team action yet.

Murphy is obviously a class act but with Dunn, Petrovic and the young "Portugese Gattuso" (looks a good prospect) - They can all play abit but theres no natural athlete in that 4 and no-one who's going to run from midfield, beyond the strikers.

Even in a lower division, Nzonzi is going to be very difficult for us to replace.
Played very well first half - especially Best who looks a decent player. . If he's badly injured then thats going to be a really serious problem for us (Mrs D is going to have to spend a chunk of that money she's kept from player sales over the last 12 months). Second half we seemed to play a strange 4-6-0 formation and encouraged a really abject AEK side back into the game (they looked like a team that had a good "bonding session" last night in downtown Blackpool followed by a fish supper each on the way home). I think the new players all look okay but the squad is very very thin overall - theres alot of dross left over from last year I don't think most of the youngsters are ready for serious first team action yet. Murphy is obviously a class act but with Dunn, Petrovic and the young "Portugese Gattuso" (looks a good prospect) - They can all play abit but theres no natural athlete in that 4 and no-one who's going to run from midfield, beyond the strikers. Even in a lower division, Nzonzi is going to be very difficult for us to replace. J.C - Rishton

5:01pm Sun 29 Jul 12

Lancs - pensioner says...

RTID wrote:
A Darener wrote:
eloggy wrote:
lets hope its not to bad we need a good start to the season
No we need Kean out for a good start to the season.
This is getting tiresome now. Kean is here for a few games at the start of the season at least. If we have a shocking start he has nowhere to hide this time and no more excuses.

If we start the season with a similar team that went out today, it actually looks reasonably strong. Again, leaving Kean with no excuses if we are near the bottom after 5 or 6 games.

Seems as if Nuno Gomes has settled in well and might bring a bit of class to our attack. Ribeiro might actually play a few games this season too. Murphy will control the pace and ask for the ball off the defence, something which was missing last season.

To ape Kean, I'm seeing positives.
God RITD your easley pleased, 18 months of sh-te a
Relegation and all our best players sold, then we get a win against a two bit Greek side that gets in Europe every other season because there is no other teams of any sort over there and your seeing positives, go and by a season ticket then and watch another full season of crap football, but until that cretin goes I will stay at home thank you.
[quote][p][bold]RTID[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]eloggy[/bold] wrote: lets hope its not to bad we need a good start to the season[/p][/quote]No we need Kean out for a good start to the season.[/p][/quote]This is getting tiresome now. Kean is here for a few games at the start of the season at least. If we have a shocking start he has nowhere to hide this time and no more excuses. If we start the season with a similar team that went out today, it actually looks reasonably strong. Again, leaving Kean with no excuses if we are near the bottom after 5 or 6 games. Seems as if Nuno Gomes has settled in well and might bring a bit of class to our attack. Ribeiro might actually play a few games this season too. Murphy will control the pace and ask for the ball off the defence, something which was missing last season. To ape Kean, I'm seeing positives.[/p][/quote]God RITD your easley pleased, 18 months of sh-te a Relegation and all our best players sold, then we get a win against a two bit Greek side that gets in Europe every other season because there is no other teams of any sort over there and your seeing positives, go and by a season ticket then and watch another full season of crap football, but until that cretin goes I will stay at home thank you. Lancs - pensioner

5:04pm Sun 29 Jul 12

Lancs - pensioner says...

Morst The 88th Min Heartbreaker of Dingles! wrote:
Kean Out When we lose,
Kean Out when we win,
Until the evil one is gone,
Leave your ST's in the bin.
.
The club are clearly spooked that so many fans have stayed strong and not changed their minds as the season and the 20th deadline approaches. Txt's, emails etc are becoming daily now - a sure sign thousands are staying away and will not be pacified by any more meetings and promises but only the action to remove Kean. Then bridges could be built by Shabby between the fans and owners again. Its a pity Agnew has not advised him of this rather then thinking a PR blitz on fans will work - that is just insulting the fans.
.
Kean Out!
.
34th.......
Nice one Morst! Keep it up, there are thousands like you.
[quote][p][bold]Morst The 88th Min Heartbreaker of Dingles![/bold] wrote: Kean Out When we lose, Kean Out when we win, Until the evil one is gone, Leave your ST's in the bin. . The club are clearly spooked that so many fans have stayed strong and not changed their minds as the season and the 20th deadline approaches. Txt's, emails etc are becoming daily now - a sure sign thousands are staying away and will not be pacified by any more meetings and promises but only the action to remove Kean. Then bridges could be built by Shabby between the fans and owners again. Its a pity Agnew has not advised him of this rather then thinking a PR blitz on fans will work - that is just insulting the fans. . Kean Out! . 34th.......[/p][/quote]Nice one Morst! Keep it up, there are thousands like you. Lancs - pensioner

5:14pm Sun 29 Jul 12

baldie says...

French Rover wrote:
the genuine cypruslad wrote:
Watched the game on Greek tv,didnt play too bad but they were only playing a Greek team,i feel sorry for the people who have bought season tickets.
Maybe they were 'only' a Greek team - but don't forget that AEK play in Europe most seasons and are a reasonably well experienced side. They are certainly several levels up from Fleetwood, Stanley and Rochdale so it was nice to see a win (any win) against a better team.
Do you feel sorry for all those season ticket holders,Frenchy.
Having to watch your beloved Blues every week?
[quote][p][bold]French Rover[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]the genuine cypruslad[/bold] wrote: Watched the game on Greek tv,didnt play too bad but they were only playing a Greek team,i feel sorry for the people who have bought season tickets.[/p][/quote]Maybe they were 'only' a Greek team - but don't forget that AEK play in Europe most seasons and are a reasonably well experienced side. They are certainly several levels up from Fleetwood, Stanley and Rochdale so it was nice to see a win (any win) against a better team.[/p][/quote]Do you feel sorry for all those season ticket holders,Frenchy. Having to watch your beloved Blues every week? baldie

5:25pm Sun 29 Jul 12

moh says...

Lancs - pensioner wrote:
RTID wrote:
A Darener wrote:
eloggy wrote:
lets hope its not to bad we need a good start to the season
No we need Kean out for a good start to the season.
This is getting tiresome now. Kean is here for a few games at the start of the season at least. If we have a shocking start he has nowhere to hide this time and no more excuses.

If we start the season with a similar team that went out today, it actually looks reasonably strong. Again, leaving Kean with no excuses if we are near the bottom after 5 or 6 games.

Seems as if Nuno Gomes has settled in well and might bring a bit of class to our attack. Ribeiro might actually play a few games this season too. Murphy will control the pace and ask for the ball off the defence, something which was missing last season.

To ape Kean, I'm seeing positives.
God RITD your easley pleased, 18 months of sh-te a
Relegation and all our best players sold, then we get a win against a two bit Greek side that gets in Europe every other season because there is no other teams of any sort over there and your seeing positives, go and by a season ticket then and watch another full season of crap football, but until that cretin goes I will stay at home thank you.
Calm down mate, they wont force you to go to Ewood and others have a right to buy season tickets if they want to.
[quote][p][bold]Lancs - pensioner[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]RTID[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]eloggy[/bold] wrote: lets hope its not to bad we need a good start to the season[/p][/quote]No we need Kean out for a good start to the season.[/p][/quote]This is getting tiresome now. Kean is here for a few games at the start of the season at least. If we have a shocking start he has nowhere to hide this time and no more excuses. If we start the season with a similar team that went out today, it actually looks reasonably strong. Again, leaving Kean with no excuses if we are near the bottom after 5 or 6 games. Seems as if Nuno Gomes has settled in well and might bring a bit of class to our attack. Ribeiro might actually play a few games this season too. Murphy will control the pace and ask for the ball off the defence, something which was missing last season. To ape Kean, I'm seeing positives.[/p][/quote]God RITD your easley pleased, 18 months of sh-te a Relegation and all our best players sold, then we get a win against a two bit Greek side that gets in Europe every other season because there is no other teams of any sort over there and your seeing positives, go and by a season ticket then and watch another full season of crap football, but until that cretin goes I will stay at home thank you.[/p][/quote]Calm down mate, they wont force you to go to Ewood and others have a right to buy season tickets if they want to. moh

5:30pm Sun 29 Jul 12

A Darener says...

moh wrote:
Lancs - pensioner wrote:
RTID wrote:
A Darener wrote:
eloggy wrote:
lets hope its not to bad we need a good start to the season
No we need Kean out for a good start to the season.
This is getting tiresome now. Kean is here for a few games at the start of the season at least. If we have a shocking start he has nowhere to hide this time and no more excuses.

If we start the season with a similar team that went out today, it actually looks reasonably strong. Again, leaving Kean with no excuses if we are near the bottom after 5 or 6 games.

Seems as if Nuno Gomes has settled in well and might bring a bit of class to our attack. Ribeiro might actually play a few games this season too. Murphy will control the pace and ask for the ball off the defence, something which was missing last season.

To ape Kean, I'm seeing positives.
God RITD your easley pleased, 18 months of sh-te a
Relegation and all our best players sold, then we get a win against a two bit Greek side that gets in Europe every other season because there is no other teams of any sort over there and your seeing positives, go and by a season ticket then and watch another full season of crap football, but until that cretin goes I will stay at home thank you.
Calm down mate, they wont force you to go to Ewood and others have a right to buy season tickets if they want to.
Don't give them ideas...they might send "the boy's" round to round us up and frog march us down to Ewood.
[quote][p][bold]moh[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Lancs - pensioner[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]RTID[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]eloggy[/bold] wrote: lets hope its not to bad we need a good start to the season[/p][/quote]No we need Kean out for a good start to the season.[/p][/quote]This is getting tiresome now. Kean is here for a few games at the start of the season at least. If we have a shocking start he has nowhere to hide this time and no more excuses. If we start the season with a similar team that went out today, it actually looks reasonably strong. Again, leaving Kean with no excuses if we are near the bottom after 5 or 6 games. Seems as if Nuno Gomes has settled in well and might bring a bit of class to our attack. Ribeiro might actually play a few games this season too. Murphy will control the pace and ask for the ball off the defence, something which was missing last season. To ape Kean, I'm seeing positives.[/p][/quote]God RITD your easley pleased, 18 months of sh-te a Relegation and all our best players sold, then we get a win against a two bit Greek side that gets in Europe every other season because there is no other teams of any sort over there and your seeing positives, go and by a season ticket then and watch another full season of crap football, but until that cretin goes I will stay at home thank you.[/p][/quote]Calm down mate, they wont force you to go to Ewood and others have a right to buy season tickets if they want to.[/p][/quote]Don't give them ideas...they might send "the boy's" round to round us up and frog march us down to Ewood. A Darener

5:35pm Sun 29 Jul 12

Forever-Blue says...

Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.
Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark. Forever-Blue

5:40pm Sun 29 Jul 12

Love Rovers Hate Venkys says...

Forever-Blue wrote:
Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.
I would be very surprised if that was true. Why haven't the club announced how many ST's they've actually sold?
[quote][p][bold]Forever-Blue[/bold] wrote: Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.[/p][/quote]I would be very surprised if that was true. Why haven't the club announced how many ST's they've actually sold? Love Rovers Hate Venkys

5:41pm Sun 29 Jul 12

A Darener says...

Forever-Blue wrote:
Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.
Doubt that!
[quote][p][bold]Forever-Blue[/bold] wrote: Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.[/p][/quote]Doubt that! A Darener

5:43pm Sun 29 Jul 12

moh says...

