Blackburn Rovers caretaker Black calls for improvements (From Lancashire Telegraph)

“I am disappointed because I felt the second half performance dropped into something I was really uncomfortable with. I think I know the reasons for that. I’m not prepared to air those publicly but I know the reasons and we have to resolve them. I’m not going to talk about individuals but I am aware and honest enough to see what you have all seen and that is something we have to change.”

Guess we will see exactly what (or who) he is talking about when we see the team sheet on Wednesday. If he is still in charge by then.

French Rover wrote:
“I am disappointed because I felt the second half performance dropped into something I was really uncomfortable with. I think I know the reasons for that. I’m not prepared to air those publicly but I know the reasons and we have to resolve them. I’m not going to talk about individuals but I am aware and honest enough to see what you have all seen and that is something we have to change.”

Guess we will see exactly what (or who) he is talking about when we see the team sheet on Wednesday. If he is still in charge by then.

Lack of fitness, clearly. That said the reason we didn't pick up three points was down to the decision to replace Dunny with Formica, which took a man out of midfield who can retain possession with a guy who was stuck wide and can barely get a touch. That gave a massive hole in midfield which Derby gratefully filled and sat on top of us, great management. If he had to take Dunny off which he didn't why on earth did he not put Rochina on? He keeps the ball and has a bit of pace, perfect when inevitably they'd press for an equaliser. Is this rocket science?

Yes he seems to be blaming the players strange because at the commencement of the season everyone said we had the best squad in this league.We all know the problems are defensive and Kean ignored our pleas for defensive cover.Orr and Dann aren't good enough Robinson looks a bit overweight and Formica is useless in this league.I recall Sherwood being useless in this league but he went on to be a good midfielder in the Premiership so Formica may have the sams attributes.I think the reintroduction of Best will give us a better 2nd half to the season so we could make the play offs.

Blah, blah,blah. The top and bottom of it is that Venkys have got rid of our best players and replaced them with bloody rubbish, apart from one who will shortly become disillusioned. The best Rovers can hope for now is mid-table mediocrity in a mediocre league. I feel sorry for people who have renewed their season tickets. Its going to be a long winter whoever they get in as manager. Weve joined the also-rans.

bburnrover wrote:
Yes he seems to be blaming the players strange because at the commencement of the season everyone said we had the best squad in this league.We all know the problems are defensive and Kean ignored our pleas for defensive cover.Orr and Dann aren't good enough Robinson looks a bit overweight and Formica is useless in this league.I recall Sherwood being useless in this league but he went on to be a good midfielder in the Premiership so Formica may have the sams attributes.I think the reintroduction of Best will give us a better 2nd half to the season so we could make the play offs.

playoffs seriously? lol

I certainly haven't been impressed with Black, his tactics or approach to squad fitness but the fiasco around appointing a manager is having a significant negative effect on the team. I have significant doubts as to what Singh is telling us about potential candidate interest that he has not managed to develop into an appointment hence the attempt to speak with Billy McKinley that smacks of sheer desperation, Billy wasn't even in the bookies odds at the end of last week. Yet again Venkys, in their appointment of Singh have shown they don't have a clue how to run a football club. I question which quality manager would associate themselves with Venkys. What needs to happen is to reestablish an infrastructure at the club that will begin to restore confidence all round. This won't happen overnight so in the intrim we need a solution and they could do far worse than approach Tony Parkes. Tony would get the best out of the squad and restore a winning mentality that is sadly lacking under Black. Venkys then need to give Singh, Black, Hendry, Agnes and co the order of the DCM (don't come monday) and appoint a chief exec proven at running a football club and let them run this club properly.

Is Eckersley playing? wrote:
Blah, blah,blah. The top and bottom of it is that Venkys have got rid of our best players and replaced them with bloody rubbish, apart from one who will shortly become disillusioned. The best Rovers can hope for now is mid-table mediocrity in a mediocre league. I feel sorry for people who have renewed their season tickets. Its going to be a long winter whoever they get in as manager. Weve joined the also-rans.

Unfortunately that's not true.

One player who simply isn't up to standard, and never has been, is Paul Robinson - but he's still here.

I appreciate that he isn't to blame for all our woes, but it's just the longer we stick with him as our number 1, the longer we stay out of the Prem.

I know that's harsh, but it's just the truth.

Paul Robinson has disappointed over the last two years. Brad Friedel looks to be starting benchwarming at Spurs. Let's get him back to marshal the defence something Robbo doesn't seem to do. Orr and Dann would come on leaps and bounds with Brad whispering in their ears.

Captain Dreckley wrote:
I certainly haven't been impressed with Black, his tactics or approach to squad fitness but the fiasco around appointing a manager is having a significant negative effect on the team. I have significant doubts as to what Singh is telling us about potential candidate interest that he has not managed to develop into an appointment hence the attempt to speak with Billy McKinley that smacks of sheer desperation, Billy wasn't even in the bookies odds at the end of last week. Yet again Venkys, in their appointment of Singh have shown they don't have a clue how to run a football club. I question which quality manager would associate themselves with Venkys. What needs to happen is to reestablish an infrastructure at the club that will begin to restore confidence all round. This won't happen overnight so in the intrim we need a solution and they could do far worse than approach Tony Parkes. Tony would get the best out of the squad and restore a winning mentality that is sadly lacking under Black. Venkys then need to give Singh, Black, Hendry, Agnes and co the order of the DCM (don't come monday) and appoint a chief exec proven at running a football club and let them run this club properly.

Shebby Singh got rid of Steve Kean, which is all everyone wanted. He should have been given keys to the town for it.

Now that isn't good enough though, it's something different, and after that it will be something different again.

Bolton and Burnley are without managers at the moment. Selecting a new manager takes time. Their fans aren't moaning like whores about it. Why are ours?

The performance at Derby was laughable. Derby are not a good team, as was sadly admitted by the Derby fans I spoke to, but what they lacked in skill they made up for in desire to win the ball. Like many in the ground we were waiting for the equalizer.
The longer this management hiatus continues then we will continue to drift (downwards). Names of potential managers have been floated in the press but still nothing. Hope is fading and I, for one, have better things to spend my money on than what was served up on Saturday. A similar performance aginst Sheffield Wednesday will see us beaten. I see very little at Ewood currently to be optimistic about.

Sheff weds up next a team really lacking confidence, we should be setting up to absolutley smash this lot, we are at home so lets stop over thinking this league and put out an attacking formation, what has Mr Black got to lose.

Jack Herer wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote:
I certainly haven't been impressed with Black, his tactics or approach to squad fitness but the fiasco around appointing a manager is having a significant negative effect on the team. I have significant doubts as to what Singh is telling us about potential candidate interest that he has not managed to develop into an appointment hence the attempt to speak with Billy McKinley that smacks of sheer desperation, Billy wasn't even in the bookies odds at the end of last week. Yet again Venkys, in their appointment of Singh have shown they don't have a clue how to run a football club. I question which quality manager would associate themselves with Venkys. What needs to happen is to reestablish an infrastructure at the club that will begin to restore confidence all round. This won't happen overnight so in the intrim we need a solution and they could do far worse than approach Tony Parkes. Tony would get the best out of the squad and restore a winning mentality that is sadly lacking under Black. Venkys then need to give Singh, Black, Hendry, Agnes and co the order of the DCM (don't come monday) and appoint a chief exec proven at running a football club and let them run this club properly.

Shebby Singh got rid of Steve Kean, which is all everyone wanted. He should have been given keys to the town for it.

Now that isn't good enough though, it's something different, and after that it will be something different again.

Bolton and Burnley are without managers at the moment. Selecting a new manager takes time. Their fans aren't moaning like whores about it. Why are ours?

Probably because we have been without a manager officially the longest (and unoffcially for 18 months) yet still show no signs of appointing a credible replacement. The names they have chased so far, Sherwood and McKinley, have no management credentials but are friends of those making the decision. Isn't that how we got into this mess ? Every man and is dog can see we need an experienced man to turn the club around yet we don't seem to want to talk to anyone like that.

Jack Herer wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote:
I certainly haven't been impressed with Black, his tactics or approach to squad fitness but the fiasco around appointing a manager is having a significant negative effect on the team. I have significant doubts as to what Singh is telling us about potential candidate interest that he has not managed to develop into an appointment hence the attempt to speak with Billy McKinley that smacks of sheer desperation, Billy wasn't even in the bookies odds at the end of last week. Yet again Venkys, in their appointment of Singh have shown they don't have a clue how to run a football club. I question which quality manager would associate themselves with Venkys. What needs to happen is to reestablish an infrastructure at the club that will begin to restore confidence all round. This won't happen overnight so in the intrim we need a solution and they could do far worse than approach Tony Parkes. Tony would get the best out of the squad and restore a winning mentality that is sadly lacking under Black. Venkys then need to give Singh, Black, Hendry, Agnes and co the order of the DCM (don't come monday) and appoint a chief exec proven at running a football club and let them run this club properly.

Shebby Singh got rid of Steve Kean, which is all everyone wanted. He should have been given keys to the town for it.

Now that isn't good enough though, it's something different, and after that it will be something different again.

