Rovers close in on two - with more new faces to follow

8:08am Monday 2nd July 2012 in Football Photograph of the Author Exclusive By Andy Cryer, Blackburn Rovers reporter

LEON Best and Fabio Nunes are expected to undergo medicals at Brockhall today as Blackburn Rovers look to make as many as four signings before Thursday’s start of pre-season training.

Newcastle United striker Best and Portuguese youth international Nunes are understood to have agreed personal terms, with Rovers expecting to seal their moves once the formalities have been completed.

Rovers are believed to have also agreed personal terms with former Portugal striker Nuno Gomes during talks over the weekend – with the player due back in England for a medical in midweek.

The club is also understood to be hopeful of securing the signature of Sporting Lisbon midfielder Adrien Silva, with the player keen on a switch to Ewood Park.

Agreement has yet to be reached with his employers but, despite interest from Porto and Marseille, Rovers are confident the £3million-rated midfielder will be at Ewood before the end of the week.

Former Southampton and Coventry City striker Best, 25, is set to complete his £3million move imminently after being persuaded to drop into the Championship, despite interest from Southampton and Norwich.

His arrival would go some way to replacing last season’s top scorer Yakubu, who quit for China last week, although Rovers know further fire power is still needed.

Portimonese’s 19-year-old left winger Nunes will join Rovers for a nominal fee, having spent last season on loan at Parma.

He was set to join Bulgarian outfit ZSKA Sofia earlier this summer but the move broke down allowing Rovers to step in.

Nunes should be joined at Ewood by his fellow countryman Nuno Gomes later this week after agreement was reached between the club and the player during talks on Saturday night.

The former Benfica and Fiorentina striker turns 36 later this week but Rovers believe his capture on a free transfer will add some more necessary experience to the squad.

Gomes’ goals fired Portugal to third place in the 2000 European Championships and the runners up spot in the same competition four years later.

He spent last season playing for Braga, of Portugal, and Rovers believe the wealth of experience he brings will prove beneficial to the young players in the squad.

Talks are ongoing between Rovers and Sporting Lisbon over the future of 23-year-old midfielder Silva but, with the player not wanted by the Portuguese outfit, he is understood to be close to a move to East Lancashire.

Rovers’ efforts to bring Newcastle United midfielder Dan Gosling to Ewood Park on a season-long loan are understand to have been frustrated, with the player wanting to remain at the Premier League outfit.

Even after the arrival of Best and Gomes, Rovers will bid to boost their fire power options with the addition of one more striker.

Junior Hoilett’s Rovers contract expired yesterday and, despite efforts from the club to sign him up again, the winger is expected to leave, with interest from Germany and the Premier League.

Left back Martin Olsson has reiterated his desire to quit the club, while Paul Robinson is still believed to be a target for Turkish outfit Besiktas.

Meanwhile, last season’s youth team skipper Ryan Edwards is expected to join Rochdale on loan.

Comments (64)

8:49am Mon 2 Jul 12

edmy says...

We can sign the all best players in the world but with this clown KEAN in charge we are going nowhere. He has shown us nothing to prove otherwise. Venky's you have been warned over and over again, but then after all you are the head clowns in the now Ewood Park circus.
We can sign the all best players in the world but with this clown KEAN in charge we are going nowhere. He has shown us nothing to prove otherwise. Venky's you have been warned over and over again, but then after all you are the head clowns in the now Ewood Park circus. edmy

8:58am Mon 2 Jul 12

hassy bloke says...

edmy wrote:
We can sign the all best players in the world but with this clown KEAN in charge we are going nowhere. He has shown us nothing to prove otherwise. Venky's you have been warned over and over again, but then after all you are the head clowns in the now Ewood Park circus.
Spot on edmy, will do nothing with Kean in charge. My next visit to Ewood will be to the game following Kean's sacking.
[quote][p][bold]edmy[/bold] wrote: We can sign the all best players in the world but with this clown KEAN in charge we are going nowhere. He has shown us nothing to prove otherwise. Venky's you have been warned over and over again, but then after all you are the head clowns in the now Ewood Park circus.[/p][/quote]Spot on edmy, will do nothing with Kean in charge. My next visit to Ewood will be to the game following Kean's sacking. hassy bloke

8:59am Mon 2 Jul 12

cheekyprodigy says...

Seriously, where was all this activity 12 months ago?
U watch, 12 months from now, Venkys will (finally) be hunting for a new manager after realising he was the real problem with the team, after all.
Seriously, where was all this activity 12 months ago? U watch, 12 months from now, Venkys will (finally) be hunting for a new manager after realising he was the real problem with the team, after all. cheekyprodigy

9:03am Mon 2 Jul 12

chippinrover says...

Any over the hill free defenders available.Kean seems to have forgot we shipped goals for fun last season.I suppose he knows wat he is doing NOT.
Any over the hill free defenders available.Kean seems to have forgot we shipped goals for fun last season.I suppose he knows wat he is doing NOT. chippinrover

9:13am Mon 2 Jul 12

lusorover says...

Adrien Silva is a very good player and should be an excellent signing if we can pull it off.

I can't see Nuno Gomes bringing much to the table apart from his 'experience' as it is a long time since he starred on the pitch.

Whoever comes in has to hit the ground running.

I hope that it has been spelled out to Kean that only points on the board are the means by which he can keep his job. Anything less than 14 out of the first 18 points and he must be sacked and a successor installed without delay. Talks should be taking place now to have a list of potential replacements in place.

The fans don't want Kean there but there he is and we will be starting the season with him as manager. I truly hope that the team gets the points that keep him there even accepting that he will never be respected by the fans.

It's all about results. It always has been which is why the fans can't understand and accept that Kean was not sacked last season.
Adrien Silva is a very good player and should be an excellent signing if we can pull it off. I can't see Nuno Gomes bringing much to the table apart from his 'experience' as it is a long time since he starred on the pitch. Whoever comes in has to hit the ground running. I hope that it has been spelled out to Kean that only points on the board are the means by which he can keep his job. Anything less than 14 out of the first 18 points and he must be sacked and a successor installed without delay. Talks should be taking place now to have a list of potential replacements in place. The fans don't want Kean there but there he is and we will be starting the season with him as manager. I truly hope that the team gets the points that keep him there even accepting that he will never be respected by the fans. It's all about results. It always has been which is why the fans can't understand and accept that Kean was not sacked last season. lusorover

9:18am Mon 2 Jul 12

dangerous dave says...

It is nice to see Rovers active in the transfer market - but you still have to question Kean and his abilities in this area after the second rate signings of last season. In any event no matter who he signs he (KEAN) will still not be accepted by the fans at Ewood after the lies and contempt for the supporters - his standing in terms of professionalism/hone
sty is 'nil' and will continue to be so.
If he thinks a few signings and verb from Mr Singh will help his standing in respect of what the fans think of him then he is well off the mark.
OUT WITH KEAN AGNEW SINGH VENKYS.
It is nice to see Rovers active in the transfer market - but you still have to question Kean and his abilities in this area after the second rate signings of last season. In any event no matter who he signs he (KEAN) will still not be accepted by the fans at Ewood after the lies and contempt for the supporters - his standing in terms of professionalism/hone sty is 'nil' and will continue to be so. If he thinks a few signings and verb from Mr Singh will help his standing in respect of what the fans think of him then he is well off the mark. OUT WITH KEAN AGNEW SINGH VENKYS. dangerous dave

9:19am Mon 2 Jul 12

OnePostThenTheOther says...

KEAN OUT
KEAN OUT OnePostThenTheOther

9:20am Mon 2 Jul 12

michaelharbron says...

Cannot see the point of all these attacking signings as the 'Unsackable Klown' is incapable of setting up a team to defend, or setting up a team for that matter. I also wonder how many of these players will be his signings or is our new global football advisor director or whatever he is called trying to make his mark and show how much he knows about football.
Cannot see the point of all these attacking signings as the 'Unsackable Klown' is incapable of setting up a team to defend, or setting up a team for that matter. I also wonder how many of these players will be his signings or is our new global football advisor director or whatever he is called trying to make his mark and show how much he knows about football. michaelharbron

9:21am Mon 2 Jul 12

Blue&whiteforever says...

Does not matter who we sign when we do not have a manager. Coach Kean can talk a good game but falls well short with tactics, substitutions etc when the lads are on the pitch. They look clueless and it's down to that idiotic imp

RTID
Does not matter who we sign when we do not have a manager. Coach Kean can talk a good game but falls well short with tactics, substitutions etc when the lads are on the pitch. They look clueless and it's down to that idiotic imp RTID Blue&whiteforever

9:22am Mon 2 Jul 12

Lancs - pensioner says...

Under normal circumstances this time of year is really exciting, but this influx of average championship overaged players has me worried,

Who is going out of the door, Olson has reiterated his desire to move and Robinson looks to be of to Turkey. We know Nzonzi does not like Kean and Rochina and Formica want out and they are being replaced by two 35 and 36 year olds and a reserve team forward who did not get into double figures last year, but at least we have Myles Anderson!!!! anyone seen him yet, he is on the payroll so he must be somewhere!

Lets face it Keans buys in the market last year left a lot to be desired, most of HIS signings where on the bench and a couple never even got that far which leaves me to say sorry no change for me.

No to season tickets or merchandise until this weak manager is dismissed.

