Rovers confirm Silvester appointment

12:23pm Wednesday 20th June 2012 in Football Photograph of the Author By Andy Cryer, Blackburn Rovers reporter

BLACKBURN Rovers have confirmed the appointment of Ian Silvester as club secretary.

Silvester, 49, has enjoyed similar roles at Leicester City, Leeds United and Liverpool and arrives at Ewood Park with a good track record.

He said: "I'm delighted to be joining a club with such a huge tradition and history.

"I've been made to feel very welcome and I'm looking forard to working with everyone.

"The club boasts a superb stadium and magnificent training facilities at Brockhall, so with the support of all concerned hopefully we can get back into the Premier League at the first attempt."

Former secretary Anthony Bloch was dismissed after less than a year in the job.

Comments (51)

12:24pm Wed 20 Jun 12

Dukes says...

GOOD LUCK TO YOU PLEASE GET THESE VENKYS PUT RIGHT AND KEAN OUT.

wish venkys wud realise they can make 1 change that will bring thousands of fans back to ewood!
GOOD LUCK TO YOU PLEASE GET THESE VENKYS PUT RIGHT AND KEAN OUT. wish venkys wud realise they can make 1 change that will bring thousands of fans back to ewood! Dukes

12:25pm Wed 20 Jun 12

nontetleysdog says...

Great signing. venkys are flying now.
Great signing. venkys are flying now. nontetleysdog

12:28pm Wed 20 Jun 12

Bluegoose says...

Will the last one out lock the door.
Will the last one out lock the door. Bluegoose

12:28pm Wed 20 Jun 12

Bluegoose says...

Will the last one out lock the door.
Will the last one out lock the door. Bluegoose

12:30pm Wed 20 Jun 12

Venk Off says...

On the 23rd May
"co owner Venkatesh Rao admitted the club were still in “confusion” following Premier League relegation.

After holding crisis talks with under fire boss Steve Kean in India last week, Rao said no decision had yet been made on the manager’s future.

He admitted “various things” were still being discussed about the future of the club and suggested it could take a month before things were made any clearer"

Well we are still waiting . Roll on Saturday which is the 1 month you asked for - and so we will get the big announcement on our manager - We know it will come because you never lie to us , nor ignore us ,or hide away thousands of miles away or even turn the media against us

Glad I did not fall for the Early Bird trick of getting you to part with your cash 2.5 months early . Better set my alarm to get down early on Saturday Morning to join the others who are renewing - not
On the 23rd May "co owner Venkatesh Rao admitted the club were still in “confusion” following Premier League relegation. After holding crisis talks with under fire boss Steve Kean in India last week, Rao said no decision had yet been made on the manager’s future. He admitted “various things” were still being discussed about the future of the club and suggested it could take a month before things were made any clearer" Well we are still waiting . Roll on Saturday which is the 1 month you asked for - and so we will get the big announcement on our manager - We know it will come because you never lie to us , nor ignore us ,or hide away thousands of miles away or even turn the media against us Glad I did not fall for the Early Bird trick of getting you to part with your cash 2.5 months early . Better set my alarm to get down early on Saturday Morning to join the others who are renewing - not Venk Off

12:33pm Wed 20 Jun 12

carlmc says...

I wonder when Tweety Pie will be announced as our new assistant secretary. Silvester and Tweety Pie sounds about right.
I wonder when Tweety Pie will be announced as our new assistant secretary. Silvester and Tweety Pie sounds about right. carlmc

12:33pm Wed 20 Jun 12

carlmc says...

I wonder when Tweety Pie will be announced as our new assistant secretary. Silvester and Tweety Pie sounds about right.
I wonder when Tweety Pie will be announced as our new assistant secretary. Silvester and Tweety Pie sounds about right. carlmc

12:37pm Wed 20 Jun 12

Lancs - pensioner says...

Mr Sylvester has a six week contract, if he does not upset Kean in this time it will be extended for a further six weeks,

Mr S, if you have not got the balls to stand up to Kean DONT except the job!
Mr Sylvester has a six week contract, if he does not upset Kean in this time it will be extended for a further six weeks, Mr S, if you have not got the balls to stand up to Kean DONT except the job! Lancs - pensioner

12:55pm Wed 20 Jun 12

Wild Rover says...

Slavan Bilic is now available after Croatia dumped out of Euro2012?
(and he didn't play Kalanic either!)
The rumour starts here? or does it?
Get your tickets in Lads, be men, be real supporters.
Dont listen to the One-man Boycott on this forum. He doesn't go anyway.
It would be a Pyrric victory to try to bankrupt our own club (LOOK IT UP) so beware the motives of the Boycott
Dont like where we are but I refuse to make a bad situation worse.
Rovers for the REAL supporters!
EOC
Slavan Bilic is now available after Croatia dumped out of Euro2012? (and he didn't play Kalanic either!) The rumour starts here? or does it? Get your tickets in Lads, be men, be real supporters. Dont listen to the One-man Boycott on this forum. He doesn't go anyway. It would be a Pyrric victory to try to bankrupt our own club (LOOK IT UP) so beware the motives of the Boycott Dont like where we are but I refuse to make a bad situation worse. Rovers for the REAL supporters! EOC Wild Rover

1:03pm Wed 20 Jun 12

benal13 says...

ILL START IT THEN SILVESTER OUT
ILL START IT THEN SILVESTER OUT benal13

1:07pm Wed 20 Jun 12

bluerob says...

Wild Rover wrote:
Slavan Bilic is now available after Croatia dumped out of Euro2012?
(and he didn't play Kalanic either!)
The rumour starts here? or does it?
Get your tickets in Lads, be men, be real supporters.
Dont listen to the One-man Boycott on this forum. He doesn't go anyway.
It would be a Pyrric victory to try to bankrupt our own club (LOOK IT UP) so beware the motives of the Boycott
Dont like where we are but I refuse to make a bad situation worse.
Rovers for the REAL supporters!
EOC
Get real mate, we are a championship club, Bilic will have his sights set much higher than us.

Obviously you live in the same fantasy land as Kean who thinks its only 1%, there are thousands of us who are going to boycott and they are REAL supporters.
[quote][p][bold]Wild Rover[/bold] wrote: Slavan Bilic is now available after Croatia dumped out of Euro2012? (and he didn't play Kalanic either!) The rumour starts here? or does it? Get your tickets in Lads, be men, be real supporters. Dont listen to the One-man Boycott on this forum. He doesn't go anyway. It would be a Pyrric victory to try to bankrupt our own club (LOOK IT UP) so beware the motives of the Boycott Dont like where we are but I refuse to make a bad situation worse. Rovers for the REAL supporters! EOC[/p][/quote]Get real mate, we are a championship club, Bilic will have his sights set much higher than us. Obviously you live in the same fantasy land as Kean who thinks its only 1%, there are thousands of us who are going to boycott and they are REAL supporters. bluerob

1:12pm Wed 20 Jun 12

jinkyjase says...

