Now surely is the time for big decisions

10:08am Tuesday 25th September 2012 in Blackburn Rovers blogs Photograph of the Author By Andy Cryer, Blackburn Rovers reporter

HERE we go again. At every other club in the country, it is a simple concept. A manager is either sacked or backed and everyone gets on with it.

At Blackburn Rovers , it appears the idea of clarity and dynamic decision making is alien to the people that matter. What happens next? That is anyone’s guess.

There is little doubt that the overwhelming feeling now among most of the club’s owners is that Steve Kean has no part in their long term plans. The next move is pretty obvious, you would think anyway.

Blackburn Rovers have been in a state of limbo for large chunks of Venky’s regime and yet it appears they have learned nothing from their past mistakes. We are back in limbo land – perhaps even deeper than we were before.

At the moment we are looking at the shell of a once proud football club and we have been for almost two years now.

Yes, I know Rovers are sitting high in the Championship but anyone who has been at Ewood Park this season will know things can’t continue as they are.

The atmosphere is horrible, fans are fighting between themselves – those who are coming anyway – and few are getting that ‘enjoyment factor’ from going to Ewood anymore.

I wrote last week that those who chose to go should just ‘ignore’ the manager situation and try to enjoy watching their team. How can you ignore chaos like this though?

If Venky’s had decided to stick by Kean at least we would know one way or another. It would be a decision that would go down like a lead balloon and would cost them thousands of fans – but at least it would be a decision.

If they have decided he has no managerial future in the long term, which appears to be the case, then remove him and get on with trying to fix a broken club.

Because make no mistake that is exactly what this club at the moment. Forget the money spent and the results gained so far this season, it is supporters that make a football club.

Rovers’ supporters are being treated like fools and they simply won’t accept that. Treat them with respect and they will give the same back to the club they love.

Do the opposite and the owners will feel the full force of the supporters’ fury – they surely know that already? Fans make a club and the majority are fast falling out of love with their club. Unless this is remedied quickly, it might be over for ever for a lot.

This no-man’s land situation we are in at the moment is a joke. Whatever the official line will be – eventually – there is no doubt Kean’s future hangs in the balance.

To let it drag on is unfair to everyone, including Kean himself, the players and most of all the supporters.

If Venky’s get this wrong, again, I’m not even sure results can save them.

As I was leaving Ewood on Friday night, someone said to me ‘there used to be a football club here’. I think we all know what he meant.

Comments (36)

10:20am Tue 25 Sep 12

1riversider says...

Walter Mitty, the Three Stooges, and Venky's, I pray for the day you are all history!

SHYSTERS GET OUT OF OUR CLUB NOW!!!!!!
Walter Mitty, the Three Stooges, and Venky's, I pray for the day you are all history! SHYSTERS GET OUT OF OUR CLUB NOW!!!!!! 1riversider

11:00am Tue 25 Sep 12

bluerob says...

I waited for the announcement yesterday all prepared to drive to Ewood and renew my season ticket, I am so disappointed that I still won't be able to go the games now.

I urge all now for a full boycott until he has been removed completely, note removed Mrs Desai not moved.

A FULL boycott is our only chance.
I waited for the announcement yesterday all prepared to drive to Ewood and renew my season ticket, I am so disappointed that I still won't be able to go the games now. I urge all now for a full boycott until he has been removed completely, note removed Mrs Desai not moved. A FULL boycott is our only chance. bluerob

11:08am Tue 25 Sep 12

oldblue says...

bluerob wrote:
I waited for the announcement yesterday all prepared to drive to Ewood and renew my season ticket, I am so disappointed that I still won't be able to go the games now.

I urge all now for a full boycott until he has been removed completely, note removed Mrs Desai not moved.

A FULL boycott is our only chance.
Spot on. There are another two season ticket holders here just waiting for a change of manager. And thousands of others..
[quote][p][bold]bluerob[/bold] wrote: I waited for the announcement yesterday all prepared to drive to Ewood and renew my season ticket, I am so disappointed that I still won't be able to go the games now. I urge all now for a full boycott until he has been removed completely, note removed Mrs Desai not moved. A FULL boycott is our only chance.[/p][/quote]Spot on. There are another two season ticket holders here just waiting for a change of manager. And thousands of others.. oldblue

11:21am Tue 25 Sep 12

Is Eckersley playing? says...

