Blackburn Rovers column: Hendry deserves to be given chance

3:10pm Thursday 12th July 2012 in Blackburn Rovers blogs Photograph of the Author By Andy Cryer, Blackburn Rovers reporter

COLIN Hendry’s presence in Blackburn Rovers’ Austrian training camp surely suggests ‘Braveheart’ will be on the Ewood Park staff for the forthcoming Champion-ship season.

In typical Venky’s fashion, the appointment has yet to be finalised as the owners drag their heels on rubber stamping Hendry’s position. It does seem another example of ‘Venky’s time’.

It should be only a matter of time before Hendry’s arrival is formalised though and I can already imagine the mixed response the return of a club legend will get.

There is no doubt, by accepting a job on the coaching staff, Hendry will be jeopardising his status among some Blackburn Rovers’ fans.

There are still a lot of supporters who don’t trust anything about the regime and will see Hendry’s appointment as an attempt by under fire boss Steve Kean to ingratiate him with the Ewood faithful. You can understand the cynicism as well.

I don’t see why Hendry’s imminent appointment automatic-ally has to be linked with all the negatives going on around the club at the moment though.

If Hendry had been appointed before the Venky’s regime, you could be assured the majority of Rovers would have welcomed his introduction on to the coaching staff.

We are talking about a Rovers legend. One of the best defenders ever to have played for the club, a player who helped Rovers.

Too often in the past, Rovers have ignored former players when it comes to the coaching staff.

I’m not saying Hendry is the answer. After all, his managerial record is not the best while he has been out of the game for a while now. It will be interesting to see how he gets on.

One thing is for sure, Rovers could do with some help defensively after last season.

Hopefully Hendry can help make the team tougher to beat.

I don’t hold with the view that Hendry has become a ‘traitor’ because he has agreed to work for Blackburn Rovers. Take away who the owners and the manager is, Hendry has been offered a job in the game he loves at the club he loves. Why would he turn that down?

This appointment should be the start of a new chapter for him.

Whether it works or not only time will tell. But surely it is only fair to give him a chance?

Comments (48)

3:20pm Thu 12 Jul 12

dallydally says...

He was a great player but a very poor coach/Manager. Time will tell whether its a good appointment or not but he is taking a risk aligning himself with this iffy regime and Head Numpty as Manager
He was a great player but a very poor coach/Manager. Time will tell whether its a good appointment or not but he is taking a risk aligning himself with this iffy regime and Head Numpty as Manager dallydally

3:47pm Thu 12 Jul 12

RobbyRover says...

Hopefully if he's earning again he'll be able to pay me back that £20 he owes me...
Hopefully if he's earning again he'll be able to pay me back that £20 he owes me... RobbyRover

3:50pm Thu 12 Jul 12

100%ROVERS says...

SORRY COLIN .. YOU HAVE LOST MY SUPPORT !!!!

You of all people can recognise the damage that has / is being done ..
You of all people know the fan's sentiments ...

We supported you throughout your career ... we cannot support what you have done to us by taking this job !!!!!

HENDRY OUT
KEAN OUT
VENKYS OUT
AGNEW OUT
SORRY COLIN .. YOU HAVE LOST MY SUPPORT !!!! You of all people can recognise the damage that has / is being done .. You of all people know the fan's sentiments ... We supported you throughout your career ... we cannot support what you have done to us by taking this job !!!!! HENDRY OUT KEAN OUT VENKYS OUT AGNEW OUT 100%ROVERS

3:57pm Thu 12 Jul 12

ewoodcow says...

It's not just about the football it's about his disgraceful off the pitch behaviour that makes him not welcome by many Rovers supporters - me included.

I wonder if the Venky's are aware of his behaviour and www.colinhendrylies.
com

Just when I thought the Club couldn't get any lower this happens. Are they really so clueless in understanding the mood of the supporters?
It's not just about the football it's about his disgraceful off the pitch behaviour that makes him not welcome by many Rovers supporters - me included. I wonder if the Venky's are aware of his behaviour and www.colinhendrylies. com Just when I thought the Club couldn't get any lower this happens. Are they really so clueless in understanding the mood of the supporters? ewoodcow

3:58pm Thu 12 Jul 12

rovers808 says...

Tainting his Blackburn legacy is one thing, and from a purely footballing point of view I'd love him to sort our defence out. I think a lot of people are also uneasy with his appointment after the story from last year about his bankruptcy and allegedly his unpaid debt to an ex friend, and how he supposedly dealt with it. Not a nice business from easily found websites including the story on the Scottish Sun site.
Tainting his Blackburn legacy is one thing, and from a purely footballing point of view I'd love him to sort our defence out. I think a lot of people are also uneasy with his appointment after the story from last year about his bankruptcy and allegedly his unpaid debt to an ex friend, and how he supposedly dealt with it. Not a nice business from easily found websites including the story on the Scottish Sun site. rovers808

3:59pm Thu 12 Jul 12

carlmc says...

It is very hard not to feel a touch of enthusiasm about the Hendry appointment. I agree with comments about his struggles in Management and also the torrid time he has had in his persoanl life over the last few years.

I have Kean and the current regime with a passion, but fondly remember Hendry making his debut in the full members cup at Ewood and going on to score the winner at wembly in that competetion.

I also have great memorys of him playing a huge part in the title winning. It would be easy to dismiss this appointment as a vain attempt to get the fans onside, but he is a Rovers legend, despite his trouble. I have to say a big welcome to Colin and I do hope he bucks the trend with these lot and brings some good back to the club.

