Blackburn Rovers boss believes options key to progress

7:17am Thursday 14th February 2013 in Football Photograph of the Author By Chris Flanagan, Sports reporter

MICHAEL Appleton is determined to add to his squad before Blackburn Rovers’ next league game at Hull City on Tuesday.

Appleton brought in DJ Campbell and Lee Williamson last week but is eager to bring in up to four more players.

The Rovers boss felt he was short of options for the midweek 1-1 draw at Brighton and knows the busy fixture schedule, which sees his side play nine games in 29 days, will test his squad to the limit.

Former Rovers ace David Bentley and deadline day target Jerome Thomas are among those Appleton is interested in signing, but he has so far been frustrated in the loan market.

Asked how progress had been, Appleton admitted: “Slow. Obviously there are a lot of factors that need to be considered but I think with the FA Cup being this weekend we’ve almost got a full week to make sure that something happens before the Hull game.

“We want loads of options and we haven’t got those options at the minute.

“I’ve publicly said we need cover defensively and we need some pace in wide areas as well. We need bodies in the building, I think it’s quite clear to see.”

Appleton added that he wanted options to rotate his starting XI.

He said: “I want to be making changes that either make us even better and stronger, or certainly make sure that we stay solid.”

“It’s okay making changes but obviously you don’t want to make changes that are going to have a detrimental effect to what happens on the pitch,” he said.

“That’s not being disrespectful to the players who we’ve got on the bench, it’s just that sometimes you need a certain type of player to change something, something a little bit different to take the pressure off.

“I think we were crying out on Tuesday for a little bit of pace and experience in the wide areas, especially in the final third.”

Comments (27)

8:49am Thu 14 Feb 13

RoverTheHill says...

If you're Appy and you know it clap ya hands!
If you're Appy and you know it clap ya hands! RoverTheHill

8:54am Thu 14 Feb 13

bburnrover says...

I hope the owners agree with you bringing in 4 players as we are still waiting the first one to arrive.I hope we are looking at the best quality available and they are not Potugese unless Ronaldo fancies a change.
I hope the owners agree with you bringing in 4 players as we are still waiting the first one to arrive.I hope we are looking at the best quality available and they are not Potugese unless Ronaldo fancies a change. bburnrover

9:45am Thu 14 Feb 13

gingerprince says...

Why didn't the owner make this managerial change 2yrs ago this guy needs to be backed to the hilt he talks alot of sense which is a refreshing change m.a keep up the good wrk
Why didn't the owner make this managerial change 2yrs ago this guy needs to be backed to the hilt he talks alot of sense which is a refreshing change m.a keep up the good wrk gingerprince

9:50am Thu 14 Feb 13

A Rover 45 years and over says...

So far Venky's have been slow to back him up on the playing side, missed transfer deadline with not a lot of movement since then as MA gave them his list last week and normally loan moves are done quickly. They need to back him to keep the momentum going.
So far Venky's have been slow to back him up on the playing side, missed transfer deadline with not a lot of movement since then as MA gave them his list last week and normally loan moves are done quickly. They need to back him to keep the momentum going. A Rover 45 years and over

10:06am Thu 14 Feb 13

P_Rover says...

I hope we don't p1ss Appleton off. He said he would be disappointed if we didn't get one of his targets before Tuesday's game.........hmmm it's Thursday now and still no movement - not looking good.
I hope we don't p1ss Appleton off. He said he would be disappointed if we didn't get one of his targets before Tuesday's game.........hmmm it's Thursday now and still no movement - not looking good. P_Rover

10:14am Thu 14 Feb 13

Lancs - pensioner says...

This must be a nightmare for the Venkys, hiring a manager who does not need the money (he has compensation from his op) this chap is speaking his mind, telling it how it is.
We have had two yes men in Kean and Berg over the last two years and now although a tad inexperienced we have a manager in the SA model, it will be interesting to see if they start to back him, should he resign with dignity at any time in the future the Venkys will be even more of a laughing stock than they are now and no one would take the job.