There hasn't been a word on here from the 'spartans' today on this or the other blog. Can we assume they have now made their mind up to boycott the next match, or are they ignoring this new situation yet again?
There hasn't been a word on here from the 'spartans' today on this or the other blog. Can we assume they have now made their mind up to boycott the next match, or are they ignoring this new situation yet again? Is Eckersley playing?

11:21am Tue 25 Sep 12

Oxford Rover says...

Agreed, it seems a boycott of Ewood is the only way to make the owners understand our strength of feeling. Come on Venky's - do the right thing.

I'll be off to Charlton on Saturday to support the TEAM 100% though...Come on you blues!
Agreed, it seems a boycott of Ewood is the only way to make the owners understand our strength of feeling. Come on Venky's - do the right thing. I'll be off to Charlton on Saturday to support the TEAM 100% though...Come on you blues! Oxford Rover

11:24am Tue 25 Sep 12

submin01 says...

Could it be the Ghost of BIG SAM causing the delay???
Could it be the Ghost of BIG SAM causing the delay??? submin01

11:43am Tue 25 Sep 12

jackmetickler says...

No one thought that a bunch of Indian chicken farmers were ever going to able to run a football club. (the exception being the Premier league fit and proper investigators)
But even I did not think it was possible to make such a complete mess of the situation.
I mean they have not got one decision right..... from the first day .... and the manager situation to the complete destruction of the old board who had kept this club in the Premiership against all the odds.....

Why? They are muppets when it comes to football but they have managed to run a successful business.... so how the hell can they get it so wrong.

Answers please on a postcard to:
Betting Scam R Us.
No one thought that a bunch of Indian chicken farmers were ever going to able to run a football club. (the exception being the Premier league fit and proper investigators) But even I did not think it was possible to make such a complete mess of the situation. I mean they have not got one decision right..... from the first day .... and the manager situation to the complete destruction of the old board who had kept this club in the Premiership against all the odds..... Why? They are muppets when it comes to football but they have managed to run a successful business.... so how the hell can they get it so wrong. Answers please on a postcard to: Betting Scam R Us. jackmetickler

11:58am Tue 25 Sep 12

tugay 4 ever says...

The BRFC ACTION group must meet, plan and ACT. We must work as one to drag this once proud club out of the gutter.
We must target maximum publicity, TV, radio. National and local press. We are busy people but we must be prepared to put things on hold to save our club. If WE don't ACT NOW ......there will be no hope ........come on everyone ........come on BRFC Acion group......we need to meet, plan , act. PLEASE!
The BRFC ACTION group must meet, plan and ACT. We must work as one to drag this once proud club out of the gutter. We must target maximum publicity, TV, radio. National and local press. We are busy people but we must be prepared to put things on hold to save our club. If WE don't ACT NOW ......there will be no hope ........come on everyone ........come on BRFC Acion group......we need to meet, plan , act. PLEASE! tugay 4 ever

12:04pm Tue 25 Sep 12

Gennoe1 says...

Is Eckersley playing? wrote:
There hasn't been a word on here from the 'spartans' today on this or the other blog. Can we assume they have now made their mind up to boycott the next match, or are they ignoring this new situation yet again?
The clubs in turmoil, all Rovers fans hurting and you post hoping to re-enforce division amongst fans. In my opinion this Spartan/boycotter thing is childish beyond belief.Whether someone thinks its right to attend or not, lets remember we are all Rovers fans and we all want whats right for our club.
[quote][p][bold]Is Eckersley playing?[/bold] wrote: There hasn't been a word on here from the 'spartans' today on this or the other blog. Can we assume they have now made their mind up to boycott the next match, or are they ignoring this new situation yet again?[/p][/quote]The clubs in turmoil, all Rovers fans hurting and you post hoping to re-enforce division amongst fans. In my opinion this Spartan/boycotter thing is childish beyond belief.Whether someone thinks its right to attend or not, lets remember we are all Rovers fans and we all want whats right for our club. Gennoe1

12:07pm Tue 25 Sep 12

Gennoe1 says...

