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Robinson eyes Ewood stay
8:50am Tuesday 4th December 2012 in News
By Chris Flanagan, Sports reporter
Paul Robinson
PAUL Robinson has asked Blackburn Rovers for clarification on his future at Ewood Park – with his agent insisting the goalkeeper still wants to stay providing he is not replaced in January.
Rovers continue to be linked with an attempt to bring Brad Friedel back to the club after making an enquiry before the recent closure of the loan window.
The 41-year-old American played alongside new Rovers boss Henning Berg during his eight-year spell at Ewood Park and has now lost his place at Tottenham to Hugo Lloris, who has started the club’s last five games.
Robinson produced some fine saves in Sunday’s East Lancashire derby draw at Burnley and has been Rovers’ regular keeper since his arrival in 2008.
The former England international is understood to be keen to find out whether he remains in the club’s long-term plans, as speculation over a move for Friedel rumbles on.
Robinson’s agent Rob Segal says his client doesn’t want to leave Ewood Park but admits Robinson’s hand may be forced if Rovers brought in Friedel and then replaced the 33-year-old in goal.
“Paul would be totally happy to stay, he is very happy at Blackburn,” Segal said. “But at this stage of his career Paul wants to be playing football.
“If they want to bring in Brad Friedel that’s their prerogative, Henning Berg might want to bring his own players in. If he played with Brad I can sort of understand it.
“If they can sort something out with Tottenham then we’ll be on our way.”
Reports have suggested that Rovers may contemplate allowing Robinson to leave on a free in January if Friedel arrives, although Segal says he does not know if that is the case.
The keeper has been linked with a return to the Premier League to be reunited with former Rovers boss Sam Allardyce at West Ham, or even his ex-Tottenham manager Martin Jol at Fulham. West Bromwich Albion have also been reported to be interested.
“Those clubs all have goalkeepers so we will have to see what happens and then do what we have to do,” Segal added.
Rovers had attempted to bring in Friedel on loan last month, with a view to permanent deal.
But at the time Tottenham refused to sanction a move, with the veteran keeper still battling with summer signing Lloris for a place in the side.
That tussle has proved more competitive than many initially expected, given that Lloris was signed to be Spurs’ regular keeper.
But the French international has been preferred in recent weeks and, like Robinson, Friedel may be tempted by a move to pursue regular football.
The former Rovers keeper, who was replaced by Robinson at Ewood when he decided to join Aston Villa four years ago, is out of contract at White Hart Lane at the end of the season.
Comments(76)
Iiii1111
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9:04am Tue 4 Dec 12
Riverside 7
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9:04am Tue 4 Dec 12
Robbie wrote:Agreed and I assume that Berg also has noticed his weight issues.
1 thing is for sure, he needs to lose a few pounds
One thing is certain, if Friedel does return, either Robinson or Bobby Mimms will depart.
stephenrover
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9:11am Tue 4 Dec 12
He's by far the best keeper in the league, and much as I loved Friedel, has a few more years ahead of him that Friedel doesn't.
Would love to see Brad come back as a coach, but I think it's serious mistreatment of Robinson if he comes back to the first team.
Steve BB2
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9:14am Tue 4 Dec 12
Robbo is a reasonable keeper that a few clubs would welcome and should therefore have a value.
He will be on good wages so I can only assume the chance to get him off the wage bill comes into the considerations.
Friedel would only be a short term solution but hopefully he can develop the likes of Kean to replace him when the time comes.
If he does come it is likely to be the end of both Robbo and Bobby Mimms.
dangerous dave
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9:24am Tue 4 Dec 12
Robinson has been a loyal servant both towards the club and fans and has produced some good displays as proven last weekend against Burnley - unlike Murphy and some of the other recent buys whose performances have been utter rubbish!!
OUT WITH SHAW AGNEW SINGH BLACK HENDRY VENKEYS
French Rover
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9:26am Tue 4 Dec 12
Steve BB2 wrote:I think you will find that Friedel is on more than Robbo Steve. So it wouldn't be any saving on wages.
I think Friedel will be heading to Ewood but what I cant understand is why we would let Robbo leave on a "free" if that happens.
Robbo is a reasonable keeper that a few clubs would welcome and should therefore have a value.
He will be on good wages so I can only assume the chance to get him off the wage bill comes into the considerations.
Friedel would only be a short term solution but hopefully he can develop the likes of Kean to replace him when the time comes.
If he does come it is likely to be the end of both Robbo and Bobby Mimms.
As much as I liked Friedel when he was at Ewood - to get rid of a 34 year old decent keeper in Robbo and replace him with another 41 year old decent keeper doesn't really make much sense. Especially so when we know that there are Prem clubs interested in Robbo.
And also importantly - where does that leave Bobby Mimms who has been such a good and productive goalkeeper coach for the Rovers over the last few years? Not the way to repay that rare club trait - loyalty - is it?
HitchinRover
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9:35am Tue 4 Dec 12
Steve BB2
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9:44am Tue 4 Dec 12
French Rover wrote:I agree with your comments but when did loyalty have any value to the current owners?
Steve BB2 wrote: I think Friedel will be heading to Ewood but what I cant understand is why we would let Robbo leave on a "free" if that happens. Robbo is a reasonable keeper that a few clubs would welcome and should therefore have a value. He will be on good wages so I can only assume the chance to get him off the wage bill comes into the considerations. Friedel would only be a short term solution but hopefully he can develop the likes of Kean to replace him when the time comes. If he does come it is likely to be the end of both Robbo and Bobby Mimms.I think you will find that Friedel is on more than Robbo Steve. So it wouldn't be any saving on wages. As much as I liked Friedel when he was at Ewood - to get rid of a 34 year old decent keeper in Robbo and replace him with another 41 year old decent keeper doesn't really make much sense. Especially so when we know that there are Prem clubs interested in Robbo. And also importantly - where does that leave Bobby Mimms who has been such a good and productive goalkeeper coach for the Rovers over the last few years? Not the way to repay that rare club trait - loyalty - is it?
Personally I would rather stick with Robbo and repay his loyalty throughout his spell with Rovers. Like a lot of players he has his dip in form, like against Millwall, but overall he has provided a reasonable level of consistancy over the last 4 years and potentially has another 5-6 years left in him.
It is said all to often these days, that there is not enough loyality from players. Robbo has to be applauded for the loyality he has shown and should be rewarded by sticking with him. Like you said, would we be any better off short term with Friedel in the net?
roverinmanchstr
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9:50am Tue 4 Dec 12
Steve BB2 wrote:Yes, you have thought it out.....Venky's dabs are all over this 'crime' just shows their intentions .The future is bleak....
I think Friedel will be heading to Ewood but what I cant understand is why we would let Robbo leave on a "free" if that happens.
Robbo is a reasonable keeper that a few clubs would welcome and should therefore have a value.
He will be on good wages so I can only assume the chance to get him off the wage bill comes into the considerations.
Friedel would only be a short term solution but hopefully he can develop the likes of Kean to replace him when the time comes.
If he does come it is likely to be the end of both Robbo and Bobby Mimms.
