Appleton ready for moves in the transfer market (From Lancashire Telegraph)

RoversSwiss wrote:
If they don't say anything they are ignoring the fans, if they do say something it's a conspiracy!! Appleton has a very tough job with sub standard players, a job being made 100 times more difficult by the boo-boys. What he said is correct, although I cant share his optimism.

Riverside 7 wrote:
Well lets start with clearing out the deadwood at the club and make way for new recruits and our own youngsters.

Givet - I used to like his enthusiasm and commitment but after his 2 fall outs with Kean and his heart problems he dosn't seem to be the same player.
He has not been first choice for our last 3 managers - Berg, Bowyer & now Appleton and he must be on big wages. SELL

Dunn - Whilst he is a true Rovers fan, we must not let this overshadow the fact that he simply does not play enough games. He has made just 6 appearances out of 29 games this season. I have seen players recover from cruciate ligament injuries quicker that Dunn does from a calf strain. PAY UP HIS CONTRACT - RELEASE

Formica - he is not even a regular in the Championship. Kean/JA paid £3.5M for him. We would be lucky to get £1M for him. Neverthelss - SELL

Portuguese contingent - of the 6 players that Shebby signed from Portugal, only Fabio Nunes has showed that he has a chance of making it in England.
Most of the Portuguese players have not featured, especially since the colder weather started in November.
Gomes was a classy player and after a bright start to the season he is certainly not justifying the huge wages he is on. SELL / RELEASE

Etuhu - unless Appleton can find a way for him to play along side Murphy (I believe that he has already spoken to Roy Hodgson about this) then he should also go. He is another on big wages and has not impressed.
SELL

Robinson - how does a 33 year old professional sportsman become so overweight. Answer - lack of commitment. SELL

Olsson - over-rated as a full back. In my opinion, his best position is left side of midfield. If we can get over £4M for him - SELL

Dann - has certainly been a big disappointment since his arrival for around £6M. He makes too many mistakes. If we can get over £4M I would SELL.

Slew - I understand that he is now back at the club but he has hardly featured in the first team squad. Bought by Kean as one for the future! SELL

I am sure that I have missed quite a few out, but it shows the size of the task that Appleton now has.

Good luck. You are going to need it.

Riverside 7 wrote:
Well lets start with clearing out the deadwood at the club and make way for new recruits and our own youngsters.

Givet - I used to like his enthusiasm and commitment but after his 2 fall outs with Kean and his heart problems he dosn't seem to be the same player.
He has not been first choice for our last 3 managers - Berg, Bowyer & now Appleton and he must be on big wages. SELL

Dunn - Whilst he is a true Rovers fan, we must not let this overshadow the fact that he simply does not play enough games. He has made just 6 appearances out of 29 games this season. I have seen players recover from cruciate ligament injuries quicker that Dunn does from a calf strain. PAY UP HIS CONTRACT - RELEASE

Formica - he is not even a regular in the Championship. Kean/JA paid £3.5M for him. We would be lucky to get £1M for him. Neverthelss - SELL

Portuguese contingent - of the 6 players that Shebby signed from Portugal, only Fabio Nunes has showed that he has a chance of making it in England.
Most of the Portuguese players have not featured, especially since the colder weather started in November.
Gomes was a classy player and after a bright start to the season he is certainly not justifying the huge wages he is on. SELL / RELEASE

Etuhu - unless Appleton can find a way for him to play along side Murphy (I believe that he has already spoken to Roy Hodgson about this) then he should also go. He is another on big wages and has not impressed.
SELL

Robinson - how does a 33 year old professional sportsman become so overweight. Answer - lack of commitment. SELL

Olsson - over-rated as a full back. In my opinion, his best position is left side of midfield. If we can get over £4M for him - SELL

Dann - has certainly been a big disappointment since his arrival for around £6M. He makes too many mistakes. If we can get over £4M I would SELL.

Slew - I understand that he is now back at the club but he has hardly featured in the first team squad. Bought by Kean as one for the future! SELL

I am sure that I have missed quite a few out, but it shows the size of the task that Appleton now has.

Good luck. You are going to need it.

RoversSwiss wrote:
If they don't say anything they are ignoring the fans, if they do say something it's a conspiracy!! Appleton has a very tough job with sub standard players, a job being made 100 times more difficult by the boo-boys. What he said is correct, although I cant share his optimism.

kazluvsrovers wrote:
No sh!t Sherlock!!!!

A Darener wrote:
Yap! Yap! Yap! How about some action?

J.C - Rishton wrote:

RoversSwiss wrote:
If they don't say anything they are ignoring the fans, if they do say something it's a conspiracy!! Appleton has a very tough job with sub standard players, a job being made 100 times more difficult by the boo-boys. What he said is correct, although I cant share his optimism.

Well what are supporters to do when they are treated so shamefully by the owners for so long??????????????

Instead of pathetically constantly blaming your long suffering fellow supporters why don't you (just for once) blame the people who are actually to blame - THE OWNERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - if they stoped running the club into the ground and stoped treating the supporters like dirt then supporters wouldnt do what human beings do in that situation - which is complain and moan.

Riverside 7 wrote:
Well lets start with clearing out the deadwood at the club and make way for new recruits and our own youngsters.

Givet - I used to like his enthusiasm and commitment but after his 2 fall outs with Kean and his heart problems he dosn't seem to be the same player.
He has not been first choice for our last 3 managers - Berg, Bowyer & now Appleton and he must be on big wages. SELL

Dunn - Whilst he is a true Rovers fan, we must not let this overshadow the fact that he simply does not play enough games. He has made just 6 appearances out of 29 games this season. I have seen players recover from cruciate ligament injuries quicker that Dunn does from a calf strain. PAY UP HIS CONTRACT - RELEASE

Formica - he is not even a regular in the Championship. Kean/JA paid £3.5M for him. We would be lucky to get £1M for him. Neverthelss - SELL

Portuguese contingent - of the 6 players that Shebby signed from Portugal, only Fabio Nunes has showed that he has a chance of making it in England.
Most of the Portuguese players have not featured, especially since the colder weather started in November.
Gomes was a classy player and after a bright start to the season he is certainly not justifying the huge wages he is on. SELL / RELEASE

Etuhu - unless Appleton can find a way for him to play along side Murphy (I believe that he has already spoken to Roy Hodgson about this) then he should also go. He is another on big wages and has not impressed.
SELL

Robinson - how does a 33 year old professional sportsman become so overweight. Answer - lack of commitment. SELL

Olsson - over-rated as a full back. In my opinion, his best position is left side of midfield. If we can get over £4M for him - SELL

Dann - has certainly been a big disappointment since his arrival for around £6M. He makes too many mistakes. If we can get over £4M I would SELL.

Slew - I understand that he is now back at the club but he has hardly featured in the first team squad. Bought by Kean as one for the future! SELL

I am sure that I have missed quite a few out, but it shows the size of the task that Appleton now has.

Good luck. You are going to need it.

mark anthony wrote:
check out youtube venkys getting pellted with snowballs or daily mirror online

Riverside 7 wrote:
Well lets start with clearing out the deadwood at the club and make way for new recruits and our own youngsters.

Givet - I used to like his enthusiasm and commitment but after his 2 fall outs with Kean and his heart problems he dosn't seem to be the same player.
He has not been first choice for our last 3 managers - Berg, Bowyer & now Appleton and he must be on big wages. SELL

Dunn - Whilst he is a true Rovers fan, we must not let this overshadow the fact that he simply does not play enough games. He has made just 6 appearances out of 29 games this season. I have seen players recover from cruciate ligament injuries quicker that Dunn does from a calf strain. PAY UP HIS CONTRACT - RELEASE

Formica - he is not even a regular in the Championship. Kean/JA paid £3.5M for him. We would be lucky to get £1M for him. Neverthelss - SELL

Portuguese contingent - of the 6 players that Shebby signed from Portugal, only Fabio Nunes has showed that he has a chance of making it in England.
Most of the Portuguese players have not featured, especially since the colder weather started in November.
Gomes was a classy player and after a bright start to the season he is certainly not justifying the huge wages he is on. SELL / RELEASE

Etuhu - unless Appleton can find a way for him to play along side Murphy (I believe that he has already spoken to Roy Hodgson about this) then he should also go. He is another on big wages and has not impressed.
SELL

Robinson - how does a 33 year old professional sportsman become so overweight. Answer - lack of commitment. SELL

Olsson - over-rated as a full back. In my opinion, his best position is left side of midfield. If we can get over £4M for him - SELL

Dann - has certainly been a big disappointment since his arrival for around £6M. He makes too many mistakes. If we can get over £4M I would SELL.

Slew - I understand that he is now back at the club but he has hardly featured in the first team squad. Bought by Kean as one for the future! SELL

I am sure that I have missed quite a few out, but it shows the size of the task that Appleton now has.

Good luck. You are going to need it.

A Rover 45 years and over wrote:
Your talking the right talk Michael your action on staff is good with fitness coach and scout etc. Now you need to walk the walk. It sounds like Venky's are allowing us to have a normal set up again controlled by the Manager of which is a major change. We have got to give Venky's a chance now as they have listened to Derek Shaw and they hope MA will do a job for them, BRAG give them a break and stop supporting Shebby Singh. The booing has to stop they came to see for themselves and its now time to get behind the new set up and give them a chance.

rovertillidie wrote:
Appleton has now seen his team first hand and witnessed what we have seen all this season....poor performances. Hopefully he has recognised that this squad ASSEMBLED BY KEAN (lets not forget that.... Berg only brought in Josh King.....is simply not good enough in all departments. Poor in defence, awful in centre midfield, no real width and our only bright spot Jordan Rhodes who feeds off scraps.

More to the point........

Can someone tell me how CKR goes from a man possessed and fully committed against Wolves to someone who appeared to lack any interest whatsoever especially in the first half. It seemed to me like he and the rest of the players had decided they were going to show the club they did not welcome the change in manager....this is totally unacceptable they are all paid excellent wages and the poor sods that turned up in poor weather to sit in the stands (including me) had to suffer what can only be described as a pathetic display. It makes my blood boil these really are a set of overpaid prima donnas and yes I will be there tomorrow but am expecting a lot more committment if not quality from them. We can only hope!!

rovertillidie wrote:
Appleton has now seen his team first hand and witnessed what we have seen all this season....poor performances. Hopefully he has recognised that this squad ASSEMBLED BY KEAN (lets not forget that.... Berg only brought in Josh King.....is simply not good enough in all departments. Poor in defence, awful in centre midfield, no real width and our only bright spot Jordan Rhodes who feeds off scraps.

More to the point........

Can someone tell me how CKR goes from a man possessed and fully committed against Wolves to someone who appeared to lack any interest whatsoever especially in the first half. It seemed to me like he and the rest of the players had decided they were going to show the club they did not welcome the change in manager....this is totally unacceptable they are all paid excellent wages and the poor sods that turned up in poor weather to sit in the stands (including me) had to suffer what can only be described as a pathetic display. It makes my blood boil these really are a set of overpaid prima donnas and yes I will be there tomorrow but am expecting a lot more committment if not quality from them. We can only hope!!

bburnrover wrote:
I honestly dont think Appleton has had sufficient time to appraise the squad unless he has watched every dvd of our matches over the last 6 months.

I hope he does something about a creative midfielder as Formica and Rochina are not the answer we need two good wingers and a left back and cover at right back and definately a centre back to replace Dann who shouldbe sold if at all possible.

Angry From Accrington wrote:

rovertillidie wrote:
Appleton has now seen his team first hand and witnessed what we have seen all this season....poor performances. Hopefully he has recognised that this squad ASSEMBLED BY KEAN (lets not forget that.... Berg only brought in Josh King.....is simply not good enough in all departments. Poor in defence, awful in centre midfield, no real width and our only bright spot Jordan Rhodes who feeds off scraps.

More to the point........

Can someone tell me how CKR goes from a man possessed and fully committed against Wolves to someone who appeared to lack any interest whatsoever especially in the first half. It seemed to me like he and the rest of the players had decided they were going to show the club they did not welcome the change in manager....this is totally unacceptable they are all paid excellent wages and the poor sods that turned up in poor weather to sit in the stands (including me) had to suffer what can only be described as a pathetic display. It makes my blood boil these really are a set of overpaid prima donnas and yes I will be there tomorrow but am expecting a lot more committment if not quality from them. We can only hope!!

Wrong! The squad was not assembled by Kean. To blame him for the players at this club is like blaming Ronald MacDonald for endorsement in Bugers! He had these players thrust upon him by self serving agents and advisors out to make an easy rupee out of well intentioned but naiive owners

Riverside 7 wrote:
Well lets start with clearing out the deadwood at the club and make way for new recruits and our own youngsters.