Spartans=gay with beards Boycotters=Yorkshire cricket fans, wouldnt want to be either!
Spartans=gay with beards Boycotters=Yorkshire cricket fans, wouldnt want to be either! Gennoe1

12:11pm Tue 25 Sep 12

Dukes says...

Life is **** under these venkys,you know what venkys **** off right off.
Life is **** under these venkys,you know what venkys **** off right off. Dukes

12:11pm Tue 25 Sep 12

makaveli96 says...

The Venkys need to sell up now!

Football was miles better in the pre-premiership days when it was owned by local businessmen who had the clubs at heart!

What is the Venys business in our town? You dont see a Jack Walker getting involved in the IPL do you...
The Venkys need to sell up now! Football was miles better in the pre-premiership days when it was owned by local businessmen who had the clubs at heart! What is the Venys business in our town? You dont see a Jack Walker getting involved in the IPL do you... makaveli96

12:51pm Tue 25 Sep 12

Is Eckersley playing? says...

Gennoe1 wrote:
Is Eckersley playing? wrote:
There hasn't been a word on here from the 'spartans' today on this or the other blog. Can we assume they have now made their mind up to boycott the next match, or are they ignoring this new situation yet again?
The clubs in turmoil, all Rovers fans hurting and you post hoping to re-enforce division amongst fans. In my opinion this Spartan/boycotter thing is childish beyond belief.Whether someone thinks its right to attend or not, lets remember we are all Rovers fans and we all want whats right for our club.
But while we are divided the clowns will win. Just don't go, hit their pockets and they will eventually see sense. Like you say, we must stick together. .
[quote][p][bold]Gennoe1[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Is Eckersley playing?[/bold] wrote: There hasn't been a word on here from the 'spartans' today on this or the other blog. Can we assume they have now made their mind up to boycott the next match, or are they ignoring this new situation yet again?[/p][/quote]The clubs in turmoil, all Rovers fans hurting and you post hoping to re-enforce division amongst fans. In my opinion this Spartan/boycotter thing is childish beyond belief.Whether someone thinks its right to attend or not, lets remember we are all Rovers fans and we all want whats right for our club.[/p][/quote]But while we are divided the clowns will win. Just don't go, hit their pockets and they will eventually see sense. Like you say, we must stick together. . Is Eckersley playing?

1:02pm Tue 25 Sep 12

RupertsReason says...

Is Eckersley playing? wrote:
Gennoe1 wrote:
Is Eckersley playing? wrote:
There hasn't been a word on here from the 'spartans' today on this or the other blog. Can we assume they have now made their mind up to boycott the next match, or are they ignoring this new situation yet again?
The clubs in turmoil, all Rovers fans hurting and you post hoping to re-enforce division amongst fans. In my opinion this Spartan/boycotter thing is childish beyond belief.Whether someone thinks its right to attend or not, lets remember we are all Rovers fans and we all want whats right for our club.
But while we are divided the clowns will win. Just don't go, hit their pockets and they will eventually see sense. Like you say, we must stick together. .
Could you please tell me the sense of the 5000+ season ticket holders boycotting something they have already paid for. They should just not buy owt in the concourses and don't clap, cheer or sing and that will be as demonstrative as standing outside shouting at a brick wall!
[quote][p][bold]Is Eckersley playing?[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Gennoe1[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Is Eckersley playing?[/bold] wrote: There hasn't been a word on here from the 'spartans' today on this or the other blog. Can we assume they have now made their mind up to boycott the next match, or are they ignoring this new situation yet again?[/p][/quote]The clubs in turmoil, all Rovers fans hurting and you post hoping to re-enforce division amongst fans. In my opinion this Spartan/boycotter thing is childish beyond belief.Whether someone thinks its right to attend or not, lets remember we are all Rovers fans and we all want whats right for our club.[/p][/quote]But while we are divided the clowns will win. Just don't go, hit their pockets and they will eventually see sense. Like you say, we must stick together. .[/p][/quote]Could you please tell me the sense of the 5000+ season ticket holders boycotting something they have already paid for. They should just not buy owt in the concourses and don't clap, cheer or sing and that will be as demonstrative as standing outside shouting at a brick wall! RupertsReason

1:03pm Tue 25 Sep 12

noddy57 says...

