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Rhodes completes Rovers move (From Lancashire Telegraph)
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Rhodes completes Rovers move
6:01pm Thursday 30th August 2012 in Sport
By Andy Cryer, Blackburn Rovers reporter
JORDAN Rhodes has become Blackburn Rovers ’ joint record transfer after completing his switch from Huddersfield Town for £8million.
The former Huddersfield hot-shot has moved to Ewood for the highest transfer fee paid by a club in England outside the Premier League, in a bold statement of intent from owners Venky’s.
The 22-year-old has signed a five-year deal and is understood to have been handed a bumper personal package to lure him to Rovers’ Championship challenge.
His £8m capture matches the sum paid by Rovers to Manchester for Andy Cole and dwarfs other business done by their Championship rivals this summer.
Meanwhile Portuguese defender Nuno Henrique is expected to put pen to paper tomorrow ahead of the 11pm close of the transfer deadline, with Polish international goalkeeper Grzegorz Sandomierski also set to complete his move - a season-long loan switch from Genk.
Rovers don’t expect to make any more additions before the close of the window and are hoping to keep hold of their squad, despite interest in some of their stars.
It is understood Kean has watched Senegalese winger Modou Sougou, who plays for CFR Cluj, but a move is unlikely to be completed in this window.
Southampton are understood to have expressed an interest in Swedish left back Martin Olsson, but Rovers are determined to keep hold of him.
Steven Nzonzi could depart tomorrow, with several Premier League clubs showing an interest in signing the Frenchman on loan.
David Goodwillie is another who could depart before tomorrow's deadline, with Bristol City understood to be looking to sign him on loan.
Rhodes was the top scorer in England last season, with 36 league goals, and spearheaded Huddersfield’s promotion charge to the Championship.
Rovers boss Steve Kean, said: “Jordan is a top class striker and we are absolutely delighted to bring him in. His record is there for all to see and I believe he can play a major role in our drive for promotion back to the Premier League.”
Rovers’ managing director Derek Shaw, who played a role in the record-breaking transfer, said: “An awful lot of work has gone into this deal and we are all indebted to Mrs Desai and her family for their magnificent support. “From the very first day I walked in here, the owners have given superb backing for everything we are trying to do on and off the field. That is where the credit is really due.”
Rhodes registered a phenomenal 40 goals in all competitions last season, which included three hat-tricks, all four goals in a 4-4 draw with Sheffield Wednesday and five in a 6-0 whitewash over Wycombe Wanderers. He helped Huddersfield secure promotion via the play-offs and was rewarded with the League One Player of the Year award.
The prolific marksman has continued his fine form into the current campaign, netting three goals in three games for club and country this season, including his first international strike in Scotland's 3-1 friendly win over Australia earlier this month.
He had been called up to the senior squad having netted eight goals in eight games for Scotland’s Under-21s and will go straight into the squad for Saturday’s trip to Leeds United.
For all the reaction to Rhodes' move see tomorrow's Lancashire Telegraph.
Comments are closed on this article.

Comments (179)
6:08pm Thu 30 Aug 12
gleechy says...
Oh well someone had better celebrate, before the Leeds game, because there'll be nothing to celebrate after it, they can play football.
6:11pm Thu 30 Aug 12
eddyo says...
6:16pm Thu 30 Aug 12
RUinsane says...
Yours Truly
one of the 8000 soon to be more.
6:17pm Thu 30 Aug 12
chegwin says...
Where was this money last season?
Promotion or Portsmouth
6:17pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Arte1875 says...
6:18pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Brfc24138931 says...
6:19pm Thu 30 Aug 12
A Darener says...
6:22pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Harrime says...
However Rhodes, a gamble worth paying for!
6:24pm Thu 30 Aug 12
garyintandem says...
6:24pm Thu 30 Aug 12
1rover says...
6:25pm Thu 30 Aug 12
James.NoNayNever says...
6:27pm Thu 30 Aug 12
bulldogbrfc says...