Lets hope he gets the backing!!
This must be a nightmare for the Venkys, hiring a manager who does not need the money (he has compensation from his op) this chap is speaking his mind, telling it how it is. We have had two yes men in Kean and Berg over the last two years and now although a tad inexperienced we have a manager in the SA model, it will be interesting to see if they start to back him, should he resign with dignity at any time in the future the Venkys will be even more of a laughing stock than they are now and no one would take the job. Lets hope he gets the backing!! Lancs - pensioner

10:33am Thu 14 Feb 13

harrydb5 says...

I find MA very refreshing in his approach. He is direct and honest and I do believe that he will be good for the Venkys. Im not a fan of the owners by any means but I think they do need someone like MA to deal with them. He has explained why he needs these players in plain old english and if the owners are serious of having any chance of returning to the Premiership this season then they will have to back him.

On the other hand I do find it funny that after getting rid of BFS, over two years later, the Venkys end up hiring a younger version of him.
I find MA very refreshing in his approach. He is direct and honest and I do believe that he will be good for the Venkys. Im not a fan of the owners by any means but I think they do need someone like MA to deal with them. He has explained why he needs these players in plain old english and if the owners are serious of having any chance of returning to the Premiership this season then they will have to back him. On the other hand I do find it funny that after getting rid of BFS, over two years later, the Venkys end up hiring a younger version of him. harrydb5

10:47am Thu 14 Feb 13

owd nick says...

I don't think it's about any lack of backing, Venky's appear to have learned a hard lesson and have backed him so far by allowing him to build his own management team and bring in a couple of players of his own.

I suspect the problem is more likely to be the right type of player available at the right time and the right price (or salary cost if on loan).

There is absolutely no point in paying out £x million on borderline PL quality players (which have to be our target level), signing on fees, personal terms etc if we intend getting promotion.

These players while good enough for The Championship are nothing better than bench warmers at best in the Premier League, if by some miracle we did go up this year they would be expensive contractual nooses round our necks for a couple of seasons.

Look at Givet and Robinson for examples of contracts favouring the player not the club, we don't need any more of that do we?

Better to try to get players on loan for 3 months and have a **** good look at them first, and I think this is how he is playing it.

I do question why Bentley's name is constantly mentioned, he has only played about 12 games in 2 years, all on short term loan, he can't be match fit, so what is the point?
I don't think it's about any lack of backing, Venky's appear to have learned a hard lesson and have backed him so far by allowing him to build his own management team and bring in a couple of players of his own. I suspect the problem is more likely to be the right type of player available at the right time and the right price (or salary cost if on loan). There is absolutely no point in paying out £x million on borderline PL quality players (which have to be our target level), signing on fees, personal terms etc if we intend getting promotion. These players while good enough for The Championship are nothing better than bench warmers at best in the Premier League, if by some miracle we did go up this year they would be expensive contractual nooses round our necks for a couple of seasons. Look at Givet and Robinson for examples of contracts favouring the player not the club, we don't need any more of that do we? Better to try to get players on loan for 3 months and have a **** good look at them first, and I think this is how he is playing it. I do question why Bentley's name is constantly mentioned, he has only played about 12 games in 2 years, all on short term loan, he can't be match fit, so what is the point? owd nick

11:01am Thu 14 Feb 13

jaysay says...

One thing that is impressing me is that Shebby seems to have disappeared yipee
One thing that is impressing me is that Shebby seems to have disappeared yipee jaysay

11:59am Thu 14 Feb 13

Keen O to Get Kean Out says...

P_Rover wrote:
I hope we don't p1ss Appleton off. He said he would be disappointed if we didn't get one of his targets before Tuesday's game.........hmmm it's Thursday now and still no movement - not looking good.
The owners have **** off all the other good guys we had from Board level to palyers, no doubt App will be on his way looking for a better job after theyve put another nail in the coffin,,, good manager so far but wont stay
[quote][p][bold]P_Rover[/bold] wrote: I hope we don't p1ss Appleton off. He said he would be disappointed if we didn't get one of his targets before Tuesday's game.........hmmm it's Thursday now and still no movement - not looking good.[/p][/quote]The owners have **** off all the other good guys we had from Board level to palyers, no doubt App will be on his way looking for a better job after theyve put another nail in the coffin,,, good manager so far but wont stay Keen O to Get Kean Out

12:00pm Thu 14 Feb 13

Keen O to Get Kean Out says...

jaysay wrote:
One thing that is impressing me is that Shebby seems to have disappeared yipee
agree good ridance , couldnt understand why he was employed in the first place.
[quote][p][bold]jaysay[/bold] wrote: One thing that is impressing me is that Shebby seems to have disappeared yipee[/p][/quote]agree good ridance , couldnt understand why he was employed in the first place. Keen O to Get Kean Out

12:23pm Thu 14 Feb 13

Marconi says...

owd nick wrote:
I don't think it's about any lack of backing, Venky's appear to have learned a hard lesson and have backed him so far by allowing him to build his own management team and bring in a couple of players of his own.