Here we go again,
what is it that the Venkys cannot understand,,?,why are we fans still being treated like utter fools?,this managerial farce cannot be allowed to deteriorate further,,lm sorry but if the supporters want action on kean ,,the only real alternative is a complete no show at the games,,football clubs cannot survive without the local supporters paying their hard earned cash at the gate,,the venkys will soon get the message,,,forget loyalty to the players ,,they are mollycuddled enough as it is ,,this is the proud football club of ewood park,,and it is the laughing stock of the football world,,,its gone far enough,,its time to act on mass,,one more point,,if this back four is a defensive unit ,,,then lm santa clause,,we will not reach the premier league with this poor back four,,leaking far too many goals, surely its got to be addressed,,,before we really do get found out,,its no good spending millions on forwards and leaving the back end wide open,,kean and the whole shambolic set up out,,,
Here we go again, what is it that the Venkys cannot understand,,?,why are we fans still being treated like utter fools?,this managerial farce cannot be allowed to deteriorate further,,lm sorry but if the supporters want action on kean ,,the only real alternative is a complete no show at the games,,football clubs cannot survive without the local supporters paying their hard earned cash at the gate,,the venkys will soon get the message,,,forget loyalty to the players ,,they are mollycuddled enough as it is ,,this is the proud football club of ewood park,,and it is the laughing stock of the football world,,,its gone far enough,,its time to act on mass,,one more point,,if this back four is a defensive unit ,,,then lm santa clause,,we will not reach the premier league with this poor back four,,leaking far too many goals, surely its got to be addressed,,,before we really do get found out,,its no good spending millions on forwards and leaving the back end wide open,,kean and the whole shambolic set up out,,, noddy57

1:03pm Tue 25 Sep 12

noddy57 says...

Here we go again,
what is it that the Venkys cannot understand,,?,why are we fans still being treated like utter fools?,this managerial farce cannot be allowed to deteriorate further,,lm sorry but if the supporters want action on kean ,,the only real alternative is a complete no show at the games,,football clubs cannot survive without the local supporters paying their hard earned cash at the gate,,the venkys will soon get the message,,,forget loyalty to the players ,,they are mollycuddled enough as it is ,,this is the proud football club of ewood park,,and it is the laughing stock of the football world,,,its gone far enough,,its time to act on mass,,one more point,,if this back four is a defensive unit ,,,then lm santa clause,,we will not reach the premier league with this poor back four,,leaking far too many goals, surely its got to be addressed,,,before we really do get found out,,its no good spending millions on forwards and leaving the back end wide open,,kean and the whole shambolic set up out,,,
Here we go again, what is it that the Venkys cannot understand,,?,why are we fans still being treated like utter fools?,this managerial farce cannot be allowed to deteriorate further,,lm sorry but if the supporters want action on kean ,,the only real alternative is a complete no show at the games,,football clubs cannot survive without the local supporters paying their hard earned cash at the gate,,the venkys will soon get the message,,,forget loyalty to the players ,,they are mollycuddled enough as it is ,,this is the proud football club of ewood park,,and it is the laughing stock of the football world,,,its gone far enough,,its time to act on mass,,one more point,,if this back four is a defensive unit ,,,then lm santa clause,,we will not reach the premier league with this poor back four,,leaking far too many goals, surely its got to be addressed,,,before we really do get found out,,its no good spending millions on forwards and leaving the back end wide open,,kean and the whole shambolic set up out,,, noddy57

1:27pm Tue 25 Sep 12

GameRoverMan says...