6:32pm Thu 30 Aug 12
dandadanda says...
never felt inclined to comment before as was very unhappy with the destruction i had witnessed of my club.
this signing though has definitely brought my optimism back and at least demonstrates ambition by brfc.
the whole Kean situation has kinda worn me down and am just focusing on the team now.
lets hope our good form( luck) keeps going
saturday prediction
leeds 1 Rovers 3
go on ya boys !
6:32pm Thu 30 Aug 12
guiderover says...
6:33pm Thu 30 Aug 12
lewis 87 says...
6:34pm Thu 30 Aug 12
A Darener says...
6:35pm Thu 30 Aug 12
dallarover says...
6:36pm Thu 30 Aug 12
blueblooded says...
6:36pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Only1Garner says...
6:36pm Thu 30 Aug 12
aaman1 says...
s what we want mr Kean it's all about results now baby.if we can draw em all away and win at home we'll fly back to the prem.
6:37pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Old rover says...
6:37pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Old rover says...
6:38pm Thu 30 Aug 12
lewis 87 says...
Orr Dann Givet Mart.Ollson
Etuhu Murphy
(c)
Rochina Pedersen
Gomes
Rhodes
6:39pm Thu 30 Aug 12
forever blue and white says...
Another Rovers (fan)???? we can do without.
Gleechy, go and join Benal, Morst and any other muppet that wants to do nothing but slate Rovers no matter what the subject is
We do not need fans like you
Off down the M65 you trot.
Burnley need fans just like you
6:40pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Rishtonian says...
6:43pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Rishtonian says...
6:44pm Thu 30 Aug 12
guiderover says...
6:45pm Thu 30 Aug 12
lewis 87 says...
..Robinson..........
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...Lowe.....Dann....
..Givet.....Mart.Oll
son.................
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...Etuhu........Murp
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....Rochina.........
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edersen.............
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.......Rhodes.......
Kazim-Richards.....
Subs:
J. kean
Dunn
Hanley
Goodwillie
Gomes
nunes
ollson
any other suggestions
6:46pm Thu 30 Aug 12
jackmetickler says...
that and he is expected to get Rovers promotion.
Lets hope he gets off to a good start.
6:46pm Thu 30 Aug 12
A Darener says...
6:51pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Phoenix From The Ashes says...
I can have no criticism of people who attend the matches, nor people who have had enough of the whole Kean debate. Nevertheless I am another who can only see massive improvements in attendance, performances and morale if he does the right thing and leaves the manager's position. He may have to be pushed, stubborn as he is. That's my two cents and I'm sticking to it.
6:51pm Thu 30 Aug 12
baldie says...
6:51pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Only1Garner says...
NO SURRENDER
KEAN OUT 10,000 back
6:51pm Thu 30 Aug 12
dangerous dave says...
So now 'Chicken Woman' do the right thing and get shut of the idiot Kean before he ruins this young player!!
OUT WITH KEAN AGNEW VENKYS HENDRY AND SHAW
6:52pm Thu 30 Aug 12
JessePinkman says...
Real statement of intent and puts the pressure bang on Kean. You have to admit if it was another championship team who signed Rhodes, Best, Murphy, Etuhu and Gomes you'd consider them promotion favourites. For the first time since his appointment I think his job is on the line if the team don't perform.
6:53pm Thu 30 Aug 12
baldie says...
Just baking a humble pie,how much pastry do i need for 120 portions?
6:55pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Arthur Labore says...
KEAN/HENDRY/VENKYS OUT
6:56pm Thu 30 Aug 12
moh says...
6:56pm Thu 30 Aug 12
moh says...
6:58pm Thu 30 Aug 12
oldblue says...
6:58pm Thu 30 Aug 12
BJS says...
7:01pm Thu 30 Aug 12
RUinsane says...
Me, I'm just loyal thats all, and will go no matter what.
7:02pm Thu 30 Aug 12
A Darener says...
7:09pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Only1Garner says...
7:11pm Thu 30 Aug 12
oldblue says...
7:17pm Thu 30 Aug 12
P888HOW says...
7:18pm Thu 30 Aug 12
DeepRoversFan says...
7:26pm Thu 30 Aug 12
azza234 says...
7:26pm Thu 30 Aug 12
A Darener says...
7:31pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Harwoodstblue says...
7:41pm Thu 30 Aug 12
cathedral citi says...