AndyW
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9:59am Tue 4 Dec 12
stephenrover wrote:Completely agree with this.
I think that it would be an insult to one of our most sturdy performers to bring Friedel back and put him in the first team. Robinson is one of the last members of this squad that we should be devoting resources to replacing, and he's been extremely loyal.
He's by far the best keeper in the league, and much as I loved Friedel, has a few more years ahead of him that Friedel doesn't.
Would love to see Brad come back as a coach, but I think it's serious mistreatment of Robinson if he comes back to the first team.
Robbo has been one of most consistent and loyal players over the last few years.
Yet another case of not appreciating what you have until it's gone.
Also see Allardyce, S.
tugaycomeback
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10:04am Tue 4 Dec 12
stephenrover wrote:Agree 100%. If it was the other way round age-wise then it'd be a different story. I for one think we've been lucky to keep hold of Robbo this year; having to compensate for one of the worst back lines of last season, having to get on the scoresheet yourself just to rescue a point against Wigan in a must-win game and being relegated would test anyone's loyalty to the club, especially when he'd have known there'd be one or two other options if he'd wanted them at the end of it all.
I think that it would be an insult to one of our most sturdy performers to bring Friedel back and put him in the first team. Robinson is one of the last members of this squad that we should be devoting resources to replacing, and he's been extremely loyal.
He's by far the best keeper in the league, and much as I loved Friedel, has a few more years ahead of him that Friedel doesn't.
Would love to see Brad come back as a coach, but I think it's serious mistreatment of Robinson if he comes back to the first team.
Friedel was arguably the better keeper for us but not to the extent that Robbo should be pushed out to make way for him, especially being 8 years younger than Brad.
I still agree that it wouldn't hurt for him to be a bit trimmer but that can easily be sorted. Who knows, perhaps the reminder that he's got competition might make him spend a bit more time getting fitter.
I think we're lucky, the headline for this could have just as easily read 'Robinson eyes Ewood exit', the defence is almost as sh it as last season at points and how many top-level keepers would continue to pledge their loyalty to that cause?
I say all this as one of Friedel's biggest fans.
Sherwoodforest
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10:09am Tue 4 Dec 12
Robbo has been a great servant to the club, loves the club and loves the fans....
Problem is he's 2 stone overweight, doesnt like training/gym work, punches too often, gets beaten at the near post and from long range way too frequently.
Brad Friedel on the other hand seems to have improved with age, and is still one of the best keepers in the prem.
Id take Brad over Robbo, especially if he was given a player/coach role. He would be a great influence both on and off the field.
MatthewCA
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10:20am Tue 4 Dec 12
He got top experiance to stay in stopper role and he is doing good. I don't know, why management is going back to another OLD LEG, OLD PAL like Brad Friedel. Good his role is only for coaching. But how many Players/coaching staff u need in this club to heat the bench. look at our David Dunn,always in medical room on in Sub.bench.
moh
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10:26am Tue 4 Dec 12
HitchinRover wrote:Robbo needs to lose some pounds as he does'nt go down to easily now. If he loses some weight he should be better.
It doesn't make a great deal of sense to me to get rid of Robinson. Trading a 33 year old keeper for someone at 41, no matter how good he still is, and how much of a legend doesn't seem sensible. Having said that I'd love to have Friedel back at the club in some capacity, but not at the cost of Robbo.
M4CCY
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10:29am Tue 4 Dec 12
Angry From Accrington
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10:30am Tue 4 Dec 12
..until recently when his position has been undermined by Shebby The Snake.
blueblooded
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11:15am Tue 4 Dec 12
roverinmanchstr wrote:As much as I love a good Venkys bash as anyone else on here, what makes you think its them? whats the proof?
Steve BB2 wrote:Yes, you have thought it out.....Venky's dabs are all over this 'crime' just shows their intentions .The future is bleak....
I think Friedel will be heading to Ewood but what I cant understand is why we would let Robbo leave on a "free" if that happens.
Robbo is a reasonable keeper that a few clubs would welcome and should therefore have a value.
He will be on good wages so I can only assume the chance to get him off the wage bill comes into the considerations.
Friedel would only be a short term solution but hopefully he can develop the likes of Kean to replace him when the time comes.
If he does come it is likely to be the end of both Robbo and Bobby Mimms.
Its more than likely Berg wants his own people in and its been approved. Sometimes I really do wonder whether the Venkys bashing is more personal than professional.
Harwoodstblue
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11:20am Tue 4 Dec 12
French Rover wrote:All good points FR but talking about "making sense." We're talking about Venkeys here.
Steve BB2 wrote:I think you will find that Friedel is on more than Robbo Steve. So it wouldn't be any saving on wages.
I think Friedel will be heading to Ewood but what I cant understand is why we would let Robbo leave on a "free" if that happens.
Robbo is a reasonable keeper that a few clubs would welcome and should therefore have a value.
He will be on good wages so I can only assume the chance to get him off the wage bill comes into the considerations.
Friedel would only be a short term solution but hopefully he can develop the likes of Kean to replace him when the time comes.
If he does come it is likely to be the end of both Robbo and Bobby Mimms.
As much as I liked Friedel when he was at Ewood - to get rid of a 34 year old decent keeper in Robbo and replace him with another 41 year old decent keeper doesn't really make much sense. Especially so when we know that there are Prem clubs interested in Robbo.
And also importantly - where does that leave Bobby Mimms who has been such a good and productive goalkeeper coach for the Rovers over the last few years? Not the way to repay that rare club trait - loyalty - is it?
What ever did they do that made any sense? Seeing as they "got rid of" a premiership squad already.
French Rover
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11:26am Tue 4 Dec 12
Harwoodstblue wrote:I never said that our owners made any sense H....though perhaps they are quite good at making non-sense? We have seen a lot of that over the last two years....
French Rover wrote:All good points FR but talking about "making sense." We're talking about Venkeys here.
Steve BB2 wrote:I think you will find that Friedel is on more than Robbo Steve. So it wouldn't be any saving on wages.
I think Friedel will be heading to Ewood but what I cant understand is why we would let Robbo leave on a "free" if that happens.
Robbo is a reasonable keeper that a few clubs would welcome and should therefore have a value.
He will be on good wages so I can only assume the chance to get him off the wage bill comes into the considerations.
Friedel would only be a short term solution but hopefully he can develop the likes of Kean to replace him when the time comes.
If he does come it is likely to be the end of both Robbo and Bobby Mimms.
As much as I liked Friedel when he was at Ewood - to get rid of a 34 year old decent keeper in Robbo and replace him with another 41 year old decent keeper doesn't really make much sense. Especially so when we know that there are Prem clubs interested in Robbo.
And also importantly - where does that leave Bobby Mimms who has been such a good and productive goalkeeper coach for the Rovers over the last few years? Not the way to repay that rare club trait - loyalty - is it?
What ever did they do that made any sense? Seeing as they "got rid of" a premiership squad already.
Return of the Magnificent se7en
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11:32am Tue 4 Dec 12
Dunn on the other hand could lose about the same.