Kean out
Under normal circumstances this time of year is really exciting, but this influx of average championship overaged players has me worried, Who is going out of the door, Olson has reiterated his desire to move and Robinson looks to be of to Turkey. We know Nzonzi does not like Kean and Rochina and Formica want out and they are being replaced by two 35 and 36 year olds and a reserve team forward who did not get into double figures last year, but at least we have Myles Anderson!!!! anyone seen him yet, he is on the payroll so he must be somewhere! Lets face it Keans buys in the market last year left a lot to be desired, most of HIS signings where on the bench and a couple never even got that far which leaves me to say sorry no change for me. No to season tickets or merchandise until this weak manager is dismissed. Kean out Lancs - pensioner

9:24am Mon 2 Jul 12

egbutnobacon says...

Kean out for me chaps and chapettes.
Kean out for me chaps and chapettes. egbutnobacon

9:32am Mon 2 Jul 12

hasslem hasslem says...

we already have the "new" chris smalling, the "new" gabriel batistuta, the "new" dennis irwin.... i wonder how long it will be before our brilliant leader will be calling nunes new nani
we already have the "new" chris smalling, the "new" gabriel batistuta, the "new" dennis irwin.... i wonder how long it will be before our brilliant leader will be calling nunes new nani hasslem hasslem

9:38am Mon 2 Jul 12

French Rover says...

egbutnobacon wrote:
Kean out for me chaps and chapettes.
Kean out for ALL of us and btw it should be baconbutnoegg...!

Murphy and Best are two very good signings for a 'championship' side like the Rovers. They probably would have been ok for us last season in the prem too....

We still need at least two defenders though even if Dann stays (and I don't think he will)...so how about Ramos? he looked promising again last night on telly...I am sure Kean would help his career along..
[quote][p][bold]egbutnobacon[/bold] wrote: Kean out for me chaps and chapettes.[/p][/quote]Kean out for ALL of us and btw it should be baconbutnoegg...! Murphy and Best are two very good signings for a 'championship' side like the Rovers. They probably would have been ok for us last season in the prem too.... We still need at least two defenders though even if Dann stays (and I don't think he will)...so how about Ramos? he looked promising again last night on telly...I am sure Kean would help his career along.. French Rover

9:41am Mon 2 Jul 12

Billypieman says...

I'm guessing Kean can speak Portuguese after living there during his glittering playing career for one of their pub teams. Maybe Orr and Murphy were the last two English speakers on the planet that believe a word he says so the next move is to peddle his lies in another language. Kean out.
I'm guessing Kean can speak Portuguese after living there during his glittering playing career for one of their pub teams. Maybe Orr and Murphy were the last two English speakers on the planet that believe a word he says so the next move is to peddle his lies in another language. Kean out. Billypieman

9:52am Mon 2 Jul 12

makaveli96 says...

Would anyone who was born and bred in Blackburn call there child Jerome?
Would anyone who was born and bred in Blackburn call there child Jerome? makaveli96

10:02am Mon 2 Jul 12

Roy of the says...

Andy, you have been selling the fans the "fact" that there is a "budget in place" this week on Twitter. Yet, when the announcements are made, what do we find?

Murphy, 35 yrs old, FREE
Gomes, 36 years old, FREE
Gosling, possible 1 year loan (FREE)
Nunes, Nominal Fee (NEARLY FREE)
Adrien Silva, Rated £3M not yet signed
Leon Best, Possibly signed £3M

So, the Venkys have possibly spent £3M of the £12M Chris Samba money? That is the budget you are up-selling to the fans?

You may argue, that wages will have to be paid to these new players, but how many decent players were forced out because they needed wages last year? More are going this summer, and I suspect the transfer fees coming in will amount to well over the £3M budget we have seen so far. I believe they already have £1M from the Yakubu transfer.

Come on Andy. You are not supposed to be Paul Agnew you know!
Andy, you have been selling the fans the "fact" that there is a "budget in place" this week on Twitter. Yet, when the announcements are made, what do we find? Murphy, 35 yrs old, FREE Gomes, 36 years old, FREE Gosling, possible 1 year loan (FREE) Nunes, Nominal Fee (NEARLY FREE) Adrien Silva, Rated £3M not yet signed Leon Best, Possibly signed £3M So, the Venkys have possibly spent £3M of the £12M Chris Samba money? That is the budget you are up-selling to the fans? You may argue, that wages will have to be paid to these new players, but how many decent players were forced out because they needed wages last year? More are going this summer, and I suspect the transfer fees coming in will amount to well over the £3M budget we have seen so far. I believe they already have £1M from the Yakubu transfer. Come on Andy. You are not supposed to be Paul Agnew you know! Roy of the

10:15am Mon 2 Jul 12

benal13 says...

Roy of the wrote:
Andy, you have been selling the fans the "fact" that there is a "budget in place" this week on Twitter. Yet, when the announcements are made, what do we find?

Murphy, 35 yrs old, FREE
Gomes, 36 years old, FREE
Gosling, possible 1 year loan (FREE)
Nunes, Nominal Fee (NEARLY FREE)
Adrien Silva, Rated £3M not yet signed
Leon Best, Possibly signed £3M

So, the Venkys have possibly spent £3M of the £12M Chris Samba money? That is the budget you are up-selling to the fans?

You may argue, that wages will have to be paid to these new players, but how many decent players were forced out because they needed wages last year? More are going this summer, and I suspect the transfer fees coming in will amount to well over the £3M budget we have seen so far. I believe they already have £1M from the Yakubu transfer.

Come on Andy. You are not supposed to be Paul Agnew you know!
you should know by now ANDY CRYER only writes what he is told, that picture in last weeks L. T.with ronnie claytons book on shaby things desk was a good bit of propaganda if ever i saw it,pathetic!
[quote][p][bold]Roy of the[/bold] wrote: Andy, you have been selling the fans the "fact" that there is a "budget in place" this week on Twitter. Yet, when the announcements are made, what do we find? Murphy, 35 yrs old, FREE Gomes, 36 years old, FREE Gosling, possible 1 year loan (FREE) Nunes, Nominal Fee (NEARLY FREE) Adrien Silva, Rated £3M not yet signed Leon Best, Possibly signed £3M So, the Venkys have possibly spent £3M of the £12M Chris Samba money? That is the budget you are up-selling to the fans? You may argue, that wages will have to be paid to these new players, but how many decent players were forced out because they needed wages last year? More are going this summer, and I suspect the transfer fees coming in will amount to well over the £3M budget we have seen so far. I believe they already have £1M from the Yakubu transfer. Come on Andy. You are not supposed to be Paul Agnew you know![/p][/quote]you should know by now ANDY CRYER only writes what he is told, that picture in last weeks L. T.with ronnie claytons book on shaby things desk was a good bit of propaganda if ever i saw it,pathetic! benal13

10:15am Mon 2 Jul 12

Jack Herer says...

lusorover wrote:
Adrien Silva is a very good player and should be an excellent signing if we can pull it off.

I can't see Nuno Gomes bringing much to the table apart from his 'experience' as it is a long time since he starred on the pitch.

Whoever comes in has to hit the ground running.

I hope that it has been spelled out to Kean that only points on the board are the means by which he can keep his job. Anything less than 14 out of the first 18 points and he must be sacked and a successor installed without delay. Talks should be taking place now to have a list of potential replacements in place.

The fans don't want Kean there but there he is and we will be starting the season with him as manager. I truly hope that the team gets the points that keep him there even accepting that he will never be respected by the fans.

It's all about results. It always has been which is why the fans can't understand and accept that Kean was not sacked last season.
Unfortunately that just doesn't hold for most Rovers fans. They have passed the point of no return already with Kean; 14 points from a possible 18, 18 points from 18, 48 points from 48, none of it matters, the time for setting targets for Kean has gone.

Why don't the Venkys understand this completely basic situation?

It's very very strange. Why are the Venkys willing to spend all this money only when it is in a flailing attempt to save Steve Kean? Sacking Steve Kean would turn the fans around quicker than if we signed Iniesta, but they just don't want to sack him under any circumstances, even though it makes sense from every perspective.

Why is Steve Kean so important to save? It doesn't make any sense without adding something untoward into the equation.
[quote][p][bold]lusorover[/bold] wrote: Adrien Silva is a very good player and should be an excellent signing if we can pull it off. I can't see Nuno Gomes bringing much to the table apart from his 'experience' as it is a long time since he starred on the pitch. Whoever comes in has to hit the ground running. I hope that it has been spelled out to Kean that only points on the board are the means by which he can keep his job. Anything less than 14 out of the first 18 points and he must be sacked and a successor installed without delay. Talks should be taking place now to have a list of potential replacements in place. The fans don't want Kean there but there he is and we will be starting the season with him as manager. I truly hope that the team gets the points that keep him there even accepting that he will never be respected by the fans. It's all about results. It always has been which is why the fans can't understand and accept that Kean was not sacked last season.[/p][/quote]Unfortunately that just doesn't hold for most Rovers fans. They have passed the point of no return already with Kean; 14 points from a possible 18, 18 points from 18, 48 points from 48, none of it matters, the time for setting targets for Kean has gone. Why don't the Venkys understand this completely basic situation? It's very very strange. Why are the Venkys willing to spend all this money only when it is in a flailing attempt to save Steve Kean? Sacking Steve Kean would turn the fans around quicker than if we signed Iniesta, but they just don't want to sack him under any circumstances, even though it makes sense from every perspective. Why is Steve Kean so important to save? It doesn't make any sense without adding something untoward into the equation. Jack Herer

10:21am Mon 2 Jul 12

garyintandem says...

we will have about 20 midfield players if these signings go through. I think Kean believes the Rovers are the next Spain and we're going to play 4-6-0.
I'd like Rochina to be given a chance this season and he should be given a free role to cause havoc in the opposition defence. Just get him to practice with his right foot and learn a bit of tackling back...not too difficult...because the boy's got rare talent
Bring on the tractor boys
we will have about 20 midfield players if these signings go through. I think Kean believes the Rovers are the next Spain and we're going to play 4-6-0. I'd like Rochina to be given a chance this season and he should be given a free role to cause havoc in the opposition defence. Just get him to practice with his right foot and learn a bit of tackling back...not too difficult...because the boy's got rare talent Bring on the tractor boys garyintandem

10:27am Mon 2 Jul 12

Roy of the says...