Wild Rover wrote:
Slavan Bilic is now available after Croatia dumped out of Euro2012?
(and he didn't play Kalanic either!)
The rumour starts here? or does it?
Get your tickets in Lads, be men, be real supporters.
Dont listen to the One-man Boycott on this forum. He doesn't go anyway.
It would be a Pyrric victory to try to bankrupt our own club (LOOK IT UP) so beware the motives of the Boycott
Dont like where we are but I refuse to make a bad situation worse.
Rovers for the REAL supporters!
EOC
Pyrric - listening to 606 last night were we?
[quote][p][bold]Wild Rover[/bold] wrote: Slavan Bilic is now available after Croatia dumped out of Euro2012? (and he didn't play Kalanic either!) The rumour starts here? or does it? Get your tickets in Lads, be men, be real supporters. Dont listen to the One-man Boycott on this forum. He doesn't go anyway. It would be a Pyrric victory to try to bankrupt our own club (LOOK IT UP) so beware the motives of the Boycott Dont like where we are but I refuse to make a bad situation worse. Rovers for the REAL supporters! EOC[/p][/quote]Pyrric - listening to 606 last night were we? jinkyjase

1:14pm Wed 20 Jun 12

jack01 says...

How good of Rovers to extend their thanks and best wishes to Mr Bloch for his efforts during his short time at the club. Suppose an explanation or reason for his sacking is too much to ask for?

So Venkys are really confused. So much so that they have fired the deputy CEO and secretary and have made the programme writer the 'general manager' and Shebby Singh will come to the table with his extensive knowledge of second tier English football. It would make more sense to appoint Jeff Stelling than Singh. I suppose it's hunts fault that rovers were relegated. Meanwhile our untouchable 'manager' is away spending OUR clubs money having a 5 star holiday without a care in the world for the redundancies he is responsible for. Notice how Go Ahead Eagles have announced a friendly against us pre season. Give it two weeks and Rovers might let us know about that match. Ipswich won't believe their luck when they play this bunch of imbeciles and crooks on the first game of the season.
How good of Rovers to extend their thanks and best wishes to Mr Bloch for his efforts during his short time at the club. Suppose an explanation or reason for his sacking is too much to ask for? So Venkys are really confused. So much so that they have fired the deputy CEO and secretary and have made the programme writer the 'general manager' and Shebby Singh will come to the table with his extensive knowledge of second tier English football. It would make more sense to appoint Jeff Stelling than Singh. I suppose it's hunts fault that rovers were relegated. Meanwhile our untouchable 'manager' is away spending OUR clubs money having a 5 star holiday without a care in the world for the redundancies he is responsible for. Notice how Go Ahead Eagles have announced a friendly against us pre season. Give it two weeks and Rovers might let us know about that match. Ipswich won't believe their luck when they play this bunch of imbeciles and crooks on the first game of the season. jack01

1:19pm Wed 20 Jun 12

benal13 says...

Wild Rover wrote:
Slavan Bilic is now available after Croatia dumped out of Euro2012?
(and he didn't play Kalanic either!)
The rumour starts here? or does it?
Get your tickets in Lads, be men, be real supporters.
Dont listen to the One-man Boycott on this forum. He doesn't go anyway.
It would be a Pyrric victory to try to bankrupt our own club (LOOK IT UP) so beware the motives of the Boycott
Dont like where we are but I refuse to make a bad situation worse.
Rovers for the REAL supporters!
EOC
SHUT IT IDIOT
[quote][p][bold]Wild Rover[/bold] wrote: Slavan Bilic is now available after Croatia dumped out of Euro2012? (and he didn't play Kalanic either!) The rumour starts here? or does it? Get your tickets in Lads, be men, be real supporters. Dont listen to the One-man Boycott on this forum. He doesn't go anyway. It would be a Pyrric victory to try to bankrupt our own club (LOOK IT UP) so beware the motives of the Boycott Dont like where we are but I refuse to make a bad situation worse. Rovers for the REAL supporters! EOC[/p][/quote]SHUT IT IDIOT benal13

1:21pm Wed 20 Jun 12

Gaz M says...

Sorry Wild Rover but whilst these inept shiesters are running the club into oblivion, and keeping the worst manager in the history of the club in place then I and many others will stay away. If you wish to go and pay to watch them under their leadership then thats up to you but it doesnt make you any more or less a supporter than we that chose to stay away untill the club is in proper hands.
Sorry Wild Rover but whilst these inept shiesters are running the club into oblivion, and keeping the worst manager in the history of the club in place then I and many others will stay away. If you wish to go and pay to watch them under their leadership then thats up to you but it doesnt make you any more or less a supporter than we that chose to stay away untill the club is in proper hands. Gaz M

1:22pm Wed 20 Jun 12

RUinsane says...

So he started at liverpool, went to leeds, then leicester and now us. Is he the orsson wells of football secretary's?, he seems to have started at the top and worked his way to the bottom. Should fit in well with these charlatans
So he started at liverpool, went to leeds, then leicester and now us. Is he the orsson wells of football secretary's?, he seems to have started at the top and worked his way to the bottom. Should fit in well with these charlatans RUinsane

1:23pm Wed 20 Jun 12

flyingv1 says...

Wild Rover wrote:
Slavan Bilic is now available after Croatia dumped out of Euro2012? (and he didn't play Kalanic either!) The rumour starts here? or does it? Get your tickets in Lads, be men, be real supporters. Dont listen to the One-man Boycott on this forum. He doesn't go anyway. It would be a Pyrric victory to try to bankrupt our own club (LOOK IT UP) so beware the motives of the Boycott Dont like where we are but I refuse to make a bad situation worse. Rovers for the REAL supporters! EOC
Admire your optimism Wild Rover, however Slaven Bilic agreed to join Lokomotiv Moscow before the Euros.
[quote][p][bold]Wild Rover[/bold] wrote: Slavan Bilic is now available after Croatia dumped out of Euro2012? (and he didn't play Kalanic either!) The rumour starts here? or does it? Get your tickets in Lads, be men, be real supporters. Dont listen to the One-man Boycott on this forum. He doesn't go anyway. It would be a Pyrric victory to try to bankrupt our own club (LOOK IT UP) so beware the motives of the Boycott Dont like where we are but I refuse to make a bad situation worse. Rovers for the REAL supporters! EOC[/p][/quote]Admire your optimism Wild Rover, however Slaven Bilic agreed to join Lokomotiv Moscow before the Euros. flyingv1

1:26pm Wed 20 Jun 12

benal13 says...

