Vukcevic given fresh chance at Rovers

9:50am Tuesday 16th October 2012 in Sport Photograph of the Author By Andy Cryer, Blackburn Rovers reporter

ERIC Black believes Blackburn Rovers’ forgotten man Simon Vukcevic has a “fresh chance” at Ewood Park – whoever finally takes the permanent reins.

Rovers’ caretaker boss will be monitoring the Montenegrin international closely in tonight’s World Cup qualifier against Ukraine in Kiev and insists the past ‘means nothing’.

Vukcevic has endured a nightmare first 14 months at Ewood after signing from Sporting Lisbon in August 2011, having made just 10 appearances last season and one in the league cup this time around.

But now, as the club continue to bide their time in the search for a new manager, Black believes Vukcevic, along with others, has the chance to stake their claim at the start of a new era.

Black will be paying close attention to Vukcevic’s international role as an attacking central midfielder this evening, having spent his Ewood career so far as a winger, as he prepares to continue in temporary charge for Saturday’s Championship trip to Derby County.

He said: “Of course it is a fresh chance for everyone, that has to be the case. There has to be, everyone at the club should see the what has happened as another opportunity.

“Every manager is different, everyone sees the game slightly different. “Everyone sees players with advantages and disadvantages.

“I would hope even the last few days people will be thinking ‘maybe I can show him here’. I hope that is the case.

“The manager is in the position to make the ultimate decision. If I feel somebody should be playing then I will play them.

“If someone shows me they can affect the outcome of a game on a Saturday then that is all I focus on. If they can affect that outcome in a positive manner then they won’t be far away from it.

“I want to see Simon in the international team. “I hear he plays in a different position and, probably my ignorance but Ididn’t know he played in a lot different position.

“He plays in central midfield and I want to see him to assess him. That is something I will look at.”

Meanwhile, Rovers are yet to make their move in the search for Steve Kean’s successor, with a number of options still open to them.

Former skipper Tim Sherwood is understood to remain global advisor Shebby Singh’s favoured choice but it remains highly unlikely that Spurs will make that possible.

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway and Molde manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer are also understood to be on Rovers’ shortlist, with Barnsley manager Keith Hill and MK Dons boss Karl Robinson also under consideration.

Solskjaer yesterday told a Norwegian newspaper he would definitely see out the season with Molde, although their campaign ends next month.

“There will always be speculation when someone in England needs a new manager,” he said.

“There are surely 20 names who have been linked with Bolton now and it's natural that mine is among them. But it's not for me.

“Blackburn, Bolton, rumours crop up all the time. But I’m not that bothered about them.

“I'm absolutely certain I will see out the season here (with Molde), I can promise that.”

Comments (99)

9:42am Tue 16 Oct 12

ewood1952 says...

let's hope Black is not in the dug out on Saturday.
let's hope Black is not in the dug out on Saturday. ewood1952

9:56am Tue 16 Oct 12

Hovis1945 says...

Black from above:- “I hear he plays in a different position and, probably my ignorance but Ididn’t know he played in a lot different position". These words just show the quality of management Rovers have had over the past two years!!!!
Black from above:- “I hear he plays in a different position and, probably my ignorance but Ididn’t know he played in a lot different position". These words just show the quality of management Rovers have had over the past two years!!!! Hovis1945

9:56am Tue 16 Oct 12

J.C - Rishton says...

I would love Karl Robinson to be given a chance - young coach who gets his team to play good attacking football whilst also defending solidly.

When we played them in LC a few months ago they were very impressive, even though, like Rovers they had made 5 or 6 changes.

Their movement, width and passing was on a different level to ours.

I'm surprised that he hasnt had more of a mention seeing as though he was mentioned alot over summer when everyone thought Mr Potato-head was going to get potted then.

And please don't say "he's not a big enough name" - surely we want some-one who can improve the team from the shower, its become not just "a name" - which won't mean much, very quickly if "the name" then can't improve things on the pitch (where it actually matters).

Also, please don't say about KR "he's only managed at a lower level" - because the rate MK Dons are rising and the rate BRFC are falling it won't be too long before we're below them in the league !!

He has achieved alot with very little money at MK-D AND he is an ex-Rovers coach so knows his way round our club.
I would love Karl Robinson to be given a chance - young coach who gets his team to play good attacking football whilst also defending solidly. When we played them in LC a few months ago they were very impressive, even though, like Rovers they had made 5 or 6 changes. Their movement, width and passing was on a different level to ours. I'm surprised that he hasnt had more of a mention seeing as though he was mentioned alot over summer when everyone thought Mr Potato-head was going to get potted then. And please don't say "he's not a big enough name" - surely we want some-one who can improve the team from the shower, its become not just "a name" - which won't mean much, very quickly if "the name" then can't improve things on the pitch (where it actually matters). Also, please don't say about KR "he's only managed at a lower level" - because the rate MK Dons are rising and the rate BRFC are falling it won't be too long before we're below them in the league !! He has achieved alot with very little money at MK-D AND he is an ex-Rovers coach so knows his way round our club. J.C - Rishton

10:10am Tue 16 Oct 12

handsj14 says...

J.C - Rishton wrote:
I would love Karl Robinson to be given a chance - young coach who gets his team to play good attacking football whilst also defending solidly. When we played them in LC a few months ago they were very impressive, even though, like Rovers they had made 5 or 6 changes. Their movement, width and passing was on a different level to ours. I'm surprised that he hasnt had more of a mention seeing as though he was mentioned alot over summer when everyone thought Mr Potato-head was going to get potted then. And please don't say "he's not a big enough name" - surely we want some-one who can improve the team from the shower, its become not just "a name" - which won't mean much, very quickly if "the name" then can't improve things on the pitch (where it actually matters). Also, please don't say about KR "he's only managed at a lower level" - because the rate MK Dons are rising and the rate BRFC are falling it won't be too long before we're below them in the league !! He has achieved alot with very little money at MK-D AND he is an ex-Rovers coach so knows his way round our club.
I agree... my preferred choice would be Holloway however an alternative would be Robinson. I want a hungry individual who will a) teach our team how to defend b) attack and create chances for Rhodes c) get rid of all the dead wood from our squad.
[quote][p][bold]J.C - Rishton[/bold] wrote: I would love Karl Robinson to be given a chance - young coach who gets his team to play good attacking football whilst also defending solidly. When we played them in LC a few months ago they were very impressive, even though, like Rovers they had made 5 or 6 changes. Their movement, width and passing was on a different level to ours. I'm surprised that he hasnt had more of a mention seeing as though he was mentioned alot over summer when everyone thought Mr Potato-head was going to get potted then. And please don't say "he's not a big enough name" - surely we want some-one who can improve the team from the shower, its become not just "a name" - which won't mean much, very quickly if "the name" then can't improve things on the pitch (where it actually matters). Also, please don't say about KR "he's only managed at a lower level" - because the rate MK Dons are rising and the rate BRFC are falling it won't be too long before we're below them in the league !! He has achieved alot with very little money at MK-D AND he is an ex-Rovers coach so knows his way round our club.[/p][/quote]I agree... my preferred choice would be Holloway however an alternative would be Robinson. I want a hungry individual who will a) teach our team how to defend b) attack and create chances for Rhodes c) get rid of all the dead wood from our squad. handsj14

10:13am Tue 16 Oct 12

thommovat says...

Hovis1945 wrote:
Black from above:- “I hear he plays in a different position and, probably my ignorance but Ididn’t know he played in a lot different position". These words just show the quality of management Rovers have had over the past two years!!!!
Agreed. What a load of Twaddle we have heard so far from E Black, who seems only able to state the bloomin' obvious...and where is the great Director of Communications?? Is he still ringing people up trying to get them to renew season tickets?
[quote][p][bold]Hovis1945[/bold] wrote: Black from above:- “I hear he plays in a different position and, probably my ignorance but Ididn’t know he played in a lot different position". These words just show the quality of management Rovers have had over the past two years!!!![/p][/quote]Agreed. What a load of Twaddle we have heard so far from E Black, who seems only able to state the bloomin' obvious...and where is the great Director of Communications?? Is he still ringing people up trying to get them to renew season tickets? thommovat

10:37am Tue 16 Oct 12

manxrover says...

Whilst agreeing with the above, when did the departed in-bred ever have the honesty to say “probably my ignorance.........."
Whilst agreeing with the above, when did the departed in-bred ever have the honesty to say “probably my ignorance.........." manxrover

10:41am Tue 16 Oct 12

smellthecoffee says...

Why the hell would they consider Keith Hill for the job when his record at Barnsley's is even worse than Kean's at Rovers??? What goes through the minds of these idiots?? As for Sherwood, he is Hendry and Shebby Singh's ESPN buddy. If Sherwood comes (which Shabby has clearly designed all along), then expect the granny robber to stay and the fans to hit the exit gates. I cannot imagine Jack Walker would entertain having Sherwood and/or Hendry around the place for a nanosecond. Singh and the rest of the 'management team' are so far out of their depth it is clear for all to see. If they feel so desperate to appoint a former player then please go for Shearer....and get rid of Hendry!!! The defence has got even worse since they got that idiot on board.
Why the hell would they consider Keith Hill for the job when his record at Barnsley's is even worse than Kean's at Rovers??? What goes through the minds of these idiots?? As for Sherwood, he is Hendry and Shebby Singh's ESPN buddy. If Sherwood comes (which Shabby has clearly designed all along), then expect the granny robber to stay and the fans to hit the exit gates. I cannot imagine Jack Walker would entertain having Sherwood and/or Hendry around the place for a nanosecond. Singh and the rest of the 'management team' are so far out of their depth it is clear for all to see. If they feel so desperate to appoint a former player then please go for Shearer....and get rid of Hendry!!! The defence has got even worse since they got that idiot on board. smellthecoffee

10:53am Tue 16 Oct 12

Frisson says...

Vukcevic can be the link from midfield to attack. He has the ability (like Rochina) to change the game and he has the footballing brain to provide Rhodes with the service he thrives on which is to his feet in and around the box. Not lumped up to him by Dann every 5 mins
Vukcevic can be the link from midfield to attack. He has the ability (like Rochina) to change the game and he has the footballing brain to provide Rhodes with the service he thrives on which is to his feet in and around the box. Not lumped up to him by Dann every 5 mins Frisson

10:54am Tue 16 Oct 12

dangerous dave says...

When you keep reading articles like this - content from Black as if Kean has written the words- its obvious we need a complete change of Management - like Kean his cohorts are not up to the job!!!!!!!
OUT WITH SHAW AGNEW BLACK HENDRY SINGH VENKEYS
When you keep reading articles like this - content from Black as if Kean has written the words- its obvious we need a complete change of Management - like Kean his cohorts are not up to the job!!!!!!! OUT WITH SHAW AGNEW BLACK HENDRY SINGH VENKEYS dangerous dave

10:57am Tue 16 Oct 12

Rovers 1495 says...

Are they just hanging on until Black gets a result, then they can make the appointment official ?
Are they just hanging on until Black gets a result, then they can make the appointment official ? Rovers 1495

11:02am Tue 16 Oct 12

jack01 says...

I echo the thought that Karl Robinson could be a decent bet. He has done a good job in the last two seasons at MK Dons and has taken them close to promotion. Keith Hill - no thanks. He has seen his reputation soar on the basis that Barnsley beat Birmingham 5-0 recently. Other than that his time at Oakwell has been mediocre to say the least (winning around 20-30% of his games).

I think Simon Grayson would be an excellent bet. An ex-player who has done well everywhere. He's only 40 and already has 3 promotions under his belt. Has done very very well with Huddersfield this season.

Still cannot understand why you would take a gamble on somebody with zero experience of managing or the Championship when there are a range of managers out there who know the league inside out - McCarthy, Davies, Grayson, Holloway. Why risk it? In all likelihood a Sherwood or Shearer appointment would require the rest of this season and next summer to 'settle in' which Singh has already admitted we cannot allow to happen. So get someone who can hit the ground running
I echo the thought that Karl Robinson could be a decent bet. He has done a good job in the last two seasons at MK Dons and has taken them close to promotion. Keith Hill - no thanks. He has seen his reputation soar on the basis that Barnsley beat Birmingham 5-0 recently. Other than that his time at Oakwell has been mediocre to say the least (winning around 20-30% of his games). I think Simon Grayson would be an excellent bet. An ex-player who has done well everywhere. He's only 40 and already has 3 promotions under his belt. Has done very very well with Huddersfield this season. Still cannot understand why you would take a gamble on somebody with zero experience of managing or the Championship when there are a range of managers out there who know the league inside out - McCarthy, Davies, Grayson, Holloway. Why risk it? In all likelihood a Sherwood or Shearer appointment would require the rest of this season and next summer to 'settle in' which Singh has already admitted we cannot allow to happen. So get someone who can hit the ground running jack01

11:08am Tue 16 Oct 12

lordy_rovers says...

smellthecoffee wrote:
Why the hell would they consider Keith Hill for the job when his record at Barnsley's is even worse than Kean's at Rovers??? What goes through the minds of these idiots?? As for Sherwood, he is Hendry and Shebby Singh's ESPN buddy. If Sherwood comes (which Shabby has clearly designed all along), then expect the granny robber to stay and the fans to hit the exit gates. I cannot imagine Jack Walker would entertain having Sherwood and/or Hendry around the place for a nanosecond. Singh and the rest of the 'management team' are so far out of their depth it is clear for all to see. If they feel so desperate to appoint a former player then please go for Shearer....and get rid of Hendry!!! The defence has got even worse since they got that idiot on board.
Hill is far superior to be mentioned in the same vein as Kean. He has inherited a poor team, kept them afloat over the seasons at Barnsley, compound with some very impressive performances this season. Any manager at Barnsley is under huge financal pressures, and his recruitment has been pretty sound from what I am aware. They were very impressive against rovers this year, pressing high up the pitch with unbelievable stamina & good control of the ball. He has a very below par team there and is doing a hell of a job.. give him the resources our squad holds and he could do very well. Certainly should be on the shortlist, certainly over the inexperienced Sherwood or Shearer for me.
[quote][p][bold]smellthecoffee[/bold] wrote: Why the hell would they consider Keith Hill for the job when his record at Barnsley's is even worse than Kean's at Rovers??? What goes through the minds of these idiots?? As for Sherwood, he is Hendry and Shebby Singh's ESPN buddy. If Sherwood comes (which Shabby has clearly designed all along), then expect the granny robber to stay and the fans to hit the exit gates. I cannot imagine Jack Walker would entertain having Sherwood and/or Hendry around the place for a nanosecond. Singh and the rest of the 'management team' are so far out of their depth it is clear for all to see. If they feel so desperate to appoint a former player then please go for Shearer....and get rid of Hendry!!! The defence has got even worse since they got that idiot on board.[/p][/quote]Hill is far superior to be mentioned in the same vein as Kean. He has inherited a poor team, kept them afloat over the seasons at Barnsley, compound with some very impressive performances this season. Any manager at Barnsley is under huge financal pressures, and his recruitment has been pretty sound from what I am aware. They were very impressive against rovers this year, pressing high up the pitch with unbelievable stamina & good control of the ball. He has a very below par team there and is doing a hell of a job.. give him the resources our squad holds and he could do very well. Certainly should be on the shortlist, certainly over the inexperienced Sherwood or Shearer for me. lordy_rovers

11:12am Tue 16 Oct 12

whittleblue says...

Hardly a case of deserving a fresh chance never been given a chance in the first place. Beggars belief that the coaches/ manager dont know what position the player can play in. its like playing Robinson in midfield and coming up with a statement oh we didn't know he was a goalkeeper!
Hardly a case of deserving a fresh chance never been given a chance in the first place. Beggars belief that the coaches/ manager dont know what position the player can play in. its like playing Robinson in midfield and coming up with a statement oh we didn't know he was a goalkeeper! whittleblue

11:14am Tue 16 Oct 12

tiojo says...

Vukcevic is just one example of the recent very poor record in signing players. Just look at Myles Anderson, Petrovic, Goodwillie, Slew, and the likes of Ribeiro, Rochina and Formica infrequently and erratically used. And recently a set of Portuguese youth players.
Vukcevic is just one example of the recent very poor record in signing players. Just look at Myles Anderson, Petrovic, Goodwillie, Slew, and the likes of Ribeiro, Rochina and Formica infrequently and erratically used. And recently a set of Portuguese youth players. tiojo

11:16am Tue 16 Oct 12

leitchy says...

ewood1952 wrote:
let's hope Black is not in the dug out on Saturday.
Or lets hope he's not there for the long run?? Experience is key to Rovers promotion!
[quote][p][bold]ewood1952[/bold] wrote: let's hope Black is not in the dug out on Saturday.[/p][/quote]Or lets hope he's not there for the long run?? Experience is key to Rovers promotion! leitchy

11:17am Tue 16 Oct 12

Vilesinner says...

Personally, I'd go for Gary Neville. He would soon sort out the team; a great manager in the making.
Personally, I'd go for Gary Neville. He would soon sort out the team; a great manager in the making. Vilesinner

11:28am Tue 16 Oct 12

bring back the good old days says...