Jack Herer wrote:
lusorover wrote:
Adrien Silva is a very good player and should be an excellent signing if we can pull it off.

I can't see Nuno Gomes bringing much to the table apart from his 'experience' as it is a long time since he starred on the pitch.

Whoever comes in has to hit the ground running.

I hope that it has been spelled out to Kean that only points on the board are the means by which he can keep his job. Anything less than 14 out of the first 18 points and he must be sacked and a successor installed without delay. Talks should be taking place now to have a list of potential replacements in place.

The fans don't want Kean there but there he is and we will be starting the season with him as manager. I truly hope that the team gets the points that keep him there even accepting that he will never be respected by the fans.

It's all about results. It always has been which is why the fans can't understand and accept that Kean was not sacked last season.
Unfortunately that just doesn't hold for most Rovers fans. They have passed the point of no return already with Kean; 14 points from a possible 18, 18 points from 18, 48 points from 48, none of it matters, the time for setting targets for Kean has gone.

Why don't the Venkys understand this completely basic situation?

It's very very strange. Why are the Venkys willing to spend all this money only when it is in a flailing attempt to save Steve Kean? Sacking Steve Kean would turn the fans around quicker than if we signed Iniesta, but they just don't want to sack him under any circumstances, even though it makes sense from every perspective.

Why is Steve Kean so important to save? It doesn't make any sense without adding something untoward into the equation.
Jack you have to be right. Not sacking Kean makes no sense at all, nor does the "cover story" that Mrs Desai is the only one keeping him in a job.

What is it that we are not being told? Maybe Andy Cryer can find out?
[quote][p][bold]Jack Herer[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]lusorover[/bold] wrote: Adrien Silva is a very good player and should be an excellent signing if we can pull it off. I can't see Nuno Gomes bringing much to the table apart from his 'experience' as it is a long time since he starred on the pitch. Whoever comes in has to hit the ground running. I hope that it has been spelled out to Kean that only points on the board are the means by which he can keep his job. Anything less than 14 out of the first 18 points and he must be sacked and a successor installed without delay. Talks should be taking place now to have a list of potential replacements in place. The fans don't want Kean there but there he is and we will be starting the season with him as manager. I truly hope that the team gets the points that keep him there even accepting that he will never be respected by the fans. It's all about results. It always has been which is why the fans can't understand and accept that Kean was not sacked last season.[/p][/quote]Unfortunately that just doesn't hold for most Rovers fans. They have passed the point of no return already with Kean; 14 points from a possible 18, 18 points from 18, 48 points from 48, none of it matters, the time for setting targets for Kean has gone. Why don't the Venkys understand this completely basic situation? It's very very strange. Why are the Venkys willing to spend all this money only when it is in a flailing attempt to save Steve Kean? Sacking Steve Kean would turn the fans around quicker than if we signed Iniesta, but they just don't want to sack him under any circumstances, even though it makes sense from every perspective. Why is Steve Kean so important to save? It doesn't make any sense without adding something untoward into the equation.[/p][/quote]Jack you have to be right. Not sacking Kean makes no sense at all, nor does the "cover story" that Mrs Desai is the only one keeping him in a job. What is it that we are not being told? Maybe Andy Cryer can find out? Roy of the

10:31am Mon 2 Jul 12

benal13 says...

Jack Herer wrote:
lusorover wrote:
Adrien Silva is a very good player and should be an excellent signing if we can pull it off.

I can't see Nuno Gomes bringing much to the table apart from his 'experience' as it is a long time since he starred on the pitch.

Whoever comes in has to hit the ground running.

I hope that it has been spelled out to Kean that only points on the board are the means by which he can keep his job. Anything less than 14 out of the first 18 points and he must be sacked and a successor installed without delay. Talks should be taking place now to have a list of potential replacements in place.

The fans don't want Kean there but there he is and we will be starting the season with him as manager. I truly hope that the team gets the points that keep him there even accepting that he will never be respected by the fans.

It's all about results. It always has been which is why the fans can't understand and accept that Kean was not sacked last season.
Unfortunately that just doesn't hold for most Rovers fans. They have passed the point of no return already with Kean; 14 points from a possible 18, 18 points from 18, 48 points from 48, none of it matters, the time for setting targets for Kean has gone.

Why don't the Venkys understand this completely basic situation?

It's very very strange. Why are the Venkys willing to spend all this money only when it is in a flailing attempt to save Steve Kean? Sacking Steve Kean would turn the fans around quicker than if we signed Iniesta, but they just don't want to sack him under any circumstances, even though it makes sense from every perspective.

Why is Steve Kean so important to save? It doesn't make any sense without adding something untoward into the equation.
your last sentence hits the nail on the head its that untoward thing that someone somewhere as to find but rest assured with so many people diging im sure something will turn up sooner rather than later
[quote][p][bold]Jack Herer[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]lusorover[/bold] wrote: Adrien Silva is a very good player and should be an excellent signing if we can pull it off. I can't see Nuno Gomes bringing much to the table apart from his 'experience' as it is a long time since he starred on the pitch. Whoever comes in has to hit the ground running. I hope that it has been spelled out to Kean that only points on the board are the means by which he can keep his job. Anything less than 14 out of the first 18 points and he must be sacked and a successor installed without delay. Talks should be taking place now to have a list of potential replacements in place. The fans don't want Kean there but there he is and we will be starting the season with him as manager. I truly hope that the team gets the points that keep him there even accepting that he will never be respected by the fans. It's all about results. It always has been which is why the fans can't understand and accept that Kean was not sacked last season.[/p][/quote]Unfortunately that just doesn't hold for most Rovers fans. They have passed the point of no return already with Kean; 14 points from a possible 18, 18 points from 18, 48 points from 48, none of it matters, the time for setting targets for Kean has gone. Why don't the Venkys understand this completely basic situation? It's very very strange. Why are the Venkys willing to spend all this money only when it is in a flailing attempt to save Steve Kean? Sacking Steve Kean would turn the fans around quicker than if we signed Iniesta, but they just don't want to sack him under any circumstances, even though it makes sense from every perspective. Why is Steve Kean so important to save? It doesn't make any sense without adding something untoward into the equation.[/p][/quote]your last sentence hits the nail on the head its that untoward thing that someone somewhere as to find but rest assured with so many people diging im sure something will turn up sooner rather than later benal13

11:05am Mon 2 Jul 12

bypass06 says...

benal13 wrote:
Roy of the wrote:
Andy, you have been selling the fans the "fact" that there is a "budget in place" this week on Twitter. Yet, when the announcements are made, what do we find?

Murphy, 35 yrs old, FREE
Gomes, 36 years old, FREE
Gosling, possible 1 year loan (FREE)
Nunes, Nominal Fee (NEARLY FREE)
Adrien Silva, Rated £3M not yet signed
Leon Best, Possibly signed £3M

So, the Venkys have possibly spent £3M of the £12M Chris Samba money? That is the budget you are up-selling to the fans?

You may argue, that wages will have to be paid to these new players, but how many decent players were forced out because they needed wages last year? More are going this summer, and I suspect the transfer fees coming in will amount to well over the £3M budget we have seen so far. I believe they already have £1M from the Yakubu transfer.

Come on Andy. You are not supposed to be Paul Agnew you know!
you should know by now ANDY CRYER only writes what he is told, that picture in last weeks L. T.with ronnie claytons book on shaby things desk was a good bit of propaganda if ever i saw it,pathetic!
Of course Andy Crier only writes what he's told.
What do you want him to do, make things up.
[quote][p][bold]benal13[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Roy of the[/bold] wrote: Andy, you have been selling the fans the "fact" that there is a "budget in place" this week on Twitter. Yet, when the announcements are made, what do we find? Murphy, 35 yrs old, FREE Gomes, 36 years old, FREE Gosling, possible 1 year loan (FREE) Nunes, Nominal Fee (NEARLY FREE) Adrien Silva, Rated £3M not yet signed Leon Best, Possibly signed £3M So, the Venkys have possibly spent £3M of the £12M Chris Samba money? That is the budget you are up-selling to the fans? You may argue, that wages will have to be paid to these new players, but how many decent players were forced out because they needed wages last year? More are going this summer, and I suspect the transfer fees coming in will amount to well over the £3M budget we have seen so far. I believe they already have £1M from the Yakubu transfer. Come on Andy. You are not supposed to be Paul Agnew you know![/p][/quote]you should know by now ANDY CRYER only writes what he is told, that picture in last weeks L. T.with ronnie claytons book on shaby things desk was a good bit of propaganda if ever i saw it,pathetic![/p][/quote]Of course Andy Crier only writes what he's told. What do you want him to do, make things up. bypass06

11:15am Mon 2 Jul 12

Robbie says...