On another matter does anyone remember little Jonny Price and what came of im?
It is very hard not to feel a touch of enthusiasm about the Hendry appointment. I agree with comments about his struggles in Management and also the torrid time he has had in his persoanl life over the last few years. I have Kean and the current regime with a passion, but fondly remember Hendry making his debut in the full members cup at Ewood and going on to score the winner at wembly in that competetion. I also have great memorys of him playing a huge part in the title winning. It would be easy to dismiss this appointment as a vain attempt to get the fans onside, but he is a Rovers legend, despite his trouble. I have to say a big welcome to Colin and I do hope he bucks the trend with these lot and brings some good back to the club. On another matter does anyone remember little Jonny Price and what came of im? carlmc

4:00pm Thu 12 Jul 12

J.C - Rishton says...

The worst thing about Hendy (for me) is when he went on national radio before the Wigan game and said "Kean had the support of the majority of the Rovers fans" - he knew this was an outright lie yet he said it to help Kean and (in effect) damage the club he is supposed to "love" - even though he left it twice, one of those times stating that he would "never play for the club again" - he was (as far as I know) the ONLY ex-Rovers player ever to be banned from entering Ewood by Jack Walker - such was the acrimonius nature of Hendrys leaving for the second time.
.
I am disapointed in Colin for taking this post but I think that fans should just ignore it - he has had a very tough time since finishing playing, some of it his own making and some not but he probably needs the work (yes he'll have a decent pension) be he's still a young man and should work and given his very poor showning as a manager/coach so far, who else is really going to emply him, if not Rovers ?
The worst thing about Hendy (for me) is when he went on national radio before the Wigan game and said "Kean had the support of the majority of the Rovers fans" - he knew this was an outright lie yet he said it to help Kean and (in effect) damage the club he is supposed to "love" - even though he left it twice, one of those times stating that he would "never play for the club again" - he was (as far as I know) the ONLY ex-Rovers player ever to be banned from entering Ewood by Jack Walker - such was the acrimonius nature of Hendrys leaving for the second time. . I am disapointed in Colin for taking this post but I think that fans should just ignore it - he has had a very tough time since finishing playing, some of it his own making and some not but he probably needs the work (yes he'll have a decent pension) be he's still a young man and should work and given his very poor showning as a manager/coach so far, who else is really going to emply him, if not Rovers ? J.C - Rishton

4:05pm Thu 12 Jul 12

carlmc says...

carlmc wrote:
It is very hard not to feel a touch of enthusiasm about the Hendry appointment. I agree with comments about his struggles in Management and also the torrid time he has had in his persoanl life over the last few years. I have Kean and the current regime with a passion, but fondly remember Hendry making his debut in the full members cup at Ewood and going on to score the winner at wembly in that competetion. I also have great memorys of him playing a huge part in the title winning. It would be easy to dismiss this appointment as a vain attempt to get the fans onside, but he is a Rovers legend, despite his trouble. I have to say a big welcome to Colin and I do hope he bucks the trend with these lot and brings some good back to the club. On another matter does anyone remember little Jonny Price and what came of im?
Sorry that should say hate Venkys with a passion.
[quote][p][bold]carlmc[/bold] wrote: It is very hard not to feel a touch of enthusiasm about the Hendry appointment. I agree with comments about his struggles in Management and also the torrid time he has had in his persoanl life over the last few years. I have Kean and the current regime with a passion, but fondly remember Hendry making his debut in the full members cup at Ewood and going on to score the winner at wembly in that competetion. I also have great memorys of him playing a huge part in the title winning. It would be easy to dismiss this appointment as a vain attempt to get the fans onside, but he is a Rovers legend, despite his trouble. I have to say a big welcome to Colin and I do hope he bucks the trend with these lot and brings some good back to the club. On another matter does anyone remember little Jonny Price and what came of im?[/p][/quote]Sorry that should say hate Venkys with a passion. carlmc

4:13pm Thu 12 Jul 12

Forever-Blue says...

Hippocroccapig wrote:
He's also an absolute lowlife to55er who sh1ts on his friends and is about as trustworthy as Bob Diamond.

Welcome to your perfect club you ugly Scottish retard
Spot on Hippo. He should fit in well at fraud-wood.

Expect to see his son coming through the ranks pretty quickly now.

Joke.
[quote][p][bold]Hippocroccapig[/bold] wrote: He's also an absolute lowlife to55er who sh1ts on his friends and is about as trustworthy as Bob Diamond. Welcome to your perfect club you ugly Scottish retard[/p][/quote]Spot on Hippo. He should fit in well at fraud-wood. Expect to see his son coming through the ranks pretty quickly now. Joke. Forever-Blue

4:17pm Thu 12 Jul 12

Roy of the says...

ewoodcow wrote:
It's not just about the football it's about his disgraceful off the pitch behaviour that makes him not welcome by many Rovers supporters - me included.

I wonder if the Venky's are aware of his behaviour and www.colinhendrylies.

com

Just when I thought the Club couldn't get any lower this happens. Are they really so clueless in understanding the mood of the supporters?
Agreed, and one has to wonder if Andy Cryer is aware of this when he says "Give him a chance."
[quote][p][bold]ewoodcow[/bold] wrote: It's not just about the football it's about his disgraceful off the pitch behaviour that makes him not welcome by many Rovers supporters - me included. I wonder if the Venky's are aware of his behaviour and www.colinhendrylies. com Just when I thought the Club couldn't get any lower this happens. Are they really so clueless in understanding the mood of the supporters?[/p][/quote]Agreed, and one has to wonder if Andy Cryer is aware of this when he says "Give him a chance." Roy of the

4:29pm Thu 12 Jul 12

AndyW says...

I don't think it's so much about Hendry joining the The Bald One's coaching staff, it's more about the stupid comments he came out with towards the end of the season, totally supporting the irrefutably incompetent Kean.

