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Berg: I'm delighted to be back at Ewood (From Lancashire Telegraph)
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Berg: I'm delighted to be back at Ewood
9:23am Thursday 1st November 2012 in News
By Andy Cryer, Blackburn Rovers reporter
New manager Henning Berg
NEW Blackburn boss Henning Berg says he is delighted to be back at Rovers - and has made promotion back to the Premier League his priority.
The Norwegian was unveiled as Steve Kean's replacement this morning and beamed: "It is fantastic to be back.
"I have so many great memories of this place as a player and it was a great feeling driving into town again.
"This is a challenge I look forward to, the only thing we are looking to achieve is promotion, that is all that is important to us.
"I have spoken at length to the owners and Derek Shaw, Paul Agnew and Shebby Singh and I believe this club is heading in the right direction.
"The owners are very ambitious, they have shown that with their changes over the summer. They have changed the manager and brought new players in and they have shown they want this club to be back in the Premier League.
"I believe we have a good chance of going back up to the Premier League and I believe my experience as a player and as a manager in Norway will help me in the challenge I have ahead."
Of the future of his backroom team and caretaker boss Eric Black, Berg added: "It would be foolish of me to come in here and make changes straight away.
"It is important to get to know people here and we will see where we go then.
"Eric Black has done a great job as caretaker manager, he has made the team a lot more solid and has given me something to build on. I look forward to getting to know the people at Blackburn and we will take things from there."
Comments are closed on this article.

Comments (264)
9:25am Thu 1 Nov 12
Terrier man says...
"They have changed the Manager.............
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SK's lawyers will be beaming!
9:29am Thu 1 Nov 12
bigste says...
9:33am Thu 1 Nov 12
Whydidtheybanme? says...
Welcome back Henning. Time for EVERYONE to get behind him and the team now.
Any boycoterrs now cannot be true fans - just stay away and stay off the forums please.
9:36am Thu 1 Nov 12
nil bye mouth says...
rthey etc and BIG CLUB Cackburn ended up with Henning berg HA HA HA .
9:36am Thu 1 Nov 12
Abu dabi says...
9:36am Thu 1 Nov 12
dangerous dave says...
Equally Berg was way down the list of Managers wanted by the fans in a recent poll but now we suddenly have people coming out of the word supporting this appointment - very suspect indeed!!!!!
The only way Berg can put some credibility into hos appointment is to get shut of Black and Hendry and bring in his own backroom staff otherwise this appointment will be seen as just another yes man for Shabby Shabby and the Venkeys!!!
OUT WITH SHAW AGNEW SINGH BLACK HENDRY
9:43am Thu 1 Nov 12
Heidenreicher says...
9:43am Thu 1 Nov 12
Abu dabi says...
9:45am Thu 1 Nov 12
Heidenreicher says...
9:45am Thu 1 Nov 12
Heidenreicher says...
9:46am Thu 1 Nov 12
Kermit The Frog says...
He can't believe his luck, sacked from a Norwegian club a year ago after leading them to their worst start to a season in history and has been unable to find work since - he then speculatively applies for a Championship job with his former club and then gets appointed (By the very people he was slagging off a few months previously)??
And so the circus continues.
9:47am Thu 1 Nov 12
Nuttall Street says...
9:48am Thu 1 Nov 12
inflightmagazine says...
9:50am Thu 1 Nov 12
BlueSkies says...
9:51am Thu 1 Nov 12
100%ROVERS says...
You were always a good solid pro, who gave his all and would take time to talk to the fans as a player / manager / pundit / etc .. (Steve Kean take a note)
You need & will get time from the fans now to assess the squad ..
You will find some journeymen (Orr / Dann / Formica / Murphy / etc) who we are ready to move on in January ..
There are some good solid pros (Robinson / Givet / Nuno Gomes / Pederson) who can help us secure promotion ...
There are some exciting new young players that just need better coaching & managing (Rhodes / Rochina / Kazim / Lowe)
There are some players that need to be moved out next year (Dunn / Portuguese kids / Etuhu / etc) ..
I for one am happy to be feelin good about our club again - Im back at Ewood every week and going away again with ..
HENNING BERG's BLUE & WHITE ARMY !!!!!!!
9:53am Thu 1 Nov 12
Dubai Rovers says...
9:54am Thu 1 Nov 12
Crow27 says...
9:57am Thu 1 Nov 12
wind2170 says...
9:58am Thu 1 Nov 12
StLedge says...
9:58am Thu 1 Nov 12
A Rover 45 years and over says...
9:58am Thu 1 Nov 12
StLedge says...
9:58am Thu 1 Nov 12
Brfc24138931 says...
10:03am Thu 1 Nov 12
Captain Dreckley says...
10:04am Thu 1 Nov 12
Nuttall Street says...
10:05am Thu 1 Nov 12
katrew says...
Good luck Henning.
10:08am Thu 1 Nov 12
BigOrra says...
an Laws, nuff said
10:10am Thu 1 Nov 12
petergray says...
Forget all the bile that was created by those we despise.
Drive the team on to promotion.
HENNING BERG'S BLUE N WHITE ARMY
BERG BERG BERG, THE BERG IS THE WORD
10:14am Thu 1 Nov 12
moh says...
10:16am Thu 1 Nov 12
atkobedsblue says...
Hope all the true supporter will be back and th idiots keep off these pages we don' need all their negative comments
10:16am Thu 1 Nov 12
midas says...
10:16am Thu 1 Nov 12
Lancs - pensioner says...
Black has spoke well and deserves a chance but to keep Hendry on certainly does not set the right tone!
Why would any respectable club or manager want a thief and woman beater as an employee?
Hmmmmmm!
10:18am Thu 1 Nov 12
blues1982 says...
10:20am Thu 1 Nov 12
fishcake 75 says...
10:23am Thu 1 Nov 12
1rover says...
10:23am Thu 1 Nov 12
Long time Rover says...
He faces many challenges, are the back up staff good enough?, is the squad balanced for the championship?, are the owners good people at heart?
I believe promotion under those challenges may be beyond him for this season but time will tell and the January window may be decisive.
Anyone who has managed any operation where the efforts of others are vital to your success knows how difficult that is, so again good luck Henning, 100% behind you.
10:23am Thu 1 Nov 12
1rover says...
10:23am Thu 1 Nov 12
1rover says...
10:25am Thu 1 Nov 12
goldfinger59 says...
Its' all about results now, and everyone needs to get behind the club and stop moaning about things off the pitch and concentrate on backing the team and manager. I'm looking forward to Best coming back, then we will have a big boost to the forward line, what team is going to relish the prospect of Best and Rhodes playing against them?
10:26am Thu 1 Nov 12
Harwoodstblue says...
I do agree with you that the football didn't improve under him but he wasn't given much time.
10:27am Thu 1 Nov 12
RoverDownSouth says...
I also doubt he will hang on for grim life like SK if and when the time comes for him to go because he isn't that sort of man.
All this negativity about his record in Norway, seems to me like he had a fairly decent record on the whole with little money to spend...that shows a decent coach for me.
And why should he slag off his new bosses on the first day of his new job? Would you? Whatever has been said is said. Berg has an affinity for Rovers and I doubt he's coming here just to line his pockets.
Unfortunately I cannot be at Ewood to welcome him for his first home game (the 48 hour commute and $6000 fare is a bit of a killer) but I will be listening on Radio Rovers on t'internet during the middle of the night, wishing him all the best and I think every Rovers fan who can get to Ewood should get there and support him and the team. Doesn't matter who owns us, it only matters what happens on the pitch so we can get back into the PL.