Givet - I used to like his enthusiasm and commitment but after his 2 fall outs with Kean and his heart problems he dosn't seem to be the same player.
He has not been first choice for our last 3 managers - Berg, Bowyer & now Appleton and he must be on big wages. SELL

Dunn - Whilst he is a true Rovers fan, we must not let this overshadow the fact that he simply does not play enough games. He has made just 6 appearances out of 29 games this season. I have seen players recover from cruciate ligament injuries quicker that Dunn does from a calf strain. PAY UP HIS CONTRACT - RELEASE

Formica - he is not even a regular in the Championship. Kean/JA paid £3.5M for him. We would be lucky to get £1M for him. Neverthelss - SELL

Portuguese contingent - of the 6 players that Shebby signed from Portugal, only Fabio Nunes has showed that he has a chance of making it in England.
Most of the Portuguese players have not featured, especially since the colder weather started in November.
Gomes was a classy player and after a bright start to the season he is certainly not justifying the huge wages he is on. SELL / RELEASE

Etuhu - unless Appleton can find a way for him to play along side Murphy (I believe that he has already spoken to Roy Hodgson about this) then he should also go. He is another on big wages and has not impressed.
SELL

Robinson - how does a 33 year old professional sportsman become so overweight. Answer - lack of commitment. SELL

Olsson - over-rated as a full back. In my opinion, his best position is left side of midfield. If we can get over £4M for him - SELL

Dann - has certainly been a big disappointment since his arrival for around £6M. He makes too many mistakes. If we can get over £4M I would SELL.

Slew - I understand that he is now back at the club but he has hardly featured in the first team squad. Bought by Kean as one for the future! SELL

I am sure that I have missed quite a few out, but it shows the size of the task that Appleton now has.

Good luck. You are going to need it.

J.C - Rishton wrote:

RoversSwiss wrote:
If they don't say anything they are ignoring the fans, if they do say something it's a conspiracy!! Appleton has a very tough job with sub standard players, a job being made 100 times more difficult by the boo-boys. What he said is correct, although I cant share his optimism.

Well what are supporters to do when they are treated so shamefully by the owners for so long??????????????

Instead of pathetically constantly blaming your long suffering fellow supporters why don't you (just for once) blame the people who are actually to blame - THE OWNERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - if they stoped running the club into the ground and stoped treating the supporters like dirt then supporters wouldnt do what human beings do in that situation - which is complain and moan.

1952 rover wrote:

J.C - Rishton wrote:

RoversSwiss wrote:
If they don't say anything they are ignoring the fans, if they do say something it's a conspiracy!! Appleton has a very tough job with sub standard players, a job being made 100 times more difficult by the boo-boys. What he said is correct, although I cant share his optimism.

Well what are supporters to do when they are treated so shamefully by the owners for so long??????????????

Instead of pathetically constantly blaming your long suffering fellow supporters why don't you (just for once) blame the people who are actually to blame - THE OWNERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - if they stoped running the club into the ground and stoped treating the supporters like dirt then supporters wouldnt do what human beings do in that situation - which is complain and moan.

So why call Appleton then ?

vicn1956 wrote:
At least he sees we need a fitness coach. We've known that for 2 years!

A Darener wrote:
Whilst not condoning the actions of fans who threw snowballs at the Venky's it is fully understandable. Let us hope that they realise they are on a hiding to nothing. They cannot get the majority of fans on side whatever they do. The only logical conclusion for the fiasco that is BRFC is to admit defeat, something they are now used to and put the club up for sale now, in the hope somebody will emerge to save the club. Not hopeful but unless they try things will only get worse.

A Darener wrote:
Instead of splashing their wealth in hiring Roll Royces perhaps they could invest that money in hiring somebody who actually knows something about running a football club. Mr Williams for example.

J.C - Rishton wrote:

1952 rover wrote:

J.C - Rishton wrote:

RoversSwiss wrote:
If they don't say anything they are ignoring the fans, if they do say something it's a conspiracy!! Appleton has a very tough job with sub standard players, a job being made 100 times more difficult by the boo-boys. What he said is correct, although I cant share his optimism.

Well what are supporters to do when they are treated so shamefully by the owners for so long??????????????

Instead of pathetically constantly blaming your long suffering fellow supporters why don't you (just for once) blame the people who are actually to blame - THE OWNERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - if they stoped running the club into the ground and stoped treating the supporters like dirt then supporters wouldnt do what human beings do in that situation - which is complain and moan.

So why call Appleton then ?

I don't think I did call Appleton - read what I said again, I never mentioned his name

dangerous dave wrote:
Well were do you start after an abysmal performance such as this - you would have thought that the new Manager would capable enough of firing them up in terms of commitment but obviously not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As for the Venky's they got exactly what they deserved, turning up in a fleet of Rolls and rubbing our noses in the dirt - after the way we have been treat you dont have to be clairvoyant to understand that protests were on the cards - only two visits to Ewood by Mrs D's & Co and on both occasions left early not bothering to watch the crap served up by overated, overpaid so called professional footballers - no I didnt attend and wont whilst these idiots are in charge - I listened to Radio Lancs Commentary and felt sorry for those who had paid their hard earned cash to watch such a miserable performance by these prima dona' s who like the Owners/Directors of the Club treat the fans like idiots!!!
To say the Owners, Shaw, Agnew & Singh have ambition is a bloody joke - if we are so ambitious why have we gone for an unknown Manager and back room staff from a bankrupt Portsmouth who if were any good would have been snapped up by other clubs putting some money into the clubs coffers - no we have no real ambition we are just told that and when in the market place to buy we always go for second rate people - well they all deserve one another - unfortunately we have a set of losers running the club and they all deserve one another - OUT WITH THE LOT OF THEM INCLUDING COAR AND HENDRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A Darener wrote:
Instead of splashing their wealth in hiring Roll Royces perhaps they could invest that money in hiring somebody who actually knows something about running a football club. Mr Williams for example.

Angry From Accrington wrote:

vicn1956 wrote:
At least he sees we need a fitness coach. We've known that for 2 years!

then a passing coach, and a receiving coach, and a tackling coach, and a shooting coach, and a heading coach...........
.Colin Hendry can't do it all on his own you know!

LittleRonnieHildersl
ey wrote:

J.C - Rishton wrote:

1952 rover wrote:

J.C - Rishton wrote:

RoversSwiss wrote:
If they don't say anything they are ignoring the fans, if they do say something it's a conspiracy!! Appleton has a very tough job with sub standard players, a job being made 100 times more difficult by the boo-boys. What he said is correct, although I cant share his optimism.

Well what are supporters to do when they are treated so shamefully by the owners for so long??????????????

Instead of pathetically constantly blaming your long suffering fellow supporters why don't you (just for once) blame the people who are actually to blame - THE OWNERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - if they stoped running the club into the ground and stoped treating the supporters like dirt then supporters wouldnt do what human beings do in that situation - which is complain and moan.

So why call Appleton then ?

I don't think I did call Appleton - read what I said again, I never mentioned his name

For me - Venkys dragging the club down and so are some of the supporters! I wouldn't to play in that atmosphere.....see also Newcastle at the weekend, fans started moaning - team lost.

The problem is that a lot of those moaning can't offer a constructive alternative - other than moaning, getting on the players backs etc A good solution would be Venky's giving a stake of the club to the Trust - a set up a bit like Swansea. The Trust would never be able to afford to run the club in prem or championship under curent models. Unless there is a sugar Daddy amongst the moaners then I don't se a lot of alternaives and I don't think booing, shouting abuse, chucking snowballs etc is going to help anyone.

J.C - Rishton wrote:

RoversSwiss wrote:
If they don't say anything they are ignoring the fans, if they do say something it's a conspiracy!! Appleton has a very tough job with sub standard players, a job being made 100 times more difficult by the boo-boys. What he said is correct, although I cant share his optimism.

Well what are supporters to do when they are treated so shamefully by the owners for so long??????????????

Instead of pathetically constantly blaming your long suffering fellow supporters why don't you (just for once) blame the people who are actually to blame - THE OWNERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - if they stoped running the club into the ground and stoped treating the supporters like dirt then supporters wouldnt do what human beings do in that situation - which is complain and moan.

Lancs - pensioner wrote:

dangerous dave wrote:
Well were do you start after an abysmal performance such as this - you would have thought that the new Manager would capable enough of firing them up in terms of commitment but obviously not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As for the Venky's they got exactly what they deserved, turning up in a fleet of Rolls and rubbing our noses in the dirt - after the way we have been treat you dont have to be clairvoyant to understand that protests were on the cards - only two visits to Ewood by Mrs D's & Co and on both occasions left early not bothering to watch the crap served up by overated, overpaid so called professional footballers - no I didnt attend and wont whilst these idiots are in charge - I listened to Radio Lancs Commentary and felt sorry for those who had paid their hard earned cash to watch such a miserable performance by these prima dona' s who like the Owners/Directors of the Club treat the fans like idiots!!!
To say the Owners, Shaw, Agnew & Singh have ambition is a bloody joke - if we are so ambitious why have we gone for an unknown Manager and back room staff from a bankrupt Portsmouth who if were any good would have been snapped up by other clubs putting some money into the clubs coffers - no we have no real ambition we are just told that and when in the market place to buy we always go for second rate people - well they all deserve one another - unfortunately we have a set of losers running the club and they all deserve one another - OUT WITH THE LOT OF THEM INCLUDING COAR AND HENDRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi DD
As another one who no longer attends after 40 years I could not have put it better.
Have you also noticed more and more of the bloggers obviously come direct from BRFCs office,
Its not the moaning hard paying fan who is to blame for the last two years its stuck up OWNERS
The club is riddled with corruption from top to bottom IMO.

Venkys out

Hendry pension robber out

Shebby out

fanny_tickler. wrote:
What a joke of a club.

Classless supporters pelting the owners with snowballs.. Venky's are keeping you afloat, they have taken you on when no one else wanted you and the Walker Trust wanted shut asap, they have taken on your debt, invested £8M in a single player, manage a large wage bill, and have to put up with the worst set of supporters in the country demanding the sacking of anyone and everyone on a daily basis. If Venky's were to pull out, which wealthy investor is waiting in the wings ready to take on the shambles that is Blackburn Rovers? You may hate the Venky's but you're also completely dependent upon them.

Riverside 7 wrote:
Well lets start with clearing out the deadwood at the club and make way for new recruits and our own youngsters.

Givet - I used to like his enthusiasm and commitment but after his 2 fall outs with Kean and his heart problems he dosn't seem to be the same player.
He has not been first choice for our last 3 managers - Berg, Bowyer & now Appleton and he must be on big wages. SELL

Dunn - Whilst he is a true Rovers fan, we must not let this overshadow the fact that he simply does not play enough games. He has made just 6 appearances out of 29 games this season. I have seen players recover from cruciate ligament injuries quicker that Dunn does from a calf strain. PAY UP HIS CONTRACT - RELEASE

Formica - he is not even a regular in the Championship. Kean/JA paid £3.5M for him. We would be lucky to get £1M for him. Neverthelss - SELL

Portuguese contingent - of the 6 players that Shebby signed from Portugal, only Fabio Nunes has showed that he has a chance of making it in England.
Most of the Portuguese players have not featured, especially since the colder weather started in November.
Gomes was a classy player and after a bright start to the season he is certainly not justifying the huge wages he is on. SELL / RELEASE

Etuhu - unless Appleton can find a way for him to play along side Murphy (I believe that he has already spoken to Roy Hodgson about this) then he should also go. He is another on big wages and has not impressed.
SELL

Robinson - how does a 33 year old professional sportsman become so overweight. Answer - lack of commitment. SELL

Olsson - over-rated as a full back. In my opinion, his best position is left side of midfield. If we can get over £4M for him - SELL

Dann - has certainly been a big disappointment since his arrival for around £6M. He makes too many mistakes. If we can get over £4M I would SELL.

Slew - I understand that he is now back at the club but he has hardly featured in the first team squad. Bought by Kean as one for the future! SELL

I am sure that I have missed quite a few out, but it shows the size of the task that Appleton now has.

Good luck. You are going to need it.

LittleRonnieHildersl
ey wrote:

J.C - Rishton wrote:

1952 rover wrote:

J.C - Rishton wrote:

RoversSwiss wrote:
If they don't say anything they are ignoring the fans, if they do say something it's a conspiracy!! Appleton has a very tough job with sub standard players, a job being made 100 times more difficult by the boo-boys. What he said is correct, although I cant share his optimism.

Well what are supporters to do when they are treated so shamefully by the owners for so long??????????????

Instead of pathetically constantly blaming your long suffering fellow supporters why don't you (just for once) blame the people who are actually to blame - THE OWNERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - if they stoped running the club into the ground and stoped treating the supporters like dirt then supporters wouldnt do what human beings do in that situation - which is complain and moan.

So why call Appleton then ?

I don't think I did call Appleton - read what I said again, I never mentioned his name

For me - Venkys dragging the club down and so are some of the supporters! I wouldn't to play in that atmosphere.....see also Newcastle at the weekend, fans started moaning - team lost.

The problem is that a lot of those moaning can't offer a constructive alternative - other than moaning, getting on the players backs etc A good solution would be Venky's giving a stake of the club to the Trust - a set up a bit like Swansea. The Trust would never be able to afford to run the club in prem or championship under curent models. Unless there is a sugar Daddy amongst the moaners then I don't se a lot of alternaives and I don't think booing, shouting abuse, chucking snowballs etc is going to help anyone.