Until Kean is removed from this club, the poison will remain and the club will not cease to regress at a pretty rapid rate.

If Kean remains at our club for the entire season then we will be closer to League 1 than the Premiership in 2013/2014, without even the slightest of doubts.
I don't think it's so much about Hendry joining the The Bald One's coaching staff, it's more about the stupid comments he came out with towards the end of the season, totally supporting the irrefutably incompetent Kean. Until Kean is removed from this club, the poison will remain and the club will not cease to regress at a pretty rapid rate. If Kean remains at our club for the entire season then we will be closer to League 1 than the Premiership in 2013/2014, without even the slightest of doubts. AndyW

4:33pm Thu 12 Jul 12

Roy of the says...

I notice Everton are denying they ever expressed an interest in Gomes!
Where did Andy Cryer get this load of tosh from then?

"The 36-year-old signed a two-year deal at Ewood Park last week and revealed he turned down several other offers, including one from Premier League Everton."

Nothing has changed. How do the management at Ewood expect to win back support when we are being fed this garbage! And really, Andy, it is high time you stopped your PR releases on behalf of Kean, and started some hard hitting reporting that lifts the lid on the devaluation of Rovers.
I notice Everton are denying they ever expressed an interest in Gomes! Where did Andy Cryer get this load of tosh from then? "The 36-year-old signed a two-year deal at Ewood Park last week and revealed he turned down several other offers, including one from Premier League Everton." Nothing has changed. How do the management at Ewood expect to win back support when we are being fed this garbage! And really, Andy, it is high time you stopped your PR releases on behalf of Kean, and started some hard hitting reporting that lifts the lid on the devaluation of Rovers. Roy of the

4:39pm Thu 12 Jul 12

RTID says...

I notice that Tugay has kept well away. The ONLY player who has ever really loved Rovers in recent times and the ONLY true legend in my lifetime - I include all of the title winning squad.

Colin Hendry is not in the same league.
I notice that Tugay has kept well away. The ONLY player who has ever really loved Rovers in recent times and the ONLY true legend in my lifetime - I include all of the title winning squad. Colin Hendry is not in the same league. RTID

4:41pm Thu 12 Jul 12

bypass06 says...

carlmc wrote:
It is very hard not to feel a touch of enthusiasm about the Hendry appointment. I agree with comments about his struggles in Management and also the torrid time he has had in his persoanl life over the last few years.

I have Kean and the current regime with a passion, but fondly remember Hendry making his debut in the full members cup at Ewood and going on to score the winner at wembly in that competetion.

I also have great memorys of him playing a huge part in the title winning. It would be easy to dismiss this appointment as a vain attempt to get the fans onside, but he is a Rovers legend, despite his trouble. I have to say a big welcome to Colin and I do hope he bucks the trend with these lot and brings some good back to the club.

On another matter does anyone remember little Jonny Price and what came of im?
According to this, He died in 1995.

http://en.wikipedia.
org/wiki/Johnny_Pric
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[quote][p][bold]carlmc[/bold] wrote: It is very hard not to feel a touch of enthusiasm about the Hendry appointment. I agree with comments about his struggles in Management and also the torrid time he has had in his persoanl life over the last few years. I have Kean and the current regime with a passion, but fondly remember Hendry making his debut in the full members cup at Ewood and going on to score the winner at wembly in that competetion. I also have great memorys of him playing a huge part in the title winning. It would be easy to dismiss this appointment as a vain attempt to get the fans onside, but he is a Rovers legend, despite his trouble. I have to say a big welcome to Colin and I do hope he bucks the trend with these lot and brings some good back to the club. On another matter does anyone remember little Jonny Price and what came of im?[/p][/quote]According to this, He died in 1995. http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Johnny_Pric e bypass06

4:42pm Thu 12 Jul 12

Dukes says...

more gloom and venkys are making us look like clowns.

we are Scottish team now all Scottish in the team.
more gloom and venkys are making us look like clowns. we are Scottish team now all Scottish in the team. Dukes

4:43pm Thu 12 Jul 12

gojohnniegogo says...

At least some familiarity and a true tie to what Rovers once were has been brought in. There's no way this can be seen in a negative light. Hendry's winning mentality is something Rovers have certainly been lacking, and for him to work with the likes of Grant Hanley etc can only be beneficial.

John, Intack.
At least some familiarity and a true tie to what Rovers once were has been brought in. There's no way this can be seen in a negative light. Hendry's winning mentality is something Rovers have certainly been lacking, and for him to work with the likes of Grant Hanley etc can only be beneficial. John, Intack. gojohnniegogo

4:43pm Thu 12 Jul 12

Bigdel says...

The man clearly has no honour or scruples considering how he treats his "friends", (www.colinhendrylies
.com), whilst I remember him as a great player for Rovers, his subsequent career was notable only for its insignificance. I really can't see what positives he would bring to the club and if Venkys think his appointment, if he has in fact been appointed, will win over the fans, they are sorely mistaken IMHO. His post Rovers antics make even Coco look like Mother Theresa.
The man clearly has no honour or scruples considering how he treats his "friends", (www.colinhendrylies .com), whilst I remember him as a great player for Rovers, his subsequent career was notable only for its insignificance. I really can't see what positives he would bring to the club and if Venkys think his appointment, if he has in fact been appointed, will win over the fans, they are sorely mistaken IMHO. His post Rovers antics make even Coco look like Mother Theresa. Bigdel

5:40pm Thu 12 Jul 12

HilariousClinton says...