I suspect the problem is more likely to be the right type of player available at the right time and the right price (or salary cost if on loan).

There is absolutely no point in paying out £x million on borderline PL quality players (which have to be our target level), signing on fees, personal terms etc if we intend getting promotion.

These players while good enough for The Championship are nothing better than bench warmers at best in the Premier League, if by some miracle we did go up this year they would be expensive contractual nooses round our necks for a couple of seasons.

Look at Givet and Robinson for examples of contracts favouring the player not the club, we don't need any more of that do we?

Better to try to get players on loan for 3 months and have a **** good look at them first, and I think this is how he is playing it.

I do question why Bentley's name is constantly mentioned, he has only played about 12 games in 2 years, all on short term loan, he can't be match fit, so what is the point?
Whilst i agree with what you are saying "owd nick" I reckon the big test will come when MA needs to ask Venky's for money to buy players. Then and only then will we know that they are really behind him.
[quote][p][bold]owd nick[/bold] wrote: I don't think it's about any lack of backing, Venky's appear to have learned a hard lesson and have backed him so far by allowing him to build his own management team and bring in a couple of players of his own. I suspect the problem is more likely to be the right type of player available at the right time and the right price (or salary cost if on loan). There is absolutely no point in paying out £x million on borderline PL quality players (which have to be our target level), signing on fees, personal terms etc if we intend getting promotion. These players while good enough for The Championship are nothing better than bench warmers at best in the Premier League, if by some miracle we did go up this year they would be expensive contractual nooses round our necks for a couple of seasons. Look at Givet and Robinson for examples of contracts favouring the player not the club, we don't need any more of that do we? Better to try to get players on loan for 3 months and have a **** good look at them first, and I think this is how he is playing it. I do question why Bentley's name is constantly mentioned, he has only played about 12 games in 2 years, all on short term loan, he can't be match fit, so what is the point?[/p][/quote]Whilst i agree with what you are saying "owd nick" I reckon the big test will come when MA needs to ask Venky's for money to buy players. Then and only then will we know that they are really behind him. Marconi

12:56pm Thu 14 Feb 13

Wild Rover says...

Some great attempts at negativity on here today, almost like the good old bad old days...sorry Dingles we are not biting.
See new article just posted re Kerim Rekik...
Bloody hell, we have lift off.
Seems like 7 out of 9 points and new players too...way too positive for some eh LP?
Some great attempts at negativity on here today, almost like the good old bad old days...sorry Dingles we are not biting. See new article just posted re Kerim Rekik... Bloody hell, we have lift off. Seems like 7 out of 9 points and new players too...way too positive for some eh LP? Wild Rover

1:30pm Thu 14 Feb 13

French Rover says...

Listening to Appleton talking about his view on the Rovers and on our club in general is like talking with your mates about the Rovers in the pub, without the beer of course! Cos of course we are the experts!

MA seems to have quickly understood where we are weak and need improvement and how to play the game tactically and how to change tactics against different opposition. He also quickly understood how to get the best out of his current players, how to decide who he will keep and who he will replace and who he wants to bring in to strengthen the squad.

He really does seem to be the perfect guy for the job that needed doing right now at the Rovers.

Whether he is the man for the future then only time will tell - but the signs are good at present.
Listening to Appleton talking about his view on the Rovers and on our club in general is like talking with your mates about the Rovers in the pub, without the beer of course! Cos of course we are the experts! MA seems to have quickly understood where we are weak and need improvement and how to play the game tactically and how to change tactics against different opposition. He also quickly understood how to get the best out of his current players, how to decide who he will keep and who he will replace and who he wants to bring in to strengthen the squad. He really does seem to be the perfect guy for the job that needed doing right now at the Rovers. Whether he is the man for the future then only time will tell - but the signs are good at present. French Rover

2:30pm Thu 14 Feb 13

intothevalley says...