The sheer level of incompetence beggars belief. Even if Kean was capable of motivating his players (which all evidence suggests he isn't), how many of them are going to run the extra yard for a man whose days are numbered? This prevarication will cost the club in both points and finance. Just sack his useless @rse now!
The sheer level of incompetence beggars belief. Even if Kean was capable of motivating his players (which all evidence suggests he isn't), how many of them are going to run the extra yard for a man whose days are numbered? This prevarication will cost the club in both points and finance. Just sack his useless @rse now! GameRoverMan

1:31pm Tue 25 Sep 12

wampam says...

the smell of anderson is about over all this shambles. that man needs getting at. he is the architect of it all. what does he care about rovers...?
the smell of anderson is about over all this shambles. that man needs getting at. he is the architect of it all. what does he care about rovers...? wampam

1:35pm Tue 25 Sep 12

Howard in Rome says...

The easiest way to arrive at a decision is through the board. Take away the board and you have a dictatorship. Create a dictatorship that has the power to make individual decisons and you get a power rush. Ms Desai is now enjoying her new little power toy. Disgraceful!

Even more disgraceful is Kean's lack of respect for himself. With the whole fan base waiting for his head and probably now most of the players and back room staff as well, how can he live with himself? The right thing for him to do is to negotiate his way out ASAP. Like today, please!
The easiest way to arrive at a decision is through the board. Take away the board and you have a dictatorship. Create a dictatorship that has the power to make individual decisons and you get a power rush. Ms Desai is now enjoying her new little power toy. Disgraceful! Even more disgraceful is Kean's lack of respect for himself. With the whole fan base waiting for his head and probably now most of the players and back room staff as well, how can he live with himself? The right thing for him to do is to negotiate his way out ASAP. Like today, please! Howard in Rome

2:07pm Tue 25 Sep 12

Coeur de Lion says...

Another day another shambles at Ewood, why the silences from Agnew and Shaw? Do they not realize that every day that they prevaricate they make the whole situation worse for the club and it's supporters. In what other business would you continue to employ a manager that was destroying your livelihood and driving your customers away.
Kean out
Commical Ali out
Hendry out
Anderson out
Agnew out
Shaw out
And Venkys out
Another day another shambles at Ewood, why the silences from Agnew and Shaw? Do they not realize that every day that they prevaricate they make the whole situation worse for the club and it's supporters. In what other business would you continue to employ a manager that was destroying your livelihood and driving your customers away. Kean out Commical Ali out Hendry out Anderson out Agnew out Shaw out And Venkys out Coeur de Lion

2:24pm Tue 25 Sep 12

A Darener says...

How Kean can go into work every day knowing that thousands of people hate him is unbelievable. If he had one ounce of respect he would throw in the towel and leave. He knows he would never get another job in football but with the money he has fleeced off the Venky's he doesn't need another job.
How Kean can go into work every day knowing that thousands of people hate him is unbelievable. If he had one ounce of respect he would throw in the towel and leave. He knows he would never get another job in football but with the money he has fleeced off the Venky's he doesn't need another job. A Darener

2:44pm Tue 25 Sep 12

Boris The Spider says...

Kean is a disgrace. How can he be so lacking in personal pride and have such a complete lack of respect for anything to do with Rovers? Surely he must know he will never be accepted by the supporters.

SACK KEAN NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!
Kean is a disgrace. How can he be so lacking in personal pride and have such a complete lack of respect for anything to do with Rovers? Surely he must know he will never be accepted by the supporters. SACK KEAN NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ! Boris The Spider

2:50pm Tue 25 Sep 12

midas says...

Respect is a two way thing that needs to be earnt, or so we are always told. What have any of the Rovers fans done to earn the respect of the owners? Constantly refering to them as "a bunch of Indian chicken farmers" or telling them to "f*** off" isn't really going to earn any repect is it?
.
Perhaps you could try a new tactic and that would be to support them, something that they haven't had since they took over.
Respect is a two way thing that needs to be earnt, or so we are always told. What have any of the Rovers fans done to earn the respect of the owners? Constantly refering to them as "a bunch of Indian chicken farmers" or telling them to "f*** off" isn't really going to earn any repect is it? . Perhaps you could try a new tactic and that would be to support them, something that they haven't had since they took over. midas

2:50pm Tue 25 Sep 12

midas says...