A Darener wrote:
Forever-Blue wrote:
Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.
Doubt that!
don't believe that.
[quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Forever-Blue[/bold] wrote: Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.[/p][/quote]Doubt that![/p][/quote]don't believe that. moh

5:46pm Sun 29 Jul 12

A Darener says...

We wouldn't have sold that many if we were still in PL.
We wouldn't have sold that many if we were still in PL. A Darener

5:51pm Sun 29 Jul 12

Harwoodstblue says...

moh wrote:
A Darener wrote:
Forever-Blue wrote:
Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.
Doubt that!
don't believe that.
I don't believe that either. I think they would be very happy with 10,000 but don't think it'll be anywhere near.
[quote][p][bold]moh[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Forever-Blue[/bold] wrote: Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.[/p][/quote]Doubt that![/p][/quote]don't believe that.[/p][/quote]I don't believe that either. I think they would be very happy with 10,000 but don't think it'll be anywhere near. Harwoodstblue

5:53pm Sun 29 Jul 12

smellthecoffee says...

Forever-Blue wrote:
Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.
Another bit of BS from within the PR dept.
[quote][p][bold]Forever-Blue[/bold] wrote: Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.[/p][/quote]Another bit of BS from within the PR dept. smellthecoffee

5:55pm Sun 29 Jul 12

bluerob says...

Forever-Blue wrote:
Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.
Your having a laugh, no chance its anywhere near that
[quote][p][bold]Forever-Blue[/bold] wrote: Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.[/p][/quote]Your having a laugh, no chance its anywhere near that bluerob

5:58pm Sun 29 Jul 12

baldie says...

Harwoodstblue wrote:
moh wrote:
A Darener wrote:
Forever-Blue wrote:
Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.
Doubt that!
don't believe that.
I don't believe that either. I think they would be very happy with 10,000 but don't think it'll be anywhere near.
I heard 8k about 3 weeks ago.
[quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]moh[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Forever-Blue[/bold] wrote: Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.[/p][/quote]Doubt that![/p][/quote]don't believe that.[/p][/quote]I don't believe that either. I think they would be very happy with 10,000 but don't think it'll be anywhere near.[/p][/quote]I heard 8k about 3 weeks ago. baldie

5:59pm Sun 29 Jul 12

stick to football says...

Subs not used: Petrovic, Rochina, Goodwillie.

Why are Keans purchases from 12 months ago all on the bench - is it chance or maybe he now realises he bought badly

Crowd 994 - thats good wonder how many were Rovers fans ? You will know if Rovers have been successful in selling tickets on two counts
1. They will announce how many
2. If the deal is extended yet again the answer is obvious

When will the People at Ewood realise the genuine fans have been hurt by the way they have treated and it will take more than a smile and some PR to bring them back on board- Venkys go and take the entourage with you then people may forgive
Subs not used: Petrovic, Rochina, Goodwillie. Why are Keans purchases from 12 months ago all on the bench - is it chance or maybe he now realises he bought badly Crowd 994 - thats good wonder how many were Rovers fans ? You will know if Rovers have been successful in selling tickets on two counts 1. They will announce how many 2. If the deal is extended yet again the answer is obvious When will the People at Ewood realise the genuine fans have been hurt by the way they have treated and it will take more than a smile and some PR to bring them back on board- Venkys go and take the entourage with you then people may forgive stick to football

6:02pm Sun 29 Jul 12

A Darener says...

I heard it was about 20,000 but then again I'm a bit deaf. Or is that daft?
I heard it was about 20,000 but then again I'm a bit deaf. Or is that daft? A Darener

6:06pm Sun 29 Jul 12

Harwoodstblue says...

baldie wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
moh wrote:
A Darener wrote:
Forever-Blue wrote:
Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.
Doubt that!
don't believe that.
I don't believe that either. I think they would be very happy with 10,000 but don't think it'll be anywhere near.
I heard 8k about 3 weeks ago.
Why buy a season ticket anyway ? There'll be plenty of cheap deals next season just to fill empty seats. Not that I'll be going anyway.
[quote][p][bold]baldie[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]moh[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Forever-Blue[/bold] wrote: Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.[/p][/quote]Doubt that![/p][/quote]don't believe that.[/p][/quote]I don't believe that either. I think they would be very happy with 10,000 but don't think it'll be anywhere near.[/p][/quote]I heard 8k about 3 weeks ago.[/p][/quote]Why buy a season ticket anyway ? There'll be plenty of cheap deals next season just to fill empty seats. Not that I'll be going anyway. Harwoodstblue

6:09pm Sun 29 Jul 12

A Darener says...

Looks like every school in the district is going to benefit from free tickets this season to bulk out the crowd. But If so I would ask then not to bother going.
Looks like every school in the district is going to benefit from free tickets this season to bulk out the crowd. But If so I would ask then not to bother going. A Darener

6:17pm Sun 29 Jul 12

Love Rovers Hate Venkys says...

A Darener wrote:
I heard it was about 20,000 but then again I'm a bit deaf. Or is that daft?
They sold very nearly 20,000, before Kean and Venky's got to grips with the club.
[quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote: I heard it was about 20,000 but then again I'm a bit deaf. Or is that daft?[/p][/quote]They sold very nearly 20,000, before Kean and Venky's got to grips with the club. Love Rovers Hate Venkys

6:28pm Sun 29 Jul 12

A Darener says...

Looks like a Kean luvvie has been pressing the thumbs down button! On all these posts.
Looks like a Kean luvvie has been pressing the thumbs down button! On all these posts. A Darener

6:37pm Sun 29 Jul 12

baldie says...

A Darener wrote:
I heard it was about 20,000 but then again I'm a bit deaf. Or is that daft?
Daft
[quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote: I heard it was about 20,000 but then again I'm a bit deaf. Or is that daft?[/p][/quote]Daft baldie

6:42pm Sun 29 Jul 12

Harwoodstblue says...

A Darener wrote:
Looks like a Kean luvvie has been pressing the thumbs down button! On all these posts.
It'll be Stevie boy.
[quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote: Looks like a Kean luvvie has been pressing the thumbs down button! On all these posts.[/p][/quote]It'll be Stevie boy. Harwoodstblue

6:46pm Sun 29 Jul 12

A Darener says...

baldie wrote:
A Darener wrote:
I heard it was about 20,000 but then again I'm a bit deaf. Or is that daft?
Daft
Thank's, nice to have it confirmed.
[quote][p][bold]baldie[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote: I heard it was about 20,000 but then again I'm a bit deaf. Or is that daft?[/p][/quote]Daft[/p][/quote]Thank's, nice to have it confirmed. A Darener

6:47pm Sun 29 Jul 12

J.C - Rishton says...

Harwoodstblue wrote:
moh wrote:
A Darener wrote:
Forever-Blue wrote:
Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.
Doubt that!
don't believe that.
I don't believe that either. I think they would be very happy with 10,000 but don't think it'll be anywhere near.
I heard last weekend they'd just reached the 8,000 - so I doubt very much they've sold more than a few hundred more this week.
.
Bear in mind 2 seasons ago we sold 19500 - thats a hell of a big reduction in "customer numbers".
[quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]moh[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Forever-Blue[/bold] wrote: Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.[/p][/quote]Doubt that![/p][/quote]don't believe that.[/p][/quote]I don't believe that either. I think they would be very happy with 10,000 but don't think it'll be anywhere near.[/p][/quote]I heard last weekend they'd just reached the 8,000 - so I doubt very much they've sold more than a few hundred more this week. . Bear in mind 2 seasons ago we sold 19500 - thats a hell of a big reduction in "customer numbers". J.C - Rishton

6:51pm Sun 29 Jul 12

RADRover says...

moh wrote:
Lancs - pensioner wrote:
RTID wrote:
A Darener wrote:
eloggy wrote:
lets hope its not to bad we need a good start to the season
No we need Kean out for a good start to the season.
This is getting tiresome now. Kean is here for a few games at the start of the season at least. If we have a shocking start he has nowhere to hide this time and no more excuses.

If we start the season with a similar team that went out today, it actually looks reasonably strong. Again, leaving Kean with no excuses if we are near the bottom after 5 or 6 games.

Seems as if Nuno Gomes has settled in well and might bring a bit of class to our attack. Ribeiro might actually play a few games this season too. Murphy will control the pace and ask for the ball off the defence, something which was missing last season.

To ape Kean, I'm seeing positives.
God RITD your easley pleased, 18 months of sh-te a
Relegation and all our best players sold, then we get a win against a two bit Greek side that gets in Europe every other season because there is no other teams of any sort over there and your seeing positives, go and by a season ticket then and watch another full season of crap football, but until that cretin goes I will stay at home thank you.
Calm down mate, they wont force you to go to Ewood and others have a right to buy season tickets if they want to.
Quite right, have purchased mine
[quote][p][bold]moh[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Lancs - pensioner[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]RTID[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]eloggy[/bold] wrote: lets hope its not to bad we need a good start to the season[/p][/quote]No we need Kean out for a good start to the season.[/p][/quote]This is getting tiresome now. Kean is here for a few games at the start of the season at least. If we have a shocking start he has nowhere to hide this time and no more excuses. If we start the season with a similar team that went out today, it actually looks reasonably strong. Again, leaving Kean with no excuses if we are near the bottom after 5 or 6 games. Seems as if Nuno Gomes has settled in well and might bring a bit of class to our attack. Ribeiro might actually play a few games this season too. Murphy will control the pace and ask for the ball off the defence, something which was missing last season. To ape Kean, I'm seeing positives.[/p][/quote]God RITD your easley pleased, 18 months of sh-te a Relegation and all our best players sold, then we get a win against a two bit Greek side that gets in Europe every other season because there is no other teams of any sort over there and your seeing positives, go and by a season ticket then and watch another full season of crap football, but until that cretin goes I will stay at home thank you.[/p][/quote]Calm down mate, they wont force you to go to Ewood and others have a right to buy season tickets if they want to.[/p][/quote]Quite right, have purchased mine RADRover

6:54pm Sun 29 Jul 12

A Darener says...

RADRover...or should that be BADRover? Hope you enjoy the misery about to be inflicted on you. We will have no sympathy for you when you hang your head in despair. But good luck with that.
RADRover...or should that be BADRover? Hope you enjoy the misery about to be inflicted on you. We will have no sympathy for you when you hang your head in despair. But good luck with that. A Darener

6:59pm Sun 29 Jul 12

Harwoodstblue says...

A Darener wrote:
RADRover...or should that be BADRover? Hope you enjoy the misery about to be inflicted on you. We will have no sympathy for you when you hang your head in despair. But good luck with that.
I'll second that..........They won't ruin my Saturday nights this season.
[quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote: RADRover...or should that be BADRover? Hope you enjoy the misery about to be inflicted on you. We will have no sympathy for you when you hang your head in despair. But good luck with that.[/p][/quote]I'll second that..........They won't ruin my Saturday nights this season. Harwoodstblue

7:11pm Sun 29 Jul 12

A Darener says...

Harwoodstblue wrote:
A Darener wrote:
RADRover...or should that be BADRover? Hope you enjoy the misery about to be inflicted on you. We will have no sympathy for you when you hang your head in despair. But good luck with that.
I'll second that..........They won't ruin my Saturday nights this season.
Trouble was it wasn't just Saturday nights! It lasted all week. We had to listen to the odious one bulling up the team before each match, then we sat through the nightmare of the match, then we listened to the excuses from the odious one after the match knowing that we had seen a completely different game to him. Then we read the truth in the Sunday rags. The Rovers being laughed at by the rest of the footballing world. With little sympathy from the media.
[quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote: RADRover...or should that be BADRover? Hope you enjoy the misery about to be inflicted on you. We will have no sympathy for you when you hang your head in despair. But good luck with that.[/p][/quote]I'll second that..........They won't ruin my Saturday nights this season.[/p][/quote]Trouble was it wasn't just Saturday nights! It lasted all week. We had to listen to the odious one bulling up the team before each match, then we sat through the nightmare of the match, then we listened to the excuses from the odious one after the match knowing that we had seen a completely different game to him. Then we read the truth in the Sunday rags. The Rovers being laughed at by the rest of the footballing world. With little sympathy from the media. A Darener

7:16pm Sun 29 Jul 12

Harwoodstblue says...