Bolton and Burnley are without managers at the moment. Selecting a new manager takes time. Their fans aren't moaning like whores about it. Why are ours?

Who are you referring to as "ours" in relation to fans? Surely not Blackburn. As to Singh getting rid of Kean you seem to forget it was Singh s masters Venkys who put him there in the first place. As for taking time to get a new manager we have all heard the "we will take time to get the right man" speel from Singh but see no action, only farce after farce. So I will moan like a whore as I see nothing to inspire confidence in Singh or Venkys. Sure you lot will soon get someone in soon at the Turf.

Ex-Scotland captain Hendry spends night in cells following arrest on 'suspicion of assault' No smoke without fire!!!!!
Headlines from the Daily Mail online. black is obviously out of his depth and the reason we have only achieved 3 pts out of a possible 12 and Hendry is back to breaking the law with an assault charge although the Mail does point out that the clown was released without charge. What has BRFC come to. It is time for Venky's to admit that they are not up to the challenge of running a football club and all the clowns that came with this package should go now. You are plunging this club in to disrepute making us a laughing stock and are we getting to the stage were the damage you have created cannot be undone

French Rover wrote:
“I am disappointed because I felt the second half performance dropped into something I was really uncomfortable with. I think I know the reasons for that. I’m not prepared to air those publicly but I know the reasons and we have to resolve them. I’m not going to talk about individuals but I am aware and honest enough to see what you have all seen and that is something we have to change.”

Guess we will see exactly what (or who) he is talking about when we see the team sheet on Wednesday. If he is still in charge by then.

He dosent want to "air those publicly" because he knows we will tell him ITS YOUR JOB TO SORT THAT OUT when he does.

Jack Herer wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote:
I certainly haven't been impressed with Black, his tactics or approach to squad fitness but the fiasco around appointing a manager is having a significant negative effect on the team. I have significant doubts as to what Singh is telling us about potential candidate interest that he has not managed to develop into an appointment hence the attempt to speak with Billy McKinley that smacks of sheer desperation, Billy wasn't even in the bookies odds at the end of last week. Yet again Venkys, in their appointment of Singh have shown they don't have a clue how to run a football club. I question which quality manager would associate themselves with Venkys. What needs to happen is to reestablish an infrastructure at the club that will begin to restore confidence all round. This won't happen overnight so in the intrim we need a solution and they could do far worse than approach Tony Parkes. Tony would get the best out of the squad and restore a winning mentality that is sadly lacking under Black. Venkys then need to give Singh, Black, Hendry, Agnes and co the order of the DCM (don't come monday) and appoint a chief exec proven at running a football club and let them run this club properly.

Shebby Singh got rid of Steve Kean, which is all everyone wanted. He should have been given keys to the town for it.

Now that isn't good enough though, it's something different, and after that it will be something different again.

Bolton and Burnley are without managers at the moment. Selecting a new manager takes time. Their fans aren't moaning like whores about it. Why are ours?

SHABY DID NOT GET RID OF KEAN, KEAN LEFT AFTER SOMEONE HAD A WORD WITH HIM ABOUT MONEY FOR GODS SAKE .IF IT HAD BEEN UP TO SHABY AND THE VENKYS KEAN WOULD STILL BE HERE SHABY DOES WHAT HES TOLD LIKE THE REST OF THEM !!!!!!!!!!!!

Jack Herer wrote:

Is Eckersley playing? wrote: Blah, blah,blah. The top and bottom of it is that Venkys have got rid of our best players and replaced them with bloody rubbish, apart from one who will shortly become disillusioned. The best Rovers can hope for now is mid-table mediocrity in a mediocre league. I feel sorry for people who have renewed their season tickets. Its going to be a long winter whoever they get in as manager. Weve joined the also-rans.

Unfortunately that's not true. One player who simply isn't up to standard, and never has been, is Paul Robinson - but he's still here. I appreciate that he isn't to blame for all our woes, but it's just the longer we stick with him as our number 1, the longer we stay out of the Prem. I know that's harsh, but it's just the truth.

How on earth can you say Paul Robinson is not up to standard??? Lets face it he is not protected by the most meanest of defences & in most games he pulls off at least 3 or 4 top saves.. there are others to criticise first before Robbo!

Captain Dreckley wrote:
Paul Robinson has disappointed over the last two years. Brad Friedel looks to be starting benchwarming at Spurs. Let's get him back to marshal the defence something Robbo doesn't seem to do. Orr and Dann would come on leaps and bounds with Brad whispering in their ears.

How on earth can you say Paul Robinson is not up to standard??? Lets face it he is not protected by the most meanest of defences & in most games he pulls off at least 3 or 4 top saves.. there are others to criticise first before Robbo! As for Orr Casillas, Cech or Nueur couldnt improve him!!

Captain Dreckley wrote:

Jack Herer wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote:
I certainly haven't been impressed with Black, his tactics or approach to squad fitness but the fiasco around appointing a manager is having a significant negative effect on the team. I have significant doubts as to what Singh is telling us about potential candidate interest that he has not managed to develop into an appointment hence the attempt to speak with Billy McKinley that smacks of sheer desperation, Billy wasn't even in the bookies odds at the end of last week. Yet again Venkys, in their appointment of Singh have shown they don't have a clue how to run a football club. I question which quality manager would associate themselves with Venkys. What needs to happen is to reestablish an infrastructure at the club that will begin to restore confidence all round. This won't happen overnight so in the intrim we need a solution and they could do far worse than approach Tony Parkes. Tony would get the best out of the squad and restore a winning mentality that is sadly lacking under Black. Venkys then need to give Singh, Black, Hendry, Agnes and co the order of the DCM (don't come monday) and appoint a chief exec proven at running a football club and let them run this club properly.

Shebby Singh got rid of Steve Kean, which is all everyone wanted. He should have been given keys to the town for it.

Now that isn't good enough though, it's something different, and after that it will be something different again.

Bolton and Burnley are without managers at the moment. Selecting a new manager takes time. Their fans aren't moaning like whores about it. Why are ours?

Who are you referring to as "ours" in relation to fans? Surely not Blackburn. As to Singh getting rid of Kean you seem to forget it was Singh s masters Venkys who put him there in the first place. As for taking time to get a new manager we have all heard the "we will take time to get the right man" speel from Singh but see no action, only farce after farce. So I will moan like a whore as I see nothing to inspire confidence in Singh or Venkys. Sure you lot will soon get someone in soon at the Turf.

I'm guessing you've not been on the Lancs telegraph site that long.

Have you done anything apart from moan about Rovers in your short time on here? Are you even a Rovers supporter?

Shebby Singh got rid of Kean, regardless of anything else. It was what everyone wanted. Not you though. All you want to do is moan. You are the epitome of what other fans accuse us of being - a moaning glory hunter. You are the reason that Rovers fans have a bad name.

handsj14 wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote:
Paul Robinson has disappointed over the last two years. Brad Friedel looks to be starting benchwarming at Spurs. Let's get him back to marshal the defence something Robbo doesn't seem to do. Orr and Dann would come on leaps and bounds with Brad whispering in their ears.

How on earth can you say Paul Robinson is not up to standard??? Lets face it he is not protected by the most meanest of defences & in most games he pulls off at least 3 or 4 top saves.. there are others to criticise first before Robbo! As for Orr Casillas, Cech or Nueur couldnt improve him!!

Look sooner or later we have to face facts; Robinson just isn't good enough. 3 or 4 good saves a match can't make up for the mistakes he's makes.

I appreciate it's harsh but it's just the truth. We are on a serious uphill battle back to the Prem with Robinson between the sticks.

see its being reported Kean is suing for £1.5million by the sun

Jack Herer wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote:

Jack Herer wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote:
I certainly haven't been impressed with Black, his tactics or approach to squad fitness but the fiasco around appointing a manager is having a significant negative effect on the team. I have significant doubts as to what Singh is telling us about potential candidate interest that he has not managed to develop into an appointment hence the attempt to speak with Billy McKinley that smacks of sheer desperation, Billy wasn't even in the bookies odds at the end of last week. Yet again Venkys, in their appointment of Singh have shown they don't have a clue how to run a football club. I question which quality manager would associate themselves with Venkys. What needs to happen is to reestablish an infrastructure at the club that will begin to restore confidence all round. This won't happen overnight so in the intrim we need a solution and they could do far worse than approach Tony Parkes. Tony would get the best out of the squad and restore a winning mentality that is sadly lacking under Black. Venkys then need to give Singh, Black, Hendry, Agnes and co the order of the DCM (don't come monday) and appoint a chief exec proven at running a football club and let them run this club properly.

Shebby Singh got rid of Steve Kean, which is all everyone wanted. He should have been given keys to the town for it.

Now that isn't good enough though, it's something different, and after that it will be something different again.

Bolton and Burnley are without managers at the moment. Selecting a new manager takes time. Their fans aren't moaning like whores about it. Why are ours?