Everything that comes out of Ewood, just does not add up or make a great deal of sense. This just illustrates the depth of damage bestowed on the club.
I still believe they desire to give EB a crack and are just stalling upon this 'decision' knowing that the support will not take kindly to it.
EB is not the man to take the reins to guide the club to where it intends to be (allegedly).
I do have some doubts about having Olllie, as he is his own man and am none too sure how the 'relationship' would work.
The desired appointment would seem to be someone who just does what he is told, or has to have all his dealings nodded by an other/s.

This is obviously no way at all to run a footy club.
The crowd for the next home game WILL dip, that I am sure of.
Everything that comes out of Ewood, just does not add up or make a great deal of sense. This just illustrates the depth of damage bestowed on the club. I still believe they desire to give EB a crack and are just stalling upon this 'decision' knowing that the support will not take kindly to it. EB is not the man to take the reins to guide the club to where it intends to be (allegedly). I do have some doubts about having Olllie, as he is his own man and am none too sure how the 'relationship' would work. The desired appointment would seem to be someone who just does what he is told, or has to have all his dealings nodded by an other/s. This is obviously no way at all to run a footy club. The crowd for the next home game WILL dip, that I am sure of. bring back the good old days

11:30am Tue 16 Oct 12

juanbbien says...

Another day still no nearer with anything,just bits of useless paper filling,I didn't know this.a source within the club said blah blah,but still no statement of intent from our illustrious owners,why the hell did they buy us,it just beggars belief
Another day still no nearer with anything,just bits of useless paper filling,I didn't know this.a source within the club said blah blah,but still no statement of intent from our illustrious owners,why the hell did they buy us,it just beggars belief juanbbien

12:00pm Tue 16 Oct 12

pwl says...

Rovers 1495 wrote:
Are they just hanging on until Black gets a result, then they can make the appointment official ?
I think that's exactly what they are doing! then things can carry on as though Kean had never left!
[quote][p][bold]Rovers 1495[/bold] wrote: Are they just hanging on until Black gets a result, then they can make the appointment official ?[/p][/quote]I think that's exactly what they are doing! then things can carry on as though Kean had never left! pwl

12:12pm Tue 16 Oct 12

eddie the eagle says...

Vukcevic looked good when I saw him last season he had pace and got up and down the pitch and scored a couple of goals .So for some reason Kean dropped him and gave no explanation but I wonder why Black didn't express an opinion then.
Vukcevic looked good when I saw him last season he had pace and got up and down the pitch and scored a couple of goals .So for some reason Kean dropped him and gave no explanation but I wonder why Black didn't express an opinion then. eddie the eagle

12:14pm Tue 16 Oct 12

earwego says...

pwl wrote:
Rovers 1495 wrote:
Are they just hanging on until Black gets a result, then they can make the appointment official ?
I think that's exactly what they are doing! then things can carry on as though Kean had never left!
Sherwood in this week
[quote][p][bold]pwl[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Rovers 1495[/bold] wrote: Are they just hanging on until Black gets a result, then they can make the appointment official ?[/p][/quote]I think that's exactly what they are doing! then things can carry on as though Kean had never left![/p][/quote]Sherwood in this week earwego

12:22pm Tue 16 Oct 12

stick to football says...

Vuckevic can also DEFEND which is more than can be said for certain prefered midfielders at Ewood. Never been given a run like too many of Keans buys - they expect instant results but when the team is struggling it is difficult to come in and one man turn it round

As for the Manager - will he be in situ by Christmas I would not bet too much on that happening either - patience they have only had a fortnight and no nearer - just what you expect at Ewood these days
Vuckevic can also DEFEND which is more than can be said for certain prefered midfielders at Ewood. Never been given a run like too many of Keans buys - they expect instant results but when the team is struggling it is difficult to come in and one man turn it round As for the Manager - will he be in situ by Christmas I would not bet too much on that happening either - patience they have only had a fortnight and no nearer - just what you expect at Ewood these days stick to football

12:28pm Tue 16 Oct 12

Harwoodstblue says...

lordy_rovers wrote:
smellthecoffee wrote:
Why the hell would they consider Keith Hill for the job when his record at Barnsley's is even worse than Kean's at Rovers??? What goes through the minds of these idiots?? As for Sherwood, he is Hendry and Shebby Singh's ESPN buddy. If Sherwood comes (which Shabby has clearly designed all along), then expect the granny robber to stay and the fans to hit the exit gates. I cannot imagine Jack Walker would entertain having Sherwood and/or Hendry around the place for a nanosecond. Singh and the rest of the 'management team' are so far out of their depth it is clear for all to see. If they feel so desperate to appoint a former player then please go for Shearer....and get rid of Hendry!!! The defence has got even worse since they got that idiot on board.
Hill is far superior to be mentioned in the same vein as Kean. He has inherited a poor team, kept them afloat over the seasons at Barnsley, compound with some very impressive performances this season. Any manager at Barnsley is under huge financal pressures, and his recruitment has been pretty sound from what I am aware. They were very impressive against rovers this year, pressing high up the pitch with unbelievable stamina & good control of the ball. He has a very below par team there and is doing a hell of a job.. give him the resources our squad holds and he could do very well. Certainly should be on the shortlist, certainly over the inexperienced Sherwood or Shearer for me.
Can't believe there are people on here still calling for an inexperienced manager such as Sherwood. Let him go and learn somewhere else rather than risk failing at here. Jobs for the boys will never work.
[quote][p][bold]lordy_rovers[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]smellthecoffee[/bold] wrote: Why the hell would they consider Keith Hill for the job when his record at Barnsley's is even worse than Kean's at Rovers??? What goes through the minds of these idiots?? As for Sherwood, he is Hendry and Shebby Singh's ESPN buddy. If Sherwood comes (which Shabby has clearly designed all along), then expect the granny robber to stay and the fans to hit the exit gates. I cannot imagine Jack Walker would entertain having Sherwood and/or Hendry around the place for a nanosecond. Singh and the rest of the 'management team' are so far out of their depth it is clear for all to see. If they feel so desperate to appoint a former player then please go for Shearer....and get rid of Hendry!!! The defence has got even worse since they got that idiot on board.[/p][/quote]Hill is far superior to be mentioned in the same vein as Kean. He has inherited a poor team, kept them afloat over the seasons at Barnsley, compound with some very impressive performances this season. Any manager at Barnsley is under huge financal pressures, and his recruitment has been pretty sound from what I am aware. They were very impressive against rovers this year, pressing high up the pitch with unbelievable stamina & good control of the ball. He has a very below par team there and is doing a hell of a job.. give him the resources our squad holds and he could do very well. Certainly should be on the shortlist, certainly over the inexperienced Sherwood or Shearer for me.[/p][/quote]Can't believe there are people on here still calling for an inexperienced manager such as Sherwood. Let him go and learn somewhere else rather than risk failing at here. Jobs for the boys will never work. Harwoodstblue

12:40pm Tue 16 Oct 12

greenscreener says...

What this articles doesn't give us is any idea as to why Vucevic has not featured under Kean. He looked o.k. when Montenegro played England but didn't feature enough in the league to show what he could do.

Black may be stupid enough to admit not knowing what poitions his players can play in, but surely he must have asked Kean at some point why he made the choices he did.

Did he not look good in training ? Was it contractual ? was is tactical ? or was it another case of difference of opinion with the manager ?

Looks like Black is just another Cone Arranger, and as anybody who sees the team doing their warmup knows, the only thing our club isn't short of is coaching staff to stand around in tracksuits doing 5od all.
What this articles doesn't give us is any idea as to why Vucevic has not featured under Kean. He looked o.k. when Montenegro played England but didn't feature enough in the league to show what he could do. Black may be stupid enough to admit not knowing what poitions his players can play in, but surely he must have asked Kean at some point why he made the choices he did. Did he not look good in training ? Was it contractual ? was is tactical ? or was it another case of difference of opinion with the manager ? Looks like Black is just another Cone Arranger, and as anybody who sees the team doing their warmup knows, the only thing our club isn't short of is coaching staff to stand around in tracksuits doing 5od all. greenscreener

12:43pm Tue 16 Oct 12

bburnrover says...

The reason rovers do not play attractive football at the moment is down to the fact that we dont have wingers running at defences.We need someone to realise this and get two wingers who are capable of whipping crosses into the penalty box and creating havoc.Danny Murphy gets a lot of stick because he has an impossible job of trying to do something with the ball when realistically he knows a forward pass will be easily intercepted by the opposition as we havent got a big striker until Best returns from injury.I think Vukcevic needs a run out as he could be a star in this league.
The reason rovers do not play attractive football at the moment is down to the fact that we dont have wingers running at defences.We need someone to realise this and get two wingers who are capable of whipping crosses into the penalty box and creating havoc.Danny Murphy gets a lot of stick because he has an impossible job of trying to do something with the ball when realistically he knows a forward pass will be easily intercepted by the opposition as we havent got a big striker until Best returns from injury.I think Vukcevic needs a run out as he could be a star in this league. bburnrover

12:46pm Tue 16 Oct 12

Lancs - pensioner says...

pwl wrote:
Rovers 1495 wrote:
Are they just hanging on until Black gets a result, then they can make the appointment official ?
I think that's exactly what they are doing! then things can carry on as though Kean had never left!
Should either of these comments be come true it will be time for another

BOYCOTT,

Venkys you have been warned, the fans have showed you they have the power to stay away.

Get this one decision right and watch Ewood take off, 18-20,000 every week.

COYB.
[quote][p][bold]pwl[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Rovers 1495[/bold] wrote: Are they just hanging on until Black gets a result, then they can make the appointment official ?[/p][/quote]I think that's exactly what they are doing! then things can carry on as though Kean had never left![/p][/quote]Should either of these comments be come true it will be time for another BOYCOTT, Venkys you have been warned, the fans have showed you they have the power to stay away. Get this one decision right and watch Ewood take off, 18-20,000 every week. COYB. Lancs - pensioner

1:21pm Tue 16 Oct 12

Ronaldpetercooper says...

J.C - Rishton wrote:
I would love Karl Robinson to be given a chance - young coach who gets his team to play good attacking football whilst also defending solidly. When we played them in LC a few months ago they were very impressive, even though, like Rovers they had made 5 or 6 changes. Their movement, width and passing was on a different level to ours. I'm surprised that he hasnt had more of a mention seeing as though he was mentioned alot over summer when everyone thought Mr Potato-head was going to get potted then. And please don't say "he's not a big enough name" - surely we want some-one who can improve the team from the shower, its become not just "a name" - which won't mean much, very quickly if "the name" then can't improve things on the pitch (where it actually matters). Also, please don't say about KR "he's only managed at a lower level" - because the rate MK Dons are rising and the rate BRFC are falling it won't be too long before we're below them in the league !! He has achieved alot with very little money at MK-D AND he is an ex-Rovers coach so knows his way round our club.
Hi JC I am intotal agreement as he looks the part and am sure he will knock our lot into better shape I also think Hill would be worth a punt but no doubt we will have to wait until Christmas before this lot make a move.
[quote][p][bold]J.C - Rishton[/bold] wrote: I would love Karl Robinson to be given a chance - young coach who gets his team to play good attacking football whilst also defending solidly. When we played them in LC a few months ago they were very impressive, even though, like Rovers they had made 5 or 6 changes. Their movement, width and passing was on a different level to ours. I'm surprised that he hasnt had more of a mention seeing as though he was mentioned alot over summer when everyone thought Mr Potato-head was going to get potted then. And please don't say "he's not a big enough name" - surely we want some-one who can improve the team from the shower, its become not just "a name" - which won't mean much, very quickly if "the name" then can't improve things on the pitch (where it actually matters). Also, please don't say about KR "he's only managed at a lower level" - because the rate MK Dons are rising and the rate BRFC are falling it won't be too long before we're below them in the league !! He has achieved alot with very little money at MK-D AND he is an ex-Rovers coach so knows his way round our club.[/p][/quote]Hi JC I am intotal agreement as he looks the part and am sure he will knock our lot into better shape I also think Hill would be worth a punt but no doubt we will have to wait until Christmas before this lot make a move. Ronaldpetercooper

1:26pm Tue 16 Oct 12

jogalot says...

What Black says there is unbelievable! I've never been involved in professional football but it sounds completely ridiculous to me that a manager or coach or anyone involved with selecting or training a team does not know the full potential of every single one of their players. I mean surely they play practice games and try players in different positions?

I am flabbergasted that Black will have to watch Vukcevic on TV to see whether he can play in centre midfield! RIDICULOUS!!!!
What Black says there is unbelievable! I've never been involved in professional football but it sounds completely ridiculous to me that a manager or coach or anyone involved with selecting or training a team does not know the full potential of every single one of their players. I mean surely they play practice games and try players in different positions? I am flabbergasted that Black will have to watch Vukcevic on TV to see whether he can play in centre midfield! RIDICULOUS!!!! jogalot

1:34pm Tue 16 Oct 12

Brunzig says...

This guys was the main man at Sporting CP he comes to Rovers and doesnt get a sniff, whats that tell you about the management? The fact Black doesnt know where he plays is a joke in itself!!

What type of people do we have running our club? There's more organisation in a hoarders house!
This guys was the main man at Sporting CP he comes to Rovers and doesnt get a sniff, whats that tell you about the management? The fact Black doesnt know where he plays is a joke in itself!! What type of people do we have running our club? There's more organisation in a hoarders house! Brunzig

1:40pm Tue 16 Oct 12

makaveli96 says...

Whos Hendrys money on?
Whos Hendrys money on? makaveli96

1:52pm Tue 16 Oct 12

earwego says...

makaveli96 wrote:
Whos Hendrys money on?
Anyone that keeps him in his job
[quote][p][bold]makaveli96[/bold] wrote: Whos Hendrys money on?[/p][/quote]Anyone that keeps him in his job earwego

2:02pm Tue 16 Oct 12

greenscreener says...

makaveli96 wrote:
Whos Hendrys money on?
Does he have his own money ?
[quote][p][bold]makaveli96[/bold] wrote: Whos Hendrys money on?[/p][/quote]Does he have his own money ? greenscreener

2:03pm Tue 16 Oct 12

OnePostThenTheOther says...

Hovis1945 wrote:
Black from above:- “I hear he plays in a different position and, probably my ignorance but Ididn’t know he played in a lot different position". These words just show the quality of management Rovers have had over the past two years!!!!
Yep, definitely one of those "did he just say that?" moments. Soul-destroying incompetence.
[quote][p][bold]Hovis1945[/bold] wrote: Black from above:- “I hear he plays in a different position and, probably my ignorance but Ididn’t know he played in a lot different position". These words just show the quality of management Rovers have had over the past two years!!!![/p][/quote]Yep, definitely one of those "did he just say that?" moments. Soul-destroying incompetence. OnePostThenTheOther

2:14pm Tue 16 Oct 12

Chrissaces says...

earwego wrote:
makaveli96 wrote:
Whos Hendrys money on?
Anyone that keeps him in his job
Don't you mean Edith's/Betty's? Haha
[quote][p][bold]earwego[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]makaveli96[/bold] wrote: Whos Hendrys money on?[/p][/quote]Anyone that keeps him in his job[/p][/quote]Don't you mean Edith's/Betty's? Haha Chrissaces

2:15pm Tue 16 Oct 12

MxMave says...

So you've had a player for 2 years and didn't think to try him in his natural position? WOW, I had no idea how inept we actually were behind the scenes, yet more testament to Keans managerial qualities. If I were Venkys and i'd spent money on a player i'd be looking for the management team to seriously test thier capabilities or i'd be looking to lay off the management team.

How come we are still being linked with, Solskjar, Holloway & Sherwood when 2 of them have come out and said no way thier coming and one of them is so unlikely that the fans are posting articles about the laughability of an approach.

We are approaching Keith Hill and Karl Robinson? When Schuster and Clemente have been linked? Or is this just more bull from the Venkys PR machine. Clemente & Schuster probably only linked because they cant speak english so they cant refute the claims like the other managers have done.