Roy of the wrote:
Andy, you have been selling the fans the "fact" that there is a "budget in place" this week on Twitter. Yet, when the announcements are made, what do we find? Murphy, 35 yrs old, FREE Gomes, 36 years old, FREE Gosling, possible 1 year loan (FREE) Nunes, Nominal Fee (NEARLY FREE) Adrien Silva, Rated £3M not yet signed Leon Best, Possibly signed £3M So, the Venkys have possibly spent £3M of the £12M Chris Samba money? That is the budget you are up-selling to the fans? You may argue, that wages will have to be paid to these new players, but how many decent players were forced out because they needed wages last year? More are going this summer, and I suspect the transfer fees coming in will amount to well over the £3M budget we have seen so far. I believe they already have £1M from the Yakubu transfer. Come on Andy. You are not supposed to be Paul Agnew you know!
guys, the simple answer, if you dont like what cryer writes, dont read it, either way, stop crying like 12 year old girls!!
[quote][p][bold]Roy of the[/bold] wrote: Andy, you have been selling the fans the "fact" that there is a "budget in place" this week on Twitter. Yet, when the announcements are made, what do we find? Murphy, 35 yrs old, FREE Gomes, 36 years old, FREE Gosling, possible 1 year loan (FREE) Nunes, Nominal Fee (NEARLY FREE) Adrien Silva, Rated £3M not yet signed Leon Best, Possibly signed £3M So, the Venkys have possibly spent £3M of the £12M Chris Samba money? That is the budget you are up-selling to the fans? You may argue, that wages will have to be paid to these new players, but how many decent players were forced out because they needed wages last year? More are going this summer, and I suspect the transfer fees coming in will amount to well over the £3M budget we have seen so far. I believe they already have £1M from the Yakubu transfer. Come on Andy. You are not supposed to be Paul Agnew you know![/p][/quote]guys, the simple answer, if you dont like what cryer writes, dont read it, either way, stop crying like 12 year old girls!! Robbie

11:27am Mon 2 Jul 12

Dukes says...

best signing will look good,but why take chances with Gomes a 36 year old rubbish target.

We need our club back,Venkys And Kean out.
best signing will look good,but why take chances with Gomes a 36 year old rubbish target. We need our club back,Venkys And Kean out. Dukes

11:30am Mon 2 Jul 12

1rubydo says...

hasslem hasslem wrote:
we already have the "new" chris smalling, the "new" gabriel batistuta, the "new" dennis irwin.... i wonder how long it will be before our brilliant leader will be calling nunes new nani
How about A New manager
[quote][p][bold]hasslem hasslem[/bold] wrote: we already have the "new" chris smalling, the "new" gabriel batistuta, the "new" dennis irwin.... i wonder how long it will be before our brilliant leader will be calling nunes new nani[/p][/quote]How about A New manager 1rubydo

11:31am Mon 2 Jul 12

benal13 says...

bypass06 wrote:
benal13 wrote:
Roy of the wrote:
Andy, you have been selling the fans the "fact" that there is a "budget in place" this week on Twitter. Yet, when the announcements are made, what do we find?

Murphy, 35 yrs old, FREE
Gomes, 36 years old, FREE
Gosling, possible 1 year loan (FREE)
Nunes, Nominal Fee (NEARLY FREE)
Adrien Silva, Rated £3M not yet signed
Leon Best, Possibly signed £3M

So, the Venkys have possibly spent £3M of the £12M Chris Samba money? That is the budget you are up-selling to the fans?

You may argue, that wages will have to be paid to these new players, but how many decent players were forced out because they needed wages last year? More are going this summer, and I suspect the transfer fees coming in will amount to well over the £3M budget we have seen so far. I believe they already have £1M from the Yakubu transfer.

Come on Andy. You are not supposed to be Paul Agnew you know!
you should know by now ANDY CRYER only writes what he is told, that picture in last weeks L. T.with ronnie claytons book on shaby things desk was a good bit of propaganda if ever i saw it,pathetic!
Of course Andy Crier only writes what he's told.
What do you want him to do, make things up.
smart a@@ you know what i mean!
[quote][p][bold]bypass06[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]benal13[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Roy of the[/bold] wrote: Andy, you have been selling the fans the "fact" that there is a "budget in place" this week on Twitter. Yet, when the announcements are made, what do we find? Murphy, 35 yrs old, FREE Gomes, 36 years old, FREE Gosling, possible 1 year loan (FREE) Nunes, Nominal Fee (NEARLY FREE) Adrien Silva, Rated £3M not yet signed Leon Best, Possibly signed £3M So, the Venkys have possibly spent £3M of the £12M Chris Samba money? That is the budget you are up-selling to the fans? You may argue, that wages will have to be paid to these new players, but how many decent players were forced out because they needed wages last year? More are going this summer, and I suspect the transfer fees coming in will amount to well over the £3M budget we have seen so far. I believe they already have £1M from the Yakubu transfer. Come on Andy. You are not supposed to be Paul Agnew you know![/p][/quote]you should know by now ANDY CRYER only writes what he is told, that picture in last weeks L. T.with ronnie claytons book on shaby things desk was a good bit of propaganda if ever i saw it,pathetic![/p][/quote]Of course Andy Crier only writes what he's told. What do you want him to do, make things up.[/p][/quote]smart a@@ you know what i mean! benal13

11:33am Mon 2 Jul 12

benal13 says...

Robbie wrote:
Roy of the wrote:
Andy, you have been selling the fans the "fact" that there is a "budget in place" this week on Twitter. Yet, when the announcements are made, what do we find? Murphy, 35 yrs old, FREE Gomes, 36 years old, FREE Gosling, possible 1 year loan (FREE) Nunes, Nominal Fee (NEARLY FREE) Adrien Silva, Rated £3M not yet signed Leon Best, Possibly signed £3M So, the Venkys have possibly spent £3M of the £12M Chris Samba money? That is the budget you are up-selling to the fans? You may argue, that wages will have to be paid to these new players, but how many decent players were forced out because they needed wages last year? More are going this summer, and I suspect the transfer fees coming in will amount to well over the £3M budget we have seen so far. I believe they already have £1M from the Yakubu transfer. Come on Andy. You are not supposed to be Paul Agnew you know!
guys, the simple answer, if you dont like what cryer writes, dont read it, either way, stop crying like 12 year old girls!!
its all about opinions simple!
[quote][p][bold]Robbie[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Roy of the[/bold] wrote: Andy, you have been selling the fans the "fact" that there is a "budget in place" this week on Twitter. Yet, when the announcements are made, what do we find? Murphy, 35 yrs old, FREE Gomes, 36 years old, FREE Gosling, possible 1 year loan (FREE) Nunes, Nominal Fee (NEARLY FREE) Adrien Silva, Rated £3M not yet signed Leon Best, Possibly signed £3M So, the Venkys have possibly spent £3M of the £12M Chris Samba money? That is the budget you are up-selling to the fans? You may argue, that wages will have to be paid to these new players, but how many decent players were forced out because they needed wages last year? More are going this summer, and I suspect the transfer fees coming in will amount to well over the £3M budget we have seen so far. I believe they already have £1M from the Yakubu transfer. Come on Andy. You are not supposed to be Paul Agnew you know![/p][/quote]guys, the simple answer, if you dont like what cryer writes, dont read it, either way, stop crying like 12 year old girls!![/p][/quote]its all about opinions simple! benal13

12:01pm Mon 2 Jul 12

bb3_brfc says...

The deals for the 2 Portugese youngsters have got bung written all over them. Also serious question marks over the fitness of Danny Murphy and Nuno Gomes in a physically demanding league like the championship. The best thing we could do is use the money to bring in a proper manager!
The deals for the 2 Portugese youngsters have got bung written all over them. Also serious question marks over the fitness of Danny Murphy and Nuno Gomes in a physically demanding league like the championship. The best thing we could do is use the money to bring in a proper manager! bb3_brfc

12:21pm Mon 2 Jul 12

Roy of the says...

Robbie wrote:
Roy of the wrote:
Andy, you have been selling the fans the "fact" that there is a "budget in place" this week on Twitter. Yet, when the announcements are made, what do we find? Murphy, 35 yrs old, FREE Gomes, 36 years old, FREE Gosling, possible 1 year loan (FREE) Nunes, Nominal Fee (NEARLY FREE) Adrien Silva, Rated £3M not yet signed Leon Best, Possibly signed £3M So, the Venkys have possibly spent £3M of the £12M Chris Samba money? That is the budget you are up-selling to the fans? You may argue, that wages will have to be paid to these new players, but how many decent players were forced out because they needed wages last year? More are going this summer, and I suspect the transfer fees coming in will amount to well over the £3M budget we have seen so far. I believe they already have £1M from the Yakubu transfer. Come on Andy. You are not supposed to be Paul Agnew you know!
guys, the simple answer, if you dont like what cryer writes, dont read it, either way, stop crying like 12 year old girls!!
If Andy Cryer's articles fail to establish a fair and proper response to the current situation at the club - as in this case - then I will comment.

I hope that by commenting, Mr Cryer might adjust his articles to include at least some measure of incredulity to the outpourings of Kean and Co. when they have clearly been less than truthful in the past.