Dukes
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11:40am Tue 4 Dec 12
eddie the eagle
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12:05pm Tue 4 Dec 12
Robbo is a free agent at the end of the season so to reward his loyalty Rovers are prepared to speed his move by allowing him to move now for free.
Rovers can't afford FrIedel and Robbo so it should suit all concerned if Robbo leaves.
In football loyalty is an over used word people come and go it is the nature of the game,there has to be a very big shake up at Rovers,Kean left a very poor squad and we need to start again.
Keen O to Get Kean Out
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12:06pm Tue 4 Dec 12
A Rover 45 years and over
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12:07pm Tue 4 Dec 12
Bazzer
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12:21pm Tue 4 Dec 12
Return of the Magnificent se7en wrote:I don't think you are old enough, or wise enough, to recall the episode concerning the great "Tubby" Morton, who starred between the sticks for Melchester Rovers. Starved himself half to death to please fashionistas like yourself, and consequently suffered a dramatic loss of form. It was solved only when his teammates, led by the incomparable Roy Race, altered his suit. It was made larger so that it hung off Morton. He threw away the rabbit food you seem to want to bully these players with and hey Presto! a return to form and glory.
I'd sign him up on a weight bonus, the more weight you lose the, more you get, two stone being the target. Dunn on the other hand could lose about the same.
Iiii1111
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12:40pm Tue 4 Dec 12
Bazzer wrote:No professional footballer/athlete should be overweight…..they have no excuses nowadays, especially at clubs like Rovers, with fantastic training facilities or the healthy eating options available to the players these days…….every professional owes it to the fans to be at their physical best allowing them to ply their trade to the best of their ability… loyalty works both ways, anyone taking/’earning’ 30k + a week has a responsibly to the fans…..I’d have thought being physical fit and the correct weight would be part of that obligation, obviously Bazzer doesn’t share that view, each to their own!!
Return of the Magnificent se7en wrote:I don't think you are old enough, or wise enough, to recall the episode concerning the great "Tubby" Morton, who starred between the sticks for Melchester Rovers. Starved himself half to death to please fashionistas like yourself, and consequently suffered a dramatic loss of form. It was solved only when his teammates, led by the incomparable Roy Race, altered his suit. It was made larger so that it hung off Morton. He threw away the rabbit food you seem to want to bully these players with and hey Presto! a return to form and glory.
I'd sign him up on a weight bonus, the more weight you lose the, more you get, two stone being the target. Dunn on the other hand could lose about the same.
Return of the Magnificent se7en
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12:42pm Tue 4 Dec 12
Bazzer wrote:Yeah but that was in the comic world with spiderman and the mekon. This is real world. The comic world where the fat barstewards triumph over bullying by eating more pie and beans and becoming Fartoboy with the incredibly strong and long villain slaying wind. Stopping bank robbers and doers of dastardly deeds with one puckered push. Maybe he can make a ball change direction and stand on the goaline facing the crowd.
Return of the Magnificent se7en wrote:I don't think you are old enough, or wise enough, to recall the episode concerning the great "Tubby" Morton, who starred between the sticks for Melchester Rovers. Starved himself half to death to please fashionistas like yourself, and consequently suffered a dramatic loss of form. It was solved only when his teammates, led by the incomparable Roy Race, altered his suit. It was made larger so that it hung off Morton. He threw away the rabbit food you seem to want to bully these players with and hey Presto! a return to form and glory.
I'd sign him up on a weight bonus, the more weight you lose the, more you get, two stone being the target. Dunn on the other hand could lose about the same.
I know why you want him to stay "meaty", its so he can put his weight behind his hoofs.
Your game of football is very easy to follow. Hoof, flick, smash goal. No need for any midfield just five attackers and a goalkeeper, hang on a minute, isn't that netball?
Bazzer
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12:53pm Tue 4 Dec 12
Off to buy the last ever issue of the Dandy. There is more football foresight in those pages than the Anti Big Sam brigade.
Bazzer
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12:57pm Tue 4 Dec 12
Iiii1111 wrote:I do not recall the Galloping Major being svelte. Or Adam Blacklaw. Or Fatty Foulkes.
Bazzer wrote:No professional footballer/athlete should be overweight…..they have no excuses nowadays, especially at clubs like Rovers, with fantastic training facilities or the healthy eating options available to the players these days…….every professional owes it to the fans to be at their physical best allowing them to ply their trade to the best of their ability… loyalty works both ways, anyone taking/’earning’ 30k + a week has a responsibly to the fans…..I’d have thought being physical fit and the correct weight would be part of that obligation, obviously Bazzer doesn’t share that view, each to their own!!Return of the Magnificent se7en wrote: I'd sign him up on a weight bonus, the more weight you lose the, more you get, two stone being the target. Dunn on the other hand could lose about the same.I don't think you are old enough, or wise enough, to recall the episode concerning the great "Tubby" Morton, who starred between the sticks for Melchester Rovers. Starved himself half to death to please fashionistas like yourself, and consequently suffered a dramatic loss of form. It was solved only when his teammates, led by the incomparable Roy Race, altered his suit. It was made larger so that it hung off Morton. He threw away the rabbit food you seem to want to bully these players with and hey Presto! a return to form and glory.
French Rover
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1:02pm Tue 4 Dec 12
Bazzer wrote:or sam allardyce....
Iiii1111 wrote:I do not recall the Galloping Major being svelte. Or Adam Blacklaw. Or Fatty Foulkes.
Bazzer wrote:No professional footballer/athlete should be overweight…..they have no excuses nowadays, especially at clubs like Rovers, with fantastic training facilities or the healthy eating options available to the players these days…….every professional owes it to the fans to be at their physical best allowing them to ply their trade to the best of their ability… loyalty works both ways, anyone taking/’earning’ 30k + a week has a responsibly to the fans…..I’d have thought being physical fit and the correct weight would be part of that obligation, obviously Bazzer doesn’t share that view, each to their own!!Return of the Magnificent se7en wrote: I'd sign him up on a weight bonus, the more weight you lose the, more you get, two stone being the target. Dunn on the other hand could lose about the same.I don't think you are old enough, or wise enough, to recall the episode concerning the great "Tubby" Morton, who starred between the sticks for Melchester Rovers. Starved himself half to death to please fashionistas like yourself, and consequently suffered a dramatic loss of form. It was solved only when his teammates, led by the incomparable Roy Race, altered his suit. It was made larger so that it hung off Morton. He threw away the rabbit food you seem to want to bully these players with and hey Presto! a return to form and glory.
Bazzer
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1:06pm Tue 4 Dec 12
French Rover wrote:And Geoff Hurst. Ian Botham and that lad who plays up front for Northampton Town.
