Blackburn Rovers chase for Silva is off

12:50pm Friday 27th July 2012 in Football Photograph of the Author By Andy Cryer, Blackburn Rovers reporter

BLACKBURN Rovers’ long-running chase for Portuguese midfielder Adrien Silva is finally over after Sporting Lisbon turned down their £750,000 bid for him.

The 23-year-old’s future had been uncertain for several weeks now, with the player and Sporting locked in talks about a new deal, leaving Rovers hopeful of securing his signature.

Rovers’ offer had been on the table for more than a fortnight but yesterday’s rejection will see the Ewood Park outfit give up their hunt.

Meanwhile want-away midfielder Steven Nzonzi is still expected to join Sevilla on a season long loan imminently, after Rovers agreed to his temporary exit.

The club remain open to any permanent offers for him but, with no-one likely to meet their valuation of up to £10million, a loan switch to Sevilla remains the likely option.

Comments (46)

1:05pm Fri 27 Jul 12

sonny says...

750k? I thought either you or kammy said it was around 5million.
750k? I thought either you or kammy said it was around 5million. sonny

1:06pm Fri 27 Jul 12

nil bye mouth says...

HA HA HA Joke of a club great manager though.
HA HA HA Joke of a club great manager though. nil bye mouth

1:07pm Fri 27 Jul 12

benal13 says...

its because kean went over to talk to him in person bad move venkys!!!!!!!
its because kean went over to talk to him in person bad move venkys!!!!!!! benal13

1:16pm Fri 27 Jul 12

gpb501 says...

Just shows what a great manager Kean is!!!

He quite clearly put of the lad with his baldy lies


KEAN OUT NOW!!!
Just shows what a great manager Kean is!!! He quite clearly put of the lad with his baldy lies KEAN OUT NOW!!! gpb501

1:19pm Fri 27 Jul 12

MxMave says...

Not long to go.... Wheres our CB's?
Not long to go.... Wheres our CB's? MxMave

1:20pm Fri 27 Jul 12

reggie0008 says...

If he is valued at 3m and Venky's only bid 750k because they are tight bar stewards what do you expect?

We expect 10 m for Nzonzi and only want to pay 750k for Silva?

We were a laughing stock before but now we are a circus being run by clowns!
If he is valued at 3m and Venky's only bid 750k because they are tight bar stewards what do you expect? We expect 10 m for Nzonzi and only want to pay 750k for Silva? We were a laughing stock before but now we are a circus being run by clowns! reggie0008

1:22pm Fri 27 Jul 12

Rovers 1495 says...

What's the point of trying to be a smartarse and offering pocket change ... it's like offering 4m for Witsel
What's the point of trying to be a smartarse and offering pocket change ... it's like offering 4m for Witsel Rovers 1495

1:29pm Fri 27 Jul 12

reggie0008 says...

Under Kean we have lost Jones, Samba, Kalinic, Yakubu, Hoilett, and Olssen and Nzonzi will go, maybe more, I thought the players all wanted to stay Steve?

Yes all the players who are not good enough want to stay Kean, all of the best players have gone or are going shortly, we had built a good young squad but that squad has been completelly dismantled due to your and Venky's total incompetence!

Sign some quality players by paying the going rate instead of penny pinching!, the only reason we are in this position is because of you and that clown you call a manager.
Under Kean we have lost Jones, Samba, Kalinic, Yakubu, Hoilett, and Olssen and Nzonzi will go, maybe more, I thought the players all wanted to stay Steve? Yes all the players who are not good enough want to stay Kean, all of the best players have gone or are going shortly, we had built a good young squad but that squad has been completelly dismantled due to your and Venky's total incompetence! Sign some quality players by paying the going rate instead of penny pinching!, the only reason we are in this position is because of you and that clown you call a manager. reggie0008

1:34pm Fri 27 Jul 12

Blue&whiteforever says...

Kean had us thinking Silva was a world beater. Wait weeks for him then only bid 750K. Wot a big con. Obviously a season ticket pr stunt yet again. We all knew in our hearts that he would never sign after reading that the "idiot from Ewood" had gone to speak to the lad....

