Steve Kean sets his own targets at Blackburn Rovers

Steve Kean sets his own targets at Blackburn Rovers Steve Kean sets his own targets at Blackburn Rovers

STEVE Kean insists he has set his own targets at Blackburn Rovers – after rubbishing reports that failure to win at Bristol City tomorrow will spell the end of his Ewood Park career.

The Rovers boss has been dogged by rumours surrounding his future for the past 21 months and, despite yesterday being nominated for the Championship manager of the month, was subject to more speculation surrounding his position.

A national newspaper yesterday reported that Kean would be dismissed if Rovers dropped points in any of their next three matches after being set a pre-season target of 16 points from the first seven games.

But Kean is adamant the only target he has been given is his own, promotion, and believes the club are on course for a return to the Premier League.

He said: “I haven’t been set a target. We set our own targets, we know what it is going to take to win the league and that is what we are trying to do.

“We know, looking at the fixture list, it is a tough one but we are on course at the minute to get promoted with an average of two points per game.

“We are sitting in an automatic promotion position going into a tough game against Bristol City and then two home games.

“There is one target and the target is to get promoted.”

The Lancashire Telegraph understands owners Venky’s have high expectations this campaign, with global advisor Shebby Singh ready to advise his bosses to pull the trigger at any signs of their promotion bid coming off the rails.

No specific points target has been given to us though and, when asked if he would be sacked if Rovers did not win on Saturday, Kean replied: “I have never heard that.

“If we win on Saturday we are not going to promoted there and then, if we draw or lose we are not not going to get promoted. I think we have made a great start against some good teams.

“I don’t know where that type of comment comes from. I would like someone to put their name to it because then it would be easy to argue the toss.

“We are getting on with it. We are getting on with it as a club, the owners, the directors, the staff and the supporters. Everyone.”

Meanwhile Kean has revealed out of favour winger Simon Vukcevic could be heading out on loan imminently, having struggled to make an impression at Ewood.

The Montenegrin international has hardly played at Rovers since being signed in August 2011, with Kean admitting he might move on in search of regular football.

Kean said: “He has been a great lad, has trained well every day, it is just there have been other players in front of him and done well.

“There is a lot of competition in the wide areas. I know in international games he has played just behind the striker but we have a lot of players who can play there as well.”

Comments (63)

9:42am Fri 14 Sep 12

Trueblue2209 says...

It would be nice if it was true sacked if we are defeated at bristol city I think I could take that .
It would be nice if it was true sacked if we are defeated at bristol city I think I could take that . Trueblue2209

9:49am Fri 14 Sep 12

Harrime says...

Congratulations Keanocchio on achieving your first target of relegation from the Premier League - now please Keanocchio, we're tired of the lies and insanity that you bring to this town!

Get out NOW - enough is enough! This is OUR club, not yours and you are not to be trusted ... oh and by the way, we're still waiting for an apology to the fans for your one and only achievement so far - relegation!
Congratulations Keanocchio on achieving your first target of relegation from the Premier League - now please Keanocchio, we're tired of the lies and insanity that you bring to this town! Get out NOW - enough is enough! This is OUR club, not yours and you are not to be trusted ... oh and by the way, we're still waiting for an apology to the fans for your one and only achievement so far - relegation! Harrime

9:50am Fri 14 Sep 12

bypass06 says...

“I don’t know where that type of comment comes from. I would like someone to put their name to it because then it would be easy to argue the toss.

http://www.dailymail
.co.uk/sport/footbal
l/article-2202300/St
eve-Kean-brink-Black
burn-sack.html

There you go .....Chris Wheeler.....Get tossing.
“I don’t know where that type of comment comes from. I would like someone to put their name to it because then it would be easy to argue the toss. http://www.dailymail .co.uk/sport/footbal l/article-2202300/St eve-Kean-brink-Black burn-sack.html There you go .....Chris Wheeler.....Get tossing. bypass06

9:53am Fri 14 Sep 12

londonrover says...

Slubberdegullion Kean out!
Slubberdegullion Kean out! londonrover

9:54am Fri 14 Sep 12

Crow27 says...

Kean Out!
Who is infront of Simon Vukcevic?
Pedersen - Yes
Fabio Nunes - No, not yet.
Josh Morris - No, not yet.
Rochina - Yes
Rosado - No, not yet.
I feel abit sorry for him. Another Goodwillie - not been given a fair crack of the whip. Why buy them Kean if not use them. Oh, I get it, you have no say on who plays! Forgot that you are still a coach with a managers title!
Kean Out, Fans in!
Kean Out! Who is infront of Simon Vukcevic? Pedersen - Yes Fabio Nunes - No, not yet. Josh Morris - No, not yet. Rochina - Yes Rosado - No, not yet. I feel abit sorry for him. Another Goodwillie - not been given a fair crack of the whip. Why buy them Kean if not use them. Oh, I get it, you have no say on who plays! Forgot that you are still a coach with a managers title! Kean Out, Fans in! Crow27

9:55am Fri 14 Sep 12

Rovers 1495 says...

I'll take a points hit on Saturday if it means getting shut of that drunken jock tw*t
I'll take a points hit on Saturday if it means getting shut of that drunken jock tw*t Rovers 1495

9:56am Fri 14 Sep 12

tiojo says...

Petrovic, Goodwillie and now Vukcevic all Kean signings and all not good enough. Do the owners spot any pattern perhaps?
Petrovic, Goodwillie and now Vukcevic all Kean signings and all not good enough. Do the owners spot any pattern perhaps? tiojo

9:59am Fri 14 Sep 12

oreilly21 says...

For once i believe Kean, He wont be sacked if we draw or lose tomorrow!!!
For once i believe Kean, He wont be sacked if we draw or lose tomorrow!!! oreilly21

10:07am Fri 14 Sep 12

StLedge says...