Bazzer wrote:or sam allardyce....Iiii1111 wrote:I do not recall the Galloping Major being svelte. Or Adam Blacklaw. Or Fatty Foulkes.Bazzer wrote:No professional footballer/athlete should be overweight…..they have no excuses nowadays, especially at clubs like Rovers, with fantastic training facilities or the healthy eating options available to the players these days…….every professional owes it to the fans to be at their physical best allowing them to ply their trade to the best of their ability… loyalty works both ways, anyone taking/’earning’ 30k + a week has a responsibly to the fans…..I’d have thought being physical fit and the correct weight would be part of that obligation, obviously Bazzer doesn’t share that view, each to their own!!Return of the Magnificent se7en wrote: I'd sign him up on a weight bonus, the more weight you lose the, more you get, two stone being the target. Dunn on the other hand could lose about the same.I don't think you are old enough, or wise enough, to recall the episode concerning the great "Tubby" Morton, who starred between the sticks for Melchester Rovers. Starved himself half to death to please fashionistas like yourself, and consequently suffered a dramatic loss of form. It was solved only when his teammates, led by the incomparable Roy Race, altered his suit. It was made larger so that it hung off Morton. He threw away the rabbit food you seem to want to bully these players with and hey Presto! a return to form and glory.
peely
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1:21pm Tue 4 Dec 12
Bazzer wrote:Loved The Dandy - great comic , bit like Shebby !
Chelsea could not cope with it, could they? And you have not answered the strange contrasting fortunes of Allardyce and Hughes. The league table is the proving ground. Make no bones about it, we are not going to return with the likes of Carlos Crowdpleaser, Pedro Pittypatty and Nuno Nolikeathecold - and the rest of the Jerome Anderson agency purchases.
Off to buy the last ever issue of the Dandy. There is more football foresight in those pages than the Anti Big Sam brigade.
Iiii1111
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1:23pm Tue 4 Dec 12
Bazzer wrote:Bazzer, for an old dear you are so naïve………..the players you mention would have caught the same bus as the fans to the ground, their wage packet would have been no bigger than the fan on the seat in front……………
Iiii1111 wrote:I do not recall the Galloping Major being svelte. Or Adam Blacklaw. Or Fatty Foulkes.
Bazzer wrote:No professional footballer/athlete should be overweight…..they have no excuses nowadays, especially at clubs like Rovers, with fantastic training facilities or the healthy eating options available to the players these days…….every professional owes it to the fans to be at their physical best allowing them to ply their trade to the best of their ability… loyalty works both ways, anyone taking/’earning’ 30k + a week has a responsibly to the fans…..I’d have thought being physical fit and the correct weight would be part of that obligation, obviously Bazzer doesn’t share that view, each to their own!!Return of the Magnificent se7en wrote: I'd sign him up on a weight bonus, the more weight you lose the, more you get, two stone being the target. Dunn on the other hand could lose about the same.I don't think you are old enough, or wise enough, to recall the episode concerning the great "Tubby" Morton, who starred between the sticks for Melchester Rovers. Starved himself half to death to please fashionistas like yourself, and consequently suffered a dramatic loss of form. It was solved only when his teammates, led by the incomparable Roy Race, altered his suit. It was made larger so that it hung off Morton. He threw away the rabbit food you seem to want to bully these players with and hey Presto! a return to form and glory.
…the 6star training facilities at Brockhall (that players like Robbo/Dunn etc have the use of whenever) where a distant pipedream for the players you mention……I’ve played on Pleasington(one of Rovers ex training grounds) and in winter it’s not much fun………….agai
n, the players you mentioned wouldn’t have afforded to live in a mansion in leafy Wilmslow or the Ribble valley with a couple of BMW/Mercs on the drive, being able to retire at 35…….no, those players you mentioned would have had no better life than the fans that watched them week in…………..with
out doubt their commitment and loyalty was greater than the average 30k + a week cossetted professional footballer of today……………
………I question your thought process again Bazzer…..Hooffffff
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noddymcleod
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2:05pm Tue 4 Dec 12
I'm sure that the sums will come into it. No way of knowing what Friedel would want but we'd get a good keeper and potential coach. Don't forget Robbo is on a pre-Venkys contract.
Robbo is past his best and seems unable to be schooled out of his punts down the field - which makes him a cert for Big Sam.
I appreciate his loyalty during the Keano debacle and perhaps the "free" is a token of appreciation.
Brad can't kick for toffee but has those great basketball throws to well placed defenders. Hopefully a sign from Bergo that wants to play from the back.
I fully agree that they greatest need is for at least a decent ball-holding midfielder. If Brad's not too old, send for Tugay, I bet even now and hundreds of ciggies later, he'd hold the midfield better than Danny (here for a last paycheck) Murphy.
Jacko67
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2:16pm Tue 4 Dec 12
stephenrover wrote:Full agreement...anyone who says otherwise has their own agendas.
I think that it would be an insult to one of our most sturdy performers to bring Friedel back and put him in the first team. Robinson is one of the last members of this squad that we should be devoting resources to replacing, and he's been extremely loyal. He's by far the best keeper in the league, and much as I loved Friedel, has a few more years ahead of him that Friedel doesn't. Would love to see Brad come back as a coach, but I think it's serious mistreatment of Robinson if he comes back to the first team.
Jacko67
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2:17pm Tue 4 Dec 12
Jacko67
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2:53pm Tue 4 Dec 12
garyintandem
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3:03pm Tue 4 Dec 12
AndyW wrote:Agree with this 100% Frankly I wouldn't trade Robbo for any other keeper. He was outstanding on Sunday an kept us in the game in the first half. He's got a great rapport with the fans and was one of the few to come out of last season with any credit.
stephenrover wrote:Completely agree with this.
I think that it would be an insult to one of our most sturdy performers to bring Friedel back and put him in the first team. Robinson is one of the last members of this squad that we should be devoting resources to replacing, and he's been extremely loyal.
He's by far the best keeper in the league, and much as I loved Friedel, has a few more years ahead of him that Friedel doesn't.
Would love to see Brad come back as a coach, but I think it's serious mistreatment of Robinson if he comes back to the first team.
Robbo has been one of most consistent and loyal players over the last few years.
Yet another case of not appreciating what you have until it's gone.
Also see Allardyce, S.
Henning you need to focus on creating a system that feeds Rhodes (our Messi)and Best (when he comes back)
Fans and players were poor in the first the first half on Sunday but much better in second half.
WE MUST BEAT CARDIFF ON FRIDAY so get down to Ewood and cheer the boys on.
COYB
bluenick
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3:09pm Tue 4 Dec 12
stephenrover wrote:Yes !! Robbo shoud be knighted after Sunday. Never lets forget that!!!
I think that it would be an insult to one of our most sturdy performers to bring Friedel back and put him in the first team. Robinson is one of the last members of this squad that we should be devoting resources to replacing, and he's been extremely loyal.
He's by far the best keeper in the league, and much as I loved Friedel, has a few more years ahead of him that Friedel doesn't.
Would love to see Brad come back as a coach, but I think it's serious mistreatment of Robinson if he comes back to the first team.
Sherwoodforest
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3:21pm Tue 4 Dec 12
Henning Berg needs adding to that list as he was the one who made the move for Friedel ffs
lots of dewy eyed sentimentality towards Robbo on this thread, all because he waves at the 'fans'.