Marconi wrote:
owd nick wrote:
I don't think it's about any lack of backing, Venky's appear to have learned a hard lesson and have backed him so far by allowing him to build his own management team and bring in a couple of players of his own.

I suspect the problem is more likely to be the right type of player available at the right time and the right price (or salary cost if on loan).

There is absolutely no point in paying out £x million on borderline PL quality players (which have to be our target level), signing on fees, personal terms etc if we intend getting promotion.

These players while good enough for The Championship are nothing better than bench warmers at best in the Premier League, if by some miracle we did go up this year they would be expensive contractual nooses round our necks for a couple of seasons.

Look at Givet and Robinson for examples of contracts favouring the player not the club, we don't need any more of that do we?

Better to try to get players on loan for 3 months and have a **** good look at them first, and I think this is how he is playing it.

I do question why Bentley's name is constantly mentioned, he has only played about 12 games in 2 years, all on short term loan, he can't be match fit, so what is the point?
Whilst i agree with what you are saying "owd nick" I reckon the big test will come when MA needs to ask Venky's for money to buy players. Then and only then will we know that they are really behind him.
Didn't they cough up £8m once?!
[quote][p][bold]Marconi[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]owd nick[/bold] wrote: I don't think it's about any lack of backing, Venky's appear to have learned a hard lesson and have backed him so far by allowing him to build his own management team and bring in a couple of players of his own. I suspect the problem is more likely to be the right type of player available at the right time and the right price (or salary cost if on loan). There is absolutely no point in paying out £x million on borderline PL quality players (which have to be our target level), signing on fees, personal terms etc if we intend getting promotion. These players while good enough for The Championship are nothing better than bench warmers at best in the Premier League, if by some miracle we did go up this year they would be expensive contractual nooses round our necks for a couple of seasons. Look at Givet and Robinson for examples of contracts favouring the player not the club, we don't need any more of that do we? Better to try to get players on loan for 3 months and have a **** good look at them first, and I think this is how he is playing it. I do question why Bentley's name is constantly mentioned, he has only played about 12 games in 2 years, all on short term loan, he can't be match fit, so what is the point?[/p][/quote]Whilst i agree with what you are saying "owd nick" I reckon the big test will come when MA needs to ask Venky's for money to buy players. Then and only then will we know that they are really behind him.[/p][/quote]Didn't they cough up £8m once?! intothevalley

3:44pm Thu 14 Feb 13

MxMave says...

RoverTheHill wrote:
If you're Appy and you know it clap ya hands!
If your a nob and you know it post on LET.
[quote][p][bold]RoverTheHill[/bold] wrote: If you're Appy and you know it clap ya hands![/p][/quote]If your a nob and you know it post on LET. MxMave

3:45pm Thu 14 Feb 13

MxMave says...

"I’ve publicly said we need cover defensively and we need some pace in wide areas as well." I think thats the first time youve said that Appleton. Finally the penny has dropped.
"I’ve publicly said we need cover defensively and we need some pace in wide areas as well." I think thats the first time youve said that Appleton. Finally the penny has dropped. MxMave

3:50pm Thu 14 Feb 13

glp says...

intothevalley wrote:
Marconi wrote:
owd nick wrote:
I don't think it's about any lack of backing, Venky's appear to have learned a hard lesson and have backed him so far by allowing him to build his own management team and bring in a couple of players of his own.

I suspect the problem is more likely to be the right type of player available at the right time and the right price (or salary cost if on loan).

There is absolutely no point in paying out £x million on borderline PL quality players (which have to be our target level), signing on fees, personal terms etc if we intend getting promotion.

These players while good enough for The Championship are nothing better than bench warmers at best in the Premier League, if by some miracle we did go up this year they would be expensive contractual nooses round our necks for a couple of seasons.

Look at Givet and Robinson for examples of contracts favouring the player not the club, we don't need any more of that do we?

Better to try to get players on loan for 3 months and have a **** good look at them first, and I think this is how he is playing it.