Who are you referring to as "ours" in relation to fans? Surely not Blackburn. As to Singh getting rid of Kean you seem to forget it was Singh s masters Venkys who put him there in the first place. As for taking time to get a new manager we have all heard the "we will take time to get the right man" speel from Singh but see no action, only farce after farce. So I will moan like a whore as I see nothing to inspire confidence in Singh or Venkys. Sure you lot will soon get someone in soon at the Turf.

I'm guessing you've not been on the Lancs telegraph site that long.

Have you done anything apart from moan about Rovers in your short time on here? Are you even a Rovers supporter?

Shebby Singh got rid of Kean, regardless of anything else. It was what everyone wanted. Not you though. All you want to do is moan. You are the epitome of what other fans accuse us of being - a moaning glory hunter. You are the reason that Rovers fans have a bad name.

Well if being passionate about a club I have supported since I was a kid when Rovers were in the old third division (long before the Jack Walker era) gives Blackburn supporters s bad name with others so be it. I don't give a flying f*ck what other fans think of Blackburn Rovers supporters who know our club is being made a mockery of by Venkys. Maybe we should all lie down like you and hoist the white flag of surrender and think how lucky we are with Venkys, who knows you may get a Venkys burger free for being such a good compliant chap. Anyone with any passion for Blackburn Rivers won't roll over. Maybe you would be happier with a man Utd or Chelsea shirt on your back, you fit the profile.

benal13 wrote:

Jack Herer wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote:
I certainly haven't been impressed with Black, his tactics or approach to squad fitness but the fiasco around appointing a manager is having a significant negative effect on the team. I have significant doubts as to what Singh is telling us about potential candidate interest that he has not managed to develop into an appointment hence the attempt to speak with Billy McKinley that smacks of sheer desperation, Billy wasn't even in the bookies odds at the end of last week. Yet again Venkys, in their appointment of Singh have shown they don't have a clue how to run a football club. I question which quality manager would associate themselves with Venkys. What needs to happen is to reestablish an infrastructure at the club that will begin to restore confidence all round. This won't happen overnight so in the intrim we need a solution and they could do far worse than approach Tony Parkes. Tony would get the best out of the squad and restore a winning mentality that is sadly lacking under Black. Venkys then need to give Singh, Black, Hendry, Agnes and co the order of the DCM (don't come monday) and appoint a chief exec proven at running a football club and let them run this club properly.

Shebby Singh got rid of Steve Kean, which is all everyone wanted. He should have been given keys to the town for it.

Now that isn't good enough though, it's something different, and after that it will be something different again.

Bolton and Burnley are without managers at the moment. Selecting a new manager takes time. Their fans aren't moaning like whores about it. Why are ours?

SHABY DID NOT GET RID OF KEAN, KEAN LEFT AFTER SOMEONE HAD A WORD WITH HIM ABOUT MONEY FOR GODS SAKE .IF IT HAD BEEN UP TO SHABY AND THE VENKYS KEAN WOULD STILL BE HERE SHABY DOES WHAT HES TOLD LIKE THE REST OF THEM !!!!!!!!!!!!

Are we rewriting history now?

If Shebby hadn't arrived then Kean would still be in charge now, bending the Venky matriarch's ear with excuses. That's the truth. However negative the situation, info just didn't get through before Shebby arrived.

No amount of capital letters or exclamation marks will make your version the truth I'm afraid. You clearly need to stop moaning about anything and everything for the sake of it.

Jack Herer wrote:

benal13 wrote:

Jack Herer wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote:
I certainly haven't been impressed with Black, his tactics or approach to squad fitness but the fiasco around appointing a manager is having a significant negative effect on the team. I have significant doubts as to what Singh is telling us about potential candidate interest that he has not managed to develop into an appointment hence the attempt to speak with Billy McKinley that smacks of sheer desperation, Billy wasn't even in the bookies odds at the end of last week. Yet again Venkys, in their appointment of Singh have shown they don't have a clue how to run a football club. I question which quality manager would associate themselves with Venkys. What needs to happen is to reestablish an infrastructure at the club that will begin to restore confidence all round. This won't happen overnight so in the intrim we need a solution and they could do far worse than approach Tony Parkes. Tony would get the best out of the squad and restore a winning mentality that is sadly lacking under Black. Venkys then need to give Singh, Black, Hendry, Agnes and co the order of the DCM (don't come monday) and appoint a chief exec proven at running a football club and let them run this club properly.

Shebby Singh got rid of Steve Kean, which is all everyone wanted. He should have been given keys to the town for it.

Now that isn't good enough though, it's something different, and after that it will be something different again.

Bolton and Burnley are without managers at the moment. Selecting a new manager takes time. Their fans aren't moaning like whores about it. Why are ours?

SHABY DID NOT GET RID OF KEAN, KEAN LEFT AFTER SOMEONE HAD A WORD WITH HIM ABOUT MONEY FOR GODS SAKE .IF IT HAD BEEN UP TO SHABY AND THE VENKYS KEAN WOULD STILL BE HERE SHABY DOES WHAT HES TOLD LIKE THE REST OF THEM !!!!!!!!!!!!

Are we rewriting history now?

If Shebby hadn't arrived then Kean would still be in charge now, bending the Venky matriarch's ear with excuses. That's the truth. However negative the situation, info just didn't get through before Shebby arrived.

No amount of capital letters or exclamation marks will make your version the truth I'm afraid. You clearly need to stop moaning about anything and everything for the sake of it.

what th hell are you on about !!!!!?

Captain Dreckley wrote:

Jack Herer wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote:

Jack Herer wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote:
I certainly haven't been impressed with Black, his tactics or approach to squad fitness but the fiasco around appointing a manager is having a significant negative effect on the team. I have significant doubts as to what Singh is telling us about potential candidate interest that he has not managed to develop into an appointment hence the attempt to speak with Billy McKinley that smacks of sheer desperation, Billy wasn't even in the bookies odds at the end of last week. Yet again Venkys, in their appointment of Singh have shown they don't have a clue how to run a football club. I question which quality manager would associate themselves with Venkys. What needs to happen is to reestablish an infrastructure at the club that will begin to restore confidence all round. This won't happen overnight so in the intrim we need a solution and they could do far worse than approach Tony Parkes. Tony would get the best out of the squad and restore a winning mentality that is sadly lacking under Black. Venkys then need to give Singh, Black, Hendry, Agnes and co the order of the DCM (don't come monday) and appoint a chief exec proven at running a football club and let them run this club properly.

Shebby Singh got rid of Steve Kean, which is all everyone wanted. He should have been given keys to the town for it.

Now that isn't good enough though, it's something different, and after that it will be something different again.

Bolton and Burnley are without managers at the moment. Selecting a new manager takes time. Their fans aren't moaning like whores about it. Why are ours?

Who are you referring to as "ours" in relation to fans? Surely not Blackburn. As to Singh getting rid of Kean you seem to forget it was Singh s masters Venkys who put him there in the first place. As for taking time to get a new manager we have all heard the "we will take time to get the right man" speel from Singh but see no action, only farce after farce. So I will moan like a whore as I see nothing to inspire confidence in Singh or Venkys. Sure you lot will soon get someone in soon at the Turf.

I'm guessing you've not been on the Lancs telegraph site that long.

Have you done anything apart from moan about Rovers in your short time on here? Are you even a Rovers supporter?

Shebby Singh got rid of Kean, regardless of anything else. It was what everyone wanted. Not you though. All you want to do is moan. You are the epitome of what other fans accuse us of being - a moaning glory hunter. You are the reason that Rovers fans have a bad name.

Well if being passionate about a club I have supported since I was a kid when Rovers were in the old third division (long before the Jack Walker era) gives Blackburn supporters s bad name with others so be it. I don't give a flying f*ck what other fans think of Blackburn Rovers supporters who know our club is being made a mockery of by Venkys. Maybe we should all lie down like you and hoist the white flag of surrender and think how lucky we are with Venkys, who knows you may get a Venkys burger free for being such a good compliant chap. Anyone with any passion for Blackburn Rivers won't roll over. Maybe you would be happier with a man Utd or Chelsea shirt on your back, you fit the profile.

Well said Captain. The time to applaud this shower is when they get something right, not when they lurch from one disaster to another.

Jack Herer wrote:

handsj14 wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote: Paul Robinson has disappointed over the last two years. Brad Friedel looks to be starting benchwarming at Spurs. Let's get him back to marshal the defence something Robbo doesn't seem to do. Orr and Dann would come on leaps and bounds with Brad whispering in their ears.

How on earth can you say Paul Robinson is not up to standard??? Lets face it he is not protected by the most meanest of defences & in most games he pulls off at least 3 or 4 top saves.. there are others to criticise first before Robbo! As for Orr Casillas, Cech or Nueur couldnt improve him!!

Look sooner or later we have to face facts; Robinson just isn't good enough. 3 or 4 good saves a match can't make up for the mistakes he's makes. I appreciate it's harsh but it's just the truth. We are on a serious uphill battle back to the Prem with Robinson between the sticks.

I wholeheartedly disagree. The problem we are conceding goals is due to a defence which retreats at any oppurtunity. I do not care who the GK is they would struggle behind our current defence.