Get it?
[quote][p][bold]Robbie[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Roy of the[/bold] wrote: Andy, you have been selling the fans the "fact" that there is a "budget in place" this week on Twitter. Yet, when the announcements are made, what do we find? Murphy, 35 yrs old, FREE Gomes, 36 years old, FREE Gosling, possible 1 year loan (FREE) Nunes, Nominal Fee (NEARLY FREE) Adrien Silva, Rated £3M not yet signed Leon Best, Possibly signed £3M So, the Venkys have possibly spent £3M of the £12M Chris Samba money? That is the budget you are up-selling to the fans? You may argue, that wages will have to be paid to these new players, but how many decent players were forced out because they needed wages last year? More are going this summer, and I suspect the transfer fees coming in will amount to well over the £3M budget we have seen so far. I believe they already have £1M from the Yakubu transfer. Come on Andy. You are not supposed to be Paul Agnew you know![/p][/quote]guys, the simple answer, if you dont like what cryer writes, dont read it, either way, stop crying like 12 year old girls!![/p][/quote]If Andy Cryer's articles fail to establish a fair and proper response to the current situation at the club - as in this case - then I will comment. I hope that by commenting, Mr Cryer might adjust his articles to include at least some measure of incredulity to the outpourings of Kean and Co. when they have clearly been less than truthful in the past. Get it? Roy of the

12:24pm Mon 2 Jul 12

Bangkok Rover says...

bb3_brfc wrote:
The deals for the 2 Portugese youngsters have got bung written all over them. Also serious question marks over the fitness of Danny Murphy and Nuno Gomes in a physically demanding league like the championship. The best thing we could do is use the money to bring in a proper manager!
Murphy I think is a good signing - we saw what an older pro can bring in midfield with Gordon Cowans back in 91, he used to run the show.

Best has shown he knows where the onion bag is and should be excited by training with Gomes.

But fully agree that the manager has to be replaced by someone better for any of this to translate into enough points to mount a play-off challenge.
[quote][p][bold]bb3_brfc[/bold] wrote: The deals for the 2 Portugese youngsters have got bung written all over them. Also serious question marks over the fitness of Danny Murphy and Nuno Gomes in a physically demanding league like the championship. The best thing we could do is use the money to bring in a proper manager![/p][/quote]Murphy I think is a good signing - we saw what an older pro can bring in midfield with Gordon Cowans back in 91, he used to run the show. Best has shown he knows where the onion bag is and should be excited by training with Gomes. But fully agree that the manager has to be replaced by someone better for any of this to translate into enough points to mount a play-off challenge. Bangkok Rover

12:26pm Mon 2 Jul 12

thetop5 says...

Jack Herer wrote:
lusorover wrote:
Adrien Silva is a very good player and should be an excellent signing if we can pull it off.

I can't see Nuno Gomes bringing much to the table apart from his 'experience' as it is a long time since he starred on the pitch.

Whoever comes in has to hit the ground running.

I hope that it has been spelled out to Kean that only points on the board are the means by which he can keep his job. Anything less than 14 out of the first 18 points and he must be sacked and a successor installed without delay. Talks should be taking place now to have a list of potential replacements in place.

The fans don't want Kean there but there he is and we will be starting the season with him as manager. I truly hope that the team gets the points that keep him there even accepting that he will never be respected by the fans.

It's all about results. It always has been which is why the fans can't understand and accept that Kean was not sacked last season.
Unfortunately that just doesn't hold for most Rovers fans. They have passed the point of no return already with Kean; 14 points from a possible 18, 18 points from 18, 48 points from 48, none of it matters, the time for setting targets for Kean has gone.

Why don't the Venkys understand this completely basic situation?

It's very very strange. Why are the Venkys willing to spend all this money only when it is in a flailing attempt to save Steve Kean? Sacking Steve Kean would turn the fans around quicker than if we signed Iniesta, but they just don't want to sack him under any circumstances, even though it makes sense from every perspective.

Why is Steve Kean so important to save? It doesn't make any sense without adding something untoward into the equation.
Yes, I agree. Why is Kean still in a job? There must be more to the politics then we are aware of.

I wonder is Singh has been brought in as a compromise within the Venky family. The brothers wanted kean out; the sister wanted to keep him so Singh is employed to watch progress and report back. Hence the comments about evaluation and giving time............
[quote][p][bold]Jack Herer[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]lusorover[/bold] wrote: Adrien Silva is a very good player and should be an excellent signing if we can pull it off. I can't see Nuno Gomes bringing much to the table apart from his 'experience' as it is a long time since he starred on the pitch. Whoever comes in has to hit the ground running. I hope that it has been spelled out to Kean that only points on the board are the means by which he can keep his job. Anything less than 14 out of the first 18 points and he must be sacked and a successor installed without delay. Talks should be taking place now to have a list of potential replacements in place. The fans don't want Kean there but there he is and we will be starting the season with him as manager. I truly hope that the team gets the points that keep him there even accepting that he will never be respected by the fans. It's all about results. It always has been which is why the fans can't understand and accept that Kean was not sacked last season.[/p][/quote]Unfortunately that just doesn't hold for most Rovers fans. They have passed the point of no return already with Kean; 14 points from a possible 18, 18 points from 18, 48 points from 48, none of it matters, the time for setting targets for Kean has gone. Why don't the Venkys understand this completely basic situation? It's very very strange. Why are the Venkys willing to spend all this money only when it is in a flailing attempt to save Steve Kean? Sacking Steve Kean would turn the fans around quicker than if we signed Iniesta, but they just don't want to sack him under any circumstances, even though it makes sense from every perspective. Why is Steve Kean so important to save? It doesn't make any sense without adding something untoward into the equation.[/p][/quote]Yes, I agree. Why is Kean still in a job? There must be more to the politics then we are aware of. I wonder is Singh has been brought in as a compromise within the Venky family. The brothers wanted kean out; the sister wanted to keep him so Singh is employed to watch progress and report back. Hence the comments about evaluation and giving time............ thetop5

12:42pm Mon 2 Jul 12

ag, agr, agro , AGRO says...

kean has contacts in portugal ,coventry and fulham ,hence these signings ,,murphy could,nt turn down a 2 year contract ,no one else would offer ,best was at coventry ,and the portugal connections ,the guys leaving know the score ,kean is a dud ,a non entity who could,nt run a p!ssup in a brewery ,the sooner he,s sacked the better ,what a clown ,crook ,wots happened to the big sam sueing? not heard nothing ,maybe venkys have paid him off for kean , he has got to be more then the manager ,i hate the guy
kean out kean out kean out
kean has contacts in portugal ,coventry and fulham ,hence these signings ,,murphy could,nt turn down a 2 year contract ,no one else would offer ,best was at coventry ,and the portugal connections ,the guys leaving know the score ,kean is a dud ,a non entity who could,nt run a p!ssup in a brewery ,the sooner he,s sacked the better ,what a clown ,crook ,wots happened to the big sam sueing? not heard nothing ,maybe venkys have paid him off for kean , he has got to be more then the manager ,i hate the guy kean out kean out kean out ag, agr, agro , AGRO

12:52pm Mon 2 Jul 12

1rover says...

best is a average player clubs is been to yeovil.coventry.shef
field wen.Q.P.R.
best is a average player clubs is been to yeovil.coventry.shef field wen.Q.P.R. 1rover

12:52pm Mon 2 Jul 12

1rover says...

best is a average player clubs is been to yeovil.coventry.shef
field wen.Q.P.R.
best is a average player clubs is been to yeovil.coventry.shef field wen.Q.P.R. 1rover

12:57pm Mon 2 Jul 12

The-Jerome-and-Steve-Show says...

Kean please be honest with the new players. When the fans come to Brockhall, the pre season friendlies and away games, let it be known that we are booing you and shouting KEAN OUT isnt aimed at the players.

You will get hell this year from the fans you bald baffoon.
Kean please be honest with the new players. When the fans come to Brockhall, the pre season friendlies and away games, let it be known that we are booing you and shouting KEAN OUT isnt aimed at the players. You will get hell this year from the fans you bald baffoon. The-Jerome-and-Steve-Show

12:59pm Mon 2 Jul 12

AndyW says...

We could sign Messi and Ronaldo (the thin one), but as long as Kean is at the club, we will only head in one direction - downwards.
We could sign Messi and Ronaldo (the thin one), but as long as Kean is at the club, we will only head in one direction - downwards. AndyW

1:03pm Mon 2 Jul 12

benal13 says...

Roy of the wrote:
Robbie wrote:
Roy of the wrote:
Andy, you have been selling the fans the "fact" that there is a "budget in place" this week on Twitter. Yet, when the announcements are made, what do we find? Murphy, 35 yrs old, FREE Gomes, 36 years old, FREE Gosling, possible 1 year loan (FREE) Nunes, Nominal Fee (NEARLY FREE) Adrien Silva, Rated £3M not yet signed Leon Best, Possibly signed £3M So, the Venkys have possibly spent £3M of the £12M Chris Samba money? That is the budget you are up-selling to the fans? You may argue, that wages will have to be paid to these new players, but how many decent players were forced out because they needed wages last year? More are going this summer, and I suspect the transfer fees coming in will amount to well over the £3M budget we have seen so far. I believe they already have £1M from the Yakubu transfer. Come on Andy. You are not supposed to be Paul Agnew you know!
guys, the simple answer, if you dont like what cryer writes, dont read it, either way, stop crying like 12 year old girls!!
If Andy Cryer's articles fail to establish a fair and proper response to the current situation at the club - as in this case - then I will comment.

I hope that by commenting, Mr Cryer might adjust his articles to include at least some measure of incredulity to the outpourings of Kean and Co. when they have clearly been less than truthful in the past.