I do question why Bentley's name is constantly mentioned, he has only played about 12 games in 2 years, all on short term loan, he can't be match fit, so what is the point?
Whilst i agree with what you are saying "owd nick" I reckon the big test will come when MA needs to ask Venky's for money to buy players. Then and only then will we know that they are really behind him.
Didn't they cough up £8m once?!
thought they only ony coughed up 4.5 million will only be 8 million depending on add-ons being activated over the years
[quote][p][bold]intothevalley[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Marconi[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]owd nick[/bold] wrote: I don't think it's about any lack of backing, Venky's appear to have learned a hard lesson and have backed him so far by allowing him to build his own management team and bring in a couple of players of his own. I suspect the problem is more likely to be the right type of player available at the right time and the right price (or salary cost if on loan). There is absolutely no point in paying out £x million on borderline PL quality players (which have to be our target level), signing on fees, personal terms etc if we intend getting promotion. These players while good enough for The Championship are nothing better than bench warmers at best in the Premier League, if by some miracle we did go up this year they would be expensive contractual nooses round our necks for a couple of seasons. Look at Givet and Robinson for examples of contracts favouring the player not the club, we don't need any more of that do we? Better to try to get players on loan for 3 months and have a **** good look at them first, and I think this is how he is playing it. I do question why Bentley's name is constantly mentioned, he has only played about 12 games in 2 years, all on short term loan, he can't be match fit, so what is the point?[/p][/quote]Whilst i agree with what you are saying "owd nick" I reckon the big test will come when MA needs to ask Venky's for money to buy players. Then and only then will we know that they are really behind him.[/p][/quote]Didn't they cough up £8m once?![/p][/quote]thought they only ony coughed up 4.5 million will only be 8 million depending on add-ons being activated over the years glp

4:12pm Thu 14 Feb 13

merlinrabbit says...

Didn't he say he needed to get bodies out, too big a squad, now he needs bodies in. We'll just get the right bodies in Michael. This guy is being given credit for having the know how most of us have and stuff we knew before he came. Why did nobody listen? Appy is in a position to do something about it now so here's hoping
Didn't he say he needed to get bodies out, too big a squad, now he needs bodies in. We'll just get the right bodies in Michael. This guy is being given credit for having the know how most of us have and stuff we knew before he came. Why did nobody listen? Appy is in a position to do something about it now so here's hoping merlinrabbit

4:25pm Thu 14 Feb 13

willhelmrover98 says...

In my opinion, the reason why Venkys haven't given as much money recently ( barring Rhodes) is the fact that the signings before, done by our mate Kean have all been awful.
10 Million for Dann and Goodwillie?
2 million for Vuckevic?
3 million for Rochina?
2.5 for Formica?
Nuno Gomes on a very high wage!
Not one of those signings have done ultra well for us, and that is why i think they are not giving as much recently.
To be Honest i wouldn't donate if it was all to be spent on trash!
In my opinion, the reason why Venkys haven't given as much money recently ( barring Rhodes) is the fact that the signings before, done by our mate Kean have all been awful. 10 Million for Dann and Goodwillie? 2 million for Vuckevic? 3 million for Rochina? 2.5 for Formica? Nuno Gomes on a very high wage! Not one of those signings have done ultra well for us, and that is why i think they are not giving as much recently. To be Honest i wouldn't donate if it was all to be spent on trash! willhelmrover98

4:41pm Thu 14 Feb 13

Road Runner Road Runner says...

I think we were crying out on Tuesday for a little bit of pace and experience in the wide areas, especially in the final third.”

Never a truer word uttered in earnest by Mr. Appleton as that statement above. Your boy's did good on Tuesday evening under intense pressure.

Keep working away there Mr. Appy I'm sure you'll get the gifts you require before dead line day.

Bentley would be the icing on the cake delivering quality all day long.

Good enough, sir.

On we go.

Arte et labore
I think we were crying out on Tuesday for a little bit of pace and experience in the wide areas, especially in the final third.” Never a truer word uttered in earnest by Mr. Appleton as that statement above. Your boy's did good on Tuesday evening under intense pressure. Keep working away there Mr. Appy I'm sure you'll get the gifts you require before dead line day. Bentley would be the icing on the cake delivering quality all day long. Good enough, sir. On we go. Arte et labore Road Runner Road Runner

4:47pm Thu 14 Feb 13

Lancs - pensioner says...