RUinsane wrote:
So he started at liverpool, went to leeds, then leicester and now us. Is he the orsson wells of football secretary's?, he seems to have started at the top and worked his way to the bottom. Should fit in well with these charlatans
NICE ONE ANOTHER CLOWN FOR THE CIRCUS
[quote][p][bold]RUinsane[/bold] wrote: So he started at liverpool, went to leeds, then leicester and now us. Is he the orsson wells of football secretary's?, he seems to have started at the top and worked his way to the bottom. Should fit in well with these charlatans[/p][/quote]NICE ONE ANOTHER CLOWN FOR THE CIRCUS benal13

1:29pm Wed 20 Jun 12

makaveli96 says...

Is he from Blackburn?

Was he born in the town?

Does he live in the Town?

Did his great grandad live within 2 miles of the ground?

Does he drink at the Aquaduct?

Is his middle name John or Bill or Fred?

Is his excreatment the same colour and texture as ours?

If no, then sorry, your not one of us and not welcome into the town of the ex-champions of 95!
Is he from Blackburn? Was he born in the town? Does he live in the Town? Did his great grandad live within 2 miles of the ground? Does he drink at the Aquaduct? Is his middle name John or Bill or Fred? Is his excreatment the same colour and texture as ours? If no, then sorry, your not one of us and not welcome into the town of the ex-champions of 95! makaveli96

1:33pm Wed 20 Jun 12

YarkshahRover says...

Wild Rover wrote:
Slavan Bilic is now available after Croatia dumped out of Euro2012?
(and he didn't play Kalanic either!)
The rumour starts here? or does it?
Get your tickets in Lads, be men, be real supporters.
Dont listen to the One-man Boycott on this forum. He doesn't go anyway.
It would be a Pyrric victory to try to bankrupt our own club (LOOK IT UP) so beware the motives of the Boycott
Dont like where we are but I refuse to make a bad situation worse.
Rovers for the REAL supporters!
EOC
Don't be so bloody patonising, you're not the only articulate poster on this site.
[quote][p][bold]Wild Rover[/bold] wrote: Slavan Bilic is now available after Croatia dumped out of Euro2012? (and he didn't play Kalanic either!) The rumour starts here? or does it? Get your tickets in Lads, be men, be real supporters. Dont listen to the One-man Boycott on this forum. He doesn't go anyway. It would be a Pyrric victory to try to bankrupt our own club (LOOK IT UP) so beware the motives of the Boycott Dont like where we are but I refuse to make a bad situation worse. Rovers for the REAL supporters! EOC[/p][/quote]Don't be so bloody patonising, you're not the only articulate poster on this site. YarkshahRover

1:33pm Wed 20 Jun 12

benal13 says...

makaveli96 wrote:
Is he from Blackburn?

Was he born in the town?

Does he live in the Town?

Did his great grandad live within 2 miles of the ground?

Does he drink at the Aquaduct?

Is his middle name John or Bill or Fred?

Is his excreatment the same colour and texture as ours?

If no, then sorry, your not one of us and not welcome into the town of the ex-champions of 95!
YOU FORGOT THE FLAT CAP
[quote][p][bold]makaveli96[/bold] wrote: Is he from Blackburn? Was he born in the town? Does he live in the Town? Did his great grandad live within 2 miles of the ground? Does he drink at the Aquaduct? Is his middle name John or Bill or Fred? Is his excreatment the same colour and texture as ours? If no, then sorry, your not one of us and not welcome into the town of the ex-champions of 95![/p][/quote]YOU FORGOT THE FLAT CAP benal13

1:35pm Wed 20 Jun 12

owdman says...

makaveli96 wrote:
Is he from Blackburn?

Was he born in the town?

Does he live in the Town?

Did his great grandad live within 2 miles of the ground?

Does he drink at the Aquaduct?

Is his middle name John or Bill or Fred?

Is his excreatment the same colour and texture as ours?

If no, then sorry, your not one of us and not welcome into the town of the ex-champions of 95!
You plonker!
[quote][p][bold]makaveli96[/bold] wrote: Is he from Blackburn? Was he born in the town? Does he live in the Town? Did his great grandad live within 2 miles of the ground? Does he drink at the Aquaduct? Is his middle name John or Bill or Fred? Is his excreatment the same colour and texture as ours? If no, then sorry, your not one of us and not welcome into the town of the ex-champions of 95![/p][/quote]You plonker! owdman

1:37pm Wed 20 Jun 12

benal13 says...

Wild Rover wrote:
Slavan Bilic is now available after Croatia dumped out of Euro2012?
(and he didn't play Kalanic either!)
The rumour starts here? or does it?
Get your tickets in Lads, be men, be real supporters.
Dont listen to the One-man Boycott on this forum. He doesn't go anyway.
It would be a Pyrric victory to try to bankrupt our own club (LOOK IT UP) so beware the motives of the Boycott
Dont like where we are but I refuse to make a bad situation worse.
Rovers for the REAL supporters!
EOC
WORDS AND PHRASES BY STEVE KEAN A VENKYS PRDUCTION
[quote][p][bold]Wild Rover[/bold] wrote: Slavan Bilic is now available after Croatia dumped out of Euro2012? (and he didn't play Kalanic either!) The rumour starts here? or does it? Get your tickets in Lads, be men, be real supporters. Dont listen to the One-man Boycott on this forum. He doesn't go anyway. It would be a Pyrric victory to try to bankrupt our own club (LOOK IT UP) so beware the motives of the Boycott Dont like where we are but I refuse to make a bad situation worse. Rovers for the REAL supporters! EOC[/p][/quote]WORDS AND PHRASES BY STEVE KEAN A VENKYS PRDUCTION benal13

1:42pm Wed 20 Jun 12

katrew says...

So he has been made to feel very welcome - By who! there are only Kean and his supporters left at the club. Anyone who expresses an alternative view is dismissed. I can't help thinking he is just another yes man put on place to carfry oput Venky's destructive plans without questioning them.
So he has been made to feel very welcome - By who! there are only Kean and his supporters left at the club. Anyone who expresses an alternative view is dismissed. I can't help thinking he is just another yes man put on place to carfry oput Venky's destructive plans without questioning them. katrew

1:42pm Wed 20 Jun 12

bburnrover says...

I think they should employ me as customer liason manager on a weekly contract so I can relate the truth to them about what requires doing and donate the four nooses for them to sort themselves and Kean out.
I think they should employ me as customer liason manager on a weekly contract so I can relate the truth to them about what requires doing and donate the four nooses for them to sort themselves and Kean out. bburnrover

1:43pm Wed 20 Jun 12

flyingv1 says...