Hes overweight, does no gym work, gets beaten at the near post and from distance, and punches instead of catching too much...end of
ossyrover1
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3:42pm Tue 4 Dec 12
A Rover 45 years and over wrote:who is this burg guy ?
I think this whole situation is a disgrace and I cant understand the logic. If he wants Brad as a coach fine but to kick out a very good loyal keeper who replaced him is unsettling and madness. Robbo has done well for us, he makes the occassional mistake but what keeper doesnt. He is a fantastic shot stopper this wouldnt surpise me if Shebby is playing games behind Burgs back with this one because Burg stated he already had good keepers at the club. I wouldnt like Shebby around if I was the manager as he seams to want to prove his own point all the time. If any one should move on its him.
Return of the Magnificent se7en
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4:18pm Tue 4 Dec 12
lieve.
I hate his movies and he suits the rodney pony tail all ends up.
I didn't know he was Robinsons agent I thought he worked for navy seals as a chef.
Buggsy's protecting his assetts.
Bazzer
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4:18pm Tue 4 Dec 12
Iiii1111 wrote:Diego Maradona? He has never been a stick insect!
Bazzer wrote:Bazzer, for an old dear you are so naïve………..the players you mention would have caught the same bus as the fans to the ground, their wage packet would have been no bigger than the fan on the seat in front…………… …the 6star training facilities at Brockhall (that players like Robbo/Dunn etc have the use of whenever) where a distant pipedream for the players you mention……I’ve played on Pleasington(one of Rovers ex training grounds) and in winter it’s not much fun………….agai n, the players you mentioned wouldn’t have afforded to live in a mansion in leafy Wilmslow or the Ribble valley with a couple of BMW/Mercs on the drive, being able to retire at 35…….no, those players you mentioned would have had no better life than the fans that watched them week in…………..with out doubt their commitment and loyalty was greater than the average 30k + a week cossetted professional footballer of today…………… ………I question your thought process again Bazzer…..Hooffffff ffffffffffffffffffffIiii1111 wrote:I do not recall the Galloping Major being svelte. Or Adam Blacklaw. Or Fatty Foulkes.Bazzer wrote:No professional footballer/athlete should be overweight…..they have no excuses nowadays, especially at clubs like Rovers, with fantastic training facilities or the healthy eating options available to the players these days…….every professional owes it to the fans to be at their physical best allowing them to ply their trade to the best of their ability… loyalty works both ways, anyone taking/’earning’ 30k + a week has a responsibly to the fans…..I’d have thought being physical fit and the correct weight would be part of that obligation, obviously Bazzer doesn’t share that view, each to their own!!Return of the Magnificent se7en wrote: I'd sign him up on a weight bonus, the more weight you lose the, more you get, two stone being the target. Dunn on the other hand could lose about the same.I don't think you are old enough, or wise enough, to recall the episode concerning the great "Tubby" Morton, who starred between the sticks for Melchester Rovers. Starved himself half to death to please fashionistas like yourself, and consequently suffered a dramatic loss of form. It was solved only when his teammates, led by the incomparable Roy Race, altered his suit. It was made larger so that it hung off Morton. He threw away the rabbit food you seem to want to bully these players with and hey Presto! a return to form and glory.
If it had not been for Robbo on Sunday we would have been dead and buried by half time. He and CKR and Desperate Dann stood out for me.
Still holding the paper upside down?
Bazzer
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4:22pm Tue 4 Dec 12
Return of the Magnificent se7en
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4:35pm Tue 4 Dec 12
Bazzer wrote:Your right about maradona, the little fat barsteward had a cocaine engine though, smacked up with crack rocks and angel dust, he never gave up, even when he was 20 stone he could go for a full ninety minutes foaming at the mouth like a rabid hippo.
Iiii1111 wrote:Diego Maradona? He has never been a stick insect!
Bazzer wrote:Bazzer, for an old dear you are so naïve………..the players you mention would have caught the same bus as the fans to the ground, their wage packet would have been no bigger than the fan on the seat in front…………… …the 6star training facilities at Brockhall (that players like Robbo/Dunn etc have the use of whenever) where a distant pipedream for the players you mention……I’ve played on Pleasington(one of Rovers ex training grounds) and in winter it’s not much fun………….agai n, the players you mentioned wouldn’t have afforded to live in a mansion in leafy Wilmslow or the Ribble valley with a couple of BMW/Mercs on the drive, being able to retire at 35…….no, those players you mentioned would have had no better life than the fans that watched them week in…………..with out doubt their commitment and loyalty was greater than the average 30k + a week cossetted professional footballer of today…………… ………I question your thought process again Bazzer…..Hooffffff ffffffffffffffffffffIiii1111 wrote:I do not recall the Galloping Major being svelte. Or Adam Blacklaw. Or Fatty Foulkes.Bazzer wrote:No professional footballer/athlete should be overweight…..they have no excuses nowadays, especially at clubs like Rovers, with fantastic training facilities or the healthy eating options available to the players these days…….every professional owes it to the fans to be at their physical best allowing them to ply their trade to the best of their ability… loyalty works both ways, anyone taking/’earning’ 30k + a week has a responsibly to the fans…..I’d have thought being physical fit and the correct weight would be part of that obligation, obviously Bazzer doesn’t share that view, each to their own!!Return of the Magnificent se7en wrote: I'd sign him up on a weight bonus, the more weight you lose the, more you get, two stone being the target. Dunn on the other hand could lose about the same.I don't think you are old enough, or wise enough, to recall the episode concerning the great "Tubby" Morton, who starred between the sticks for Melchester Rovers. Starved himself half to death to please fashionistas like yourself, and consequently suffered a dramatic loss of form. It was solved only when his teammates, led by the incomparable Roy Race, altered his suit. It was made larger so that it hung off Morton. He threw away the rabbit food you seem to want to bully these players with and hey Presto! a return to form and glory.
If it had not been for Robbo on Sunday we would have been dead and buried by half time. He and CKR and Desperate Dann stood out for me.
Still holding the paper upside down?
Return of the Magnificent se7en
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4:36pm Tue 4 Dec 12
Rovers75
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5:57pm Tue 4 Dec 12
Return of the Magnificent se7en wrote:brilliant - and very true RM7, didn't madame want that coke munching loony as manager, or maybe centre half? Craziness.....they'd make a good pair
Bazzer wrote:Your right about maradona, the little fat barsteward had a cocaine engine though, smacked up with crack rocks and angel dust, he never gave up, even when he was 20 stone he could go for a full ninety minutes foaming at the mouth like a rabid hippo.
Iiii1111 wrote:Diego Maradona? He has never been a stick insect!