Kean out = fans in

RTID
Kean had us thinking Silva was a world beater. Wait weeks for him then only bid 750K. Wot a big con. Obviously a season ticket pr stunt yet again. We all knew in our hearts that he would never sign after reading that the "idiot from Ewood" had gone to speak to the lad.... Kean out = fans in RTID Blue&whiteforever

1:36pm Fri 27 Jul 12

ROVERBOY says...

How i am not surprised by this useless bid for a player valued at £3 plus mill.
If you want decent players then pay the rate,if you want cheap rubbish carry on.
Still fearing a struggle this season as no defenders have been bough or even mentioned and we were pathetic last season.

Next season is looking ilke the last season.
What will happen if we lose 3 or 4 of our first 5 games,me thinks nothing cos Shebby won't/can,t sack Kean.

So far i'm still thinking same old performances as last season against so called weaker teams.
How i am not surprised by this useless bid for a player valued at £3 plus mill. If you want decent players then pay the rate,if you want cheap rubbish carry on. Still fearing a struggle this season as no defenders have been bough or even mentioned and we were pathetic last season. Next season is looking ilke the last season. What will happen if we lose 3 or 4 of our first 5 games,me thinks nothing cos Shebby won't/can,t sack Kean. So far i'm still thinking same old performances as last season against so called weaker teams. ROVERBOY

1:45pm Fri 27 Jul 12

jack01 says...

I expected just as much. No more money to be spent by Venkys this summer. So far a net 2 million spend on Best, thats before we say goodbye to Nzonzi, Olsson, Hoillet and Robinson. Couldn't even go above 750,000 for a 3 million rated player. Lets now turn to other midfield targets, this time concentrate on signing freebies, over 35s and trialists. Where's the Samba money gone?

Presumably the 'agent of the month' who is responsible for this influx of Portuguese nonentities has no defenders on his clients list. Myles Anderson might be in the side sooner than you think.
I expected just as much. No more money to be spent by Venkys this summer. So far a net 2 million spend on Best, thats before we say goodbye to Nzonzi, Olsson, Hoillet and Robinson. Couldn't even go above 750,000 for a 3 million rated player. Lets now turn to other midfield targets, this time concentrate on signing freebies, over 35s and trialists. Where's the Samba money gone? Presumably the 'agent of the month' who is responsible for this influx of Portuguese nonentities has no defenders on his clients list. Myles Anderson might be in the side sooner than you think. jack01

1:47pm Fri 27 Jul 12

BlueSkies says...

Just had a fone call (recorded) from Danny Murphy urging me to buy a ST!

True, swear to God!
Just had a fone call (recorded) from Danny Murphy urging me to buy a ST! True, swear to God! BlueSkies

1:54pm Fri 27 Jul 12

buzzinfly says...

All the hype in signing, not the money to buy with. Beckam and Ronaldinho all over again but on a much lower scale.

A set of turds the lot of them.

Venkys: No money, no idea, no class,
no plan, no good and nowhere to be seen.
All the hype in signing, not the money to buy with. Beckam and Ronaldinho all over again but on a much lower scale. A set of turds the lot of them. Venkys: No money, no idea, no class, no plan, no good and nowhere to be seen. buzzinfly

1:55pm Fri 27 Jul 12

verbal discharge says...

Other transfer news:

Barcelona set to turn down Rovers' bid for Lionel Messi.

Apparently a swap deal involving Myles Anderson and a mint Aero Bar doesn't meet the Catalan club's valuation of the little Argentinian.
Other transfer news: Barcelona set to turn down Rovers' bid for Lionel Messi. Apparently a swap deal involving Myles Anderson and a mint Aero Bar doesn't meet the Catalan club's valuation of the little Argentinian. verbal discharge

1:56pm Fri 27 Jul 12

Road Runner Road Runner says...

48 hours need 48
48 hours need 48
48 thrills - 48 thrills !
48 hours need 48 48 hours need 48 48 thrills - 48 thrills ! Road Runner Road Runner

1:58pm Fri 27 Jul 12

bluerob says...

what a joke we have become !!!!
what a joke we have become !!!! bluerob

2:04pm Fri 27 Jul 12

benal13 says...

verbal discharge wrote:
Other transfer news:

Barcelona set to turn down Rovers' bid for Lionel Messi.