10:29am Thu 1 Nov 12
Marcus28 says...
10:29am Thu 1 Nov 12
eddyo says...
*
Who, taking a new job would publicly criticise his new employers on the first day? Only Dingles. Hence 45% unemployment in Bonleh - and most of
the rest are taxi drivers or takeaway owners (or both).
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It's great to hear how Bonleh fans pronounce their new manager's name - any way apart from D!ck or Dyke.
10:30am Thu 1 Nov 12
Abu dabi says...
10:30am Thu 1 Nov 12
bigste says...
10:31am Thu 1 Nov 12
NickH1982 says...
10:31am Thu 1 Nov 12
RoverDownSouth says...
I also doubt he will hang on for grim life like SK if and when the time comes for him to go because he isn't that sort of man.
All this negativity about his record in Norway, seems to me like he had a fairly decent record on the whole with little money to spend...that shows a decent coach for me. Every manager has been sacked by at least one club - Simon Grayson (who was my favourite), Harry Redknapp, Ian Holloway, the bloke who managed Real Madrid even Sir Red Nose himself and have a look at King Kenny's record since he left Rovers...not exactly sparkling is it!
And why should he slag off his new bosses on the first day of his new job? Would you? Whatever has been said is said. Berg has an affinity for Rovers and I doubt he's coming here just to line his pockets.
Unfortunately I cannot be at Ewood to welcome him for his first home game (the 48 hour commute and $6000 fare is a bit of a killer) but I will be listening on Radio Rovers on t'internet during the middle of the night, wishing him all the best and I think every Rovers fan who can get to Ewood should get there and support him and the team. Doesn't matter who owns us, it only matters what happens on the pitch so we can get back into the PL.
10:32am Thu 1 Nov 12
Harwoodstblue says...
I think he's going about it the right way, unlike Venkys when they first came, who wielded the axe before engaging brain.
10:34am Thu 1 Nov 12
Whydidtheybanme? says...
10:34am Thu 1 Nov 12
jag kalsi says...
The Palace game on Saturday is a very good game for him to start with because they are flying high, so we can begin to judge how good Henning will be at 5 p.m on Saturday.
I hope he keeps Eric Black in the coaching department as he knows his stuff.
Eric has showed signs of improving our defence (1 goal conceded in 3 games) but lets see if Henning can balance that with some attacking flair too, perhaps a straight 2 up front at Palace?
In addition, I wonder how he will deal in the transfer market in Jan, what types of players he brings in. I understand he likes pace, which is perhaps what our team is crying out for on the wings to feed the ammunition for Rhodes and another striker.
Tell me fellow rovers supporters, what do you think of my analysis above?
10:35am Thu 1 Nov 12
inflightmagazine says...
10:36am Thu 1 Nov 12
Abu dabi says...
10:38am Thu 1 Nov 12
blueblooded says...
10:39am Thu 1 Nov 12
ossyrover73 says...
Bergs have always faired well against Titanics i seem to recall!!!!!!
10:40am Thu 1 Nov 12
parkinsonc says...
Berg is a decent appointment that EVERYONE should be able to get behind, no exceptions. What do people expect FFS?!
- he has no previous links to SEM,Kentaro, Andersean, Steve Kean, Venkys, or Chickens. He's not even Scottish!
Be realistic, anyone who expect the new manager to come in and start slagging off the owners is in cloud cuckoo land.
To be succesful the Manager, Owners & Fans all have to support each other, and from this point forwards that is what we should do. To the haters on here - put the past behind you now - yeah you might be bitter, but get over it you babies!
10:41am Thu 1 Nov 12
inflightmagazine says...
Wait a minute Henning Bereger, hen have chicks, Chick - ing Berger, ohh my god hes right I have been sucked in to the venkys machine, got to break out im off to Nandos to get some lunch and think about this.
10:42am Thu 1 Nov 12
Kermit The Frog says...
Quote of the article so far - good work RoverDownSouth, I would however suggest you look up the word naive in the dictionary.
10:44am Thu 1 Nov 12
krazzi horse says...
10:49am Thu 1 Nov 12
1952 rover says...
10:49am Thu 1 Nov 12
Arte1875 says...
'Hi Sean, don't think we've met before and I don't really know much about you. How's about we talk about our careers to catch-up? Let's start with our 'nearly moments'. I would've won the Champions League but got injured just before the final, which we won by the way.'
'Yeah, well i lost in the semi final of the FA Cup once, Henning'.
'Unlucky. What about the League Cup? Here's my winners medal - i was captain that day you know....'
'Well I'm manager of the club that came REALLY close to getting to the final once, that must have really hurt them actually.'
'OK, what about Prem winners medals? I've 2......'
'The what? The Prem? Oh yeah, the board mentioned about once being there - never again though they said - far too much ambition showed that season, don't want a repeat! That's why they sing 'No Nay Never No More' probably isn't it Henning?
'Right Sean, this is getting a little embarrassing, what about international caps? That suitcase over there has my 100 in it.......Sean? What? Not even an Under21 cap? Geeze and we thought Steve Kean had no pedigree in the game....!'
10:49am Thu 1 Nov 12
Arte1875 says...
'Hi Sean, don't think we've met before and I don't really know much about you. How's about we talk about our careers to catch-up? Let's start with our 'nearly moments'. I would've won the Champions League but got injured just before the final, which we won by the way.'
'Yeah, well i lost in the semi final of the FA Cup once, Henning'.
'Unlucky. What about the League Cup? Here's my winners medal - i was captain that day you know....'
'Well I'm manager of the club that came REALLY close to getting to the final once, that must have really hurt them actually.'
'OK, what about Prem winners medals? I've 2......'
'The what? The Prem? Oh yeah, the board mentioned about once being there - never again though they said - far too much ambition showed that season, don't want a repeat! That's why they sing 'No Nay Never No More' probably isn't it Henning?
'Right Sean, this is getting a little embarrassing, what about international caps? That suitcase over there has my 100 in it.......Sean? What? Not even an Under21 cap? Geeze and we thought Steve Kean had no pedigree in the game....!'
10:50am Thu 1 Nov 12
CheshireRover says...
By supporting the club you're not becoming a major shareholder in Venkys, or offering to be the godparent of Shebby's kids, you're supporting a club that will still be there when all these people have moved on.
It's a game of football for goodness sake. Get a grip, give Berg a chance and our 100% Rovers backing, make Ewood a fortress once again, and bring back a proper atmosphere to the club. Berg will succeed or not, we'll be in the Premier League next season or not, but we'll still be Blackburn Rovers.
Have Leeds fans and Portsmouth fans given up on their clubs? No, and they've been through much worse than what we're experiencing. Ours might be more surreal but not as club threatening.
As for the backroom staff, they've done a great job over the past month of uncertainty. However much they and the players get paid, they're human beings and human beings don't deal well with uncertainty. So to hand over the reigns with us still in the top 6 is creditable - Berg's right to keep them on and assess them.
And I don't condone any of Hendry's off field activities, but no-one can argue our defence doesn't look better from front to back in the last four weeks - surely as defensive coach, he must have had an impact? Dann even looks like the quality centre half we were told we were getting.
Enough of the moaning, enough of the complaining, lets get on with enjoying Blackburn Rovers, enjoying being at Ewood, and enjoying the rest of the season.