7:41pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Navy-Rover says...
7:41pm Thu 30 Aug 12
oldblue says...
7:42pm Thu 30 Aug 12
dallydally says...
7:43pm Thu 30 Aug 12
A Darener says...
7:44pm Thu 30 Aug 12
dallydally says...
7:54pm Thu 30 Aug 12
RUinsane says...
Your Truly
one of the 8000.
7:55pm Thu 30 Aug 12
plymouthrover says...
7:55pm Thu 30 Aug 12
happiness says...
7:58pm Thu 30 Aug 12
RUinsane says...
Yours truly
one of the 8000
8:00pm Thu 30 Aug 12
wampam says...
8:01pm Thu 30 Aug 12
JessePinkman says...
While I agree with the sentiment it's spelt "buffoon"
I mean no ill will and apologise for being a bit OCD but I like the word buffoon and it was doing my head in reading it misspelt every day.
8:02pm Thu 30 Aug 12
azza234 says...
8:02pm Thu 30 Aug 12
jogalot says...
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I will NOT be buying a season ticket while Kean is still there though. I expect he'll completely mess it up, say Rhodes needs time to settle in, say it will all work out and we'll start winning when the team gels and plays more games together etc etc. But I now think we might just escape relegation no matter who is in charge. I don't buy it that we have great quality of players, they have all got to prove it week after week. There are lots of hard times ahead, but the clouds are moving. Yay!!
8:03pm Thu 30 Aug 12
happiness says...
8:07pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Harwoodstblue says...
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One of the 10000 (majority)
8:08pm Thu 30 Aug 12
RUinsane says...
But hey, just get back down ewood and become a spartan like me. I will forgive you. Its time to move on and enjoy your football again, Just like me.
Yours Truly
one of the 8000
8:10pm Thu 30 Aug 12
RUinsane says...
Yours truly
one of the 8000 ( spartans )
8:13pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Harrime says...
Us 'stay aways' will certainly be returning as and when we see fit - now you my dear boy are probably not one of the 'hard core' 5,000 hard core supporters from throughout the 80's unlike my good self - yes, there are still many of us left ... so we know full well what it's like to congregate in our hundreds and thousands outside the Nuttall Street, chanting 'sack the board' and for the end of the honorable Bobby Saxton (check your history, there was life before Jack Walker - R.I.P. and the Premiership) ... back then the likes of Bill Fox - R.I.P. would come out and front the fans, and tell us we are being listened to, but we don't really have a button to rub between our fingers, etc - an honorable Lancastrian with integrity who told it like it is/was!
Many lessons can be learned from this era, yes, things have moved on from that time - however Blackburn folk remain the same - we want as much transparency that is possible in matters regarding our club, and we certainly don't like being lied to - please note Venkys and Keanocchio!
I'm glad your proud that you're backing the team - but hey, we fans are bleeding too, sometimes you have to make a stand in this life and sadly not enough of that happens nowadays, actions speak louder than words, more actions Venkys and Keanocchio and less words (although he'll never learn this!) and we shall return to back out club and get behind the players, but mark my words ... trust is a must and that works two ways!
I still want Martin Olsson and N'Zonzi to stay and then I'll be happy that we've just about got enough class options to go for it ... I still fear with a little over 24 hours to go though ... one swallow doesn't make a summer, the fact that we've had a crap summer - weather wise - well that's something we can't even blame Venkys or Keanocchio for - lol!
The 2300 tomorrow will be defining! Yours itching to back OUR club once more! THE END - lol
8:14pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Harwoodstblue says...
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The majority.
8:14pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Only1Garner says...
8:15pm Thu 30 Aug 12
gleechy says...
You'll all be miserable when this lot have finished, I'm just starting early.
8:23pm Thu 30 Aug 12
gleechy says...
They have systematically destroyed many good player's careers, becaue they wouldn't toe the line and you attack me for not celebrating a little positive?
Try to grow up and stop hating all who don't follow what you think, the Venks will love having someone attack all who don't sing their tune.
8:26pm Thu 30 Aug 12
baldie says...
Regarding welcoming me back,no need,season ticket renewal never in doubt for me.In fact 6 of us go together and all 6 renewed.