Lancs - pensioner wrote:

dangerous dave wrote:
Well were do you start after an abysmal performance such as this - you would have thought that the new Manager would capable enough of firing them up in terms of commitment but obviously not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As for the Venky's they got exactly what they deserved, turning up in a fleet of Rolls and rubbing our noses in the dirt - after the way we have been treat you dont have to be clairvoyant to understand that protests were on the cards - only two visits to Ewood by Mrs D's & Co and on both occasions left early not bothering to watch the crap served up by overated, overpaid so called professional footballers - no I didnt attend and wont whilst these idiots are in charge - I listened to Radio Lancs Commentary and felt sorry for those who had paid their hard earned cash to watch such a miserable performance by these prima dona' s who like the Owners/Directors of the Club treat the fans like idiots!!!
To say the Owners, Shaw, Agnew & Singh have ambition is a bloody joke - if we are so ambitious why have we gone for an unknown Manager and back room staff from a bankrupt Portsmouth who if were any good would have been snapped up by other clubs putting some money into the clubs coffers - no we have no real ambition we are just told that and when in the market place to buy we always go for second rate people - well they all deserve one another - unfortunately we have a set of losers running the club and they all deserve one another - OUT WITH THE LOT OF THEM INCLUDING COAR AND HENDRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi DD
As another one who no longer attends after 40 years I could not have put it better.
Have you also noticed more and more of the bloggers obviously come direct from BRFCs office,
Its not the moaning hard paying fan who is to blame for the last two years its stuck up OWNERS
The club is riddled with corruption from top to bottom IMO.

Venkys out

Hendry pension robber out

Shebby out

Captain Dreckley wrote:
Appleton certainly has a handle on what the issues are with the squad. The question is, will he have the support of Venkys and Singh to make the changes needed. He reminds me of when Souness came to the club and put a rocket up.some of our big earning big name under achievers. Difference then was he was backed by Jack and JW. Whatever Singh has been spinning to Venkys, Saturdays performance and result didn't lie. Let's hope Appleton does get his three new faces in to strengthen midfield and defence.

unclejacklegend wrote:

Riverside 7 wrote:
Well lets start with clearing out the deadwood at the club and make way for new recruits and our own youngsters.

Givet - I used to like his enthusiasm and commitment but after his 2 fall outs with Kean and his heart problems he dosn't seem to be the same player.
He has not been first choice for our last 3 managers - Berg, Bowyer & now Appleton and he must be on big wages. SELL

Dunn - Whilst he is a true Rovers fan, we must not let this overshadow the fact that he simply does not play enough games. He has made just 6 appearances out of 29 games this season. I have seen players recover from cruciate ligament injuries quicker that Dunn does from a calf strain. PAY UP HIS CONTRACT - RELEASE

Formica - he is not even a regular in the Championship. Kean/JA paid £3.5M for him. We would be lucky to get £1M for him. Neverthelss - SELL

Portuguese contingent - of the 6 players that Shebby signed from Portugal, only Fabio Nunes has showed that he has a chance of making it in England.
Most of the Portuguese players have not featured, especially since the colder weather started in November.
Gomes was a classy player and after a bright start to the season he is certainly not justifying the huge wages he is on. SELL / RELEASE

Etuhu - unless Appleton can find a way for him to play along side Murphy (I believe that he has already spoken to Roy Hodgson about this) then he should also go. He is another on big wages and has not impressed.
SELL

Robinson - how does a 33 year old professional sportsman become so overweight. Answer - lack of commitment. SELL

Olsson - over-rated as a full back. In my opinion, his best position is left side of midfield. If we can get over £4M for him - SELL

Dann - has certainly been a big disappointment since his arrival for around £6M. He makes too many mistakes. If we can get over £4M I would SELL.

Slew - I understand that he is now back at the club but he has hardly featured in the first team squad. Bought by Kean as one for the future! SELL

I am sure that I have missed quite a few out, but it shows the size of the task that Appleton now has.

Good luck. You are going to need it.

Hanley - not quick enough, doesn't win enough headers for a CB and panics with the ball, poor positionally due to lack of experience and no good looking to dann for inspiration. Fine as backup as under allardyce but not good enough for first string yet.

Murphy - lazy, slow, uninspiring (especially for a captain) doesn't lead by example, poor distribution, massive wages. A handful of acceptable at best performances in a rovers shirt.

Kazim Richards - trips over his bottom lip when asked to play wide rather than up front, arrogant, only chases down and puts effort in when he sees fit.
spends 90% of the game strutting around like he runs the place. Decent when he can be bothered but poor all day Saturday apart from 10 mins after half time.

Lowe- 2 or 3 cracking long balls and works hard but generally not gifted enough for a team which is supposed to be chasing promotion.

Big job on for Appleton.

unclejacklegend wrote:

Riverside 7 wrote:
Well lets start with clearing out the deadwood at the club and make way for new recruits and our own youngsters.

Givet - I used to like his enthusiasm and commitment but after his 2 fall outs with Kean and his heart problems he dosn't seem to be the same player.
He has not been first choice for our last 3 managers - Berg, Bowyer & now Appleton and he must be on big wages. SELL

Dunn - Whilst he is a true Rovers fan, we must not let this overshadow the fact that he simply does not play enough games. He has made just 6 appearances out of 29 games this season. I have seen players recover from cruciate ligament injuries quicker that Dunn does from a calf strain. PAY UP HIS CONTRACT - RELEASE

Formica - he is not even a regular in the Championship. Kean/JA paid £3.5M for him. We would be lucky to get £1M for him. Neverthelss - SELL

Portuguese contingent - of the 6 players that Shebby signed from Portugal, only Fabio Nunes has showed that he has a chance of making it in England.
Most of the Portuguese players have not featured, especially since the colder weather started in November.
Gomes was a classy player and after a bright start to the season he is certainly not justifying the huge wages he is on. SELL / RELEASE

Etuhu - unless Appleton can find a way for him to play along side Murphy (I believe that he has already spoken to Roy Hodgson about this) then he should also go. He is another on big wages and has not impressed.
SELL

Robinson - how does a 33 year old professional sportsman become so overweight. Answer - lack of commitment. SELL

Olsson - over-rated as a full back. In my opinion, his best position is left side of midfield. If we can get over £4M for him - SELL

Dann - has certainly been a big disappointment since his arrival for around £6M. He makes too many mistakes. If we can get over £4M I would SELL.

Slew - I understand that he is now back at the club but he has hardly featured in the first team squad. Bought by Kean as one for the future! SELL

I am sure that I have missed quite a few out, but it shows the size of the task that Appleton now has.

Good luck. You are going to need it.

Hanley - not quick enough, doesn't win enough headers for a CB and panics with the ball, poor positionally due to lack of experience and no good looking to dann for inspiration. Fine as backup as under allardyce but not good enough for first string yet.

Murphy - lazy, slow, uninspiring (especially for a captain) doesn't lead by example, poor distribution, massive wages. A handful of acceptable at best performances in a rovers shirt.

Kazim Richards - trips over his bottom lip when asked to play wide rather than up front, arrogant, only chases down and puts effort in when he sees fit.
spends 90% of the game strutting around like he runs the place. Decent when he can be bothered but poor all day Saturday apart from 10 mins after half time.

Lowe- 2 or 3 cracking long balls and works hard but generally not gifted enough for a team which is supposed to be chasing promotion.

Big job on for Appleton.

benal13 wrote:

LittleRonnieHildersl

ey wrote:

J.C - Rishton wrote:

1952 rover wrote:

J.C - Rishton wrote:

RoversSwiss wrote:
If they don't say anything they are ignoring the fans, if they do say something it's a conspiracy!! Appleton has a very tough job with sub standard players, a job being made 100 times more difficult by the boo-boys. What he said is correct, although I cant share his optimism.

Well what are supporters to do when they are treated so shamefully by the owners for so long??????????????

Instead of pathetically constantly blaming your long suffering fellow supporters why don't you (just for once) blame the people who are actually to blame - THE OWNERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - if they stoped running the club into the ground and stoped treating the supporters like dirt then supporters wouldnt do what human beings do in that situation - which is complain and moan.

So why call Appleton then ?

I don't think I did call Appleton - read what I said again, I never mentioned his name

For me - Venkys dragging the club down and so are some of the supporters! I wouldn't to play in that atmosphere.....see also Newcastle at the weekend, fans started moaning - team lost.

The problem is that a lot of those moaning can't offer a constructive alternative - other than moaning, getting on the players backs etc A good solution would be Venky's giving a stake of the club to the Trust - a set up a bit like Swansea. The Trust would never be able to afford to run the club in prem or championship under curent models. Unless there is a sugar Daddy amongst the moaners then I don't se a lot of alternaives and I don't think booing, shouting abuse, chucking snowballs etc is going to help anyone.

so whats your solution then just take every thing the venkys do and cheer them on, grow some balls IDIOT !!!!!!!!!!

Road Runner Road Runner wrote:
Researching our history, and handed this on Saturday by a long time fellow Rover I put forth this extract for your eye's only:

The first provincial team to win the Association Cup, in 1883, beating the Old Etonians 2 - 1, after an extra half hour, Mr. T. Hacking, who kept goal for them in that celebrated contest, again donned the jersey at Ewood Park in March, 1892, giving an exhibition that was a revelation to those who had not previously seen him in action.
At one time football partisans whose real zeal outran their discretion were in the habit of relieving their feelings bu pelting opponents with stones and mud. It was great sport while it lasted, though those foolish enough to indulge in it had scant regard for the trouble it might cause. For example, when Burnley were here in December, 1892, they complained of the liveliness of their journey to the railway station. They had lost an exciting match by 2-0. In the last few minutes the referee had found it necessary to order a player on each side to leave the field. Rightly or wrongly, a section of the crowd believed that the visitors were to blame for what had happened. As a sequel, Burnley alleged that they were bombarded with missiles as they drove in a wagonette along Bolton Road. Jack Hillman, their goalkeeper was reported to have been struck in the face by a stone, and the players generally were said to have had narrow escapes from injury.
When the matter was investigated by a commission of the Football Association the Rovers club put in affidavits to the effect that there was no stone-throwing within at least 200 yards of Ewood Park, and as far as they knew nothing of the kind took place at that distance. The club were honorably acquitted, the commission dismissing the appeal and holding that no blame attached to the Rovers committee. They suggested, however, that it would have been more prudent if protection had been provided for the Burnley team until they reached the town. As the complainants had asked not for a penalty, but for a ruling on the subject, they were equally satisfied with the decision.

Arte et labore

RoversMCMLXXV wrote:

fanny_tickler. wrote:
What a joke of a club.

Classless supporters pelting the owners with snowballs.. Venky's are keeping you afloat, they have taken you on when no one else wanted you and the Walker Trust wanted shut asap, they have taken on your debt, invested £8M in a single player, manage a large wage bill, and have to put up with the worst set of supporters in the country demanding the sacking of anyone and everyone on a daily basis. If Venky's were to pull out, which wealthy investor is waiting in the wings ready to take on the shambles that is Blackburn Rovers? You may hate the Venky's but you're also completely dependent upon them.

Just like your dependent on Rovers to keep up this strange infatuation you appear to have.

There really isn't much going on in Bonleh village is there?

Before you post your poison, have a think about the catalogue of shameful events surrounding your gobsh1te supporters and poxy cardboard club over the years.

fanny_tickler. wrote:

RoversMCMLXXV wrote:

fanny_tickler. wrote:
What a joke of a club.

Classless supporters pelting the owners with snowballs.. Venky's are keeping you afloat, they have taken you on when no one else wanted you and the Walker Trust wanted shut asap, they have taken on your debt, invested £8M in a single player, manage a large wage bill, and have to put up with the worst set of supporters in the country demanding the sacking of anyone and everyone on a daily basis. If Venky's were to pull out, which wealthy investor is waiting in the wings ready to take on the shambles that is Blackburn Rovers? You may hate the Venky's but you're also completely dependent upon them.

Just like your dependent on Rovers to keep up this strange infatuation you appear to have.

There really isn't much going on in Bonleh village is there?

Before you post your poison, have a think about the catalogue of shameful events surrounding your gobsh1te supporters and poxy cardboard club over the years.

Apologies - "A SECTION of classless supporters pelting the owners with snowballs."

Yes, all quiet on the Claret front, just a third straight league win with no goals conceded for the one-man poxy, cardboard team that is Burnley.

LittleRonnieHildersl
ey wrote:

benal13 wrote:

LittleRonnieHildersl


ey wrote:

J.C - Rishton wrote:

1952 rover wrote:

J.C - Rishton wrote:

RoversSwiss wrote:
If they don't say anything they are ignoring the fans, if they do say something it's a conspiracy!! Appleton has a very tough job with sub standard players, a job being made 100 times more difficult by the boo-boys. What he said is correct, although I cant share his optimism.

Well what are supporters to do when they are treated so shamefully by the owners for so long??????????????

Instead of pathetically constantly blaming your long suffering fellow supporters why don't you (just for once) blame the people who are actually to blame - THE OWNERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - if they stoped running the club into the ground and stoped treating the supporters like dirt then supporters wouldnt do what human beings do in that situation - which is complain and moan.

So why call Appleton then ?