Welcome to the madhouse Henning, the majority (and I mean true majority not Kean majority) of the fans wish you all the success in the world, as your success = our success.
COYB
10:51am Thu 1 Nov 12
zenoufthebirdcatcher says...
10:53am Thu 1 Nov 12
krazzi horse says...
..and lets **** on feel the noise at Ewood
10:53am Thu 1 Nov 12
Harwoodstblue says...
10:53am Thu 1 Nov 12
krazzi horse says...
..and lets **** on feel the noise at Ewood
10:53am Thu 1 Nov 12
1952 rover says...
10:54am Thu 1 Nov 12
reiko082 says...
Again, it's not the experienced and ruthless manager I wanted, but I remain fully behind Berg and the team.
Venkys out.
10:55am Thu 1 Nov 12
baz58 says...
WELCOME BACK HENNING....COYB.....
.
10:58am Thu 1 Nov 12
Gaz M says...
10:58am Thu 1 Nov 12
RoverInRotterdam says...
10:58am Thu 1 Nov 12
Gaz M says...
10:58am Thu 1 Nov 12
Mr Purple says...
Welcome back Henning. I'm looking forward to how you shape the squad over the coming weeks. We've finally got a manager after a TWO YEAR wait, so I am delighted. Now get your hands in your pockets Venkys and back our manager.
31 more sleeps!!!!!!
COYB
11:00am Thu 1 Nov 12
MxMave says...
Anyone satisfied with this has low standards.
11:03am Thu 1 Nov 12
owd nick says...
Black to his credit has tightened up one of the leakiest defences in the entire football league, this under extreme pressure because he was a stand in.
Surely that stands for something? i.e.. seven points in the last three games he was in charge, this with a team that obviously has no confidence, an half filled stadium and so called "fans" ready to kick off at the drop of an hat.
OK, not pretty, but we haven't had pretty football at Ewood since lard-arse took over.
But I bet you could have done so much better couldn't you? You and the rest of the moaners should have applied for the job.
Berg is right in what he his saying, any manager who goes into a new job needs to have a proper look at what assets he has at his disposal before deciding what to do.
He needs time and we all need to get behind him and the team and support them.
11:09am Thu 1 Nov 12
MxMave says...
11:10am Thu 1 Nov 12
roverinmanchstr says...
, still watch out for Mrs Desai........... Venkys can't change their spots...er, I mean Leopard..(Do I ??)
11:11am Thu 1 Nov 12
plymouthrover says...
11:15am Thu 1 Nov 12
Dickiepayshey says...
11:25am Thu 1 Nov 12
forever_rovers says...
We should ignore the dingle / trolls trying to stir trouble. Sad their lives are so empty they have nothing better to do.
Let's focus on this massive positive: for the first time since Sam we have a credible manager we can all back.
If you are not a Rovers fan (which means a supporter not a critic) please stay away from Ewood Park and this forum.
11:25am Thu 1 Nov 12
greenscreener says...
11:33am Thu 1 Nov 12
Chrissaces says...
We the majority are ROVERS fans and now actually feel slightly optimistic after 2 years of $hit... There is probably 3000 fans that want this to work to every single one of you lot who dont want it to work!
Do us all a favour, go and support burnleh because NOBODY wants to hear what you think... Miserable Tw@ts!
RTID
11:34am Thu 1 Nov 12
Abu dabi says...
11:37am Thu 1 Nov 12
Chrissaces says...
11:41am Thu 1 Nov 12
Chrissaces says...
RTID
11:42am Thu 1 Nov 12
stan the man says...
11:44am Thu 1 Nov 12
Abu dabi says...
11:44am Thu 1 Nov 12
Harwoodstblue says...
11:48am Thu 1 Nov 12
garyintandem says...
We are GOING UP we are GOING UP.
11:51am Thu 1 Nov 12
Chrissaces says...
RTID
12:18pm Thu 1 Nov 12
raflas says...
12:18pm Thu 1 Nov 12
bluefadingfast says...
12:18pm Thu 1 Nov 12
raflas says...
12:23pm Thu 1 Nov 12
bring back the good old days says...
I am not happy with Venkys tenure so far, but Henning is a new start for me and he deserves 100% support.
Yes he has criticised them, and it was fully deserved, but he has also put himself forward to these self same people in applying to manage and steer us in the right direction.
To claim he has turned coat and is now a stooge is very unfair and unjustified as I for one do not believe he of that sort.
I believe he is still passionate about our club, and is desperate/determined to put things right.
Anyone who thinks otherwise may as well stay away, as you are doing no one any favours. Not the team, the club, HB, all other supporters or yourselves for that matter.
12:24pm Thu 1 Nov 12
RUinsane says...
Anyway wheres that coffee sniffing nutter? Do you know he was up til 4am ranting about how you can tell all the PR accounts only work in office hours. No you complete TOOL, some people go to bed because they have JOBS
There has been a systematic campaign over the last 2 years that was started by some mischevious dingles, unfortunately for the more intelligent of us, the baton was taken up by some well meaning but not very bright individuals who now infest these sights and others infecting others with their poison.
My only hope is that most people with an ounce of grey matter can see through this rubbish for what it is. Instead of forming a protest group whilst the dingle monkeys who started all this by stealth sit back and p1ss their sides at your stupidity.
I at least admire the likes of midas and co who come on here and dish it out with their colours nailed to there chests, fair play to them. But the others who claim to be TRUE ROVERS FANS and then demand a boycott and the new manager hasn't even seen his office yet!!! Totally bizarre
OUT WITH MONKEYS.
Congratulations Henning and welcome back. The job here should be pretty straight forward with the squad we have with a minor tweak and an addition or two. Good luck and see you at ewood.
12:26pm Thu 1 Nov 12
chrisstuttard says...
Lets give him a chance and 100% backing.
COYB
12:30pm Thu 1 Nov 12
RUinsane says...
Chim Chiminee
12:31pm Thu 1 Nov 12
flagstone says...
12:31pm Thu 1 Nov 12
flagstone says...
12:36pm Thu 1 Nov 12
bring back the good old days says...
Come on, thats totally unrealistic. For me its start judging his peformance from maybe 4 or 5 games in.
If EB is good for the squad, he will be retained. If HB feels he needs another that will happen as it most clubs. It seems to me he should be retained, but thats only an opinion and I am not HB.
12:37pm Thu 1 Nov 12
bring back the good old days says...
Come on, thats totally unrealistic. For me its start judging his peformance from maybe 4 or 5 games in.
If EB is good for the squad, he will be retained. If HB feels he needs another that will happen as it most clubs. It seems to me he should be retained, but thats only an opinion and I am not HB.
12:40pm Thu 1 Nov 12
owd nick says...
I still don't trust them, they have to earn that trust, but in signing up Berg, someone who has been openly critical of them in the past, well, I actually see that as a huge step forward.
Seeing his interview on Sky this morning I was impressed by his honesty, even Shebby made sense and I never thought I would ever have said that.
We have a top 6 team even though we haven't played all that well, some decent players who must have been wondering what the hell was going on, and a new manager who has played at the highest level under some pretty decent managers.
What have we got to loose?
12:55pm Thu 1 Nov 12
GameRoverMan says...
Oh and good luck Henning!
12:57pm Thu 1 Nov 12
RUinsane says...
Q. Will Dick van Dyke be performing Me Ol Bam Boo at Burnleys first home game. Its one of my favourite numbers of his. If so can someone film it on there mobile and post it on Youtube as I will be unable to attend your sh1thole.