A Darener wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
A Darener wrote:
RADRover...or should that be BADRover? Hope you enjoy the misery about to be inflicted on you. We will have no sympathy for you when you hang your head in despair. But good luck with that.
I'll second that..........They won't ruin my Saturday nights this season.
Trouble was it wasn't just Saturday nights! It lasted all week. We had to listen to the odious one bulling up the team before each match, then we sat through the nightmare of the match, then we listened to the excuses from the odious one after the match knowing that we had seen a completely different game to him. Then we read the truth in the Sunday rags. The Rovers being laughed at by the rest of the footballing world. With little sympathy from the media.
You have it spot on there Darener..... It was a nightmare. Can't endure that again this season.
[quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote: RADRover...or should that be BADRover? Hope you enjoy the misery about to be inflicted on you. We will have no sympathy for you when you hang your head in despair. But good luck with that.[/p][/quote]I'll second that..........They won't ruin my Saturday nights this season.[/p][/quote]Trouble was it wasn't just Saturday nights! It lasted all week. We had to listen to the odious one bulling up the team before each match, then we sat through the nightmare of the match, then we listened to the excuses from the odious one after the match knowing that we had seen a completely different game to him. Then we read the truth in the Sunday rags. The Rovers being laughed at by the rest of the footballing world. With little sympathy from the media.[/p][/quote]You have it spot on there Darener..... It was a nightmare. Can't endure that again this season. Harwoodstblue

7:18pm Sun 29 Jul 12

happiness says...

Harwoodstblue wrote:
A Darener wrote:
RADRover...or should that be BADRover? Hope you enjoy the misery about to be inflicted on you. We will have no sympathy for you when you hang your head in despair. But good luck with that.
I'll second that..........They won't ruin my Saturday nights this season.
I'll third that.......no text from Danny Murphy, David 'get real' Dunn or embarrassingly desperate PR stunt will get me to part with a penny of my money until Kean has gone. However, those who have chosen to fund a continuation of this farce at our club are free to do so if they want. Not for me though. KEAN OUT = FANS IN......!!
[quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote: RADRover...or should that be BADRover? Hope you enjoy the misery about to be inflicted on you. We will have no sympathy for you when you hang your head in despair. But good luck with that.[/p][/quote]I'll second that..........They won't ruin my Saturday nights this season.[/p][/quote]I'll third that.......no text from Danny Murphy, David 'get real' Dunn or embarrassingly desperate PR stunt will get me to part with a penny of my money until Kean has gone. However, those who have chosen to fund a continuation of this farce at our club are free to do so if they want. Not for me though. KEAN OUT = FANS IN......!! happiness

7:21pm Sun 29 Jul 12

blue and white manc says...

all you fans that have not got a s.t why iv been goin 25years and seen bad times good times bad times and good times now bad times but blue and white no matter what . i went rochdale wendsday and again idiots kean out kean out b4 a ball been kicked just like last season were that get us the boys dnt need that . if you hate kean that much (im not a fan of his ) stay away untill he goes . i go cos im rovers till i die no matter who in charge.
all you fans that have not got a s.t why iv been goin 25years and seen bad times good times bad times and good times now bad times but blue and white no matter what . i went rochdale wendsday and again idiots kean out kean out b4 a ball been kicked just like last season were that get us the boys dnt need that . if you hate kean that much (im not a fan of his ) stay away untill he goes . i go cos im rovers till i die no matter who in charge. blue and white manc

7:30pm Sun 29 Jul 12

katrew says...

Forever-Blue wrote:
Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.
That is utter nonsense. The season ticket sales are no way near that figure. The rumour from the ticket office is that no more than 5500 or so sold despite the ridiculous PR blitz to buy
[quote][p][bold]Forever-Blue[/bold] wrote: Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.[/p][/quote]That is utter nonsense. The season ticket sales are no way near that figure. The rumour from the ticket office is that no more than 5500 or so sold despite the ridiculous PR blitz to buy katrew

7:34pm Sun 29 Jul 12

gleechy says...

Forever-Blue wrote:
Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.
You forgot to finish what you were saying, ten thou and we are going up to the prem and probably get to a cup final?
[quote][p][bold]Forever-Blue[/bold] wrote: Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.[/p][/quote]You forgot to finish what you were saying, ten thou and we are going up to the prem and probably get to a cup final? gleechy

7:37pm Sun 29 Jul 12

gleechy says...

blue and white manc wrote:
all you fans that have not got a s.t why iv been goin 25years and seen bad times good times bad times and good times now bad times but blue and white no matter what . i went rochdale wendsday and again idiots kean out kean out b4 a ball been kicked just like last season were that get us the boys dnt need that . if you hate kean that much (im not a fan of his ) stay away untill he goes . i go cos im rovers till i die no matter who in charge.
Ahh bless
[quote][p][bold]blue and white manc[/bold] wrote: all you fans that have not got a s.t why iv been goin 25years and seen bad times good times bad times and good times now bad times but blue and white no matter what . i went rochdale wendsday and again idiots kean out kean out b4 a ball been kicked just like last season were that get us the boys dnt need that . if you hate kean that much (im not a fan of his ) stay away untill he goes . i go cos im rovers till i die no matter who in charge.[/p][/quote]Ahh bless gleechy

7:57pm Sun 29 Jul 12

A Darener says...

blue and white manc wrote:
all you fans that have not got a s.t why iv been goin 25years and seen bad times good times bad times and good times now bad times but blue and white no matter what . i went rochdale wendsday and again idiots kean out kean out b4 a ball been kicked just like last season were that get us the boys dnt need that . if you hate kean that much (im not a fan of his ) stay away untill he goes . i go cos im rovers till i die no matter who in charge.
Unfortunately the Venky's and Kean etc are depending on you to show they do have the support of the majority. So by going you are in affect endorsing the way they are running the club. If you really don't support them ie Kean and company then bite the bullet, admit you will be sorry to not watch next season but join the rest of us in staying away until they are gone. We all appreciate it will be a huge sacrifice but the means justify the ends. We who are staying away will feel despondent and low but we know that in the long run it will be for the benefit of all. And the sooner they see they are not wanted the sooner they may up sticks and run. But if not at least we have tried.
[quote][p][bold]blue and white manc[/bold] wrote: all you fans that have not got a s.t why iv been goin 25years and seen bad times good times bad times and good times now bad times but blue and white no matter what . i went rochdale wendsday and again idiots kean out kean out b4 a ball been kicked just like last season were that get us the boys dnt need that . if you hate kean that much (im not a fan of his ) stay away untill he goes . i go cos im rovers till i die no matter who in charge.[/p][/quote]Unfortunately the Venky's and Kean etc are depending on you to show they do have the support of the majority. So by going you are in affect endorsing the way they are running the club. If you really don't support them ie Kean and company then bite the bullet, admit you will be sorry to not watch next season but join the rest of us in staying away until they are gone. We all appreciate it will be a huge sacrifice but the means justify the ends. We who are staying away will feel despondent and low but we know that in the long run it will be for the benefit of all. And the sooner they see they are not wanted the sooner they may up sticks and run. But if not at least we have tried. A Darener

8:10pm Sun 29 Jul 12

merlinrabbit says...

katrew wrote:
Forever-Blue wrote:
Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.
That is utter nonsense. The season ticket sales are no way near that figure. The rumour from the ticket office is that no more than 5500 or so sold despite the ridiculous PR blitz to buy
I know the catering manager who has budgeted for average of 11,000 a game (including away fans) therefore the 10k mark is just guff. They. Desperate and that's the reason for all the promotion stunts
[quote][p][bold]katrew[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Forever-Blue[/bold] wrote: Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.[/p][/quote]That is utter nonsense. The season ticket sales are no way near that figure. The rumour from the ticket office is that no more than 5500 or so sold despite the ridiculous PR blitz to buy[/p][/quote]I know the catering manager who has budgeted for average of 11,000 a game (including away fans) therefore the 10k mark is just guff. They. Desperate and that's the reason for all the promotion stunts merlinrabbit

8:14pm Sun 29 Jul 12

Lancs - pensioner says...

moh wrote:
Lancs - pensioner wrote:
RTID wrote:
A Darener wrote:
eloggy wrote: lets hope its not to bad we need a good start to the season
No we need Kean out for a good start to the season.
This is getting tiresome now. Kean is here for a few games at the start of the season at least. If we have a shocking start he has nowhere to hide this time and no more excuses. If we start the season with a similar team that went out today, it actually looks reasonably strong. Again, leaving Kean with no excuses if we are near the bottom after 5 or 6 games. Seems as if Nuno Gomes has settled in well and might bring a bit of class to our attack. Ribeiro might actually play a few games this season too. Murphy will control the pace and ask for the ball off the defence, something which was missing last season. To ape Kean, I'm seeing positives.
God RITD your easley pleased, 18 months of sh-te a Relegation and all our best players sold, then we get a win against a two bit Greek side that gets in Europe every other season because there is no other teams of any sort over there and your seeing positives, go and by a season ticket then and watch another full season of crap football, but until that cretin goes I will stay at home thank you.
Calm down mate, they wont force you to go to Ewood and others have a right to buy season tickets if they want to.
Fair comment Moh, I just get so angry with this plonker in charge liying to us all the time and seeing our club being ransacked by everyone.
[quote][p][bold]moh[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Lancs - pensioner[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]RTID[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]eloggy[/bold] wrote: lets hope its not to bad we need a good start to the season[/p][/quote]No we need Kean out for a good start to the season.[/p][/quote]This is getting tiresome now. Kean is here for a few games at the start of the season at least. If we have a shocking start he has nowhere to hide this time and no more excuses. If we start the season with a similar team that went out today, it actually looks reasonably strong. Again, leaving Kean with no excuses if we are near the bottom after 5 or 6 games. Seems as if Nuno Gomes has settled in well and might bring a bit of class to our attack. Ribeiro might actually play a few games this season too. Murphy will control the pace and ask for the ball off the defence, something which was missing last season. To ape Kean, I'm seeing positives.[/p][/quote]God RITD your easley pleased, 18 months of sh-te a Relegation and all our best players sold, then we get a win against a two bit Greek side that gets in Europe every other season because there is no other teams of any sort over there and your seeing positives, go and by a season ticket then and watch another full season of crap football, but until that cretin goes I will stay at home thank you.[/p][/quote]Calm down mate, they wont force you to go to Ewood and others have a right to buy season tickets if they want to.[/p][/quote]Fair comment Moh, I just get so angry with this plonker in charge liying to us all the time and seeing our club being ransacked by everyone. Lancs - pensioner

8:18pm Sun 29 Jul 12

Lancs - pensioner says...