A great player dont always make a great coach, and defensive coaches cant change that much when the manager is terrible (remember winterburn under ince? Allardyce changed that defense in a week)
That being said, i dont care who he is, if he gives steve kean support i just cannot take him seriously.
A great player dont always make a great coach, and defensive coaches cant change that much when the manager is terrible (remember winterburn under ince? Allardyce changed that defense in a week) That being said, i dont care who he is, if he gives steve kean support i just cannot take him seriously. HilariousClinton

5:44pm Thu 12 Jul 12

Mickstew says...

Why bother reading the LT if you can only slag everything off that's in it? Everyone is entitled to an opinion I know but FFS I dislike a lot going on at Rovers at the minute aswell but I have watched them for 30 years and hopefully will be watching them for 30 more, I will be there a lot longer than Steve Kean and Venkys.

If you don't like the LT don't read it if you hate Venky's and Kean don't go Rovers but let the ones who do like the LT and will still be going Rovers enjoy it without your constant moaning.

Owners,Managers and players come and go but true fans will be in the ground through thick and thin.

Cue the abuse from fickle childish young boys!
Why bother reading the LT if you can only slag everything off that's in it? Everyone is entitled to an opinion I know but FFS I dislike a lot going on at Rovers at the minute aswell but I have watched them for 30 years and hopefully will be watching them for 30 more, I will be there a lot longer than Steve Kean and Venkys. If you don't like the LT don't read it if you hate Venky's and Kean don't go Rovers but let the ones who do like the LT and will still be going Rovers enjoy it without your constant moaning. Owners,Managers and players come and go but true fans will be in the ground through thick and thin. Cue the abuse from fickle childish young boys! Mickstew

7:24pm Thu 12 Jul 12

merlinrabbit says...

Mickstew wrote:
Why bother reading the LT if you can only slag everything off that's in it? Everyone is entitled to an opinion I know but FFS I dislike a lot going on at Rovers at the minute aswell but I have watched them for 30 years and hopefully will be watching them for 30 more, I will be there a lot longer than Steve Kean and Venkys.

If you don't like the LT don't read it if you hate Venky's and Kean don't go Rovers but let the ones who do like the LT and will still be going Rovers enjoy it without your constant moaning.

Owners,Managers and players come and go but true fans will be in the ground through thick and thin.

Cue the abuse from fickle childish young boys!
How can you be so sure you will be at Ewood a lot longer than venkys and kean? Im not sure you have grasped the potential seriousness of this regime to the future of Rovers. They could ruin the club indefinitely and there may be no Rovers to go to. You agree that everyone has an opinion yet immaturely accuse those who dont agree with yours as being fickle childish young boys. Really? Your post makes you sound exactly that
[quote][p][bold]Mickstew[/bold] wrote: Why bother reading the LT if you can only slag everything off that's in it? Everyone is entitled to an opinion I know but FFS I dislike a lot going on at Rovers at the minute aswell but I have watched them for 30 years and hopefully will be watching them for 30 more, I will be there a lot longer than Steve Kean and Venkys. If you don't like the LT don't read it if you hate Venky's and Kean don't go Rovers but let the ones who do like the LT and will still be going Rovers enjoy it without your constant moaning. Owners,Managers and players come and go but true fans will be in the ground through thick and thin. Cue the abuse from fickle childish young boys![/p][/quote]How can you be so sure you will be at Ewood a lot longer than venkys and kean? Im not sure you have grasped the potential seriousness of this regime to the future of Rovers. They could ruin the club indefinitely and there may be no Rovers to go to. You agree that everyone has an opinion yet immaturely accuse those who dont agree with yours as being fickle childish young boys. Really? Your post makes you sound exactly that merlinrabbit

7:44pm Thu 12 Jul 12

French Rover says...

J.C - Rishton wrote:
The worst thing about Hendy (for me) is when he went on national radio before the Wigan game and said "Kean had the support of the majority of the Rovers fans" - he knew this was an outright lie yet he said it to help Kean and (in effect) damage the club he is supposed to "love" - even though he left it twice, one of those times stating that he would "never play for the club again" - he was (as far as I know) the ONLY ex-Rovers player ever to be banned from entering Ewood by Jack Walker - such was the acrimonius nature of Hendrys leaving for the second time.
.
I am disapointed in Colin for taking this post but I think that fans should just ignore it - he has had a very tough time since finishing playing, some of it his own making and some not but he probably needs the work (yes he'll have a decent pension) be he's still a young man and should work and given his very poor showning as a manager/coach so far, who else is really going to emply him, if not Rovers ?
Not often you and I agree JC ....but I mostly agree with your post and especially the bit where you say that Rovers fans should let this one be.

He has had much turmoil and sadness in his life and made some bad life decisions which have been well recorded in the media and which I bet he sorely and bitterly regrets now. But that is his life to deal with.

I think he will be an asset to the Rovers training staff and to the club and think that he will be here long after the current mob have been got rid off.

I wish Colin well and hope he can get on with his new job without all the terrible abuse that some have aimed at him already. Let he who is without sin and all that....
[quote][p][bold]J.C - Rishton[/bold] wrote: The worst thing about Hendy (for me) is when he went on national radio before the Wigan game and said "Kean had the support of the majority of the Rovers fans" - he knew this was an outright lie yet he said it to help Kean and (in effect) damage the club he is supposed to "love" - even though he left it twice, one of those times stating that he would "never play for the club again" - he was (as far as I know) the ONLY ex-Rovers player ever to be banned from entering Ewood by Jack Walker - such was the acrimonius nature of Hendrys leaving for the second time. . I am disapointed in Colin for taking this post but I think that fans should just ignore it - he has had a very tough time since finishing playing, some of it his own making and some not but he probably needs the work (yes he'll have a decent pension) be he's still a young man and should work and given his very poor showning as a manager/coach so far, who else is really going to emply him, if not Rovers ?[/p][/quote]Not often you and I agree JC ....but I mostly agree with your post and especially the bit where you say that Rovers fans should let this one be. He has had much turmoil and sadness in his life and made some bad life decisions which have been well recorded in the media and which I bet he sorely and bitterly regrets now. But that is his life to deal with. I think he will be an asset to the Rovers training staff and to the club and think that he will be here long after the current mob have been got rid off. I wish Colin well and hope he can get on with his new job without all the terrible abuse that some have aimed at him already. Let he who is without sin and all that.... French Rover

7:53pm Thu 12 Jul 12

champs95 says...