Chim Chiminee.
12:58pm Thu 1 Nov 12
SaffaRover says...
Can't have the players running around with no sponsor on their shirt, looks amateurish.
1:00pm Thu 1 Nov 12
Sandnes-Boy says...
and in English
welcome to Blackburn Henning Berg.
A very brave move you have made. Good Luck!!
Im wondering, Where will I get the best bets for two Norwegian Premier League Managers in 2013/2014 season. (Berg and Solbakken) and possible 3 from 2014/2015!!
1:03pm Thu 1 Nov 12
BJS says...
1:14pm Thu 1 Nov 12
ossyrover73 says...
You are fully entitled to your opinion but dont bleed all over us on here like some kind of marter just do as you have suggested swich to the dark side and stay their you might like it.
I know you could get a sandwhich board and walk round and round spouting your negativity that the Rovers world as we know it is NIGH!!!!!!
1:23pm Thu 1 Nov 12
A Darener says...
1:28pm Thu 1 Nov 12
smellthecoffee says...
.
BOYCOTT!!!!
1:29pm Thu 1 Nov 12
forever_rovers says...
There are also a few dingle / trolls who pretend to be Rovers fans.
I suspect the best way to get rid of them on the forum is to ignore them. The attention is their fuel.
Going Up!
1:31pm Thu 1 Nov 12
A Darener says...
1:32pm Thu 1 Nov 12
smellthecoffee says...
1:35pm Thu 1 Nov 12
owd nick says...
Dychehead.
1:39pm Thu 1 Nov 12
smellthecoffee says...
.
I THINK SOMEONE WITHIN THE LET (WHO HAS THE MEANS TO REMOVE MESSAGES) HAS BEEN GOT TO....WILL YOU BE ORDERING AN INTERNAL INQUIRY??
1:42pm Thu 1 Nov 12
smellthecoffee says...
1:44pm Thu 1 Nov 12
smellthecoffee says...
1:44pm Thu 1 Nov 12
A Darener says...
1:46pm Thu 1 Nov 12
tootsio11 says...
always glass half empty with you....
AVB near perfect record with porto went to chelsea all fans hailing him the new special one how long did he last?
moral of the story is no matter who we got whether it have been halloway/redknapp/sc
huster etc etc etc knowbody knows what will happen its a results business
i for one am satisfied that the person in charge has blackburn at heart and before all this 'look what he said about the owners earlier in the year' starts go and actually have a full read at what he said
RTID REAL SUPPORTERS STAND UP AND GET BEHIND HENNING AND THE TEAM!
1:48pm Thu 1 Nov 12
owd nick says...
Simple question mate, what effect is your ranting and raving on here doing apart from shortening your life and giving you RSI of the fingers and left wrist? lol
It's a done deed, accept it and get behind the team or simply don't go down to Ewood again.
1:49pm Thu 1 Nov 12
inflightmagazine says...
1:49pm Thu 1 Nov 12
smellthecoffee says...
1:53pm Thu 1 Nov 12
smellthecoffee says...
1:55pm Thu 1 Nov 12
drunken donut says...
1:55pm Thu 1 Nov 12
A Darener says...
1:55pm Thu 1 Nov 12
noddymcleod says...
As to what Berg said some months ago and how to square that with his acceptance of the job - well that's not too difficult to explain.
At the time of the first quotes, the LET and everyone else in footie journalism were phoning round to get criticism of Venky's disastrous reign. Berg let go with both barrels with no ulterior motive, surpising many of us, who had him down as a steady, mild, diplomatic guy. I assumed that he was displaying real passion for the club and credit to him for that.
He has clearly followed the sorry saga. When the job becomes vacant he applies. How many of us in our jobs and professional lives have'nt /wouldn't do the same ? Criticised a set-up but then taken the chance to take over and run things as we think they should be run.
Of course, a huge doubt remains whether Venkys and Shabby will indeed allow him to do so and given their track record fans are quite entitled to be skeptical - I'm sure Berg himslef is, and as far as possible sought reassuraces. He's taking a risk, too for a club he is clearly very fond of. So good luck, Henning, welcome back, I'll be there for the Brummie game... and that will do for now.
2:01pm Thu 1 Nov 12
smellthecoffee says...
2:02pm Thu 1 Nov 12
owd nick says...
You remind me of Kenny Everett's Mr Angry.
2:04pm Thu 1 Nov 12
smellthecoffee says...
2:08pm Thu 1 Nov 12
owd nick says...
You remind me of Kenny Everett's Mr Angry.
2:09pm Thu 1 Nov 12
merlinrabbit says...
2:11pm Thu 1 Nov 12
kenbro says...
Do you ever leave your keyboard ?
A year ago, many on here were saying "why don't former players speak out against Venkys ?". Well, Berg did. He was one of very few who did. Venkys know what he said back then and must realise that they are not getting another yesman. Perhaps they have finally realised that, to get them out of the mire that they have created, they need someone who knows about football at the highest level, and will tell them the unvarnished facts. Sam Allardyce would have done that, but he was swept away in that initial bout of poorly advised stupidity by the owners.
All contributors are entitled to state their opinions, but your continued rantings add little to a reasoned debate.
2:16pm Thu 1 Nov 12
roverinmanchstr says...
2:19pm Thu 1 Nov 12
Nuttall Street says...
1. Yes, I did complain under lard arse. (Good name by the way).
2. Yes, I could have done better myself. In fact I could easily have done a lot better.
I will certainly give Berg a good chance, but I will not put up with listening to bull from the manager saying whatever suits him in the moment like some politician.
2:22pm Thu 1 Nov 12
RUinsane says...
Do you wear a hockey mask and orange overalls?
2:28pm Thu 1 Nov 12
lewis 87 says...
2:38pm Thu 1 Nov 12
GAZHAY says...
2:48pm Thu 1 Nov 12
Abu dabi says...
2:48pm Thu 1 Nov 12
lewis 87 says...
Type a:
• booing Murphy, Orr , Lowe , kazim
• writing berg off already
• threatening to boycott AGAIN
• actually thinking redknapp wud come
Your all brainless, delusional w#*#*#s
Type b :
• who will get behind berg
•Who will cheers Murphy wen comin on
•who thinks Lowe is one of rovers best players, he runs his socks off every game puts in a shift every time
• who won't sing berg out, black out
Who will get down too Ewood grt behind their team and cheers them on. New manager new start
2:48pm Thu 1 Nov 12
stick to football says...
Some will still be at it if we beat Man Utd for the Premier League title and won a Cup so dont waste your time reaponding to such individuals - nothing will change their opinions they should be in Politics
2:48pm Thu 1 Nov 12
lewis 87 says...
Type a:
• booing Murphy, Orr , Lowe , kazim
• writing berg off already
• threatening to boycott AGAIN
• actually thinking redknapp wud come
Your all brainless, delusional w#*#*#s
Type b :
• who will get behind berg
•Who will cheers Murphy wen comin on
•who thinks Lowe is one of rovers best players, he runs his socks off every game puts in a shift every time
• who won't sing berg out, black out
Who will get down too Ewood grt behind their team and cheers them on. New manager new start
2:49pm Thu 1 Nov 12
lewis 87 says...