Apparently a swap deal involving Myles Anderson and a mint Aero Bar doesn't meet the Catalan club's valuation of the little Argentinian.
they would have had the aero but drew the line at myles anderson and rovers wouldnt raise it to two aeros!!!!!!!!1
[quote][p][bold]verbal discharge[/bold] wrote: Other transfer news: Barcelona set to turn down Rovers' bid for Lionel Messi. Apparently a swap deal involving Myles Anderson and a mint Aero Bar doesn't meet the Catalan club's valuation of the little Argentinian.[/p][/quote]they would have had the aero but drew the line at myles anderson and rovers wouldnt raise it to two aeros!!!!!!!!1 benal13

2:05pm Fri 27 Jul 12

tombo1984 says...

So Olsson... put in a transfer request and said he will never play for Rovers again...
Nzonzi... Going out on loan and put in transfer request... Won't play under Kean...
Givet still looking to sort out a contract issue...
Junior... This morning pictured holding a QPR shirt so that is pretty much done...

Silva not coming...

Youngsters replacing proven professionals...

Multiple experienced 1st teamers being sold over the last 12 months without being replaced... See Samba/Nelsen etc...

No defenders being signed...

Yet Kean would have us believe that we are capable of starting stronger this season then last season with a "stronger squad"...

Meanwhile 1st team players are personally ringing up former season ticket holders who have not renewed asking if they will...

How utterly pathetic.
So Olsson... put in a transfer request and said he will never play for Rovers again... Nzonzi... Going out on loan and put in transfer request... Won't play under Kean... Givet still looking to sort out a contract issue... Junior... This morning pictured holding a QPR shirt so that is pretty much done... Silva not coming... Youngsters replacing proven professionals... Multiple experienced 1st teamers being sold over the last 12 months without being replaced... See Samba/Nelsen etc... No defenders being signed... Yet Kean would have us believe that we are capable of starting stronger this season then last season with a "stronger squad"... Meanwhile 1st team players are personally ringing up former season ticket holders who have not renewed asking if they will... How utterly pathetic. tombo1984

2:07pm Fri 27 Jul 12

fitz808 says...

gpb501 wrote:
Just shows what a great manager Kean is!!! He quite clearly put of the lad with his baldy lies KEAN OUT NOW!!!
or maybe it was the £750k offer turned down by the club... not sure which...
[quote][p][bold]gpb501[/bold] wrote: Just shows what a great manager Kean is!!! He quite clearly put of the lad with his baldy lies KEAN OUT NOW!!![/p][/quote]or maybe it was the £750k offer turned down by the club... not sure which... fitz808

2:11pm Fri 27 Jul 12

A Darener says...

Silva was only using the Rovers as a bargaining tool for an improved contract. He never had any intention of coming. But even that apart with Kean as manager we couldn't attract any footballer of note!
Silva was only using the Rovers as a bargaining tool for an improved contract. He never had any intention of coming. But even that apart with Kean as manager we couldn't attract any footballer of note! A Darener

2:25pm Fri 27 Jul 12

wampam says...

Keane is a disgrace. The owners are a shambles. The club is in a forlorn state, we all know. But it will end,god knows when, but it will. I support the boycott 100 per cent. I am lifelong 100% fan. But the club has been appropriated by liars and thieves. But we will be back,stronger for sure.
Keane is a disgrace. The owners are a shambles. The club is in a forlorn state, we all know. But it will end,god knows when, but it will. I support the boycott 100 per cent. I am lifelong 100% fan. But the club has been appropriated by liars and thieves. But we will be back,stronger for sure. wampam

2:59pm Fri 27 Jul 12

100%ROVERS says...

BlueSkies wrote:
Just had a fone call (recorded) from Danny Murphy urging me to buy a ST!

True, swear to God!
WELL ... WHERE'S MY PHONE CALL AGNEW !!!