I don't think I did call Appleton - read what I said again, I never mentioned his name

For me - Venkys dragging the club down and so are some of the supporters! I wouldn't to play in that atmosphere.....see also Newcastle at the weekend, fans started moaning - team lost.

The problem is that a lot of those moaning can't offer a constructive alternative - other than moaning, getting on the players backs etc A good solution would be Venky's giving a stake of the club to the Trust - a set up a bit like Swansea. The Trust would never be able to afford to run the club in prem or championship under curent models. Unless there is a sugar Daddy amongst the moaners then I don't se a lot of alternaives and I don't think booing, shouting abuse, chucking snowballs etc is going to help anyone.

so whats your solution then just take every thing the venkys do and cheer them on, grow some balls IDIOT !!!!!!!!!!

If you read it I gave a solution - I wouldn't cheer Venkys but I will not boo the team especially with a new manager. Fine if you think I'm an idiot - we can't all offer insightful and well thought out constructive posts like yours.

kfc yummy wrote:

Road Runner Road Runner wrote:
Researching our history, and handed this on Saturday by a long time fellow Rover I put forth this extract for your eye's only:

The first provincial team to win the Association Cup, in 1883, beating the Old Etonians 2 - 1, after an extra half hour, Mr. T. Hacking, who kept goal for them in that celebrated contest, again donned the jersey at Ewood Park in March, 1892, giving an exhibition that was a revelation to those who had not previously seen him in action.
At one time football partisans whose real zeal outran their discretion were in the habit of relieving their feelings bu pelting opponents with stones and mud. It was great sport while it lasted, though those foolish enough to indulge in it had scant regard for the trouble it might cause. For example, when Burnley were here in December, 1892, they complained of the liveliness of their journey to the railway station. They had lost an exciting match by 2-0. In the last few minutes the referee had found it necessary to order a player on each side to leave the field. Rightly or wrongly, a section of the crowd believed that the visitors were to blame for what had happened. As a sequel, Burnley alleged that they were bombarded with missiles as they drove in a wagonette along Bolton Road. Jack Hillman, their goalkeeper was reported to have been struck in the face by a stone, and the players generally were said to have had narrow escapes from injury.
When the matter was investigated by a commission of the Football Association the Rovers club put in affidavits to the effect that there was no stone-throwing within at least 200 yards of Ewood Park, and as far as they knew nothing of the kind took place at that distance. The club were honorably acquitted, the commission dismissing the appeal and holding that no blame attached to the Rovers committee. They suggested, however, that it would have been more prudent if protection had been provided for the Burnley team until they reached the town. As the complainants had asked not for a penalty, but for a ruling on the subject, they were equally satisfied with the decision.

Arte et labore

What is the point of this post.

A Darener wrote:
“They don’t get any tougher than Brighton because of the way we play. They are a very, very good footballing side, they probably pass the ball more than any other team in the division."

Because of the way "WE play" I think he meant they play? But Freudian slip or not he is certainly right!

crankitup wrote:
Can I just say to the venkys .....welcome Blackburn and glad they got to see snow for the first time.

eddie the eagle wrote:
Lets lay one thing to rest, the present squad was assembled by Kean,we know there was interference from other sources most of who he was compliant with.
We are led to believe that until then he was happy running the team his way.therefore it was keans unbalanced unfit squad we are left with today.he also bought the backing of players by improving contracts where termination would have made more sense.
The players did not play for berg but raised thir game for bowyer because they new he was not going to interfere with their retirement home and it served to make Berg look worse than he was..
There used to be managers like TommY Doc and Souness who stormed in and made life very uncomfrtable for the type of slackers we have today.
lets hope Appleton fits that mould and identifys the dross and slackers and moves them on quick.

mark anthony wrote:
check out youtube venkys getting pellted with snowballs or daily mirror online

Riverside 7 wrote:

unclejacklegend wrote:

Riverside 7 wrote: Well lets start with clearing out the deadwood at the club and make way for new recruits and our own youngsters. Givet - I used to like his enthusiasm and commitment but after his 2 fall outs with Kean and his heart problems he dosn't seem to be the same player. He has not been first choice for our last 3 managers - Berg, Bowyer & now Appleton and he must be on big wages. SELL Dunn - Whilst he is a true Rovers fan, we must not let this overshadow the fact that he simply does not play enough games. He has made just 6 appearances out of 29 games this season. I have seen players recover from cruciate ligament injuries quicker that Dunn does from a calf strain. PAY UP HIS CONTRACT - RELEASE Formica - he is not even a regular in the Championship. Kean/JA paid £3.5M for him. We would be lucky to get £1M for him. Neverthelss - SELL Portuguese contingent - of the 6 players that Shebby signed from Portugal, only Fabio Nunes has showed that he has a chance of making it in England. Most of the Portuguese players have not featured, especially since the colder weather started in November. Gomes was a classy player and after a bright start to the season he is certainly not justifying the huge wages he is on. SELL / RELEASE Etuhu - unless Appleton can find a way for him to play along side Murphy (I believe that he has already spoken to Roy Hodgson about this) then he should also go. He is another on big wages and has not impressed. SELL Robinson - how does a 33 year old professional sportsman become so overweight. Answer - lack of commitment. SELL Olsson - over-rated as a full back. In my opinion, his best position is left side of midfield. If we can get over £4M for him - SELL Dann - has certainly been a big disappointment since his arrival for around £6M. He makes too many mistakes. If we can get over £4M I would SELL. Slew - I understand that he is now back at the club but he has hardly featured in the first team squad. Bought by Kean as one for the future! SELL I am sure that I have missed quite a few out, but it shows the size of the task that Appleton now has. Good luck. You are going to need it.

Hanley - not quick enough, doesn't win enough headers for a CB and panics with the ball, poor positionally due to lack of experience and no good looking to dann for inspiration. Fine as backup as under allardyce but not good enough for first string yet. Murphy - lazy, slow, uninspiring (especially for a captain) doesn't lead by example, poor distribution, massive wages. A handful of acceptable at best performances in a rovers shirt. Kazim Richards - trips over his bottom lip when asked to play wide rather than up front, arrogant, only chases down and puts effort in when he sees fit. spends 90% of the game strutting around like he runs the place. Decent when he can be bothered but poor all day Saturday apart from 10 mins after half time. Lowe- 2 or 3 cracking long balls and works hard but generally not gifted enough for a team which is supposed to be chasing promotion. Big job on for Appleton.

Agree with unclejackledgend and also with Mike55's comments. However I did say that I was sure that I had missed a few players out. In addition;- Vukcevic missed a golden oportunity to stake a place in the team on Saturday. His he really up for the fight? Rochina - lots of skill but is he improving enough? He was another who was awful on Saturday. If Dunn is isn't even injured as one poster has mentioned today - what the hell is going on? Why are we still paying him around £30K per week. His contract expires in June 2013. Finally - I am still waiting for 1952Rover to let me know Shebby's new email address. Amazingly 1952Rover can decline meetings with Shebby whilst the rest of us cannot communicate with him.

eddie the eagle wrote:
Lets lay one thing to rest, the present squad was assembled by Kean,we know there was interference from other sources most of who he was compliant with.
We are led to believe that until then he was happy running the team his way.therefore it was keans unbalanced unfit squad we are left with today.he also bought the backing of players by improving contracts where termination would have made more sense.
The players did not play for berg but raised thir game for bowyer because they new he was not going to interfere with their retirement home and it served to make Berg look worse than he was..
There used to be managers like TommY Doc and Souness who stormed in and made life very uncomfrtable for the type of slackers we have today.
lets hope Appleton fits that mould and identifys the dross and slackers and moves them on quick.

A Darener wrote:

fanny_tickler. wrote:

RoversMCMLXXV wrote:

fanny_tickler. wrote: What a joke of a club. Classless supporters pelting the owners with snowballs.. Venky's are keeping you afloat, they have taken you on when no one else wanted you and the Walker Trust wanted shut asap, they have taken on your debt, invested £8M in a single player, manage a large wage bill, and have to put up with the worst set of supporters in the country demanding the sacking of anyone and everyone on a daily basis. If Venky's were to pull out, which wealthy investor is waiting in the wings ready to take on the shambles that is Blackburn Rovers? You may hate the Venky's but you're also completely dependent upon them.

Just like your dependent on Rovers to keep up this strange infatuation you appear to have. There really isn't much going on in Bonleh village is there? Before you post your poison, have a think about the catalogue of shameful events surrounding your gobsh1te supporters and poxy cardboard club over the years.

Apologies - "A SECTION of classless supporters pelting the owners with snowballs." Yes, all quiet on the Claret front, just a third straight league win with no goals conceded for the one-man poxy, cardboard team that is Burnley.

To all Burnley fans on these pages, enjoy it while you can. It will not last.

ChrisDeBerg wrote:
Does anyone else not think if Pat Nevin got a tan and grew a tash that he would be shebby singh?

RTID

hugofakenham wrote:

A Darener wrote:

fanny_tickler. wrote:

RoversMCMLXXV wrote:

fanny_tickler. wrote: What a joke of a club. Classless supporters pelting the owners with snowballs.. Venky's are keeping you afloat, they have taken you on when no one else wanted you and the Walker Trust wanted shut asap, they have taken on your debt, invested £8M in a single player, manage a large wage bill, and have to put up with the worst set of supporters in the country demanding the sacking of anyone and everyone on a daily basis. If Venky's were to pull out, which wealthy investor is waiting in the wings ready to take on the shambles that is Blackburn Rovers? You may hate the Venky's but you're also completely dependent upon them.

Just like your dependent on Rovers to keep up this strange infatuation you appear to have. There really isn't much going on in Bonleh village is there? Before you post your poison, have a think about the catalogue of shameful events surrounding your gobsh1te supporters and poxy cardboard club over the years.

Apologies - "A SECTION of classless supporters pelting the owners with snowballs." Yes, all quiet on the Claret front, just a third straight league win with no goals conceded for the one-man poxy, cardboard team that is Burnley.

To all Burnley fans on these pages, enjoy it while you can. It will not last.

nothing lasts forever as you lot are now underlining.
never laughed so long and so loud for years.
keep it coming
Charlie Cairolli's Rovers ............lighting up the football world (for all the wrong reasons)

UTC

jgb12348 wrote:
Hendry on 8k a week !!!!!!!! shameful.
Would barely pay his outstanding debts,would be better spent on fitness machines,my god do they need it !!!!
ALL OF THEM.

A Darener wrote:
They have gone for Portmouth staff because they are experienced...not in football matters but in the ins and outs of avoiding bankruptcy.

fanny_tickler. wrote:
What a joke of a club. Classless supporters pelting the owners with snowballs.. Venky's are keeping you afloat, they have taken you on when no one else wanted you and the Walker Trust wanted shut asap, they have taken on your debt, invested £8M in a single player, manage a large wage bill, and have to put up with the worst set of supporters in the country demanding the sacking of anyone and everyone on a daily basis. If Venky's were to pull out, which wealthy investor is waiting in the wings ready to take on the shambles that is Blackburn Rovers? You may hate the Venky's but you're also completely dependent upon them.

leitchy wrote:

A Darener wrote:
They have gone for Portmouth staff because they are experienced...not in football matters but in the ins and outs of avoiding bankruptcy.

Or perhaps Appleton just knows the coaches from his past and want to work with them again !!

Will P wrote:

unclejacklegend wrote:

Riverside 7 wrote:
Well lets start with clearing out the deadwood at the club and make way for new recruits and our own youngsters.

Givet - I used to like his enthusiasm and commitment but after his 2 fall outs with Kean and his heart problems he dosn't seem to be the same player.
He has not been first choice for our last 3 managers - Berg, Bowyer & now Appleton and he must be on big wages. SELL

Dunn - Whilst he is a true Rovers fan, we must not let this overshadow the fact that he simply does not play enough games. He has made just 6 appearances out of 29 games this season. I have seen players recover from cruciate ligament injuries quicker that Dunn does from a calf strain. PAY UP HIS CONTRACT - RELEASE

Formica - he is not even a regular in the Championship. Kean/JA paid £3.5M for him. We would be lucky to get £1M for him. Neverthelss - SELL

Portuguese contingent - of the 6 players that Shebby signed from Portugal, only Fabio Nunes has showed that he has a chance of making it in England.
Most of the Portuguese players have not featured, especially since the colder weather started in November.
Gomes was a classy player and after a bright start to the season he is certainly not justifying the huge wages he is on. SELL / RELEASE

Etuhu - unless Appleton can find a way for him to play along side Murphy (I believe that he has already spoken to Roy Hodgson about this) then he should also go. He is another on big wages and has not impressed.
SELL

Robinson - how does a 33 year old professional sportsman become so overweight. Answer - lack of commitment. SELL

Olsson - over-rated as a full back. In my opinion, his best position is left side of midfield. If we can get over £4M for him - SELL

Dann - has certainly been a big disappointment since his arrival for around £6M. He makes too many mistakes. If we can get over £4M I would SELL.

Slew - I understand that he is now back at the club but he has hardly featured in the first team squad. Bought by Kean as one for the future! SELL

I am sure that I have missed quite a few out, but it shows the size of the task that Appleton now has.

Good luck. You are going to need it.