Respect is a two way thing that needs to be earnt, or so we are always told. What have any of the Rovers fans done to earn the respect of the owners? Constantly refering to them as "a bunch of Indian chicken farmers" or telling them to "f*** off" isn't really going to earn any repect is it?
.
Perhaps you could try a new tactic and that would be to support them, something that they haven't had since they took over.
Respect is a two way thing that needs to be earnt, or so we are always told. What have any of the Rovers fans done to earn the respect of the owners? Constantly refering to them as "a bunch of Indian chicken farmers" or telling them to "f*** off" isn't really going to earn any repect is it? . Perhaps you could try a new tactic and that would be to support them, something that they haven't had since they took over. midas

3:35pm Tue 25 Sep 12

Howard in Rome says...

Here's a sort of positive thought to help you get through the afternoon...
Let's imagine that the devious Indian Management has already made the decison but they are waiting to find a replacement before actually firing him (and telling us). That's the kind of Management madness that would fit in with what we've seen so far, right?
That might at least mean that we don't get another 'nobody' running the team for weeks. I'm going to stick with this happy thought and hope that they find a top replacement pretty soon. Until I hear otherwise!!
Here's a sort of positive thought to help you get through the afternoon... Let's imagine that the devious Indian Management has already made the decison but they are waiting to find a replacement before actually firing him (and telling us). That's the kind of Management madness that would fit in with what we've seen so far, right? That might at least mean that we don't get another 'nobody' running the team for weeks. I'm going to stick with this happy thought and hope that they find a top replacement pretty soon. Until I hear otherwise!! Howard in Rome

3:45pm Tue 25 Sep 12

MxMave says...

Apparently a lot of Rovers fans bought season tickets yesterday believing Kean would be sacked and trying to beat the rush for seats when Kean is sacked. It makes you wonder, has this all been a ploy from Venkys to try to boost gates?
Apparently a lot of Rovers fans bought season tickets yesterday believing Kean would be sacked and trying to beat the rush for seats when Kean is sacked. It makes you wonder, has this all been a ploy from Venkys to try to boost gates? MxMave

4:15pm Tue 25 Sep 12

Is Eckersley playing? says...

Howard in Rome wrote:
Here's a sort of positive thought to help you get through the afternoon...
Let's imagine that the devious Indian Management has already made the decison but they are waiting to find a replacement before actually firing him (and telling us). That's the kind of Management madness that would fit in with what we've seen so far, right?
That might at least mean that we don't get another 'nobody' running the team for weeks. I'm going to stick with this happy thought and hope that they find a top replacement pretty soon. Until I hear otherwise!!
Dream on......
[quote][p][bold]Howard in Rome[/bold] wrote: Here's a sort of positive thought to help you get through the afternoon... Let's imagine that the devious Indian Management has already made the decison but they are waiting to find a replacement before actually firing him (and telling us). That's the kind of Management madness that would fit in with what we've seen so far, right? That might at least mean that we don't get another 'nobody' running the team for weeks. I'm going to stick with this happy thought and hope that they find a top replacement pretty soon. Until I hear otherwise!![/p][/quote]Dream on...... Is Eckersley playing?

4:52pm Tue 25 Sep 12

midas says...

MxMave wrote:
Apparently a lot of Rovers fans bought season tickets yesterday believing Kean would be sacked and trying to beat the rush for seats when Kean is sacked. It makes you wonder, has this all been a ploy from Venkys to try to boost gates?
LOL! Aparently a lot of Rovers fans still think they are a big club and will get a manager with Premiership experience!! madness isn't it, though brian Laws is still available but i don't think that even he would take the job.
[quote][p][bold]MxMave[/bold] wrote: Apparently a lot of Rovers fans bought season tickets yesterday believing Kean would be sacked and trying to beat the rush for seats when Kean is sacked. It makes you wonder, has this all been a ploy from Venkys to try to boost gates?[/p][/quote]LOL! Aparently a lot of Rovers fans still think they are a big club and will get a manager with Premiership experience!! madness isn't it, though brian Laws is still available but i don't think that even he would take the job. midas

4:58pm Tue 25 Sep 12

Coeur de Lion says...