How about a midfield coach as well, they were as much to blame for shipping out so many goals , no ball winning or pressing, just an average wide player and a passed it local player in the center midfield which was constantly bypassed and failed to protect the back four. Nzonzi wasn't motivated enough either.
How about a midfield coach as well, they were as much to blame for shipping out so many goals , no ball winning or pressing, just an average wide player and a passed it local player in the center midfield which was constantly bypassed and failed to protect the back four. Nzonzi wasn't motivated enough either. champs95

8:13pm Thu 12 Jul 12

1rover says...

hendry out .
hendry out . 1rover

8:29pm Thu 12 Jul 12

Gaz M says...

Spot on RTID Hendrys not in the same league as Tugay a true Rover and legend also a sportsman and gentleman,something lacking down Ewood for the last eighteen sorry months all we have now is Venky spin ,spin, lies and more lies and people are actually being fooled by it ,a sorry time indeed
Spot on RTID Hendrys not in the same league as Tugay a true Rover and legend also a sportsman and gentleman,something lacking down Ewood for the last eighteen sorry months all we have now is Venky spin ,spin, lies and more lies and people are actually being fooled by it ,a sorry time indeed Gaz M

8:51pm Thu 12 Jul 12

ronnie clayton says...

Colin Hendry was a good player , but in his personal life he has no decency ,he is a liar, clearly a thief ,an immoral person.
He tries but cannot get the website that is called www.colinhendrylies.
com off the internet after all his legal efforts and massive costs he manages to find bankrupt or not, Hendry is not the type we need at Ewood , he actually should be in jail. the snorter should not be allowed back here.
Colin Hendry was a good player , but in his personal life he has no decency ,he is a liar, clearly a thief ,an immoral person. He tries but cannot get the website that is called www.colinhendrylies. com off the internet after all his legal efforts and massive costs he manages to find bankrupt or not, Hendry is not the type we need at Ewood , he actually should be in jail. the snorter should not be allowed back here. ronnie clayton

10:26pm Thu 12 Jul 12

flyingv1 says...

ronnie clayton wrote:
Colin Hendry was a good player , but in his personal life he has no decency ,he is a liar, clearly a thief ,an immoral person. He tries but cannot get the website that is called www.colinhendrylies. com off the internet after all his legal efforts and massive costs he manages to find bankrupt or not, Hendry is not the type we need at Ewood , he actually should be in jail. the snorter should not be allowed back here.
How disgusting to use the user name "ronnie clayton" and come out with such garbage.

Have you no respect?
[quote][p][bold]ronnie clayton[/bold] wrote: Colin Hendry was a good player , but in his personal life he has no decency ,he is a liar, clearly a thief ,an immoral person. He tries but cannot get the website that is called www.colinhendrylies. com off the internet after all his legal efforts and massive costs he manages to find bankrupt or not, Hendry is not the type we need at Ewood , he actually should be in jail. the snorter should not be allowed back here.[/p][/quote]How disgusting to use the user name "ronnie clayton" and come out with such garbage. Have you no respect? flyingv1

10:57pm Thu 12 Jul 12

smellthecoffee says...

The sad thing is...me and many more just don't care. Until Kean is sacked and Kentaro shown the door then nothing Venky's will ever do can appease the vast majority of fans. Coaches have come and gone yet the idiot is still in charge. Do Venky's seriously think a clueless muppet with the worst managerial record in the club's history is the answer to the situation he has put the club in?? He comes out and claims the club now has no debt - but at what cost?? How long before the debts pile up even bigger than before and without the means to pay them off?? Kean won't care...he'll be back down South with his millions of ill gotten gain...Rovers and Jack Walker will be consigned to history. Sorry but the LET need to grow a pair for the sake of the community. They need to campaign for Kean to be sacked as quickly as possible. Could anyone see a Geordie or Scouse paper putting up with this??
The sad thing is...me and many more just don't care. Until Kean is sacked and Kentaro shown the door then nothing Venky's will ever do can appease the vast majority of fans. Coaches have come and gone yet the idiot is still in charge. Do Venky's seriously think a clueless muppet with the worst managerial record in the club's history is the answer to the situation he has put the club in?? He comes out and claims the club now has no debt - but at what cost?? How long before the debts pile up even bigger than before and without the means to pay them off?? Kean won't care...he'll be back down South with his millions of ill gotten gain...Rovers and Jack Walker will be consigned to history. Sorry but the LET need to grow a pair for the sake of the community. They need to campaign for Kean to be sacked as quickly as possible. Could anyone see a Geordie or Scouse paper putting up with this?? smellthecoffee

11:01pm Thu 12 Jul 12

smellthecoffee says...