8:28pm Thu 30 Aug 12
YarkshahRover says...
8:29pm Thu 30 Aug 12
RUinsane says...
This is fun isn't it? Are you coming back to ewood with the spartans? I don't mind if you come back like Sergei the meerkat with pie in his face.
Humble pie
Yours truly
one of the 8000 ( become a spartan like me :0) and we can share your pie )
8:37pm Thu 30 Aug 12
RUinsane says...
All together again like one happy family.
8:39pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Harwoodstblue says...
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I also support my team, away and home, WHEN KEAN HAS GONE. I support my team not Venkys.
.
I'd rather spend my £50 matchday money on my family rather than put it in their pocket.
.
Elland Road next.
.
Regards, One of the majority.
8:41pm Thu 30 Aug 12
stick to football says...
It will mean Kean must now bring success or go probably not immediately but certainly by end of October
Who said "Judge me on my Team" - we did but you did not Mr Kean = no excuses now - still would have preferred another Centre Back in the squad and if you can keep NZonzi and Olssen and get them playing - who knows
Kean will never be loved nor trusted but Rovers are bigger than any individual
8:42pm Thu 30 Aug 12
blueblooded says...
/andrew.butterwick/4
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-got-the-worst-deal?
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ckburn
From a Leeds fan... Spot on.
8:44pm Thu 30 Aug 12
merlinrabbit says...
8:45pm Thu 30 Aug 12
RUinsane says...
Yours trully
one of the 8000 ( home guard )
8:46pm Thu 30 Aug 12
wampam says...
8:53pm Thu 30 Aug 12
whappen says...
8:55pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Harwoodstblue says...
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Part time supporters have no say.
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Regards, one of the majority.
8:56pm Thu 30 Aug 12
RUinsane says...
8:57pm Thu 30 Aug 12
BritishBulldog says...
Also dontbthink Venkys did this to bring the fans back. Even before the boycott the gate revenue was 6 million a year, now with half the gate the income will be about 3 million, so even if all the fans return that will bring in a maximum of another 3 million. So do you honestly think they will spend 8 million on a player to bring 3 million in income? Remember, even that 3 million is not guaranteed as not all the fans will come back with this one signing.
So get back in there and enjoy the football. :)
8:57pm Thu 30 Aug 12
RoversSwiss says...
For any club to survive with their level of investment they have to be in the Premiership, this signing is about business and money, Venkys have to get us back in the Premiership to take advantage of the huge money on offer in the Premiership. Losing a few quid because of a few hundred boycotters means absolutely nothing in terms of modern football finance.
Seems like venkys are learning about the reality of football finance.
8:58pm Thu 30 Aug 12
RUinsane says...
8:58pm Thu 30 Aug 12
sambas girth says...
undercover dingles love moaning but come december the second when were in the top two and weve sh@ on the bastards below, all the moaners who dont have jobs and are on here well past midnight who post all the negative drivel which gets us NOWHERE! i hope you've all disappeared into thin air and hopefully gone back to burnley, why dont some of you sad c*ts go and get a hobby so we can worry about rovers for you instead, cause your moaning is not helping us one little bit.
we've just signed one of the best players in the league, who will bag 20+ goals given our midfield perform at half their capacity. id go as far as saying he could make a good prem striker if he continues to perform, heard a few clubs enquired about him who are far better teams than us. well worth the investment at 22.
Sorry to be so blunt but, sick of the same people whining and moaning on here, and it is literally every time i read this comments page on each rovers story the same sad, miserable people. If you dont like it that much stay at home with all the so called 'fans', I dont care how long you were a rovers fan or if your grandad wiped ronnie claytons arse when he was a boy, if your not gonna get behind us then your not a true SUPPORTER, maybe some people need to be reminded of the definition of the word.
Instead of reminding us all that your not coming why dont you just keep it to yourselves because its getting rather boring, ill be there at leeds on saturday cheering on my team, end of, i hope you can all join me and help us win, which is what we will be doing, the stigma attached to having a 12th man at home and away is true in any sport with the fans getting behind their team and if we do im pretty sure we'll be well near the top of the league come the end of the season. Forget about kean and venkys, they are clueless, but we have a good team and if we get behind them we can win games and achieve promotion and end up back where we belong.