midas wrote:
MxMave wrote:
Apparently a lot of Rovers fans bought season tickets yesterday believing Kean would be sacked and trying to beat the rush for seats when Kean is sacked. It makes you wonder, has this all been a ploy from Venkys to try to boost gates?
LOL! Aparently a lot of Rovers fans still think they are a big club and will get a manager with Premiership experience!! madness isn't it, though brian Laws is still available but i don't think that even he would take the job.
If you want to know where the rovers are just look up, you must have a sore neck from looking up for the past 34 years.
[quote][p][bold]midas[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]MxMave[/bold] wrote: Apparently a lot of Rovers fans bought season tickets yesterday believing Kean would be sacked and trying to beat the rush for seats when Kean is sacked. It makes you wonder, has this all been a ploy from Venkys to try to boost gates?[/p][/quote]LOL! Aparently a lot of Rovers fans still think they are a big club and will get a manager with Premiership experience!! madness isn't it, though brian Laws is still available but i don't think that even he would take the job.[/p][/quote]If you want to know where the rovers are just look up, you must have a sore neck from looking up for the past 34 years. Coeur de Lion

5:02pm Tue 25 Sep 12

Alan42 says...

Gennoe1 wrote:
Is Eckersley playing? wrote:
There hasn't been a word on here from the 'spartans' today on this or the other blog. Can we assume they have now made their mind up to boycott the next match, or are they ignoring this new situation yet again?
The clubs in turmoil, all Rovers fans hurting and you post hoping to re-enforce division amongst fans. In my opinion this Spartan/boycotter thing is childish beyond belief.Whether someone thinks its right to attend or not, lets remember we are all Rovers fans and we all want whats right for our club.
And you won't get that by letting the owners walk all over you.
[quote][p][bold]Gennoe1[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Is Eckersley playing?[/bold] wrote: There hasn't been a word on here from the 'spartans' today on this or the other blog. Can we assume they have now made their mind up to boycott the next match, or are they ignoring this new situation yet again?[/p][/quote]The clubs in turmoil, all Rovers fans hurting and you post hoping to re-enforce division amongst fans. In my opinion this Spartan/boycotter thing is childish beyond belief.Whether someone thinks its right to attend or not, lets remember we are all Rovers fans and we all want whats right for our club.[/p][/quote]And you won't get that by letting the owners walk all over you. Alan42

6:41pm Tue 25 Sep 12

bluerob says...

MxMave wrote:
Apparently a lot of Rovers fans bought season tickets yesterday believing Kean would be sacked and trying to beat the rush for seats when Kean is sacked. It makes you wonder, has this all been a ploy from Venkys to try to boost gates?
they just have to go and ask for their money back
[quote][p][bold]MxMave[/bold] wrote: Apparently a lot of Rovers fans bought season tickets yesterday believing Kean would be sacked and trying to beat the rush for seats when Kean is sacked. It makes you wonder, has this all been a ploy from Venkys to try to boost gates?[/p][/quote]they just have to go and ask for their money back bluerob

9:37pm Tue 25 Sep 12

Stu Wilson says...

Yes Andy Cryer it's a shame that "fans are fighting between themselves" but is that Kean's fault?

No! The bad atmosphere can be laid at the door of the boo-boys who have tried to sabotage this season from game one.

Kean and the lads have done their best to ignore all this nonsense, and so far third place is to be applauded, not derided.

It's up to us genuine fans to keep the bullies be out of Ewood Park and let the real Rover fans get behind the team!
Yes Andy Cryer it's a shame that "fans are fighting between themselves" but is that Kean's fault? No! The bad atmosphere can be laid at the door of the boo-boys who have tried to sabotage this season from game one. Kean and the lads have done their best to ignore all this nonsense, and so far third place is to be applauded, not derided. It's up to us genuine fans to keep the bullies be out of Ewood Park and let the real Rover fans get behind the team! Stu Wilson

9:17am Wed 26 Sep 12

bluebella says...

Its the chairwoman thats clinging on.

She did'nt listen last year, look what happened, and she does'nt look like listening this season either.

She will lose Rovers as a company if she does'nt act soon. If she is 'stuck on him' then give him a different role.