Wild Rover wrote:
Some great attempts at negativity on here today, almost like the good old bad old days...sorry Dingles we are not biting.
See new article just posted re Kerim Rekik...
Bloody hell, we have lift off.
Seems like 7 out of 9 points and new players too...way too positive for some eh LP?
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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[quote][p][bold]Wild Rover[/bold] wrote: Some great attempts at negativity on here today, almost like the good old bad old days...sorry Dingles we are not biting. See new article just posted re Kerim Rekik... Bloody hell, we have lift off. Seems like 7 out of 9 points and new players too...way too positive for some eh LP?[/p][/quote]Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzz Lancs - pensioner

7:56pm Thu 14 Feb 13

Harwoodstblue says...

intothevalley wrote:
Marconi wrote:
owd nick wrote:
I don't think it's about any lack of backing, Venky's appear to have learned a hard lesson and have backed him so far by allowing him to build his own management team and bring in a couple of players of his own.

I suspect the problem is more likely to be the right type of player available at the right time and the right price (or salary cost if on loan).

There is absolutely no point in paying out £x million on borderline PL quality players (which have to be our target level), signing on fees, personal terms etc if we intend getting promotion.

These players while good enough for The Championship are nothing better than bench warmers at best in the Premier League, if by some miracle we did go up this year they would be expensive contractual nooses round our necks for a couple of seasons.

Look at Givet and Robinson for examples of contracts favouring the player not the club, we don't need any more of that do we?

Better to try to get players on loan for 3 months and have a **** good look at them first, and I think this is how he is playing it.

I do question why Bentley's name is constantly mentioned, he has only played about 12 games in 2 years, all on short term loan, he can't be match fit, so what is the point?
Whilst i agree with what you are saying "owd nick" I reckon the big test will come when MA needs to ask Venky's for money to buy players. Then and only then will we know that they are really behind him.
Didn't they cough up £8m once?!
Yes they did for Rhodes, but they sold Samba to fund that one.
Short memories eh.
[quote][p][bold]intothevalley[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Marconi[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]owd nick[/bold] wrote: I don't think it's about any lack of backing, Venky's appear to have learned a hard lesson and have backed him so far by allowing him to build his own management team and bring in a couple of players of his own. I suspect the problem is more likely to be the right type of player available at the right time and the right price (or salary cost if on loan). There is absolutely no point in paying out £x million on borderline PL quality players (which have to be our target level), signing on fees, personal terms etc if we intend getting promotion. These players while good enough for The Championship are nothing better than bench warmers at best in the Premier League, if by some miracle we did go up this year they would be expensive contractual nooses round our necks for a couple of seasons. Look at Givet and Robinson for examples of contracts favouring the player not the club, we don't need any more of that do we? Better to try to get players on loan for 3 months and have a **** good look at them first, and I think this is how he is playing it. I do question why Bentley's name is constantly mentioned, he has only played about 12 games in 2 years, all on short term loan, he can't be match fit, so what is the point?[/p][/quote]Whilst i agree with what you are saying "owd nick" I reckon the big test will come when MA needs to ask Venky's for money to buy players. Then and only then will we know that they are really behind him.[/p][/quote]Didn't they cough up £8m once?![/p][/quote]Yes they did for Rhodes, but they sold Samba to fund that one. Short memories eh. Harwoodstblue

8:56pm Thu 14 Feb 13

passingfootball says...

Road Runner Road Runner wrote:
I think we were crying out on Tuesday for a little bit of pace and experience in the wide areas, especially in the final third.”

Never a truer word uttered in earnest by Mr. Appleton as that statement above. Your boy's did good on Tuesday evening under intense pressure.

Keep working away there Mr. Appy I'm sure you'll get the gifts you require before dead line day.

Bentley would be the icing on the cake delivering quality all day long.

Good enough, sir.

On we go.

Arte et labore
defensive cover brought in as rovers still tend to fluff their defensive clearances, 2 of these cost rovers cleans sheets in both games against brighton, lowe made the mistake of giving the ball back cheaply in the home game and hanley did it the same in the away fixture, the outcome of both resulted in penalties, hanley got away with one in the ipswich game, when his pathetic attempt at a clearance put n'daw in for a shot at goal from just outside the box.