I'd love to chat to Danny Murphy ... Ive got a slot in my 5 a side team if he can prove his fitness ... What about you DUNNY ... You're gonna need a game this season I reckon ...

C'MON AGNEW GET IT SORTED .. Ring me if you dare you sycophantic, wretched YES MAN with DESPERATE written all over your face !!!!!
[quote][p][bold]BlueSkies[/bold] wrote: Just had a fone call (recorded) from Danny Murphy urging me to buy a ST! True, swear to God![/p][/quote]WELL ... WHERE'S MY PHONE CALL AGNEW !!! I'd love to chat to Danny Murphy ... Ive got a slot in my 5 a side team if he can prove his fitness ... What about you DUNNY ... You're gonna need a game this season I reckon ... C'MON AGNEW GET IT SORTED .. Ring me if you dare you sycophantic, wretched YES MAN with DESPERATE written all over your face !!!!! 100%ROVERS

3:05pm Fri 27 Jul 12

RUinsane says...

So this was the cherry on the cake signing, the meat on the bones, the foil for Danny murphy. I thought we were talking about a 3 million pound player and Rovers offered 750k for the missing piece of the jigsaw?
So we sell asmba for 12 and even taking into account a 25% hertha berlin sell on clause would give us 8 million. So we offer 750k to supplement a free transfer? Abd before any of you say the 8 million is including any wage, were we not paying samba before he went?
Any more badly fitting attire available from the cheap rack?
So this was the cherry on the cake signing, the meat on the bones, the foil for Danny murphy. I thought we were talking about a 3 million pound player and Rovers offered 750k for the missing piece of the jigsaw? So we sell asmba for 12 and even taking into account a 25% hertha berlin sell on clause would give us 8 million. So we offer 750k to supplement a free transfer? Abd before any of you say the 8 million is including any wage, were we not paying samba before he went? Any more badly fitting attire available from the cheap rack? RUinsane

3:30pm Fri 27 Jul 12

Rovers 1495 says...

RUinsane wrote:
So this was the cherry on the cake signing, the meat on the bones, the foil for Danny murphy. I thought we were talking about a 3 million pound player and Rovers offered 750k for the missing piece of the jigsaw?
So we sell asmba for 12 and even taking into account a 25% hertha berlin sell on clause would give us 8 million. So we offer 750k to supplement a free transfer? Abd before any of you say the 8 million is including any wage, were we not paying samba before he went?
Any more badly fitting attire available from the cheap rack?
No offence, but 25% of 12m is 3m, leaving 9m
[quote][p][bold]RUinsane[/bold] wrote: So this was the cherry on the cake signing, the meat on the bones, the foil for Danny murphy. I thought we were talking about a 3 million pound player and Rovers offered 750k for the missing piece of the jigsaw? So we sell asmba for 12 and even taking into account a 25% hertha berlin sell on clause would give us 8 million. So we offer 750k to supplement a free transfer? Abd before any of you say the 8 million is including any wage, were we not paying samba before he went? Any more badly fitting attire available from the cheap rack?[/p][/quote]No offence, but 25% of 12m is 3m, leaving 9m Rovers 1495

3:43pm Fri 27 Jul 12

earwego says...

£750k,sure are splashing the cash for what was to be a big piece of the jigsaw.What a joke. Intentions perfectly clear now,spend nothing, get freebies,sell all assets, all raised funds to go into the Punes coffers.
£750k,sure are splashing the cash for what was to be a big piece of the jigsaw.What a joke. Intentions perfectly clear now,spend nothing, get freebies,sell all assets, all raised funds to go into the Punes coffers. earwego

4:11pm Fri 27 Jul 12

Lancs - pensioner says...

BlueSkies wrote:
Just had a fone call (recorded) from Danny Murphy urging me to buy a ST!

True, swear to God!
Smacks of pure desperation to me, I bet they sold a couple of hundred on the Silva debate, they were never realy going to sign him, just look at the bid they put in.

No lads and lasses we have got them
Begging to buy just keep it up and the penny will drop.

Kean out Fans in,

Kean out Fans in

No to ST until he goes!!