Bazzer wrote:Bazzer, for an old dear you are so naïve………..the players you mention would have caught the same bus as the fans to the ground, their wage packet would have been no bigger than the fan on the seat in front…………… …the 6star training facilities at Brockhall (that players like Robbo/Dunn etc have the use of whenever) where a distant pipedream for the players you mention……I’ve played on Pleasington(one of Rovers ex training grounds) and in winter it’s not much fun………….agai n, the players you mentioned wouldn’t have afforded to live in a mansion in leafy Wilmslow or the Ribble valley with a couple of BMW/Mercs on the drive, being able to retire at 35…….no, those players you mentioned would have had no better life than the fans that watched them week in…………..with out doubt their commitment and loyalty was greater than the average 30k + a week cossetted professional footballer of today…………… ………I question your thought process again Bazzer…..Hooffffff ffffffffffffffffffffIiii1111 wrote:I do not recall the Galloping Major being svelte. Or Adam Blacklaw. Or Fatty Foulkes.Bazzer wrote:No professional footballer/athlete should be overweight…..they have no excuses nowadays, especially at clubs like Rovers, with fantastic training facilities or the healthy eating options available to the players these days…….every professional owes it to the fans to be at their physical best allowing them to ply their trade to the best of their ability… loyalty works both ways, anyone taking/’earning’ 30k + a week has a responsibly to the fans…..I’d have thought being physical fit and the correct weight would be part of that obligation, obviously Bazzer doesn’t share that view, each to their own!!Return of the Magnificent se7en wrote: I'd sign him up on a weight bonus, the more weight you lose the, more you get, two stone being the target. Dunn on the other hand could lose about the same.I don't think you are old enough, or wise enough, to recall the episode concerning the great "Tubby" Morton, who starred between the sticks for Melchester Rovers. Starved himself half to death to please fashionistas like yourself, and consequently suffered a dramatic loss of form. It was solved only when his teammates, led by the incomparable Roy Race, altered his suit. It was made larger so that it hung off Morton. He threw away the rabbit food you seem to want to bully these players with and hey Presto! a return to form and glory.
If it had not been for Robbo on Sunday we would have been dead and buried by half time. He and CKR and Desperate Dann stood out for me.
Still holding the paper upside down?
Robbos past his best and is certainly carrying too much timber but we need to concentrate on signing some leaders and athleticism through the spine of the team (like we had 2 years ago for example!) rather than a replacement for Robbo (who was absolute top draw on Sunday) if we're gonna give ourselves a glimmer of hope of getting out of this league
Nuttall Street
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6:36pm Tue 4 Dec 12
Robbo is a decent keeper and we are fortunate to have him. My criticism of Robbo is his ball distribution, but then again I would have thought that a former England keeper could be fairly easily dissuaded from hoofing it downfield, more often than not into touch, at most opportunities. Then again Robbo has no one in midfield whom he can trust not to give away possession. I also think I am correct in saying that Robbo was one of the few players who refrained from talking nonsense about what a wonderful manager Steve Kean was or would have been but for unfortunate circumstances (such as the opposing team turning up!)
Return of the Magnificent se7en
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6:38pm Tue 4 Dec 12
Rovers75 wrote:Totally agree, maybe we can give maradona a 2lb bag and a free run in midfield. Just kidding, we need another Savage, Batty, Jermaine Jones, come to think of it, why not have another go for jermaine jones. He is what we are missing, the engine room has no engine in it
Return of the Magnificent se7en wrote:brilliant - and very true RM7, didn't madame want that coke munching loony as manager, or maybe centre half? Craziness.....they'd make a good pair
Bazzer wrote:Your right about maradona, the little fat barsteward had a cocaine engine though, smacked up with crack rocks and angel dust, he never gave up, even when he was 20 stone he could go for a full ninety minutes foaming at the mouth like a rabid hippo.
Iiii1111 wrote:Diego Maradona? He has never been a stick insect!
Bazzer wrote:Bazzer, for an old dear you are so naïve………..the players you mention would have caught the same bus as the fans to the ground, their wage packet would have been no bigger than the fan on the seat in front…………… …the 6star training facilities at Brockhall (that players like Robbo/Dunn etc have the use of whenever) where a distant pipedream for the players you mention……I’ve played on Pleasington(one of Rovers ex training grounds) and in winter it’s not much fun………….agai n, the players you mentioned wouldn’t have afforded to live in a mansion in leafy Wilmslow or the Ribble valley with a couple of BMW/Mercs on the drive, being able to retire at 35…….no, those players you mentioned would have had no better life than the fans that watched them week in…………..with out doubt their commitment and loyalty was greater than the average 30k + a week cossetted professional footballer of today…………… ………I question your thought process again Bazzer…..Hooffffff ffffffffffffffffffffIiii1111 wrote:I do not recall the Galloping Major being svelte. Or Adam Blacklaw. Or Fatty Foulkes.Bazzer wrote:No professional footballer/athlete should be overweight…..they have no excuses nowadays, especially at clubs like Rovers, with fantastic training facilities or the healthy eating options available to the players these days…….every professional owes it to the fans to be at their physical best allowing them to ply their trade to the best of their ability… loyalty works both ways, anyone taking/’earning’ 30k + a week has a responsibly to the fans…..I’d have thought being physical fit and the correct weight would be part of that obligation, obviously Bazzer doesn’t share that view, each to their own!!Return of the Magnificent se7en wrote: I'd sign him up on a weight bonus, the more weight you lose the, more you get, two stone being the target. Dunn on the other hand could lose about the same.I don't think you are old enough, or wise enough, to recall the episode concerning the great "Tubby" Morton, who starred between the sticks for Melchester Rovers. Starved himself half to death to please fashionistas like yourself, and consequently suffered a dramatic loss of form. It was solved only when his teammates, led by the incomparable Roy Race, altered his suit. It was made larger so that it hung off Morton. He threw away the rabbit food you seem to want to bully these players with and hey Presto! a return to form and glory.
If it had not been for Robbo on Sunday we would have been dead and buried by half time. He and CKR and Desperate Dann stood out for me.
Still holding the paper upside down?
Robbos past his best and is certainly carrying too much timber but we need to concentrate on signing some leaders and athleticism through the spine of the team (like we had 2 years ago for example!) rather than a replacement for Robbo (who was absolute top draw on Sunday) if we're gonna give ourselves a glimmer of hope of getting out of this league
Harwoodstblue
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7:00pm Tue 4 Dec 12
Is it more penny pinching at the expense of weakening the squad still further ?
Captain Dreckley
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7:04pm Tue 4 Dec 12
Nuttall Street
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7:16pm Tue 4 Dec 12
Rovers75
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7:21pm Tue 4 Dec 12
Return of the Magnificent se7en wrote:Absolutely... Someone to put a foot in, break the play up and be a general pain in the a55. What about the french super star Joey le Barton? I know he's a f*ckin nutter but we've always traditionally had a hard man/loony/pain in the ar5e type in the side, like you named - Savage and Batty also the likes of Bellamy, Flitty, Speedie, McKinlay, Dickov and that complete psycho Andy Todd all obviously different types and levels of player but that's what we're crying out for it at the moment.....