RUinsane wrote:
So he started at liverpool, went to leeds, then leicester and now us. Is he the orsson wells of football secretary's?, he seems to have started at the top and worked his way to the bottom. Should fit in well with these charlatans
He actually finished at Liverpool - left by mutual consent last month.
[quote][p][bold]RUinsane[/bold] wrote: So he started at liverpool, went to leeds, then leicester and now us. Is he the orsson wells of football secretary's?, he seems to have started at the top and worked his way to the bottom. Should fit in well with these charlatans[/p][/quote]He actually finished at Liverpool - left by mutual consent last month. flyingv1

1:47pm Wed 20 Jun 12

Roversmad says...

Well I see that this bunch of idiots are not only splitting the club down but are now managing to divide the supporters against each other too, we should all be sticking together
Well I see that this bunch of idiots are not only splitting the club down but are now managing to divide the supporters against each other too, we should all be sticking together Roversmad

1:51pm Wed 20 Jun 12

bypass06 says...

owdman wrote:
makaveli96 wrote:
Is he from Blackburn?

Was he born in the town?

Does he live in the Town?

Did his great grandad live within 2 miles of the ground?

Does he drink at the Aquaduct?

Is his middle name John or Bill or Fred?

Is his excreatment the same colour and texture as ours?

If no, then sorry, your not one of us and not welcome into the town of the ex-champions of 95!
You plonker!
Where can we get tested to prove we are proper Blackburners, You've got me worried now.
[quote][p][bold]owdman[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]makaveli96[/bold] wrote: Is he from Blackburn? Was he born in the town? Does he live in the Town? Did his great grandad live within 2 miles of the ground? Does he drink at the Aquaduct? Is his middle name John or Bill or Fred? Is his excreatment the same colour and texture as ours? If no, then sorry, your not one of us and not welcome into the town of the ex-champions of 95![/p][/quote]You plonker![/p][/quote]Where can we get tested to prove we are proper Blackburners, You've got me worried now. bypass06

1:58pm Wed 20 Jun 12

bypass06 says...

Wild Rover wrote:
Slavan Bilic is now available after Croatia dumped out of Euro2012?
(and he didn't play Kalanic either!)
The rumour starts here? or does it?
Get your tickets in Lads, be men, be real supporters.
Dont listen to the One-man Boycott on this forum. He doesn't go anyway.
It would be a Pyrric victory to try to bankrupt our own club (LOOK IT UP) so beware the motives of the Boycott
Dont like where we are but I refuse to make a bad situation worse.
Rovers for the REAL supporters!
EOC
Take your head out of your ar$e, and give it a wobble.
[quote][p][bold]Wild Rover[/bold] wrote: Slavan Bilic is now available after Croatia dumped out of Euro2012? (and he didn't play Kalanic either!) The rumour starts here? or does it? Get your tickets in Lads, be men, be real supporters. Dont listen to the One-man Boycott on this forum. He doesn't go anyway. It would be a Pyrric victory to try to bankrupt our own club (LOOK IT UP) so beware the motives of the Boycott Dont like where we are but I refuse to make a bad situation worse. Rovers for the REAL supporters! EOC[/p][/quote]Take your head out of your ar$e, and give it a wobble. bypass06

2:00pm Wed 20 Jun 12

Rovers 1495 says...

Wild Rover wrote:
Slavan Bilic is now available after Croatia dumped out of Euro2012?
(and he didn't play Kalanic either!)
The rumour starts here? or does it?
Get your tickets in Lads, be men, be real supporters.
Dont listen to the One-man Boycott on this forum. He doesn't go anyway.
It would be a Pyrric victory to try to bankrupt our own club (LOOK IT UP) so beware the motives of the Boycott
Dont like where we are but I refuse to make a bad situation worse.
Rovers for the REAL supporters!
EOC
Would that be Geoffrey Boycott ?
[quote][p][bold]Wild Rover[/bold] wrote: Slavan Bilic is now available after Croatia dumped out of Euro2012? (and he didn't play Kalanic either!) The rumour starts here? or does it? Get your tickets in Lads, be men, be real supporters. Dont listen to the One-man Boycott on this forum. He doesn't go anyway. It would be a Pyrric victory to try to bankrupt our own club (LOOK IT UP) so beware the motives of the Boycott Dont like where we are but I refuse to make a bad situation worse. Rovers for the REAL supporters! EOC[/p][/quote]Would that be Geoffrey Boycott ? Rovers 1495

2:02pm Wed 20 Jun 12

oldblue says...

YarkshahRover wrote:
Wild Rover wrote:
Slavan Bilic is now available after Croatia dumped out of Euro2012?
(and he didn't play Kalanic either!)
The rumour starts here? or does it?
Get your tickets in Lads, be men, be real supporters.
Dont listen to the One-man Boycott on this forum. He doesn't go anyway.
It would be a Pyrric victory to try to bankrupt our own club (LOOK IT UP) so beware the motives of the Boycott
Dont like where we are but I refuse to make a bad situation worse.
Rovers for the REAL supporters!
EOC
Don't be so bloody patonising, you're not the only articulate poster on this site.
Look it up yourself, and whilst you are at it check the spelling. PyrrHic. It will not be a one man boycott either, there will be thousands of former season ticket holders (like me) who have the sense to realise that attending matches at Ewood gives succour to the current regime. Empty stands will provide a stronger message than any yet sent and will produce much faster results, one way or another.
[quote][p][bold]YarkshahRover[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Wild Rover[/bold] wrote: Slavan Bilic is now available after Croatia dumped out of Euro2012? (and he didn't play Kalanic either!) The rumour starts here? or does it? Get your tickets in Lads, be men, be real supporters. Dont listen to the One-man Boycott on this forum. He doesn't go anyway. It would be a Pyrric victory to try to bankrupt our own club (LOOK IT UP) so beware the motives of the Boycott Dont like where we are but I refuse to make a bad situation worse. Rovers for the REAL supporters! EOC[/p][/quote]Don't be so bloody patonising, you're not the only articulate poster on this site.[/p][/quote]Look it up yourself, and whilst you are at it check the spelling. PyrrHic. It will not be a one man boycott either, there will be thousands of former season ticket holders (like me) who have the sense to realise that attending matches at Ewood gives succour to the current regime. Empty stands will provide a stronger message than any yet sent and will produce much faster results, one way or another. oldblue

2:11pm Wed 20 Jun 12

benal13 says...