Come on Venkys you can't here your favourite noise

K-Ching K-Ching not until Keans gone and you can beg all you want for my money
[quote][p][bold]BlueSkies[/bold] wrote: Just had a fone call (recorded) from Danny Murphy urging me to buy a ST! True, swear to God![/p][/quote]Smacks of pure desperation to me, I bet they sold a couple of hundred on the Silva debate, they were never realy going to sign him, just look at the bid they put in. No lads and lasses we have got them Begging to buy just keep it up and the penny will drop. Kean out Fans in, Kean out Fans in No to ST until he goes!! Come on Venkys you can't here your favourite noise K-Ching K-Ching not until Keans gone and you can beg all you want for my money Lancs - pensioner

4:13pm Fri 27 Jul 12

RUinsane says...

Rovers 1495 wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
So this was the cherry on the cake signing, the meat on the bones, the foil for Danny murphy. I thought we were talking about a 3 million pound player and Rovers offered 750k for the missing piece of the jigsaw?
So we sell asmba for 12 and even taking into account a 25% hertha berlin sell on clause would give us 8 million. So we offer 750k to supplement a free transfer? Abd before any of you say the 8 million is including any wage, were we not paying samba before he went?
Any more badly fitting attire available from the cheap rack?
No offence, but 25% of 12m is 3m, leaving 9m
Yeah you're right, it is friday and I'm shattered. Still makes the excuses for B&M bargain dipping even worse
[quote][p][bold]Rovers 1495[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]RUinsane[/bold] wrote: So this was the cherry on the cake signing, the meat on the bones, the foil for Danny murphy. I thought we were talking about a 3 million pound player and Rovers offered 750k for the missing piece of the jigsaw? So we sell asmba for 12 and even taking into account a 25% hertha berlin sell on clause would give us 8 million. So we offer 750k to supplement a free transfer? Abd before any of you say the 8 million is including any wage, were we not paying samba before he went? Any more badly fitting attire available from the cheap rack?[/p][/quote]No offence, but 25% of 12m is 3m, leaving 9m[/p][/quote]Yeah you're right, it is friday and I'm shattered. Still makes the excuses for B&M bargain dipping even worse RUinsane

4:31pm Fri 27 Jul 12

davemal says...

Silva knew what he was doing, using Rovers as a bargaining tool to get a better contract offer from his club as sugested above, and having the brains not to follow Kean back to Ewood, soumds like an intelligent person to me.
Silva knew what he was doing, using Rovers as a bargaining tool to get a better contract offer from his club as sugested above, and having the brains not to follow Kean back to Ewood, soumds like an intelligent person to me. davemal

4:34pm Fri 27 Jul 12

penemo says...

what a surprise Get out of our club con man kean nobody wants you.
what a surprise Get out of our club con man kean nobody wants you. penemo

4:45pm Fri 27 Jul 12

stick to football says...

Just how many midfielders did he want or is he missing Vince Grella already?

Pathetic last season Pathetic this season and if he thinks his squad stronger that should ensure a further relegation battle to be lost by Mr Kean.

What a total embarassment it is still down at Ewood - You know what to do if you want the fans back and it is not phone them up - it is chop out the dead wood el Manager NOW
Just how many midfielders did he want or is he missing Vince Grella already? Pathetic last season Pathetic this season and if he thinks his squad stronger that should ensure a further relegation battle to be lost by Mr Kean. What a total embarassment it is still down at Ewood - You know what to do if you want the fans back and it is not phone them up - it is chop out the dead wood el Manager NOW stick to football

5:03pm Fri 27 Jul 12

juanbbien says...

I tell you,you can't believe one word that comes out of this lots mouths,they are taking the bloody p!ss out out of us and their are still people giving them money,unbeivable.
I tell you,you can't believe one word that comes out of this lots mouths,they are taking the bloody p!ss out out of us and their are still people giving them money,unbeivable. juanbbien

6:13pm Fri 27 Jul 12

BeatleBill says...