Captain Dreckley wrote:

Jack Herer wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote:

Jack Herer wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote:
I certainly haven't been impressed with Black, his tactics or approach to squad fitness but the fiasco around appointing a manager is having a significant negative effect on the team. I have significant doubts as to what Singh is telling us about potential candidate interest that he has not managed to develop into an appointment hence the attempt to speak with Billy McKinley that smacks of sheer desperation, Billy wasn't even in the bookies odds at the end of last week. Yet again Venkys, in their appointment of Singh have shown they don't have a clue how to run a football club. I question which quality manager would associate themselves with Venkys. What needs to happen is to reestablish an infrastructure at the club that will begin to restore confidence all round. This won't happen overnight so in the intrim we need a solution and they could do far worse than approach Tony Parkes. Tony would get the best out of the squad and restore a winning mentality that is sadly lacking under Black. Venkys then need to give Singh, Black, Hendry, Agnes and co the order of the DCM (don't come monday) and appoint a chief exec proven at running a football club and let them run this club properly.

Shebby Singh got rid of Steve Kean, which is all everyone wanted. He should have been given keys to the town for it.

Now that isn't good enough though, it's something different, and after that it will be something different again.

Bolton and Burnley are without managers at the moment. Selecting a new manager takes time. Their fans aren't moaning like whores about it. Why are ours?

Who are you referring to as "ours" in relation to fans? Surely not Blackburn. As to Singh getting rid of Kean you seem to forget it was Singh s masters Venkys who put him there in the first place. As for taking time to get a new manager we have all heard the "we will take time to get the right man" speel from Singh but see no action, only farce after farce. So I will moan like a whore as I see nothing to inspire confidence in Singh or Venkys. Sure you lot will soon get someone in soon at the Turf.

I'm guessing you've not been on the Lancs telegraph site that long.

Have you done anything apart from moan about Rovers in your short time on here? Are you even a Rovers supporter?

Shebby Singh got rid of Kean, regardless of anything else. It was what everyone wanted. Not you though. All you want to do is moan. You are the epitome of what other fans accuse us of being - a moaning glory hunter. You are the reason that Rovers fans have a bad name.

Well if being passionate about a club I have supported since I was a kid when Rovers were in the old third division (long before the Jack Walker era) gives Blackburn supporters s bad name with others so be it. I don't give a flying f*ck what other fans think of Blackburn Rovers supporters who know our club is being made a mockery of by Venkys. Maybe we should all lie down like you and hoist the white flag of surrender and think how lucky we are with Venkys, who knows you may get a Venkys burger free for being such a good compliant chap. Anyone with any passion for Blackburn Rivers won't roll over. Maybe you would be happier with a man Utd or Chelsea shirt on your back, you fit the profile.

Lol - you are a "long term" supporter, but you've only suddenly now decided to become vocal about Rovers, and that's when it's moaning about our owners. Is that the only part of being a Rovers fan you actually enjoy or something?

The white flag wasn't raised thanks. Kean was wanted gone. Kean has now gone. Now is the time to see what happens.

As I said, Burnley and Bolton are in the same situation as us - arguably worse - but their fans aren't moaning like spoilt whores. You doing so clearly makes you look like a moaning glory hunter.

handsj14 wrote:

Jack Herer wrote:

handsj14 wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote: Paul Robinson has disappointed over the last two years. Brad Friedel looks to be starting benchwarming at Spurs. Let's get him back to marshal the defence something Robbo doesn't seem to do. Orr and Dann would come on leaps and bounds with Brad whispering in their ears.

How on earth can you say Paul Robinson is not up to standard??? Lets face it he is not protected by the most meanest of defences & in most games he pulls off at least 3 or 4 top saves.. there are others to criticise first before Robbo! As for Orr Casillas, Cech or Nueur couldnt improve him!!

Look sooner or later we have to face facts; Robinson just isn't good enough. 3 or 4 good saves a match can't make up for the mistakes he's makes. I appreciate it's harsh but it's just the truth. We are on a serious uphill battle back to the Prem with Robinson between the sticks.

I wholeheartedly disagree. The problem we are conceding goals is due to a defence which retreats at any oppurtunity. I do not care who the GK is they would struggle behind our current defence.

We are damned to stay in the Championship forever if we don't solve the obvious problem; Paul Robinson just isn't good enough.

greenscreener wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote:

Jack Herer wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote:

Jack Herer wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote:
I certainly haven't been impressed with Black, his tactics or approach to squad fitness but the fiasco around appointing a manager is having a significant negative effect on the team. I have significant doubts as to what Singh is telling us about potential candidate interest that he has not managed to develop into an appointment hence the attempt to speak with Billy McKinley that smacks of sheer desperation, Billy wasn't even in the bookies odds at the end of last week. Yet again Venkys, in their appointment of Singh have shown they don't have a clue how to run a football club. I question which quality manager would associate themselves with Venkys. What needs to happen is to reestablish an infrastructure at the club that will begin to restore confidence all round. This won't happen overnight so in the intrim we need a solution and they could do far worse than approach Tony Parkes. Tony would get the best out of the squad and restore a winning mentality that is sadly lacking under Black. Venkys then need to give Singh, Black, Hendry, Agnes and co the order of the DCM (don't come monday) and appoint a chief exec proven at running a football club and let them run this club properly.

Shebby Singh got rid of Steve Kean, which is all everyone wanted. He should have been given keys to the town for it.

Now that isn't good enough though, it's something different, and after that it will be something different again.

Bolton and Burnley are without managers at the moment. Selecting a new manager takes time. Their fans aren't moaning like whores about it. Why are ours?

Who are you referring to as "ours" in relation to fans? Surely not Blackburn. As to Singh getting rid of Kean you seem to forget it was Singh s masters Venkys who put him there in the first place. As for taking time to get a new manager we have all heard the "we will take time to get the right man" speel from Singh but see no action, only farce after farce. So I will moan like a whore as I see nothing to inspire confidence in Singh or Venkys. Sure you lot will soon get someone in soon at the Turf.

I'm guessing you've not been on the Lancs telegraph site that long.

Have you done anything apart from moan about Rovers in your short time on here? Are you even a Rovers supporter?

Shebby Singh got rid of Kean, regardless of anything else. It was what everyone wanted. Not you though. All you want to do is moan. You are the epitome of what other fans accuse us of being - a moaning glory hunter. You are the reason that Rovers fans have a bad name.

Well if being passionate about a club I have supported since I was a kid when Rovers were in the old third division (long before the Jack Walker era) gives Blackburn supporters s bad name with others so be it. I don't give a flying f*ck what other fans think of Blackburn Rovers supporters who know our club is being made a mockery of by Venkys. Maybe we should all lie down like you and hoist the white flag of surrender and think how lucky we are with Venkys, who knows you may get a Venkys burger free for being such a good compliant chap. Anyone with any passion for Blackburn Rivers won't roll over. Maybe you would be happier with a man Utd or Chelsea shirt on your back, you fit the profile.

Well said Captain. The time to applaud this shower is when they get something right, not when they lurch from one disaster to another.

So getting rid of Kean wasn't right then?

Is it any wonder Rovers fans have such a bad name when we still moan non stop after the owners did exactly what we asked them to?

Jack Herer wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote:

Jack Herer wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote:

Jack Herer wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote:
I certainly haven't been impressed with Black, his tactics or approach to squad fitness but the fiasco around appointing a manager is having a significant negative effect on the team. I have significant doubts as to what Singh is telling us about potential candidate interest that he has not managed to develop into an appointment hence the attempt to speak with Billy McKinley that smacks of sheer desperation, Billy wasn't even in the bookies odds at the end of last week. Yet again Venkys, in their appointment of Singh have shown they don't have a clue how to run a football club. I question which quality manager would associate themselves with Venkys. What needs to happen is to reestablish an infrastructure at the club that will begin to restore confidence all round. This won't happen overnight so in the intrim we need a solution and they could do far worse than approach Tony Parkes. Tony would get the best out of the squad and restore a winning mentality that is sadly lacking under Black. Venkys then need to give Singh, Black, Hendry, Agnes and co the order of the DCM (don't come monday) and appoint a chief exec proven at running a football club and let them run this club properly.

Shebby Singh got rid of Steve Kean, which is all everyone wanted. He should have been given keys to the town for it.

Now that isn't good enough though, it's something different, and after that it will be something different again.

Bolton and Burnley are without managers at the moment. Selecting a new manager takes time. Their fans aren't moaning like whores about it. Why are ours?

Who are you referring to as "ours" in relation to fans? Surely not Blackburn. As to Singh getting rid of Kean you seem to forget it was Singh s masters Venkys who put him there in the first place. As for taking time to get a new manager we have all heard the "we will take time to get the right man" speel from Singh but see no action, only farce after farce. So I will moan like a whore as I see nothing to inspire confidence in Singh or Venkys. Sure you lot will soon get someone in soon at the Turf.

I'm guessing you've not been on the Lancs telegraph site that long.

Have you done anything apart from moan about Rovers in your short time on here? Are you even a Rovers supporter?