Why are we looking in lower leagues for a manager when we should be searching international leagues for rising stars who are proving themselves at a top european level?
So you've had a player for 2 years and didn't think to try him in his natural position? WOW, I had no idea how inept we actually were behind the scenes, yet more testament to Keans managerial qualities. If I were Venkys and i'd spent money on a player i'd be looking for the management team to seriously test thier capabilities or i'd be looking to lay off the management team. How come we are still being linked with, Solskjar, Holloway & Sherwood when 2 of them have come out and said no way thier coming and one of them is so unlikely that the fans are posting articles about the laughability of an approach. We are approaching Keith Hill and Karl Robinson? When Schuster and Clemente have been linked? Or is this just more bull from the Venkys PR machine. Clemente & Schuster probably only linked because they cant speak english so they cant refute the claims like the other managers have done. Why are we looking in lower leagues for a manager when we should be searching international leagues for rising stars who are proving themselves at a top european level? MxMave

2:18pm Tue 16 Oct 12

Marky mark says...

ewood1952 wrote:
let's hope Black is not in the dug out on Saturday.
I think Black may be in charge for a few more games yet. Looks like they are testing the water. Who ever "they" are.
[quote][p][bold]ewood1952[/bold] wrote: let's hope Black is not in the dug out on Saturday.[/p][/quote]I think Black may be in charge for a few more games yet. Looks like they are testing the water. Who ever "they" are. Marky mark

2:19pm Tue 16 Oct 12

Chrissaces says...

ewood1952 wrote:
let's hope Black is not in the dug out on Saturday.
Cumon, we haven't even started interviewing yet... I want to hear Ole/holloway, but I fear I will hear shearer at a reduced rate feeling bad if he kicks hendry through the door to the dole office (or would it be post office for the pension?!), anyway.. Cheap and disastrous or put your money where your mouth is and reap the rewards, which one is it venkys???!
[quote][p][bold]ewood1952[/bold] wrote: let's hope Black is not in the dug out on Saturday.[/p][/quote]Cumon, we haven't even started interviewing yet... I want to hear Ole/holloway, but I fear I will hear shearer at a reduced rate feeling bad if he kicks hendry through the door to the dole office (or would it be post office for the pension?!), anyway.. Cheap and disastrous or put your money where your mouth is and reap the rewards, which one is it venkys???! Chrissaces

2:47pm Tue 16 Oct 12

A Darener says...

jogalot wrote:
What Black says there is unbelievable! I've never been involved in professional football but it sounds completely ridiculous to me that a manager or coach or anyone involved with selecting or training a team does not know the full potential of every single one of their players. I mean surely they play practice games and try players in different positions?

I am flabbergasted that Black will have to watch Vukcevic on TV to see whether he can play in centre midfield! RIDICULOUS!!!!
Probably plays him in goal during training.
[quote][p][bold]jogalot[/bold] wrote: What Black says there is unbelievable! I've never been involved in professional football but it sounds completely ridiculous to me that a manager or coach or anyone involved with selecting or training a team does not know the full potential of every single one of their players. I mean surely they play practice games and try players in different positions? I am flabbergasted that Black will have to watch Vukcevic on TV to see whether he can play in centre midfield! RIDICULOUS!!!![/p][/quote]Probably plays him in goal during training. A Darener

2:47pm Tue 16 Oct 12

MxMave says...

If the papers are to be believed then we should have Tim Sherwood in before saturdays game.

Could someone please explain to me how Shebby can totally ignore the fans and all logical reason to appoint an experienced manager?

If Sherwood is appointed, nothing will change, we will still be in turmoil and fans will still keep away.
If the papers are to be believed then we should have Tim Sherwood in before saturdays game. Could someone please explain to me how Shebby can totally ignore the fans and all logical reason to appoint an experienced manager? If Sherwood is appointed, nothing will change, we will still be in turmoil and fans will still keep away. MxMave

2:56pm Tue 16 Oct 12

MxMave says...

Harwoodstblue wrote:
lordy_rovers wrote:
smellthecoffee wrote:
Why the hell would they consider Keith Hill for the job when his record at Barnsley's is even worse than Kean's at Rovers??? What goes through the minds of these idiots?? As for Sherwood, he is Hendry and Shebby Singh's ESPN buddy. If Sherwood comes (which Shabby has clearly designed all along), then expect the granny robber to stay and the fans to hit the exit gates. I cannot imagine Jack Walker would entertain having Sherwood and/or Hendry around the place for a nanosecond. Singh and the rest of the 'management team' are so far out of their depth it is clear for all to see. If they feel so desperate to appoint a former player then please go for Shearer....and get rid of Hendry!!! The defence has got even worse since they got that idiot on board.
Hill is far superior to be mentioned in the same vein as Kean. He has inherited a poor team, kept them afloat over the seasons at Barnsley, compound with some very impressive performances this season. Any manager at Barnsley is under huge financal pressures, and his recruitment has been pretty sound from what I am aware. They were very impressive against rovers this year, pressing high up the pitch with unbelievable stamina & good control of the ball. He has a very below par team there and is doing a hell of a job.. give him the resources our squad holds and he could do very well. Certainly should be on the shortlist, certainly over the inexperienced Sherwood or Shearer for me.
Can't believe there are people on here still calling for an inexperienced manager such as Sherwood. Let him go and learn somewhere else rather than risk failing at here. Jobs for the boys will never work.
Don't think there is anybody calling for Sherwood mate. I think 98% of fans would reject a Sherwood appointment.
[quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]lordy_rovers[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]smellthecoffee[/bold] wrote: Why the hell would they consider Keith Hill for the job when his record at Barnsley's is even worse than Kean's at Rovers??? What goes through the minds of these idiots?? As for Sherwood, he is Hendry and Shebby Singh's ESPN buddy. If Sherwood comes (which Shabby has clearly designed all along), then expect the granny robber to stay and the fans to hit the exit gates. I cannot imagine Jack Walker would entertain having Sherwood and/or Hendry around the place for a nanosecond. Singh and the rest of the 'management team' are so far out of their depth it is clear for all to see. If they feel so desperate to appoint a former player then please go for Shearer....and get rid of Hendry!!! The defence has got even worse since they got that idiot on board.[/p][/quote]Hill is far superior to be mentioned in the same vein as Kean. He has inherited a poor team, kept them afloat over the seasons at Barnsley, compound with some very impressive performances this season. Any manager at Barnsley is under huge financal pressures, and his recruitment has been pretty sound from what I am aware. They were very impressive against rovers this year, pressing high up the pitch with unbelievable stamina & good control of the ball. He has a very below par team there and is doing a hell of a job.. give him the resources our squad holds and he could do very well. Certainly should be on the shortlist, certainly over the inexperienced Sherwood or Shearer for me.[/p][/quote]Can't believe there are people on here still calling for an inexperienced manager such as Sherwood. Let him go and learn somewhere else rather than risk failing at here. Jobs for the boys will never work.[/p][/quote]Don't think there is anybody calling for Sherwood mate. I think 98% of fans would reject a Sherwood appointment. MxMave

2:58pm Tue 16 Oct 12

MxMave says...

bburnrover wrote:
The reason rovers do not play attractive football at the moment is down to the fact that we dont have wingers running at defences.We need someone to realise this and get two wingers who are capable of whipping crosses into the penalty box and creating havoc.Danny Murphy gets a lot of stick because he has an impossible job of trying to do something with the ball when realistically he knows a forward pass will be easily intercepted by the opposition as we havent got a big striker until Best returns from injury.I think Vukcevic needs a run out as he could be a star in this league.
I would disagree, I don't think (as you mention) we have a target man so i would say playing down the wings would be a waste of time, i'd prefer a more central approach during attack since we have flair & Rhodes as our main selling points.
[quote][p][bold]bburnrover[/bold] wrote: The reason rovers do not play attractive football at the moment is down to the fact that we dont have wingers running at defences.We need someone to realise this and get two wingers who are capable of whipping crosses into the penalty box and creating havoc.Danny Murphy gets a lot of stick because he has an impossible job of trying to do something with the ball when realistically he knows a forward pass will be easily intercepted by the opposition as we havent got a big striker until Best returns from injury.I think Vukcevic needs a run out as he could be a star in this league.[/p][/quote]I would disagree, I don't think (as you mention) we have a target man so i would say playing down the wings would be a waste of time, i'd prefer a more central approach during attack since we have flair & Rhodes as our main selling points. MxMave

3:10pm Tue 16 Oct 12

Harwoodstblue says...

MxMave wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
lordy_rovers wrote:
smellthecoffee wrote:
Why the hell would they consider Keith Hill for the job when his record at Barnsley's is even worse than Kean's at Rovers??? What goes through the minds of these idiots?? As for Sherwood, he is Hendry and Shebby Singh's ESPN buddy. If Sherwood comes (which Shabby has clearly designed all along), then expect the granny robber to stay and the fans to hit the exit gates. I cannot imagine Jack Walker would entertain having Sherwood and/or Hendry around the place for a nanosecond. Singh and the rest of the 'management team' are so far out of their depth it is clear for all to see. If they feel so desperate to appoint a former player then please go for Shearer....and get rid of Hendry!!! The defence has got even worse since they got that idiot on board.
Hill is far superior to be mentioned in the same vein as Kean. He has inherited a poor team, kept them afloat over the seasons at Barnsley, compound with some very impressive performances this season. Any manager at Barnsley is under huge financal pressures, and his recruitment has been pretty sound from what I am aware. They were very impressive against rovers this year, pressing high up the pitch with unbelievable stamina & good control of the ball. He has a very below par team there and is doing a hell of a job.. give him the resources our squad holds and he could do very well. Certainly should be on the shortlist, certainly over the inexperienced Sherwood or Shearer for me.
Can't believe there are people on here still calling for an inexperienced manager such as Sherwood. Let him go and learn somewhere else rather than risk failing at here. Jobs for the boys will never work.
Don't think there is anybody calling for Sherwood mate. I think 98% of fans would reject a Sherwood appointment.
"inexperienced manager such as Sherwood.".....I was quoting Sherwood as an example only, but you only need to look as far as French Rover to find someone who has supported Sherwood from the day Kean left, and still does.
[quote][p][bold]MxMave[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]lordy_rovers[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]smellthecoffee[/bold] wrote: Why the hell would they consider Keith Hill for the job when his record at Barnsley's is even worse than Kean's at Rovers??? What goes through the minds of these idiots?? As for Sherwood, he is Hendry and Shebby Singh's ESPN buddy. If Sherwood comes (which Shabby has clearly designed all along), then expect the granny robber to stay and the fans to hit the exit gates. I cannot imagine Jack Walker would entertain having Sherwood and/or Hendry around the place for a nanosecond. Singh and the rest of the 'management team' are so far out of their depth it is clear for all to see. If they feel so desperate to appoint a former player then please go for Shearer....and get rid of Hendry!!! The defence has got even worse since they got that idiot on board.[/p][/quote]Hill is far superior to be mentioned in the same vein as Kean. He has inherited a poor team, kept them afloat over the seasons at Barnsley, compound with some very impressive performances this season. Any manager at Barnsley is under huge financal pressures, and his recruitment has been pretty sound from what I am aware. They were very impressive against rovers this year, pressing high up the pitch with unbelievable stamina & good control of the ball. He has a very below par team there and is doing a hell of a job.. give him the resources our squad holds and he could do very well. Certainly should be on the shortlist, certainly over the inexperienced Sherwood or Shearer for me.[/p][/quote]Can't believe there are people on here still calling for an inexperienced manager such as Sherwood. Let him go and learn somewhere else rather than risk failing at here. Jobs for the boys will never work.[/p][/quote]Don't think there is anybody calling for Sherwood mate. I think 98% of fans would reject a Sherwood appointment.[/p][/quote]"inexperienced manager such as Sherwood.".....I was quoting Sherwood as an example only, but you only need to look as far as French Rover to find someone who has supported Sherwood from the day Kean left, and still does. Harwoodstblue

3:21pm Tue 16 Oct 12

YarkshahRover says...

This report say's a lot more about E Black than it does about Simon.
This report say's a lot more about E Black than it does about Simon. YarkshahRover

3:27pm Tue 16 Oct 12

bburnrover says...

MxMave says...

bburnrover wrote:
The reason rovers do not play attractive football at the moment is down to the fact that we dont have wingers running at defences.We need someone to realise this and get two wingers who are capable of whipping crosses into the penalty box and creating havoc.Danny Murphy gets a lot of stick because he has an impossible job of trying to do something with the ball when realistically he knows a forward pass will be easily intercepted by the opposition as we havent got a big striker until Best returns from injury.I think Vukcevic needs a run out as he could be a star in this league.
I would disagree, I don't think (as you mention) we have a target man so i would say playing down the wings would be a waste of time, i'd prefer a more central approach during attack since we have flair & Rhodes as our main selling points

Sorry to have to return to this but Mr Black has been playing throug the middle for the last 3 games we have accumalated 2 points from 9 and Rhodes has not had a sniff he thrives on crosses so please review your thoughts as the evidence is there for all who can be bothered to go and watch it.
MxMave says... bburnrover wrote: The reason rovers do not play attractive football at the moment is down to the fact that we dont have wingers running at defences.We need someone to realise this and get two wingers who are capable of whipping crosses into the penalty box and creating havoc.Danny Murphy gets a lot of stick because he has an impossible job of trying to do something with the ball when realistically he knows a forward pass will be easily intercepted by the opposition as we havent got a big striker until Best returns from injury.I think Vukcevic needs a run out as he could be a star in this league. I would disagree, I don't think (as you mention) we have a target man so i would say playing down the wings would be a waste of time, i'd prefer a more central approach during attack since we have flair & Rhodes as our main selling points Sorry to have to return to this but Mr Black has been playing throug the middle for the last 3 games we have accumalated 2 points from 9 and Rhodes has not had a sniff he thrives on crosses so please review your thoughts as the evidence is there for all who can be bothered to go and watch it. bburnrover

3:28pm Tue 16 Oct 12

madrover says...

Is Vuckevic a good player just ask Ashley Cole Black and you will have your answer. Give him a game instead of let down Murphy
Is Vuckevic a good player just ask Ashley Cole Black and you will have your answer. Give him a game instead of let down Murphy madrover

3:48pm Tue 16 Oct 12

jogalot says...

MxMave wrote:
bburnrover wrote:
The reason rovers do not play attractive football at the moment is down to the fact that we dont have wingers running at defences.We need someone to realise this and get two wingers who are capable of whipping crosses into the penalty box and creating havoc.Danny Murphy gets a lot of stick because he has an impossible job of trying to do something with the ball when realistically he knows a forward pass will be easily intercepted by the opposition as we havent got a big striker until Best returns from injury.I think Vukcevic needs a run out as he could be a star in this league.
I would disagree, I don't think (as you mention) we have a target man so i would say playing down the wings would be a waste of time, i'd prefer a more central approach during attack since we have flair & Rhodes as our main selling points.
What's Rhodes if he isn't a target man? He thrives off chances and half-chances. If the ball isn't coming into the box he won't score. The only threats against Wolves were from Olssen and Nunez from crosses of sorts. Murphy had plenty of chances to pass it to the wings. Orr and Olssen were often available moving forward. But he didn't, he passed back instead and I don't remember a good forward ball from him the whole game. It seemed like he had been told to not lose the ball, which he did except for the goal. But what is the point if you don't lose the ball but keep passing it back or giving it to a team mate who is marked? Olssen showed a couple of times how he could slip past the first defender and then chase and cross, but Murphy never gave him a chance to do so. Orr is another story...

Anyway, Vukcevic would be more of a threat going forward and if he can play in the centre then I'd swap him for Murphy straight away and put Ribeiro in. Trouble is it might make no difference at all if they are all unfit.
[quote][p][bold]MxMave[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]bburnrover[/bold] wrote: The reason rovers do not play attractive football at the moment is down to the fact that we dont have wingers running at defences.We need someone to realise this and get two wingers who are capable of whipping crosses into the penalty box and creating havoc.Danny Murphy gets a lot of stick because he has an impossible job of trying to do something with the ball when realistically he knows a forward pass will be easily intercepted by the opposition as we havent got a big striker until Best returns from injury.I think Vukcevic needs a run out as he could be a star in this league.[/p][/quote]I would disagree, I don't think (as you mention) we have a target man so i would say playing down the wings would be a waste of time, i'd prefer a more central approach during attack since we have flair & Rhodes as our main selling points.[/p][/quote]What's Rhodes if he isn't a target man? He thrives off chances and half-chances. If the ball isn't coming into the box he won't score. The only threats against Wolves were from Olssen and Nunez from crosses of sorts. Murphy had plenty of chances to pass it to the wings. Orr and Olssen were often available moving forward. But he didn't, he passed back instead and I don't remember a good forward ball from him the whole game. It seemed like he had been told to not lose the ball, which he did except for the goal. But what is the point if you don't lose the ball but keep passing it back or giving it to a team mate who is marked? Olssen showed a couple of times how he could slip past the first defender and then chase and cross, but Murphy never gave him a chance to do so. Orr is another story... Anyway, Vukcevic would be more of a threat going forward and if he can play in the centre then I'd swap him for Murphy straight away and put Ribeiro in. Trouble is it might make no difference at all if they are all unfit. jogalot

3:49pm Tue 16 Oct 12

greenscreener says...

bburnrover wrote:
MxMave says...

bburnrover wrote:
The reason rovers do not play attractive football at the moment is down to the fact that we dont have wingers running at defences.We need someone to realise this and get two wingers who are capable of whipping crosses into the penalty box and creating havoc.Danny Murphy gets a lot of stick because he has an impossible job of trying to do something with the ball when realistically he knows a forward pass will be easily intercepted by the opposition as we havent got a big striker until Best returns from injury.I think Vukcevic needs a run out as he could be a star in this league.
I would disagree, I don't think (as you mention) we have a target man so i would say playing down the wings would be a waste of time, i'd prefer a more central approach during attack since we have flair & Rhodes as our main selling points

Sorry to have to return to this but Mr Black has been playing throug the middle for the last 3 games we have accumalated 2 points from 9 and Rhodes has not had a sniff he thrives on crosses so please review your thoughts as the evidence is there for all who can be bothered to go and watch it.
At the beginning of this season Colin KR looked pretty effective with his back to goal wheras Rhodes seems to like a ball to run onto. Olssen and Nunes have both shown they can beat a man out wide and get a cross in. Gomes, Rochina can offer creative support to a main striker.