Rovers till i die!
COYB
9:00pm Thu 30 Aug 12
RUinsane says...
9:06pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Harwoodstblue says...
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One of the majority..
9:07pm Thu 30 Aug 12
BlueSkies says...
We've signed JR for a down payment of £3m, Nicky Maynard is going from WHU to Cardiff for £3m reportedly. Who would you prefer? No brainer really, though not seen too much of JR.
Business wise, doesn't seem too bad, although wages are massive, but the spin-offs are good.
However, I do get the impression of a power-struggle ongoing at Ewood, a certain inconsistency around the players we bring in. Murphy, Best, JR, CKR appear reasonable for this League, the Portugeezers on the other hand appear to contradict those signings, untried and untested in a very very competitive league.
I'm not trying to start the conspiracy theories again but, summat ain't right! Who is making the decisions? Whoever owns Rovers has woken up to the £60m payout that the EPL offers, and that action needs to be taken.
Whatever, good signing it appears. Let's just lose the Clown please Shebby.
I want to come back and support my team but will not do so until SK goes. Simple!
I'm at Wigan on Saturday, my son is at Anfield on Sunday WTF! The whole family is watching Rochdale the week following.
We could be spending this at Ewood. Sack the Clown. Sack him now!
9:14pm Thu 30 Aug 12
wampam says...
9:15pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Harwoodstblue says...
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I also think they've realised what they have lost through relegation and are making an effort to get back to the riches that is the Premier League.
9:18pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Tim O'Kane says...
9:37pm Thu 30 Aug 12
speedie_rovers_legend says...
9:38pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Ossy Blue bottle says...
KEAN OUT
9:46pm Thu 30 Aug 12
rankoutsider says...
9:48pm Thu 30 Aug 12
wampam says...
9:57pm Thu 30 Aug 12
NealB says...
Keanout!
Singhout!
Venkysout!
10:07pm Thu 30 Aug 12
lusorover says...
All the humble pie being eaten by the part-time 'fans' who said things like "it's just a smokescreen to con us fans"; "he'll never come to Rovers"; "we'll end up with Luke Mooore or another loan signing"; "when he meets the manager he will run a mile" etc etc
Wow, I bet you feel really, really silly right now.
Best get t' Turd and watch a team that deserves you.
For better or worse Rovers have signed the hottest prospect outside of the Premier League and I, for one, congratulate the owners for finally doing something right.
If ever there was a reason to get behind the team this is it. All the other Championship fans are as jealous as hell at what our owners are prepared to do to ensure promotion and at the pressure the Club is applying to the manager to succeed.
It is time to get behind the team and roar them on to success. If Kean is still around at the end of the season so be it and who cares as long as we are back in the Prem?
Well done Venkys; well done Shebby and come on you Blues!
10:10pm Thu 30 Aug 12
ronnie clayton says...
10:10pm Thu 30 Aug 12
BRFCBrabant says...
KEAN OUT!
10:26pm Thu 30 Aug 12
lusorover says...
Put up or shut up - you are either a Rovers fans or you aren't.
10:26pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Coeur de Lion says...
10:32pm Thu 30 Aug 12
bluerob says...
10:42pm Thu 30 Aug 12
makaveli96 says...
What the hell is a man doing in a kitchen?
10:42pm Thu 30 Aug 12
wampam says...
10:47pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Rover-The-Moon says...
10:47pm Thu 30 Aug 12
lusorover says...
10:48pm Thu 30 Aug 12
makaveli96 says...
10:51pm Thu 30 Aug 12
lusorover says...
Rely on a woman to feed you? Ah bless!
10:54pm Thu 30 Aug 12
makaveli96 says...
10:55pm Thu 30 Aug 12
makaveli96 says...
11:00pm Thu 30 Aug 12
makaveli96 says...
I text back saying "Yeh, it's definitely not as good as the other Attenborough series, but couldn't this have waited till the morning.
"He didn't text back so I think he got the message.
11:03pm Thu 30 Aug 12
makaveli96 says...
It's called Paranormal Activia.