Get it?
i agree {i think}
[quote][p][bold]Roy of the[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Robbie[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Roy of the[/bold] wrote: Andy, you have been selling the fans the "fact" that there is a "budget in place" this week on Twitter. Yet, when the announcements are made, what do we find? Murphy, 35 yrs old, FREE Gomes, 36 years old, FREE Gosling, possible 1 year loan (FREE) Nunes, Nominal Fee (NEARLY FREE) Adrien Silva, Rated £3M not yet signed Leon Best, Possibly signed £3M So, the Venkys have possibly spent £3M of the £12M Chris Samba money? That is the budget you are up-selling to the fans? You may argue, that wages will have to be paid to these new players, but how many decent players were forced out because they needed wages last year? More are going this summer, and I suspect the transfer fees coming in will amount to well over the £3M budget we have seen so far. I believe they already have £1M from the Yakubu transfer. Come on Andy. You are not supposed to be Paul Agnew you know![/p][/quote]guys, the simple answer, if you dont like what cryer writes, dont read it, either way, stop crying like 12 year old girls!![/p][/quote]If Andy Cryer's articles fail to establish a fair and proper response to the current situation at the club - as in this case - then I will comment. I hope that by commenting, Mr Cryer might adjust his articles to include at least some measure of incredulity to the outpourings of Kean and Co. when they have clearly been less than truthful in the past. Get it?[/p][/quote]i agree {i think} benal13

1:14pm Mon 2 Jul 12

benal13 says...

ag, agr, agro , AGRO wrote:
kean has contacts in portugal ,coventry and fulham ,hence these signings ,,murphy could,nt turn down a 2 year contract ,no one else would offer ,best was at coventry ,and the portugal connections ,the guys leaving know the score ,kean is a dud ,a non entity who could,nt run a p!ssup in a brewery ,the sooner he,s sacked the better ,what a clown ,crook ,wots happened to the big sam sueing? not heard nothing ,maybe venkys have paid him off for kean , he has got to be more then the manager ,i hate the guy
kean out kean out kean out
your right about the portugal contacts me thinks this is to do with agents again we have got a so called manager who cant even be discribed has a has been like some of his sighnings hes just a never has been and never will be
[quote][p][bold]ag, agr, agro , AGRO[/bold] wrote: kean has contacts in portugal ,coventry and fulham ,hence these signings ,,murphy could,nt turn down a 2 year contract ,no one else would offer ,best was at coventry ,and the portugal connections ,the guys leaving know the score ,kean is a dud ,a non entity who could,nt run a p!ssup in a brewery ,the sooner he,s sacked the better ,what a clown ,crook ,wots happened to the big sam sueing? not heard nothing ,maybe venkys have paid him off for kean , he has got to be more then the manager ,i hate the guy kean out kean out kean out[/p][/quote]your right about the portugal contacts me thinks this is to do with agents again we have got a so called manager who cant even be discribed has a has been like some of his sighnings hes just a never has been and never will be benal13

1:15pm Mon 2 Jul 12

French Rover says...

bb3_brfc wrote:
The deals for the 2 Portugese youngsters have got bung written all over them. Also serious question marks over the fitness of Danny Murphy and Nuno Gomes in a physically demanding league like the championship. The best thing we could do is use the money to bring in a proper manager!
agree about bringing in a proper manager - that would be the best signing of all!

Don't know why everyone is slagging Murphy off as being too old and not fit? he played a stack of games last season in the Prem and 11 games in the Europa cup also. He doesn't have a history of injuries, he has a good motor on him and can control a game. Give the guy a chance!
[quote][p][bold]bb3_brfc[/bold] wrote: The deals for the 2 Portugese youngsters have got bung written all over them. Also serious question marks over the fitness of Danny Murphy and Nuno Gomes in a physically demanding league like the championship. The best thing we could do is use the money to bring in a proper manager![/p][/quote]agree about bringing in a proper manager - that would be the best signing of all! Don't know why everyone is slagging Murphy off as being too old and not fit? he played a stack of games last season in the Prem and 11 games in the Europa cup also. He doesn't have a history of injuries, he has a good motor on him and can control a game. Give the guy a chance! French Rover

1:23pm Mon 2 Jul 12

benal13 says...

French Rover wrote:
bb3_brfc wrote:
The deals for the 2 Portugese youngsters have got bung written all over them. Also serious question marks over the fitness of Danny Murphy and Nuno Gomes in a physically demanding league like the championship. The best thing we could do is use the money to bring in a proper manager!
agree about bringing in a proper manager - that would be the best signing of all!

Don't know why everyone is slagging Murphy off as being too old and not fit? he played a stack of games last season in the Prem and 11 games in the Europa cup also. He doesn't have a history of injuries, he has a good motor on him and can control a game. Give the guy a chance!
could itnot be that hes another yes man just here for his last big pay day or have i missed something
[quote][p][bold]French Rover[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]bb3_brfc[/bold] wrote: The deals for the 2 Portugese youngsters have got bung written all over them. Also serious question marks over the fitness of Danny Murphy and Nuno Gomes in a physically demanding league like the championship. The best thing we could do is use the money to bring in a proper manager![/p][/quote]agree about bringing in a proper manager - that would be the best signing of all! Don't know why everyone is slagging Murphy off as being too old and not fit? he played a stack of games last season in the Prem and 11 games in the Europa cup also. He doesn't have a history of injuries, he has a good motor on him and can control a game. Give the guy a chance![/p][/quote]could itnot be that hes another yes man just here for his last big pay day or have i missed something benal13

1:24pm Mon 2 Jul 12

MxMave says...

All these players sound crock. One guy rated at 3mil, not wanted by his club, another 36 year old, too told for us.
Another player failed to transfer to braga..... I mean, cmon, how poor must these guys be if no-one else wants them?

I mean Vucevic and Petrovic are surely rated at least as 3m midfielders... so more of the same ilk?
All these players sound crock. One guy rated at 3mil, not wanted by his club, another 36 year old, too told for us. Another player failed to transfer to braga..... I mean, cmon, how poor must these guys be if no-one else wants them? I mean Vucevic and Petrovic are surely rated at least as 3m midfielders... so more of the same ilk? MxMave

1:54pm Mon 2 Jul 12

thresholdweller says...

A player may be free, but his wages aren't. A club has to be run within a budget. I don't know enough about these players, to judge whether they will fit a realistic promotion plan, but I don't feel the club has the resources to pay players who don't contribute to the squad. I wonder about Nuno Gomes at 36, though Graham Alexander kept it going to 40. It is all well and good having experienced players, but they either have to perform or by great advisors and mentors to young players who improve and perform. This relies on enthusiasm and language skills. Lets hope that Nuno has these.
A player may be free, but his wages aren't. A club has to be run within a budget. I don't know enough about these players, to judge whether they will fit a realistic promotion plan, but I don't feel the club has the resources to pay players who don't contribute to the squad. I wonder about Nuno Gomes at 36, though Graham Alexander kept it going to 40. It is all well and good having experienced players, but they either have to perform or by great advisors and mentors to young players who improve and perform. This relies on enthusiasm and language skills. Lets hope that Nuno has these. thresholdweller

2:15pm Mon 2 Jul 12

benal13 says...

thresholdweller wrote:
A player may be free, but his wages aren't. A club has to be run within a budget. I don't know enough about these players, to judge whether they will fit a realistic promotion plan, but I don't feel the club has the resources to pay players who don't contribute to the squad. I wonder about Nuno Gomes at 36, though Graham Alexander kept it going to 40. It is all well and good having experienced players, but they either have to perform or by great advisors and mentors to young players who improve and perform. This relies on enthusiasm and language skills. Lets hope that Nuno has these.
you say i wonder about nuno gomes at 36 year old i wonder about gomes at 36 year old why the hell the drink driver wants him but dos it suprise me NO! you have to keep the agents happy
[quote][p][bold]thresholdweller[/bold] wrote: A player may be free, but his wages aren't. A club has to be run within a budget. I don't know enough about these players, to judge whether they will fit a realistic promotion plan, but I don't feel the club has the resources to pay players who don't contribute to the squad. I wonder about Nuno Gomes at 36, though Graham Alexander kept it going to 40. It is all well and good having experienced players, but they either have to perform or by great advisors and mentors to young players who improve and perform. This relies on enthusiasm and language skills. Lets hope that Nuno has these.[/p][/quote]you say i wonder about nuno gomes at 36 year old i wonder about gomes at 36 year old why the hell the drink driver wants him but dos it suprise me NO! you have to keep the agents happy benal13

2:30pm Mon 2 Jul 12

RUinsane says...

I suspect there will be a lot of posturing, gesturing and a lot of hot air coming out of ewood until the window shuts, then and only then will we see the squad we took down has been diluted again with cheaper less effective components. Go on, prove me wrong, I would love it if you did, you haven't done yet. More relegation battles coming up.
I suspect there will be a lot of posturing, gesturing and a lot of hot air coming out of ewood until the window shuts, then and only then will we see the squad we took down has been diluted again with cheaper less effective components. Go on, prove me wrong, I would love it if you did, you haven't done yet. More relegation battles coming up. RUinsane

2:37pm Mon 2 Jul 12

harwoodblue says...

Dont think that Best is going to be prolific in the Championship hes been there before and struggled for goals, third choice for me behind Rochina and Goodwille maybe even Slew. Hope we dont sign Nuno Gomes could turn out to be a very expensive mistake, is Kean offering him a 2 year deal as well. lol
Dont think that Best is going to be prolific in the Championship hes been there before and struggled for goals, third choice for me behind Rochina and Goodwille maybe even Slew. Hope we dont sign Nuno Gomes could turn out to be a very expensive mistake, is Kean offering him a 2 year deal as well. lol harwoodblue

3:00pm Mon 2 Jul 12

BashirShah says...

harwoodblue wrote:
Dont think that Best is going to be prolific in the Championship hes been there before and struggled for goals, third choice for me behind Rochina and Goodwille maybe even Slew. Hope we dont sign Nuno Gomes could turn out to be a very expensive mistake, is Kean offering him a 2 year deal as well. lol
check out #leonbestismint on twitter for what newcastle fans think of best.
[quote][p][bold]harwoodblue[/bold] wrote: Dont think that Best is going to be prolific in the Championship hes been there before and struggled for goals, third choice for me behind Rochina and Goodwille maybe even Slew. Hope we dont sign Nuno Gomes could turn out to be a very expensive mistake, is Kean offering him a 2 year deal as well. lol[/p][/quote]check out #leonbestismint on twitter for what newcastle fans think of best. BashirShah

3:13pm Mon 2 Jul 12

benal13 says...