Hanley - not quick enough, doesn't win enough headers for a CB and panics with the ball, poor positionally due to lack of experience and no good looking to dann for inspiration. Fine as backup as under allardyce but not good enough for first string yet.

Murphy - lazy, slow, uninspiring (especially for a captain) doesn't lead by example, poor distribution, massive wages. A handful of acceptable at best performances in a rovers shirt.

Kazim Richards - trips over his bottom lip when asked to play wide rather than up front, arrogant, only chases down and puts effort in when he sees fit.
spends 90% of the game strutting around like he runs the place. Decent when he can be bothered but poor all day Saturday apart from 10 mins after half time.

Lowe- 2 or 3 cracking long balls and works hard but generally not gifted enough for a team which is supposed to be chasing promotion.

Big job on for Appleton.

How about the following:-

1) Marlon King - free transfer, he can play alongside Rhodes in home games. This would be until Leon Best comes back, and in case Best's injury re-occurs.

2) Graham Dorrans - No clue but transfer listed. Can play as a left midfielder or as a central midfielder. Better work rate and passing than current central midfielders.

3) Alberto Botia - Centre back for Sevilla. Fringe player for their first team, but is a better player than what we currently have. Played alongside Rochina for Barcelona B team.

4) Albert Adomah - £1m (approx.). Winger for Bristol City, should really be playing football in the Premier League, hence Swansea wanting him.

5) Younousse Sankhare - Midfielder for Valenciennes in Ligue 1 of France. Played twice this season and was sold by PSG as soon as money bags came in.

Just some suggestions, I just think it shows that there are players out there, you just have to look hard. Swansea and Newcastle have become masters at it (I know they are PL but you know what i'm saying).

Harwoodstblue wrote:

LittleRonnieHildersl

ey wrote:

J.C - Rishton wrote:

1952 rover wrote:

J.C - Rishton wrote:

RoversSwiss wrote:
If they don't say anything they are ignoring the fans, if they do say something it's a conspiracy!! Appleton has a very tough job with sub standard players, a job being made 100 times more difficult by the boo-boys. What he said is correct, although I cant share his optimism.

Well what are supporters to do when they are treated so shamefully by the owners for so long??????????????

Instead of pathetically constantly blaming your long suffering fellow supporters why don't you (just for once) blame the people who are actually to blame - THE OWNERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - if they stoped running the club into the ground and stoped treating the supporters like dirt then supporters wouldnt do what human beings do in that situation - which is complain and moan.

So why call Appleton then ?

I don't think I did call Appleton - read what I said again, I never mentioned his name

For me - Venkys dragging the club down and so are some of the supporters! I wouldn't to play in that atmosphere.....see also Newcastle at the weekend, fans started moaning - team lost.

The problem is that a lot of those moaning can't offer a constructive alternative - other than moaning, getting on the players backs etc A good solution would be Venky's giving a stake of the club to the Trust - a set up a bit like Swansea. The Trust would never be able to afford to run the club in prem or championship under curent models. Unless there is a sugar Daddy amongst the moaners then I don't se a lot of alternaives and I don't think booing, shouting abuse, chucking snowballs etc is going to help anyone.

I agree a sensible solution would be for Venkys to give up a stake of the club to the fans. It works at Swansea but up to now Venkys have shown that they 'don't do sensible.' It doesn't seem to be a word in their vocabulary.

BRFC75 wrote:

jgb12348 wrote: Hendry on 8k a week !!!!!!!! shameful. Would barely pay his outstanding debts,would be better spent on fitness machines,my god do they need it !!!! ALL OF THEM.

C`mon You don`t expect HENDRY to pay his debts he CAN`T afford it ! HE SAID that himself. HENDRY a genuine man ? a legend ? is he helping Rovers right now or is he anothet on the gravy train ? milking the club ? Some facts . Hendry has got a 2 Million Pound Pension POT , he rents a 1 million pound house ,makes 8,000 pounds a week at Rovers , his kids go to the most expensive private schools etc. etc. but still he cannot pay one pound back to his 2.2 million pounds of creditors he owes ,particularly to all the small people he owes, all the hard working decent people that loaned him money on the strength ,of waht was later found out as lies, to try and help the ingrate , all the tradesmen etc he still owes thousand to ,and simply because he went to court and some majistrate in Blackpool said O.K your bankrupt now ,you don`t have to pay any of these people back the money they loaned you , the stupid ar5e thinks he does not owe anymore ,but now he is back living the high life.

unclejacklegend wrote:

Will P wrote:

unclejacklegend wrote:

Riverside 7 wrote:
Well lets start with clearing out the deadwood at the club and make way for new recruits and our own youngsters.

Givet - I used to like his enthusiasm and commitment but after his 2 fall outs with Kean and his heart problems he dosn't seem to be the same player.
He has not been first choice for our last 3 managers - Berg, Bowyer & now Appleton and he must be on big wages. SELL

Dunn - Whilst he is a true Rovers fan, we must not let this overshadow the fact that he simply does not play enough games. He has made just 6 appearances out of 29 games this season. I have seen players recover from cruciate ligament injuries quicker that Dunn does from a calf strain. PAY UP HIS CONTRACT - RELEASE

Formica - he is not even a regular in the Championship. Kean/JA paid £3.5M for him. We would be lucky to get £1M for him. Neverthelss - SELL

Portuguese contingent - of the 6 players that Shebby signed from Portugal, only Fabio Nunes has showed that he has a chance of making it in England.
Most of the Portuguese players have not featured, especially since the colder weather started in November.
Gomes was a classy player and after a bright start to the season he is certainly not justifying the huge wages he is on. SELL / RELEASE

Etuhu - unless Appleton can find a way for him to play along side Murphy (I believe that he has already spoken to Roy Hodgson about this) then he should also go. He is another on big wages and has not impressed.
SELL

Robinson - how does a 33 year old professional sportsman become so overweight. Answer - lack of commitment. SELL

Olsson - over-rated as a full back. In my opinion, his best position is left side of midfield. If we can get over £4M for him - SELL

Dann - has certainly been a big disappointment since his arrival for around £6M. He makes too many mistakes. If we can get over £4M I would SELL.

Slew - I understand that he is now back at the club but he has hardly featured in the first team squad. Bought by Kean as one for the future! SELL

I am sure that I have missed quite a few out, but it shows the size of the task that Appleton now has.

Good luck. You are going to need it.

Hanley - not quick enough, doesn't win enough headers for a CB and panics with the ball, poor positionally due to lack of experience and no good looking to dann for inspiration. Fine as backup as under allardyce but not good enough for first string yet.

Murphy - lazy, slow, uninspiring (especially for a captain) doesn't lead by example, poor distribution, massive wages. A handful of acceptable at best performances in a rovers shirt.

Kazim Richards - trips over his bottom lip when asked to play wide rather than up front, arrogant, only chases down and puts effort in when he sees fit.
spends 90% of the game strutting around like he runs the place. Decent when he can be bothered but poor all day Saturday apart from 10 mins after half time.

Lowe- 2 or 3 cracking long balls and works hard but generally not gifted enough for a team which is supposed to be chasing promotion.

Big job on for Appleton.

How about the following:-

1) Marlon King - free transfer, he can play alongside Rhodes in home games. This would be until Leon Best comes back, and in case Best's injury re-occurs.

2) Graham Dorrans - No clue but transfer listed. Can play as a left midfielder or as a central midfielder. Better work rate and passing than current central midfielders.

3) Alberto Botia - Centre back for Sevilla. Fringe player for their first team, but is a better player than what we currently have. Played alongside Rochina for Barcelona B team.

4) Albert Adomah - £1m (approx.). Winger for Bristol City, should really be playing football in the Premier League, hence Swansea wanting him.

5) Younousse Sankhare - Midfielder for Valenciennes in Ligue 1 of France. Played twice this season and was sold by PSG as soon as money bags came in.

Just some suggestions, I just think it shows that there are players out there, you just have to look hard. Swansea and Newcastle have become masters at it (I know they are PL but you know what i'm saying).

I don't know much about those players besides dorrans and king. All I do know is that we need grafters in this league and at present only Rhodes and 1 or 2 others are doing that. Poor sides are coming to ewood and leaving with points through nothing more than hard work and good organisation. Tippy tappy premier league cast offs like murphy Etuhu and dann aren't right for this league because they think they are better than they are and they can't deal with 10 players with no egos who will work solidly for 90mins.

To.guy wrote:
With regard to Dunn, I believe when Shebby said on radio that he was injured, an anonymous person rang in to say that wasnt true (probably Dunn or his granddad). I also saw Salgado on twitter talking about his situation with contracts at Rovers and about Robinson so could be both Dunn and Robinson are in the situation Salgado, Nelsen, Roberts were in. If that's true it means nothing has changed. Some on here say Dunny is past it now but how do we know? He hasnt been allowed to play and I cant truly say he is worse than the dross we have in that midfield at the moment and at least he wants Rovers to do well.

Riverside 7 wrote:

To.guy wrote:

With regard to Dunn, I believe when Shebby said on radio that he was injured, an anonymous person rang in to say that wasnt true (probably Dunn or his granddad). I also saw Salgado on twitter talking about his situation with contracts at Rovers and about Robinson so could be both Dunn and Robinson are in the situation Salgado, Nelsen, Roberts were in. If that's true it means nothing has changed. Some on here say Dunny is past it now but how do we know? He hasnt been allowed to play and I cant truly say he is worse than the dross we have in that midfield at the moment and at least he wants Rovers to do well.

So what is it then?

Is Dunn injured or can he not play due to contractual issues?

Either way the situation needs resolving asap.
He is on very high wages until June 2013 - for what?

Perhaps Andy Cryer can find out for us?

Personally, as a Rovers' fan - I would play for the club for free.

burnleyglentoran wrote:
B*******d Rovers have announced that, on tuesday night, Shebby Singh will make the half draw.

The unlucky winner will be next months manager!

"Chumpionship" - Staying down 4eva!

burnleyglentoran wrote:
B*******d Rovers have announced that, on tuesday night, Shebby Singh will make the half draw.

The unlucky winner will be next months manager!

"Chumpionship" - Staying down 4eva!

benal13 wrote:
bradley orr back after weekend from ipswich bet thats lifted the gloom round ewood!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jarrod Schulz Bearded Wonder wrote:

Harwoodstblue wrote:

LittleRonnieHildersl


ey wrote:

J.C - Rishton wrote:

1952 rover wrote:

J.C - Rishton wrote:

RoversSwiss wrote:
If they don't say anything they are ignoring the fans, if they do say something it's a conspiracy!! Appleton has a very tough job with sub standard players, a job being made 100 times more difficult by the boo-boys. What he said is correct, although I cant share his optimism.

Well what are supporters to do when they are treated so shamefully by the owners for so long??????????????

Instead of pathetically constantly blaming your long suffering fellow supporters why don't you (just for once) blame the people who are actually to blame - THE OWNERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - if they stoped running the club into the ground and stoped treating the supporters like dirt then supporters wouldnt do what human beings do in that situation - which is complain and moan.

So why call Appleton then ?

I don't think I did call Appleton - read what I said again, I never mentioned his name

For me - Venkys dragging the club down and so are some of the supporters! I wouldn't to play in that atmosphere.....see also Newcastle at the weekend, fans started moaning - team lost.

The problem is that a lot of those moaning can't offer a constructive alternative - other than moaning, getting on the players backs etc A good solution would be Venky's giving a stake of the club to the Trust - a set up a bit like Swansea. The Trust would never be able to afford to run the club in prem or championship under curent models. Unless there is a sugar Daddy amongst the moaners then I don't se a lot of alternaives and I don't think booing, shouting abuse, chucking snowballs etc is going to help anyone.

I agree a sensible solution would be for Venkys to give up a stake of the club to the fans. It works at Swansea but up to now Venkys have shown that they 'don't do sensible.' It doesn't seem to be a word in their vocabulary.

Which fans would that be, the ones calling them scum or the ones pelting them with snowballs, some of you guys are totally removed from reality if you think threatening their little girl is going to make them get round the table all cosey like.
What have you had for breakfast?

Joey99 wrote:
Several Website including BBC Sport report that Orr will be recalled.

But new boss Appleton is keen for him to return to Ewood Park, saying he will be like a "new signing" for the club. Steve Kean MKII anyone?