If they are not sure where or who to clear it, just get the body behind the ball head it out into touch, then regroup, lazy clearances in particular have been a cause of rovers not seeing games out with a clean sheet.
[quote][p][bold]Road Runner Road Runner[/bold] wrote: I think we were crying out on Tuesday for a little bit of pace and experience in the wide areas, especially in the final third.” Never a truer word uttered in earnest by Mr. Appleton as that statement above. Your boy's did good on Tuesday evening under intense pressure. Keep working away there Mr. Appy I'm sure you'll get the gifts you require before dead line day. Bentley would be the icing on the cake delivering quality all day long. Good enough, sir. On we go. Arte et labore[/p][/quote]defensive cover brought in as rovers still tend to fluff their defensive clearances, 2 of these cost rovers cleans sheets in both games against brighton, lowe made the mistake of giving the ball back cheaply in the home game and hanley did it the same in the away fixture, the outcome of both resulted in penalties, hanley got away with one in the ipswich game, when his pathetic attempt at a clearance put n'daw in for a shot at goal from just outside the box. If they are not sure where or who to clear it, just get the body behind the ball head it out into touch, then regroup, lazy clearances in particular have been a cause of rovers not seeing games out with a clean sheet. passingfootball

10:18pm Thu 14 Feb 13

Marconi says...

Harwoodstblue wrote:
intothevalley wrote:
Marconi wrote:
owd nick wrote:
I don't think it's about any lack of backing, Venky's appear to have learned a hard lesson and have backed him so far by allowing him to build his own management team and bring in a couple of players of his own.

I suspect the problem is more likely to be the right type of player available at the right time and the right price (or salary cost if on loan).

There is absolutely no point in paying out £x million on borderline PL quality players (which have to be our target level), signing on fees, personal terms etc if we intend getting promotion.

These players while good enough for The Championship are nothing better than bench warmers at best in the Premier League, if by some miracle we did go up this year they would be expensive contractual nooses round our necks for a couple of seasons.

Look at Givet and Robinson for examples of contracts favouring the player not the club, we don't need any more of that do we?

Better to try to get players on loan for 3 months and have a **** good look at them first, and I think this is how he is playing it.

I do question why Bentley's name is constantly mentioned, he has only played about 12 games in 2 years, all on short term loan, he can't be match fit, so what is the point?
Whilst i agree with what you are saying "owd nick" I reckon the big test will come when MA needs to ask Venky's for money to buy players. Then and only then will we know that they are really behind him.
Didn't they cough up £8m once?!
Yes they did for Rhodes, but they sold Samba to fund that one.
Short memories eh.
Yes ,more money come in than gone out
[quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]intothevalley[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Marconi[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]owd nick[/bold] wrote: I don't think it's about any lack of backing, Venky's appear to have learned a hard lesson and have backed him so far by allowing him to build his own management team and bring in a couple of players of his own. I suspect the problem is more likely to be the right type of player available at the right time and the right price (or salary cost if on loan). There is absolutely no point in paying out £x million on borderline PL quality players (which have to be our target level), signing on fees, personal terms etc if we intend getting promotion. These players while good enough for The Championship are nothing better than bench warmers at best in the Premier League, if by some miracle we did go up this year they would be expensive contractual nooses round our necks for a couple of seasons. Look at Givet and Robinson for examples of contracts favouring the player not the club, we don't need any more of that do we? Better to try to get players on loan for 3 months and have a **** good look at them first, and I think this is how he is playing it. I do question why Bentley's name is constantly mentioned, he has only played about 12 games in 2 years, all on short term loan, he can't be match fit, so what is the point?[/p][/quote]Whilst i agree with what you are saying "owd nick" I reckon the big test will come when MA needs to ask Venky's for money to buy players. Then and only then will we know that they are really behind him.[/p][/quote]Didn't they cough up £8m once?![/p][/quote]Yes they did for Rhodes, but they sold Samba to fund that one. Short memories eh.[/p][/quote]Yes ,more money come in than gone out Marconi

10:27pm Thu 14 Feb 13

noddy57 says...

obviously l fink appy knows what hes doing dont you fink ? these are appys favourite 2 words,,he doesnt come over as the most intelligent,,,but hes doing alright,,
obviously l fink appy knows what hes doing dont you fink ? these are appys favourite 2 words,,he doesnt come over as the most intelligent,,,but hes doing alright,, noddy57

4:20am Fri 15 Feb 13

reiko082 says...