champs95 wrote:
How about a midfield coach as well, they were as much to blame for shipping out so many goals , no ball winning or pressing, just an average wide player and a passed it local player in the center midfield which was constantly bypassed and failed to protect the back four. Nzonzi wasn't motivated enough either.
Well...Billy McInally is Scottish and an ex-Rover. Then we can have Kevin Gallacher as striking coach.
[quote][p][bold]champs95[/bold] wrote: How about a midfield coach as well, they were as much to blame for shipping out so many goals , no ball winning or pressing, just an average wide player and a passed it local player in the center midfield which was constantly bypassed and failed to protect the back four. Nzonzi wasn't motivated enough either.[/p][/quote]Well...Billy McInally is Scottish and an ex-Rover. Then we can have Kevin Gallacher as striking coach. smellthecoffee

11:07pm Thu 12 Jul 12

Mickstew says...

merlinrabbit wrote:
Mickstew wrote:
Why bother reading the LT if you can only slag everything off that's in it? Everyone is entitled to an opinion I know but FFS I dislike a lot going on at Rovers at the minute aswell but I have watched them for 30 years and hopefully will be watching them for 30 more, I will be there a lot longer than Steve Kean and Venkys.

If you don't like the LT don't read it if you hate Venky's and Kean don't go Rovers but let the ones who do like the LT and will still be going Rovers enjoy it without your constant moaning.

Owners,Managers and players come and go but true fans will be in the ground through thick and thin.

Cue the abuse from fickle childish young boys!
How can you be so sure you will be at Ewood a lot longer than venkys and kean? Im not sure you have grasped the potential seriousness of this regime to the future of Rovers. They could ruin the club indefinitely and there may be no Rovers to go to. You agree that everyone has an opinion yet immaturely accuse those who dont agree with yours as being fickle childish young boys. Really? Your post makes you sound exactly that
I didn't accuse anyone of anything but I do watch people get abuse for saying anything positive about Rovers. I can assure you in some form Rovers will be here long after Venkys and so will I. All people are doing is creating a massive devide between fans and our friends in Burnley are loving it. What are people going to achieve by staying away? If Venkys are asset stripping the club they won't care how many come through the gate as that's not where the real money is.
[quote][p][bold]merlinrabbit[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Mickstew[/bold] wrote: Why bother reading the LT if you can only slag everything off that's in it? Everyone is entitled to an opinion I know but FFS I dislike a lot going on at Rovers at the minute aswell but I have watched them for 30 years and hopefully will be watching them for 30 more, I will be there a lot longer than Steve Kean and Venkys. If you don't like the LT don't read it if you hate Venky's and Kean don't go Rovers but let the ones who do like the LT and will still be going Rovers enjoy it without your constant moaning. Owners,Managers and players come and go but true fans will be in the ground through thick and thin. Cue the abuse from fickle childish young boys![/p][/quote]How can you be so sure you will be at Ewood a lot longer than venkys and kean? Im not sure you have grasped the potential seriousness of this regime to the future of Rovers. They could ruin the club indefinitely and there may be no Rovers to go to. You agree that everyone has an opinion yet immaturely accuse those who dont agree with yours as being fickle childish young boys. Really? Your post makes you sound exactly that[/p][/quote]I didn't accuse anyone of anything but I do watch people get abuse for saying anything positive about Rovers. I can assure you in some form Rovers will be here long after Venkys and so will I. All people are doing is creating a massive devide between fans and our friends in Burnley are loving it. What are people going to achieve by staying away? If Venkys are asset stripping the club they won't care how many come through the gate as that's not where the real money is. Mickstew

12:13am Fri 13 Jul 12

Alan the Rover says...

Henry was a great player for Rovers but his record since then makes him unfit to take up any role with the Club. Just look at www.colinhendrylies.
com. Or look at his disgraceful comments about how 99% of fans backed Kean. Or the fact that Jack banned him from Ewood Park.

Is this sort of man the club should employ? He seems a typical Steve Kean selection! Maybe Shebby should read the website www.colinhendrylies.
com to understand the sort of person Kean is by the sort of person he wants to employ
Henry was a great player for Rovers but his record since then makes him unfit to take up any role with the Club. Just look at www.colinhendrylies. com. Or look at his disgraceful comments about how 99% of fans backed Kean. Or the fact that Jack banned him from Ewood Park. Is this sort of man the club should employ? He seems a typical Steve Kean selection! Maybe Shebby should read the website www.colinhendrylies. com to understand the sort of person Kean is by the sort of person he wants to employ Alan the Rover

6:36am Fri 13 Jul 12

chickenfarm says...

Joey Barton going to Blackburn!
Joey Barton going to Blackburn! chickenfarm

7:54am Fri 13 Jul 12

ronnie clayton says...

flyingv1 states that the comments about Hendry and his swindling are garbage , tell this stupid writer ,if any of www.colin hendrylies.com was not true it would be off the internet.
So they comments are not garbage but are in fact True, Hendry is a swindler ,liar and cheat , not garbage FACT !
flyingv1 states that the comments about Hendry and his swindling are garbage , tell this stupid writer ,if any of www.colin hendrylies.com was not true it would be off the internet. So they comments are not garbage but are in fact True, Hendry is a swindler ,liar and cheat , not garbage FACT ! ronnie clayton

1:19pm Fri 13 Jul 12

MxMave says...

Andy do you believe the Rovers faithful shallow fools?

Just because he was a great player doesn't mean we'll just blindly adore him. It's his actions off the field which have given him his current reputation and we can see beyond the blue tinted glasses to a scot lurching after a pay-packet.
Andy do you believe the Rovers faithful shallow fools? Just because he was a great player doesn't mean we'll just blindly adore him. It's his actions off the field which have given him his current reputation and we can see beyond the blue tinted glasses to a scot lurching after a pay-packet. MxMave

1:29pm Fri 13 Jul 12

MxMave says...

flyingv1 wrote:
ronnie clayton wrote:
Colin Hendry was a good player , but in his personal life he has no decency ,he is a liar, clearly a thief ,an immoral person. He tries but cannot get the website that is called www.colinhendrylies. com off the internet after all his legal efforts and massive costs he manages to find bankrupt or not, Hendry is not the type we need at Ewood , he actually should be in jail. the snorter should not be allowed back here.
How disgusting to use the user name "ronnie clayton" and come out with such garbage.