Harwoodstblue wrote:
baldie wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
moh wrote:
A Darener wrote:
Forever-Blue wrote: Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.
Doubt that!
don't believe that.
I don't believe that either. I think they would be very happy with 10,000 but don't think it'll be anywhere near.
I heard 8k about 3 weeks ago.
Why buy a season ticket anyway ? There'll be plenty of cheap deals next season just to fill empty seats. Not that I'll be going anyway.
Yeh Darwen end for a fiver, remember, again just taking the p-ss out of the ST holders, it just does not add up.
[quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]baldie[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]moh[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Forever-Blue[/bold] wrote: Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.[/p][/quote]Doubt that![/p][/quote]don't believe that.[/p][/quote]I don't believe that either. I think they would be very happy with 10,000 but don't think it'll be anywhere near.[/p][/quote]I heard 8k about 3 weeks ago.[/p][/quote]Why buy a season ticket anyway ? There'll be plenty of cheap deals next season just to fill empty seats. Not that I'll be going anyway.[/p][/quote]Yeh Darwen end for a fiver, remember, again just taking the p-ss out of the ST holders, it just does not add up. Lancs - pensioner

8:22pm Sun 29 Jul 12

srvp28 says...

After last week's results a win was a must for the sake of players' morale, even if it was against an AEK side that only had three first team players feature at some point during the match. They played a lot of their Reserves and Academy players, with a 16 year old, Fountas, coming on at half-time, so probably not the toughest opposition we'll face in pre-season.

That said, with fixtures against Fleetwood, Accrington, Rochdale, AEK, Go Ahead Eagles, NEC and Cork City, you couldn't be blamed for thinking that these teams were hand-picked by Kean who'd arrogantly assume that Rovers would thump them and the owners would think he's still a brilliant manager.

Of course, I'm sure that wasn't really the case...
After last week's results a win was a must for the sake of players' morale, even if it was against an AEK side that only had three first team players feature at some point during the match. They played a lot of their Reserves and Academy players, with a 16 year old, Fountas, coming on at half-time, so probably not the toughest opposition we'll face in pre-season. That said, with fixtures against Fleetwood, Accrington, Rochdale, AEK, Go Ahead Eagles, NEC and Cork City, you couldn't be blamed for thinking that these teams were hand-picked by Kean who'd arrogantly assume that Rovers would thump them and the owners would think he's still a brilliant manager. Of course, I'm sure that wasn't really the case... srvp28

8:22pm Sun 29 Jul 12

Lancs - pensioner says...

blue and white manc wrote:
all you fans that have not got a s.t why iv been goin 25years and seen bad times good times bad times and good times now bad times but blue and white no matter what . i went rochdale wendsday and again idiots kean out kean out b4 a ball been kicked just like last season were that get us the boys dnt need that . if you hate kean that much (im not a fan of his ) stay away untill he goes . i go cos im rovers till i die no matter who in charge.
Your not related to "Mathewc" are you, or are you him in disguise?
[quote][p][bold]blue and white manc[/bold] wrote: all you fans that have not got a s.t why iv been goin 25years and seen bad times good times bad times and good times now bad times but blue and white no matter what . i went rochdale wendsday and again idiots kean out kean out b4 a ball been kicked just like last season were that get us the boys dnt need that . if you hate kean that much (im not a fan of his ) stay away untill he goes . i go cos im rovers till i die no matter who in charge.[/p][/quote]Your not related to "Mathewc" are you, or are you him in disguise? Lancs - pensioner

8:37pm Sun 29 Jul 12

Harwoodstblue says...

Lancs - pensioner wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
baldie wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
moh wrote:
A Darener wrote:
Forever-Blue wrote: Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.
Doubt that!
don't believe that.
I don't believe that either. I think they would be very happy with 10,000 but don't think it'll be anywhere near.
I heard 8k about 3 weeks ago.
Why buy a season ticket anyway ? There'll be plenty of cheap deals next season just to fill empty seats. Not that I'll be going anyway.
Yeh Darwen end for a fiver, remember, again just taking the p-ss out of the ST holders, it just does not add up.
It doesn't add up true, but why didn't you think of that before you bought your season ticket ? You buy a season ticket and they sh*t on you.... Why do you support them ?
[quote][p][bold]Lancs - pensioner[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]baldie[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]moh[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Forever-Blue[/bold] wrote: Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.[/p][/quote]Doubt that![/p][/quote]don't believe that.[/p][/quote]I don't believe that either. I think they would be very happy with 10,000 but don't think it'll be anywhere near.[/p][/quote]I heard 8k about 3 weeks ago.[/p][/quote]Why buy a season ticket anyway ? There'll be plenty of cheap deals next season just to fill empty seats. Not that I'll be going anyway.[/p][/quote]Yeh Darwen end for a fiver, remember, again just taking the p-ss out of the ST holders, it just does not add up.[/p][/quote]It doesn't add up true, but why didn't you think of that before you bought your season ticket ? You buy a season ticket and they sh*t on you.... Why do you support them ? Harwoodstblue

8:44pm Sun 29 Jul 12

Harwoodstblue says...

Harwoodstblue wrote:
Lancs - pensioner wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
baldie wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
moh wrote:
A Darener wrote:
Forever-Blue wrote: Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.
Doubt that!
don't believe that.
I don't believe that either. I think they would be very happy with 10,000 but don't think it'll be anywhere near.
I heard 8k about 3 weeks ago.
Why buy a season ticket anyway ? There'll be plenty of cheap deals next season just to fill empty seats. Not that I'll be going anyway.
Yeh Darwen end for a fiver, remember, again just taking the p-ss out of the ST holders, it just does not add up.
It doesn't add up true, but why didn't you think of that before you bought your season ticket ? You buy a season ticket and they sh*t on you.... Why do you support them ?
Sorry Lancs Pensioner...Read your post without checking who sent it. But what I said applies to all who have renewed. They're taking the mickey out of them with all the cheap deals.
[quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Lancs - pensioner[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]baldie[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]moh[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Forever-Blue[/bold] wrote: Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.[/p][/quote]Doubt that![/p][/quote]don't believe that.[/p][/quote]I don't believe that either. I think they would be very happy with 10,000 but don't think it'll be anywhere near.[/p][/quote]I heard 8k about 3 weeks ago.[/p][/quote]Why buy a season ticket anyway ? There'll be plenty of cheap deals next season just to fill empty seats. Not that I'll be going anyway.[/p][/quote]Yeh Darwen end for a fiver, remember, again just taking the p-ss out of the ST holders, it just does not add up.[/p][/quote]It doesn't add up true, but why didn't you think of that before you bought your season ticket ? You buy a season ticket and they sh*t on you.... Why do you support them ?[/p][/quote]Sorry Lancs Pensioner...Read your post without checking who sent it. But what I said applies to all who have renewed. They're taking the mickey out of them with all the cheap deals. Harwoodstblue

8:47pm Sun 29 Jul 12

baldie says...

Harwoodstblue wrote:
Lancs - pensioner wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
baldie wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
moh wrote:
A Darener wrote:
Forever-Blue wrote: Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.
Doubt that!
don't believe that.
I don't believe that either. I think they would be very happy with 10,000 but don't think it'll be anywhere near.
I heard 8k about 3 weeks ago.
Why buy a season ticket anyway ? There'll be plenty of cheap deals next season just to fill empty seats. Not that I'll be going anyway.
Yeh Darwen end for a fiver, remember, again just taking the p-ss out of the ST holders, it just does not add up.
It doesn't add up true, but why didn't you think of that before you bought your season ticket ? You buy a season ticket and they sh*t on you.... Why do you support them ?
There's been the season ticket v cheap ticket argument for a good few seasons,it's nothing new.
[quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Lancs - pensioner[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]baldie[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]moh[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Forever-Blue[/bold] wrote: Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.[/p][/quote]Doubt that![/p][/quote]don't believe that.[/p][/quote]I don't believe that either. I think they would be very happy with 10,000 but don't think it'll be anywhere near.[/p][/quote]I heard 8k about 3 weeks ago.[/p][/quote]Why buy a season ticket anyway ? There'll be plenty of cheap deals next season just to fill empty seats. Not that I'll be going anyway.[/p][/quote]Yeh Darwen end for a fiver, remember, again just taking the p-ss out of the ST holders, it just does not add up.[/p][/quote]It doesn't add up true, but why didn't you think of that before you bought your season ticket ? You buy a season ticket and they sh*t on you.... Why do you support them ?[/p][/quote]There's been the season ticket v cheap ticket argument for a good few seasons,it's nothing new. baldie

8:53pm Sun 29 Jul 12

blue and white manc says...

Lancs - pensioner wrote:
blue and white manc wrote:
all you fans that have not got a s.t why iv been goin 25years and seen bad times good times bad times and good times now bad times but blue and white no matter what . i went rochdale wendsday and again idiots kean out kean out b4 a ball been kicked just like last season were that get us the boys dnt need that . if you hate kean that much (im not a fan of his ) stay away untill he goes . i go cos im rovers till i die no matter who in charge.
Your not related to "Mathewc" are you, or are you him in disguise?
no never heard of him
[quote][p][bold]Lancs - pensioner[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]blue and white manc[/bold] wrote: all you fans that have not got a s.t why iv been goin 25years and seen bad times good times bad times and good times now bad times but blue and white no matter what . i went rochdale wendsday and again idiots kean out kean out b4 a ball been kicked just like last season were that get us the boys dnt need that . if you hate kean that much (im not a fan of his ) stay away untill he goes . i go cos im rovers till i die no matter who in charge.[/p][/quote]Your not related to "Mathewc" are you, or are you him in disguise?[/p][/quote]no never heard of him blue and white manc

9:04pm Sun 29 Jul 12

Lancs - pensioner says...

Harwoodstblue wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
Lancs - pensioner wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
baldie wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
moh wrote:
A Darener wrote:
Forever-Blue wrote: Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.
Doubt that!
don't believe that.
I don't believe that either. I think they would be very happy with 10,000 but don't think it'll be anywhere near.
I heard 8k about 3 weeks ago.
Why buy a season ticket anyway ? There'll be plenty of cheap deals next season just to fill empty seats. Not that I'll be going anyway.
Yeh Darwen end for a fiver, remember, again just taking the p-ss out of the ST holders, it just does not add up.
It doesn't add up true, but why didn't you think of that before you bought your season ticket ? You buy a season ticket and they sh*t on you.... Why do you support them ?
Sorry Lancs Pensioner...Read your post without checking who sent it. But what I said applies to all who have renewed. They're taking the mickey out of them with all the cheap deals.
No problem HB, no way am I going to buy one, not until THE problem goes back to bonny Scotland.
[quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Lancs - pensioner[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]baldie[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]moh[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Forever-Blue[/bold] wrote: Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.[/p][/quote]Doubt that![/p][/quote]don't believe that.[/p][/quote]I don't believe that either. I think they would be very happy with 10,000 but don't think it'll be anywhere near.[/p][/quote]I heard 8k about 3 weeks ago.[/p][/quote]Why buy a season ticket anyway ? There'll be plenty of cheap deals next season just to fill empty seats. Not that I'll be going anyway.[/p][/quote]Yeh Darwen end for a fiver, remember, again just taking the p-ss out of the ST holders, it just does not add up.[/p][/quote]It doesn't add up true, but why didn't you think of that before you bought your season ticket ? You buy a season ticket and they sh*t on you.... Why do you support them ?[/p][/quote]Sorry Lancs Pensioner...Read your post without checking who sent it. But what I said applies to all who have renewed. They're taking the mickey out of them with all the cheap deals.[/p][/quote]No problem HB, no way am I going to buy one, not until THE problem goes back to bonny Scotland. Lancs - pensioner

9:10pm Sun 29 Jul 12

RUinsane says...

srvp28 wrote:
After last week's results a win was a must for the sake of players' morale, even if it was against an AEK side that only had three first team players feature at some point during the match. They played a lot of their Reserves and Academy players, with a 16 year old, Fountas, coming on at half-time, so probably not the toughest opposition we'll face in pre-season.