It's a shame that no one with any real power at Ewood reads this column; as to me that just sounds like he is throwing down the gauntlet while screaming 'You don't have the balls!'
It's a shame that no one with any real power at Ewood reads this column; as to me that just sounds like he is throwing down the gauntlet while screaming 'You don't have the balls!' StLedge

10:08am Fri 14 Sep 12

inflightmagazine says...

mentioned this on here yesterday about where this 16 points target came from, has anyone got an actual source or quote.
mentioned this on here yesterday about where this 16 points target came from, has anyone got an actual source or quote. inflightmagazine

10:08am Fri 14 Sep 12

A Darener says...

The only target should be Kean! Get him in your sights Venky's then pull the trigger and SACK him NOW!!!!!
The only target should be Kean! Get him in your sights Venky's then pull the trigger and SACK him NOW!!!!! A Darener

10:09am Fri 14 Sep 12

bypass06 says...

Why don't you give the real reason Simon is not playing.

During his first season at the club, Vukčević made little impact in helping the club survive the Premier League season due to a lack of appearances. Vukčević only appeared 10 times in the season and only mananged to score 2 goals. It was rumoured that Vukčević had contract issues midway through the season. This meant that he did not make a single appearance after 7 January 2012.
Why don't you give the real reason Simon is not playing. During his first season at the club, Vukčević made little impact in helping the club survive the Premier League season due to a lack of appearances. Vukčević only appeared 10 times in the season and only mananged to score 2 goals. It was rumoured that Vukčević had contract issues midway through the season. This meant that he did not make a single appearance after 7 January 2012. bypass06

10:14am Fri 14 Sep 12

Tuo Neak says...

"Steve Kean sets his own targets at Blackburn Rovers"

A top 10 finish?
European football in 2015?
Relegation is impossible?
The target is to get promotion?

Of course Kean sets his own targets, which he fails every single time
"Steve Kean sets his own targets at Blackburn Rovers" A top 10 finish? European football in 2015? Relegation is impossible? The target is to get promotion? Of course Kean sets his own targets, which he fails every single time Tuo Neak

10:21am Fri 14 Sep 12

Rovers 1495 says...

"we are on course at the minute to get promoted with an average of two points per game."

Well done, Steve, you managed to work out what 8 divided by 4 is ...
"we are on course at the minute to get promoted with an average of two points per game." Well done, Steve, you managed to work out what 8 divided by 4 is ... Rovers 1495

10:22am Fri 14 Sep 12

Rovers 1495 says...

StLedge wrote:
It's a shame that no one with any real power at Ewood reads this column; as to me that just sounds like he is throwing down the gauntlet while screaming 'You don't have the balls!'
Shebby's got balls ... deep fried with soy sauce
[quote][p][bold]StLedge[/bold] wrote: It's a shame that no one with any real power at Ewood reads this column; as to me that just sounds like he is throwing down the gauntlet while screaming 'You don't have the balls!'[/p][/quote]Shebby's got balls ... deep fried with soy sauce Rovers 1495

10:28am Fri 14 Sep 12

Frisson says...

How can an experienced international also with champions league experience be behind some of these youngsters. Something stinks here. Only 9 month left on the plebs contract!!!
How can an experienced international also with champions league experience be behind some of these youngsters. Something stinks here. Only 9 month left on the plebs contract!!! Frisson

10:33am Fri 14 Sep 12

ponyton says...

WE get rid of Kean , would anyone want the swindler Hendry to take over ?

I heard a rumour ,
please ,please get rid of both of them the drunkard Kean and the swindler Hendry we need some fresh honest air to breathe again.
WE get rid of Kean , would anyone want the swindler Hendry to take over ? I heard a rumour , please ,please get rid of both of them the drunkard Kean and the swindler Hendry we need some fresh honest air to breathe again. ponyton

10:36am Fri 14 Sep 12

Lancs - pensioner says...

Had a dream last night

Ian Hollaway managed BRFC and we won the Chumpionship by 15 points, then I woke up and read these headlines.

Is it any wonder I drink a lot!

Kean sacked

Thousands back.
Had a dream last night Ian Hollaway managed BRFC and we won the Chumpionship by 15 points, then I woke up and read these headlines. Is it any wonder I drink a lot! Kean sacked Thousands back. Lancs - pensioner

10:38am Fri 14 Sep 12

Come the Revolution says...

Venkys. Keanochio is costing the club £200,000 a fortnight in lost attendance revenue. He has " managed" to relegate BRFC to the 2nd level of English football. He has no idea how to manage the club either on or off the field. Kean Sack Fans Back !!!
Venkys. Keanochio is costing the club £200,000 a fortnight in lost attendance revenue. He has " managed" to relegate BRFC to the 2nd level of English football. He has no idea how to manage the club either on or off the field. Kean Sack Fans Back !!! Come the Revolution

10:46am Fri 14 Sep 12

bigbearhoddy says...

Steve Kean for Scotland!!!!!!!
Steve Kean for Scotland!!!!!!! bigbearhoddy

11:03am Fri 14 Sep 12

Bazzer says...

Seen us get some thumpings at Ashton Gate over the years and I have a feeling we are going to get one tomorrow. Hope I am wrong. More expense going to Bristol, and the only "target" Kean and Anderson have ever had has been their bank balances.
Seen us get some thumpings at Ashton Gate over the years and I have a feeling we are going to get one tomorrow. Hope I am wrong. More expense going to Bristol, and the only "target" Kean and Anderson have ever had has been their bank balances. Bazzer

11:04am Fri 14 Sep 12

edmy says...