Shebby Singh got rid of Kean, regardless of anything else. It was what everyone wanted. Not you though. All you want to do is moan. You are the epitome of what other fans accuse us of being - a moaning glory hunter. You are the reason that Rovers fans have a bad name.

Well if being passionate about a club I have supported since I was a kid when Rovers were in the old third division (long before the Jack Walker era) gives Blackburn supporters s bad name with others so be it. I don't give a flying f*ck what other fans think of Blackburn Rovers supporters who know our club is being made a mockery of by Venkys. Maybe we should all lie down like you and hoist the white flag of surrender and think how lucky we are with Venkys, who knows you may get a Venkys burger free for being such a good compliant chap. Anyone with any passion for Blackburn Rivers won't roll over. Maybe you would be happier with a man Utd or Chelsea shirt on your back, you fit the profile.

Lol - you are a "long term" supporter, but you've only suddenly now decided to become vocal about Rovers, and that's when it's moaning about our owners. Is that the only part of being a Rovers fan you actually enjoy or something?

The white flag wasn't raised thanks. Kean was wanted gone. Kean has now gone. Now is the time to see what happens.

As I said, Burnley and Bolton are in the same situation as us - arguably worse - but their fans aren't moaning like spoilt whores. You doing so clearly makes you look like a moaning glory hunter.

Well Mr Happy, or should we call you chuckles? We saw today what happened when we were refused permission by Fulham to speak to Billy McKinley. Thank goodness for that, I'm certainly not moaning about Fulhams decision on that one. Obviously your Mr Singh is on the ball, an experienced manager with a strong pedigree for cutting edge tactics proven at the highest level - not. You carry on waiting but I fear if you are placing your faith in Singh you may be extremely disappointed. Be more than happy to give you the directions to Ewood Park if you ever fancy taking in a game, that is, if your not to busy on here!

The best thng Black could do for the Rovers is resign like his soul mate Kean.

Personnally I think Kean Jumped before the push came, hes apparantley suing the club ( strange if he really does own the club as some people keep saying), Sheeby came out a before he went talking about a deteriating situation ect, he might be as mad as a box of frogs but i do think he at least contributed to Kean going , even if it was to give Kean enough ammunition to put a constructive dismissal claim in. We will probably never know but I am not sure I really care that much , he has gone so lets move on

Jack Herer wrote:

handsj14 wrote:

Jack Herer wrote:

handsj14 wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote: Paul Robinson has disappointed over the last two years. Brad Friedel looks to be starting benchwarming at Spurs. Let's get him back to marshal the defence something Robbo doesn't seem to do. Orr and Dann would come on leaps and bounds with Brad whispering in their ears.

How on earth can you say Paul Robinson is not up to standard??? Lets face it he is not protected by the most meanest of defences & in most games he pulls off at least 3 or 4 top saves.. there are others to criticise first before Robbo! As for Orr Casillas, Cech or Nueur couldnt improve him!!

Look sooner or later we have to face facts; Robinson just isn't good enough. 3 or 4 good saves a match can't make up for the mistakes he's makes. I appreciate it's harsh but it's just the truth. We are on a serious uphill battle back to the Prem with Robinson between the sticks.

I wholeheartedly disagree. The problem we are conceding goals is due to a defence which retreats at any oppurtunity. I do not care who the GK is they would struggle behind our current defence.

We are damned to stay in the Championship forever if we don't solve the obvious problem; Paul Robinson just isn't good enough.

Im interested to know on what basis is he not good enough? & who is your alternative?

Jack Herer wrote:

greenscreener wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote:

Jack Herer wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote:

Jack Herer wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote:
I certainly haven't been impressed with Black, his tactics or approach to squad fitness but the fiasco around appointing a manager is having a significant negative effect on the team. I have significant doubts as to what Singh is telling us about potential candidate interest that he has not managed to develop into an appointment hence the attempt to speak with Billy McKinley that smacks of sheer desperation, Billy wasn't even in the bookies odds at the end of last week. Yet again Venkys, in their appointment of Singh have shown they don't have a clue how to run a football club. I question which quality manager would associate themselves with Venkys. What needs to happen is to reestablish an infrastructure at the club that will begin to restore confidence all round. This won't happen overnight so in the intrim we need a solution and they could do far worse than approach Tony Parkes. Tony would get the best out of the squad and restore a winning mentality that is sadly lacking under Black. Venkys then need to give Singh, Black, Hendry, Agnes and co the order of the DCM (don't come monday) and appoint a chief exec proven at running a football club and let them run this club properly.

Shebby Singh got rid of Steve Kean, which is all everyone wanted. He should have been given keys to the town for it.

Now that isn't good enough though, it's something different, and after that it will be something different again.

Bolton and Burnley are without managers at the moment. Selecting a new manager takes time. Their fans aren't moaning like whores about it. Why are ours?

Who are you referring to as "ours" in relation to fans? Surely not Blackburn. As to Singh getting rid of Kean you seem to forget it was Singh s masters Venkys who put him there in the first place. As for taking time to get a new manager we have all heard the "we will take time to get the right man" speel from Singh but see no action, only farce after farce. So I will moan like a whore as I see nothing to inspire confidence in Singh or Venkys. Sure you lot will soon get someone in soon at the Turf.

I'm guessing you've not been on the Lancs telegraph site that long.

Have you done anything apart from moan about Rovers in your short time on here? Are you even a Rovers supporter?

Shebby Singh got rid of Kean, regardless of anything else. It was what everyone wanted. Not you though. All you want to do is moan. You are the epitome of what other fans accuse us of being - a moaning glory hunter. You are the reason that Rovers fans have a bad name.

Well if being passionate about a club I have supported since I was a kid when Rovers were in the old third division (long before the Jack Walker era) gives Blackburn supporters s bad name with others so be it. I don't give a flying f*ck what other fans think of Blackburn Rovers supporters who know our club is being made a mockery of by Venkys. Maybe we should all lie down like you and hoist the white flag of surrender and think how lucky we are with Venkys, who knows you may get a Venkys burger free for being such a good compliant chap. Anyone with any passion for Blackburn Rivers won't roll over. Maybe you would be happier with a man Utd or Chelsea shirt on your back, you fit the profile.

Well said Captain. The time to applaud this shower is when they get something right, not when they lurch from one disaster to another.

So getting rid of Kean wasn't right then?

Is it any wonder Rovers fans have such a bad name when we still moan non stop after the owners did exactly what we asked them to?

try and keep up kean went of his own accord to line his pockets shaby and the venkys had nothing to do with it ,now hes going to screw them in court and what he gets off them he will give to BIG SAM sounds good to me !!!!!!!!!!

edmy wrote:
Ex-Scotland captain Hendry spends night in cells following arrest on 'suspicion of assault' No smoke without fire!!!!!
Headlines from the Daily Mail online. black is obviously out of his depth and the reason we have only achieved 3 pts out of a possible 12 and Hendry is back to breaking the law with an assault charge although the Mail does point out that the clown was released without charge. What has BRFC come to. It is time for Venky's to admit that they are not up to the challenge of running a football club and all the clowns that came with this package should go now. You are plunging this club in to disrepute making us a laughing stock and are we getting to the stage were the damage you have created cannot be undone

COLIN HENDRY IS A BULLY ,
WHY is it with his long police record/ history of intimidation / bullying /violence he is still WITH ROVERS.

I've never been a robbo fan, he makes way too many blunders and I would much rather have seen bunn in net before they let him go! Saying that, this is far from the rovers' problem...

Our issue is bad management from the top level, sacking everyone who makes a club stable and then employing the bald one to do all their jobs on his own, albeit badly.

I think you fans need to stop having a do at each other about why the club is in the current state it is in.. We are where we are, this is because of all the management blunders by venkys. If they can at least bring on someone that the fans feel they can get behind whether we win or lose, this manager will need to speak up and make them aware that there are other important desks at the club that need the right people behind them.

RTID

Jack Herer wrote:

greenscreener wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote:

Jack Herer wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote:

Jack Herer wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote:
I certainly haven't been impressed with Black, his tactics or approach to squad fitness but the fiasco around appointing a manager is having a significant negative effect on the team. I have significant doubts as to what Singh is telling us about potential candidate interest that he has not managed to develop into an appointment hence the attempt to speak with Billy McKinley that smacks of sheer desperation, Billy wasn't even in the bookies odds at the end of last week. Yet again Venkys, in their appointment of Singh have shown they don't have a clue how to run a football club. I question which quality manager would associate themselves with Venkys. What needs to happen is to reestablish an infrastructure at the club that will begin to restore confidence all round. This won't happen overnight so in the intrim we need a solution and they could do far worse than approach Tony Parkes. Tony would get the best out of the squad and restore a winning mentality that is sadly lacking under Black. Venkys then need to give Singh, Black, Hendry, Agnes and co the order of the DCM (don't come monday) and appoint a chief exec proven at running a football club and let them run this club properly.

Shebby Singh got rid of Steve Kean, which is all everyone wanted. He should have been given keys to the town for it.

Now that isn't good enough though, it's something different, and after that it will be something different again.

Bolton and Burnley are without managers at the moment. Selecting a new manager takes time. Their fans aren't moaning like whores about it. Why are ours?