Marconi wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
intothevalley wrote:
Marconi wrote:
owd nick wrote:
I don't think it's about any lack of backing, Venky's appear to have learned a hard lesson and have backed him so far by allowing him to build his own management team and bring in a couple of players of his own.

I suspect the problem is more likely to be the right type of player available at the right time and the right price (or salary cost if on loan).

There is absolutely no point in paying out £x million on borderline PL quality players (which have to be our target level), signing on fees, personal terms etc if we intend getting promotion.

These players while good enough for The Championship are nothing better than bench warmers at best in the Premier League, if by some miracle we did go up this year they would be expensive contractual nooses round our necks for a couple of seasons.

Look at Givet and Robinson for examples of contracts favouring the player not the club, we don't need any more of that do we?

Better to try to get players on loan for 3 months and have a **** good look at them first, and I think this is how he is playing it.

I do question why Bentley's name is constantly mentioned, he has only played about 12 games in 2 years, all on short term loan, he can't be match fit, so what is the point?
Whilst i agree with what you are saying "owd nick" I reckon the big test will come when MA needs to ask Venky's for money to buy players. Then and only then will we know that they are really behind him.
Didn't they cough up £8m once?!
Yes they did for Rhodes, but they sold Samba to fund that one.
Short memories eh.
Yes ,more money come in than gone out
Far far far more cash has been made rather than spent in the transfer market since the 10/11 season. I'm talking in excess of 35 million. NO financially similar club to us (Wigan, Wolves, Everton, Birmingham, Bolton, Norwich, Swansea, Fulham, West Ham, etc) has invested/reinvested less in its squad than we have during that period.

That's a double edge sword, of course. Most money that was invested during that period has been wasted due to poor management. But any hopes of significant future squad investment are futile in my opinion - Appleton is going to have to continue working a miracle if we're to be promoted I'm afraid.
[quote][p][bold]Marconi[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]intothevalley[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Marconi[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]owd nick[/bold] wrote: I don't think it's about any lack of backing, Venky's appear to have learned a hard lesson and have backed him so far by allowing him to build his own management team and bring in a couple of players of his own. I suspect the problem is more likely to be the right type of player available at the right time and the right price (or salary cost if on loan). There is absolutely no point in paying out £x million on borderline PL quality players (which have to be our target level), signing on fees, personal terms etc if we intend getting promotion. These players while good enough for The Championship are nothing better than bench warmers at best in the Premier League, if by some miracle we did go up this year they would be expensive contractual nooses round our necks for a couple of seasons. Look at Givet and Robinson for examples of contracts favouring the player not the club, we don't need any more of that do we? Better to try to get players on loan for 3 months and have a **** good look at them first, and I think this is how he is playing it. I do question why Bentley's name is constantly mentioned, he has only played about 12 games in 2 years, all on short term loan, he can't be match fit, so what is the point?[/p][/quote]Whilst i agree with what you are saying "owd nick" I reckon the big test will come when MA needs to ask Venky's for money to buy players. Then and only then will we know that they are really behind him.[/p][/quote]Didn't they cough up £8m once?![/p][/quote]Yes they did for Rhodes, but they sold Samba to fund that one. Short memories eh.[/p][/quote]Yes ,more money come in than gone out[/p][/quote]Far far far more cash has been made rather than spent in the transfer market since the 10/11 season. I'm talking in excess of 35 million. NO financially similar club to us (Wigan, Wolves, Everton, Birmingham, Bolton, Norwich, Swansea, Fulham, West Ham, etc) has invested/reinvested less in its squad than we have during that period. That's a double edge sword, of course. Most money that was invested during that period has been wasted due to poor management. But any hopes of significant future squad investment are futile in my opinion - Appleton is going to have to continue working a miracle if we're to be promoted I'm afraid. reiko082

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