Don't worry Keano if you are sacked as a football manager, and i use that term very loosely you can always become a politician because you spout just as much crap, You have your head up your own ars* and seem to believe the lies and bullsh*t. that you dish out every day. Failing that you could always audition for never never land. You certainly have never never produced exciting or winning football down at Ewood.
Don't worry Keano if you are sacked as a football manager, and i use that term very loosely you can always become a politician because you spout just as much crap, You have your head up your own ars* and seem to believe the lies and bullsh*t. that you dish out every day. Failing that you could always audition for never never land. You certainly have never never produced exciting or winning football down at Ewood. edmy

11:06am Fri 14 Sep 12

OnePostThenTheOther says...

Who's frted?
Who's frted? OnePostThenTheOther

11:09am Fri 14 Sep 12

bburnrover says...

I stated the points thing was made up by a fan not anyone in official charge at Ewood,Shebby did mention 3 losses on the trot but we dont want to test that theory as Shebby is just a talker with no power or substance behind his words.I want Rovers to win tomorrow thats all I care about not the bafoon in charge he is irrelevant.
I stated the points thing was made up by a fan not anyone in official charge at Ewood,Shebby did mention 3 losses on the trot but we dont want to test that theory as Shebby is just a talker with no power or substance behind his words.I want Rovers to win tomorrow thats all I care about not the bafoon in charge he is irrelevant. bburnrover

11:10am Fri 14 Sep 12

Harwoodstblue says...

Frisson wrote:
How can an experienced international also with champions league experience be behind some of these youngsters. Something stinks here. Only 9 month left on the plebs contract!!!
I agree, something stinks here. Vucevic, like Goodwillie, never had a chance. Every player needs a run of games to show what they can or can not do.
The odd game here or there or ten minutes as a sub is not a run of games. He's still at it....Lies and more lies.
There's more to it than meets the eye, and until they start being honest with the fans they can stick it as far as I'm concerned.
[quote][p][bold]Frisson[/bold] wrote: How can an experienced international also with champions league experience be behind some of these youngsters. Something stinks here. Only 9 month left on the plebs contract!!![/p][/quote]I agree, something stinks here. Vucevic, like Goodwillie, never had a chance. Every player needs a run of games to show what they can or can not do. The odd game here or there or ten minutes as a sub is not a run of games. He's still at it....Lies and more lies. There's more to it than meets the eye, and until they start being honest with the fans they can stick it as far as I'm concerned. Harwoodstblue

11:12am Fri 14 Sep 12

Nurseman says...

Does the club really need yet another reason to sack Kean? His response to getting the points or getting he sack was relatively predictable. Employees don't make targets Mr Kean, thats the job of the directors. It matters little what you say on the subject. Are there any good managers available to take over, any suggestions?
Does the club really need yet another reason to sack Kean? His response to getting the points or getting he sack was relatively predictable. Employees don't make targets Mr Kean, thats the job of the directors. It matters little what you say on the subject. Are there any good managers available to take over, any suggestions? Nurseman

11:13am Fri 14 Sep 12

Davelyn says...

Does this idiot not remember the targets he set last season and failed them all miserably. This guy is in cloud cuckoo land. Lets see how many targets he reaches this season, or will he simply MOVE THE GOALPOSTS.
Does this idiot not remember the targets he set last season and failed them all miserably. This guy is in cloud cuckoo land. Lets see how many targets he reaches this season, or will he simply MOVE THE GOALPOSTS. Davelyn

11:25am Fri 14 Sep 12

ewoodeagle says...

I am not surprised that yet again our manager has come out defending himself with this claptrap he is the most arrogant, over confident, out of his depth manager in the history of football not just Blackburn Rovers.

Yes we are second in the league but this down to good fortune two draws both in which we were leading in, The Leeds game enough should of been evidence enough that the Venkys to replace him 2-0 up to go 2-3 behind and to happy with a point.

Hull game we should of been two or three goals up at half time and got lucky against a very good Leicester side.

Venkys will not see a return for their investment at Blackburn Rovers until they close the circus that is Steve Kean’s management of team affairs and reopen the football club that Jack Walker, John Williams and Tom Finn helped turn into the best run club in the country. More Kean means less revenue from gates and sponsorships and advertising.

I find it sickening that club chose not to continue the WEC partnership just because their MD is involved with BRSIT
I am not surprised that yet again our manager has come out defending himself with this claptrap he is the most arrogant, over confident, out of his depth manager in the history of football not just Blackburn Rovers. Yes we are second in the league but this down to good fortune two draws both in which we were leading in, The Leeds game enough should of been evidence enough that the Venkys to replace him 2-0 up to go 2-3 behind and to happy with a point. Hull game we should of been two or three goals up at half time and got lucky against a very good Leicester side. Venkys will not see a return for their investment at Blackburn Rovers until they close the circus that is Steve Kean’s management of team affairs and reopen the football club that Jack Walker, John Williams and Tom Finn helped turn into the best run club in the country. More Kean means less revenue from gates and sponsorships and advertising. I find it sickening that club chose not to continue the WEC partnership just because their MD is involved with BRSIT ewoodeagle

11:25am Fri 14 Sep 12

BRFCBrabant says...

"I haven’t been set a target. We set our own targets."
Every boss has a target Kean, I just hope that theirs are higher than yours!!
"I haven’t been set a target. We set our own targets." Every boss has a target Kean, I just hope that theirs are higher than yours!! BRFCBrabant

11:32am Fri 14 Sep 12

YarkshahRover says...

No way will he be gone if we loose on Saturday. They've had lots of much better opportunities to be rid of him and they've still stood by him. Gorna have to hope his contract won't be renewed next summer.
No way will he be gone if we loose on Saturday. They've had lots of much better opportunities to be rid of him and they've still stood by him. Gorna have to hope his contract won't be renewed next summer. YarkshahRover

11:54am Fri 14 Sep 12

formerover says...