Road Runner Road Runner wrote:

kfc yummy wrote:

Road Runner Road Runner wrote:
Researching our history, and handed this on Saturday by a long time fellow Rover I put forth this extract for your eye's only:

The first provincial team to win the Association Cup, in 1883, beating the Old Etonians 2 - 1, after an extra half hour, Mr. T. Hacking, who kept goal for them in that celebrated contest, again donned the jersey at Ewood Park in March, 1892, giving an exhibition that was a revelation to those who had not previously seen him in action.
At one time football partisans whose real zeal outran their discretion were in the habit of relieving their feelings bu pelting opponents with stones and mud. It was great sport while it lasted, though those foolish enough to indulge in it had scant regard for the trouble it might cause. For example, when Burnley were here in December, 1892, they complained of the liveliness of their journey to the railway station. They had lost an exciting match by 2-0. In the last few minutes the referee had found it necessary to order a player on each side to leave the field. Rightly or wrongly, a section of the crowd believed that the visitors were to blame for what had happened. As a sequel, Burnley alleged that they were bombarded with missiles as they drove in a wagonette along Bolton Road. Jack Hillman, their goalkeeper was reported to have been struck in the face by a stone, and the players generally were said to have had narrow escapes from injury.
When the matter was investigated by a commission of the Football Association the Rovers club put in affidavits to the effect that there was no stone-throwing within at least 200 yards of Ewood Park, and as far as they knew nothing of the kind took place at that distance. The club were honorably acquitted, the commission dismissing the appeal and holding that no blame attached to the Rovers committee. They suggested, however, that it would have been more prudent if protection had been provided for the Burnley team until they reached the town. As the complainants had asked not for a penalty, but for a ruling on the subject, they were equally satisfied with the decision.

Arte et labore

What is the point of this post.

Lost on you, obviously !

Will P wrote:

unclejacklegend wrote:

Riverside 7 wrote:
Well lets start with clearing out the deadwood at the club and make way for new recruits and our own youngsters.

Givet - I used to like his enthusiasm and commitment but after his 2 fall outs with Kean and his heart problems he dosn't seem to be the same player.
He has not been first choice for our last 3 managers - Berg, Bowyer & now Appleton and he must be on big wages. SELL

Dunn - Whilst he is a true Rovers fan, we must not let this overshadow the fact that he simply does not play enough games. He has made just 6 appearances out of 29 games this season. I have seen players recover from cruciate ligament injuries quicker that Dunn does from a calf strain. PAY UP HIS CONTRACT - RELEASE

Formica - he is not even a regular in the Championship. Kean/JA paid £3.5M for him. We would be lucky to get £1M for him. Neverthelss - SELL

Portuguese contingent - of the 6 players that Shebby signed from Portugal, only Fabio Nunes has showed that he has a chance of making it in England.
Most of the Portuguese players have not featured, especially since the colder weather started in November.
Gomes was a classy player and after a bright start to the season he is certainly not justifying the huge wages he is on. SELL / RELEASE

Etuhu - unless Appleton can find a way for him to play along side Murphy (I believe that he has already spoken to Roy Hodgson about this) then he should also go. He is another on big wages and has not impressed.
SELL

Robinson - how does a 33 year old professional sportsman become so overweight. Answer - lack of commitment. SELL

Olsson - over-rated as a full back. In my opinion, his best position is left side of midfield. If we can get over £4M for him - SELL

Dann - has certainly been a big disappointment since his arrival for around £6M. He makes too many mistakes. If we can get over £4M I would SELL.

Slew - I understand that he is now back at the club but he has hardly featured in the first team squad. Bought by Kean as one for the future! SELL

I am sure that I have missed quite a few out, but it shows the size of the task that Appleton now has.

Good luck. You are going to need it.

Hanley - not quick enough, doesn't win enough headers for a CB and panics with the ball, poor positionally due to lack of experience and no good looking to dann for inspiration. Fine as backup as under allardyce but not good enough for first string yet.

Murphy - lazy, slow, uninspiring (especially for a captain) doesn't lead by example, poor distribution, massive wages. A handful of acceptable at best performances in a rovers shirt.

Kazim Richards - trips over his bottom lip when asked to play wide rather than up front, arrogant, only chases down and puts effort in when he sees fit.
spends 90% of the game strutting around like he runs the place. Decent when he can be bothered but poor all day Saturday apart from 10 mins after half time.

Lowe- 2 or 3 cracking long balls and works hard but generally not gifted enough for a team which is supposed to be chasing promotion.

Big job on for Appleton.

How about the following:-

1) Marlon King - free transfer, he can play alongside Rhodes in home games. This would be until Leon Best comes back, and in case Best's injury re-occurs.

2) Graham Dorrans - No clue but transfer listed. Can play as a left midfielder or as a central midfielder. Better work rate and passing than current central midfielders.

3) Alberto Botia - Centre back for Sevilla. Fringe player for their first team, but is a better player than what we currently have. Played alongside Rochina for Barcelona B team.

4) Albert Adomah - £1m (approx.). Winger for Bristol City, should really be playing football in the Premier League, hence Swansea wanting him.

5) Younousse Sankhare - Midfielder for Valenciennes in Ligue 1 of France. Played twice this season and was sold by PSG as soon as money bags came in.

Just some suggestions, I just think it shows that there are players out there, you just have to look hard. Swansea and Newcastle have become masters at it (I know they are PL but you know what i'm saying).

A Darener wrote:

benal13 wrote:
bradley orr back after weekend from ipswich bet thats lifted the gloom round ewood!!!!!!!!!!!!

Saved!

wolsty wrote:

burnleyglentoran wrote:
B*******d Rovers have announced that, on tuesday night, Shebby Singh will make the half draw.

The unlucky winner will be next months manager!

"Chumpionship" - Staying down 4eva!

tell me dingle,whats all these reports down south ? that your great striker could be on his way to bonny SCOTLAND playing for CELTIC,hope its true that way you lot will go to your pages and have a wee chat together have a nice day

A Darener wrote:
Whilst not condoning the actions of fans who threw snowballs at the Venky's it is fully understandable. Let us hope that they realise they are on a hiding to nothing. They cannot get the majority of fans on side whatever they do. The only logical conclusion for the fiasco that is BRFC is to admit defeat, something they are now used to and put the club up for sale now, in the hope somebody will emerge to save the club. Not hopeful but unless they try things will only get worse.

baldie wrote:

A Darener wrote:
Whilst not condoning the actions of fans who threw snowballs at the Venky's it is fully understandable. Let us hope that they realise they are on a hiding to nothing. They cannot get the majority of fans on side whatever they do. The only logical conclusion for the fiasco that is BRFC is to admit defeat, something they are now used to and put the club up for sale now, in the hope somebody will emerge to save the club. Not hopeful but unless they try things will only get worse.

It isn't understandable,and by saying so,you are condoning it.It was nothing short of a disgrace.

A Darener wrote:
There is now no way back for the Venky's. they must realise after Saturday that they are not wanted. But to leave after 65 minutes was just to stick two fingers up to the fans. They are treating the fans with such disdain that even the lowest caste in India would not put up with them.

baldie wrote:

A Darener wrote:
Whilst not condoning the actions of fans who threw snowballs at the Venky's it is fully understandable. Let us hope that they realise they are on a hiding to nothing. They cannot get the majority of fans on side whatever they do. The only logical conclusion for the fiasco that is BRFC is to admit defeat, something they are now used to and put the club up for sale now, in the hope somebody will emerge to save the club. Not hopeful but unless they try things will only get worse.

It isn't understandable,and by saying so,you are condoning it.It was nothing short of a disgrace.

Stone Island: wrote:

Will P wrote:

unclejacklegend wrote:

Riverside 7 wrote:
Well lets start with clearing out the deadwood at the club and make way for new recruits and our own youngsters.

Givet - I used to like his enthusiasm and commitment but after his 2 fall outs with Kean and his heart problems he dosn't seem to be the same player.
He has not been first choice for our last 3 managers - Berg, Bowyer & now Appleton and he must be on big wages. SELL

Dunn - Whilst he is a true Rovers fan, we must not let this overshadow the fact that he simply does not play enough games. He has made just 6 appearances out of 29 games this season. I have seen players recover from cruciate ligament injuries quicker that Dunn does from a calf strain. PAY UP HIS CONTRACT - RELEASE

Formica - he is not even a regular in the Championship. Kean/JA paid £3.5M for him. We would be lucky to get £1M for him. Neverthelss - SELL

Portuguese contingent - of the 6 players that Shebby signed from Portugal, only Fabio Nunes has showed that he has a chance of making it in England.
Most of the Portuguese players have not featured, especially since the colder weather started in November.
Gomes was a classy player and after a bright start to the season he is certainly not justifying the huge wages he is on. SELL / RELEASE

Etuhu - unless Appleton can find a way for him to play along side Murphy (I believe that he has already spoken to Roy Hodgson about this) then he should also go. He is another on big wages and has not impressed.
SELL

Robinson - how does a 33 year old professional sportsman become so overweight. Answer - lack of commitment. SELL

Olsson - over-rated as a full back. In my opinion, his best position is left side of midfield. If we can get over £4M for him - SELL

Dann - has certainly been a big disappointment since his arrival for around £6M. He makes too many mistakes. If we can get over £4M I would SELL.

Slew - I understand that he is now back at the club but he has hardly featured in the first team squad. Bought by Kean as one for the future! SELL

I am sure that I have missed quite a few out, but it shows the size of the task that Appleton now has.

Good luck. You are going to need it.

Hanley - not quick enough, doesn't win enough headers for a CB and panics with the ball, poor positionally due to lack of experience and no good looking to dann for inspiration. Fine as backup as under allardyce but not good enough for first string yet.

Murphy - lazy, slow, uninspiring (especially for a captain) doesn't lead by example, poor distribution, massive wages. A handful of acceptable at best performances in a rovers shirt.

Kazim Richards - trips over his bottom lip when asked to play wide rather than up front, arrogant, only chases down and puts effort in when he sees fit.
spends 90% of the game strutting around like he runs the place. Decent when he can be bothered but poor all day Saturday apart from 10 mins after half time.

Lowe- 2 or 3 cracking long balls and works hard but generally not gifted enough for a team which is supposed to be chasing promotion.

Big job on for Appleton.

How about the following:-

1) Marlon King - free transfer, he can play alongside Rhodes in home games. This would be until Leon Best comes back, and in case Best's injury re-occurs.

2) Graham Dorrans - No clue but transfer listed. Can play as a left midfielder or as a central midfielder. Better work rate and passing than current central midfielders.

3) Alberto Botia - Centre back for Sevilla. Fringe player for their first team, but is a better player than what we currently have. Played alongside Rochina for Barcelona B team.

4) Albert Adomah - £1m (approx.). Winger for Bristol City, should really be playing football in the Premier League, hence Swansea wanting him.

5) Younousse Sankhare - Midfielder for Valenciennes in Ligue 1 of France. Played twice this season and was sold by PSG as soon as money bags came in.

Just some suggestions, I just think it shows that there are players out there, you just have to look hard. Swansea and Newcastle have become masters at it (I know they are PL but you know what i'm saying).

Would that be the same Marlon King (MK) that has a string of criminal convictions? Would that be the same MK that has served TWO jail sentences? Would that be the same MK that is on the sex offenders register?

I doubt our new PR gurus would approve. Then again, after Saturday's PR own goal, they probably would.

dangerous dave wrote:

baldie wrote:

A Darener wrote:
Whilst not condoning the actions of fans who threw snowballs at the Venky's it is fully understandable. Let us hope that they realise they are on a hiding to nothing. They cannot get the majority of fans on side whatever they do. The only logical conclusion for the fiasco that is BRFC is to admit defeat, something they are now used to and put the club up for sale now, in the hope somebody will emerge to save the club. Not hopeful but unless they try things will only get worse.

It isn't understandable,and by saying so,you are condoning it.It was nothing short of a disgrace.

Baldie - are you the Agnew in disguise!!!!!!!!!!!!

!!!!!!
The Venkys should surely realize that the fans are sick to death of their promises/lies and should put the club up for sale - they and Messrs Shaw Agnew Singh Hendry are not wanted at Ewood - we want Owners/Directors with footballing ability/credibility and a 'true ambition' to take the club forward instead of second rate signings/appointment

s thus promising nothing!!!!!!!!!!!!!

!!!!
And yes the fans every right to demonstrate their feelings - the Venkys knew exactly what to expect upon their arrival at Ewood in their Rolls fleet - and should have had more sense than to put a child through such an experience - more fool them.
OUT WITH THE LOT OF THEM

Jarrod Schulz Bearded Wonder wrote:

A Darener wrote:
There is now no way back for the Venky's. they must realise after Saturday that they are not wanted. But to leave after 65 minutes was just to stick two fingers up to the fans. They are treating the fans with such disdain that even the lowest caste in India would not put up with them.

The fans that had chamted disgusting slogas at their offspring and then pelted them with snowballs you mean.
Grow up lad.

A Darener wrote:

baldie wrote:

A Darener wrote:
Whilst not condoning the actions of fans who threw snowballs at the Venky's it is fully understandable. Let us hope that they realise they are on a hiding to nothing. They cannot get the majority of fans on side whatever they do. The only logical conclusion for the fiasco that is BRFC is to admit defeat, something they are now used to and put the club up for sale now, in the hope somebody will emerge to save the club. Not hopeful but unless they try things will only get worse.

It isn't understandable,and by saying so,you are condoning it.It was nothing short of a disgrace.

As somebody some where quoted. Thank goodness they don't own a Club in Columbia!

Jarrod Schulz Bearded Wonder wrote:

A Darener wrote:
There is now no way back for the Venky's. they must realise after Saturday that they are not wanted. But to leave after 65 minutes was just to stick two fingers up to the fans. They are treating the fans with such disdain that even the lowest caste in India would not put up with them.

The fans that had chamted disgusting slogas at their offspring and then pelted them with snowballs you mean.
Grow up lad.