Type a:
• booing Murphy, Orr , Lowe , kazim
• writing berg off already
• threatening to boycott AGAIN
• actually thinking redknapp wud come
Your all brainless, delusional w#*#*#s
Type b :
• who will get behind berg
•Who will cheers Murphy wen comin on
•who thinks Lowe is one of rovers best players, he runs his socks off every game puts in a shift every time
• who won't sing berg out, black out
Who will get down too Ewood grt behind their team and cheers them on. New manager new start
2:49pm Thu 1 Nov 12
lewis 87 says...
Type a:
• booing Murphy, Orr , Lowe , kazim
• writing berg off already
• threatening to boycott AGAIN
• actually thinking redknapp wud come
Your all brainless, delusional w#*#*#s
Type b :
• who will get behind berg
•Who will cheers Murphy wen comin on
•who thinks Lowe is one of rovers best players, he runs his socks off every game puts in a shift every time
• who won't sing berg out, black out
Who will get down too Ewood grt behind their team and cheers them on. New manager new start
2:49pm Thu 1 Nov 12
lewis 87 says...
Type a:
• booing Murphy, Orr , Lowe , kazim
• writing berg off already
• threatening to boycott AGAIN
• actually thinking redknapp wud come
Your all brainless, delusional w#*#*#s
Type b :
• who will get behind berg
•Who will cheers Murphy wen comin on
•who thinks Lowe is one of rovers best players, he runs his socks off every game puts in a shift every time
• who won't sing berg out, black out
Who will get down too Ewood grt behind their team and cheers them on. New manager new start
2:49pm Thu 1 Nov 12
backum says...
2:58pm Thu 1 Nov 12
Abu dabi says...
2:59pm Thu 1 Nov 12
raflas says...
3:03pm Thu 1 Nov 12
benal13 says...
3:03pm Thu 1 Nov 12
DanBlackburn says...
There are a large number of unknown names on this board all of a sudden and we all understand how little Venkys and their puppets rate our intelligence.
I for one feel just the same as I did before the appointment of Berg, sad and disconsolate at the state of the club. No atmosphere and poor crowds at Ewood, no shirt sponsor, limited corporate sponsorship in general and a stagnant air of decline.
Yes I renewed my season ticket after Kean left but the whole thing just feels hapless and hopeless. Can any of us really say we feel the same about the club since these criminals took over? They have created a tangible gulf between fans and club. We are all tired of their b+llsh+t.
As for Berg an unexperienced coach whose first priority is to praise the owners and board. Sound familiar?
It certainly doesn't shout "ambition" does it? It whispers "cheap".
I hope I am proved wrong.
3:03pm Thu 1 Nov 12
DanBlackburn says...
There are a large number of unknown names on this board all of a sudden and we all understand how little Venkys and their puppets rate our intelligence.
I for one feel just the same as I did before the appointment of Berg, sad and disconsolate at the state of the club. No atmosphere and poor crowds at Ewood, no shirt sponsor, limited corporate sponsorship in general and a stagnant air of decline.
Yes I renewed my season ticket after Kean left but the whole thing just feels hapless and hopeless. Can any of us really say we feel the same about the club since these criminals took over? They have created a tangible gulf between fans and club. We are all tired of their b+llsh+t.
As for Berg an unexperienced coach whose first priority is to praise the owners and board. Sound familiar?
It certainly doesn't shout "ambition" does it? It whispers "cheap".
I hope I am proved wrong.
3:05pm Thu 1 Nov 12
wampam says...
3:09pm Thu 1 Nov 12
earwego says...
3:12pm Thu 1 Nov 12
smellthecoffee says...
3:20pm Thu 1 Nov 12
smellthecoffee says...
3:26pm Thu 1 Nov 12
smellthecoffee says...
vo"....it was Beamo...Beamo...Beam
o on the Perspex scoreboard in the 80's/early 90's you clowns...PRICELESS!!
3:32pm Thu 1 Nov 12
RUinsane says...
When Kean was in charge it was apparent to many that the guy was way out of his depth so I took the opportunity to investigate Keans background.
The guy made 6 professional appearances in the UK in his whole career. 6, that is three less professional appearnces than Ali Dia who souness gave a pro contract to at southampton because he said he was georgi weahs cousin. Ali Dia made 9 professional appearances in the uk.
So we can conclude that as Ali Dia was eventually found out to be a conman and not a footballer at all we can say that Kean was a conman and he too was also never a footballer. Taking into account his track record of telling porkies, he dicovered Phil Jones you know as we were going to let him go deemed not good enough, was one of many.
So we have gone from a confidence trickster to a Nowegien international former captain who has won everything in his career.
Is there therefore grounds to be a bit more cheerful? You bet your arse there is. Conman Kean out. Onwards and upwards
3:35pm Thu 1 Nov 12
egbutnobacon says...
3:36pm Thu 1 Nov 12
azza234 says...
3:36pm Thu 1 Nov 12
RUinsane says...
3:36pm Thu 1 Nov 12
jogalot says...
If indeed you KNOW that Anderson is Berg's agent then it sheds a very different light on things. But YOU DON'T KNOW! And you also DON'T KNOW MOST OF WHAT YOU CLAIM. YOU JUST MAKE IT UP!
If you KNEW what you were talking about, you would have taken this golden opportunity to inform the Ewood faithful and get them on your side and respect your opinion. But you live in a FANTASY WORLD! It's all make believe and poppycock.
But you know what? I have a house for sale. It's fantastic, beautiful, incredible. It is worth £2million but I am feeling really generous and I will give it you in return for £10,000. Just put your email address in a reply, smelly, and I will be in touch. All you need to do is give me a down payment of £1000 only and I will send you full details of the house. This is a fantastic opportunity for you, believe me. Believe me, this is the best opportunity you will ever get. Believe me, all other houses are pathetic by comparison. Believe me when I say that I think you are perfect for this house, you and my offer are totally matched for each other. Do it now - send me £1000, it will be the best thing you've ever done!
3:40pm Thu 1 Nov 12
earwego says...
3:41pm Thu 1 Nov 12
RUinsane says...
Chim Chiminee
3:52pm Thu 1 Nov 12
no ney never says...
' Henn on board: New Blackburn boss Berg goes into reverse ferret mode after criticism of Venky's
Six months ago he said anyone would be mad to work for them...but now Henning Berg says Venky's are the perfect owners' - Dailymirror.co.uk
Looks like kean...sounds like kean...then it must be another...oh dear!
cluck cluck pwoar
3:53pm Thu 1 Nov 12
Is Eckersley playing? says...
4:00pm Thu 1 Nov 12
owd nick says...
Fact - Kean has gone, that is what Mullen's mob and the rest of the moaners on here wanted, but they keep on moaning. lol.
Fact - we need a new manager that isn't tainted by what has gone on over the last two years, we have one who has been critical of the owners and regime at Ewood, you can't get less tainted than that.
As I said earlier I don't trust Venky's but at the end of the day they actually own Blackburn Rovers Football Club and they do appear to be attempting put things right.
I can't argue with you about the gulf they have created, because you are right, but there is an old saying; "It takes two to Tango" and we, the fans have a part to play in closing that gulf, because some of us helped turn it into a chasm.
And constantly sniping at a new manager, deciding he will be an instant failure because he isn't who they wanted, is nothing short of pathetic.
**** in fact.
We have to give the guy a chance to prove himself, he has played and won things at the highest level, he has played for one of the best managers in the world.
Surely he deserves that?
4:06pm Thu 1 Nov 12
NO NAY NEVER says...