Who are you referring to as "ours" in relation to fans? Surely not Blackburn. As to Singh getting rid of Kean you seem to forget it was Singh s masters Venkys who put him there in the first place. As for taking time to get a new manager we have all heard the "we will take time to get the right man" speel from Singh but see no action, only farce after farce. So I will moan like a whore as I see nothing to inspire confidence in Singh or Venkys. Sure you lot will soon get someone in soon at the Turf.

I'm guessing you've not been on the Lancs telegraph site that long.

Have you done anything apart from moan about Rovers in your short time on here? Are you even a Rovers supporter?

Shebby Singh got rid of Kean, regardless of anything else. It was what everyone wanted. Not you though. All you want to do is moan. You are the epitome of what other fans accuse us of being - a moaning glory hunter. You are the reason that Rovers fans have a bad name.

Well if being passionate about a club I have supported since I was a kid when Rovers were in the old third division (long before the Jack Walker era) gives Blackburn supporters s bad name with others so be it. I don't give a flying f*ck what other fans think of Blackburn Rovers supporters who know our club is being made a mockery of by Venkys. Maybe we should all lie down like you and hoist the white flag of surrender and think how lucky we are with Venkys, who knows you may get a Venkys burger free for being such a good compliant chap. Anyone with any passion for Blackburn Rivers won't roll over. Maybe you would be happier with a man Utd or Chelsea shirt on your back, you fit the profile.

Well said Captain. The time to applaud this shower is when they get something right, not when they lurch from one disaster to another.

So getting rid of Kean wasn't right then?

Is it any wonder Rovers fans have such a bad name when we still moan non stop after the owners did exactly what we asked them to?

Jack, you are starting to sound as deluded as Kean.

the fact is that the owners and their advisers haven't got a clue how to run a club and why you want to defend them is simply beyond my comprehension. Unless of couse you are one of them ?

Everybody wanted kean out at the end of his first season, it took over another year before he left, and even then it took them by surprise ! Well done boys, even a broken watchis right twice a day. Did he jump or was he pushed, who gives a rats ar5e.

The point is that they still have no idea how to appoint a qualified man to manage the club. The fact that they think it doesn't need experience just underlines their ineptitude and self serving greed.

I think there are a lot of people who need a reality check. We are not a Premier League Club, we are a mid-table Championship Club ... FACT !!
The chances of us getting a top name manager are slim, despite what SS might claim. I would actually rather have someone with some attachment to Rovers than someone who hasn't so would Sherwood, McKinlay or Shearer really be so bad ? I wouldn't mind any of those three if they could also come with some kind of mentor as in Dalglish or someone of that ilk.
Bottom line, I wanted Kean out because the lies he peddled and whoever the next manager is, I will get behind him and all "real" supporters will do the same.

Captain Dreckley wrote:
Paul Robinson has disappointed over the last two years. Brad Friedel looks to be starting benchwarming at Spurs. Let's get him back to marshal the defence something Robbo doesn't seem to do. Orr and Dann would come on leaps and bounds with Brad whispering in their ears.

Friedel for player/manager ?

mellorb&w wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote:
Paul Robinson has disappointed over the last two years. Brad Friedel looks to be starting benchwarming at Spurs. Let's get him back to marshal the defence something Robbo doesn't seem to do. Orr and Dann would come on leaps and bounds with Brad whispering in their ears.

Friedel for player/manager ?

Nobody has marshalled our defence since Ryan Nelsen, and he could still teach all our current defenders where to go and what to do. I'd have him as player coach instead of Colin Hendry any day.

greenscreener wrote:

Jack Herer wrote:

greenscreener wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote:

Jack Herer wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote:

Jack Herer wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote:
I certainly haven't been impressed with Black, his tactics or approach to squad fitness but the fiasco around appointing a manager is having a significant negative effect on the team. I have significant doubts as to what Singh is telling us about potential candidate interest that he has not managed to develop into an appointment hence the attempt to speak with Billy McKinley that smacks of sheer desperation, Billy wasn't even in the bookies odds at the end of last week. Yet again Venkys, in their appointment of Singh have shown they don't have a clue how to run a football club. I question which quality manager would associate themselves with Venkys. What needs to happen is to reestablish an infrastructure at the club that will begin to restore confidence all round. This won't happen overnight so in the intrim we need a solution and they could do far worse than approach Tony Parkes. Tony would get the best out of the squad and restore a winning mentality that is sadly lacking under Black. Venkys then need to give Singh, Black, Hendry, Agnes and co the order of the DCM (don't come monday) and appoint a chief exec proven at running a football club and let them run this club properly.

Shebby Singh got rid of Steve Kean, which is all everyone wanted. He should have been given keys to the town for it.

Now that isn't good enough though, it's something different, and after that it will be something different again.

Bolton and Burnley are without managers at the moment. Selecting a new manager takes time. Their fans aren't moaning like whores about it. Why are ours?

Who are you referring to as "ours" in relation to fans? Surely not Blackburn. As to Singh getting rid of Kean you seem to forget it was Singh s masters Venkys who put him there in the first place. As for taking time to get a new manager we have all heard the "we will take time to get the right man" speel from Singh but see no action, only farce after farce. So I will moan like a whore as I see nothing to inspire confidence in Singh or Venkys. Sure you lot will soon get someone in soon at the Turf.

I'm guessing you've not been on the Lancs telegraph site that long.

Have you done anything apart from moan about Rovers in your short time on here? Are you even a Rovers supporter?

Shebby Singh got rid of Kean, regardless of anything else. It was what everyone wanted. Not you though. All you want to do is moan. You are the epitome of what other fans accuse us of being - a moaning glory hunter. You are the reason that Rovers fans have a bad name.

Well if being passionate about a club I have supported since I was a kid when Rovers were in the old third division (long before the Jack Walker era) gives Blackburn supporters s bad name with others so be it. I don't give a flying f*ck what other fans think of Blackburn Rovers supporters who know our club is being made a mockery of by Venkys. Maybe we should all lie down like you and hoist the white flag of surrender and think how lucky we are with Venkys, who knows you may get a Venkys burger free for being such a good compliant chap. Anyone with any passion for Blackburn Rivers won't roll over. Maybe you would be happier with a man Utd or Chelsea shirt on your back, you fit the profile.

Well said Captain. The time to applaud this shower is when they get something right, not when they lurch from one disaster to another.

So getting rid of Kean wasn't right then?

Is it any wonder Rovers fans have such a bad name when we still moan non stop after the owners did exactly what we asked them to?

Jack, you are starting to sound as deluded as Kean.

the fact is that the owners and their advisers haven't got a clue how to run a club and why you want to defend them is simply beyond my comprehension. Unless of couse you are one of them ?

Everybody wanted kean out at the end of his first season, it took over another year before he left, and even then it took them by surprise ! Well done boys, even a broken watchis right twice a day. Did he jump or was he pushed, who gives a rats ar5e.

The point is that they still have no idea how to appoint a qualified man to manage the club. The fact that they think it doesn't need experience just underlines their ineptitude and self serving greed.

I'm defending them because they did the right thing getting rid of Kean.

I'm also defending them because they are looking for a new manager, just like Bolton are and Burnley are. Those two clubs still haven't made an appointment either. Their fans aren't **** about every move their clubs are or aren't making though. Why are Rovers fans?

handsj14 wrote:

Jack Herer wrote:

handsj14 wrote:

Jack Herer wrote:

handsj14 wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote: Paul Robinson has disappointed over the last two years. Brad Friedel looks to be starting benchwarming at Spurs. Let's get him back to marshal the defence something Robbo doesn't seem to do. Orr and Dann would come on leaps and bounds with Brad whispering in their ears.

How on earth can you say Paul Robinson is not up to standard??? Lets face it he is not protected by the most meanest of defences & in most games he pulls off at least 3 or 4 top saves.. there are others to criticise first before Robbo! As for Orr Casillas, Cech or Nueur couldnt improve him!!

Look sooner or later we have to face facts; Robinson just isn't good enough. 3 or 4 good saves a match can't make up for the mistakes he's makes. I appreciate it's harsh but it's just the truth. We are on a serious uphill battle back to the Prem with Robinson between the sticks.

I wholeheartedly disagree. The problem we are conceding goals is due to a defence which retreats at any oppurtunity. I do not care who the GK is they would struggle behind our current defence.

We are damned to stay in the Championship forever if we don't solve the obvious problem; Paul Robinson just isn't good enough.

Im interested to know on what basis is he not good enough? & who is your alternative?

The basis is the goals he's leaked.

We should have kept Bunn, but I'd be happy giving a chance to young Kean or even the Polish lad.

ronnie clayton wrote:

edmy wrote:
Ex-Scotland captain Hendry spends night in cells following arrest on 'suspicion of assault' No smoke without fire!!!!!
Headlines from the Daily Mail online. black is obviously out of his depth and the reason we have only achieved 3 pts out of a possible 12 and Hendry is back to breaking the law with an assault charge although the Mail does point out that the clown was released without charge. What has BRFC come to. It is time for Venky's to admit that they are not up to the challenge of running a football club and all the clowns that came with this package should go now. You are plunging this club in to disrepute making us a laughing stock and are we getting to the stage were the damage you have created cannot be undone

COLIN HENDRY IS A BULLY ,
WHY is it with his long police record/ history of intimidation / bullying /violence he is still WITH ROVERS.