I believe we have players who can do the job going forward, the problem is we are overrun in midfield which means we are scared to commit men forward and spend too much time defending our own last third.
[quote][p][bold]bburnrover[/bold] wrote: MxMave says... bburnrover wrote: The reason rovers do not play attractive football at the moment is down to the fact that we dont have wingers running at defences.We need someone to realise this and get two wingers who are capable of whipping crosses into the penalty box and creating havoc.Danny Murphy gets a lot of stick because he has an impossible job of trying to do something with the ball when realistically he knows a forward pass will be easily intercepted by the opposition as we havent got a big striker until Best returns from injury.I think Vukcevic needs a run out as he could be a star in this league. I would disagree, I don't think (as you mention) we have a target man so i would say playing down the wings would be a waste of time, i'd prefer a more central approach during attack since we have flair & Rhodes as our main selling points Sorry to have to return to this but Mr Black has been playing throug the middle for the last 3 games we have accumalated 2 points from 9 and Rhodes has not had a sniff he thrives on crosses so please review your thoughts as the evidence is there for all who can be bothered to go and watch it.[/p][/quote]At the beginning of this season Colin KR looked pretty effective with his back to goal wheras Rhodes seems to like a ball to run onto. Olssen and Nunes have both shown they can beat a man out wide and get a cross in. Gomes, Rochina can offer creative support to a main striker. I believe we have players who can do the job going forward, the problem is we are overrun in midfield which means we are scared to commit men forward and spend too much time defending our own last third. greenscreener

4:11pm Tue 16 Oct 12

Bazzer says...

lordy_rovers wrote:
smellthecoffee wrote: Why the hell would they consider Keith Hill for the job when his record at Barnsley's is even worse than Kean's at Rovers??? What goes through the minds of these idiots?? As for Sherwood, he is Hendry and Shebby Singh's ESPN buddy. If Sherwood comes (which Shabby has clearly designed all along), then expect the granny robber to stay and the fans to hit the exit gates. I cannot imagine Jack Walker would entertain having Sherwood and/or Hendry around the place for a nanosecond. Singh and the rest of the 'management team' are so far out of their depth it is clear for all to see. If they feel so desperate to appoint a former player then please go for Shearer....and get rid of Hendry!!! The defence has got even worse since they got that idiot on board.
Hill is far superior to be mentioned in the same vein as Kean. He has inherited a poor team, kept them afloat over the seasons at Barnsley, compound with some very impressive performances this season. Any manager at Barnsley is under huge financal pressures, and his recruitment has been pretty sound from what I am aware. They were very impressive against rovers this year, pressing high up the pitch with unbelievable stamina & good control of the ball. He has a very below par team there and is doing a hell of a job.. give him the resources our squad holds and he could do very well. Certainly should be on the shortlist, certainly over the inexperienced Sherwood or Shearer for me.
Nice to see that there are some Rovers' fans who are grounded in realism and can see the bigger picture. Remember also Keith Hill's notable work at Rochdale, a club which rose to a near record high for them, and have plummeted since he and Flicker left. Real winning football.
[quote][p][bold]lordy_rovers[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]smellthecoffee[/bold] wrote: Why the hell would they consider Keith Hill for the job when his record at Barnsley's is even worse than Kean's at Rovers??? What goes through the minds of these idiots?? As for Sherwood, he is Hendry and Shebby Singh's ESPN buddy. If Sherwood comes (which Shabby has clearly designed all along), then expect the granny robber to stay and the fans to hit the exit gates. I cannot imagine Jack Walker would entertain having Sherwood and/or Hendry around the place for a nanosecond. Singh and the rest of the 'management team' are so far out of their depth it is clear for all to see. If they feel so desperate to appoint a former player then please go for Shearer....and get rid of Hendry!!! The defence has got even worse since they got that idiot on board.[/p][/quote]Hill is far superior to be mentioned in the same vein as Kean. He has inherited a poor team, kept them afloat over the seasons at Barnsley, compound with some very impressive performances this season. Any manager at Barnsley is under huge financal pressures, and his recruitment has been pretty sound from what I am aware. They were very impressive against rovers this year, pressing high up the pitch with unbelievable stamina & good control of the ball. He has a very below par team there and is doing a hell of a job.. give him the resources our squad holds and he could do very well. Certainly should be on the shortlist, certainly over the inexperienced Sherwood or Shearer for me.[/p][/quote]Nice to see that there are some Rovers' fans who are grounded in realism and can see the bigger picture. Remember also Keith Hill's notable work at Rochdale, a club which rose to a near record high for them, and have plummeted since he and Flicker left. Real winning football. Bazzer

4:36pm Tue 16 Oct 12

merlinrabbit says...

handsj14 wrote:
J.C - Rishton wrote:
I would love Karl Robinson to be given a chance - young coach who gets his team to play good attacking football whilst also defending solidly. When we played them in LC a few months ago they were very impressive, even though, like Rovers they had made 5 or 6 changes. Their movement, width and passing was on a different level to ours. I'm surprised that he hasnt had more of a mention seeing as though he was mentioned alot over summer when everyone thought Mr Potato-head was going to get potted then. And please don't say "he's not a big enough name" - surely we want some-one who can improve the team from the shower, its become not just "a name" - which won't mean much, very quickly if "the name" then can't improve things on the pitch (where it actually matters). Also, please don't say about KR "he's only managed at a lower level" - because the rate MK Dons are rising and the rate BRFC are falling it won't be too long before we're below them in the league !! He has achieved alot with very little money at MK-D AND he is an ex-Rovers coach so knows his way round our club.
I agree... my preferred choice would be Holloway however an alternative would be Robinson. I want a hungry individual who will a) teach our team how to defend b) attack and create chances for Rhodes c) get rid of all the dead wood from our squad.
Holloway is not the man. I cant understand why so many think he is. Took Blackpool up spent a whole season boring the pants off skysport viewers with his views on national affairs, weather crisis, threats to resign that he then backs down from, Blackpool relegated, he has a blind spot when it comes to defending and he has already criticised Venkys as owners. It would never work.
[quote][p][bold]handsj14[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]J.C - Rishton[/bold] wrote: I would love Karl Robinson to be given a chance - young coach who gets his team to play good attacking football whilst also defending solidly. When we played them in LC a few months ago they were very impressive, even though, like Rovers they had made 5 or 6 changes. Their movement, width and passing was on a different level to ours. I'm surprised that he hasnt had more of a mention seeing as though he was mentioned alot over summer when everyone thought Mr Potato-head was going to get potted then. And please don't say "he's not a big enough name" - surely we want some-one who can improve the team from the shower, its become not just "a name" - which won't mean much, very quickly if "the name" then can't improve things on the pitch (where it actually matters). Also, please don't say about KR "he's only managed at a lower level" - because the rate MK Dons are rising and the rate BRFC are falling it won't be too long before we're below them in the league !! He has achieved alot with very little money at MK-D AND he is an ex-Rovers coach so knows his way round our club.[/p][/quote]I agree... my preferred choice would be Holloway however an alternative would be Robinson. I want a hungry individual who will a) teach our team how to defend b) attack and create chances for Rhodes c) get rid of all the dead wood from our squad.[/p][/quote]Holloway is not the man. I cant understand why so many think he is. Took Blackpool up spent a whole season boring the pants off skysport viewers with his views on national affairs, weather crisis, threats to resign that he then backs down from, Blackpool relegated, he has a blind spot when it comes to defending and he has already criticised Venkys as owners. It would never work. merlinrabbit

4:48pm Tue 16 Oct 12

SaffaRover says...

Who would you guys want? Sherwood or Black? Because it seems to me that those are the only 2 options at the moment. Clemente and Schuster are not even mentioned anymore. And Ole doesn't want it.

The fact that some people are saying that they would still boycott if Sherwood is appointed is beyond me. Kean is gone. And the fact that Spurs (a much higher regarded club at the moment, as well as a far better run club than Rovers at the moment) hold him in such a high regard must say something about the guy.

It would be a welcome sight to see him managing Blackburn Rovers. The ways he could motivate the players about winning the league in that same dressing room are tools no other manager could use.

Time to stop moaning and support the team.
Who would you guys want? Sherwood or Black? Because it seems to me that those are the only 2 options at the moment. Clemente and Schuster are not even mentioned anymore. And Ole doesn't want it. The fact that some people are saying that they would still boycott if Sherwood is appointed is beyond me. Kean is gone. And the fact that Spurs (a much higher regarded club at the moment, as well as a far better run club than Rovers at the moment) hold him in such a high regard must say something about the guy. It would be a welcome sight to see him managing Blackburn Rovers. The ways he could motivate the players about winning the league in that same dressing room are tools no other manager could use. Time to stop moaning and support the team. SaffaRover

5:06pm Tue 16 Oct 12

BlueSkies says...

I still cannot see anyone really wanting the manager's job, outside of Brockall. If I was a Sherwood or a Shearer and was asking advice from the likes of a Rednapp or a Sir Alex, that advice would be to walk away and not to touch the job!
I question if we have any sincere applicants at all who would work with Venkys?
If we do, who's deciding? Venkys who have not the first idea of how to run a proper football club? A Malysian football pundit? (that's like me being Technical Director of Rugby Football at Twickenham, in that I love the game but actually haven't got a clue what they do except beat each other up). A man promoted from selling matchday programmes and another who almost broke PNE? For God's sake!
I would still also ask who is actually controlling matters at Ewood. Who sanctioned Murphy's 2yr deal at 35, Gomes' at 36 and Etuhu's 4yr deal at 31? Ashley Cole can't get more than one year at Chelsea ffs!
The club is seen as a joke and derided throughout the British game, witness journos on Sunday supplement about Holloway "Blackburn might need Holloway but he certainly doesn't need Blackburn", before going on to say we were an example of how not to run a football club, JW etc etc etc

Rant over
I still cannot see anyone really wanting the manager's job, outside of Brockall. If I was a Sherwood or a Shearer and was asking advice from the likes of a Rednapp or a Sir Alex, that advice would be to walk away and not to touch the job! I question if we have any sincere applicants at all who would work with Venkys? If we do, who's deciding? Venkys who have not the first idea of how to run a proper football club? A Malysian football pundit? (that's like me being Technical Director of Rugby Football at Twickenham, in that I love the game but actually haven't got a clue what they do except beat each other up). A man promoted from selling matchday programmes and another who almost broke PNE? For God's sake! I would still also ask who is actually controlling matters at Ewood. Who sanctioned Murphy's 2yr deal at 35, Gomes' at 36 and Etuhu's 4yr deal at 31? Ashley Cole can't get more than one year at Chelsea ffs! The club is seen as a joke and derided throughout the British game, witness journos on Sunday supplement about Holloway "Blackburn might need Holloway but he certainly doesn't need Blackburn", before going on to say we were an example of how not to run a football club, JW etc etc etc Rant over BlueSkies

5:48pm Tue 16 Oct 12

Bangkok Rover says...

SaffaRover wrote:
Who would you guys want? Sherwood or Black? Because it seems to me that those are the only 2 options at the moment. Clemente and Schuster are not even mentioned anymore. And Ole doesn't want it.

The fact that some people are saying that they would still boycott if Sherwood is appointed is beyond me. Kean is gone. And the fact that Spurs (a much higher regarded club at the moment, as well as a far better run club than Rovers at the moment) hold him in such a high regard must say something about the guy.

It would be a welcome sight to see him managing Blackburn Rovers. The ways he could motivate the players about winning the league in that same dressing room are tools no other manager could use.

Time to stop moaning and support the team.
Agreed. The papers do seem to suggest we are closing in on Sherwood. If it is him, everyone should get behind him and give him the best chance of success. There's no guarantee with any of them that it would work out.

To be honest, mid-table, Kean already gone, most of the season to go and a new manager coming at least now we've got some real hope.
[quote][p][bold]SaffaRover[/bold] wrote: Who would you guys want? Sherwood or Black? Because it seems to me that those are the only 2 options at the moment. Clemente and Schuster are not even mentioned anymore. And Ole doesn't want it. The fact that some people are saying that they would still boycott if Sherwood is appointed is beyond me. Kean is gone. And the fact that Spurs (a much higher regarded club at the moment, as well as a far better run club than Rovers at the moment) hold him in such a high regard must say something about the guy. It would be a welcome sight to see him managing Blackburn Rovers. The ways he could motivate the players about winning the league in that same dressing room are tools no other manager could use. Time to stop moaning and support the team.[/p][/quote]Agreed. The papers do seem to suggest we are closing in on Sherwood. If it is him, everyone should get behind him and give him the best chance of success. There's no guarantee with any of them that it would work out. To be honest, mid-table, Kean already gone, most of the season to go and a new manager coming at least now we've got some real hope. Bangkok Rover

5:54pm Tue 16 Oct 12

blazerafe says...

I have been moaning on for ages about how Simon needs his chance and i hope for the love of god that if he does well tonight he might get a chance and give us the breath of fresh air needed. Hes awesome on Fifa and Football Manager(Plays for United on my game), and they do say the teams work hard to make the statistics accurate....Either way, hes got to be better than Lowe, Old man Murphy or Lazytuhuwho?.
I have been moaning on for ages about how Simon needs his chance and i hope for the love of god that if he does well tonight he might get a chance and give us the breath of fresh air needed. Hes awesome on Fifa and Football Manager(Plays for United on my game), and they do say the teams work hard to make the statistics accurate....Either way, hes got to be better than Lowe, Old man Murphy or Lazytuhuwho?. blazerafe

6:03pm Tue 16 Oct 12

Rovers1975 says...

Bangkok Rover wrote:
SaffaRover wrote:
Who would you guys want? Sherwood or Black? Because it seems to me that those are the only 2 options at the moment. Clemente and Schuster are not even mentioned anymore. And Ole doesn't want it.

The fact that some people are saying that they would still boycott if Sherwood is appointed is beyond me. Kean is gone. And the fact that Spurs (a much higher regarded club at the moment, as well as a far better run club than Rovers at the moment) hold him in such a high regard must say something about the guy.

It would be a welcome sight to see him managing Blackburn Rovers. The ways he could motivate the players about winning the league in that same dressing room are tools no other manager could use.

Time to stop moaning and support the team.
Agreed. The papers do seem to suggest we are closing in on Sherwood. If it is him, everyone should get behind him and give him the best chance of success. There's no guarantee with any of them that it would work out.

To be honest, mid-table, Kean already gone, most of the season to go and a new manager coming at least now we've got some real hope.
Bang on the money there Bankok. What's happened is because that rhino skinned filth bag Kean has been gone for 3 weeks, it's given fans to much time discuss who and why should be next manager. If they'd got fingers from up their a55holes and appointed someone quicker, we wouldn't have had time to debate who we all want as manager and would've just been happy that Kean had gone and we could look to a brighter future. I realise it's a big decision but the reason it's taking so long is more than likely due to the absolute jokers that own Rovers. To be honest Sherwood wouldn't be my first choice but he's a million times better than Kean so will get my absolute support. I genuinely believe we have one of the best squads in that league and under any footballing coach or manager with any pedigree or experience we will bounce back, whether it's play offs or automatic........
[quote][p][bold]Bangkok Rover[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]SaffaRover[/bold] wrote: Who would you guys want? Sherwood or Black? Because it seems to me that those are the only 2 options at the moment. Clemente and Schuster are not even mentioned anymore. And Ole doesn't want it. The fact that some people are saying that they would still boycott if Sherwood is appointed is beyond me. Kean is gone. And the fact that Spurs (a much higher regarded club at the moment, as well as a far better run club than Rovers at the moment) hold him in such a high regard must say something about the guy. It would be a welcome sight to see him managing Blackburn Rovers. The ways he could motivate the players about winning the league in that same dressing room are tools no other manager could use. Time to stop moaning and support the team.[/p][/quote]Agreed. The papers do seem to suggest we are closing in on Sherwood. If it is him, everyone should get behind him and give him the best chance of success. There's no guarantee with any of them that it would work out. To be honest, mid-table, Kean already gone, most of the season to go and a new manager coming at least now we've got some real hope.[/p][/quote]Bang on the money there Bankok. What's happened is because that rhino skinned filth bag Kean has been gone for 3 weeks, it's given fans to much time discuss who and why should be next manager. If they'd got fingers from up their a55holes and appointed someone quicker, we wouldn't have had time to debate who we all want as manager and would've just been happy that Kean had gone and we could look to a brighter future. I realise it's a big decision but the reason it's taking so long is more than likely due to the absolute jokers that own Rovers. To be honest Sherwood wouldn't be my first choice but he's a million times better than Kean so will get my absolute support. I genuinely believe we have one of the best squads in that league and under any footballing coach or manager with any pedigree or experience we will bounce back, whether it's play offs or automatic........ Rovers1975

6:20pm Tue 16 Oct 12

RUinsane says...