SO ITS BEEN CONFIRMED KEAN IS STAYING WOW ARE WE SUPRISED NO
SO ITS BEEN CONFIRMED KEAN IS STAYING WOW ARE WE SUPRISED NO benal13

2:16pm Wed 20 Jun 12

P888HOW says...

how did L.E.T. get this information. Sylvester joining the club.why dont the L.E.T. find out when kean & co. are leaving the club.ask them what is going on at BRFC and report back to your readers.!!!
how did L.E.T. get this information. Sylvester joining the club.why dont the L.E.T. find out when kean & co. are leaving the club.ask them what is going on at BRFC and report back to your readers.!!! P888HOW

2:18pm Wed 20 Jun 12

A Darener says...

Kean staying. Unbelievable!!!

Words fail me!

Another day ruined!
Kean staying. Unbelievable!!! Words fail me! Another day ruined! A Darener

2:47pm Wed 20 Jun 12

100%ROVERS says...

SHAME ON ANYONE WHO BUYS A SEASON TICKET NOW !!!!!

- Confirmation Steve Kean is staying as manager !!!
- Appointment of no mark Singh as "global advisor" - WTF !!!!
- Singh says we are on verge of signing "BIG player" !!!!

Im a loyal fan of 30 years but will not put money into this club ..
I will go to away matches to show my support for team ..

HUNT OUT !!! - YESSSSSS Gone
KEAN OUT !! - next
AGNEW OUT !!! next
VENKYS OUT !!! - next
SILVESTER OUT !!! - as soon as he starts - he is just another venkys stooge ...
SHAME ON ANYONE WHO BUYS A SEASON TICKET NOW !!!!! - Confirmation Steve Kean is staying as manager !!! - Appointment of no mark Singh as "global advisor" - WTF !!!! - Singh says we are on verge of signing "BIG player" !!!! Im a loyal fan of 30 years but will not put money into this club .. I will go to away matches to show my support for team .. HUNT OUT !!! - YESSSSSS Gone KEAN OUT !! - next AGNEW OUT !!! next VENKYS OUT !!! - next SILVESTER OUT !!! - as soon as he starts - he is just another venkys stooge ... 100%ROVERS

4:03pm Wed 20 Jun 12

French Rover says...

bluerob wrote:
Wild Rover wrote:
Slavan Bilic is now available after Croatia dumped out of Euro2012?
(and he didn't play Kalanic either!)
The rumour starts here? or does it?
Get your tickets in Lads, be men, be real supporters.
Dont listen to the One-man Boycott on this forum. He doesn't go anyway.
It would be a Pyrric victory to try to bankrupt our own club (LOOK IT UP) so beware the motives of the Boycott
Dont like where we are but I refuse to make a bad situation worse.
Rovers for the REAL supporters!
EOC
Get real mate, we are a championship club, Bilic will have his sights set much higher than us.

Obviously you live in the same fantasy land as Kean who thinks its only 1%, there are thousands of us who are going to boycott and they are REAL supporters.
You need to get up to date with the facts you lot, Slavan Bilic took the Lokamotiv Moscow job before the Euros even started...
[quote][p][bold]bluerob[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Wild Rover[/bold] wrote: Slavan Bilic is now available after Croatia dumped out of Euro2012? (and he didn't play Kalanic either!) The rumour starts here? or does it? Get your tickets in Lads, be men, be real supporters. Dont listen to the One-man Boycott on this forum. He doesn't go anyway. It would be a Pyrric victory to try to bankrupt our own club (LOOK IT UP) so beware the motives of the Boycott Dont like where we are but I refuse to make a bad situation worse. Rovers for the REAL supporters! EOC[/p][/quote]Get real mate, we are a championship club, Bilic will have his sights set much higher than us. Obviously you live in the same fantasy land as Kean who thinks its only 1%, there are thousands of us who are going to boycott and they are REAL supporters.[/p][/quote]You need to get up to date with the facts you lot, Slavan Bilic took the Lokamotiv Moscow job before the Euros even started... French Rover

4:10pm Wed 20 Jun 12

French Rover says...

Welcome to Ewood (AKA Hell) to our new secretary Mr. Ian Silvester...all the info on the new guy is very positive. In his last job at Liverpool he apparently did a very professional job for a number of years and he is well respected by fellow football administration people.

He was actually ousted at Liverpool by someone he employed (sounds familiar?) but Liverpool 'new' secretary's regime then went and handled the Suarez incident so messily that the club had to apologize to the world over the mess that was created.

Maybe having a well respected and very experienced (European and Prem experience with Liverpool) Club Secretary can make some difference to the running of our club?

Could it just be that Venkys are starting to put a proper structure back in place within the club with the sole intention of making it more saleable?

Are we actually seeing the first green shoots of hope emerging? Shoots that can grow quickly and sweep "Kean the weed" away.....? Not sure where our Shebby fits into that theory though? Unless he will be the 'asia-known face' that will oversee the sale?

We can only hope and pray that changes are on the way....but welcome to Ian anyways.
Welcome to Ewood (AKA Hell) to our new secretary Mr. Ian Silvester...all the info on the new guy is very positive. In his last job at Liverpool he apparently did a very professional job for a number of years and he is well respected by fellow football administration people. He was actually ousted at Liverpool by someone he employed (sounds familiar?) but Liverpool 'new' secretary's regime then went and handled the Suarez incident so messily that the club had to apologize to the world over the mess that was created. Maybe having a well respected and very experienced (European and Prem experience with Liverpool) Club Secretary can make some difference to the running of our club? Could it just be that Venkys are starting to put a proper structure back in place within the club with the sole intention of making it more saleable? Are we actually seeing the first green shoots of hope emerging? Shoots that can grow quickly and sweep "Kean the weed" away.....? Not sure where our Shebby fits into that theory though? Unless he will be the 'asia-known face' that will oversee the sale? We can only hope and pray that changes are on the way....but welcome to Ian anyways. French Rover

4:23pm Wed 20 Jun 12

Rovers 1495 says...

French Rover wrote:
Welcome to Ewood (AKA Hell) to our new secretary Mr. Ian Silvester...all the info on the new guy is very positive. In his last job at Liverpool he apparently did a very professional job for a number of years and he is well respected by fellow football administration people.

He was actually ousted at Liverpool by someone he employed (sounds familiar?) but Liverpool 'new' secretary's regime then went and handled the Suarez incident so messily that the club had to apologize to the world over the mess that was created.

Maybe having a well respected and very experienced (European and Prem experience with Liverpool) Club Secretary can make some difference to the running of our club?

Could it just be that Venkys are starting to put a proper structure back in place within the club with the sole intention of making it more saleable?

Are we actually seeing the first green shoots of hope emerging? Shoots that can grow quickly and sweep "Kean the weed" away.....? Not sure where our Shebby fits into that theory though? Unless he will be the 'asia-known face' that will oversee the sale?