That said, with fixtures against Fleetwood, Accrington, Rochdale, AEK, Go Ahead Eagles, NEC and Cork City, you couldn't be blamed for thinking that these teams were hand-picked by Kean who'd arrogantly assume that Rovers would thump them and the owners would think he's still a brilliant manager.

Of course, I'm sure that wasn't really the case...
And Gomes scored with his head :0) now we have a crosser who can find it now that greedt boy has gone to QPR. Sorry I'm only yanking your chain, I just couldn't help it.
[quote][p][bold]srvp28[/bold] wrote: After last week's results a win was a must for the sake of players' morale, even if it was against an AEK side that only had three first team players feature at some point during the match. They played a lot of their Reserves and Academy players, with a 16 year old, Fountas, coming on at half-time, so probably not the toughest opposition we'll face in pre-season. That said, with fixtures against Fleetwood, Accrington, Rochdale, AEK, Go Ahead Eagles, NEC and Cork City, you couldn't be blamed for thinking that these teams were hand-picked by Kean who'd arrogantly assume that Rovers would thump them and the owners would think he's still a brilliant manager. Of course, I'm sure that wasn't really the case...[/p][/quote]And Gomes scored with his head :0) now we have a crosser who can find it now that greedt boy has gone to QPR. Sorry I'm only yanking your chain, I just couldn't help it. RUinsane

9:28pm Sun 29 Jul 12

Harwoodstblue says...

baldie wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
Lancs - pensioner wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
baldie wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
moh wrote:
A Darener wrote:
Forever-Blue wrote: Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.
Doubt that!
don't believe that.
I don't believe that either. I think they would be very happy with 10,000 but don't think it'll be anywhere near.
I heard 8k about 3 weeks ago.
Why buy a season ticket anyway ? There'll be plenty of cheap deals next season just to fill empty seats. Not that I'll be going anyway.
Yeh Darwen end for a fiver, remember, again just taking the p-ss out of the ST holders, it just does not add up.
It doesn't add up true, but why didn't you think of that before you bought your season ticket ? You buy a season ticket and they sh*t on you.... Why do you support them ?
There's been the season ticket v cheap ticket argument for a good few seasons,it's nothing new.
I know Baldie, but it still doesn't make it right. I've not renewed this time but still don't agree with it.
[quote][p][bold]baldie[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Lancs - pensioner[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]baldie[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]moh[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Forever-Blue[/bold] wrote: Believe ST sales are around the 10K mark.[/p][/quote]Doubt that![/p][/quote]don't believe that.[/p][/quote]I don't believe that either. I think they would be very happy with 10,000 but don't think it'll be anywhere near.[/p][/quote]I heard 8k about 3 weeks ago.[/p][/quote]Why buy a season ticket anyway ? There'll be plenty of cheap deals next season just to fill empty seats. Not that I'll be going anyway.[/p][/quote]Yeh Darwen end for a fiver, remember, again just taking the p-ss out of the ST holders, it just does not add up.[/p][/quote]It doesn't add up true, but why didn't you think of that before you bought your season ticket ? You buy a season ticket and they sh*t on you.... Why do you support them ?[/p][/quote]There's been the season ticket v cheap ticket argument for a good few seasons,it's nothing new.[/p][/quote]I know Baldie, but it still doesn't make it right. I've not renewed this time but still don't agree with it. Harwoodstblue

9:38pm Sun 29 Jul 12

French Rover says...

baldie wrote:
French Rover wrote:
the genuine cypruslad wrote:
Watched the game on Greek tv,didnt play too bad but they were only playing a Greek team,i feel sorry for the people who have bought season tickets.
Maybe they were 'only' a Greek team - but don't forget that AEK play in Europe most seasons and are a reasonably well experienced side. They are certainly several levels up from Fleetwood, Stanley and Rochdale so it was nice to see a win (any win) against a better team.
Do you feel sorry for all those season ticket holders,Frenchy.
Having to watch your beloved Blues every week?
I envy them not pity them....after probably watching somewhere in the region of 700 to 800 Rovers matches during my time supporting the Rovers it kills me that I see them play so seldom. Only got back home once last season (the 0-2 loss to Stoke at Ewood at New Year) but even though we lost it was brilliant to be back watching the Rovers at Ewood. No SKY, no internet, just real live football!

If fans stay away this season then of course that is their decision and is respected - but it is one I could never make voluntarily. If I could watch the Rovers then I would - be it good, bad or (like the last season and a half) very ugly.
[quote][p][bold]baldie[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]French Rover[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]the genuine cypruslad[/bold] wrote: Watched the game on Greek tv,didnt play too bad but they were only playing a Greek team,i feel sorry for the people who have bought season tickets.[/p][/quote]Maybe they were 'only' a Greek team - but don't forget that AEK play in Europe most seasons and are a reasonably well experienced side. They are certainly several levels up from Fleetwood, Stanley and Rochdale so it was nice to see a win (any win) against a better team.[/p][/quote]Do you feel sorry for all those season ticket holders,Frenchy. Having to watch your beloved Blues every week?[/p][/quote]I envy them not pity them....after probably watching somewhere in the region of 700 to 800 Rovers matches during my time supporting the Rovers it kills me that I see them play so seldom. Only got back home once last season (the 0-2 loss to Stoke at Ewood at New Year) but even though we lost it was brilliant to be back watching the Rovers at Ewood. No SKY, no internet, just real live football! If fans stay away this season then of course that is their decision and is respected - but it is one I could never make voluntarily. If I could watch the Rovers then I would - be it good, bad or (like the last season and a half) very ugly. French Rover

9:50pm Sun 29 Jul 12

srvp28 says...

RUinsane wrote:
srvp28 wrote:
After last week's results a win was a must for the sake of players' morale, even if it was against an AEK side that only had three first team players feature at some point during the match. They played a lot of their Reserves and Academy players, with a 16 year old, Fountas, coming on at half-time, so probably not the toughest opposition we'll face in pre-season.

That said, with fixtures against Fleetwood, Accrington, Rochdale, AEK, Go Ahead Eagles, NEC and Cork City, you couldn't be blamed for thinking that these teams were hand-picked by Kean who'd arrogantly assume that Rovers would thump them and the owners would think he's still a brilliant manager.

Of course, I'm sure that wasn't really the case...
And Gomes scored with his head :0) now we have a crosser who can find it now that greedt boy has gone to QPR. Sorry I'm only yanking your chain, I just couldn't help it.
You sure it wasn't Nunes? :)
[quote][p][bold]RUinsane[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]srvp28[/bold] wrote: After last week's results a win was a must for the sake of players' morale, even if it was against an AEK side that only had three first team players feature at some point during the match. They played a lot of their Reserves and Academy players, with a 16 year old, Fountas, coming on at half-time, so probably not the toughest opposition we'll face in pre-season. That said, with fixtures against Fleetwood, Accrington, Rochdale, AEK, Go Ahead Eagles, NEC and Cork City, you couldn't be blamed for thinking that these teams were hand-picked by Kean who'd arrogantly assume that Rovers would thump them and the owners would think he's still a brilliant manager. Of course, I'm sure that wasn't really the case...[/p][/quote]And Gomes scored with his head :0) now we have a crosser who can find it now that greedt boy has gone to QPR. Sorry I'm only yanking your chain, I just couldn't help it.[/p][/quote]You sure it wasn't Nunes? :) srvp28

10:12pm Sun 29 Jul 12

lusorover says...

A lot of half-hearted 'fans' are using the Kean / Venkys debacle as an excuse for not supporting the team this season.

Nobody wants these owners or manager but the players on the pitch need more support than ever.

Real fans are taking it on the chin, gritting their teeth and getting down to Ewood in the knowledge that it is going to be tough but when the going gets tough etc......

There will be a better attitude 'on the terraces' with the faint-hearts out shopping instead of watchig the match.

It is good to hear that season-ticket sales are holding up in spite of the desperate militating by the faint-hearts.
A lot of half-hearted 'fans' are using the Kean / Venkys debacle as an excuse for not supporting the team this season. Nobody wants these owners or manager but the players on the pitch need more support than ever. Real fans are taking it on the chin, gritting their teeth and getting down to Ewood in the knowledge that it is going to be tough but when the going gets tough etc...... There will be a better attitude 'on the terraces' with the faint-hearts out shopping instead of watchig the match. It is good to hear that season-ticket sales are holding up in spite of the desperate militating by the faint-hearts. lusorover

10:19pm Sun 29 Jul 12

Coeur de Lion says...

lusorover wrote:
A lot of half-hearted 'fans' are using the Kean / Venkys debacle as an excuse for not supporting the team this season.

Nobody wants these owners or manager but the players on the pitch need more support than ever.

Real fans are taking it on the chin, gritting their teeth and getting down to Ewood in the knowledge that it is going to be tough but when the going gets tough etc......

There will be a better attitude 'on the terraces' with the faint-hearts out shopping instead of watchig the match.

It is good to hear that season-ticket sales are holding up in spite of the desperate militating by the faint-hearts.
P1ss off Steve.
[quote][p][bold]lusorover[/bold] wrote: A lot of half-hearted 'fans' are using the Kean / Venkys debacle as an excuse for not supporting the team this season. Nobody wants these owners or manager but the players on the pitch need more support than ever. Real fans are taking it on the chin, gritting their teeth and getting down to Ewood in the knowledge that it is going to be tough but when the going gets tough etc...... There will be a better attitude 'on the terraces' with the faint-hearts out shopping instead of watchig the match. It is good to hear that season-ticket sales are holding up in spite of the desperate militating by the faint-hearts.[/p][/quote]P1ss off Steve. Coeur de Lion

10:31pm Sun 29 Jul 12

RUinsane says...

srvp28 wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
srvp28 wrote:
After last week's results a win was a must for the sake of players' morale, even if it was against an AEK side that only had three first team players feature at some point during the match. They played a lot of their Reserves and Academy players, with a 16 year old, Fountas, coming on at half-time, so probably not the toughest opposition we'll face in pre-season.

That said, with fixtures against Fleetwood, Accrington, Rochdale, AEK, Go Ahead Eagles, NEC and Cork City, you couldn't be blamed for thinking that these teams were hand-picked by Kean who'd arrogantly assume that Rovers would thump them and the owners would think he's still a brilliant manager.

Of course, I'm sure that wasn't really the case...
And Gomes scored with his head :0) now we have a crosser who can find it now that greedt boy has gone to QPR. Sorry I'm only yanking your chain, I just couldn't help it.
You sure it wasn't Nunes? :)
Maybe it was GNomes but he's a bit short
[quote][p][bold]srvp28[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]RUinsane[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]srvp28[/bold] wrote: After last week's results a win was a must for the sake of players' morale, even if it was against an AEK side that only had three first team players feature at some point during the match. They played a lot of their Reserves and Academy players, with a 16 year old, Fountas, coming on at half-time, so probably not the toughest opposition we'll face in pre-season. That said, with fixtures against Fleetwood, Accrington, Rochdale, AEK, Go Ahead Eagles, NEC and Cork City, you couldn't be blamed for thinking that these teams were hand-picked by Kean who'd arrogantly assume that Rovers would thump them and the owners would think he's still a brilliant manager. Of course, I'm sure that wasn't really the case...[/p][/quote]And Gomes scored with his head :0) now we have a crosser who can find it now that greedt boy has gone to QPR. Sorry I'm only yanking your chain, I just couldn't help it.[/p][/quote]You sure it wasn't Nunes? :)[/p][/quote]Maybe it was GNomes but he's a bit short RUinsane

10:38pm Sun 29 Jul 12

Harwoodstblue says...

lusorover wrote:
A lot of half-hearted 'fans' are using the Kean / Venkys debacle as an excuse for not supporting the team this season.