Rovers75 wrote:Totally agree, maybe we can give maradona a 2lb bag and a free run in midfield. Just kidding, we need another Savage, Batty, Jermaine Jones, come to think of it, why not have another go for jermaine jones. He is what we are missing, the engine room has no engine in it
Return of the Magnificent se7en wrote:brilliant - and very true RM7, didn't madame want that coke munching loony as manager, or maybe centre half? Craziness.....they'd make a good pair
Bazzer wrote:Your right about maradona, the little fat barsteward had a cocaine engine though, smacked up with crack rocks and angel dust, he never gave up, even when he was 20 stone he could go for a full ninety minutes foaming at the mouth like a rabid hippo.
Iiii1111 wrote:Diego Maradona? He has never been a stick insect!
Bazzer wrote:Bazzer, for an old dear you are so naïve………..the players you mention would have caught the same bus as the fans to the ground, their wage packet would have been no bigger than the fan on the seat in front…………… …the 6star training facilities at Brockhall (that players like Robbo/Dunn etc have the use of whenever) where a distant pipedream for the players you mention……I’ve played on Pleasington(one of Rovers ex training grounds) and in winter it’s not much fun………….agai n, the players you mentioned wouldn’t have afforded to live in a mansion in leafy Wilmslow or the Ribble valley with a couple of BMW/Mercs on the drive, being able to retire at 35…….no, those players you mentioned would have had no better life than the fans that watched them week in…………..with out doubt their commitment and loyalty was greater than the average 30k + a week cossetted professional footballer of today…………… ………I question your thought process again Bazzer…..Hooffffff ffffffffffffffffffffIiii1111 wrote:I do not recall the Galloping Major being svelte. Or Adam Blacklaw. Or Fatty Foulkes.Bazzer wrote:No professional footballer/athlete should be overweight…..they have no excuses nowadays, especially at clubs like Rovers, with fantastic training facilities or the healthy eating options available to the players these days…….every professional owes it to the fans to be at their physical best allowing them to ply their trade to the best of their ability… loyalty works both ways, anyone taking/’earning’ 30k + a week has a responsibly to the fans…..I’d have thought being physical fit and the correct weight would be part of that obligation, obviously Bazzer doesn’t share that view, each to their own!!Return of the Magnificent se7en wrote: I'd sign him up on a weight bonus, the more weight you lose the, more you get, two stone being the target. Dunn on the other hand could lose about the same.I don't think you are old enough, or wise enough, to recall the episode concerning the great "Tubby" Morton, who starred between the sticks for Melchester Rovers. Starved himself half to death to please fashionistas like yourself, and consequently suffered a dramatic loss of form. It was solved only when his teammates, led by the incomparable Roy Race, altered his suit. It was made larger so that it hung off Morton. He threw away the rabbit food you seem to want to bully these players with and hey Presto! a return to form and glory.
If it had not been for Robbo on Sunday we would have been dead and buried by half time. He and CKR and Desperate Dann stood out for me.
Still holding the paper upside down?
Robbos past his best and is certainly carrying too much timber but we need to concentrate on signing some leaders and athleticism through the spine of the team (like we had 2 years ago for example!) rather than a replacement for Robbo (who was absolute top draw on Sunday) if we're gonna give ourselves a glimmer of hope of getting out of this league
Rovers75
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7:25pm Tue 4 Dec 12
Rovers75 wrote:I missed little David Tommo out of that list.... I remember him up at Celtic in the UEFA Cup when we played em off the park...and then got beat!! great night though
Return of the Magnificent se7en wrote:Absolutely... Someone to put a foot in, break the play up and be a general pain in the a55. What about the french super star Joey le Barton? I know he's a f*ckin nutter but we've always traditionally had a hard man/loony/pain in the ar5e type in the side, like you named - Savage and Batty also the likes of Bellamy, Flitty, Speedie, McKinlay, Dickov and that complete psycho Andy Todd all obviously different types and levels of player but that's what we're crying out for it at the moment.....
Rovers75 wrote:Totally agree, maybe we can give maradona a 2lb bag and a free run in midfield. Just kidding, we need another Savage, Batty, Jermaine Jones, come to think of it, why not have another go for jermaine jones. He is what we are missing, the engine room has no engine in it
Return of the Magnificent se7en wrote:brilliant - and very true RM7, didn't madame want that coke munching loony as manager, or maybe centre half? Craziness.....they'd make a good pair
Bazzer wrote:Your right about maradona, the little fat barsteward had a cocaine engine though, smacked up with crack rocks and angel dust, he never gave up, even when he was 20 stone he could go for a full ninety minutes foaming at the mouth like a rabid hippo.
Iiii1111 wrote:Diego Maradona? He has never been a stick insect!
Bazzer wrote:Bazzer, for an old dear you are so naïve………..the players you mention would have caught the same bus as the fans to the ground, their wage packet would have been no bigger than the fan on the seat in front…………… …the 6star training facilities at Brockhall (that players like Robbo/Dunn etc have the use of whenever) where a distant pipedream for the players you mention……I’ve played on Pleasington(one of Rovers ex training grounds) and in winter it’s not much fun………….agai n, the players you mentioned wouldn’t have afforded to live in a mansion in leafy Wilmslow or the Ribble valley with a couple of BMW/Mercs on the drive, being able to retire at 35…….no, those players you mentioned would have had no better life than the fans that watched them week in…………..with out doubt their commitment and loyalty was greater than the average 30k + a week cossetted professional footballer of today…………… ………I question your thought process again Bazzer…..Hooffffff ffffffffffffffffffffIiii1111 wrote:I do not recall the Galloping Major being svelte. Or Adam Blacklaw. Or Fatty Foulkes.Bazzer wrote:No professional footballer/athlete should be overweight…..they have no excuses nowadays, especially at clubs like Rovers, with fantastic training facilities or the healthy eating options available to the players these days…….every professional owes it to the fans to be at their physical best allowing them to ply their trade to the best of their ability… loyalty works both ways, anyone taking/’earning’ 30k + a week has a responsibly to the fans…..I’d have thought being physical fit and the correct weight would be part of that obligation, obviously Bazzer doesn’t share that view, each to their own!!Return of the Magnificent se7en wrote: I'd sign him up on a weight bonus, the more weight you lose the, more you get, two stone being the target. Dunn on the other hand could lose about the same.I don't think you are old enough, or wise enough, to recall the episode concerning the great "Tubby" Morton, who starred between the sticks for Melchester Rovers. Starved himself half to death to please fashionistas like yourself, and consequently suffered a dramatic loss of form. It was solved only when his teammates, led by the incomparable Roy Race, altered his suit. It was made larger so that it hung off Morton. He threw away the rabbit food you seem to want to bully these players with and hey Presto! a return to form and glory.
If it had not been for Robbo on Sunday we would have been dead and buried by half time. He and CKR and Desperate Dann stood out for me.
Still holding the paper upside down?
Robbos past his best and is certainly carrying too much timber but we need to concentrate on signing some leaders and athleticism through the spine of the team (like we had 2 years ago for example!) rather than a replacement for Robbo (who was absolute top draw on Sunday) if we're gonna give ourselves a glimmer of hope of getting out of this league
Old Alzheimer
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7:35pm Tue 4 Dec 12
Sherwoodforest wrote:Totally agree.
Come in No1 your time is up.......
Robbo has been a great servant to the club, loves the club and loves the fans....