How ambitious are we? Our £750,000 bid has been turned down? What an embarrassment. This is a player we have been chasing all summer, who was allegedly so fired up about signing for Rovers because he really WANTED to play for us (rather than Sporting Lisbon), and for whom Kean made at least one trip to Portugal to try to sign. And we offer £750,000 for him? We spent more than that (£1.1 million) on 18-year-old Jordan Slew last season and the only appearance he made was as an 89th minute substitute against Man Utd).

So Venky's are ambitious for Rovers to bounce back to the Premiership next season and they aren't willing to pony up more than £750,000 for a player we so desperately wanted? Ambitious my a***. We've spent a fraction of what we spent last season (on players who couldn't keep us in the Premiership).

I ask you: what hope do we really have of winning promotion next season???
How ambitious are we? Our £750,000 bid has been turned down? What an embarrassment. This is a player we have been chasing all summer, who was allegedly so fired up about signing for Rovers because he really WANTED to play for us (rather than Sporting Lisbon), and for whom Kean made at least one trip to Portugal to try to sign. And we offer £750,000 for him? We spent more than that (£1.1 million) on 18-year-old Jordan Slew last season and the only appearance he made was as an 89th minute substitute against Man Utd). So Venky's are ambitious for Rovers to bounce back to the Premiership next season and they aren't willing to pony up more than £750,000 for a player we so desperately wanted? Ambitious my a***. We've spent a fraction of what we spent last season (on players who couldn't keep us in the Premiership). I ask you: what hope do we really have of winning promotion next season??? BeatleBill

7:19pm Fri 27 Jul 12

juanbbien says...

We are not signing Silva to be honest were we ever,I think it was just more Kite flying to try and whip up false hopes,oh we are in for X,Y,Z we have no intension of spending money but it sounds good to all the would be punters (mugs) that we mean business bloody disgraceful the way the fans have been treated and people still want to give them money.
We are not signing Silva to be honest were we ever,I think it was just more Kite flying to try and whip up false hopes,oh we are in for X,Y,Z we have no intension of spending money but it sounds good to all the would be punters (mugs) that we mean business bloody disgraceful the way the fans have been treated and people still want to give them money. juanbbien

7:42pm Fri 27 Jul 12

maltese blue n white says...

SAME SH1T DIFFERENT DAY.... just a repeat of of last season....
SAME SH1T DIFFERENT DAY.... just a repeat of of last season.... maltese blue n white

8:14pm Fri 27 Jul 12

Judge Nic Sanders says...

Sign Charlie Adam , winner , quality player who will pull the team into shape.
Been there ,done that sort of guy who is still in his prime.
Could play him in that holding role that Nzonzi never fancied.
Sign Charlie Adam , winner , quality player who will pull the team into shape. Been there ,done that sort of guy who is still in his prime. Could play him in that holding role that Nzonzi never fancied. Judge Nic Sanders

8:37pm Fri 27 Jul 12

French Rover says...

Judge Nic Sanders wrote:
Sign Charlie Adam , winner , quality player who will pull the team into shape.
Been there ,done that sort of guy who is still in his prime.
Could play him in that holding role that Nzonzi never fancied.
We dont need Charlie Adam we have someone better - Danny Murphy. Just watch this lad go this season, he will bring a touch of class to midfield and create goals galore.
[quote][p][bold]Judge Nic Sanders[/bold] wrote: Sign Charlie Adam , winner , quality player who will pull the team into shape. Been there ,done that sort of guy who is still in his prime. Could play him in that holding role that Nzonzi never fancied.[/p][/quote]We dont need Charlie Adam we have someone better - Danny Murphy. Just watch this lad go this season, he will bring a touch of class to midfield and create goals galore. French Rover

8:58pm Fri 27 Jul 12

tom2malta2 says...

Mesage to Venkys - when are you going to get it through your thick skulls NOBODY and i mean NOBODY, players and fans want KEAN. Are you dilliberately trying to ruin this club and as for Dunny saying we have to bridge the gap between management and fans, well what a joke. The only way is to sack KEAN.The sooner you believe that philosiphy the better, you deluded morans.
Mesage to Venkys - when are you going to get it through your thick skulls NOBODY and i mean NOBODY, players and fans want KEAN. Are you dilliberately trying to ruin this club and as for Dunny saying we have to bridge the gap between management and fans, well what a joke. The only way is to sack KEAN.The sooner you believe that philosiphy the better, you deluded morans. tom2malta2

8:59pm Fri 27 Jul 12

Judge Nic Sanders says...