He has no target set for him but he didnt see the plane, hoilett will be siting in the next 24 hrs and he didnt have a drink with his 'mate' Fergie, we will not be relegated and Europe will happen within 3-4 years and Ryan Nelsen might never play again. Need I go on, I believe nothing you say Keano.
He has no target set for him but he didnt see the plane, hoilett will be siting in the next 24 hrs and he didnt have a drink with his 'mate' Fergie, we will not be relegated and Europe will happen within 3-4 years and Ryan Nelsen might never play again. Need I go on, I believe nothing you say Keano. formerover

11:58am Fri 14 Sep 12

makaveli96 says...

Whys he allowed to work in Blackburn when hes not from the town?
Whys he allowed to work in Blackburn when hes not from the town? makaveli96

12:08pm Fri 14 Sep 12

ajpmacdonald says...

He must own a stake in the club as per the rumours on Twitter...
He must own a stake in the club as per the rumours on Twitter... ajpmacdonald

12:08pm Fri 14 Sep 12

ajpmacdonald says...

He must own a stake in the club as per the rumours on Twitter...
He must own a stake in the club as per the rumours on Twitter... ajpmacdonald

12:14pm Fri 14 Sep 12

MxMave says...

TARGETS!? Surely in our position our 'TARGET' is to win every friggin game!
Who would target 2 points per game!? NO-ONE. He's made these "targets" all thoughout his managerial career (all 2 years) and thier always pathetic points targets that we never meet. What a looser targeting 2 points per game in the championship.

KEAN OUTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT
FANS BACKKKKKKKKKKKK
TARGETS!? Surely in our position our 'TARGET' is to win every friggin game! Who would target 2 points per game!? NO-ONE. He's made these "targets" all thoughout his managerial career (all 2 years) and thier always pathetic points targets that we never meet. What a looser targeting 2 points per game in the championship. KEAN OUTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT FANS BACKKKKKKKKKKKK MxMave

12:23pm Fri 14 Sep 12

Dukes says...

Kean And Venkys OUT.

I would never believe a word from KEAN OR VENKYS.
Kean And Venkys OUT. I would never believe a word from KEAN OR VENKYS. Dukes

12:31pm Fri 14 Sep 12

baz58 says...

Trueblue2209 wrote:
It would be nice if it was true sacked if we are defeated at bristol city I think I could take that .
I could take several defeats if it meant getting rid of kean.
[quote][p][bold]Trueblue2209[/bold] wrote: It would be nice if it was true sacked if we are defeated at bristol city I think I could take that .[/p][/quote]I could take several defeats if it meant getting rid of kean. baz58

12:33pm Fri 14 Sep 12

Road Runner Road Runner says...

I see the odious one is still spouting his forever bullish rhetoric !

I said it Steve, it was me, me, me, me, so how about a face to face then we can argue the toss, and I can at first hand inform you in no uncertain terms just what a prig you are ?

Tomorrow I go down to Bristol to watch my beloved BRFC, and I will give you no credence at all just the shirt and the badge will suffice.

Your a nonsense of the highest order.

Arte et labore
I see the odious one is still spouting his forever bullish rhetoric ! I said it Steve, it was me, me, me, me, so how about a face to face then we can argue the toss, and I can at first hand inform you in no uncertain terms just what a prig you are ? Tomorrow I go down to Bristol to watch my beloved BRFC, and I will give you no credence at all just the shirt and the badge will suffice. Your a nonsense of the highest order. Arte et labore Road Runner Road Runner

1:28pm Fri 14 Sep 12

jogalot says...

Harwoodstblue wrote:
Frisson wrote:
How can an experienced international also with champions league experience be behind some of these youngsters. Something stinks here. Only 9 month left on the plebs contract!!!
I agree, something stinks here. Vucevic, like Goodwillie, never had a chance. Every player needs a run of games to show what they can or can not do.
The odd game here or there or ten minutes as a sub is not a run of games. He's still at it....Lies and more lies.
There's more to it than meets the eye, and until they start being honest with the fans they can stick it as far as I'm concerned.
I agree too. Seems to me that Kean will not stand anybody disagreeing with him. He always has the attitude - "F you. I'm boss and what I say goes." So it's easy to imagine that anybody questioning him on the training field will be 'taught a lesson'. Even if that lesson is no good for the club, it is one way of forcing the discontented to toe the line and to make Kean feel big. The lengths people will go to always be right... The holes Kean will keep digging for himself and Rovers to be able to say, "the team are all behind me."
[quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Frisson[/bold] wrote: How can an experienced international also with champions league experience be behind some of these youngsters. Something stinks here. Only 9 month left on the plebs contract!!![/p][/quote]I agree, something stinks here. Vucevic, like Goodwillie, never had a chance. Every player needs a run of games to show what they can or can not do. The odd game here or there or ten minutes as a sub is not a run of games. He's still at it....Lies and more lies. There's more to it than meets the eye, and until they start being honest with the fans they can stick it as far as I'm concerned.[/p][/quote]I agree too. Seems to me that Kean will not stand anybody disagreeing with him. He always has the attitude - "F you. I'm boss and what I say goes." So it's easy to imagine that anybody questioning him on the training field will be 'taught a lesson'. Even if that lesson is no good for the club, it is one way of forcing the discontented to toe the line and to make Kean feel big. The lengths people will go to always be right... The holes Kean will keep digging for himself and Rovers to be able to say, "the team are all behind me." jogalot

1:36pm Fri 14 Sep 12

jack01 says...

Tuo Neak wrote:
"Steve Kean sets his own targets at Blackburn Rovers"

A top 10 finish?
European football in 2015?
Relegation is impossible?
The target is to get promotion?