Have you no respect?
How disgusting to talk to a fellow Rovers fan in such a manner when he speaks naught but the truth.

If you are unaware of Hendry's actions then i suggest some futher reading, if you are aware, then your just ignorant to the facts.
[quote][p][bold]flyingv1[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]ronnie clayton[/bold] wrote: Colin Hendry was a good player , but in his personal life he has no decency ,he is a liar, clearly a thief ,an immoral person. He tries but cannot get the website that is called www.colinhendrylies. com off the internet after all his legal efforts and massive costs he manages to find bankrupt or not, Hendry is not the type we need at Ewood , he actually should be in jail. the snorter should not be allowed back here.[/p][/quote]How disgusting to use the user name "ronnie clayton" and come out with such garbage. Have you no respect?[/p][/quote]How disgusting to talk to a fellow Rovers fan in such a manner when he speaks naught but the truth. If you are unaware of Hendry's actions then i suggest some futher reading, if you are aware, then your just ignorant to the facts. MxMave

2:05pm Fri 13 Jul 12

Fenilad says...

Somebody tell Andy Cryer the truth that Hendry turned his back on the Rovers saying that he would not wear our shirt again.
Another totally useless signing if he gets a job at our club.
A good player but useless otherwise. Legend?? Leg end more like it.
Somebody tell Andy Cryer the truth that Hendry turned his back on the Rovers saying that he would not wear our shirt again. Another totally useless signing if he gets a job at our club. A good player but useless otherwise. Legend?? Leg end more like it. Fenilad

5:03pm Fri 13 Jul 12

BeatleBill says...

I am sorry, Andy, but you just don't get it do you? I know your job is to report on the Rovers, but you are clearly not a fan of the club. This is just a job for you. And, also, you obviously have no institutional knowledge of the club. Hendry forced a move to Rangers by claiming he would never play for the Rovers again. Would a legend do that? Jack Walker (who made Hendry's career) disowned him. He has since disgraced himself through some exceptionally bad choices (not the least of which is being a personal friend of Steve Kean). His financial dealings and general "trustworthiness" leave much to be desired. As a coach and a manager, he has been a complete and utter failure. The only thing coming back to the club can do is further tarnish his reputation among Rovers fans. If Kean thinks this is a way of winning over fans he is sorely mistaken. It will be seen as the cynical ploy it is and will only serve to further alienate Rovers solid fanbase.
I am sorry, Andy, but you just don't get it do you? I know your job is to report on the Rovers, but you are clearly not a fan of the club. This is just a job for you. And, also, you obviously have no institutional knowledge of the club. Hendry forced a move to Rangers by claiming he would never play for the Rovers again. Would a legend do that? Jack Walker (who made Hendry's career) disowned him. He has since disgraced himself through some exceptionally bad choices (not the least of which is being a personal friend of Steve Kean). His financial dealings and general "trustworthiness" leave much to be desired. As a coach and a manager, he has been a complete and utter failure. The only thing coming back to the club can do is further tarnish his reputation among Rovers fans. If Kean thinks this is a way of winning over fans he is sorely mistaken. It will be seen as the cynical ploy it is and will only serve to further alienate Rovers solid fanbase. BeatleBill

11:53am Sat 14 Jul 12

goz says...

RobbyRover wrote:
Hopefully if he's earning again he'll be able to pay me back that £20 he owes me...
Spot on, 500 to me and 800 to my mate who I mistakenly sent to his house sayin he was trustworthy and he subsequently didn't pay.
[quote][p][bold]RobbyRover[/bold] wrote: Hopefully if he's earning again he'll be able to pay me back that £20 he owes me...[/p][/quote]Spot on, 500 to me and 800 to my mate who I mistakenly sent to his house sayin he was trustworthy and he subsequently didn't pay. goz

12:15pm Sat 14 Jul 12

ronnie clayton says...

Yes exactly and 91,000 pounds to they old pensioner couple that were unlucky enough to befriend the weed.
Yes exactly and 91,000 pounds to they old pensioner couple that were unlucky enough to befriend the weed. ronnie clayton

12:15pm Sat 14 Jul 12

ronnie clayton says...

Yes exactly and 91,000 pounds to they old pensioner couple that were unlucky enough to befriend the weed.
Yes exactly and 91,000 pounds to they old pensioner couple that were unlucky enough to befriend the weed. ronnie clayton

12:20pm Sat 14 Jul 12

ronnie clayton says...

Yes exactly and 91,000 pounds to they old pensioner couple that were unlucky enough to befriend the weed.
Yes exactly and 91,000 pounds to they old pensioner couple that were unlucky enough to befriend the weed. ronnie clayton

4:54pm Sun 15 Jul 12

1rover says...

Alan the Rover wrote:
Henry was a great player for Rovers but his record since then makes him unfit to take up any role with the Club. Just look at www.colinhendrylies.

com. Or look at his disgraceful comments about how 99% of fans backed Kean. Or the fact that Jack banned him from Ewood Park.