BashirShah wrote:
harwoodblue wrote:
Dont think that Best is going to be prolific in the Championship hes been there before and struggled for goals, third choice for me behind Rochina and Goodwille maybe even Slew. Hope we dont sign Nuno Gomes could turn out to be a very expensive mistake, is Kean offering him a 2 year deal as well. lol
check out #leonbestismint on twitter for what newcastle fans think of best.
i darnt look!
[quote][p][bold]BashirShah[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]harwoodblue[/bold] wrote: Dont think that Best is going to be prolific in the Championship hes been there before and struggled for goals, third choice for me behind Rochina and Goodwille maybe even Slew. Hope we dont sign Nuno Gomes could turn out to be a very expensive mistake, is Kean offering him a 2 year deal as well. lol[/p][/quote]check out #leonbestismint on twitter for what newcastle fans think of best.[/p][/quote]i darnt look! benal13

4:18pm Mon 2 Jul 12

1rover says...

benal13 wrote:
Jack Herer wrote:
lusorover wrote:
Adrien Silva is a very good player and should be an excellent signing if we can pull it off.

I can't see Nuno Gomes bringing much to the table apart from his 'experience' as it is a long time since he starred on the pitch.

Whoever comes in has to hit the ground running.

I hope that it has been spelled out to Kean that only points on the board are the means by which he can keep his job. Anything less than 14 out of the first 18 points and he must be sacked and a successor installed without delay. Talks should be taking place now to have a list of potential replacements in place.

The fans don't want Kean there but there he is and we will be starting the season with him as manager. I truly hope that the team gets the points that keep him there even accepting that he will never be respected by the fans.

It's all about results. It always has been which is why the fans can't understand and accept that Kean was not sacked last season.
Unfortunately that just doesn't hold for most Rovers fans. They have passed the point of no return already with Kean; 14 points from a possible 18, 18 points from 18, 48 points from 48, none of it matters, the time for setting targets for Kean has gone.

Why don't the Venkys understand this completely basic situation?

It's very very strange. Why are the Venkys willing to spend all this money only when it is in a flailing attempt to save Steve Kean? Sacking Steve Kean would turn the fans around quicker than if we signed Iniesta, but they just don't want to sack him under any circumstances, even though it makes sense from every perspective.

Why is Steve Kean so important to save? It doesn't make any sense without adding something untoward into the equation.
your last sentence hits the nail on the head its that untoward thing that someone somewhere as to find but rest assured with so many people diging im sure something will turn up sooner rather than later
i hope your right. kean out
[quote][p][bold]benal13[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Jack Herer[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]lusorover[/bold] wrote: Adrien Silva is a very good player and should be an excellent signing if we can pull it off. I can't see Nuno Gomes bringing much to the table apart from his 'experience' as it is a long time since he starred on the pitch. Whoever comes in has to hit the ground running. I hope that it has been spelled out to Kean that only points on the board are the means by which he can keep his job. Anything less than 14 out of the first 18 points and he must be sacked and a successor installed without delay. Talks should be taking place now to have a list of potential replacements in place. The fans don't want Kean there but there he is and we will be starting the season with him as manager. I truly hope that the team gets the points that keep him there even accepting that he will never be respected by the fans. It's all about results. It always has been which is why the fans can't understand and accept that Kean was not sacked last season.[/p][/quote]Unfortunately that just doesn't hold for most Rovers fans. They have passed the point of no return already with Kean; 14 points from a possible 18, 18 points from 18, 48 points from 48, none of it matters, the time for setting targets for Kean has gone. Why don't the Venkys understand this completely basic situation? It's very very strange. Why are the Venkys willing to spend all this money only when it is in a flailing attempt to save Steve Kean? Sacking Steve Kean would turn the fans around quicker than if we signed Iniesta, but they just don't want to sack him under any circumstances, even though it makes sense from every perspective. Why is Steve Kean so important to save? It doesn't make any sense without adding something untoward into the equation.[/p][/quote]your last sentence hits the nail on the head its that untoward thing that someone somewhere as to find but rest assured with so many people diging im sure something will turn up sooner rather than later[/p][/quote]i hope your right. kean out 1rover

4:24pm Mon 2 Jul 12

merlinrabbit says...

Because of what we already know about about Kean's managerial ability and his inability to be realistic and truthful, fans cant be blamed for being sceptical before the season even starts. The players signed and those mentioned dont seem to be to add to a team capable of putting fear into other championship teams. I know people have said Kean needs to get off to a good start winning most points. We know it cant be about winning points or he wouldnt still be our manager. There is another dimension to this problem though. When things arent going well (which they wont at some stage), Kean does not have the capability to manage the situation. His response is to make deluded predictions, start blaming others including the fans, he falls out with players, manipulates the media for sympathy. This behaviour makes an already difficult situation, almost impossible. Add to that the majority of fans resent his every breath in Ewood, he is without doubt the wrong man and I dont feel anything will change that fact.
Because of what we already know about about Kean's managerial ability and his inability to be realistic and truthful, fans cant be blamed for being sceptical before the season even starts. The players signed and those mentioned dont seem to be to add to a team capable of putting fear into other championship teams. I know people have said Kean needs to get off to a good start winning most points. We know it cant be about winning points or he wouldnt still be our manager. There is another dimension to this problem though. When things arent going well (which they wont at some stage), Kean does not have the capability to manage the situation. His response is to make deluded predictions, start blaming others including the fans, he falls out with players, manipulates the media for sympathy. This behaviour makes an already difficult situation, almost impossible. Add to that the majority of fans resent his every breath in Ewood, he is without doubt the wrong man and I dont feel anything will change that fact. merlinrabbit

4:45pm Mon 2 Jul 12

azza234 says...

there are alot of old mid players still do just fine for there club and strikers for that matter as for murphy why u questioning his fitness he played loads of games for fulham if his fitness was in question u think fulham wud of played him?
there are alot of old mid players still do just fine for there club and strikers for that matter as for murphy why u questioning his fitness he played loads of games for fulham if his fitness was in question u think fulham wud of played him? azza234

4:58pm Mon 2 Jul 12

French Rover says...

benal13 wrote:
French Rover wrote:
bb3_brfc wrote:
The deals for the 2 Portugese youngsters have got bung written all over them. Also serious question marks over the fitness of Danny Murphy and Nuno Gomes in a physically demanding league like the championship. The best thing we could do is use the money to bring in a proper manager!
agree about bringing in a proper manager - that would be the best signing of all!

Don't know why everyone is slagging Murphy off as being too old and not fit? he played a stack of games last season in the Prem and 11 games in the Europa cup also. He doesn't have a history of injuries, he has a good motor on him and can control a game. Give the guy a chance!
could itnot be that hes another yes man just here for his last big pay day or have i missed something
it doesn't matter how much of a yes man he is - he will be a very good player for us this season. And he will still be a good player long after Kean has gone too...And yes you always miss something Benal13.....
[quote][p][bold]benal13[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]French Rover[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]bb3_brfc[/bold] wrote: The deals for the 2 Portugese youngsters have got bung written all over them. Also serious question marks over the fitness of Danny Murphy and Nuno Gomes in a physically demanding league like the championship. The best thing we could do is use the money to bring in a proper manager![/p][/quote]agree about bringing in a proper manager - that would be the best signing of all! Don't know why everyone is slagging Murphy off as being too old and not fit? he played a stack of games last season in the Prem and 11 games in the Europa cup also. He doesn't have a history of injuries, he has a good motor on him and can control a game. Give the guy a chance![/p][/quote]could itnot be that hes another yes man just here for his last big pay day or have i missed something[/p][/quote]it doesn't matter how much of a yes man he is - he will be a very good player for us this season. And he will still be a good player long after Kean has gone too...And yes you always miss something Benal13..... French Rover

5:32pm Mon 2 Jul 12

BlueSkies says...

Bit surprised Edwards has gone to Rochdale on a 6 month loan, I thought he could have been involved as a squad player, given his potential and issues about our defensive capabilities.