Leadership is sadly lacking and there is no reason Murphy/Adam could not play in the same team and dictate the game.
Seems better than a hotchpotch of players out of position not knowing their responsibilities or unable to tackle.
Leadership is the key.
Leadership is sadly lacking and there is no reason Murphy/Adam could not play in the same team and dictate the game. Seems better than a hotchpotch of players out of position not knowing their responsibilities or unable to tackle. Leadership is the key. Judge Nic Sanders

10:50pm Fri 27 Jul 12

NICEONESUNSHINE, says...

A Darener wrote:
Silva was only using the Rovers as a bargaining tool for an improved contract. He never had any intention of coming. But even that apart with Kean as manager we couldn't attract any footballer of note!
Yes what a bargaining tool. With a £750,000 bid for him he must of been able to squeeze another 75p a week out of them may be as much as £1.
[quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote: Silva was only using the Rovers as a bargaining tool for an improved contract. He never had any intention of coming. But even that apart with Kean as manager we couldn't attract any footballer of note![/p][/quote]Yes what a bargaining tool. With a £750,000 bid for him he must of been able to squeeze another 75p a week out of them may be as much as £1. NICEONESUNSHINE,

11:52pm Fri 27 Jul 12

Gaz M says...

Idont believe the Rovers were ever serious about signing Silva it was all hyped up to sell season tickets,and it has failed miserably if Venkys or kean open their mouths then its lies, lies and more lies what a sorry state for a once proud and world..wide respected club to end up!
Idont believe the Rovers were ever serious about signing Silva it was all hyped up to sell season tickets,and it has failed miserably if Venkys or kean open their mouths then its lies, lies and more lies what a sorry state for a once proud and world..wide respected club to end up! Gaz M

6:14am Sat 28 Jul 12

Dan11 says...

So donut kean spent 3 days flying out from the pre season preps to personally talk to a player, who wasnt interested in signing for us.
-
Just how long must this farce last for?
Donut Kean OUT
So donut kean spent 3 days flying out from the pre season preps to personally talk to a player, who wasnt interested in signing for us. - Just how long must this farce last for? Donut Kean OUT Dan11

8:58am Sat 28 Jul 12

bburnrover says...

Well if we are looking for star players at less than a million we aren't going to find any as Kean has not got an eye for a good prospect he should ask Mark Hughes who he would buy if he was here.
Well if we are looking for star players at less than a million we aren't going to find any as Kean has not got an eye for a good prospect he should ask Mark Hughes who he would buy if he was here. bburnrover

11:54am Sat 28 Jul 12

Keith Myath says...

So this nloke doesn't want to sign! Well, I almost fell off my seat with surprise when I heard that!
So this nloke doesn't want to sign! Well, I almost fell off my seat with surprise when I heard that! Keith Myath

12:00pm Sat 28 Jul 12

juanbbien says...

Dan11 wrote:
So donut kean spent 3 days flying out from the pre season preps to personally talk to a player, who wasnt interested in signing for us.
-
Just how long must this farce last for?
Donut Kean OUT
Did Kean spend three days negotiating to sign a player,you can't believe anything that goes on down there,I thought shaggy was supposed to be involved in this department,more whistling in the dark,and taking the p!ss.
[quote][p][bold]Dan11[/bold] wrote: So donut kean spent 3 days flying out from the pre season preps to personally talk to a player, who wasnt interested in signing for us. - Just how long must this farce last for? Donut Kean OUT[/p][/quote]Did Kean spend three days negotiating to sign a player,you can't believe anything that goes on down there,I thought shaggy was supposed to be involved in this department,more whistling in the dark,and taking the p!ss. juanbbien

10:13am Sun 29 Jul 12

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rover95 says...

I knew we wouldnt get him. I smell more horse **** from kean.
I knew we wouldnt get him. I smell more horse **** from kean. rover95

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