Nobody wants these owners or manager but the players on the pitch need more support than ever.

Real fans are taking it on the chin, gritting their teeth and getting down to Ewood in the knowledge that it is going to be tough but when the going gets tough etc......

There will be a better attitude 'on the terraces' with the faint-hearts out shopping instead of watchig the match.

It is good to hear that season-ticket sales are holding up in spite of the desperate militating by the faint-hearts.
You and your ilk are the faint hearts. Why don't you man up and fight for the Rovers instead of supporting the t*ts that are ruining the club..... Idiot.
[quote][p][bold]lusorover[/bold] wrote: A lot of half-hearted 'fans' are using the Kean / Venkys debacle as an excuse for not supporting the team this season. Nobody wants these owners or manager but the players on the pitch need more support than ever. Real fans are taking it on the chin, gritting their teeth and getting down to Ewood in the knowledge that it is going to be tough but when the going gets tough etc...... There will be a better attitude 'on the terraces' with the faint-hearts out shopping instead of watchig the match. It is good to hear that season-ticket sales are holding up in spite of the desperate militating by the faint-hearts.[/p][/quote]You and your ilk are the faint hearts. Why don't you man up and fight for the Rovers instead of supporting the t*ts that are ruining the club..... Idiot. Harwoodstblue

10:39pm Sun 29 Jul 12

gleechy says...

lusorover wrote:
A lot of half-hearted 'fans' are using the Kean / Venkys debacle as an excuse for not supporting the team this season.

Nobody wants these owners or manager but the players on the pitch need more support than ever.

Real fans are taking it on the chin, gritting their teeth and getting down to Ewood in the knowledge that it is going to be tough but when the going gets tough etc......

There will be a better attitude 'on the terraces' with the faint-hearts out shopping instead of watchig the match.

It is good to hear that season-ticket sales are holding up in spite of the desperate militating by the faint-hearts.
A lot of half hearted fans are using the, there's nothing we can do except support whoever is in charge until they go excuse, or what's commonly known as the sheep speech. The real fans are showing no support for the pirate takeover that has been and hoping against hope that this set up get starved of support and leave, been made very difficult by hangers on though. It's good to hear publicity stunts hyping up ST sales, it shows everybody what lengths the owners will go to to catch gullible fools.
[quote][p][bold]lusorover[/bold] wrote: A lot of half-hearted 'fans' are using the Kean / Venkys debacle as an excuse for not supporting the team this season. Nobody wants these owners or manager but the players on the pitch need more support than ever. Real fans are taking it on the chin, gritting their teeth and getting down to Ewood in the knowledge that it is going to be tough but when the going gets tough etc...... There will be a better attitude 'on the terraces' with the faint-hearts out shopping instead of watchig the match. It is good to hear that season-ticket sales are holding up in spite of the desperate militating by the faint-hearts.[/p][/quote]A lot of half hearted fans are using the, there's nothing we can do except support whoever is in charge until they go excuse, or what's commonly known as the sheep speech. The real fans are showing no support for the pirate takeover that has been and hoping against hope that this set up get starved of support and leave, been made very difficult by hangers on though. It's good to hear publicity stunts hyping up ST sales, it shows everybody what lengths the owners will go to to catch gullible fools. gleechy

10:41pm Sun 29 Jul 12

blue and white manc says...

blue and white manc wrote:
all you fans that have not got a s.t why iv been goin 25years and seen bad times good times bad times and good times now bad times but blue and white no matter what . i went rochdale wendsday and again idiots kean out kean out b4 a ball been kicked just like last season were that get us the boys dnt need that . if you hate kean that much (im not a fan of his ) stay away untill he goes . i go cos im rovers till i die no matter who in charge.
stay away u so called fans if you hate kean and venkys that much dnt go ewood ahd dnt comment on here . man utd tried it wearing norwich colours but look whats happened there o ye no 1 goes apart from 75000 every home game go to ewood and support the team if goin to shout kean out then true fans dnt need people like you .
[quote][p][bold]blue and white manc[/bold] wrote: all you fans that have not got a s.t why iv been goin 25years and seen bad times good times bad times and good times now bad times but blue and white no matter what . i went rochdale wendsday and again idiots kean out kean out b4 a ball been kicked just like last season were that get us the boys dnt need that . if you hate kean that much (im not a fan of his ) stay away untill he goes . i go cos im rovers till i die no matter who in charge.[/p][/quote]stay away u so called fans if you hate kean and venkys that much dnt go ewood ahd dnt comment on here . man utd tried it wearing norwich colours but look whats happened there o ye no 1 goes apart from 75000 every home game go to ewood and support the team if goin to shout kean out then true fans dnt need people like you . blue and white manc

10:48pm Sun 29 Jul 12

Harwoodstblue says...

blue and white manc wrote:
blue and white manc wrote:
all you fans that have not got a s.t why iv been goin 25years and seen bad times good times bad times and good times now bad times but blue and white no matter what . i went rochdale wendsday and again idiots kean out kean out b4 a ball been kicked just like last season were that get us the boys dnt need that . if you hate kean that much (im not a fan of his ) stay away untill he goes . i go cos im rovers till i die no matter who in charge.
stay away u so called fans if you hate kean and venkys that much dnt go ewood ahd dnt comment on here . man utd tried it wearing norwich colours but look whats happened there o ye no 1 goes apart from 75000 every home game go to ewood and support the team if goin to shout kean out then true fans dnt need people like you .
Speak English.
[quote][p][bold]blue and white manc[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]blue and white manc[/bold] wrote: all you fans that have not got a s.t why iv been goin 25years and seen bad times good times bad times and good times now bad times but blue and white no matter what . i went rochdale wendsday and again idiots kean out kean out b4 a ball been kicked just like last season were that get us the boys dnt need that . if you hate kean that much (im not a fan of his ) stay away untill he goes . i go cos im rovers till i die no matter who in charge.[/p][/quote]stay away u so called fans if you hate kean and venkys that much dnt go ewood ahd dnt comment on here . man utd tried it wearing norwich colours but look whats happened there o ye no 1 goes apart from 75000 every home game go to ewood and support the team if goin to shout kean out then true fans dnt need people like you .[/p][/quote]Speak English. Harwoodstblue

10:48pm Sun 29 Jul 12

Vikings Rover says...

Harwoodstblue wrote:
A Darener wrote:
RADRover...or should that be BADRover? Hope you enjoy the misery about to be inflicted on you. We will have no sympathy for you when you hang your head in despair. But good luck with that.
I'll second that..........They won't ruin my Saturday nights this season.
They'll not ruin mine anymore either, but my golf might !!
[quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote: RADRover...or should that be BADRover? Hope you enjoy the misery about to be inflicted on you. We will have no sympathy for you when you hang your head in despair. But good luck with that.[/p][/quote]I'll second that..........They won't ruin my Saturday nights this season.[/p][/quote]They'll not ruin mine anymore either, but my golf might !! Vikings Rover

10:50pm Sun 29 Jul 12

blue and white manc says...

lusorover wrote:
A lot of half-hearted 'fans' are using the Kean / Venkys debacle as an excuse for not supporting the team this season.

Nobody wants these owners or manager but the players on the pitch need more support than ever.

Real fans are taking it on the chin, gritting their teeth and getting down to Ewood in the knowledge that it is going to be tough but when the going gets tough etc......

There will be a better attitude 'on the terraces' with the faint-hearts out shopping instead of watchig the match.

It is good to hear that season-ticket sales are holding up in spite of the desperate militating by the faint-hearts.
well said rovers till i die
[quote][p][bold]lusorover[/bold] wrote: A lot of half-hearted 'fans' are using the Kean / Venkys debacle as an excuse for not supporting the team this season. Nobody wants these owners or manager but the players on the pitch need more support than ever. Real fans are taking it on the chin, gritting their teeth and getting down to Ewood in the knowledge that it is going to be tough but when the going gets tough etc...... There will be a better attitude 'on the terraces' with the faint-hearts out shopping instead of watchig the match. It is good to hear that season-ticket sales are holding up in spite of the desperate militating by the faint-hearts.[/p][/quote]well said rovers till i die blue and white manc

10:50pm Sun 29 Jul 12

blue and white manc says...

lusorover wrote:
A lot of half-hearted 'fans' are using the Kean / Venkys debacle as an excuse for not supporting the team this season.

Nobody wants these owners or manager but the players on the pitch need more support than ever.

Real fans are taking it on the chin, gritting their teeth and getting down to Ewood in the knowledge that it is going to be tough but when the going gets tough etc......

There will be a better attitude 'on the terraces' with the faint-hearts out shopping instead of watchig the match.

It is good to hear that season-ticket sales are holding up in spite of the desperate militating by the faint-hearts.
well said rovers till i die
[quote][p][bold]lusorover[/bold] wrote: A lot of half-hearted 'fans' are using the Kean / Venkys debacle as an excuse for not supporting the team this season. Nobody wants these owners or manager but the players on the pitch need more support than ever. Real fans are taking it on the chin, gritting their teeth and getting down to Ewood in the knowledge that it is going to be tough but when the going gets tough etc...... There will be a better attitude 'on the terraces' with the faint-hearts out shopping instead of watchig the match. It is good to hear that season-ticket sales are holding up in spite of the desperate militating by the faint-hearts.[/p][/quote]well said rovers till i die blue and white manc

10:54pm Sun 29 Jul 12

blue and white manc says...

Harwoodstblue wrote:
blue and white manc wrote:
blue and white manc wrote:
all you fans that have not got a s.t why iv been goin 25years and seen bad times good times bad times and good times now bad times but blue and white no matter what . i went rochdale wendsday and again idiots kean out kean out b4 a ball been kicked just like last season were that get us the boys dnt need that . if you hate kean that much (im not a fan of his ) stay away untill he goes . i go cos im rovers till i die no matter who in charge.
stay away u so called fans if you hate kean and venkys that much dnt go ewood ahd dnt comment on here . man utd tried it wearing norwich colours but look whats happened there o ye no 1 goes apart from 75000 every home game go to ewood and support the team if goin to shout kean out then true fans dnt need people like you .
Speak English.
you know what i mean
[quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]blue and white manc[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]blue and white manc[/bold] wrote: all you fans that have not got a s.t why iv been goin 25years and seen bad times good times bad times and good times now bad times but blue and white no matter what . i went rochdale wendsday and again idiots kean out kean out b4 a ball been kicked just like last season were that get us the boys dnt need that . if you hate kean that much (im not a fan of his ) stay away untill he goes . i go cos im rovers till i die no matter who in charge.[/p][/quote]stay away u so called fans if you hate kean and venkys that much dnt go ewood ahd dnt comment on here . man utd tried it wearing norwich colours but look whats happened there o ye no 1 goes apart from 75000 every home game go to ewood and support the team if goin to shout kean out then true fans dnt need people like you .[/p][/quote]Speak English.[/p][/quote]you know what i mean blue and white manc

11:07pm Sun 29 Jul 12

Harwoodstblue says...

blue and white manc wrote:
lusorover wrote:
A lot of half-hearted 'fans' are using the Kean / Venkys debacle as an excuse for not supporting the team this season.

Nobody wants these owners or manager but the players on the pitch need more support than ever.

Real fans are taking it on the chin, gritting their teeth and getting down to Ewood in the knowledge that it is going to be tough but when the going gets tough etc......

There will be a better attitude 'on the terraces' with the faint-hearts out shopping instead of watchig the match.