Okay then if I can't have Ole gunnar, I'll take Simon Grayson over Ian Holloway. Then Keith Hill. But I don't want Mick Bananaman Mcarthy
Okay then if I can't have Ole gunnar, I'll take Simon Grayson over Ian Holloway. Then Keith Hill. But I don't want Mick Bananaman Mcarthy RUinsane

6:36pm Tue 16 Oct 12

RespectTheK-Dog says...

lordy_rovers wrote:
smellthecoffee wrote:
Why the hell would they consider Keith Hill for the job when his record at Barnsley's is even worse than Kean's at Rovers??? What goes through the minds of these idiots?? As for Sherwood, he is Hendry and Shebby Singh's ESPN buddy. If Sherwood comes (which Shabby has clearly designed all along), then expect the granny robber to stay and the fans to hit the exit gates. I cannot imagine Jack Walker would entertain having Sherwood and/or Hendry around the place for a nanosecond. Singh and the rest of the 'management team' are so far out of their depth it is clear for all to see. If they feel so desperate to appoint a former player then please go for Shearer....and get rid of Hendry!!! The defence has got even worse since they got that idiot on board.
Hill is far superior to be mentioned in the same vein as Kean. He has inherited a poor team, kept them afloat over the seasons at Barnsley, compound with some very impressive performances this season. Any manager at Barnsley is under huge financal pressures, and his recruitment has been pretty sound from what I am aware. They were very impressive against rovers this year, pressing high up the pitch with unbelievable stamina & good control of the ball. He has a very below par team there and is doing a hell of a job.. give him the resources our squad holds and he could do very well. Certainly should be on the shortlist, certainly over the inexperienced Sherwood or Shearer for me.
You say Keith Hill inherited a poor team but to be fair to Steve Kean, so did he.

What was he supposed to do?

And of course it didn't help with the fans getting on the players backs - but of course no-one could possibly suggest that it's your own fault you find yourselves in this mess.
[quote][p][bold]lordy_rovers[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]smellthecoffee[/bold] wrote: Why the hell would they consider Keith Hill for the job when his record at Barnsley's is even worse than Kean's at Rovers??? What goes through the minds of these idiots?? As for Sherwood, he is Hendry and Shebby Singh's ESPN buddy. If Sherwood comes (which Shabby has clearly designed all along), then expect the granny robber to stay and the fans to hit the exit gates. I cannot imagine Jack Walker would entertain having Sherwood and/or Hendry around the place for a nanosecond. Singh and the rest of the 'management team' are so far out of their depth it is clear for all to see. If they feel so desperate to appoint a former player then please go for Shearer....and get rid of Hendry!!! The defence has got even worse since they got that idiot on board.[/p][/quote]Hill is far superior to be mentioned in the same vein as Kean. He has inherited a poor team, kept them afloat over the seasons at Barnsley, compound with some very impressive performances this season. Any manager at Barnsley is under huge financal pressures, and his recruitment has been pretty sound from what I am aware. They were very impressive against rovers this year, pressing high up the pitch with unbelievable stamina & good control of the ball. He has a very below par team there and is doing a hell of a job.. give him the resources our squad holds and he could do very well. Certainly should be on the shortlist, certainly over the inexperienced Sherwood or Shearer for me.[/p][/quote]You say Keith Hill inherited a poor team but to be fair to Steve Kean, so did he. What was he supposed to do? And of course it didn't help with the fans getting on the players backs - but of course no-one could possibly suggest that it's your own fault you find yourselves in this mess. RespectTheK-Dog

6:47pm Tue 16 Oct 12

guiderover says...

So we're getting Simon and Goodwillie back.I hope they get a chance,we could do a lot worst than what I witnessed against Wolves.
So we're getting Simon and Goodwillie back.I hope they get a chance,we could do a lot worst than what I witnessed against Wolves. guiderover

6:57pm Tue 16 Oct 12

BlueSkies says...

RespectTheK-Dog wrote:
lordy_rovers wrote:
smellthecoffee wrote:
Why the hell would they consider Keith Hill for the job when his record at Barnsley's is even worse than Kean's at Rovers??? What goes through the minds of these idiots?? As for Sherwood, he is Hendry and Shebby Singh's ESPN buddy. If Sherwood comes (which Shabby has clearly designed all along), then expect the granny robber to stay and the fans to hit the exit gates. I cannot imagine Jack Walker would entertain having Sherwood and/or Hendry around the place for a nanosecond. Singh and the rest of the 'management team' are so far out of their depth it is clear for all to see. If they feel so desperate to appoint a former player then please go for Shearer....and get rid of Hendry!!! The defence has got even worse since they got that idiot on board.
Hill is far superior to be mentioned in the same vein as Kean. He has inherited a poor team, kept them afloat over the seasons at Barnsley, compound with some very impressive performances this season. Any manager at Barnsley is under huge financal pressures, and his recruitment has been pretty sound from what I am aware. They were very impressive against rovers this year, pressing high up the pitch with unbelievable stamina & good control of the ball. He has a very below par team there and is doing a hell of a job.. give him the resources our squad holds and he could do very well. Certainly should be on the shortlist, certainly over the inexperienced Sherwood or Shearer for me.
You say Keith Hill inherited a poor team but to be fair to Steve Kean, so did he.

What was he supposed to do?

And of course it didn't help with the fans getting on the players backs - but of course no-one could possibly suggest that it's your own fault you find yourselves in this mess.
think you're a bit off the pace, pal.
[quote][p][bold]RespectTheK-Dog[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]lordy_rovers[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]smellthecoffee[/bold] wrote: Why the hell would they consider Keith Hill for the job when his record at Barnsley's is even worse than Kean's at Rovers??? What goes through the minds of these idiots?? As for Sherwood, he is Hendry and Shebby Singh's ESPN buddy. If Sherwood comes (which Shabby has clearly designed all along), then expect the granny robber to stay and the fans to hit the exit gates. I cannot imagine Jack Walker would entertain having Sherwood and/or Hendry around the place for a nanosecond. Singh and the rest of the 'management team' are so far out of their depth it is clear for all to see. If they feel so desperate to appoint a former player then please go for Shearer....and get rid of Hendry!!! The defence has got even worse since they got that idiot on board.[/p][/quote]Hill is far superior to be mentioned in the same vein as Kean. He has inherited a poor team, kept them afloat over the seasons at Barnsley, compound with some very impressive performances this season. Any manager at Barnsley is under huge financal pressures, and his recruitment has been pretty sound from what I am aware. They were very impressive against rovers this year, pressing high up the pitch with unbelievable stamina & good control of the ball. He has a very below par team there and is doing a hell of a job.. give him the resources our squad holds and he could do very well. Certainly should be on the shortlist, certainly over the inexperienced Sherwood or Shearer for me.[/p][/quote]You say Keith Hill inherited a poor team but to be fair to Steve Kean, so did he. What was he supposed to do? And of course it didn't help with the fans getting on the players backs - but of course no-one could possibly suggest that it's your own fault you find yourselves in this mess.[/p][/quote]think you're a bit off the pace, pal. BlueSkies

7:21pm Tue 16 Oct 12

RespectTheK-Dog says...

manxrover wrote:
Whilst agreeing with the above, when did the departed in-bred ever have the honesty to say “probably my ignorance..........&
quot;
Would you also admit that Steve Kean is a better manager than Black?

Because when I read that Black has discovered an attacking midfielder I can only fear that this will limit the lad's options - what with Black's penchant for playing 5 across the back or stringing 5 midfielders across the middle.

That he could have been at the club so long and Black cheerfully professes to know so little about him speaks volumes for his coaching talent.
[quote][p][bold]manxrover[/bold] wrote: Whilst agreeing with the above, when did the departed in-bred ever have the honesty to say “probably my ignorance..........& quot;[/p][/quote]Would you also admit that Steve Kean is a better manager than Black? Because when I read that Black has discovered an attacking midfielder I can only fear that this will limit the lad's options - what with Black's penchant for playing 5 across the back or stringing 5 midfielders across the middle. That he could have been at the club so long and Black cheerfully professes to know so little about him speaks volumes for his coaching talent. RespectTheK-Dog

7:25pm Tue 16 Oct 12

RespectTheK-Dog says...

My solution would be to get Steve Kean back. This club is lacking in stoicism, integrity and good management. You should never have let him go.

Failing that, you should opt for Alan Shearer, with Colin Hendry as his deputy.

Beers all round.
My solution would be to get Steve Kean back. This club is lacking in stoicism, integrity and good management. You should never have let him go. Failing that, you should opt for Alan Shearer, with Colin Hendry as his deputy. Beers all round. RespectTheK-Dog

7:27pm Tue 16 Oct 12

RespectTheK-Dog says...

SaffaRover wrote:
Who would you guys want? Sherwood or Black? Because it seems to me that those are the only 2 options at the moment. Clemente and Schuster are not even mentioned anymore. And Ole doesn't want it.

The fact that some people are saying that they would still boycott if Sherwood is appointed is beyond me. Kean is gone. And the fact that Spurs (a much higher regarded club at the moment, as well as a far better run club than Rovers at the moment) hold him in such a high regard must say something about the guy.

It would be a welcome sight to see him managing Blackburn Rovers. The ways he could motivate the players about winning the league in that same dressing room are tools no other manager could use.

Time to stop moaning and support the team.
I know it's beyond common sense that they would still boycott.

I suspect there are too many people looking for an easy excuse not to come to games. Oh they'll be back if you get promoted, when Arsenal or Man Utd come to play. Don't worry about that.

But where are they now eh ?
[quote][p][bold]SaffaRover[/bold] wrote: Who would you guys want? Sherwood or Black? Because it seems to me that those are the only 2 options at the moment. Clemente and Schuster are not even mentioned anymore. And Ole doesn't want it. The fact that some people are saying that they would still boycott if Sherwood is appointed is beyond me. Kean is gone. And the fact that Spurs (a much higher regarded club at the moment, as well as a far better run club than Rovers at the moment) hold him in such a high regard must say something about the guy. It would be a welcome sight to see him managing Blackburn Rovers. The ways he could motivate the players about winning the league in that same dressing room are tools no other manager could use. Time to stop moaning and support the team.[/p][/quote]I know it's beyond common sense that they would still boycott. I suspect there are too many people looking for an easy excuse not to come to games. Oh they'll be back if you get promoted, when Arsenal or Man Utd come to play. Don't worry about that. But where are they now eh ? RespectTheK-Dog

7:30pm Tue 16 Oct 12

kazz says...

IM STARTNG TO GET REALLY PISSSSSED OFF NOW
WHAT A BUNCH OF IMBECILES THESE LOT ARE
IM STARTNG TO GET REALLY PISSSSSED OFF NOW WHAT A BUNCH OF IMBECILES THESE LOT ARE kazz

7:34pm Tue 16 Oct 12

RespectTheK-Dog says...

Rovers1975 wrote:
Bangkok Rover wrote:
SaffaRover wrote:
Who would you guys want? Sherwood or Black? Because it seems to me that those are the only 2 options at the moment. Clemente and Schuster are not even mentioned anymore. And Ole doesn't want it.

The fact that some people are saying that they would still boycott if Sherwood is appointed is beyond me. Kean is gone. And the fact that Spurs (a much higher regarded club at the moment, as well as a far better run club than Rovers at the moment) hold him in such a high regard must say something about the guy.

It would be a welcome sight to see him managing Blackburn Rovers. The ways he could motivate the players about winning the league in that same dressing room are tools no other manager could use.

Time to stop moaning and support the team.
Agreed. The papers do seem to suggest we are closing in on Sherwood. If it is him, everyone should get behind him and give him the best chance of success. There's no guarantee with any of them that it would work out.

To be honest, mid-table, Kean already gone, most of the season to go and a new manager coming at least now we've got some real hope.
Bang on the money there Bankok. What's happened is because that rhino skinned filth bag Kean has been gone for 3 weeks, it's given fans to much time discuss who and why should be next manager. If they'd got fingers from up their a55holes and appointed someone quicker, we wouldn't have had time to debate who we all want as manager and would've just been happy that Kean had gone and we could look to a brighter future. I realise it's a big decision but the reason it's taking so long is more than likely due to the absolute jokers that own Rovers. To be honest Sherwood wouldn't be my first choice but he's a million times better than Kean so will get my absolute support. I genuinely believe we have one of the best squads in that league and under any footballing coach or manager with any pedigree or experience we will bounce back, whether it's play offs or automatic........
"we wouldn't have had time to debate who we all want as manager "

And you say it like that's a GOOD thing. Rushing headlong into some half baked idea.

In Venkys case it probably is though. All the evidence suggests when they have time to think they get it wrong.
[quote][p][bold]Rovers1975[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Bangkok Rover[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]SaffaRover[/bold] wrote: Who would you guys want? Sherwood or Black? Because it seems to me that those are the only 2 options at the moment. Clemente and Schuster are not even mentioned anymore. And Ole doesn't want it. The fact that some people are saying that they would still boycott if Sherwood is appointed is beyond me. Kean is gone. And the fact that Spurs (a much higher regarded club at the moment, as well as a far better run club than Rovers at the moment) hold him in such a high regard must say something about the guy. It would be a welcome sight to see him managing Blackburn Rovers. The ways he could motivate the players about winning the league in that same dressing room are tools no other manager could use. Time to stop moaning and support the team.[/p][/quote]Agreed. The papers do seem to suggest we are closing in on Sherwood. If it is him, everyone should get behind him and give him the best chance of success. There's no guarantee with any of them that it would work out. To be honest, mid-table, Kean already gone, most of the season to go and a new manager coming at least now we've got some real hope.[/p][/quote]Bang on the money there Bankok. What's happened is because that rhino skinned filth bag Kean has been gone for 3 weeks, it's given fans to much time discuss who and why should be next manager. If they'd got fingers from up their a55holes and appointed someone quicker, we wouldn't have had time to debate who we all want as manager and would've just been happy that Kean had gone and we could look to a brighter future. I realise it's a big decision but the reason it's taking so long is more than likely due to the absolute jokers that own Rovers. To be honest Sherwood wouldn't be my first choice but he's a million times better than Kean so will get my absolute support. I genuinely believe we have one of the best squads in that league and under any footballing coach or manager with any pedigree or experience we will bounce back, whether it's play offs or automatic........[/p][/quote]"we wouldn't have had time to debate who we all want as manager " And you say it like that's a GOOD thing. Rushing headlong into some half baked idea. In Venkys case it probably is though. All the evidence suggests when they have time to think they get it wrong. RespectTheK-Dog

7:44pm Tue 16 Oct 12

Top10StillOn says...

Rovers 1495 wrote:
Are they just hanging on until Black gets a result, then they can make the appointment official ?
Exactly, part of the plan, they must be cursing the fact that he's earned 2 points out of 9 and so having to wait longer. One of their men,Black from the same regime we've had since the owners took over. I bet K*an never sues the club, another red herring to throw the fans off the scent.

Why the hell has it taken three weeks nearly and still no appointment.

This club is still being run in a disgraceful manner. The only positive thing I can think they've done is spend (already accumulated sale fees) on Rhodes but that's because they think his value will appreciate.

You would of thought we'd have heard from the Director Of Comms when three weeks ago one of the most significant events that can happen at a football club occurred with the manager "resigning".

It goes on and on and on............
[quote][p][bold]Rovers 1495[/bold] wrote: Are they just hanging on until Black gets a result, then they can make the appointment official ?[/p][/quote]Exactly, part of the plan, they must be cursing the fact that he's earned 2 points out of 9 and so having to wait longer. One of their men,Black from the same regime we've had since the owners took over. I bet K*an never sues the club, another red herring to throw the fans off the scent. Why the hell has it taken three weeks nearly and still no appointment. This club is still being run in a disgraceful manner. The only positive thing I can think they've done is spend (already accumulated sale fees) on Rhodes but that's because they think his value will appreciate. You would of thought we'd have heard from the Director Of Comms when three weeks ago one of the most significant events that can happen at a football club occurred with the manager "resigning". It goes on and on and on............ Top10StillOn

7:46pm Tue 16 Oct 12

Rover Pete says...

Whats this about Simon getting a second chance. Did he ever have a first chance? Did I blink and miss something?

Black is going to be the next manager, they are just waiting for him to win a game or two.

He is ideal for Venky's. Cheap and a yes man. And will not ask for money to spend or complain 'cus he will know he will get sacked if he does.

Onwards and downwards, the farce continues, hear we come League 1.

There is no hope utill the Venky's head back home and we can start to rebuild again.
Whats this about Simon getting a second chance. Did he ever have a first chance? Did I blink and miss something? Black is going to be the next manager, they are just waiting for him to win a game or two. He is ideal for Venky's. Cheap and a yes man. And will not ask for money to spend or complain 'cus he will know he will get sacked if he does. Onwards and downwards, the farce continues, hear we come League 1. There is no hope utill the Venky's head back home and we can start to rebuild again. Rover Pete

7:48pm Tue 16 Oct 12

Harwoodstblue says...