Colin Hendry still being at Rovers isn't helping our situation one single bit.

Totally agree - he has got to go as soon as possible.

Jack Herer wrote:

handsj14 wrote:

Jack Herer wrote:

handsj14 wrote:

Jack Herer wrote:

handsj14 wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote: Paul Robinson has disappointed over the last two years. Brad Friedel looks to be starting benchwarming at Spurs. Let's get him back to marshal the defence something Robbo doesn't seem to do. Orr and Dann would come on leaps and bounds with Brad whispering in their ears.

How on earth can you say Paul Robinson is not up to standard??? Lets face it he is not protected by the most meanest of defences & in most games he pulls off at least 3 or 4 top saves.. there are others to criticise first before Robbo! As for Orr Casillas, Cech or Nueur couldnt improve him!!

Look sooner or later we have to face facts; Robinson just isn't good enough. 3 or 4 good saves a match can't make up for the mistakes he's makes. I appreciate it's harsh but it's just the truth. We are on a serious uphill battle back to the Prem with Robinson between the sticks.

I wholeheartedly disagree. The problem we are conceding goals is due to a defence which retreats at any oppurtunity. I do not care who the GK is they would struggle behind our current defence.

We are damned to stay in the Championship forever if we don't solve the obvious problem; Paul Robinson just isn't good enough.

Im interested to know on what basis is he not good enough? & who is your alternative?

The basis is the goals he's leaked. We should have kept Bunn, but I'd be happy giving a chance to young Kean or even the Polish lad.

thats the point i'm making it doesnt matter who the goalkeeper is when you have 4 clowns in front of you. I agree we should have kept Bunn but there is no way Kean nor Greg is good enough to take Robbos place

This getting to be like a soap opera. What on earth are you lot playing at .
Give me the list and we will ahve a new manager before next weekend's game.

Jack Herer wrote:

greenscreener wrote:

Jack Herer wrote:

greenscreener wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote:

Jack Herer wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote:

Jack Herer wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote:
I certainly haven't been impressed with Black, his tactics or approach to squad fitness but the fiasco around appointing a manager is having a significant negative effect on the team. I have significant doubts as to what Singh is telling us about potential candidate interest that he has not managed to develop into an appointment hence the attempt to speak with Billy McKinley that smacks of sheer desperation, Billy wasn't even in the bookies odds at the end of last week. Yet again Venkys, in their appointment of Singh have shown they don't have a clue how to run a football club. I question which quality manager would associate themselves with Venkys. What needs to happen is to reestablish an infrastructure at the club that will begin to restore confidence all round. This won't happen overnight so in the intrim we need a solution and they could do far worse than approach Tony Parkes. Tony would get the best out of the squad and restore a winning mentality that is sadly lacking under Black. Venkys then need to give Singh, Black, Hendry, Agnes and co the order of the DCM (don't come monday) and appoint a chief exec proven at running a football club and let them run this club properly.

Shebby Singh got rid of Steve Kean, which is all everyone wanted. He should have been given keys to the town for it.

Now that isn't good enough though, it's something different, and after that it will be something different again.

Bolton and Burnley are without managers at the moment. Selecting a new manager takes time. Their fans aren't moaning like whores about it. Why are ours?

Who are you referring to as "ours" in relation to fans? Surely not Blackburn. As to Singh getting rid of Kean you seem to forget it was Singh s masters Venkys who put him there in the first place. As for taking time to get a new manager we have all heard the "we will take time to get the right man" speel from Singh but see no action, only farce after farce. So I will moan like a whore as I see nothing to inspire confidence in Singh or Venkys. Sure you lot will soon get someone in soon at the Turf.

I'm guessing you've not been on the Lancs telegraph site that long.

Have you done anything apart from moan about Rovers in your short time on here? Are you even a Rovers supporter?

Shebby Singh got rid of Kean, regardless of anything else. It was what everyone wanted. Not you though. All you want to do is moan. You are the epitome of what other fans accuse us of being - a moaning glory hunter. You are the reason that Rovers fans have a bad name.

Well if being passionate about a club I have supported since I was a kid when Rovers were in the old third division (long before the Jack Walker era) gives Blackburn supporters s bad name with others so be it. I don't give a flying f*ck what other fans think of Blackburn Rovers supporters who know our club is being made a mockery of by Venkys. Maybe we should all lie down like you and hoist the white flag of surrender and think how lucky we are with Venkys, who knows you may get a Venkys burger free for being such a good compliant chap. Anyone with any passion for Blackburn Rivers won't roll over. Maybe you would be happier with a man Utd or Chelsea shirt on your back, you fit the profile.

Well said Captain. The time to applaud this shower is when they get something right, not when they lurch from one disaster to another.

So getting rid of Kean wasn't right then?

Is it any wonder Rovers fans have such a bad name when we still moan non stop after the owners did exactly what we asked them to?

Jack, you are starting to sound as deluded as Kean.

the fact is that the owners and their advisers haven't got a clue how to run a club and why you want to defend them is simply beyond my comprehension. Unless of couse you are one of them ?

Everybody wanted kean out at the end of his first season, it took over another year before he left, and even then it took them by surprise ! Well done boys, even a broken watchis right twice a day. Did he jump or was he pushed, who gives a rats ar5e.

The point is that they still have no idea how to appoint a qualified man to manage the club. The fact that they think it doesn't need experience just underlines their ineptitude and self serving greed.

I'm defending them because they did the right thing getting rid of Kean.

I'm also defending them because they are looking for a new manager, just like Bolton are and Burnley are. Those two clubs still haven't made an appointment either. Their fans aren't **** about every move their clubs are or aren't making though. Why are Rovers fans?

Its simply because not all Rovers fans are as naive as you Jack,

Don't you see getting Kean of of the managers chair needs to be the beginning of the solution, not the end of the problem.

I know Black is not the next Rovers Manager but he talks a lot of sense and tells it as it is. I am starting to feel sorry for the guy.

There is Now an inbuilt weakness in Rovers set up conceding late and important goals. It happened last year against Liverpool - a game that Rovers should have won and they would probably still have been in the Premeiership - Wigan was another give away and this season Ipswich and Derby means we are 4 points below where we should have been - all have the responsibility not just Black

Shebby stop messing about go for Tugay and Souness as his mentor. Pay what it takes and you will reap the rewards

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edmy wrote:
Ex-Scotland captain Hendry spends night in cells following arrest on 'suspicion of assault' No smoke without fire!!!!!
Headlines from the Daily Mail online. black is obviously out of his depth and the reason we have only achieved 3 pts out of a possible 12 and Hendry is back to breaking the law with an assault charge although the Mail does point out that the clown was released without charge. What has BRFC come to. It is time for Venky's to admit that they are not up to the challenge of running a football club and all the clowns that came with this package should go now. You are plunging this club in to disrepute making us a laughing stock and are we getting to the stage were the damage you have created cannot be undone

COLIN HENDRY IS A BULLY ,
WHY is it with his long police record/ history of intimidation / bullying /violence he is still WITH ROVERS.

PLEASE READ WWW.SCOTTISH SUN TODAY HENDRY SAYING TO THE POLICE WHEN THEY CAME TO HIS HOME TO ARREST HIM 'IT WAS NOT ME IT WAS A DOUBLE OF ME THAT BEAT UP MY GIRLFRIEND "

WHAT IS ROVERS COMING TO , NO LEADERSHIP/.

WOUNDS TO DEEP
Blackburn Rovers plans to appoint ex Rover and Fulham coach Billy McKinlay (pic above) are a grave mistake.
McKinlay is a close friend of Steve Kean, having worked together at Fulham and being fellow Scott’s. You cannot appoint anyone associated with Kean, the supporter’s wounds run to deep. Even appointing a Scotsman at this stage is a dubious decision.
To also link Chris Sutton As a possible part of a new management team is a ‘double whammy’ mistake.
Sutton was a firm supporter of Kean and would not have a wrong word said against him. Sutton is also not a popular character. Where ever he has been, Chris Sutton has found it difficult to connect with people both inside and outside the dressing room. His management career is a disaster (ask Lincoln City) although a prolific striker, Sutton has made few friends amongst his team mates, his presence at Ewood Park would be a grave mistake and hark back to the dark days of Steve Kean.
It would appear to me that “to many cooks spoil the broth” at Ewood Park. Shebby Singh wants certain people to succeed Kean. Chief Executive Derek Shaw, wants others. The two cannot agree on anything and with Kean supporter and confidant Paul Agnew, Director of operations, in the back ground, Singh is receiving little support.
Singh wants Tim Sherwood, an excellent choice, and is determined to still pursue his target despite Spurs refusal to give permission to approach Sherwood. The deal with Sherwood’s agent regarding contract and remit etc are done and dusted. But Singh needs one final push to land Sherwood but is not been given the backing and support he needs.
Rover’s are in danger of losing the feel good factor and euphoria following Kean’s departure if they do not show a united front and act positively.
It is all becoming a bit of a farce with just about everyone possible being associated with the vacant management’s position.
Shebby Singh would have turned to Alan Shearer, if attempts to land Sherwood fail. But Derek Shaw has blocked the move on the grounds that Shearers presence at Ewood would be to high profile and deflect from the task of winning promotion, allied with his inexperience of coaching and managing, Shaw feels Shearer has spent to long on the Match of the Day couch. Maybe Shaw is right, but one thing is for sure Shearer would put ‘bums on seats’ and give Rovers a massive media profile.
The upsurge in support since Kean’s departure, estimated at 4,000 fans returning to the club, must be built upon.
I don’t think the appointment of Fulham’s coach Billy McKinlay will do that.
If Rovers are to appoint someone of that calibre then no one better than ex Rover Keith Hill of Barnsley. He would jump at the chance having worked miracles at the Yorkshire Club on no money at all. My choice many months ago was Lee Clarke now at Birmingham also working without any financial backing. Both these managers are big names of the future.
But the bottom line is that Rovers must avoid anyone even slightly connected with Kean or the club will die a swift death.
Reg.
www.regoftherovers.c
o.uk