It is good to hear that season-ticket sales are holding up in spite of the desperate militating by the faint-hearts.
well said rovers till i die
Just press the key once.
[quote][p][bold]blue and white manc[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]lusorover[/bold] wrote: A lot of half-hearted 'fans' are using the Kean / Venkys debacle as an excuse for not supporting the team this season. Nobody wants these owners or manager but the players on the pitch need more support than ever. Real fans are taking it on the chin, gritting their teeth and getting down to Ewood in the knowledge that it is going to be tough but when the going gets tough etc...... There will be a better attitude 'on the terraces' with the faint-hearts out shopping instead of watchig the match. It is good to hear that season-ticket sales are holding up in spite of the desperate militating by the faint-hearts.[/p][/quote]well said rovers till i die[/p][/quote]Just press the key once. Harwoodstblue

11:09pm Sun 29 Jul 12

reggie0008 says...

J.C - Rishton wrote:
Played very well first half - especially Best who looks a decent player.
.
If he's badly injured then thats going to be a really serious problem for us (Mrs D is going to have to spend a chunk of that money she's kept from player sales over the last 12 months).

Second half we seemed to play a strange 4-6-0 formation and encouraged a really abject AEK side back into the game (they looked like a team that had a good "bonding session" last night in downtown Blackpool followed by a fish supper each on the way home).

I think the new players all look okay but the squad is very very thin overall - theres alot of dross left over from last year I don't think most of the youngsters are ready for serious first team action yet.

Murphy is obviously a class act but with Dunn, Petrovic and the young "Portugese Gattuso" (looks a good prospect) - They can all play abit but theres no natural athlete in that 4 and no-one who's going to run from midfield, beyond the strikers.

Even in a lower division, Nzonzi is going to be very difficult for us to replace.
Where were Pederson and Vuckevic?
[quote][p][bold]J.C - Rishton[/bold] wrote: Played very well first half - especially Best who looks a decent player. . If he's badly injured then thats going to be a really serious problem for us (Mrs D is going to have to spend a chunk of that money she's kept from player sales over the last 12 months). Second half we seemed to play a strange 4-6-0 formation and encouraged a really abject AEK side back into the game (they looked like a team that had a good "bonding session" last night in downtown Blackpool followed by a fish supper each on the way home). I think the new players all look okay but the squad is very very thin overall - theres alot of dross left over from last year I don't think most of the youngsters are ready for serious first team action yet. Murphy is obviously a class act but with Dunn, Petrovic and the young "Portugese Gattuso" (looks a good prospect) - They can all play abit but theres no natural athlete in that 4 and no-one who's going to run from midfield, beyond the strikers. Even in a lower division, Nzonzi is going to be very difficult for us to replace.[/p][/quote]Where were Pederson and Vuckevic? reggie0008

11:48pm Sun 29 Jul 12

smellthecoffee says...

French Rover wrote:
baldie wrote:
French Rover wrote:
the genuine cypruslad wrote:
Watched the game on Greek tv,didnt play too bad but they were only playing a Greek team,i feel sorry for the people who have bought season tickets.
Maybe they were 'only' a Greek team - but don't forget that AEK play in Europe most seasons and are a reasonably well experienced side. They are certainly several levels up from Fleetwood, Stanley and Rochdale so it was nice to see a win (any win) against a better team.
Do you feel sorry for all those season ticket holders,Frenchy.
Having to watch your beloved Blues every week?
I envy them not pity them....after probably watching somewhere in the region of 700 to 800 Rovers matches during my time supporting the Rovers it kills me that I see them play so seldom. Only got back home once last season (the 0-2 loss to Stoke at Ewood at New Year) but even though we lost it was brilliant to be back watching the Rovers at Ewood. No SKY, no internet, just real live football!

If fans stay away this season then of course that is their decision and is respected - but it is one I could never make voluntarily. If I could watch the Rovers then I would - be it good, bad or (like the last season and a half) very ugly.
full of sh1t again.
[quote][p][bold]French Rover[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]baldie[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]French Rover[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]the genuine cypruslad[/bold] wrote: Watched the game on Greek tv,didnt play too bad but they were only playing a Greek team,i feel sorry for the people who have bought season tickets.[/p][/quote]Maybe they were 'only' a Greek team - but don't forget that AEK play in Europe most seasons and are a reasonably well experienced side. They are certainly several levels up from Fleetwood, Stanley and Rochdale so it was nice to see a win (any win) against a better team.[/p][/quote]Do you feel sorry for all those season ticket holders,Frenchy. Having to watch your beloved Blues every week?[/p][/quote]I envy them not pity them....after probably watching somewhere in the region of 700 to 800 Rovers matches during my time supporting the Rovers it kills me that I see them play so seldom. Only got back home once last season (the 0-2 loss to Stoke at Ewood at New Year) but even though we lost it was brilliant to be back watching the Rovers at Ewood. No SKY, no internet, just real live football! If fans stay away this season then of course that is their decision and is respected - but it is one I could never make voluntarily. If I could watch the Rovers then I would - be it good, bad or (like the last season and a half) very ugly.[/p][/quote]full of sh1t again. smellthecoffee

11:52pm Sun 29 Jul 12

smellthecoffee says...

Coeur de Lion wrote:
lusorover wrote:
A lot of half-hearted 'fans' are using the Kean / Venkys debacle as an excuse for not supporting the team this season.

Nobody wants these owners or manager but the players on the pitch need more support than ever.

Real fans are taking it on the chin, gritting their teeth and getting down to Ewood in the knowledge that it is going to be tough but when the going gets tough etc......

There will be a better attitude 'on the terraces' with the faint-hearts out shopping instead of watchig the match.

It is good to hear that season-ticket sales are holding up in spite of the desperate militating by the faint-hearts.
P1ss off Steve.
exactly...funny how all the pro Kean/Venkys comments come at the same time...and by the same accounts.
[quote][p][bold]Coeur de Lion[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]lusorover[/bold] wrote: A lot of half-hearted 'fans' are using the Kean / Venkys debacle as an excuse for not supporting the team this season. Nobody wants these owners or manager but the players on the pitch need more support than ever. Real fans are taking it on the chin, gritting their teeth and getting down to Ewood in the knowledge that it is going to be tough but when the going gets tough etc...... There will be a better attitude 'on the terraces' with the faint-hearts out shopping instead of watchig the match. It is good to hear that season-ticket sales are holding up in spite of the desperate militating by the faint-hearts.[/p][/quote]P1ss off Steve.[/p][/quote]exactly...funny how all the pro Kean/Venkys comments come at the same time...and by the same accounts. smellthecoffee

12:02am Mon 30 Jul 12

Gaz M says...

lusorover wrote:
A lot of half-hearted 'fans' are using the Kean / Venkys debacle as an excuse for not supporting the team this season.

Nobody wants these owners or manager but the players on the pitch need more support than ever.

Real fans are taking it on the chin, gritting their teeth and getting down to Ewood in the knowledge that it is going to be tough but when the going gets tough etc......

There will be a better attitude 'on the terraces' with the faint-hearts out shopping instead of watchig the match.

It is good to hear that season-ticket sales are holding up in spite of the desperate militating by the faint-hearts.
At times lusorover you talk absolute bo***ks.
[quote][p][bold]lusorover[/bold] wrote: A lot of half-hearted 'fans' are using the Kean / Venkys debacle as an excuse for not supporting the team this season. Nobody wants these owners or manager but the players on the pitch need more support than ever. Real fans are taking it on the chin, gritting their teeth and getting down to Ewood in the knowledge that it is going to be tough but when the going gets tough etc...... There will be a better attitude 'on the terraces' with the faint-hearts out shopping instead of watchig the match. It is good to hear that season-ticket sales are holding up in spite of the desperate militating by the faint-hearts.[/p][/quote]At times lusorover you talk absolute bo***ks. Gaz M

12:09am Mon 30 Jul 12

Gaz M says...

Harwoodstblue wrote:
blue and white manc wrote:
blue and white manc wrote:
all you fans that have not got a s.t why iv been goin 25years and seen bad times good times bad times and good times now bad times but blue and white no matter what . i went rochdale wendsday and again idiots kean out kean out b4 a ball been kicked just like last season were that get us the boys dnt need that . if you hate kean that much (im not a fan of his ) stay away untill he goes . i go cos im rovers till i die no matter who in charge.
stay away u so called fans if you hate kean and venkys that much dnt go ewood ahd dnt comment on here . man utd tried it wearing norwich colours but look whats happened there o ye no 1 goes apart from 75000 every home game go to ewood and support the team if goin to shout kean out then true fans dnt need people like you .
Speak English.
Probably cant Harwoodstblue ,probably from Pune!!
[quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]blue and white manc[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]blue and white manc[/bold] wrote: all you fans that have not got a s.t why iv been goin 25years and seen bad times good times bad times and good times now bad times but blue and white no matter what . i went rochdale wendsday and again idiots kean out kean out b4 a ball been kicked just like last season were that get us the boys dnt need that . if you hate kean that much (im not a fan of his ) stay away untill he goes . i go cos im rovers till i die no matter who in charge.[/p][/quote]stay away u so called fans if you hate kean and venkys that much dnt go ewood ahd dnt comment on here . man utd tried it wearing norwich colours but look whats happened there o ye no 1 goes apart from 75000 every home game go to ewood and support the team if goin to shout kean out then true fans dnt need people like you .[/p][/quote]Speak English.[/p][/quote]Probably cant Harwoodstblue ,probably from Pune!! Gaz M

12:27am Mon 30 Jul 12

FCBurnley says...

Ah, what a shame. Gutted for the boy. Not the BEST start to the season.
Ah, what a shame. Gutted for the boy. Not the BEST start to the season. FCBurnley

12:28am Mon 30 Jul 12

bluerob says...

lusorover wrote:
A lot of half-hearted 'fans' are using the Kean / Venkys debacle as an excuse for not supporting the team this season.

Nobody wants these owners or manager but the players on the pitch need more support than ever.

Real fans are taking it on the chin, gritting their teeth and getting down to Ewood in the knowledge that it is going to be tough but when the going gets tough etc......

There will be a better attitude 'on the terraces' with the faint-hearts out shopping instead of watchig the match.

It is good to hear that season-ticket sales are holding up in spite of the desperate militating by the faint-hearts.
You sound just as patronising as Kean, and you make my blood boil as much as he does.

BRFC has been a major part of my life for 47 yrs and I have had a season ticket for 25 yrs , does that qualify me for being half hearted ?

The REAL fans are the ones willing to make sacrifices for the long term good of OUR football club.

If you are happy to support the destruction then get on with it.
[quote][p][bold]lusorover[/bold] wrote: A lot of half-hearted 'fans' are using the Kean / Venkys debacle as an excuse for not supporting the team this season. Nobody wants these owners or manager but the players on the pitch need more support than ever. Real fans are taking it on the chin, gritting their teeth and getting down to Ewood in the knowledge that it is going to be tough but when the going gets tough etc...... There will be a better attitude 'on the terraces' with the faint-hearts out shopping instead of watchig the match. It is good to hear that season-ticket sales are holding up in spite of the desperate militating by the faint-hearts.[/p][/quote]You sound just as patronising as Kean, and you make my blood boil as much as he does. BRFC has been a major part of my life for 47 yrs and I have had a season ticket for 25 yrs , does that qualify me for being half hearted ? The REAL fans are the ones willing to make sacrifices for the long term good of OUR football club. If you are happy to support the destruction then get on with it. bluerob

1:22am Mon 30 Jul 12

Dukes says...