RespectTheK-Dog wrote:
My solution would be to get Steve Kean back. This club is lacking in stoicism, integrity and good management. You should never have let him go.

Failing that, you should opt for Alan Shearer, with Colin Hendry as his deputy.

Beers all round.
On Yer Bike Numpty.
[quote][p][bold]RespectTheK-Dog[/bold] wrote: My solution would be to get Steve Kean back. This club is lacking in stoicism, integrity and good management. You should never have let him go. Failing that, you should opt for Alan Shearer, with Colin Hendry as his deputy. Beers all round.[/p][/quote]On Yer Bike Numpty. Harwoodstblue

7:59pm Tue 16 Oct 12

Harwoodstblue says...

BlueSkies wrote:
RespectTheK-Dog wrote:
lordy_rovers wrote:
smellthecoffee wrote:
Why the hell would they consider Keith Hill for the job when his record at Barnsley's is even worse than Kean's at Rovers??? What goes through the minds of these idiots?? As for Sherwood, he is Hendry and Shebby Singh's ESPN buddy. If Sherwood comes (which Shabby has clearly designed all along), then expect the granny robber to stay and the fans to hit the exit gates. I cannot imagine Jack Walker would entertain having Sherwood and/or Hendry around the place for a nanosecond. Singh and the rest of the 'management team' are so far out of their depth it is clear for all to see. If they feel so desperate to appoint a former player then please go for Shearer....and get rid of Hendry!!! The defence has got even worse since they got that idiot on board.
Hill is far superior to be mentioned in the same vein as Kean. He has inherited a poor team, kept them afloat over the seasons at Barnsley, compound with some very impressive performances this season. Any manager at Barnsley is under huge financal pressures, and his recruitment has been pretty sound from what I am aware. They were very impressive against rovers this year, pressing high up the pitch with unbelievable stamina & good control of the ball. He has a very below par team there and is doing a hell of a job.. give him the resources our squad holds and he could do very well. Certainly should be on the shortlist, certainly over the inexperienced Sherwood or Shearer for me.
You say Keith Hill inherited a poor team but to be fair to Steve Kean, so did he.

What was he supposed to do?

And of course it didn't help with the fans getting on the players backs - but of course no-one could possibly suggest that it's your own fault you find yourselves in this mess.
think you're a bit off the pace, pal.
Wind up merchant....Me thinks.
[quote][p][bold]BlueSkies[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]RespectTheK-Dog[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]lordy_rovers[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]smellthecoffee[/bold] wrote: Why the hell would they consider Keith Hill for the job when his record at Barnsley's is even worse than Kean's at Rovers??? What goes through the minds of these idiots?? As for Sherwood, he is Hendry and Shebby Singh's ESPN buddy. If Sherwood comes (which Shabby has clearly designed all along), then expect the granny robber to stay and the fans to hit the exit gates. I cannot imagine Jack Walker would entertain having Sherwood and/or Hendry around the place for a nanosecond. Singh and the rest of the 'management team' are so far out of their depth it is clear for all to see. If they feel so desperate to appoint a former player then please go for Shearer....and get rid of Hendry!!! The defence has got even worse since they got that idiot on board.[/p][/quote]Hill is far superior to be mentioned in the same vein as Kean. He has inherited a poor team, kept them afloat over the seasons at Barnsley, compound with some very impressive performances this season. Any manager at Barnsley is under huge financal pressures, and his recruitment has been pretty sound from what I am aware. They were very impressive against rovers this year, pressing high up the pitch with unbelievable stamina & good control of the ball. He has a very below par team there and is doing a hell of a job.. give him the resources our squad holds and he could do very well. Certainly should be on the shortlist, certainly over the inexperienced Sherwood or Shearer for me.[/p][/quote]You say Keith Hill inherited a poor team but to be fair to Steve Kean, so did he. What was he supposed to do? And of course it didn't help with the fans getting on the players backs - but of course no-one could possibly suggest that it's your own fault you find yourselves in this mess.[/p][/quote]think you're a bit off the pace, pal.[/p][/quote]Wind up merchant....Me thinks. Harwoodstblue

8:02pm Tue 16 Oct 12

NICEONESUNSHINE, says...

Lancs - pensioner wrote:
pwl wrote:
Rovers 1495 wrote:
Are they just hanging on until Black gets a result, then they can make the appointment official ?
I think that's exactly what they are doing! then things can carry on as though Kean had never left!
Should either of these comments be come true it will be time for another

BOYCOTT,

Venkys you have been warned, the fans have showed you they have the power to stay away.

Get this one decision right and watch Ewood take off, 18-20,000 every week.

COYB.
Oh so you've found another possible reason to boycott. Kean's gone you are now supposed to be support ing your team. You really need to listen to yourself.
[quote][p][bold]Lancs - pensioner[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]pwl[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Rovers 1495[/bold] wrote: Are they just hanging on until Black gets a result, then they can make the appointment official ?[/p][/quote]I think that's exactly what they are doing! then things can carry on as though Kean had never left![/p][/quote]Should either of these comments be come true it will be time for another BOYCOTT, Venkys you have been warned, the fans have showed you they have the power to stay away. Get this one decision right and watch Ewood take off, 18-20,000 every week. COYB.[/p][/quote]Oh so you've found another possible reason to boycott. Kean's gone you are now supposed to be support ing your team. You really need to listen to yourself. NICEONESUNSHINE,

9:12pm Tue 16 Oct 12

Rovers1975 says...

RespectTheK-Dog wrote:
Rovers1975 wrote:
Bangkok Rover wrote:
SaffaRover wrote:
Who would you guys want? Sherwood or Black? Because it seems to me that those are the only 2 options at the moment. Clemente and Schuster are not even mentioned anymore. And Ole doesn't want it.

The fact that some people are saying that they would still boycott if Sherwood is appointed is beyond me. Kean is gone. And the fact that Spurs (a much higher regarded club at the moment, as well as a far better run club than Rovers at the moment) hold him in such a high regard must say something about the guy.

It would be a welcome sight to see him managing Blackburn Rovers. The ways he could motivate the players about winning the league in that same dressing room are tools no other manager could use.

Time to stop moaning and support the team.
Agreed. The papers do seem to suggest we are closing in on Sherwood. If it is him, everyone should get behind him and give him the best chance of success. There's no guarantee with any of them that it would work out.

To be honest, mid-table, Kean already gone, most of the season to go and a new manager coming at least now we've got some real hope.
Bang on the money there Bankok. What's happened is because that rhino skinned filth bag Kean has been gone for 3 weeks, it's given fans to much time discuss who and why should be next manager. If they'd got fingers from up their a55holes and appointed someone quicker, we wouldn't have had time to debate who we all want as manager and would've just been happy that Kean had gone and we could look to a brighter future. I realise it's a big decision but the reason it's taking so long is more than likely due to the absolute jokers that own Rovers. To be honest Sherwood wouldn't be my first choice but he's a million times better than Kean so will get my absolute support. I genuinely believe we have one of the best squads in that league and under any footballing coach or manager with any pedigree or experience we will bounce back, whether it's play offs or automatic........
"we wouldn't have had time to debate who we all want as manager "

And you say it like that's a GOOD thing. Rushing headlong into some half baked idea.

In Venkys case it probably is though. All the evidence suggests when they have time to think they get it wrong.
'My solution would be to get Steve Kean back'.....Are your words in a later post.

Anyone who would write such tosh is either:

a/ Steve Kean

b/ a dingle

c/ a tw4t.
[quote][p][bold]RespectTheK-Dog[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Rovers1975[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Bangkok Rover[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]SaffaRover[/bold] wrote: Who would you guys want? Sherwood or Black? Because it seems to me that those are the only 2 options at the moment. Clemente and Schuster are not even mentioned anymore. And Ole doesn't want it. The fact that some people are saying that they would still boycott if Sherwood is appointed is beyond me. Kean is gone. And the fact that Spurs (a much higher regarded club at the moment, as well as a far better run club than Rovers at the moment) hold him in such a high regard must say something about the guy. It would be a welcome sight to see him managing Blackburn Rovers. The ways he could motivate the players about winning the league in that same dressing room are tools no other manager could use. Time to stop moaning and support the team.[/p][/quote]Agreed. The papers do seem to suggest we are closing in on Sherwood. If it is him, everyone should get behind him and give him the best chance of success. There's no guarantee with any of them that it would work out. To be honest, mid-table, Kean already gone, most of the season to go and a new manager coming at least now we've got some real hope.[/p][/quote]Bang on the money there Bankok. What's happened is because that rhino skinned filth bag Kean has been gone for 3 weeks, it's given fans to much time discuss who and why should be next manager. If they'd got fingers from up their a55holes and appointed someone quicker, we wouldn't have had time to debate who we all want as manager and would've just been happy that Kean had gone and we could look to a brighter future. I realise it's a big decision but the reason it's taking so long is more than likely due to the absolute jokers that own Rovers. To be honest Sherwood wouldn't be my first choice but he's a million times better than Kean so will get my absolute support. I genuinely believe we have one of the best squads in that league and under any footballing coach or manager with any pedigree or experience we will bounce back, whether it's play offs or automatic........[/p][/quote]"we wouldn't have had time to debate who we all want as manager " And you say it like that's a GOOD thing. Rushing headlong into some half baked idea. In Venkys case it probably is though. All the evidence suggests when they have time to think they get it wrong.[/p][/quote]'My solution would be to get Steve Kean back'.....Are your words in a later post. Anyone who would write such tosh is either: a/ Steve Kean b/ a dingle c/ a tw4t. Rovers1975

9:37pm Tue 16 Oct 12

RUinsane says...

RespectTheK-Dog wrote:
My solution would be to get Steve Kean back. This club is lacking in stoicism, integrity and good management. You should never have let him go.

Failing that, you should opt for Alan Shearer, with Colin Hendry as his deputy.

Beers all round.
I'd sooner dig Jimmy Saville up and put him in charge of Junior Rovers
[quote][p][bold]RespectTheK-Dog[/bold] wrote: My solution would be to get Steve Kean back. This club is lacking in stoicism, integrity and good management. You should never have let him go. Failing that, you should opt for Alan Shearer, with Colin Hendry as his deputy. Beers all round.[/p][/quote]I'd sooner dig Jimmy Saville up and put him in charge of Junior Rovers RUinsane

9:39pm Tue 16 Oct 12

makaveli96 says...

"So how do you feel about the game possibly being called off and replayed another time?"

"It's an absolute disgrace. The roof could have been closed hours ago. I've paid a fortune for flights out from England and now it looks like I'll have to do it again!!!l

Said one Poland fan.
"So how do you feel about the game possibly being called off and replayed another time?" "It's an absolute disgrace. The roof could have been closed hours ago. I've paid a fortune for flights out from England and now it looks like I'll have to do it again!!!l Said one Poland fan. makaveli96

10:04pm Tue 16 Oct 12

A Game of Blue & White Halves says...

Rovers1975 wrote:
RespectTheK-Dog wrote:
Rovers1975 wrote:
Bangkok Rover wrote:
SaffaRover wrote:
Who would you guys want? Sherwood or Black? Because it seems to me that those are the only 2 options at the moment. Clemente and Schuster are not even mentioned anymore. And Ole doesn't want it.

The fact that some people are saying that they would still boycott if Sherwood is appointed is beyond me. Kean is gone. And the fact that Spurs (a much higher regarded club at the moment, as well as a far better run club than Rovers at the moment) hold him in such a high regard must say something about the guy.

It would be a welcome sight to see him managing Blackburn Rovers. The ways he could motivate the players about winning the league in that same dressing room are tools no other manager could use.

Time to stop moaning and support the team.
Agreed. The papers do seem to suggest we are closing in on Sherwood. If it is him, everyone should get behind him and give him the best chance of success. There's no guarantee with any of them that it would work out.

To be honest, mid-table, Kean already gone, most of the season to go and a new manager coming at least now we've got some real hope.
Bang on the money there Bankok. What's happened is because that rhino skinned filth bag Kean has been gone for 3 weeks, it's given fans to much time discuss who and why should be next manager. If they'd got fingers from up their a55holes and appointed someone quicker, we wouldn't have had time to debate who we all want as manager and would've just been happy that Kean had gone and we could look to a brighter future. I realise it's a big decision but the reason it's taking so long is more than likely due to the absolute jokers that own Rovers. To be honest Sherwood wouldn't be my first choice but he's a million times better than Kean so will get my absolute support. I genuinely believe we have one of the best squads in that league and under any footballing coach or manager with any pedigree or experience we will bounce back, whether it's play offs or automatic........
"we wouldn't have had time to debate who we all want as manager "

And you say it like that's a GOOD thing. Rushing headlong into some half baked idea.

In Venkys case it probably is though. All the evidence suggests when they have time to think they get it wrong.
'My solution would be to get Steve Kean back'.....Are your words in a later post.

Anyone who would write such tosh is either:

a/ Steve Kean

b/ a dingle

c/ a tw4t.
d) A Dingle Tw*t!
[quote][p][bold]Rovers1975[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]RespectTheK-Dog[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Rovers1975[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Bangkok Rover[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]SaffaRover[/bold] wrote: Who would you guys want? Sherwood or Black? Because it seems to me that those are the only 2 options at the moment. Clemente and Schuster are not even mentioned anymore. And Ole doesn't want it. The fact that some people are saying that they would still boycott if Sherwood is appointed is beyond me. Kean is gone. And the fact that Spurs (a much higher regarded club at the moment, as well as a far better run club than Rovers at the moment) hold him in such a high regard must say something about the guy. It would be a welcome sight to see him managing Blackburn Rovers. The ways he could motivate the players about winning the league in that same dressing room are tools no other manager could use. Time to stop moaning and support the team.[/p][/quote]Agreed. The papers do seem to suggest we are closing in on Sherwood. If it is him, everyone should get behind him and give him the best chance of success. There's no guarantee with any of them that it would work out. To be honest, mid-table, Kean already gone, most of the season to go and a new manager coming at least now we've got some real hope.[/p][/quote]Bang on the money there Bankok. What's happened is because that rhino skinned filth bag Kean has been gone for 3 weeks, it's given fans to much time discuss who and why should be next manager. If they'd got fingers from up their a55holes and appointed someone quicker, we wouldn't have had time to debate who we all want as manager and would've just been happy that Kean had gone and we could look to a brighter future. I realise it's a big decision but the reason it's taking so long is more than likely due to the absolute jokers that own Rovers. To be honest Sherwood wouldn't be my first choice but he's a million times better than Kean so will get my absolute support. I genuinely believe we have one of the best squads in that league and under any footballing coach or manager with any pedigree or experience we will bounce back, whether it's play offs or automatic........[/p][/quote]"we wouldn't have had time to debate who we all want as manager " And you say it like that's a GOOD thing. Rushing headlong into some half baked idea. In Venkys case it probably is though. All the evidence suggests when they have time to think they get it wrong.[/p][/quote]'My solution would be to get Steve Kean back'.....Are your words in a later post. Anyone who would write such tosh is either: a/ Steve Kean b/ a dingle c/ a tw4t.[/p][/quote]d) A Dingle Tw*t! A Game of Blue & White Halves

10:04pm Tue 16 Oct 12

A Game of Blue & White Halves says...

Rovers1975 wrote:
RespectTheK-Dog wrote:
Rovers1975 wrote:
Bangkok Rover wrote:
SaffaRover wrote:
Who would you guys want? Sherwood or Black? Because it seems to me that those are the only 2 options at the moment. Clemente and Schuster are not even mentioned anymore. And Ole doesn't want it.

The fact that some people are saying that they would still boycott if Sherwood is appointed is beyond me. Kean is gone. And the fact that Spurs (a much higher regarded club at the moment, as well as a far better run club than Rovers at the moment) hold him in such a high regard must say something about the guy.

It would be a welcome sight to see him managing Blackburn Rovers. The ways he could motivate the players about winning the league in that same dressing room are tools no other manager could use.

Time to stop moaning and support the team.
Agreed. The papers do seem to suggest we are closing in on Sherwood. If it is him, everyone should get behind him and give him the best chance of success. There's no guarantee with any of them that it would work out.

To be honest, mid-table, Kean already gone, most of the season to go and a new manager coming at least now we've got some real hope.
Bang on the money there Bankok. What's happened is because that rhino skinned filth bag Kean has been gone for 3 weeks, it's given fans to much time discuss who and why should be next manager. If they'd got fingers from up their a55holes and appointed someone quicker, we wouldn't have had time to debate who we all want as manager and would've just been happy that Kean had gone and we could look to a brighter future. I realise it's a big decision but the reason it's taking so long is more than likely due to the absolute jokers that own Rovers. To be honest Sherwood wouldn't be my first choice but he's a million times better than Kean so will get my absolute support. I genuinely believe we have one of the best squads in that league and under any footballing coach or manager with any pedigree or experience we will bounce back, whether it's play offs or automatic........
"we wouldn't have had time to debate who we all want as manager "

And you say it like that's a GOOD thing. Rushing headlong into some half baked idea.

In Venkys case it probably is though. All the evidence suggests when they have time to think they get it wrong.
'My solution would be to get Steve Kean back'.....Are your words in a later post.