We can only hope and pray that changes are on the way....but welcome to Ian anyways.
You are just too optimistic, FR
[quote][p][bold]French Rover[/bold] wrote: Welcome to Ewood (AKA Hell) to our new secretary Mr. Ian Silvester...all the info on the new guy is very positive. In his last job at Liverpool he apparently did a very professional job for a number of years and he is well respected by fellow football administration people. He was actually ousted at Liverpool by someone he employed (sounds familiar?) but Liverpool 'new' secretary's regime then went and handled the Suarez incident so messily that the club had to apologize to the world over the mess that was created. Maybe having a well respected and very experienced (European and Prem experience with Liverpool) Club Secretary can make some difference to the running of our club? Could it just be that Venkys are starting to put a proper structure back in place within the club with the sole intention of making it more saleable? Are we actually seeing the first green shoots of hope emerging? Shoots that can grow quickly and sweep "Kean the weed" away.....? Not sure where our Shebby fits into that theory though? Unless he will be the 'asia-known face' that will oversee the sale? We can only hope and pray that changes are on the way....but welcome to Ian anyways.[/p][/quote]You are just too optimistic, FR Rovers 1495

5:03pm Wed 20 Jun 12

neil1967 says...

Rovers 1495 wrote:
French Rover wrote:
Welcome to Ewood (AKA Hell) to our new secretary Mr. Ian Silvester...all the info on the new guy is very positive. In his last job at Liverpool he apparently did a very professional job for a number of years and he is well respected by fellow football administration people.

He was actually ousted at Liverpool by someone he employed (sounds familiar?) but Liverpool 'new' secretary's regime then went and handled the Suarez incident so messily that the club had to apologize to the world over the mess that was created.

Maybe having a well respected and very experienced (European and Prem experience with Liverpool) Club Secretary can make some difference to the running of our club?

Could it just be that Venkys are starting to put a proper structure back in place within the club with the sole intention of making it more saleable?

Are we actually seeing the first green shoots of hope emerging? Shoots that can grow quickly and sweep "Kean the weed" away.....? Not sure where our Shebby fits into that theory though? Unless he will be the 'asia-known face' that will oversee the sale?

We can only hope and pray that changes are on the way....but welcome to Ian anyways.
You are just too optimistic, FR
what a stupid post
silvester is so desperate for a job he will be another yes man
[quote][p][bold]Rovers 1495[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]French Rover[/bold] wrote: Welcome to Ewood (AKA Hell) to our new secretary Mr. Ian Silvester...all the info on the new guy is very positive. In his last job at Liverpool he apparently did a very professional job for a number of years and he is well respected by fellow football administration people. He was actually ousted at Liverpool by someone he employed (sounds familiar?) but Liverpool 'new' secretary's regime then went and handled the Suarez incident so messily that the club had to apologize to the world over the mess that was created. Maybe having a well respected and very experienced (European and Prem experience with Liverpool) Club Secretary can make some difference to the running of our club? Could it just be that Venkys are starting to put a proper structure back in place within the club with the sole intention of making it more saleable? Are we actually seeing the first green shoots of hope emerging? Shoots that can grow quickly and sweep "Kean the weed" away.....? Not sure where our Shebby fits into that theory though? Unless he will be the 'asia-known face' that will oversee the sale? We can only hope and pray that changes are on the way....but welcome to Ian anyways.[/p][/quote]You are just too optimistic, FR[/p][/quote]what a stupid post silvester is so desperate for a job he will be another yes man neil1967

6:03pm Wed 20 Jun 12

French Rover says...

Rovers 1495 wrote:
French Rover wrote:
Welcome to Ewood (AKA Hell) to our new secretary Mr. Ian Silvester...all the info on the new guy is very positive. In his last job at Liverpool he apparently did a very professional job for a number of years and he is well respected by fellow football administration people.

He was actually ousted at Liverpool by someone he employed (sounds familiar?) but Liverpool 'new' secretary's regime then went and handled the Suarez incident so messily that the club had to apologize to the world over the mess that was created.

Maybe having a well respected and very experienced (European and Prem experience with Liverpool) Club Secretary can make some difference to the running of our club?

Could it just be that Venkys are starting to put a proper structure back in place within the club with the sole intention of making it more saleable?

Are we actually seeing the first green shoots of hope emerging? Shoots that can grow quickly and sweep "Kean the weed" away.....? Not sure where our Shebby fits into that theory though? Unless he will be the 'asia-known face' that will oversee the sale?

We can only hope and pray that changes are on the way....but welcome to Ian anyways.
You are just too optimistic, FR
now I have read what our Shebby has to say about Kean then I have to agree I was being way too optimistic...isn't it all so bleeding sad it just goes from bad to worse to even worse(r)..
[quote][p][bold]Rovers 1495[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]French Rover[/bold] wrote: Welcome to Ewood (AKA Hell) to our new secretary Mr. Ian Silvester...all the info on the new guy is very positive. In his last job at Liverpool he apparently did a very professional job for a number of years and he is well respected by fellow football administration people. He was actually ousted at Liverpool by someone he employed (sounds familiar?) but Liverpool 'new' secretary's regime then went and handled the Suarez incident so messily that the club had to apologize to the world over the mess that was created. Maybe having a well respected and very experienced (European and Prem experience with Liverpool) Club Secretary can make some difference to the running of our club? Could it just be that Venkys are starting to put a proper structure back in place within the club with the sole intention of making it more saleable? Are we actually seeing the first green shoots of hope emerging? Shoots that can grow quickly and sweep "Kean the weed" away.....? Not sure where our Shebby fits into that theory though? Unless he will be the 'asia-known face' that will oversee the sale? We can only hope and pray that changes are on the way....but welcome to Ian anyways.[/p][/quote]You are just too optimistic, FR[/p][/quote]now I have read what our Shebby has to say about Kean then I have to agree I was being way too optimistic...isn't it all so bleeding sad it just goes from bad to worse to even worse(r).. French Rover

6:09pm Wed 20 Jun 12

LanghoRover says...

Check out Steve Keans CV he won the world cup for Englan in 1966. Just thought I'd add some more lies to add to the rest
Check out Steve Keans CV he won the world cup for Englan in 1966. Just thought I'd add some more lies to add to the rest LanghoRover

6:37pm Wed 20 Jun 12

DGower says...

I think this is a very good appointment. I know this guy as I have had dealings with him in the past and he is a very well respected administrator in footballing circles. I suspect, he doesn't know (or understand) the mess he is coming into though.
I think this is a very good appointment. I know this guy as I have had dealings with him in the past and he is a very well respected administrator in footballing circles. I suspect, he doesn't know (or understand) the mess he is coming into though. DGower

7:39pm Wed 20 Jun 12

sean_brfc says...