What use is hiring Shebby Singh if his contribution is 'no comment', even worse she ignores her 'global advisor.
Its the chairwoman thats clinging on. She did'nt listen last year, look what happened, and she does'nt look like listening this season either. She will lose Rovers as a company if she does'nt act soon. If she is 'stuck on him' then give him a different role. What use is hiring Shebby Singh if his contribution is 'no comment', even worse she ignores her 'global advisor. bluebella

1:39pm Wed 26 Sep 12

wolsty says...

midas wrote:
MxMave wrote:
Apparently a lot of Rovers fans bought season tickets yesterday believing Kean would be sacked and trying to beat the rush for seats when Kean is sacked. It makes you wonder, has this all been a ploy from Venkys to try to boost gates?
LOL! Aparently a lot of Rovers fans still think they are a big club and will get a manager with Premiership experience!! madness isn't it, though brian Laws is still available but i don't think that even he would take the job.
ARSE
[quote][p][bold]midas[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]MxMave[/bold] wrote: Apparently a lot of Rovers fans bought season tickets yesterday believing Kean would be sacked and trying to beat the rush for seats when Kean is sacked. It makes you wonder, has this all been a ploy from Venkys to try to boost gates?[/p][/quote]LOL! Aparently a lot of Rovers fans still think they are a big club and will get a manager with Premiership experience!! madness isn't it, though brian Laws is still available but i don't think that even he would take the job.[/p][/quote]ARSE wolsty

4:36pm Fri 28 Sep 12

handyamBRFC says...

BRFC New manager...??
who do you want..as new manager??
who will we get..as a manager??
whos available..?? who do you rate..??
Lets now begin with a conversation on who we now want and may have to have for THE POST OF BRFC MANAGER...???
come on lets see you write in... and also tell us what palyers we dont need at Ewood and who we actually need..?? what palyers can we attract to Ewood.?
BRFC New manager...?? who do you want..as new manager?? who will we get..as a manager?? whos available..?? who do you rate..?? Lets now begin with a conversation on who we now want and may have to have for THE POST OF BRFC MANAGER...??? come on lets see you write in... and also tell us what palyers we dont need at Ewood and who we actually need..?? what palyers can we attract to Ewood.? handyamBRFC

2:00pm Mon 1 Oct 12

handyamBRFC says...

Kean has gone....!!!
many asked for that ... U got it......!!
now lets concentrate on supporting the team...
BRFC neeeds You the supporters....!!!
Where are you.......!!!
Lets get on with our job of supporting the team....
BRFC neeeds us, the team needs us, the players need us...!!
we are playing against 12 men every weeek...!!!!
come on fans lets back the players and start winning matches
We are BRFC, lets show em all we are the best fans
and lets be proud of BRFC and we BRFC can be winners.
Arte et Labore......come on now.....show em all and beat em all..

Lets not get carried away with the enemies of BRFC who have had a field day of late, and many are falling for their vision of hate against BRFC.
COME ON now lets get ourselves together & show em all that we BRFC are the best fans in the UK. we now need to prove that......!!
as many questions have been asked of the fans......!!

Irrespective of who the manager will be, its the fans that will make the difference. Do we want to win.....! Do we care about BRFC..?
Lets get together and show everyone that were together and a force to be reckoned with. Arte et Labore.... Were hardworking winners......!!
Kean has gone....!!! many asked for that ... U got it......!! now lets concentrate on supporting the team... BRFC neeeds You the supporters....!!! Where are you.......!!! Lets get on with our job of supporting the team.... BRFC neeeds us, the team needs us, the players need us...!! we are playing against 12 men every weeek...!!!! come on fans lets back the players and start winning matches We are BRFC, lets show em all we are the best fans and lets be proud of BRFC and we BRFC can be winners. Arte et Labore......come on now.....show em all and beat em all.. Lets not get carried away with the enemies of BRFC who have had a field day of late, and many are falling for their vision of hate against BRFC. COME ON now lets get ourselves together & show em all that we BRFC are the best fans in the UK. we now need to prove that......!! as many questions have been asked of the fans......!! Irrespective of who the manager will be, its the fans that will make the difference. Do we want to win.....! Do we care about BRFC..? Lets get together and show everyone that were together and a force to be reckoned with. Arte et Labore.... Were hardworking winners......!! handyamBRFC

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