KEAN OUT

VENKYS OUT


We want our rovers back.
KEAN OUT VENKYS OUT We want our rovers back. Dukes

7:13am Mon 30 Jul 12

The-Jerome-and-Steve-Show says...

lusorover wrote:
A lot of half-hearted 'fans' are using the Kean / Venkys debacle as an excuse for not supporting the team this season.

Nobody wants these owners or manager but the players on the pitch need more support than ever.

Real fans are taking it on the chin, gritting their teeth and getting down to Ewood in the knowledge that it is going to be tough but when the going gets tough etc......

There will be a better attitude 'on the terraces' with the faint-hearts out shopping instead of watchig the match.

It is good to hear that season-ticket sales are holding up in spite of the desperate militating by the faint-hearts.
The point you miss is the kean out chants will be louder and clearer next season with only around 10,000 on the ground. I have renewed simply to keep the pressure on kean.

KEAN OUT KEAN OUT 90mins
[quote][p][bold]lusorover[/bold] wrote: A lot of half-hearted 'fans' are using the Kean / Venkys debacle as an excuse for not supporting the team this season. Nobody wants these owners or manager but the players on the pitch need more support than ever. Real fans are taking it on the chin, gritting their teeth and getting down to Ewood in the knowledge that it is going to be tough but when the going gets tough etc...... There will be a better attitude 'on the terraces' with the faint-hearts out shopping instead of watchig the match. It is good to hear that season-ticket sales are holding up in spite of the desperate militating by the faint-hearts.[/p][/quote]The point you miss is the kean out chants will be louder and clearer next season with only around 10,000 on the ground. I have renewed simply to keep the pressure on kean. KEAN OUT KEAN OUT 90mins The-Jerome-and-Steve-Show

7:13am Mon 30 Jul 12

The-Jerome-and-Steve-Show says...

lusorover wrote:
A lot of half-hearted 'fans' are using the Kean / Venkys debacle as an excuse for not supporting the team this season.

Nobody wants these owners or manager but the players on the pitch need more support than ever.

Real fans are taking it on the chin, gritting their teeth and getting down to Ewood in the knowledge that it is going to be tough but when the going gets tough etc......

There will be a better attitude 'on the terraces' with the faint-hearts out shopping instead of watchig the match.

It is good to hear that season-ticket sales are holding up in spite of the desperate militating by the faint-hearts.
The point you miss is the kean out chants will be louder and clearer next season with only around 10,000 on the ground. I have renewed simply to keep the pressure on kean.

KEAN OUT KEAN OUT 90mins
[quote][p][bold]lusorover[/bold] wrote: A lot of half-hearted 'fans' are using the Kean / Venkys debacle as an excuse for not supporting the team this season. Nobody wants these owners or manager but the players on the pitch need more support than ever. Real fans are taking it on the chin, gritting their teeth and getting down to Ewood in the knowledge that it is going to be tough but when the going gets tough etc...... There will be a better attitude 'on the terraces' with the faint-hearts out shopping instead of watchig the match. It is good to hear that season-ticket sales are holding up in spite of the desperate militating by the faint-hearts.[/p][/quote]The point you miss is the kean out chants will be louder and clearer next season with only around 10,000 on the ground. I have renewed simply to keep the pressure on kean. KEAN OUT KEAN OUT 90mins The-Jerome-and-Steve-Show

7:40am Mon 30 Jul 12

French Rover says...

smellthecoffee wrote:
French Rover wrote:
baldie wrote:
French Rover wrote:
the genuine cypruslad wrote:
Watched the game on Greek tv,didnt play too bad but they were only playing a Greek team,i feel sorry for the people who have bought season tickets.
Maybe they were 'only' a Greek team - but don't forget that AEK play in Europe most seasons and are a reasonably well experienced side. They are certainly several levels up from Fleetwood, Stanley and Rochdale so it was nice to see a win (any win) against a better team.
Do you feel sorry for all those season ticket holders,Frenchy.
Having to watch your beloved Blues every week?
I envy them not pity them....after probably watching somewhere in the region of 700 to 800 Rovers matches during my time supporting the Rovers it kills me that I see them play so seldom. Only got back home once last season (the 0-2 loss to Stoke at Ewood at New Year) but even though we lost it was brilliant to be back watching the Rovers at Ewood. No SKY, no internet, just real live football!

If fans stay away this season then of course that is their decision and is respected - but it is one I could never make voluntarily. If I could watch the Rovers then I would - be it good, bad or (like the last season and a half) very ugly.
full of sh1t again.
don't complain to me how you feel smelly - go see a doctor...come to think of it thats probably why they call you smelly!
[quote][p][bold]smellthecoffee[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]French Rover[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]baldie[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]French Rover[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]the genuine cypruslad[/bold] wrote: Watched the game on Greek tv,didnt play too bad but they were only playing a Greek team,i feel sorry for the people who have bought season tickets.[/p][/quote]Maybe they were 'only' a Greek team - but don't forget that AEK play in Europe most seasons and are a reasonably well experienced side. They are certainly several levels up from Fleetwood, Stanley and Rochdale so it was nice to see a win (any win) against a better team.[/p][/quote]Do you feel sorry for all those season ticket holders,Frenchy. Having to watch your beloved Blues every week?[/p][/quote]I envy them not pity them....after probably watching somewhere in the region of 700 to 800 Rovers matches during my time supporting the Rovers it kills me that I see them play so seldom. Only got back home once last season (the 0-2 loss to Stoke at Ewood at New Year) but even though we lost it was brilliant to be back watching the Rovers at Ewood. No SKY, no internet, just real live football! If fans stay away this season then of course that is their decision and is respected - but it is one I could never make voluntarily. If I could watch the Rovers then I would - be it good, bad or (like the last season and a half) very ugly.[/p][/quote]full of sh1t again.[/p][/quote]don't complain to me how you feel smelly - go see a doctor...come to think of it thats probably why they call you smelly! French Rover

8:38am Mon 30 Jul 12

Rovers 1495 says...

FCBurnley wrote:
Ah, what a shame. Gutted for the boy. Not the BEST start to the season.
Poking fun at someone who is injured, what a peasant
[quote][p][bold]FCBurnley[/bold] wrote: Ah, what a shame. Gutted for the boy. Not the BEST start to the season.[/p][/quote]Poking fun at someone who is injured, what a peasant Rovers 1495

9:14am Mon 30 Jul 12

fitz808 says...

Harwoodstblue wrote:
A Darener wrote: RADRover...or should that be BADRover? Hope you enjoy the misery about to be inflicted on you. We will have no sympathy for you when you hang your head in despair. But good luck with that.
I'll second that..........They won't ruin my Saturday nights this season.
god forbid anyone would 'ruin' their saturdays by going to watch their team play. what a buffoon that man must be!?
jesus, can't you lot just let other rovers fans support their club without being told they are clueless or somehow trecherous!
[quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote: RADRover...or should that be BADRover? Hope you enjoy the misery about to be inflicted on you. We will have no sympathy for you when you hang your head in despair. But good luck with that.[/p][/quote]I'll second that..........They won't ruin my Saturday nights this season.[/p][/quote]god forbid anyone would 'ruin' their saturdays by going to watch their team play. what a buffoon that man must be!? jesus, can't you lot just let other rovers fans support their club without being told they are clueless or somehow trecherous! fitz808

12:02pm Mon 30 Jul 12

100%ROVERS says...

HONEST JOHN'S FLEETWOOD MATCH REPORT...

DUNN - Too slow & Too fat - GET REAL DUNNY ITS OVER !!!!
JORGE - Prefers to pass back or flat / Not Gattuso by any stretch KEAN and not good enough for Chamionship yet !!!
MURPHY - Good long passes but little energy seen today
EDINHO - Young teenager - NOT good enough or strong enough - NO
NUNES - Young teenager - NOT good enough or strong enough - NO
NUNO GOMES - Decent performance / Good goal / Time will tell if he can last pace & energy of the Chamionship - JURY's OUT
BEST - Strong / Powerful / Good Touch - Liked him a lot - YES !!!!
RIBIERO - Poor / Weak / NOT fit to clean Irwin's dirty boots - PLS LEAVE
DANN - Poor positioning often & puts players under pressure with poor passes - LEAVE ASAP
FORMICA - Nobody came in for you & on this strenth NO-ONE WILL

I must talk about Ruben ROCHINA .. He was told to warm up by KEAN and BRUNSKILL ... and then saw the young teenagers brought on instead. Ruben is a skillful young player who now has a full season in the Premiership on his ticket .. He needs a chance ... Give it to him ..

KEAN you are a "HIJO DE PUTA" for the way you treat this young man ..
He does not complain when he has every right to .. PLAY HIM or let him make a successful career elsewhere .. He doesnt need your lack of judgement ruining his chances to make it in football !!!!

KEAN OUT
VENKYS OUT
HENDRY OUT
BRUNSKILL OUT
AGNEW OUT
HONEST JOHN'S FLEETWOOD MATCH REPORT... DUNN - Too slow & Too fat - GET REAL DUNNY ITS OVER !!!! JORGE - Prefers to pass back or flat / Not Gattuso by any stretch KEAN and not good enough for Chamionship yet !!! MURPHY - Good long passes but little energy seen today EDINHO - Young teenager - NOT good enough or strong enough - NO NUNES - Young teenager - NOT good enough or strong enough - NO NUNO GOMES - Decent performance / Good goal / Time will tell if he can last pace & energy of the Chamionship - JURY's OUT BEST - Strong / Powerful / Good Touch - Liked him a lot - YES !!!! RIBIERO - Poor / Weak / NOT fit to clean Irwin's dirty boots - PLS LEAVE DANN - Poor positioning often & puts players under pressure with poor passes - LEAVE ASAP FORMICA - Nobody came in for you & on this strenth NO-ONE WILL I must talk about Ruben ROCHINA .. He was told to warm up by KEAN and BRUNSKILL ... and then saw the young teenagers brought on instead. Ruben is a skillful young player who now has a full season in the Premiership on his ticket .. He needs a chance ... Give it to him .. KEAN you are a "HIJO DE PUTA" for the way you treat this young man .. He does not complain when he has every right to .. PLAY HIM or let him make a successful career elsewhere .. He doesnt need your lack of judgement ruining his chances to make it in football !!!! KEAN OUT VENKYS OUT HENDRY OUT BRUNSKILL OUT AGNEW OUT 100%ROVERS

1:47pm Mon 30 Jul 12

FCBurnley says...

Rovers 1495 wrote:
FCBurnley wrote:
Ah, what a shame. Gutted for the boy. Not the BEST start to the season.
Poking fun at someone who is injured, what a peasant
Poking fun ? I said I was gutted for the boy. He is a player you kneed to be fit.
[quote][p][bold]Rovers 1495[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]FCBurnley[/bold] wrote: Ah, what a shame. Gutted for the boy. Not the BEST start to the season.[/p][/quote]Poking fun at someone who is injured, what a peasant[/p][/quote]Poking fun ? I said I was gutted for the boy. He is a player you kneed to be fit. FCBurnley

2:50pm Mon 30 Jul 12

verbal discharge says...

I have to say I thought that this was an impressive result against a top-quality European side.

That was until I saw that League One strugglers Preston has also managed to beat AEK Athens and, unlike Rovers, keep a clean sheet against them.

Kind of puts your result into perspective, don't you think?
I have to say I thought that this was an impressive result against a top-quality European side. That was until I saw that League One strugglers Preston has also managed to beat AEK Athens and, unlike Rovers, keep a clean sheet against them. Kind of puts your result into perspective, don't you think? verbal discharge

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