Another point, if you go for a job and you get to interview stage knowing the other candidates may be well known within that company but you have a good interview and come accross really well would you want to be given a chance if they decided to give it to you, I would, so what is the diffference here? some of the names mention, Mick McCarthy got Wolves relegated, Hollaway got Blackpool relagated as well as getting promoted, even Shearer couldnt stop Newcastle being relegated why would you want to to put these people above Berg.
All I know is the fans needs to get behind Berg the team, I will get behind them and we should all be pushing for promotion in the same direction!!
NO NAY NEVER!!
4:07pm Thu 1 Nov 12
Harwoodstblue says...
4:11pm Thu 1 Nov 12
jack denials says...
1. You are going to remain in the Championship,
2. You are going to lose the remaining Premiership quality players in the summer transfer window,
3. You may get into the playoffs in a season or two time, and finally
4. When you do return, it won’t be as a former premiership quality team (like Newcastle United, who really were in a class of their own), but as a Championship team with Championship players.
Oh yeah one thing that won’t change is; the lack of fans turning upto Rovers matches.
4:14pm Thu 1 Nov 12
RUinsane says...
4:15pm Thu 1 Nov 12
gleechy says...
If people have good oposing views and are told to shut up or support Bumly, you're not going to get a good picture of true feelings regarding this appointment.
If childish morons want to shout others down who offer a decent opinion, they are the ones spoiling the site, not people who speak from the heart.
It's a shame the loud agressive posters don't use that agression against the owners and cause of the destruction, but maybe that would involve thought,which might be a step too far for some.
4:16pm Thu 1 Nov 12
NO NAY NEVER says...
4:19pm Thu 1 Nov 12
benal13 says...
4:25pm Thu 1 Nov 12
RUinsane says...
Class
Chim Chiminee me ol china
4:25pm Thu 1 Nov 12
Harwoodstblue says...
4:32pm Thu 1 Nov 12
jack denials says...
4:34pm Thu 1 Nov 12
Abu dabi says...
4:34pm Thu 1 Nov 12
greenscreener says...
Back in your box Jack.
4:35pm Thu 1 Nov 12
dangerous dave says...
OUT WITH SHAW AGNEW BLACK SINGH HENDRY
4:35pm Thu 1 Nov 12
RUinsane says...
4:41pm Thu 1 Nov 12
earwego says...
4:42pm Thu 1 Nov 12
RUinsane says...
I bet its Mickey mouse celtic would I be correct? Tell them to join a proper league and lets see how they fair instead of them playing the blind school every week and thinking they are ace.
4:44pm Thu 1 Nov 12
jack denials says...
You don't know anything about me mate... I support a club where fans don't hide their shirts behind their jackets, a club where the number one selling christmas present is still the home shirt and where fans pack the stadium to the top, even when we are playing in the mickey mouse cup.
4:45pm Thu 1 Nov 12
jack denials says...
4:47pm Thu 1 Nov 12
Cluster Bomb says...
4:47pm Thu 1 Nov 12
Cluster Bomb says...
4:47pm Thu 1 Nov 12
jack denials says...
4:49pm Thu 1 Nov 12
NO NAY NEVER says...
4:49pm Thu 1 Nov 12
jack denials says...
4:52pm Thu 1 Nov 12
jack denials says...
4:52pm Thu 1 Nov 12
Harwoodstblue says...
4:54pm Thu 1 Nov 12
ossydingle says...
4:54pm Thu 1 Nov 12
earwego says...
4:56pm Thu 1 Nov 12
greenscreener says...
My apologies, but kudos to you for the brilliant dngle impression. Coming on here just to fling a few cheap shots with no real facts at all, you certainly had me fooled.
Now I read your post again the clues were all there, spelling and counting to 4, bit advanced for a turf moor monkey.
4:59pm Thu 1 Nov 12
RUinsane says...
5:01pm Thu 1 Nov 12
jack denials says...
5:03pm Thu 1 Nov 12
jack denials says...
5:05pm Thu 1 Nov 12
owd nick says...
I for one can't see him being any different as a manager.
And lets face it guys, if we can get everyone pulling in the same direction for once there is absolutely nothing to fear in this division from what I have seen so far.
Its a general consensus that we have been playing poorly and yet we are in the top 6 and just off the pace, just imagine what could happen if Berg can get us organised and playing to our strengths for once.
5:06pm Thu 1 Nov 12
Rovers75 says...
So desperate, you have now resorted to posting what Berg said 4 months ago. Guess what dingle, he changed his mind.
I'd be more concerned that you don't lose your cup finals again, instead of coming on here proving how desperate you are to prove Bonlehs worth as a football club.
Bonleh - 2nd best, the poor relation, the minnow, the underdog.
Love and kisses gobsh1te x x x x
5:08pm Thu 1 Nov 12
RUinsane says...
Do I really give a flying fook?
You can't be that proud of wearing it on the outside if you stay in the closet.
5:08pm Thu 1 Nov 12
Rovers75 says...
5:11pm Thu 1 Nov 12
gleechy says...
5:11pm Thu 1 Nov 12
Harwoodstblue says...
5:13pm Thu 1 Nov 12
French Rover says...
Allez les Bleus!
5:21pm Thu 1 Nov 12
A Darener says...
I have seen many managers come and go over the years from Johnny Carey to He who should not be named. All except .... Tried their best for the club. Some failed, a few succeeded. So come on give HB a chance. We should know by Christmas which it is to be. Success or failure!
As for Saturday, come on you blues!!
Get into em!
5:22pm Thu 1 Nov 12
BlueSkies says...
Still not sure who owns the club though. Can't imagine Venkys sanctioning the Murphy, Gomes, Utuhu and the Portugeezers' deals, that stinks of agents pulling the strings to me.
We have to go with what we have though, or not go, as the case may be, and only time will tell who was right and who was wrong.
I'm tired of the boycott boycott boycott tirades and Hendry's financial misdemeanours and fan fighting fan. It's become very boring.
Support Berg and the team or, don't. There's more to life than football.
5:24pm Thu 1 Nov 12
midas says...
5:28pm Thu 1 Nov 12
A Darener says...
But I realise I cannot possibly get this Dingle shower as high as 11th but it will be nice taking their money.
5:33pm Thu 1 Nov 12
ossydingle says...
5:35pm Thu 1 Nov 12
A Darener says...
5:37pm Thu 1 Nov 12
RUinsane says...
can you film mr van dyke doing the penguin dance from mary poppins at half time for us where he pulls his kecks down, its hilarious. Please post it on You tube as we can't get to your sh1thole until Dec 2nd. thanks midas me ol china.
Chim Chimenee
5:41pm Thu 1 Nov 12
RUinsane says...
5:50pm Thu 1 Nov 12
ossyrover1 says...
5:54pm Thu 1 Nov 12
Roverlad says...
As supporters we wanted rid of kean , he's gone.
We wanted a manager who has a love of the club , we have.
We have a manager who's had a successfull career .
Lets be honest no body knows if he's going to be a good manager for us, but shouldn't we give him the chance. Surely all we want is for the team to get promoted and be managed properly. If Berg manages this then it's a job done. Personally I couldn't care less if Ronald McDonald was manager as long as it had the desired affect on the team.
Lets give berg a chance and show the world that us Rovers fans are the best, and are not bitter and twisted. Lets actually unite now and try to enjoy our club again
5:57pm Thu 1 Nov 12
doomchanter says...
You are stuck in the "chumpionship" and that is where you will stay.
Relax and enjoy supporting your club.
See you in a months time!