Of course Kean sets his own targets, which he fails every single time
You forgot to mention a guarantee that we would win the Carling Cup, only to forfeit the quarter final against lower division opposition.

There is no doubt in my mind whatsoever that something underhand has happened re. Vukcevic. Perhaps if Kean had played him from time to time we might have accumulated more points last season.

For all those who want a theory as to what is going on follow this link:

http://www.indiaprwi
re.com/pressrelease/
food/2010060352592.h
tm

You'll notice the Vietnamese national manager and Venkys guest of honour is a certain Henrique Calisto, who by pure coincidence was the manager of Academica Coimbra when a certain Steve Kean pitched up there in 1988.

You might also notice the date of the event - June 2010 - months before Venkys took over Rovers.

So there we have a link Venkys-Calisto-Kean months before the takeover.

I won't go into any more detail but I've also been told that Calisto's son is a Portuguese football agent...
[quote][p][bold]Tuo Neak[/bold] wrote: "Steve Kean sets his own targets at Blackburn Rovers" A top 10 finish? European football in 2015? Relegation is impossible? The target is to get promotion? Of course Kean sets his own targets, which he fails every single time[/p][/quote]You forgot to mention a guarantee that we would win the Carling Cup, only to forfeit the quarter final against lower division opposition. There is no doubt in my mind whatsoever that something underhand has happened re. Vukcevic. Perhaps if Kean had played him from time to time we might have accumulated more points last season. For all those who want a theory as to what is going on follow this link: http://www.indiaprwi re.com/pressrelease/ food/2010060352592.h tm You'll notice the Vietnamese national manager and Venkys guest of honour is a certain Henrique Calisto, who by pure coincidence was the manager of Academica Coimbra when a certain Steve Kean pitched up there in 1988. You might also notice the date of the event - June 2010 - months before Venkys took over Rovers. So there we have a link Venkys-Calisto-Kean months before the takeover. I won't go into any more detail but I've also been told that Calisto's son is a Portuguese football agent... jack01

1:40pm Fri 14 Sep 12

J.C - Rishton says...

bburnrover wrote:
I stated the points thing was made up by a fan not anyone in official charge at Ewood,Shebby did mention 3 losses on the trot but we dont want to test that theory as Shebby is just a talker with no power or substance behind his words.I want Rovers to win tomorrow thats all I care about not the bafoon in charge he is irrelevant.
The 16 points from 7 games was stated by SS - not at the BRAG meeting (where he stated 3 losses) but earlier at the fans forum feeting and also at a later time.

Also, how is SK "irrelevant" ??? - he is the team manager - ie, the most important person on the playing side of any fooball club - how can anyone, who knows anything about football think that is irrelevant ?????
[quote][p][bold]bburnrover[/bold] wrote: I stated the points thing was made up by a fan not anyone in official charge at Ewood,Shebby did mention 3 losses on the trot but we dont want to test that theory as Shebby is just a talker with no power or substance behind his words.I want Rovers to win tomorrow thats all I care about not the bafoon in charge he is irrelevant.[/p][/quote]The 16 points from 7 games was stated by SS - not at the BRAG meeting (where he stated 3 losses) but earlier at the fans forum feeting and also at a later time. Also, how is SK "irrelevant" ??? - he is the team manager - ie, the most important person on the playing side of any fooball club - how can anyone, who knows anything about football think that is irrelevant ????? J.C - Rishton

2:54pm Fri 14 Sep 12

CARover says...

J.C - Rishton wrote:
bburnrover wrote:
I stated the points thing was made up by a fan not anyone in official charge at Ewood,Shebby did mention 3 losses on the trot but we dont want to test that theory as Shebby is just a talker with no power or substance behind his words.I want Rovers to win tomorrow thats all I care about not the bafoon in charge he is irrelevant.
The 16 points from 7 games was stated by SS - not at the BRAG meeting (where he stated 3 losses) but earlier at the fans forum feeting and also at a later time.

Also, how is SK "irrelevant" ??? - he is the team manager - ie, the most important person on the playing side of any fooball club - how can anyone, who knows anything about football think that is irrelevant ?????
Irrelevant, Intolerable, Insane, who cares, this guy has been sprinkled with some magic Pixie dust that has aided his survival, but it still makes him the worst manager BRFC has ever had, the guys a jerk wad, “best squad he has ever had” he couldn’t build a snowman!!!
[quote][p][bold]J.C - Rishton[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]bburnrover[/bold] wrote: I stated the points thing was made up by a fan not anyone in official charge at Ewood,Shebby did mention 3 losses on the trot but we dont want to test that theory as Shebby is just a talker with no power or substance behind his words.I want Rovers to win tomorrow thats all I care about not the bafoon in charge he is irrelevant.[/p][/quote]The 16 points from 7 games was stated by SS - not at the BRAG meeting (where he stated 3 losses) but earlier at the fans forum feeting and also at a later time. Also, how is SK "irrelevant" ??? - he is the team manager - ie, the most important person on the playing side of any fooball club - how can anyone, who knows anything about football think that is irrelevant ?????[/p][/quote]Irrelevant, Intolerable, Insane, who cares, this guy has been sprinkled with some magic Pixie dust that has aided his survival, but it still makes him the worst manager BRFC has ever had, the guys a jerk wad, “best squad he has ever had” he couldn’t build a snowman!!! CARover

3:27pm Fri 14 Sep 12

angryandy says...