11:04pm Thu 30 Aug 12
French Rover says...
NZonzi always promised to step-up and become a good player (the next Viera as Sam might have said) but he almost always missed his way somehow. It might have been a lack of confidence with him or being ordered by the odious one to play in a way that restricted him, but whatever it was I wish the lad well wherever he moves to.
Hope he learns how to express himself on the field better (seems he expressed himself off it ok - a nice right hook to SK or so we heard) and goes on to gain some success.
11:05pm Thu 30 Aug 12
makaveli96 says...
He eats it.
11:06pm Thu 30 Aug 12
sambas girth says...
11:10pm Thu 30 Aug 12
lusorover says...
Keep 'em coming. Can't have too many laughs on this site. Helps to offset the posts from the manic depressives.
Com on you Blues!
11:12pm Thu 30 Aug 12
lusorover says...
11:13pm Thu 30 Aug 12
makaveli96 says...
She's only worth a hundred pounds as one of her hips isn't the original.
11:18pm Thu 30 Aug 12
makaveli96 says...
The host of the show sits him down in front of a swarm of ants in a glass case."You have 30 seconds to count these ants," he says, "starting NOW."
"3,138," says Paddy after one second.
"Wow! That's correct!" says the host. "How on earth did you do that?"
"Easy," says Paddy, "I counted the legs and divided by six."
11:31pm Thu 30 Aug 12
Only1Garner says...
11:50pm Thu 30 Aug 12
buzzinfly says...
Couldn't resist, sorry.
11:58pm Thu 30 Aug 12
goldfinger59 says...
6ft 2' born in Oldham, great record so far, level headed and determined character, watch out Kean, this lad won't take any messing about, he's going to be your downfall and our saviour.
11:59pm Thu 30 Aug 12
jogalot says...
Do you honestly believe that Rhodes will perform at his best with the tactics and selections of Kean? Don't be stupid. You have to agree he will get few opportunities to score and very poor service. You will probably jump up and down with joy when he scores and say "I told you so" but it will be Rhodes' own skill alone and nothing at all to do with Kean and his coaching or management.
OK, I agree that Rhodes is a hot prospect and Venkys and Shabby need congratulating. But isn't it so out of character? It's the only positive thing they've ever done! Perhaps Best wasn't bad, except he's another Grella for injuries, Murphy is well past it, Etuhu is average to good, etc etc. Rhodes is the only signing of note. Phil Jones, Chris Samba, Ryan Nelsen, Junior Hoilett, Niko Kalinic, etc etc were good players that have gone. Their replacements are nowhere near as good. Only Rhodes is better than what we had and the first signing who is an improvement on we had. WHY?
Desperate times, performances have been dire, even Venky's can see we're doomed under Kean but as he is a part owner of the club, they can't sack him, so they've taken desperate measure. It's a gamble, Rhodes can't play, but he can score. Perhaps he'll learn to play as well and then be worth a lot. But if he scores that will be enough for Rovers. They are not going to make many chances under Kean so if Rhodes can still pop his half chances in, he can save Rovers from complete humiliation.
It will he great watching the highlights on TV - there will be the occasional one now that Rhodes is here. But there'll be not much else and it will be far too poor to pay money to go and see. There you go, my latest prediction - it's going to be boring apart from the occasional Rhodes highlight.
KEAN OUT!
12:17am Fri 31 Aug 12
jim 2012 says...
12:25am Fri 31 Aug 12
earwego says...
12:33am Fri 31 Aug 12
jim 2012 says...
the parachute payments
1:01am Fri 31 Aug 12
kenbro says...
If this is so, would installing Messi up front have made much difference ?
I sincerely hope that Rhodes scores a bundle, but will he, playing in this Rovers squad under this manager ?
2:39am Fri 31 Aug 12
rovers82 says...
3:33am Fri 31 Aug 12
dallarover says...
d both sides of the attend or don't attend debate and I don't think there are many stay at homers who donso without anguish, and probably the other way around as well.
Shabby, please listen. The very fact Keanu is such a polarizing figure and creating such a rift between your paying customers should be reason in itself for you to make the change.