Reading what Black has to say tells me that there is something very wrong in the dressing room.Also Black and Kean were no way in agreement on players and tactics,but we all know how far Kean could spit his dummy when crossed.

Jack Herer wrote:

Captain Dreckley wrote:
I certainly haven't been impressed with Black, his tactics or approach to squad fitness but the fiasco around appointing a manager is having a significant negative effect on the team. I have significant doubts as to what Singh is telling us about potential candidate interest that he has not managed to develop into an appointment hence the attempt to speak with Billy McKinley that smacks of sheer desperation, Billy wasn't even in the bookies odds at the end of last week. Yet again Venkys, in their appointment of Singh have shown they don't have a clue how to run a football club. I question which quality manager would associate themselves with Venkys. What needs to happen is to reestablish an infrastructure at the club that will begin to restore confidence all round. This won't happen overnight so in the intrim we need a solution and they could do far worse than approach Tony Parkes. Tony would get the best out of the squad and restore a winning mentality that is sadly lacking under Black. Venkys then need to give Singh, Black, Hendry, Agnes and co the order of the DCM (don't come monday) and appoint a chief exec proven at running a football club and let them run this club properly.

Shebby Singh got rid of Steve Kean, which is all everyone wanted. He should have been given keys to the town for it.

Now that isn't good enough though, it's something different, and after that it will be something different again.

Bolton and Burnley are without managers at the moment. Selecting a new manager takes time. Their fans aren't moaning like whores about it. Why are ours?

Because their clubs have not been run like the circus that ours has for the past two seasons 1

Reg Rover wrote:
WOUNDS TO DEEP
Blackburn Rovers plans to appoint ex Rover and Fulham coach Billy McKinlay (pic above) are a grave mistake.
McKinlay is a close friend of Steve Kean, having worked together at Fulham and being fellow Scott’s. You cannot appoint anyone associated with Kean, the supporter’s wounds run to deep. Even appointing a Scotsman at this stage is a dubious decision.
To also link Chris Sutton As a possible part of a new management team is a ‘double whammy’ mistake.
Sutton was a firm supporter of Kean and would not have a wrong word said against him. Sutton is also not a popular character. Where ever he has been, Chris Sutton has found it difficult to connect with people both inside and outside the dressing room. His management career is a disaster (ask Lincoln City) although a prolific striker, Sutton has made few friends amongst his team mates, his presence at Ewood Park would be a grave mistake and hark back to the dark days of Steve Kean.
It would appear to me that “to many cooks spoil the broth” at Ewood Park. Shebby Singh wants certain people to succeed Kean. Chief Executive Derek Shaw, wants others. The two cannot agree on anything and with Kean supporter and confidant Paul Agnew, Director of operations, in the back ground, Singh is receiving little support.
Singh wants Tim Sherwood, an excellent choice, and is determined to still pursue his target despite Spurs refusal to give permission to approach Sherwood. The deal with Sherwood’s agent regarding contract and remit etc are done and dusted. But Singh needs one final push to land Sherwood but is not been given the backing and support he needs.
Rover’s are in danger of losing the feel good factor and euphoria following Kean’s departure if they do not show a united front and act positively.
It is all becoming a bit of a farce with just about everyone possible being associated with the vacant management’s position.
Shebby Singh would have turned to Alan Shearer, if attempts to land Sherwood fail. But Derek Shaw has blocked the move on the grounds that Shearers presence at Ewood would be to high profile and deflect from the task of winning promotion, allied with his inexperience of coaching and managing, Shaw feels Shearer has spent to long on the Match of the Day couch. Maybe Shaw is right, but one thing is for sure Shearer would put ‘bums on seats’ and give Rovers a massive media profile.
The upsurge in support since Kean’s departure, estimated at 4,000 fans returning to the club, must be built upon.
I don’t think the appointment of Fulham’s coach Billy McKinlay will do that.
If Rovers are to appoint someone of that calibre then no one better than ex Rover Keith Hill of Barnsley. He would jump at the chance having worked miracles at the Yorkshire Club on no money at all. My choice many months ago was Lee Clarke now at Birmingham also working without any financial backing. Both these managers are big names of the future.
But the bottom line is that Rovers must avoid anyone even slightly connected with Kean or the club will die a swift death.
Reg.
www.regoftherovers.c

o.uk

Well said good post!

We have needed to improve for 2 years now but unfortunately our once wonderful Football Club is owned by clueless chicken farmers, have management and coaching staff I would not put in charge of a Sunday League team, A squad of players that look so unfit it beggers believe. This is Venkys Blackburn Rovers not something I will be supporting. If Venkys ever leave I will hopefully return to my once beloved Rovers

One was to improve might be for the first team coach to desist from getting smashed out of his head and getting arrested in "domestic incidents".

Perhaps he blew someone's life savings internet gambling after 14 pints and was just letting off a bit of steam?

High spirits eh!

IN SHEBBY WE TRUST
Shabby Singh is receiving a bad press and is a figure of fun for most of the National newspapers.
NOT SO. So far as I am concerned if a man can see what was obvious to everyone but the Rovers owners and the Blackburn Rovers Directors, after such a short time at the club then he is a far wise-r man than they and worth his weight in gold.
It did not take Singh long to realise that Kean was poison. Shebby Singh has become a cult figure and hero to Rovers followers, much to the annoyance of Chief Executive Derek Shaw and Operations Director Paul (Kean has me in his back pocket) Agnew.
Mrs Desai has never took the slightest notice of anything I have ever told her, much to her cost. I plead to Mrs Desai and brothers Venkatesh and Balaji Rao to take away the ridiculous title of Global Advisor from Shebby Singh and install him officially as Director of Football overlooking football matters.
Shebby Singh is not everyone’s ‘cup of tea’ and his ‘gaff’ prone. Shebby unfortunately opens his mouth before engaging brain. But he is a breath of fresh air to Ewood Park. He speaks his mind, does not tell lies, engages with fans and is open and honest. The exact opposite to the devious Kean. Long may Shebby walk the corridors of Ewood Park.
The involvement of Chief Executive Derek Shaw and Kean supporter Paul Agnew in choosing a new manager is clouding the issue.
Give Shebby Singh his head and the authority to make the appointment of his choice. The fans love him and that is priceless.
Do not lose the bond Shebby has forged with the fans it is the Rovers only hope of salvation.
The team are now 5 points adrift from where they should be. Not a disaster yet. History tells us you need to average 2 points per game to win automatic promotion into the Premiership.
Rovers cannot lose any more ground, this is a good competitive league. Unfortunately the present Rovers squad do not look up to it at the moment.
Giving Kean 12 million pounds to spend was a grave mistake with his scatter gun transfer policy (Jordon Rhodes apart). I was against it at from the start and said Kean should not be given any more money to waist. A new manager in May should have been given those funds, Kean as usual as just squandered it.
Back Shebby Singh and let him appoint our new manager without any interference.
To digress I particular liked his comment when interviewed by Neil Ashton of the Daily Mail. Walking over to Steve Kean’s old desk at Blackburn’s training ground Singh points to a motivational magazine tribute to Sir Alex Ferguson pinned up on Kean’s old notice board. “What an interesting article – pity he didn’t put any of Fergusons method’s into practice”, said the mischievous Singh.
That is the beauty of Sigh, every conversation, no matter how serious or light hearted, always has a sting in the tail.
I love him, and so do the Rovers fans. Long may he reign, he is the one good decision Venky’s have made since their takeover.
Reg

Footnote:
Blackburn Rovers please take note.
Bolton Wonderers have acted swiftly and decisively by appointing 38 year old Dougie Freeman from Crystal Palace as their new manager. An excellent choice. Rovers need to act swiftly to appoint a new manager to capitalise on the feel good factor and euphoria following Kean’s departure or the momentum will be lost.
‘OVER TO YOU SHEBBY’!!