5:59pm Thu 1 Nov 12
uo and at 'em says...
stay away of you don't like it. we're 5th and with more integration will be in an automatic promotion position. Good enough this season!
6:11pm Thu 1 Nov 12
RUinsane says...
6:13pm Thu 1 Nov 12
RUinsane says...
6:30pm Thu 1 Nov 12
guiderover says...
6:50pm Thu 1 Nov 12
smellthecoffee says...
6:51pm Thu 1 Nov 12
Iiii1111 says...
7:27pm Thu 1 Nov 12
RUinsane says...
Do they hold board meetings on the " mothership "
8:00pm Thu 1 Nov 12
Fyrover says...
8:11pm Thu 1 Nov 12
smellthecoffee says...
8:13pm Thu 1 Nov 12
Captain Dreckley says...
8:20pm Thu 1 Nov 12
smellthecoffee says...
8:38pm Thu 1 Nov 12
roverfor60years says...
“They’ve made many changes and the club is going in the right direction,” he said. “They’ve taken some very important steps to move this club forward by putting money in for players…and also made changes in management. It's good action.”
Oh dear. I would much rather have heard him say “They have assured me I will have full control over transfers and team affairs.”
This does not sit well in my thoughts. I pray I am wrong.
8:47pm Thu 1 Nov 12
ossydingle says...
8:48pm Thu 1 Nov 12
Fyrover says...
8:49pm Thu 1 Nov 12
RUinsane says...
9:03pm Thu 1 Nov 12
roverfor60years says...
9:17pm Thu 1 Nov 12
greenscreener says...
These days we could probably trade you some chicken for a cheap pair of Nikes.
9:18pm Thu 1 Nov 12
baldie says...
The way certain posters keep on attacking him makes me think they are using this forum for their own gain.
There's something very sinister about it.
9:31pm Thu 1 Nov 12
RUinsane says...
Colin has been declared bankrupt, he has an order against him, he is complying with that order, but for some thats not enough.
They were gloating because their campaign resulted in ESPN letting him go. Do they not realise if he aint earning he aint paying anything back?
I don't know some people are just to dim to take it in
9:45pm Thu 1 Nov 12
whappen says...
All we need is someone to sponsor us not having a shirt sponsor, that'd be win-win.
9:58pm Thu 1 Nov 12
greenscreener says...
Regular readers will know that what they did was exactly what many on here had been calling for for weeks, they dropped Danny Murphy, and put Etuhu and Lowe in front of the back four.
Murphy was off the pace, he had no running and no tackling in him, which meant our defence was too often being overloaded by opposition midfielders just running at them.
We now have a more robust 'back six' but a bigger midfield gap to fill behind Rhodes, hence theres a lack of attacking support which is restricting his opportunities.
As the man said, its not rocket science, Keans loyalty to Murphy was the problem here. Thankfully Berg comes in with no baggage, its a clean slate for everyone.
10:08pm Thu 1 Nov 12
Nuttall Street says...
in many of the posts favouring Berg's appointment I see a great anxiety to be relieved of the distress of the last two years since those Indian vaginas took over, but sadly, I think Berg's appointment portends more troubles to come.
10:15pm Thu 1 Nov 12
Nuttall Street says...
in many of the posts favouring Berg's appointment I see a great anxiety to be relieved of the distress of the last two years since those Indian vaginas took over, but sadly, I think Berg's appointment portends more troubles to come.
Incidentally, no one would argue that Berg is a "big name". In fact Berg is not even a medium sized name. He is a miniscule name in the management arena. So what was all that nonsense from Shabby and the Venkys about all the "big name" applications? These despicable people just cannot resist lying at every turn, can they.
10:17pm Thu 1 Nov 12
i8dingles says...
10:32pm Thu 1 Nov 12
kazluvsrovers says...
11:50pm Thu 1 Nov 12
handyamBRFC says...
We all need to get behind him and the team.
He was a good solid professional
and I hope he brings in some decent new players from his area of the world. ( Scandinavia )
BRFC can really win promotion this year providing we all get together and support the team, so come on lets get promoted together.
Ok, we need some players....
what players would you recommend to HB..?
What players are not good enough..?
I believe we need a good left back, a right back and a fast winger
plus a midfield general who should be fast and youngish
we don't need any players over 30 years of age for sure.
I would drop Danny Murphy, and put Etuhu and Lowe in front of the back four. However, we will need to buy a strong midfield general as i see Lowe as a stop gap for the time being.
Murphy, like Dunn has no pace, no running and no tackling in him, which means our defense is often being overloaded by opposition midfielders just running at them.
With Etuhu / Lowe, we have a more robust 'back six' which means less goals conceded but this creates a bigger problem as there's no one to feed the strikers. Therefore fewer goals scored. Hence, bigger midfield gap to fill behind Rhodes, hence there's a lack of attacking support which is restricting striking opportunities.
So come you Rovers fans, lets get behind the team and show were all together on the road to promotion soon.
4:51am Fri 2 Nov 12
no ney never says...
2. Your squad proved they too are not premiership quality players hence your relegation.
3. You will begin sliding out of the play offs.
4.The only time we made it to the prem we did it off the back of endeavour on little money. The only time you ever made it to the prem you had to buy your way.
cluck cluck pwoar
5:19am Fri 2 Nov 12
no ney never says...
You don't like us coming on here reminding you of your delusions of granduer. You are the ones desperatly trying to cling on to dreams of yesteryear. The only thing your no.1 in is not having any retort other thjan trying to call us desperate. If the cap fits!
cluck cluck pwoar
5:48am Fri 2 Nov 12
whappen says...
The heejut Singh is just that, a heejut.
Shaw was the same when Sky caught him going in to Ewood; HB gave the best interview of any manager he's ever interviewed, apparently. Bearing in mind who he's interviewed in the past, that can hardly be described as a glowing endorsement.
The disappointment was etched all over his face.
And just a word of advice heejut (2), if you are going to pretend to be chairman of a professional football club, tidy yourself up FFS. You looked like the f@cking caretaker locking up for the night. Sadly, you sounded like one too.
Unless you're just worrying now your main ally has gone.
Hopefully Venkys have seen the light and get rid of hangers on like Shaw and Agnew, although I'm not confident they have. Let's hope as well HB sees through Hendry and gets rid, be it for football reasons or not. He shouldn't be at the club, full stop.
6:40am Fri 2 Nov 12
bypass06 says...
http://www.bbc.co.uk
/sport/0/football/20
168137
7:03am Fri 2 Nov 12
Dan11 says...
The Venkys have not covered themselves in glory, but they have spent significant money in the summer and chopped the donut, so they are starting to move things in the right direction.
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Rover for ever
8:44am Fri 2 Nov 12
jack denials says...
9:00am Fri 2 Nov 12
greenscreener says...
9:08am Fri 2 Nov 12
ghost of sceptic says...
9:22am Fri 2 Nov 12
Abu dabi says...
9:49am Fri 2 Nov 12
Abu dabi says...
11:10am Fri 2 Nov 12
handyamBRFC says...
Lets hope he can bring in a few players from his side of the world. a few players that can make the difference and take us back up.
Regards BRFC & Venkeys, its about time true fans realized that the club has been in a state of transition and hopefully we have turned that corner.
Its pointless blaming everyone within the club.
Its now time to stick together and support the club, we need the fans, owners, management and players all together.
We know that we cant compete with the major clubs in England but we can get up there back in premiership and stay there where we belong.
By comparison with major clubs in England, BRFC are a small town club who have been elevated to the premier league due to Jack Walker and his money. Without him BRFC would be languishing in the lower leagues.