Anyone who would write such tosh is either:

a/ Steve Kean

b/ a dingle

c/ a tw4t.
d) A Dingle Tw*t!
[quote][p][bold]Rovers1975[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]RespectTheK-Dog[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Rovers1975[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Bangkok Rover[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]SaffaRover[/bold] wrote: Who would you guys want? Sherwood or Black? Because it seems to me that those are the only 2 options at the moment. Clemente and Schuster are not even mentioned anymore. And Ole doesn't want it. The fact that some people are saying that they would still boycott if Sherwood is appointed is beyond me. Kean is gone. And the fact that Spurs (a much higher regarded club at the moment, as well as a far better run club than Rovers at the moment) hold him in such a high regard must say something about the guy. It would be a welcome sight to see him managing Blackburn Rovers. The ways he could motivate the players about winning the league in that same dressing room are tools no other manager could use. Time to stop moaning and support the team.[/p][/quote]Agreed. The papers do seem to suggest we are closing in on Sherwood. If it is him, everyone should get behind him and give him the best chance of success. There's no guarantee with any of them that it would work out. To be honest, mid-table, Kean already gone, most of the season to go and a new manager coming at least now we've got some real hope.[/p][/quote]Bang on the money there Bankok. What's happened is because that rhino skinned filth bag Kean has been gone for 3 weeks, it's given fans to much time discuss who and why should be next manager. If they'd got fingers from up their a55holes and appointed someone quicker, we wouldn't have had time to debate who we all want as manager and would've just been happy that Kean had gone and we could look to a brighter future. I realise it's a big decision but the reason it's taking so long is more than likely due to the absolute jokers that own Rovers. To be honest Sherwood wouldn't be my first choice but he's a million times better than Kean so will get my absolute support. I genuinely believe we have one of the best squads in that league and under any footballing coach or manager with any pedigree or experience we will bounce back, whether it's play offs or automatic........[/p][/quote]"we wouldn't have had time to debate who we all want as manager " And you say it like that's a GOOD thing. Rushing headlong into some half baked idea. In Venkys case it probably is though. All the evidence suggests when they have time to think they get it wrong.[/p][/quote]'My solution would be to get Steve Kean back'.....Are your words in a later post. Anyone who would write such tosh is either: a/ Steve Kean b/ a dingle c/ a tw4t.[/p][/quote]d) A Dingle Tw*t! A Game of Blue & White Halves

10:39pm Tue 16 Oct 12

kazz says...

BREAKING NEWS
TIM SHERWOOD WANTS TO MEET BLACKBURN OWNERS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE ACCORDING TO THE DAILY MIRROR
BREAKING NEWS TIM SHERWOOD WANTS TO MEET BLACKBURN OWNERS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE ACCORDING TO THE DAILY MIRROR kazz

10:43pm Tue 16 Oct 12

proud burnley lad says...

RUinsane wrote:
Okay then if I can't have Ole gunnar, I'll take Simon Grayson over Ian Holloway. Then Keith Hill. But I don't want Mick Bananaman Mcarthy
any fries with that sir?
[quote][p][bold]RUinsane[/bold] wrote: Okay then if I can't have Ole gunnar, I'll take Simon Grayson over Ian Holloway. Then Keith Hill. But I don't want Mick Bananaman Mcarthy[/p][/quote]any fries with that sir? proud burnley lad

10:45pm Tue 16 Oct 12

blueblooded says...

kazz wrote:
BREAKING NEWS
TIM SHERWOOD WANTS TO MEET BLACKBURN OWNERS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE ACCORDING TO THE DAILY MIRROR
probably and hopefully to say leave me alone!
[quote][p][bold]kazz[/bold] wrote: BREAKING NEWS TIM SHERWOOD WANTS TO MEET BLACKBURN OWNERS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE ACCORDING TO THE DAILY MIRROR[/p][/quote]probably and hopefully to say leave me alone! blueblooded

10:55pm Tue 16 Oct 12

blueblooded says...

Singh wants Sherwood, Balaji wants Frank RIjkaard.
Singh wants Sherwood, Balaji wants Frank RIjkaard. blueblooded

11:00pm Tue 16 Oct 12

baldie says...

kazz wrote:
BREAKING NEWS
TIM SHERWOOD WANTS TO MEET BLACKBURN OWNERS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE ACCORDING TO THE DAILY MIRROR
Levy's fighting tooth and nail to keep him,and he's no mean judge.
Anyone who can't get behind the new manager,whoever he is,might as well call it a day and get a new passtime.Something like gardening or birdwatching.The Kean excuse was,for some,just that,an excuse.
[quote][p][bold]kazz[/bold] wrote: BREAKING NEWS TIM SHERWOOD WANTS TO MEET BLACKBURN OWNERS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE ACCORDING TO THE DAILY MIRROR[/p][/quote]Levy's fighting tooth and nail to keep him,and he's no mean judge. Anyone who can't get behind the new manager,whoever he is,might as well call it a day and get a new passtime.Something like gardening or birdwatching.The Kean excuse was,for some,just that,an excuse. baldie

11:07pm Tue 16 Oct 12

blueblooded says...

WHAT THE HECKS WRONG WITH SCHUSTER??

We need experience, dynamic, hit the ground running type of manager, surely in the absence of Gunnar he HAS to be shoe-in!
WHAT THE HECKS WRONG WITH SCHUSTER?? We need experience, dynamic, hit the ground running type of manager, surely in the absence of Gunnar he HAS to be shoe-in! blueblooded

11:11pm Tue 16 Oct 12

Captain Dreckley says...

stop press - there was a cat licking its ar*e down Nuttall St. Tonight. He probably has as much chance of getting the managers job with the way Singh and Venkys are shaping. He would probably do a much better job than Black and Kean. What half decent manager is going to come to this fiasco with Venkys?
Venkys out
stop press - there was a cat licking its ar*e down Nuttall St. Tonight. He probably has as much chance of getting the managers job with the way Singh and Venkys are shaping. He would probably do a much better job than Black and Kean. What half decent manager is going to come to this fiasco with Venkys? Venkys out Captain Dreckley

11:19pm Tue 16 Oct 12

globetrot says...

Message to Eric Black. If you want to know where someone plays best, ask them. Failing that use Wikipedia.
Message to Eric Black. If you want to know where someone plays best, ask them. Failing that use Wikipedia. globetrot

11:20pm Tue 16 Oct 12

globetrot says...

Message to Eric Black. If you want to know where someone plays best, ask them. Failing that use Wikipedia.
Message to Eric Black. If you want to know where someone plays best, ask them. Failing that use Wikipedia. globetrot

11:29pm Tue 16 Oct 12

lightamatch catcharabbit says...

merlinrabbit wrote:
handsj14 wrote:
J.C - Rishton wrote:
I would love Karl Robinson to be given a chance - young coach who gets his team to play good attacking football whilst also defending solidly. When we played them in LC a few months ago they were very impressive, even though, like Rovers they had made 5 or 6 changes. Their movement, width and passing was on a different level to ours. I'm surprised that he hasnt had more of a mention seeing as though he was mentioned alot over summer when everyone thought Mr Potato-head was going to get potted then. And please don't say "he's not a big enough name" - surely we want some-one who can improve the team from the shower, its become not just "a name" - which won't mean much, very quickly if "the name" then can't improve things on the pitch (where it actually matters). Also, please don't say about KR "he's only managed at a lower level" - because the rate MK Dons are rising and the rate BRFC are falling it won't be too long before we're below them in the league !! He has achieved alot with very little money at MK-D AND he is an ex-Rovers coach so knows his way round our club.
I agree... my preferred choice would be Holloway however an alternative would be Robinson. I want a hungry individual who will a) teach our team how to defend b) attack and create chances for Rhodes c) get rid of all the dead wood from our squad.
Holloway is not the man. I cant understand why so many think he is. Took Blackpool up spent a whole season boring the pants off skysport viewers with his views on national affairs, weather crisis, threats to resign that he then backs down from, Blackpool relegated, he has a blind spot when it comes to defending and he has already criticised Venkys as owners. It would never work.
...but he is a fully paid up MEMBER of the Sir Alex appreciation society and therefore qualified.
[quote][p][bold]merlinrabbit[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]handsj14[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]J.C - Rishton[/bold] wrote: I would love Karl Robinson to be given a chance - young coach who gets his team to play good attacking football whilst also defending solidly. When we played them in LC a few months ago they were very impressive, even though, like Rovers they had made 5 or 6 changes. Their movement, width and passing was on a different level to ours. I'm surprised that he hasnt had more of a mention seeing as though he was mentioned alot over summer when everyone thought Mr Potato-head was going to get potted then. And please don't say "he's not a big enough name" - surely we want some-one who can improve the team from the shower, its become not just "a name" - which won't mean much, very quickly if "the name" then can't improve things on the pitch (where it actually matters). Also, please don't say about KR "he's only managed at a lower level" - because the rate MK Dons are rising and the rate BRFC are falling it won't be too long before we're below them in the league !! He has achieved alot with very little money at MK-D AND he is an ex-Rovers coach so knows his way round our club.[/p][/quote]I agree... my preferred choice would be Holloway however an alternative would be Robinson. I want a hungry individual who will a) teach our team how to defend b) attack and create chances for Rhodes c) get rid of all the dead wood from our squad.[/p][/quote]Holloway is not the man. I cant understand why so many think he is. Took Blackpool up spent a whole season boring the pants off skysport viewers with his views on national affairs, weather crisis, threats to resign that he then backs down from, Blackpool relegated, he has a blind spot when it comes to defending and he has already criticised Venkys as owners. It would never work.[/p][/quote]...but he is a fully paid up MEMBER of the Sir Alex appreciation society and therefore qualified. lightamatch catcharabbit

11:38pm Tue 16 Oct 12

Rovers1975 says...

blueblooded wrote:
Singh wants Sherwood, Balaji wants Frank RIjkaard.
Madame wants Kean
[quote][p][bold]blueblooded[/bold] wrote: Singh wants Sherwood, Balaji wants Frank RIjkaard.[/p][/quote]Madame wants Kean Rovers1975

3:20am Wed 17 Oct 12

RespectTheK-Dog says...

baldie wrote:
kazz wrote:
BREAKING NEWS
TIM SHERWOOD WANTS TO MEET BLACKBURN OWNERS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE ACCORDING TO THE DAILY MIRROR
Levy's fighting tooth and nail to keep him,and he's no mean judge.
Anyone who can't get behind the new manager,whoever he is,might as well call it a day and get a new passtime.Something like gardening or birdwatching.The Kean excuse was,for some,just that,an excuse.
Levy is just demonstrating how much of a better businessman he is than Venky.

I don't think he really cares for Sherwood

AvB certainly doesn't - having recently gone on public record stating Sherwood would not be a director of football.

Levy will screw Venky. And Sherwood will ruin Blackburn. You think Kean was odious?
[quote][p][bold]baldie[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]kazz[/bold] wrote: BREAKING NEWS TIM SHERWOOD WANTS TO MEET BLACKBURN OWNERS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE ACCORDING TO THE DAILY MIRROR[/p][/quote]Levy's fighting tooth and nail to keep him,and he's no mean judge. Anyone who can't get behind the new manager,whoever he is,might as well call it a day and get a new passtime.Something like gardening or birdwatching.The Kean excuse was,for some,just that,an excuse.[/p][/quote]Levy is just demonstrating how much of a better businessman he is than Venky. I don't think he really cares for Sherwood AvB certainly doesn't - having recently gone on public record stating Sherwood would not be a director of football. Levy will screw Venky. And Sherwood will ruin Blackburn. You think Kean was odious? RespectTheK-Dog

4:04am Wed 17 Oct 12

glp says...

Wow beggers belief Simon as been at the club over a year and they do not know what positions he plays in the management and coaching staff at this club are a total joke the venkys circus continues to amaze how inept and usless they all are.
Wow beggers belief Simon as been at the club over a year and they do not know what positions he plays in the management and coaching staff at this club are a total joke the venkys circus continues to amaze how inept and usless they all are. glp

6:18am Wed 17 Oct 12

Trueblue12 says...

Sounds to me that some people are making any excuse to stay away from Elwood. For 18 months all the fans have wanted was kean to go well now he has and still fans carry on with there boring comments on the new manager who ever it may be.dont get me wrong I'm as fed up as anyone to how long this is taking but wether it be sherwood,holloway,sh
earer,or any other manger that's been mentioned I will a least let them get through the door before I start judging them just wish many others would do the same...
Sounds to me that some people are making any excuse to stay away from Elwood. For 18 months all the fans have wanted was kean to go well now he has and still fans carry on with there boring comments on the new manager who ever it may be.dont get me wrong I'm as fed up as anyone to how long this is taking but wether it be sherwood,holloway,sh earer,or any other manger that's been mentioned I will a least let them get through the door before I start judging them just wish many others would do the same... Trueblue12

6:35am Wed 17 Oct 12

MatthewCA says...

jack01 wrote:
I echo the thought that Karl Robinson could be a decent bet. He has done a good job in the last two seasons at MK Dons and has taken them close to promotion. Keith Hill - no thanks. He has seen his reputation soar on the basis that Barnsley beat Birmingham 5-0 recently. Other than that his time at Oakwell has been mediocre to say the least (winning around 20-30% of his games). I think Simon Grayson would be an excellent bet. An ex-player who has done well everywhere. He's only 40 and already has 3 promotions under his belt. Has done very very well with Huddersfield this season. Still cannot understand why you would take a gamble on somebody with zero experience of managing or the Championship when there are a range of managers out there who know the league inside out - McCarthy, Davies, Grayson, Holloway. Why risk it? In all likelihood a Sherwood or Shearer appointment would require the rest of this season and next summer to 'settle in' which Singh has already admitted we cannot allow to happen. So get someone who can hit the ground running
I agree Karl Robbo, he is doing good with MK dons, and he is a former Rover too and young manager.
They beat us in capital one recently....
[quote][p][bold]jack01[/bold] wrote: I echo the thought that Karl Robinson could be a decent bet. He has done a good job in the last two seasons at MK Dons and has taken them close to promotion. Keith Hill - no thanks. He has seen his reputation soar on the basis that Barnsley beat Birmingham 5-0 recently. Other than that his time at Oakwell has been mediocre to say the least (winning around 20-30% of his games). I think Simon Grayson would be an excellent bet. An ex-player who has done well everywhere. He's only 40 and already has 3 promotions under his belt. Has done very very well with Huddersfield this season. Still cannot understand why you would take a gamble on somebody with zero experience of managing or the Championship when there are a range of managers out there who know the league inside out - McCarthy, Davies, Grayson, Holloway. Why risk it? In all likelihood a Sherwood or Shearer appointment would require the rest of this season and next summer to 'settle in' which Singh has already admitted we cannot allow to happen. So get someone who can hit the ground running[/p][/quote]I agree Karl Robbo, he is doing good with MK dons, and he is a former Rover too and young manager. They beat us in capital one recently.... MatthewCA

6:42am Wed 17 Oct 12

MatthewCA says...

Get some fresh lineup on saturday, any ways we are not performing so consistantly.

Goodwillie, Rhodes,Kazim,Simon Vukcevic,Dunn,Rochin
a,Ollson,Givet,Dann,
Lowe,Robbo.
Sub:Kean,Gomes,Riber
o,Pedersen,Ethu,Nune
s,Murphy.
Get some fresh lineup on saturday, any ways we are not performing so consistantly. Goodwillie, Rhodes,Kazim,Simon Vukcevic,Dunn,Rochin a,Ollson,Givet,Dann, Lowe,Robbo. Sub:Kean,Gomes,Riber o,Pedersen,Ethu,Nune s,Murphy. MatthewCA

8:23am Wed 17 Oct 12

Harwoodstblue says...

RespectTheK-Dog wrote:
baldie wrote:
kazz wrote:
BREAKING NEWS
TIM SHERWOOD WANTS TO MEET BLACKBURN OWNERS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE ACCORDING TO THE DAILY MIRROR
Levy's fighting tooth and nail to keep him,and he's no mean judge.
Anyone who can't get behind the new manager,whoever he is,might as well call it a day and get a new passtime.Something like gardening or birdwatching.The Kean excuse was,for some,just that,an excuse.
Levy is just demonstrating how much of a better businessman he is than Venky.

I don't think he really cares for Sherwood

AvB certainly doesn't - having recently gone on public record stating Sherwood would not be a director of football.

Levy will screw Venky. And Sherwood will ruin Blackburn. You think Kean was odious?
What do you mean 'Sherwood will ruin Blackburn?'....Kean and Venkys have already done a very good job of that.
I don't envy him one bit if he comes. He'll have a mountain to climb to sort out the mess Kean has left behind.
[quote][p][bold]RespectTheK-Dog[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]baldie[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]kazz[/bold] wrote: BREAKING NEWS TIM SHERWOOD WANTS TO MEET BLACKBURN OWNERS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE ACCORDING TO THE DAILY MIRROR[/p][/quote]Levy's fighting tooth and nail to keep him,and he's no mean judge. Anyone who can't get behind the new manager,whoever he is,might as well call it a day and get a new passtime.Something like gardening or birdwatching.The Kean excuse was,for some,just that,an excuse.[/p][/quote]Levy is just demonstrating how much of a better businessman he is than Venky. I don't think he really cares for Sherwood AvB certainly doesn't - having recently gone on public record stating Sherwood would not be a director of football. Levy will screw Venky. And Sherwood will ruin Blackburn. You think Kean was odious?[/p][/quote]What do you mean 'Sherwood will ruin Blackburn?'....Kean and Venkys have already done a very good job of that. I don't envy him one bit if he comes. He'll have a mountain to climb to sort out the mess Kean has left behind. Harwoodstblue

8:25am Wed 17 Oct 12

A Darener says...