Kean said: “He has been a great lad, has trained well every day, it is just there have been other players in front of him and done well." Like who for example. Simon played good stuff against England and created some great opportunities against an international defence, don't feel he's been given a fair crack of the whip and get the definite impression Kean doesn't know his best team/formation cos 4-4-1-1 doesn't work, that's for sure. Shebby, get rid regardless- the guy's a Knob-Jockey.
Kean said: “He has been a great lad, has trained well every day, it is just there have been other players in front of him and done well." Like who for example. Simon played good stuff against England and created some great opportunities against an international defence, don't feel he's been given a fair crack of the whip and get the definite impression Kean doesn't know his best team/formation cos 4-4-1-1 doesn't work, that's for sure. Shebby, get rid regardless- the guy's a Knob-Jockey. angryandy

4:01pm Fri 14 Sep 12

Is Eckersley playing? says...

I don't get this thing with Hendry. He was one of the best centre halves Rovers ever had, but there's a lot of bad feeling for him on here about him being some kind of cheat. What have i missed, what is it all about? Are we being fair to him? I don't think he has been prosecuted, or as he? What are the facts please?
I don't get this thing with Hendry. He was one of the best centre halves Rovers ever had, but there's a lot of bad feeling for him on here about him being some kind of cheat. What have i missed, what is it all about? Are we being fair to him? I don't think he has been prosecuted, or as he? What are the facts please? Is Eckersley playing?

4:15pm Fri 14 Sep 12

Rovers 1495 says...

MxMave wrote:
TARGETS!? Surely in our position our 'TARGET' is to win every friggin game!
Who would target 2 points per game!? NO-ONE. He's made these "targets" all thoughout his managerial career (all 2 years) and thier always pathetic points targets that we never meet. What a looser targeting 2 points per game in the championship.

KEAN OUTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT
FANS BACKKKKKKKKKKKK
Could someone kindly pin a target to Steve Kean's back please.
[quote][p][bold]MxMave[/bold] wrote: TARGETS!? Surely in our position our 'TARGET' is to win every friggin game! Who would target 2 points per game!? NO-ONE. He's made these "targets" all thoughout his managerial career (all 2 years) and thier always pathetic points targets that we never meet. What a looser targeting 2 points per game in the championship. KEAN OUTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT FANS BACKKKKKKKKKKKK[/p][/quote]Could someone kindly pin a target to Steve Kean's back please. Rovers 1495

4:42pm Fri 14 Sep 12

ponyton says...

Is Eckersley playing? wrote:
I don't get this thing with Hendry. He was one of the best centre halves Rovers ever had, but there's a lot of bad feeling for him on here about him being some kind of cheat. What have i missed, what is it all about? Are we being fair to him? I don't think he has been prosecuted, or as he? What are the facts please?
read www.colinendrylies.c
om make you own judgement , if any of the stuff on this webpage was not true it would not still be on the internet for the public to read , it has been tried to be taken off ,first legally then by hacking both attempts failed so read it and make your own decision.
[quote][p][bold]Is Eckersley playing?[/bold] wrote: I don't get this thing with Hendry. He was one of the best centre halves Rovers ever had, but there's a lot of bad feeling for him on here about him being some kind of cheat. What have i missed, what is it all about? Are we being fair to him? I don't think he has been prosecuted, or as he? What are the facts please?[/p][/quote]read www.colinendrylies.c om make you own judgement , if any of the stuff on this webpage was not true it would not still be on the internet for the public to read , it has been tried to be taken off ,first legally then by hacking both attempts failed so read it and make your own decision. ponyton

4:43pm Fri 14 Sep 12

Reg Rover says...

KEAN ON THE BRINK
Ironically in the week Steve Kean was named as a candidate for the N Power Championship manager of the month his job is under the utmost scrutiny.
Steve Kean faces a defining week as Blackburn boss with one eye on the top of the Championship table and the other on his future at Ewood Park.
The clubs Indian owners Venky’s told Kean before the start of the season that he needed a minimum of 16 points from the opening 7 games to keep his job.
Even though Blackburn are second in the table with 8 points, and unbeaten in their first 4 matches, sources close to the Rao family indicated this week that the ultimatum remains.
That means Kean (pic above) must win his next 3 games in the space of 6 days – away to Bristol City on Saturday and at home to Barnsley and Middlesbrough next week – or face the sack.
This is further evidence that Kean is losing the support of Mrs Anuradha Desai, the family matriarch who has saved him from the axe twice already.
The owners have backed him by spending upwards of £15 million to bring in 12 new players this summer, un heard of in today’s N Power Championship, but it is understood that they remain unconvinced by Blackburn’s struggling performances.
They also accept that the decision to keep the unpopular manager has hit the club financially.
Attendances have dipped well below 14,000 – the lowest at Ewood Park for almost 20 years – with thousands of fans refusing to return until Kean goes.
Season ticket sales have also been hard hit.
It also understood major sponsors have withdrawn their support for the club and two potential shirt sponsors have pulled out of deals because of the on going turmoil.
Gates are expected to fall further whilst Kean is in his job.
This highlights the folly of not sacking Kean following relegation from the Premiership and starting a fresh with a new manager. Another disastrous decision by the Venky’s.
Reg.
Footnote:
It is believed that the story has been leaked from Ewood Park by Brother Ventkatesh Rao who is anxious to see the back of Kean. Ventkatesh leaked a similar story in May telling Australian test cricketer Brett Lee that Kean was about to be sacked.
Lee put the news on his Twitter page and Mrs Desai in her annoyance at the breach of confidence by Ventkaesh reversed the decision. Let us hope that is not the case this time.