3:34am Fri 31 Aug 12
dallarover says...
d both sides of the attend or don't attend debate and I don't think there are many stay at homers who donso without anguish, and probably the other way around as well.
Shabby, please listen. The very fact Keanu is such a polarizing figure and creating such a rift between your paying customers should be reason in itself for you to make the change.
3:34am Fri 31 Aug 12
dallarover says...
d both sides of the attend or don't attend debate and I don't think there are many stay at homers who donso without anguish, and probably the other way around as well.
Shabby, please listen. The very fact Keanu is such a polarizing figure and creating such a rift between your paying customers should be reason in itself for you to make the change.
6:00am Fri 31 Aug 12
whappen says...
Well done Venkys; well done Shebby; well done Stevie, you have proved comprehensively a lot of football supporters are actually quite shallow and easily pleased.
One swallow does not a Summer make.
Seems a good signing though, I'll give you that, Luso, but you can't honestly say you too are not a little surprised.
Venkys may well be realising this football malarky is more expensive than they thought and they need to be eating their chicken at the top table to prevent them losing a whole lot more money.
They seem to have decided to speculate a little to achieve it, to invest rather than try and do it on the cheap by cutting too many corners.- good for them; no, honestly, good for them.
The last published accounts showed the wage bill to basically be about the same as the TV money which is now a third of what it was. Next year it will be half that. Has the wage bill come down by those amounts? We have signed some high earners, some with little or no resale value so it's unlikely, despite all the players they shunted out last year.
Their biggest liability remains in place of course and it will be interesting to see how long they will continue to take this attitude if we don't go up this year. The parachute money drops but they will still have the same wage bill,
Here's hoping they stick with their new policy as long as they cover the losses. That will also be interesting to see.
When I say interesting, I mean worrying.
6:35am Fri 31 Aug 12
in moses we trust says...
6:39am Fri 31 Aug 12
Harwoodstblue says...
7:05am Fri 31 Aug 12
Harwoodstblue says...
7:10am Fri 31 Aug 12
PK1875 says...
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7:42am Fri 31 Aug 12
alphajono says...
7:47am Fri 31 Aug 12
Venkytrash says...
He didn't get sacked last season when the support was still there and we struggled with relegation all season???
I don't think it makes a difference to them how many bums are on seats, Teflon man has some hold on them I'm sure.
You have a choice whether to buy a season ticket and yours was to not buy one, mine was nearly the same as yours! But at the last minute I thought to hell with venkys and kean (no capitals for names as I have no respect for them) I've been at Rovers longer than you and I ain't letting them push me out like they have with the infrastructure!!!
If you're not there your voice cannot be heard? Yes there are other forms of protest and you with a few thousand others have decided to stay away, this lot have rhino skin and whatever we choose to do doesn't affect them so that's why I focus my energy on supporting the blue and white halves on match days, and be honest, do you listen to the commentary on the radio? As most will and they will still be as frustrated as most of us who went....
7:49am Fri 31 Aug 12
unclejacklegend says...
7:52am Fri 31 Aug 12
Cumbrian Blue says...
Can't help thinking that Pederson will now play a more important role as Rhodes is a clinical finisher and competent in the air. (Hadn't realised he's 6' 2")
The Pensioner's dead ball delivery will be very important. Rhodes can score with his head. It now seems that we should get some movement up front - something Murphy was exasperated by against Leicester. He was poor in this game, but boy oh boy did his team mates make it harder for him.
Check out You Tube to see Rhodes in action. I am impressed with what I see. Just hope he can live up to the £8m price tag and deliver.
As for service - get CKZ back on the right flank and start stretching the opposition.
8:28am Fri 31 Aug 12
bburnrover says...
8:30am Fri 31 Aug 12
A Darener says...
I hope that doesn't happen to you! We will still need your support when the majority win the battle against Kean.
8:30am Fri 31 Aug 12
Terrier man says...
It doesn't get away from the fact that Kean is never going to be good enhough in terms of tactics and man management and he must go as soon as possible or else it will become a wasted opportunity.
8:53am Fri 31 Aug 12
Hovis1945 says...
9:05am Fri 31 Aug 12
Nuttall Street says...
9:09am Fri 31 Aug 12
Lancs - pensioner says...