MatthewCA wrote:
Get some fresh lineup on saturday, any ways we are not performing so consistantly.

Goodwillie, Rhodes,Kazim,Simon Vukcevic,Dunn,Rochin

a,Ollson,Givet,Dann,

Lowe,Robbo.
Sub:Kean,Gomes,Riber

o,Pedersen,Ethu,Nune

s,Murphy.
Goodwillie cannot play for Rovers until January....condition
s of his loan.
[quote][p][bold]MatthewCA[/bold] wrote: Get some fresh lineup on saturday, any ways we are not performing so consistantly. Goodwillie, Rhodes,Kazim,Simon Vukcevic,Dunn,Rochin a,Ollson,Givet,Dann, Lowe,Robbo. Sub:Kean,Gomes,Riber o,Pedersen,Ethu,Nune s,Murphy.[/p][/quote]Goodwillie cannot play for Rovers until January....condition s of his loan. A Darener

8:31am Wed 17 Oct 12

Rovers 1495 says...

RespectTheK-Dog wrote:
lordy_rovers wrote:
smellthecoffee wrote:
Why the hell would they consider Keith Hill for the job when his record at Barnsley's is even worse than Kean's at Rovers??? What goes through the minds of these idiots?? As for Sherwood, he is Hendry and Shebby Singh's ESPN buddy. If Sherwood comes (which Shabby has clearly designed all along), then expect the granny robber to stay and the fans to hit the exit gates. I cannot imagine Jack Walker would entertain having Sherwood and/or Hendry around the place for a nanosecond. Singh and the rest of the 'management team' are so far out of their depth it is clear for all to see. If they feel so desperate to appoint a former player then please go for Shearer....and get rid of Hendry!!! The defence has got even worse since they got that idiot on board.
Hill is far superior to be mentioned in the same vein as Kean. He has inherited a poor team, kept them afloat over the seasons at Barnsley, compound with some very impressive performances this season. Any manager at Barnsley is under huge financal pressures, and his recruitment has been pretty sound from what I am aware. They were very impressive against rovers this year, pressing high up the pitch with unbelievable stamina & good control of the ball. He has a very below par team there and is doing a hell of a job.. give him the resources our squad holds and he could do very well. Certainly should be on the shortlist, certainly over the inexperienced Sherwood or Shearer for me.
You say Keith Hill inherited a poor team but to be fair to Steve Kean, so did he.

What was he supposed to do?

And of course it didn't help with the fans getting on the players backs - but of course no-one could possibly suggest that it's your own fault you find yourselves in this mess.
How many transfer windows did Kitman need in order to be able to build his team of worldbeaters then ?
[quote][p][bold]RespectTheK-Dog[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]lordy_rovers[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]smellthecoffee[/bold] wrote: Why the hell would they consider Keith Hill for the job when his record at Barnsley's is even worse than Kean's at Rovers??? What goes through the minds of these idiots?? As for Sherwood, he is Hendry and Shebby Singh's ESPN buddy. If Sherwood comes (which Shabby has clearly designed all along), then expect the granny robber to stay and the fans to hit the exit gates. I cannot imagine Jack Walker would entertain having Sherwood and/or Hendry around the place for a nanosecond. Singh and the rest of the 'management team' are so far out of their depth it is clear for all to see. If they feel so desperate to appoint a former player then please go for Shearer....and get rid of Hendry!!! The defence has got even worse since they got that idiot on board.[/p][/quote]Hill is far superior to be mentioned in the same vein as Kean. He has inherited a poor team, kept them afloat over the seasons at Barnsley, compound with some very impressive performances this season. Any manager at Barnsley is under huge financal pressures, and his recruitment has been pretty sound from what I am aware. They were very impressive against rovers this year, pressing high up the pitch with unbelievable stamina & good control of the ball. He has a very below par team there and is doing a hell of a job.. give him the resources our squad holds and he could do very well. Certainly should be on the shortlist, certainly over the inexperienced Sherwood or Shearer for me.[/p][/quote]You say Keith Hill inherited a poor team but to be fair to Steve Kean, so did he. What was he supposed to do? And of course it didn't help with the fans getting on the players backs - but of course no-one could possibly suggest that it's your own fault you find yourselves in this mess.[/p][/quote]How many transfer windows did Kitman need in order to be able to build his team of worldbeaters then ? Rovers 1495

8:41am Wed 17 Oct 12

ronnie clayton says...

greenscreener wrote:
makaveli96 wrote:
Whos Hendrys money on?
Does he have his own money ?
WHO`S HENDRY`S MONEY ON ? THE MONEY HE BORROWED FROM THE PENSIONERS , DOESN`T REALLY MATTER IF HE LOSES HE`S NOT GOING TO PAY THEM BACK, AND EVEN IF HE WINS HE STILL IS NOT GOING TO PAY THE PENSIONERS THEIR LIFE SAVINGS BACK.
[quote][p][bold]greenscreener[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]makaveli96[/bold] wrote: Whos Hendrys money on?[/p][/quote]Does he have his own money ?[/p][/quote]WHO`S HENDRY`S MONEY ON ? THE MONEY HE BORROWED FROM THE PENSIONERS , DOESN`T REALLY MATTER IF HE LOSES HE`S NOT GOING TO PAY THEM BACK, AND EVEN IF HE WINS HE STILL IS NOT GOING TO PAY THE PENSIONERS THEIR LIFE SAVINGS BACK. ronnie clayton

8:55am Wed 17 Oct 12

Rovers 1495 says...

NICEONESUNSHINE, wrote:
Lancs - pensioner wrote:
pwl wrote:
Rovers 1495 wrote:
Are they just hanging on until Black gets a result, then they can make the appointment official ?
I think that's exactly what they are doing! then things can carry on as though Kean had never left!
Should either of these comments be come true it will be time for another

BOYCOTT,

Venkys you have been warned, the fans have showed you they have the power to stay away.

Get this one decision right and watch Ewood take off, 18-20,000 every week.

COYB.
Oh so you've found another possible reason to boycott. Kean's gone you are now supposed to be support ing your team. You really need to listen to yourself.
Supporting the team with whom at the helm ? The tea lady ? One of the guys who works behind the bar ? Or one of the people who stocks the shelves in the OneRovers store in Blackburn precinct ? Get real.
[quote][p][bold]NICEONESUNSHINE,[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Lancs - pensioner[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]pwl[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Rovers 1495[/bold] wrote: Are they just hanging on until Black gets a result, then they can make the appointment official ?[/p][/quote]I think that's exactly what they are doing! then things can carry on as though Kean had never left![/p][/quote]Should either of these comments be come true it will be time for another BOYCOTT, Venkys you have been warned, the fans have showed you they have the power to stay away. Get this one decision right and watch Ewood take off, 18-20,000 every week. COYB.[/p][/quote]Oh so you've found another possible reason to boycott. Kean's gone you are now supposed to be support ing your team. You really need to listen to yourself.[/p][/quote]Supporting the team with whom at the helm ? The tea lady ? One of the guys who works behind the bar ? Or one of the people who stocks the shelves in the OneRovers store in Blackburn precinct ? Get real. Rovers 1495

9:00am Wed 17 Oct 12

Rovers 1495 says...

Rovers1975 wrote:
RespectTheK-Dog wrote:
Rovers1975 wrote:
Bangkok Rover wrote:
SaffaRover wrote:
Who would you guys want? Sherwood or Black? Because it seems to me that those are the only 2 options at the moment. Clemente and Schuster are not even mentioned anymore. And Ole doesn't want it.

The fact that some people are saying that they would still boycott if Sherwood is appointed is beyond me. Kean is gone. And the fact that Spurs (a much higher regarded club at the moment, as well as a far better run club than Rovers at the moment) hold him in such a high regard must say something about the guy.

It would be a welcome sight to see him managing Blackburn Rovers. The ways he could motivate the players about winning the league in that same dressing room are tools no other manager could use.

Time to stop moaning and support the team.
Agreed. The papers do seem to suggest we are closing in on Sherwood. If it is him, everyone should get behind him and give him the best chance of success. There's no guarantee with any of them that it would work out.

To be honest, mid-table, Kean already gone, most of the season to go and a new manager coming at least now we've got some real hope.
Bang on the money there Bankok. What's happened is because that rhino skinned filth bag Kean has been gone for 3 weeks, it's given fans to much time discuss who and why should be next manager. If they'd got fingers from up their a55holes and appointed someone quicker, we wouldn't have had time to debate who we all want as manager and would've just been happy that Kean had gone and we could look to a brighter future. I realise it's a big decision but the reason it's taking so long is more than likely due to the absolute jokers that own Rovers. To be honest Sherwood wouldn't be my first choice but he's a million times better than Kean so will get my absolute support. I genuinely believe we have one of the best squads in that league and under any footballing coach or manager with any pedigree or experience we will bounce back, whether it's play offs or automatic........
"we wouldn't have had time to debate who we all want as manager "

And you say it like that's a GOOD thing. Rushing headlong into some half baked idea.

In Venkys case it probably is though. All the evidence suggests when they have time to think they get it wrong.
'My solution would be to get Steve Kean back'.....Are your words in a later post.

Anyone who would write such tosh is either:

a/ Steve Kean

b/ a dingle

c/ a tw4t.
A dingle who thinks his love child, Steve Kean, has a tw*t
[quote][p][bold]Rovers1975[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]RespectTheK-Dog[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Rovers1975[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Bangkok Rover[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]SaffaRover[/bold] wrote: Who would you guys want? Sherwood or Black? Because it seems to me that those are the only 2 options at the moment. Clemente and Schuster are not even mentioned anymore. And Ole doesn't want it. The fact that some people are saying that they would still boycott if Sherwood is appointed is beyond me. Kean is gone. And the fact that Spurs (a much higher regarded club at the moment, as well as a far better run club than Rovers at the moment) hold him in such a high regard must say something about the guy. It would be a welcome sight to see him managing Blackburn Rovers. The ways he could motivate the players about winning the league in that same dressing room are tools no other manager could use. Time to stop moaning and support the team.[/p][/quote]Agreed. The papers do seem to suggest we are closing in on Sherwood. If it is him, everyone should get behind him and give him the best chance of success. There's no guarantee with any of them that it would work out. To be honest, mid-table, Kean already gone, most of the season to go and a new manager coming at least now we've got some real hope.[/p][/quote]Bang on the money there Bankok. What's happened is because that rhino skinned filth bag Kean has been gone for 3 weeks, it's given fans to much time discuss who and why should be next manager. If they'd got fingers from up their a55holes and appointed someone quicker, we wouldn't have had time to debate who we all want as manager and would've just been happy that Kean had gone and we could look to a brighter future. I realise it's a big decision but the reason it's taking so long is more than likely due to the absolute jokers that own Rovers. To be honest Sherwood wouldn't be my first choice but he's a million times better than Kean so will get my absolute support. I genuinely believe we have one of the best squads in that league and under any footballing coach or manager with any pedigree or experience we will bounce back, whether it's play offs or automatic........[/p][/quote]"we wouldn't have had time to debate who we all want as manager " And you say it like that's a GOOD thing. Rushing headlong into some half baked idea. In Venkys case it probably is though. All the evidence suggests when they have time to think they get it wrong.[/p][/quote]'My solution would be to get Steve Kean back'.....Are your words in a later post. Anyone who would write such tosh is either: a/ Steve Kean b/ a dingle c/ a tw4t.[/p][/quote]A dingle who thinks his love child, Steve Kean, has a tw*t Rovers 1495

9:41am Wed 17 Oct 12

FannyTickler says...

ronnie clayton wrote:
greenscreener wrote:
makaveli96 wrote:
Whos Hendrys money on?
Does he have his own money ?
WHO`S HENDRY`S MONEY ON ? THE MONEY HE BORROWED FROM THE PENSIONERS , DOESN`T REALLY MATTER IF HE LOSES HE`S NOT GOING TO PAY THEM BACK, AND EVEN IF HE WINS HE STILL IS NOT GOING TO PAY THE PENSIONERS THEIR LIFE SAVINGS BACK.
When are you clowns going to realise, no manager with any ambition wants to be associated with Blackburn Rovers.
[quote][p][bold]ronnie clayton[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]greenscreener[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]makaveli96[/bold] wrote: Whos Hendrys money on?[/p][/quote]Does he have his own money ?[/p][/quote]WHO`S HENDRY`S MONEY ON ? THE MONEY HE BORROWED FROM THE PENSIONERS , DOESN`T REALLY MATTER IF HE LOSES HE`S NOT GOING TO PAY THEM BACK, AND EVEN IF HE WINS HE STILL IS NOT GOING TO PAY THE PENSIONERS THEIR LIFE SAVINGS BACK.[/p][/quote]When are you clowns going to realise, no manager with any ambition wants to be associated with Blackburn Rovers. FannyTickler

9:52am Wed 17 Oct 12

blueblooded says...

FannyTickler wrote:
ronnie clayton wrote:
greenscreener wrote:
makaveli96 wrote:
Whos Hendrys money on?
Does he have his own money ?
WHO`S HENDRY`S MONEY ON ? THE MONEY HE BORROWED FROM THE PENSIONERS , DOESN`T REALLY MATTER IF HE LOSES HE`S NOT GOING TO PAY THEM BACK, AND EVEN IF HE WINS HE STILL IS NOT GOING TO PAY THE PENSIONERS THEIR LIFE SAVINGS BACK.
When are you clowns going to realise, no manager with any ambition wants to be associated with Blackburn Rovers.
Howe your mom Fanny?
[quote][p][bold]FannyTickler[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]ronnie clayton[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]greenscreener[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]makaveli96[/bold] wrote: Whos Hendrys money on?[/p][/quote]Does he have his own money ?[/p][/quote]WHO`S HENDRY`S MONEY ON ? THE MONEY HE BORROWED FROM THE PENSIONERS , DOESN`T REALLY MATTER IF HE LOSES HE`S NOT GOING TO PAY THEM BACK, AND EVEN IF HE WINS HE STILL IS NOT GOING TO PAY THE PENSIONERS THEIR LIFE SAVINGS BACK.[/p][/quote]When are you clowns going to realise, no manager with any ambition wants to be associated with Blackburn Rovers.[/p][/quote]Howe your mom Fanny? blueblooded

10:01am Wed 17 Oct 12

blueblooded says...

Theres a lot happening at the moment but no sniff of any news, which is why Andy is filling his section with these space fillers.

Its frustrating I understand, but I'm thankful that in the Post-Kean era, we arent being subjected to the previous Maradona claims, instead they're just getting on with it, albeit a bit too slowly for most fans.

Its an important decision and I'd rather wait and know they got it right than another Keano appointment. For those fearing Black, it isnt going to happen. Sherwood maybe, depends on if they can get him I guess, but got ti be better than Keano or Black.
Theres a lot happening at the moment but no sniff of any news, which is why Andy is filling his section with these space fillers. Its frustrating I understand, but I'm thankful that in the Post-Kean era, we arent being subjected to the previous Maradona claims, instead they're just getting on with it, albeit a bit too slowly for most fans. Its an important decision and I'd rather wait and know they got it right than another Keano appointment. For those fearing Black, it isnt going to happen. Sherwood maybe, depends on if they can get him I guess, but got ti be better than Keano or Black. blueblooded

8:05pm Mon 22 Oct 12

RespectTheK-Dog says...

I see the Orc Colin Hendry got nicked for a domestic incident

And Alan Shearer is available and willing to take over the Blackburn job

Billy Mc Kinlay is odds on for the job

And Alan Shearer is available and willing to take over the Blackburn job

Blackburn conceded an 89th min equaliser on Saturday

And Alan Shearer is available and willing to take over the Blackburn job

Steve Kean announces he is suing for £1.5. (He WILL win)

And Alan Shearer is available and willing to take over the Blackburn job

So everything is rosy at Ewood.

(PS: Alan Shearer wants a job you know?)
I see the Orc Colin Hendry got nicked for a domestic incident And Alan Shearer is available and willing to take over the Blackburn job Billy Mc Kinlay is odds on for the job And Alan Shearer is available and willing to take over the Blackburn job Blackburn conceded an 89th min equaliser on Saturday And Alan Shearer is available and willing to take over the Blackburn job Steve Kean announces he is suing for £1.5. (He WILL win) And Alan Shearer is available and willing to take over the Blackburn job So everything is rosy at Ewood. (PS: Alan Shearer wants a job you know?) RespectTheK-Dog

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