Is this sort of man the club should employ? He seems a typical Steve Kean selection! Maybe Shebby should read the website www.colinhendrylies.

com to understand the sort of person Kean is by the sort of person he wants to employ
your right just look at www.colinhendrylies.
[quote][p][bold]Alan the Rover[/bold] wrote: Henry was a great player for Rovers but his record since then makes him unfit to take up any role with the Club. Just look at www.colinhendrylies. com. Or look at his disgraceful comments about how 99% of fans backed Kean. Or the fact that Jack banned him from Ewood Park. Is this sort of man the club should employ? He seems a typical Steve Kean selection! Maybe Shebby should read the website www.colinhendrylies. com to understand the sort of person Kean is by the sort of person he wants to employ[/p][/quote]your right just look at www.colinhendrylies. 1rover

12:52am Mon 16 Jul 12

eddie the eagle says...

Johney Price his name will live forever in the Subuteo hall of fame.
Johney Price his name will live forever in the Subuteo hall of fame. eddie the eagle

9:53pm Mon 16 Jul 12

ronnie clayton says...

why don`t you go in "google" then "news" type in "colinhendry" story in Scottish Sun a couple of weeks ago ,looks like Hendry is still bullying this old couple , that pensioner lady had to use a rape alarm to get him away from her
why don`t you go in "google" then "news" type in "colinhendry" story in Scottish Sun a couple of weeks ago ,looks like Hendry is still bullying this old couple , that pensioner lady had to use a rape alarm to get him away from her ronnie clayton

11:54am Sat 21 Jul 12

rovertillidie says...

all the best Colin i will never have a bad word said against u. you were a major part of the best years i had as a brfc fan and i will never ever forget that. u need a job this present lot are willing to pay u go for it and bring some of that immense pride u displayed back into our club.
all the best Colin i will never have a bad word said against u. you were a major part of the best years i had as a brfc fan and i will never ever forget that. u need a job this present lot are willing to pay u go for it and bring some of that immense pride u displayed back into our club. rovertillidie

9:55pm Sun 22 Jul 12

smellthecoffee says...

rovertillidie wrote:
all the best Colin i will never have a bad word said against u. you were a major part of the best years i had as a brfc fan and i will never ever forget that. u need a job this present lot are willing to pay u go for it and bring some of that immense pride u displayed back into our club.
Here we go again RTID...or is it French Rover....or is it Steve Kean??
.
Isn't it funny how the other Hendry story comments were pulled by the LET. Shame on you LET for silencing the vast majority of Rovers' fans who are sick to death of seeing their club destroyed by greedy and disgraceful individuals. It seems you would rather protect a useless drunk driver together with a man who ripped off his elderly neighbours, taunted them with abusive text messages and called the police when they challenged him in the street. SHAME ON THE LOT OF YOU!!!!!
[quote][p][bold]rovertillidie[/bold] wrote: all the best Colin i will never have a bad word said against u. you were a major part of the best years i had as a brfc fan and i will never ever forget that. u need a job this present lot are willing to pay u go for it and bring some of that immense pride u displayed back into our club.[/p][/quote]Here we go again RTID...or is it French Rover....or is it Steve Kean?? . Isn't it funny how the other Hendry story comments were pulled by the LET. Shame on you LET for silencing the vast majority of Rovers' fans who are sick to death of seeing their club destroyed by greedy and disgraceful individuals. It seems you would rather protect a useless drunk driver together with a man who ripped off his elderly neighbours, taunted them with abusive text messages and called the police when they challenged him in the street. SHAME ON THE LOT OF YOU!!!!! smellthecoffee

9:56pm Sun 22 Jul 12

smellthecoffee says...

ronnie clayton wrote:
why don`t you go in "google" then "news" type in "colinhendry" story in Scottish Sun a couple of weeks ago ,looks like Hendry is still bullying this old couple , that pensioner lady had to use a rape alarm to get him away from her
SHAME ON HENDRY....SHAME ON ROVERS...SHAME ON VENKY'S!!!
[quote][p][bold]ronnie clayton[/bold] wrote: why don`t you go in "google" then "news" type in "colinhendry" story in Scottish Sun a couple of weeks ago ,looks like Hendry is still bullying this old couple , that pensioner lady had to use a rape alarm to get him away from her[/p][/quote]SHAME ON HENDRY....SHAME ON ROVERS...SHAME ON VENKY'S!!! smellthecoffee

11:57am Fri 10 Aug 12

speedie_rovers_legend says...

This article is a complete sham , people in life earn a second chance , some do not get near one , but in this merry go round of corrupt football they look after themselves and do not give a **** about mr average , yeah we have all had misery in our lives with the death of loved ones , but those who have got another chance have usually earned that chance.
This article is a complete sham , people in life earn a second chance , some do not get near one , but in this merry go round of corrupt football they look after themselves and do not give a **** about mr average , yeah we have all had misery in our lives with the death of loved ones , but those who have got another chance have usually earned that chance. speedie_rovers_legend

11:59am Fri 10 Aug 12

speedie_rovers_legend says...

AndyW wrote:
I don't think it's so much about Hendry joining the The Bald One's coaching staff, it's more about the stupid comments he came out with towards the end of the season, totally supporting the irrefutably incompetent Kean.

Until Kean is removed from this club, the poison will remain and the club will not cease to regress at a pretty rapid rate.

If Kean remains at our club for the entire season then we will be closer to League 1 than the Premiership in 2013/2014, without even the slightest of doubts.
div1 spot on pal
[quote][p][bold]AndyW[/bold] wrote: I don't think it's so much about Hendry joining the The Bald One's coaching staff, it's more about the stupid comments he came out with towards the end of the season, totally supporting the irrefutably incompetent Kean. Until Kean is removed from this club, the poison will remain and the club will not cease to regress at a pretty rapid rate. If Kean remains at our club for the entire season then we will be closer to League 1 than the Premiership in 2013/2014, without even the slightest of doubts.[/p][/quote]div1 spot on pal speedie_rovers_legend

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