Jarrod Schulz Bearded Wonder wrote:

A Darener wrote:
There is now no way back for the Venky's. they must realise after Saturday that they are not wanted. But to leave after 65 minutes was just to stick two fingers up to the fans. They are treating the fans with such disdain that even the lowest caste in India would not put up with them.

The fans that had chamted disgusting slogas at their offspring and then pelted them with snowballs you mean.
Grow up lad.

To.guy wrote:

Jarrod Schulz Bearded Wonder wrote:

A Darener wrote:
There is now no way back for the Venky's. they must realise after Saturday that they are not wanted. But to leave after 65 minutes was just to stick two fingers up to the fans. They are treating the fans with such disdain that even the lowest caste in India would not put up with them.

The fans that had chamted disgusting slogas at their offspring and then pelted them with snowballs you mean.
Grow up lad.

How many of those fans do you think there were? Have you considered that some of them might not even have been Rovers fans in the true sense e.g. they turned up for the trouble and went away without even going into the game. Have you wondered why Blackburn Rovers didn't anticipate trouble given that they allegedly advised Steve Kean to have 24/7 protection? Why then did they think it appropriate to allow 'fans' to gather in such close proximity to where the cars were pulling up and unloading when they could so easily and with common sense have blocked off that section for a short time? Did those organisers at the club not care enough? Had I been in charge, there is no way I would have had them unloading cars so close to a gathering crowd. It was senseless. They knew there wouldnt be a welcoming party. Who is in charge there now for safety and security? Flippin heck, they had more security measures at the ground last season when they were frisking us all for banners and chickens. I dont advocate aggression, abuse or anything although I can understand why fans feel so angry with Venkys, I wouldnt and dont voice that but you have to think outside the box on this one because some things dont add up.

glp wrote:

Jarrod Schulz Bearded Wonder wrote:

A Darener wrote:
There is now no way back for the Venky's. they must realise after Saturday that they are not wanted. But to leave after 65 minutes was just to stick two fingers up to the fans. They are treating the fans with such disdain that even the lowest caste in India would not put up with them.

The fans that had chamted disgusting slogas at their offspring and then pelted them with snowballs you mean.
Grow up lad.

I was not there on Saturday and am confused as to what happen. The fan base for Venkys Blackburn Rovers is usually stated at about 13.600. Were over 13,000 fans shouting abuse and throwing snowballs at Venkys. or as the fanbase reduced so badly it is now down to few idiot morons that were reported to be shouting abuse anbd throwing snowballs, could somebody clarify this for me please ??

Jarrod Schulz Bearded Wonder wrote:

To.guy wrote:

Jarrod Schulz Bearded Wonder wrote:

A Darener wrote:
There is now no way back for the Venky's. they must realise after Saturday that they are not wanted. But to leave after 65 minutes was just to stick two fingers up to the fans. They are treating the fans with such disdain that even the lowest caste in India would not put up with them.

The fans that had chamted disgusting slogas at their offspring and then pelted them with snowballs you mean.
Grow up lad.

How many of those fans do you think there were? Have you considered that some of them might not even have been Rovers fans in the true sense e.g. they turned up for the trouble and went away without even going into the game. Have you wondered why Blackburn Rovers didn't anticipate trouble given that they allegedly advised Steve Kean to have 24/7 protection? Why then did they think it appropriate to allow 'fans' to gather in such close proximity to where the cars were pulling up and unloading when they could so easily and with common sense have blocked off that section for a short time? Did those organisers at the club not care enough? Had I been in charge, there is no way I would have had them unloading cars so close to a gathering crowd. It was senseless. They knew there wouldnt be a welcoming party. Who is in charge there now for safety and security? Flippin heck, they had more security measures at the ground last season when they were frisking us all for banners and chickens. I dont advocate aggression, abuse or anything although I can understand why fans feel so angry with Venkys, I wouldnt and dont voice that but you have to think outside the box on this one because some things dont add up.

What a crock, so some people who have no affiliation with the club turned up to cause trounle to make us look bad.
My goodness, what next Alien abduction. One conspiracy to far for me. It was Rovers fans making us look like a bunch of neanderthals.
But its okay isn't it because instead of ousting these mongs we will say they don't belong to us, they came from planet mongo and now they've gone back home.
Total embarrssment to the badge

dangerous dave wrote:

baldie wrote:

A Darener wrote:
Whilst not condoning the actions of fans who threw snowballs at the Venky's it is fully understandable. Let us hope that they realise they are on a hiding to nothing. They cannot get the majority of fans on side whatever they do. The only logical conclusion for the fiasco that is BRFC is to admit defeat, something they are now used to and put the club up for sale now, in the hope somebody will emerge to save the club. Not hopeful but unless they try things will only get worse.

It isn't understandable,and by saying so,you are condoning it.It was nothing short of a disgrace.

Baldie - are you the Agnew in disguise!!!!!!!!!!!!

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The Venkys should surely realize that the fans are sick to death of their promises/lies and should put the club up for sale - they and Messrs Shaw Agnew Singh Hendry are not wanted at Ewood - we want Owners/Directors with footballing ability/credibility and a 'true ambition' to take the club forward instead of second rate signings/appointment

s thus promising nothing!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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And yes the fans every right to demonstrate their feelings - the Venkys knew exactly what to expect upon their arrival at Ewood in their Rolls fleet - and should have had more sense than to put a child through such an experience - more fool them.
OUT WITH THE LOT OF THEM

1952 rover wrote:

kazluvsrovers wrote:
No sh!t Sherlock!!!!

Why be so arrogant.

Angry From Accrington wrote:

rovertillidie wrote:
Appleton has now seen his team first hand and witnessed what we have seen all this season....poor performances. Hopefully he has recognised that this squad ASSEMBLED BY KEAN (lets not forget that.... Berg only brought in Josh King.....is simply not good enough in all departments. Poor in defence, awful in centre midfield, no real width and our only bright spot Jordan Rhodes who feeds off scraps.

More to the point........

Can someone tell me how CKR goes from a man possessed and fully committed against Wolves to someone who appeared to lack any interest whatsoever especially in the first half. It seemed to me like he and the rest of the players had decided they were going to show the club they did not welcome the change in manager....this is totally unacceptable they are all paid excellent wages and the poor sods that turned up in poor weather to sit in the stands (including me) had to suffer what can only be described as a pathetic display. It makes my blood boil these really are a set of overpaid prima donnas and yes I will be there tomorrow but am expecting a lot more committment if not quality from them. We can only hope!!

Wrong! The squad was not assembled by Kean. To blame him for the players at this club is like blaming Ronald MacDonald for endorsement in Bugers! He had these players thrust upon him by self serving agents and advisors out to make an easy rupee out of well intentioned but naiive owners

To.guy wrote:

Jarrod Schulz Bearded Wonder wrote:

To.guy wrote:

Jarrod Schulz Bearded Wonder wrote:

A Darener wrote:
There is now no way back for the Venky's. they must realise after Saturday that they are not wanted. But to leave after 65 minutes was just to stick two fingers up to the fans. They are treating the fans with such disdain that even the lowest caste in India would not put up with them.

The fans that had chamted disgusting slogas at their offspring and then pelted them with snowballs you mean.
Grow up lad.

How many of those fans do you think there were? Have you considered that some of them might not even have been Rovers fans in the true sense e.g. they turned up for the trouble and went away without even going into the game. Have you wondered why Blackburn Rovers didn't anticipate trouble given that they allegedly advised Steve Kean to have 24/7 protection? Why then did they think it appropriate to allow 'fans' to gather in such close proximity to where the cars were pulling up and unloading when they could so easily and with common sense have blocked off that section for a short time? Did those organisers at the club not care enough? Had I been in charge, there is no way I would have had them unloading cars so close to a gathering crowd. It was senseless. They knew there wouldnt be a welcoming party. Who is in charge there now for safety and security? Flippin heck, they had more security measures at the ground last season when they were frisking us all for banners and chickens. I dont advocate aggression, abuse or anything although I can understand why fans feel so angry with Venkys, I wouldnt and dont voice that but you have to think outside the box on this one because some things dont add up.

What a crock, so some people who have no affiliation with the club turned up to cause trounle to make us look bad.
My goodness, what next Alien abduction. One conspiracy to far for me. It was Rovers fans making us look like a bunch of neanderthals.
But its okay isn't it because instead of ousting these mongs we will say they don't belong to us, they came from planet mongo and now they've gone back home.
Total embarrssment to the badge

I think some people on here, you included are getting so mixed up that you are finding it difficult to understand the point people make and you twist it in your own anger. No I didnt say it was ok, no I didnt say they were aliens. I suggested as a possibility that some people go where the trouble is. I saw some doing it on Saturday so dont think it is that unbelievable. What I was referring to about things not adding up was the organisation for Venkys arrival which I find completely baffling and wonder why Blackburn Rovers didnt care enough to protect them from it. They have taken all sorts of extreme measures to stop fans protesting in the last 2 years. Frisking, drowning out chants with loud music, confiscating banners not only at Ewood but at away grounds. I cant tolerate people like you. You accuse others of something you are guilty of. Insulting, attacking and thinking you are right.

baldie wrote:

dangerous dave wrote:

baldie wrote:

A Darener wrote:
Whilst not condoning the actions of fans who threw snowballs at the Venky's it is fully understandable. Let us hope that they realise they are on a hiding to nothing. They cannot get the majority of fans on side whatever they do. The only logical conclusion for the fiasco that is BRFC is to admit defeat, something they are now used to and put the club up for sale now, in the hope somebody will emerge to save the club. Not hopeful but unless they try things will only get worse.

It isn't understandable,and by saying so,you are condoning it.It was nothing short of a disgrace.

Baldie - are you the Agnew in disguise!!!!!!!!!!!!


!!!!!!
The Venkys should surely realize that the fans are sick to death of their promises/lies and should put the club up for sale - they and Messrs Shaw Agnew Singh Hendry are not wanted at Ewood - we want Owners/Directors with footballing ability/credibility and a 'true ambition' to take the club forward instead of second rate signings/appointment


s thus promising nothing!!!!!!!!!!!!!


!!!!
And yes the fans every right to demonstrate their feelings - the Venkys knew exactly what to expect upon their arrival at Ewood in their Rolls fleet - and should have had more sense than to put a child through such an experience - more fool them.
OUT WITH THE LOT OF THEM

Of couse everyone has the right to demonstrate,after all,we are the demonstrator's club.
It's Monday,let's have a demonstration,never mind all that turning up and supporting nonsense,i'm gonna boycott this 3rd round cup tie even though i was'nt going anyway,but i'll turn up on Saturday cos we've got Everton at home.
Demonstrating and not going to games and garlic bread-it's the way future

juanbbien wrote:
Having had time to reflect on Saturdays Venky situation although I don't agree entirely with what went on,they didn't do themselves any favours arriving in personalised number plated Rolls Royces and parading in all aloof,like everything is going well and we are the problem,Going back to the team I don't think there is a manager anywhere who could make this set of has beens,and no hopers into a decent team,a barrel of dynamite up their rears wouldn't motivate them, they are just beyond it and should never have been signed,the big question is how do we get rid,and at what cost.

merlinrabbit wrote:

To.guy wrote:

Jarrod Schulz Bearded Wonder wrote:

To.guy wrote:

Jarrod Schulz Bearded Wonder wrote:

A Darener wrote:
There is now no way back for the Venky's. they must realise after Saturday that they are not wanted. But to leave after 65 minutes was just to stick two fingers up to the fans. They are treating the fans with such disdain that even the lowest caste in India would not put up with them.

The fans that had chamted disgusting slogas at their offspring and then pelted them with snowballs you mean.
Grow up lad.

How many of those fans do you think there were? Have you considered that some of them might not even have been Rovers fans in the true sense e.g. they turned up for the trouble and went away without even going into the game. Have you wondered why Blackburn Rovers didn't anticipate trouble given that they allegedly advised Steve Kean to have 24/7 protection? Why then did they think it appropriate to allow 'fans' to gather in such close proximity to where the cars were pulling up and unloading when they could so easily and with common sense have blocked off that section for a short time? Did those organisers at the club not care enough? Had I been in charge, there is no way I would have had them unloading cars so close to a gathering crowd. It was senseless. They knew there wouldnt be a welcoming party. Who is in charge there now for safety and security? Flippin heck, they had more security measures at the ground last season when they were frisking us all for banners and chickens. I dont advocate aggression, abuse or anything although I can understand why fans feel so angry with Venkys, I wouldnt and dont voice that but you have to think outside the box on this one because some things dont add up.

What a crock, so some people who have no affiliation with the club turned up to cause trounle to make us look bad.
My goodness, what next Alien abduction. One conspiracy to far for me. It was Rovers fans making us look like a bunch of neanderthals.
But its okay isn't it because instead of ousting these mongs we will say they don't belong to us, they came from planet mongo and now they've gone back home.
Total embarrssment to the badge

I think some people on here, you included are getting so mixed up that you are finding it difficult to understand the point people make and you twist it in your own anger. No I didnt say it was ok, no I didnt say they were aliens. I suggested as a possibility that some people go where the trouble is. I saw some doing it on Saturday so dont think it is that unbelievable. What I was referring to about things not adding up was the organisation for Venkys arrival which I find completely baffling and wonder why Blackburn Rovers didnt care enough to protect them from it. They have taken all sorts of extreme measures to stop fans protesting in the last 2 years. Frisking, drowning out chants with loud music, confiscating banners not only at Ewood but at away grounds. I cant tolerate people like you. You accuse others of something you are guilty of. Insulting, attacking and thinking you are right.