Roversmad wrote:
Well I see that this bunch of idiots are not only splitting the club down but are now managing to divide the supporters against each other too, we should all be sticking together
Precisely, it would be better if people would listen to Wild Rover's point of view. I am for sure boycotting but the Pyrrhic victory point could prove correct.
[quote][p][bold]Roversmad[/bold] wrote: Well I see that this bunch of idiots are not only splitting the club down but are now managing to divide the supporters against each other too, we should all be sticking together[/p][/quote]Precisely, it would be better if people would listen to Wild Rover's point of view. I am for sure boycotting but the Pyrrhic victory point could prove correct. sean_brfc

8:43pm Wed 20 Jun 12

Angrlus says...

bypass06 wrote:
owdman wrote:
makaveli96 wrote:
Is he from Blackburn?

Was he born in the town?

Does he live in the Town?

Did his great grandad live within 2 miles of the ground?

Does he drink at the Aquaduct?

Is his middle name John or Bill or Fred?

Is his excreatment the same colour and texture as ours?

If no, then sorry, your not one of us and not welcome into the town of the ex-champions of 95!
You plonker!
Where can we get tested to prove we are proper Blackburners, You've got me worried now.
I don't know, he's only saying what other ignorants on here hint at. If you aint born here, you don't belong here.
[quote][p][bold]bypass06[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]owdman[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]makaveli96[/bold] wrote: Is he from Blackburn? Was he born in the town? Does he live in the Town? Did his great grandad live within 2 miles of the ground? Does he drink at the Aquaduct? Is his middle name John or Bill or Fred? Is his excreatment the same colour and texture as ours? If no, then sorry, your not one of us and not welcome into the town of the ex-champions of 95![/p][/quote]You plonker![/p][/quote]Where can we get tested to prove we are proper Blackburners, You've got me worried now.[/p][/quote]I don't know, he's only saying what other ignorants on here hint at. If you aint born here, you don't belong here. Angrlus

10:06pm Wed 20 Jun 12

flyingv1 says...

neil1967 wrote:
Rovers 1495 wrote:
French Rover wrote: Welcome to Ewood (AKA Hell) to our new secretary Mr. Ian Silvester...all the info on the new guy is very positive. In his last job at Liverpool he apparently did a very professional job for a number of years and he is well respected by fellow football administration people. He was actually ousted at Liverpool by someone he employed (sounds familiar?) but Liverpool 'new' secretary's regime then went and handled the Suarez incident so messily that the club had to apologize to the world over the mess that was created. Maybe having a well respected and very experienced (European and Prem experience with Liverpool) Club Secretary can make some difference to the running of our club? Could it just be that Venkys are starting to put a proper structure back in place within the club with the sole intention of making it more saleable? Are we actually seeing the first green shoots of hope emerging? Shoots that can grow quickly and sweep "Kean the weed" away.....? Not sure where our Shebby fits into that theory though? Unless he will be the 'asia-known face' that will oversee the sale? We can only hope and pray that changes are on the way....but welcome to Ian anyways.
You are just too optimistic, FR
what a stupid post silvester is so desperate for a job he will be another yes man
"Desperate for a job?" Source please or is this another negative comment? Give the man a chance.
[quote][p][bold]neil1967[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Rovers 1495[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]French Rover[/bold] wrote: Welcome to Ewood (AKA Hell) to our new secretary Mr. Ian Silvester...all the info on the new guy is very positive. In his last job at Liverpool he apparently did a very professional job for a number of years and he is well respected by fellow football administration people. He was actually ousted at Liverpool by someone he employed (sounds familiar?) but Liverpool 'new' secretary's regime then went and handled the Suarez incident so messily that the club had to apologize to the world over the mess that was created. Maybe having a well respected and very experienced (European and Prem experience with Liverpool) Club Secretary can make some difference to the running of our club? Could it just be that Venkys are starting to put a proper structure back in place within the club with the sole intention of making it more saleable? Are we actually seeing the first green shoots of hope emerging? Shoots that can grow quickly and sweep "Kean the weed" away.....? Not sure where our Shebby fits into that theory though? Unless he will be the 'asia-known face' that will oversee the sale? We can only hope and pray that changes are on the way....but welcome to Ian anyways.[/p][/quote]You are just too optimistic, FR[/p][/quote]what a stupid post silvester is so desperate for a job he will be another yes man[/p][/quote]"Desperate for a job?" Source please or is this another negative comment? Give the man a chance. flyingv1

7:24am Thu 21 Jun 12

Roverthere says...

YarkshahRover wrote:
Wild Rover wrote:
Slavan Bilic is now available after Croatia dumped out of Euro2012?
(and he didn't play Kalanic either!)
The rumour starts here? or does it?
Get your tickets in Lads, be men, be real supporters.
Dont listen to the One-man Boycott on this forum. He doesn't go anyway.
It would be a Pyrric victory to try to bankrupt our own club (LOOK IT UP) so beware the motives of the Boycott
Dont like where we are but I refuse to make a bad situation worse.
Rovers for the REAL supporters!
EOC
Don't be so bloody patonising, you're not the only articulate poster on this site.
Another failed attempt by the Venky's PR machine. Be real supporters and say No, No more of this nonsense until sanity and respect returns!
[quote][p][bold]YarkshahRover[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Wild Rover[/bold] wrote: Slavan Bilic is now available after Croatia dumped out of Euro2012? (and he didn't play Kalanic either!) The rumour starts here? or does it? Get your tickets in Lads, be men, be real supporters. Dont listen to the One-man Boycott on this forum. He doesn't go anyway. It would be a Pyrric victory to try to bankrupt our own club (LOOK IT UP) so beware the motives of the Boycott Dont like where we are but I refuse to make a bad situation worse. Rovers for the REAL supporters! EOC[/p][/quote]Don't be so bloody patonising, you're not the only articulate poster on this site.[/p][/quote]Another failed attempt by the Venky's PR machine. Be real supporters and say No, No more of this nonsense until sanity and respect returns! Roverthere

10:43am Thu 21 Jun 12

owd nick says...

All we need now is Tweety Pie and we have the full set
All we need now is Tweety Pie and we have the full set owd nick

1:21pm Thu 21 Jun 12

Roverthere says...

Angrlus wrote:
bypass06 wrote:
owdman wrote:
makaveli96 wrote:
Is he from Blackburn?

Was he born in the town?

Does he live in the Town?

Did his great grandad live within 2 miles of the ground?

Does he drink at the Aquaduct?

Is his middle name John or Bill or Fred?

Is his excreatment the same colour and texture as ours?