Perhaps we won't be short of defenders after all.
Bit surprised Edwards has gone to Rochdale on a 6 month loan, I thought he could have been involved as a squad player, given his potential and issues about our defensive capabilities. Perhaps we won't be short of defenders after all. BlueSkies

5:54pm Mon 2 Jul 12

LanghoRover says...

hassy bloke wrote:
edmy wrote: We can sign the all best players in the world but with this clown KEAN in charge we are going nowhere. He has shown us nothing to prove otherwise. Venky's you have been warned over and over again, but then after all you are the head clowns in the now Ewood Park circus.
Spot on edmy, will do nothing with Kean in charge. My next visit to Ewood will be to the game following Kean's sacking.
I’ll be the next in the queue behind you at the ticket office; they will not get another penny of mine until he has gone.
For the Kean lovers that have posted on this site recently, it’s not personal it’s the way of the world. If you had an employee who by their actions had cost your company £60m what would you do, If that employee week in week out made decisions that meant that all the hard work the rest of your team put in was ruined by the actions of this one person what would you do, Venkeys gave him a pay rise and pat on the back. He has shown constantly how to grab a defeat from the jaws of victory, if the games had ended after eighty minuets the Rovers would still be in the prem, but his actions and tactical changes though away all the hard work. Just look at the facts and then comment.
[quote][p][bold]hassy bloke[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]edmy[/bold] wrote: We can sign the all best players in the world but with this clown KEAN in charge we are going nowhere. He has shown us nothing to prove otherwise. Venky's you have been warned over and over again, but then after all you are the head clowns in the now Ewood Park circus.[/p][/quote]Spot on edmy, will do nothing with Kean in charge. My next visit to Ewood will be to the game following Kean's sacking.[/p][/quote]I’ll be the next in the queue behind you at the ticket office; they will not get another penny of mine until he has gone. For the Kean lovers that have posted on this site recently, it’s not personal it’s the way of the world. If you had an employee who by their actions had cost your company £60m what would you do, If that employee week in week out made decisions that meant that all the hard work the rest of your team put in was ruined by the actions of this one person what would you do, Venkeys gave him a pay rise and pat on the back. He has shown constantly how to grab a defeat from the jaws of victory, if the games had ended after eighty minuets the Rovers would still be in the prem, but his actions and tactical changes though away all the hard work. Just look at the facts and then comment. LanghoRover

6:07pm Mon 2 Jul 12

French Rover says...

BlueSkies wrote:
Bit surprised Edwards has gone to Rochdale on a 6 month loan, I thought he could have been involved as a squad player, given his potential and issues about our defensive capabilities.

Perhaps we won't be short of defenders after all.
me too as reports say he is a very promising young defender....but first team footie for Rochdale is better than playing for our reserves so this will just be part of his footballing education/experience
. Probably a good loan for the club and the player.
[quote][p][bold]BlueSkies[/bold] wrote: Bit surprised Edwards has gone to Rochdale on a 6 month loan, I thought he could have been involved as a squad player, given his potential and issues about our defensive capabilities. Perhaps we won't be short of defenders after all.[/p][/quote]me too as reports say he is a very promising young defender....but first team footie for Rochdale is better than playing for our reserves so this will just be part of his footballing education/experience . Probably a good loan for the club and the player. French Rover

6:40pm Mon 2 Jul 12

baldie says...

LanghoRover wrote:
hassy bloke wrote:
edmy wrote: We can sign the all best players in the world but with this clown KEAN in charge we are going nowhere. He has shown us nothing to prove otherwise. Venky's you have been warned over and over again, but then after all you are the head clowns in the now Ewood Park circus.
Spot on edmy, will do nothing with Kean in charge. My next visit to Ewood will be to the game following Kean's sacking.
I’ll be the next in the queue behind you at the ticket office; they will not get another penny of mine until he has gone.
For the Kean lovers that have posted on this site recently, it’s not personal it’s the way of the world. If you had an employee who by their actions had cost your company £60m what would you do, If that employee week in week out made decisions that meant that all the hard work the rest of your team put in was ruined by the actions of this one person what would you do, Venkeys gave him a pay rise and pat on the back. He has shown constantly how to grab a defeat from the jaws of victory, if the games had ended after eighty minuets the Rovers would still be in the prem, but his actions and tactical changes though away all the hard work. Just look at the facts and then comment.
Don't think there are any Kean lovers left,outside of his family.
[quote][p][bold]LanghoRover[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]hassy bloke[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]edmy[/bold] wrote: We can sign the all best players in the world but with this clown KEAN in charge we are going nowhere. He has shown us nothing to prove otherwise. Venky's you have been warned over and over again, but then after all you are the head clowns in the now Ewood Park circus.[/p][/quote]Spot on edmy, will do nothing with Kean in charge. My next visit to Ewood will be to the game following Kean's sacking.[/p][/quote]I’ll be the next in the queue behind you at the ticket office; they will not get another penny of mine until he has gone. For the Kean lovers that have posted on this site recently, it’s not personal it’s the way of the world. If you had an employee who by their actions had cost your company £60m what would you do, If that employee week in week out made decisions that meant that all the hard work the rest of your team put in was ruined by the actions of this one person what would you do, Venkeys gave him a pay rise and pat on the back. He has shown constantly how to grab a defeat from the jaws of victory, if the games had ended after eighty minuets the Rovers would still be in the prem, but his actions and tactical changes though away all the hard work. Just look at the facts and then comment.[/p][/quote]Don't think there are any Kean lovers left,outside of his family. baldie

6:45pm Mon 2 Jul 12

peely says...

Just bide your time fellas - if the bald one gets off to a bad start , come October/November Danny Murphy will be our new player manager !!
Just bide your time fellas - if the bald one gets off to a bad start , come October/November Danny Murphy will be our new player manager !! peely

7:05pm Mon 2 Jul 12

JessePinkman says...

Four new signings expected later this week

Giant Russian centre half Ivan Enormouschin
Veteran Portuguese striker Nuno Reconditioned
A German midfielder to play in a full back position Juergen Wannarefund
And Greek liar Onnestofficca Ididntouchadropadis

Unfortunately the signing of spanish midfield maestro Jaun Percent has fallen through, Kean said it was imporant to remember that of all the players he spoke to only Juan Percent failed to share his vision for the club
Four new signings expected later this week Giant Russian centre half Ivan Enormouschin Veteran Portuguese striker Nuno Reconditioned A German midfielder to play in a full back position Juergen Wannarefund And Greek liar Onnestofficca Ididntouchadropadis Unfortunately the signing of spanish midfield maestro Jaun Percent has fallen through, Kean said it was imporant to remember that of all the players he spoke to only Juan Percent failed to share his vision for the club JessePinkman

7:21pm Mon 2 Jul 12

3bricks says...

That cow MS.desai is treating rover"s fans like she treats the serfs in india,desai get real
That cow MS.desai is treating rover"s fans like she treats the serfs in india,desai get real 3bricks

8:07pm Mon 2 Jul 12

bbf70 says...

bring on the dingles !!
bring on the dingles !! bbf70

9:11pm Mon 2 Jul 12

Tommo212 says...

If, once again, the players that SK signs do not perform to (our)expectations then he must go. There is a slightly more optimistic air at the moment and with a new MD and a seemingly interested D of F (Shebby Singh) then surely the pressure will mount but if theses new players do succeed we must get behind the club in general. Venkys paying out money,be it in transfer value or wages,could even be the 1st nail in SK's coffin and that can't be a bad thing for any of us.
If, once again, the players that SK signs do not perform to (our)expectations then he must go. There is a slightly more optimistic air at the moment and with a new MD and a seemingly interested D of F (Shebby Singh) then surely the pressure will mount but if theses new players do succeed we must get behind the club in general. Venkys paying out money,be it in transfer value or wages,could even be the 1st nail in SK's coffin and that can't be a bad thing for any of us. Tommo212

11:47pm Mon 2 Jul 12

stevo1875 says...

cheekyprodigy wrote:
Seriously, where was all this activity 12 months ago?
U watch, 12 months from now, Venkys will (finally) be hunting for a new manager after realising he was the real problem with the team, after all.
you are spoy on there
[quote][p][bold]cheekyprodigy[/bold] wrote: Seriously, where was all this activity 12 months ago? U watch, 12 months from now, Venkys will (finally) be hunting for a new manager after realising he was the real problem with the team, after all.[/p][/quote]you are spoy on there stevo1875

12:14am Tue 3 Jul 12

chairman2008 says...

Roy of the................

This guy makes some good points - where is the Samba Money !!!!!!

Loads of players on free which is great if they are going to win games, but usually these sorts of players come at a price...............
..

It gets worse Junior Hoylett, Martin Olson and Paul Robinson set to leave = the books look set to be cooked again !!!!!!

Season tickets reflect the position Venky's now in - hope we put Kean out on a free soon ? @@
u
.----.
Roy of the................ This guy makes some good points - where is the Samba Money !!!!!! Loads of players on free which is great if they are going to win games, but usually these sorts of players come at a price............... .. It gets worse Junior Hoylett, Martin Olson and Paul Robinson set to leave = the books look set to be cooked again !!!!!! Season tickets reflect the position Venky's now in - hope we put Kean out on a free soon ? @@ u .----. chairman2008

2:18am Tue 3 Jul 12

parrotcity says...

as ive stated before along with others. kean will not be sacked even if we got relegated again. he is part owner of the rovers, and corruption,lies, etc etc. rtid.. i wish kean would feck off and die !
as ive stated before along with others. kean will not be sacked even if we got relegated again. he is part owner of the rovers, and corruption,lies, etc etc. rtid.. i wish kean would feck off and die ! parrotcity

5:56pm Wed 4 Jul 12

bburnrover says...

Well if you have look at as if Rovers were buying Robinson Hoilett and ollson I am sure you would feel that they were going in the correct direction so getting players we have no idea of performance wise instead of our current players is a bit hit and miss but Murphy should prove a good signing like Yakubu did. I am a bit dubious after the failure of Rochina and Petrovic because we may be buying into players based on their reputation from Kean's time in Portugal.
Well if you have look at as if Rovers were buying Robinson Hoilett and ollson I am sure you would feel that they were going in the correct direction so getting players we have no idea of performance wise instead of our current players is a bit hit and miss but Murphy should prove a good signing like Yakubu did. I am a bit dubious after the failure of Rochina and Petrovic because we may be buying into players based on their reputation from Kean's time in Portugal. bburnrover

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