For the last 2 decades Blackburn have secured their status as a premier league club. They are an established club with ''Premier'' written all over. They deserve to be up there. Their record speaks for itself over the last 20 years....check the stats.....!!
Unfortunately, a few teams have to go down every year and this time round it was BRFC. But we will be back hopefully at the first attempt.
Fortunately, BRFC should be head and shoulders better than the others in the championship and should come up sooner rather than later. With the playing staff at their disposal it should be a formality.
We just need a few more solid players, like a left back, a right back, a fast winger and a central midfield general to boss the center and provide link up with the strikers....what do you think...????
what players do we need.?
what players are not good enough..?
what players have you noticed who we should be buying.?
what players can we buy in January..?
Also..........
The problems did not start with Venkeys taking over, rather the issues were that the Walker family after ''Our Jack'' did not want to back BRFC in the manner that 'Our Jack Walker' did.
The demise began from when the family of Jack walker were not prepared to back BRFC in the manner that OUR Jack Walker would have expected.
The family had been secretly trying to sell BRFC secretly just after the death of Jack Walker....That's a disgrace.
The problems of BRFC started from that point on wards.
BRFC waited for many months / years to find some buyers but to no avail.
It seemed no one wanted to buy the club. Eventually Venkeys bought the club.
Actually BRFC were fortunate that Venkeys did buy as there did not seem to be any other interest at all.
BRFC had no choice as the family of Jack Walker wanted to get rid of the (BRFC) family jewels.
Hence, the real anger should be directed at the Walker family who let down 'Jack' and let down the fans and the club.
They did not care less about who they sold the club to as long as they got their money.
In fact, many offers did come from Americans and other Europeans but they were so low that the Walker family would have made massive losses.
The only reason they sold to the Indians was that the Venkeys were New to this game, didn't know anything and extremely naive.
The walker family rubbed their hands in glee when Venkeys made such a silly offer as to satisfy their financial demands.
Where was the anger then.....when the Walker family were selling out getting rid of this club, your and our club and 'Jacks'
They let us down and have now run away.....!!!
We need to get used to the idea that foreigners own our football clubs,
If the people of Blackburn were so interested why did we not come up with a plan for the club together with the Jack Walker foundation and family.
Unfortunately, the Walker family were not interested in selling to the people as they would have not got much money from the people of Blackburn. They would have been lucky to get a penny.
And the Walker family sold as they knew it was time to stop bank rolling BRFC and get as much as they possibly could , which they did and have now disappeared. away from BRFC.
We now have owners who are investing and hopefully will continue to do so, we all need to get together and act as one voice and for sure we will achieve what we all want.
so that's what we should all remember at BRFC.
Finally, Real football fans are those who stick through Good and bad times.
I ask ...you BRFC supporters...Are you a real BRFC fan...???
You can’t always be winners
And compared to some premier teams we are really small but good enough to get into and stay in premiership
Let’s be positive and get on with our job as supporters
Let’s get behind the team and playing staff and BRFC
And this should lead us to GLORY and the premiership.....
SIMPLE
11:11am Fri 2 Nov 12
keithnewton2 says...
We're stuck with Venkys for while yet and will have to endure Shabby too. Hopefully Berg will get rid of Hendry and bring some good honest values back as he's not connected with Anderson et al either.
He's got Rovers history too so he understands the club and its fans. Great to have somebody who does for once!
3:32pm Fri 2 Nov 12
jack denials says...
I've bl**dy mentioned my team in the original comment.
3:39pm Fri 2 Nov 12
A Darener says...
3:47pm Fri 2 Nov 12
greenscreener says...
5:02pm Fri 2 Nov 12
Rovers75 says...
It's hardly surprising really. The last 30 odd years have been very grim for you dingles, so you grasp at what you can to comfort your minds Bonleh are important. Well your not. You seem to think posting tosh about speakers at Ewood to boost the crowd noise or quoting what Berg said in May, gains some mini victory for your scruffy club.
I'm glad to hear you're still on track in your progress but unlike you lot with Rovers, we tend not to give a sh1t what's going on down the dingle dome, only to laugh at your pure anger of our domination in a rivalry we relish but you exist for.
Delusions of grandeur?
17 years of top flight football, with a couple major trophies thrown in for good measure means we set our sites higher than you easily pleased lizards.
What shall we discuss next, when you took 9 million to Wembley? Or when you beat Utd in the Prem?
Big kisses again desperado x x x
5:59pm Fri 2 Nov 12
French Blue&White says...
6:03pm Fri 2 Nov 12
no ney never says...
'we tend not to give a sh1t what's going on down the dingle dome'...well that's not what is recorded in the archives on this website. Seems most you lot began withdrawing from posting your vile nasty comments on Burnley articles when the signs of your clubs demise began to show. You are fast running out of reasons to feel this so call 'domination' you delude yourself with. At the time of our relegation, you could give it but now you can't take it.
Your sights are not set higher, jack walker simply had plenty of money to put into the club. All clubs with such benefactors are able to buy better players and management as many are proving, your sights are set no higher than any other club in the country whatever their budget.
The walkers are long gone and its showing how you cope as a football club in the modern era without him. pss poor.
cluck cluck pwoar.
6:09pm Fri 2 Nov 12
A Darener says...
But always superior to you!
7:10pm Fri 2 Nov 12
no ney never says...
cluck cluck pwoar
7:45pm Fri 2 Nov 12
A Darener says...
7:55pm Fri 2 Nov 12
Rovers75 says...
Just that paragraph of utter comedy proves beyond doubt what you're all about. If posting sh1t like that isn't trying to gain some sort of mini victory to try and prove your worth as a football club, I don't know what is.
If I could be bothered, I'd remind you of the facts that really matter in judging the worth of a club whilst you parp on about male cheerleaders and loud speakers!
The only club laughing at the goings on at Ewood over the last 2 years are Bonleh. Why? Because you're the only club so bitter and twisted with envy and anger, you assume everyone else has the same opinion. Also ironic you should mention the words vile and nasty, when it's actually Bonleh that thrive on some fantasy reputation of having a fanatical hardcore fan base (whatever), the most embarrassing of which are that group of middle aged p1ssed up scrubbers who call them selves the suicide squad! Priceless.
Our sights are not set higher? Our sights are set no higher than any other club, whatever the budget?
So Peterboroughs sites are set on the Premiership like ours? What the fook are you on?!
Showing how we cope in the modern era? What?! More comedy.
Jack Walkers money was gone well over 10 years ago, in which time we've held our own quite well I'd say (and thrown in a league cup and 5 derby wins for good measure).
You need to be more concerned about which lower league clubs gonna take you're manager off you when he realises he's joined a club who have about as much ambition as a wheelie bin.
Big kisses again you shell suit wearing filth bag...go and clean that dog sh1t off your Rockports x x x x ;)
P.S. Don't bother replying, I'm bored of reading your sewerage.
9:56pm Fri 2 Nov 12
MarkCrowy says...
1:23pm Sat 3 Nov 12
no ney never says...
Maybe its the unprovoked insults you throw out and the impression that you are trying to convince yourself more than anyone else, that give it away. Its why i said...if the cap fits. Or do you not know what that means either?
cluck cluck pwoar.
2:14pm Mon 12 Nov 12
Whittle Wilky says...
I hope Black will stay to support him. But he can save some cash by getting rid of the useless scottish lump called a defensive coach.