Jarrod, you are the crock mate. Total embarrassment to the badge? You've only just crawled out of the woodwork since this small demonstration happened and a handful of people behaved badly. Some could say To guy is justified is saying some are only interested in the 'trouble' aspect. You are an example of that. You're never made one positive contribution to the football discussion on here. You havent even posted on here. You seem only interested in the trouble. You have gone right over the top and seem to be hell bent on making it worse than it was. Your whining on about it is getting really boring. I'm beginning to wonder whether you arent one who is stoking the battle. Talk about the football and show us you even know what the badge is.

dangerous dave wrote:

baldie wrote:

dangerous dave wrote:

baldie wrote:

A Darener wrote:
Whilst not condoning the actions of fans who threw snowballs at the Venky's it is fully understandable. Let us hope that they realise they are on a hiding to nothing. They cannot get the majority of fans on side whatever they do. The only logical conclusion for the fiasco that is BRFC is to admit defeat, something they are now used to and put the club up for sale now, in the hope somebody will emerge to save the club. Not hopeful but unless they try things will only get worse.

It isn't understandable,and by saying so,you are condoning it.It was nothing short of a disgrace.

Baldie - are you the Agnew in disguise!!!!!!!!!!!!



!!!!!!
The Venkys should surely realize that the fans are sick to death of their promises/lies and should put the club up for sale - they and Messrs Shaw Agnew Singh Hendry are not wanted at Ewood - we want Owners/Directors with footballing ability/credibility and a 'true ambition' to take the club forward instead of second rate signings/appointment



s thus promising nothing!!!!!!!!!!!!!



!!!!
And yes the fans every right to demonstrate their feelings - the Venkys knew exactly what to expect upon their arrival at Ewood in their Rolls fleet - and should have had more sense than to put a child through such an experience - more fool them.
OUT WITH THE LOT OF THEM

Of couse everyone has the right to demonstrate,after all,we are the demonstrator's club.
It's Monday,let's have a demonstration,never mind all that turning up and supporting nonsense,i'm gonna boycott this 3rd round cup tie even though i was'nt going anyway,but i'll turn up on Saturday cos we've got Everton at home.
Demonstrating and not going to games and garlic bread-it's the way future

baldie - what a load of 'tripe' - have you had one pill to many!!!!!!!!!!

wilpshireover wrote:
BBC website says Orr coming back. Oh Eck! He was too slow to catch a cold before.

pbirty wrote:
godsake, what a load of `pish`, fans against fans, underachieving team, crap owners, small list of crap managers.lets look at the real picture. venkys are not, i repeat are not football people, they are business people. they will continue running rovers this way until the final parachute payment in two years time.after this they will sell, because they wont be able to milk any more millions out of us.`give them a chance` some posters say!!!!
we are being done over big time, and i cant see anything helping us but time.

Harwoodstblue wrote:

merlinrabbit wrote:

To.guy wrote:

Jarrod Schulz Bearded Wonder wrote:

To.guy wrote:

Jarrod Schulz Bearded Wonder wrote:

A Darener wrote:
There is now no way back for the Venky's. they must realise after Saturday that they are not wanted. But to leave after 65 minutes was just to stick two fingers up to the fans. They are treating the fans with such disdain that even the lowest caste in India would not put up with them.

The fans that had chamted disgusting slogas at their offspring and then pelted them with snowballs you mean.
Grow up lad.

How many of those fans do you think there were? Have you considered that some of them might not even have been Rovers fans in the true sense e.g. they turned up for the trouble and went away without even going into the game. Have you wondered why Blackburn Rovers didn't anticipate trouble given that they allegedly advised Steve Kean to have 24/7 protection? Why then did they think it appropriate to allow 'fans' to gather in such close proximity to where the cars were pulling up and unloading when they could so easily and with common sense have blocked off that section for a short time? Did those organisers at the club not care enough? Had I been in charge, there is no way I would have had them unloading cars so close to a gathering crowd. It was senseless. They knew there wouldnt be a welcoming party. Who is in charge there now for safety and security? Flippin heck, they had more security measures at the ground last season when they were frisking us all for banners and chickens. I dont advocate aggression, abuse or anything although I can understand why fans feel so angry with Venkys, I wouldnt and dont voice that but you have to think outside the box on this one because some things dont add up.

What a crock, so some people who have no affiliation with the club turned up to cause trounle to make us look bad.
My goodness, what next Alien abduction. One conspiracy to far for me. It was Rovers fans making us look like a bunch of neanderthals.
But its okay isn't it because instead of ousting these mongs we will say they don't belong to us, they came from planet mongo and now they've gone back home.
Total embarrssment to the badge

I think some people on here, you included are getting so mixed up that you are finding it difficult to understand the point people make and you twist it in your own anger. No I didnt say it was ok, no I didnt say they were aliens. I suggested as a possibility that some people go where the trouble is. I saw some doing it on Saturday so dont think it is that unbelievable. What I was referring to about things not adding up was the organisation for Venkys arrival which I find completely baffling and wonder why Blackburn Rovers didnt care enough to protect them from it. They have taken all sorts of extreme measures to stop fans protesting in the last 2 years. Frisking, drowning out chants with loud music, confiscating banners not only at Ewood but at away grounds. I cant tolerate people like you. You accuse others of something you are guilty of. Insulting, attacking and thinking you are right.

Jarrod, you are the crock mate. Total embarrassment to the badge? You've only just crawled out of the woodwork since this small demonstration happened and a handful of people behaved badly. Some could say To guy is justified is saying some are only interested in the 'trouble' aspect. You are an example of that. You're never made one positive contribution to the football discussion on here. You havent even posted on here. You seem only interested in the trouble. You have gone right over the top and seem to be hell bent on making it worse than it was. Your whining on about it is getting really boring. I'm beginning to wonder whether you arent one who is stoking the battle. Talk about the football and show us you even know what the badge is.

He doesn't know what the badge is. He's a dingle doing a bit of stirring and having a laugh, don't fall for it

r30vrs wrote:
"We will keep you informed if anything changes".....I like the sound of that!
MA certainly comes across as a man with a plan, good luck we are all counting on you!!!!

Riverside 7 wrote:
Well lets start with clearing out the deadwood at the club and make way for new recruits and our own youngsters.

Givet - I used to like his enthusiasm and commitment but after his 2 fall outs with Kean and his heart problems he dosn't seem to be the same player.
He has not been first choice for our last 3 managers - Berg, Bowyer & now Appleton and he must be on big wages. SELL

Dunn - Whilst he is a true Rovers fan, we must not let this overshadow the fact that he simply does not play enough games. He has made just 6 appearances out of 29 games this season. I have seen players recover from cruciate ligament injuries quicker that Dunn does from a calf strain. PAY UP HIS CONTRACT - RELEASE

Formica - he is not even a regular in the Championship. Kean/JA paid £3.5M for him. We would be lucky to get £1M for him. Neverthelss - SELL

Portuguese contingent - of the 6 players that Shebby signed from Portugal, only Fabio Nunes has showed that he has a chance of making it in England.
Most of the Portuguese players have not featured, especially since the colder weather started in November.
Gomes was a classy player and after a bright start to the season he is certainly not justifying the huge wages he is on. SELL / RELEASE

Etuhu - unless Appleton can find a way for him to play along side Murphy (I believe that he has already spoken to Roy Hodgson about this) then he should also go. He is another on big wages and has not impressed.
SELL

Robinson - how does a 33 year old professional sportsman become so overweight. Answer - lack of commitment. SELL

Olsson - over-rated as a full back. In my opinion, his best position is left side of midfield. If we can get over £4M for him - SELL

Dann - has certainly been a big disappointment since his arrival for around £6M. He makes too many mistakes. If we can get over £4M I would SELL.

Slew - I understand that he is now back at the club but he has hardly featured in the first team squad. Bought by Kean as one for the future! SELL

I am sure that I have missed quite a few out, but it shows the size of the task that Appleton now has.

Good luck. You are going to need it.

MxMave wrote:

Riverside 7 wrote:
Well lets start with clearing out the deadwood at the club and make way for new recruits and our own youngsters.

Givet - I used to like his enthusiasm and commitment but after his 2 fall outs with Kean and his heart problems he dosn't seem to be the same player.
He has not been first choice for our last 3 managers - Berg, Bowyer & now Appleton and he must be on big wages. SELL

Dunn - Whilst he is a true Rovers fan, we must not let this overshadow the fact that he simply does not play enough games. He has made just 6 appearances out of 29 games this season. I have seen players recover from cruciate ligament injuries quicker that Dunn does from a calf strain. PAY UP HIS CONTRACT - RELEASE

Formica - he is not even a regular in the Championship. Kean/JA paid £3.5M for him. We would be lucky to get £1M for him. Neverthelss - SELL

Portuguese contingent - of the 6 players that Shebby signed from Portugal, only Fabio Nunes has showed that he has a chance of making it in England.
Most of the Portuguese players have not featured, especially since the colder weather started in November.
Gomes was a classy player and after a bright start to the season he is certainly not justifying the huge wages he is on. SELL / RELEASE

Etuhu - unless Appleton can find a way for him to play along side Murphy (I believe that he has already spoken to Roy Hodgson about this) then he should also go. He is another on big wages and has not impressed.
SELL

Robinson - how does a 33 year old professional sportsman become so overweight. Answer - lack of commitment. SELL

Olsson - over-rated as a full back. In my opinion, his best position is left side of midfield. If we can get over £4M for him - SELL

Dann - has certainly been a big disappointment since his arrival for around £6M. He makes too many mistakes. If we can get over £4M I would SELL.

Slew - I understand that he is now back at the club but he has hardly featured in the first team squad. Bought by Kean as one for the future! SELL

I am sure that I have missed quite a few out, but it shows the size of the task that Appleton now has.

Good luck. You are going to need it.

Id disagree with Dann, Ollson & Formica. I think without them 3 we would be in a worse position than we find ourselves currently.

Still don't understand why everyone gets on Dann's back when hes playing alongside a young scottish lad who's not upto scratch. In fact i'd go as far as to say Dann is one of the best players we have, the rest of the squad makes him look worse. If you put Dann into a good team, he'd thrive.

mark anthony wrote:

Riverside 7 wrote:
Well lets start with clearing out the deadwood at the club and make way for new recruits and our own youngsters.

Givet - I used to like his enthusiasm and commitment but after his 2 fall outs with Kean and his heart problems he dosn't seem to be the same player.
He has not been first choice for our last 3 managers - Berg, Bowyer & now Appleton and he must be on big wages. SELL

Dunn - Whilst he is a true Rovers fan, we must not let this overshadow the fact that he simply does not play enough games. He has made just 6 appearances out of 29 games this season. I have seen players recover from cruciate ligament injuries quicker that Dunn does from a calf strain. PAY UP HIS CONTRACT - RELEASE

Formica - he is not even a regular in the Championship. Kean/JA paid £3.5M for him. We would be lucky to get £1M for him. Neverthelss - SELL

Portuguese contingent - of the 6 players that Shebby signed from Portugal, only Fabio Nunes has showed that he has a chance of making it in England.
Most of the Portuguese players have not featured, especially since the colder weather started in November.
Gomes was a classy player and after a bright start to the season he is certainly not justifying the huge wages he is on. SELL / RELEASE

Etuhu - unless Appleton can find a way for him to play along side Murphy (I believe that he has already spoken to Roy Hodgson about this) then he should also go. He is another on big wages and has not impressed.
SELL

Robinson - how does a 33 year old professional sportsman become so overweight. Answer - lack of commitment. SELL

Olsson - over-rated as a full back. In my opinion, his best position is left side of midfield. If we can get over £4M for him - SELL

Dann - has certainly been a big disappointment since his arrival for around £6M. He makes too many mistakes. If we can get over £4M I would SELL.

Slew - I understand that he is now back at the club but he has hardly featured in the first team squad. Bought by Kean as one for the future! SELL

I am sure that I have missed quite a few out, but it shows the size of the task that Appleton now has.

Good luck. You are going to need it.

SELL the lot of them

blueblooded wrote:

pbirty wrote:
godsake, what a load of `pish`, fans against fans, underachieving team, crap owners, small list of crap managers.lets look at the real picture. venkys are not, i repeat are not football people, they are business people. they will continue running rovers this way until the final parachute payment in two years time.after this they will sell, because they wont be able to milk any more millions out of us.`give them a chance` some posters say!!!!
we are being done over big time, and i cant see anything helping us but time.

and I'll ask you the same question.

Business people will sell to who exactly?

some deluded fan trust with Rhodes weekly wage as their budget, or some property or retail developer who can offer them the millions they'd be asking for in your asset stripping scenario?

You know, business people as they are.

Answers on Tesco Extra postcard if you please.