www.regoftherovers.c
o.uk
KEAN ON THE BRINK Ironically in the week Steve Kean was named as a candidate for the N Power Championship manager of the month his job is under the utmost scrutiny. Steve Kean faces a defining week as Blackburn boss with one eye on the top of the Championship table and the other on his future at Ewood Park. The clubs Indian owners Venky’s told Kean before the start of the season that he needed a minimum of 16 points from the opening 7 games to keep his job. Even though Blackburn are second in the table with 8 points, and unbeaten in their first 4 matches, sources close to the Rao family indicated this week that the ultimatum remains. That means Kean (pic above) must win his next 3 games in the space of 6 days – away to Bristol City on Saturday and at home to Barnsley and Middlesbrough next week – or face the sack. This is further evidence that Kean is losing the support of Mrs Anuradha Desai, the family matriarch who has saved him from the axe twice already. The owners have backed him by spending upwards of £15 million to bring in 12 new players this summer, un heard of in today’s N Power Championship, but it is understood that they remain unconvinced by Blackburn’s struggling performances. They also accept that the decision to keep the unpopular manager has hit the club financially. Attendances have dipped well below 14,000 – the lowest at Ewood Park for almost 20 years – with thousands of fans refusing to return until Kean goes. Season ticket sales have also been hard hit. It also understood major sponsors have withdrawn their support for the club and two potential shirt sponsors have pulled out of deals because of the on going turmoil. Gates are expected to fall further whilst Kean is in his job. This highlights the folly of not sacking Kean following relegation from the Premiership and starting a fresh with a new manager. Another disastrous decision by the Venky’s. Reg. Footnote: It is believed that the story has been leaked from Ewood Park by Brother Ventkatesh Rao who is anxious to see the back of Kean. Ventkatesh leaked a similar story in May telling Australian test cricketer Brett Lee that Kean was about to be sacked. Lee put the news on his Twitter page and Mrs Desai in her annoyance at the breach of confidence by Ventkaesh reversed the decision. Let us hope that is not the case this time. www.regoftherovers.c o.uk Reg Rover

5:18pm Fri 14 Sep 12

garyintandem says...

Tuo Neak wrote:
"Steve Kean sets his own targets at Blackburn Rovers"

A top 10 finish?
European football in 2015?
Relegation is impossible?
The target is to get promotion?

Of course Kean sets his own targets, which he fails every single time
And winning the League Cup...but the genius forfeited that.
He's failed miserably at every one of his own targets and if he worked for me he'd be out the door
[quote][p][bold]Tuo Neak[/bold] wrote: "Steve Kean sets his own targets at Blackburn Rovers" A top 10 finish? European football in 2015? Relegation is impossible? The target is to get promotion? Of course Kean sets his own targets, which he fails every single time[/p][/quote]And winning the League Cup...but the genius forfeited that. He's failed miserably at every one of his own targets and if he worked for me he'd be out the door garyintandem

5:42pm Fri 14 Sep 12

James.NoNayNever says...

KEAN has never achieved one of his targets that he has set yet, so why would that change,,,,I love Rovers but it kills me to say it, I WANT ROVERS TO LOSE EVERY GAME TILL THEY SACK HIM,,,,I just hope they sack him sunday
KEAN has never achieved one of his targets that he has set yet, so why would that change,,,,I love Rovers but it kills me to say it, I WANT ROVERS TO LOSE EVERY GAME TILL THEY SACK HIM,,,,I just hope they sack him sunday James.NoNayNever

6:25pm Fri 14 Sep 12

senlac1066 says...

no DINGLES about lately...wonder why
no DINGLES about lately...wonder why senlac1066

6:58pm Fri 14 Sep 12

GameRoverMan says...

inflightmagazine wrote:
mentioned this on here yesterday about where this 16 points target came from, has anyone got an actual source or quote.
The earliest quote I can find is from 16th August in the Telegraph (http://www.telegrap
h.co.uk/sport/footba
ll/teams/blackburn-r
overs/9479171/Steve-
Kean-will-face-revie
w-unless-Blackburn-g
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hip-games.html)
[quote][p][bold]inflightmagazine[/bold] wrote: mentioned this on here yesterday about where this 16 points target came from, has anyone got an actual source or quote.[/p][/quote]The earliest quote I can find is from 16th August in the Telegraph (http://www.telegrap h.co.uk/sport/footba ll/teams/blackburn-r overs/9479171/Steve- Kean-will-face-revie w-unless-Blackburn-g ain-16-points-from-f irst-seven-Champions hip-games.html) GameRoverMan

7:44pm Fri 14 Sep 12

Stone Island: says...

He wants a target sticking to his back, then sending out onto a rifle range!
He wants a target sticking to his back, then sending out onto a rifle range! Stone Island:

8:03pm Fri 14 Sep 12

Captain Dreckley says...

Kean ruins another player.
Kean the untouchable. Mr Teflon will never get sacked whilst Venkys are there.
Venkys out
Kean ruins another player. Kean the untouchable. Mr Teflon will never get sacked whilst Venkys are there. Venkys out Captain Dreckley

8:06pm Fri 14 Sep 12

Captain Dreckley says...

James.NoNayNever wrote:
KEAN has never achieved one of his targets that he has set yet, so why would that change,,,,I love Rovers but it kills me to say it, I WANT ROVERS TO LOSE EVERY GAME TILL THEY SACK HIM,,,,I just hope they sack him sunday
Nothing I would like more but if he didn't get sacked for the number of games he lost in the premiership leading to relegation I don't see why the championship is any different.
[quote][p][bold]James.NoNayNever[/bold] wrote: KEAN has never achieved one of his targets that he has set yet, so why would that change,,,,I love Rovers but it kills me to say it, I WANT ROVERS TO LOSE EVERY GAME TILL THEY SACK HIM,,,,I just hope they sack him sunday[/p][/quote]Nothing I would like more but if he didn't get sacked for the number of games he lost in the premiership leading to relegation I don't see why the championship is any different. Captain Dreckley

8:26pm Fri 14 Sep 12

OnePostThenTheOther says...