If no, then sorry, your not one of us and not welcome into the town of the ex-champions of 95!
You plonker!
Where can we get tested to prove we are proper Blackburners, You've got me worried now.
I don't know, he's only saying what other ignorants on here hint at. If you aint born here, you don't belong here.
Don't worry he's not a full shilling!
[quote][p][bold]Angrlus[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]bypass06[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]owdman[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]makaveli96[/bold] wrote: Is he from Blackburn? Was he born in the town? Does he live in the Town? Did his great grandad live within 2 miles of the ground? Does he drink at the Aquaduct? Is his middle name John or Bill or Fred? Is his excreatment the same colour and texture as ours? If no, then sorry, your not one of us and not welcome into the town of the ex-champions of 95![/p][/quote]You plonker![/p][/quote]Where can we get tested to prove we are proper Blackburners, You've got me worried now.[/p][/quote]I don't know, he's only saying what other ignorants on here hint at. If you aint born here, you don't belong here.[/p][/quote]Don't worry he's not a full shilling! Roverthere

6:23pm Fri 22 Jun 12

rovers11-12 says...

Roverthere wrote:
Angrlus wrote:
bypass06 wrote:
owdman wrote:
makaveli96 wrote: Is he from Blackburn? Was he born in the town? Does he live in the Town? Did his great grandad live within 2 miles of the ground? Does he drink at the Aquaduct? Is his middle name John or Bill or Fred? Is his excreatment the same colour and texture as ours? If no, then sorry, your not one of us and not welcome into the town of the ex-champions of 95!
You plonker!
Where can we get tested to prove we are proper Blackburners, You've got me worried now.
I don't know, he's only saying what other ignorants on here hint at. If you aint born here, you don't belong here.
Don't worry he's not a full shilling!
Darrener must be worried having to prove he is from Blackburn.
[quote][p][bold]Roverthere[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Angrlus[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]bypass06[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]owdman[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]makaveli96[/bold] wrote: Is he from Blackburn? Was he born in the town? Does he live in the Town? Did his great grandad live within 2 miles of the ground? Does he drink at the Aquaduct? Is his middle name John or Bill or Fred? Is his excreatment the same colour and texture as ours? If no, then sorry, your not one of us and not welcome into the town of the ex-champions of 95![/p][/quote]You plonker![/p][/quote]Where can we get tested to prove we are proper Blackburners, You've got me worried now.[/p][/quote]I don't know, he's only saying what other ignorants on here hint at. If you aint born here, you don't belong here.[/p][/quote]Don't worry he's not a full shilling![/p][/quote]Darrener must be worried having to prove he is from Blackburn. rovers11-12

11:32am Sun 24 Jun 12

samsno2millfan says...

benal13 wrote:
makaveli96 wrote: Is he from Blackburn? Was he born in the town? Does he live in the Town? Did his great grandad live within 2 miles of the ground? Does he drink at the Aquaduct? Is his middle name John or Bill or Fred? Is his excreatment the same colour and texture as ours? If no, then sorry, your not one of us and not welcome into the town of the ex-champions of 95!
YOU FORGOT THE FLAT CAP
"I'm looking forard to working with everyone"

At least he's has geet t'angot th'accent.
[quote][p][bold]benal13[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]makaveli96[/bold] wrote: Is he from Blackburn? Was he born in the town? Does he live in the Town? Did his great grandad live within 2 miles of the ground? Does he drink at the Aquaduct? Is his middle name John or Bill or Fred? Is his excreatment the same colour and texture as ours? If no, then sorry, your not one of us and not welcome into the town of the ex-champions of 95![/p][/quote]YOU FORGOT THE FLAT CAP[/p][/quote]"I'm looking forard to working with everyone" At least he's has geet t'angot th'accent. samsno2millfan

11:40am Sun 24 Jun 12

samsno2millfan says...

oldblue wrote:
YarkshahRover wrote:
Wild Rover wrote: Slavan Bilic is now available after Croatia dumped out of Euro2012? (and he didn't play Kalanic either!) The rumour starts here? or does it? Get your tickets in Lads, be men, be real supporters. Dont listen to the One-man Boycott on this forum. He doesn't go anyway. It would be a Pyrric victory to try to bankrupt our own club (LOOK IT UP) so beware the motives of the Boycott Dont like where we are but I refuse to make a bad situation worse. Rovers for the REAL supporters! EOC
Don't be so bloody patonising, you're not the only articulate poster on this site.
Look it up yourself, and whilst you are at it check the spelling. PyrrHic. It will not be a one man boycott either, there will be thousands of former season ticket holders (like me) who have the sense to realise that attending matches at Ewood gives succour to the current regime. Empty stands will provide a stronger message than any yet sent and will produce much faster results, one way or another.
A victory with such a devastating cost it carries the implication another such victory will ultimately lead to defeat.

Someone who wins a "Pyrrhic victory" has been victorious in some way; however, the heavy toll and/or the detrimental consequences negates any sense of achievement or profit.

There is, therefore, no reason to celebrate.

The phrase is named after King Pyrrhus of Epirus, whose army suffered irreplaceable casualties in defeating the Romans at Heraclea in 280 BC and Asculum in 279 BC during the Pyrrhic War.

Copy and paste - 'tis a wonderful thing!
[quote][p][bold]oldblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]YarkshahRover[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Wild Rover[/bold] wrote: Slavan Bilic is now available after Croatia dumped out of Euro2012? (and he didn't play Kalanic either!) The rumour starts here? or does it? Get your tickets in Lads, be men, be real supporters. Dont listen to the One-man Boycott on this forum. He doesn't go anyway. It would be a Pyrric victory to try to bankrupt our own club (LOOK IT UP) so beware the motives of the Boycott Dont like where we are but I refuse to make a bad situation worse. Rovers for the REAL supporters! EOC[/p][/quote]Don't be so bloody patonising, you're not the only articulate poster on this site.[/p][/quote]Look it up yourself, and whilst you are at it check the spelling. PyrrHic. It will not be a one man boycott either, there will be thousands of former season ticket holders (like me) who have the sense to realise that attending matches at Ewood gives succour to the current regime. Empty stands will provide a stronger message than any yet sent and will produce much faster results, one way or another.[/p][/quote]A victory with such a devastating cost it carries the implication another such victory will ultimately lead to defeat. Someone who wins a "Pyrrhic victory" has been victorious in some way; however, the heavy toll and/or the detrimental consequences negates any sense of achievement or profit. There is, therefore, no reason to celebrate. The phrase is named after King Pyrrhus of Epirus, whose army suffered irreplaceable casualties in defeating the Romans at Heraclea in 280 BC and Asculum in 279 BC during the Pyrrhic War. Copy and paste - 'tis a wonderful thing! samsno2millfan

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