That aside my only problem with your debate is, you are entitled to have an opinion but those who chose to differ are not true supports, how dies that work?
Get in with doing what ever you want to do and leave them who want to carry on boycotting alone, tell your bosses we can spit "new" bloggers a mile off.
9:10am Fri 31 Aug 12
handsj14 says...
9:15am Fri 31 Aug 12
Lancs - pensioner says...
Mr Shaw I agree with the above comments the Venkys will need to do a lot more before I say thank you, so stop coming out with more Bullsh!t, leave that to Kean he is the expert.
9:19am Fri 31 Aug 12
handsj14 says...
9:20am Fri 31 Aug 12
Wild Rover says...
9:32am Fri 31 Aug 12
gleechy says...
9:36am Fri 31 Aug 12
handsj14 says...
9:39am Fri 31 Aug 12
merlinrabbit says...
9:39am Fri 31 Aug 12
MxMave says...
I'd rather we not have bought Rhodes and kept Goodwillie! Kean has no idea about that kid.
9:39am Fri 31 Aug 12
gleechy says...
If you had a very good car and the Management system was very faulty, been so for say 18 months, so you got a new turbo, then new brakes suspension ect, your car will be better, but you still have the faulty Management systen in control, which everything has to go through to work properly, now ring any bells ?
And don't ask what a car is, Keep up.
9:50am Fri 31 Aug 12
merlinrabbit says...
10:02am Fri 31 Aug 12
kiwipom73 says...
One big positive that I hope pays off for the club and for the Venky,s showing they are prepared to think BIG and think of the future.
I hope there is an instant return on their investment...it has been a hell of a long time coming and hope this points to successful season ahead....sometime it only take one BIG positive decision like this to make it happen.
Of course we are talking about just one player and we will only win promotion with 25 players playing has one.
SAD ABOUT THE CONDUCTOR !!!
THESE NEXT TWO GAMES IN GIVE A GOOD INDICATION WHERE THE TEAM IS HEADING...
10:04am Fri 31 Aug 12
handsj14 says...
10:24am Fri 31 Aug 12
dad-jon123 says...
10:33am Fri 31 Aug 12
benal13 says...
10:45am Fri 31 Aug 12
benal13 says...
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10:47am Fri 31 Aug 12
Strogbow says...
11:11am Fri 31 Aug 12
ossyrover1 says...
11:31am Fri 31 Aug 12
ronnie clayton says...
11:35am Fri 31 Aug 12
mellorb&w says...
11:35am Fri 31 Aug 12
mellorb&w says...
11:43am Fri 31 Aug 12
AndyW says...
Well, he did go public with the club's interest, in an underhanded attempt to de-rail Singh's personal project, but clearly it didn't work.
12:25pm Fri 31 Aug 12
sambas girth says...
6:19pm Fri 31 Aug 12
77'sss says...
Leaves Kean on a knife edge against Bristol city defeat there and he goes
But does he? What's to say he justs steps down , but stays as an advisor, and still basically runs the show from a different angle, but yes he is proberbly the worst thing to happen to rovers in the last 30 years
And as fans arguing with each other about true support PATHETIC, go and support the dingles
Support is seeing rovers playing at 64 different grounds being a season ticket holder in the not so good late seventies and eighties ttravelling to Colchester for a Friday night game or just 20 fans going to Swindon on the old ribblesdale coaches, or going to Plymouth, we don't have the right to be in the premiership, just because of what Jack Walker did for us in the 90's, a lot of fans think its a god given right that we belong in the premier league,
9:36pm Fri 31 Aug 12
walshy2866 says...
Anyhow the dingles are very quiet on this one, they're usually busy sticking their noses into stuff that's got nowt to do with them.
£8million is a figure you lot can only dream about. It'd buy all your players, your tinpot ground, the club, and half of that 5hit-hole town its situated in!
Class that he bagged one against the inbreds , then signed for us a few days later, virtually guarantees hero status from day one!
7:53am Sat 1 Sep 12
whappen says...
So why is he still here?
9:46am Sat 1 Sep 12
rebsy90 says...
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The Curator says...
11:17pm Sat 22 Sep 12
rover95 says...