Anybody that wishes to see the back of Kean should, at the very very least, season ticket or no, boycott the televised home game against Boro. Anybody that goes can only be regarded as a Kean sympathiser, condoning everything that he has done for his own benefit and to the detriment of our club.
Anybody that wishes to see the back of Kean should, at the very very least, season ticket or no, boycott the televised home game against Boro. Anybody that goes can only be regarded as a Kean sympathiser, condoning everything that he has done for his own benefit and to the detriment of our club. OnePostThenTheOther

9:04pm Fri 14 Sep 12

3bricks says...

Keancio will have to try and tell the truth when sam takes him to court as my mate works in the inns of court in london,and sam as got the top man costing millions,so that should releave the drunken driver of a few millions.
Keancio will have to try and tell the truth when sam takes him to court as my mate works in the inns of court in london,and sam as got the top man costing millions,so that should releave the drunken driver of a few millions. 3bricks

10:07pm Fri 14 Sep 12

silverstan says...

Would hate to lose tomorrow to BCFC, but would gladly travel the three hundred miles from Crawley to the next home game & celebrate the long overdue demise of the clown prince Kean !!!
Would hate to lose tomorrow to BCFC, but would gladly travel the three hundred miles from Crawley to the next home game & celebrate the long overdue demise of the clown prince Kean !!! silverstan

12:47am Sat 15 Sep 12

hornbypeggy says...

keano dont get carried away with dellusions of promotion, should you be lucky enough to return we will come straight back down, you are and never will be accepted by real rovers fans even if you win the champions league
keano dont get carried away with dellusions of promotion, should you be lucky enough to return we will come straight back down, you are and never will be accepted by real rovers fans even if you win the champions league hornbypeggy

9:45am Sat 15 Sep 12

whappen says...

Is Eckersley playing? wrote:
I don't get this thing with Hendry. He was one of the best centre halves Rovers ever had, but there's a lot of bad feeling for him on here about him being some kind of cheat. What have i missed, what is it all about? Are we being fair to him? I don't think he has been prosecuted, or as he? What are the facts please?
You are joking, right?

The comments have become too vindictive on here but the facts cannot be disputed.

If all you think anyone should consider is how good a footballer someone was then gawd help you.

Oh, and I don't think you can be prosecuted for acting like a tw@t.
[quote][p][bold]Is Eckersley playing?[/bold] wrote: I don't get this thing with Hendry. He was one of the best centre halves Rovers ever had, but there's a lot of bad feeling for him on here about him being some kind of cheat. What have i missed, what is it all about? Are we being fair to him? I don't think he has been prosecuted, or as he? What are the facts please?[/p][/quote]You are joking, right? The comments have become too vindictive on here but the facts cannot be disputed. If all you think anyone should consider is how good a footballer someone was then gawd help you. Oh, and I don't think you can be prosecuted for acting like a tw@t. whappen

9:58am Sat 15 Sep 12

stick to football says...

Just go now -and shut up and you will make a lot of people at Ewood happy including players who are never given a chance to settle in unless they are the Managers pet
Just go now -and shut up and you will make a lot of people at Ewood happy including players who are never given a chance to settle in unless they are the Managers pet stick to football

10:03am Sat 15 Sep 12

unclejacklegend says...

silverstan wrote:
Would hate to lose tomorrow to BCFC, but would gladly travel the three hundred miles from Crawley to the next home game & celebrate the long overdue demise of the clown prince Kean !!!
Imagine going to ewood and not having Steve kean on the sidelines. Thinking about it gives me a similar feeling to how Christmas used to feel as a child. Come on, we've suffered long enough.
[quote][p][bold]silverstan[/bold] wrote: Would hate to lose tomorrow to BCFC, but would gladly travel the three hundred miles from Crawley to the next home game & celebrate the long overdue demise of the clown prince Kean !!![/p][/quote]Imagine going to ewood and not having Steve kean on the sidelines. Thinking about it gives me a similar feeling to how Christmas used to feel as a child. Come on, we've suffered long enough. unclejacklegend

10:10am Sat 15 Sep 12

ponyton says...

whappen wrote:
Is Eckersley playing? wrote:
I don't get this thing with Hendry. He was one of the best centre halves Rovers ever had, but there's a lot of bad feeling for him on here about him being some kind of cheat. What have i missed, what is it all about? Are we being fair to him? I don't think he has been prosecuted, or as he? What are the facts please?
You are joking, right?

The comments have become too vindictive on here but the facts cannot be disputed.

If all you think anyone should consider is how good a footballer someone was then gawd help you.

Oh, and I don't think you can be prosecuted for acting like a tw@t.
Whappen wrote are we being fair to poor Colin ?

Maybe Colin can answer was he being fair to the old people he swindled out of their life savings. just read it ----- www.colinhendrylies.
com
[quote][p][bold]whappen[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Is Eckersley playing?[/bold] wrote: I don't get this thing with Hendry. He was one of the best centre halves Rovers ever had, but there's a lot of bad feeling for him on here about him being some kind of cheat. What have i missed, what is it all about? Are we being fair to him? I don't think he has been prosecuted, or as he? What are the facts please?[/p][/quote]You are joking, right? The comments have become too vindictive on here but the facts cannot be disputed. If all you think anyone should consider is how good a footballer someone was then gawd help you. Oh, and I don't think you can be prosecuted for acting like a tw@t.[/p][/quote]Whappen wrote are we being fair to poor Colin ? Maybe Colin can answer was he being fair to the old people he swindled out of their life savings. just read it ----- www.colinhendrylies. com ponyton

1:37pm Sat 15 Sep 12

real betis hotpot says...

I set Kean a target of 3 points. 3 points after the next time he drives home.
I set Kean a target of 3 points. 3 points after the next time he drives home. real betis hotpot

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