Problem is he's 2 stone overweight, doesnt like training/gym work, punches too often, gets beaten at the near post and from long range way too frequently.
Brad Friedel on the other hand seems to have improved with age, and is still one of the best keepers in the prem.
Id take Brad over Robbo, especially if he was given a player/coach role. He would be a great influence both on and off the field.
Especilly re punching too often and getting beaten at the near post.
BlueSkies
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8:25pm Tue 4 Dec 12
Return of the Magnificent se7en wrote:Agreed, I thought he was our MOM despite Robbo's saves.
I concurr though, that was scott danns best game for us
We are dysfunctional though and people who think we should simply walk back into the PL, most likely haven't seen us play this season.
handyamBRFC
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8:36pm Tue 4 Dec 12
best quote ever......on this forum.
Nuttall Street says...
7:16pm Tue 4 Dec 12
'' Look at the two Venky brothers, Vindaloo and Bhaji. They are two very phat phuckers (and ugly to boot). ''
handyamBRFC
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8:41pm Tue 4 Dec 12
yes we need a some hard men in the center of the park.
we need players with guts and balls.
I think Joey Barton and JERMAINE JONES WOULD BE a PERFECT PAIRING
what do you think..??
Rovers75
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9:50pm Tue 4 Dec 12
handyamBRFC wrote:I mentioned it earlier regarding Monsieur Barton and I agree with you that he's exactly what we need but I doubt we'd get either him or JJ. Barton has actually turned into a bit of a court jester to be fair. That french accent was f*cking hilarious and only he would have the b0llox to follow that through. He surely had a bet with his mates to carry that one out?
Were too soft and we will never go up as were too nice to play against.
yes we need a some hard men in the center of the park.
we need players with guts and balls.
I think Joey Barton and JERMAINE JONES WOULD BE a PERFECT PAIRING
what do you think..??
Can you imagine Givet attempting a Blackburn accent? I'd pay good money to see that!
owd nick
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10:29pm Tue 4 Dec 12
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Robinson has been a loyal servant both towards the club and fans and has produced some good displays as proven last weekend against Burnley - unlike Murphy and some of the other recent buys whose performances have been utter rubbish!!
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Dannybhoy
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10:33pm Tue 4 Dec 12
roverinmanchstr
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10:42pm Tue 4 Dec 12
blueblooded wrote:Don't be silly and wake up!!!!! Where have you been for the last 2 years?????
roverinmanchstr wrote:As much as I love a good Venkys bash as anyone else on here, what makes you think its them? whats the proof?
Steve BB2 wrote:Yes, you have thought it out.....Venky's dabs are all over this 'crime' just shows their intentions .The future is bleak....
I think Friedel will be heading to Ewood but what I cant understand is why we would let Robbo leave on a "free" if that happens.
Robbo is a reasonable keeper that a few clubs would welcome and should therefore have a value.
He will be on good wages so I can only assume the chance to get him off the wage bill comes into the considerations.
Friedel would only be a short term solution but hopefully he can develop the likes of Kean to replace him when the time comes.
If he does come it is likely to be the end of both Robbo and Bobby Mimms.
Its more than likely Berg wants his own people in and its been approved. Sometimes I really do wonder whether the Venkys bashing is more personal than professional.
Return of the Magnificent se7en
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12:18am Wed 5 Dec 12
Rovers75 wrote:Yeah gotta agree, we're too weak in the centre, Barton would be ace, he could carry on doing press conferences in Allo Allo speak, it would be right up french rovers street.
Rovers75 wrote:I missed little David Tommo out of that list.... I remember him up at Celtic in the UEFA Cup when we played em off the park...and then got beat!! great night though
Return of the Magnificent se7en wrote:Absolutely... Someone to put a foot in, break the play up and be a general pain in the a55. What about the french super star Joey le Barton? I know he's a f*ckin nutter but we've always traditionally had a hard man/loony/pain in the ar5e type in the side, like you named - Savage and Batty also the likes of Bellamy, Flitty, Speedie, McKinlay, Dickov and that complete psycho Andy Todd all obviously different types and levels of player but that's what we're crying out for it at the moment.....
Rovers75 wrote:Totally agree, maybe we can give maradona a 2lb bag and a free run in midfield. Just kidding, we need another Savage, Batty, Jermaine Jones, come to think of it, why not have another go for jermaine jones. He is what we are missing, the engine room has no engine in it
Return of the Magnificent se7en wrote:brilliant - and very true RM7, didn't madame want that coke munching loony as manager, or maybe centre half? Craziness.....they'd make a good pair
Bazzer wrote:Your right about maradona, the little fat barsteward had a cocaine engine though, smacked up with crack rocks and angel dust, he never gave up, even when he was 20 stone he could go for a full ninety minutes foaming at the mouth like a rabid hippo.
Iiii1111 wrote:Diego Maradona? He has never been a stick insect!
Bazzer wrote:Bazzer, for an old dear you are so naïve………..the players you mention would have caught the same bus as the fans to the ground, their wage packet would have been no bigger than the fan on the seat in front…………… …the 6star training facilities at Brockhall (that players like Robbo/Dunn etc have the use of whenever) where a distant pipedream for the players you mention……I’ve played on Pleasington(one of Rovers ex training grounds) and in winter it’s not much fun………….agai n, the players you mentioned wouldn’t have afforded to live in a mansion in leafy Wilmslow or the Ribble valley with a couple of BMW/Mercs on the drive, being able to retire at 35…….no, those players you mentioned would have had no better life than the fans that watched them week in…………..with out doubt their commitment and loyalty was greater than the average 30k + a week cossetted professional footballer of today…………… ………I question your thought process again Bazzer…..Hooffffff ffffffffffffffffffffIiii1111 wrote:I do not recall the Galloping Major being svelte. Or Adam Blacklaw. Or Fatty Foulkes.Bazzer wrote:No professional footballer/athlete should be overweight…..they have no excuses nowadays, especially at clubs like Rovers, with fantastic training facilities or the healthy eating options available to the players these days…….every professional owes it to the fans to be at their physical best allowing them to ply their trade to the best of their ability… loyalty works both ways, anyone taking/’earning’ 30k + a week has a responsibly to the fans…..I’d have thought being physical fit and the correct weight would be part of that obligation, obviously Bazzer doesn’t share that view, each to their own!!Return of the Magnificent se7en wrote: I'd sign him up on a weight bonus, the more weight you lose the, more you get, two stone being the target. Dunn on the other hand could lose about the same.I don't think you are old enough, or wise enough, to recall the episode concerning the great "Tubby" Morton, who starred between the sticks for Melchester Rovers. Starved himself half to death to please fashionistas like yourself, and consequently suffered a dramatic loss of form. It was solved only when his teammates, led by the incomparable Roy Race, altered his suit. It was made larger so that it hung off Morton. He threw away the rabbit food you seem to want to bully these players with and hey Presto! a return to form and glory.
If it had not been for Robbo on Sunday we would have been dead and buried by half time. He and CKR and Desperate Dann stood out for me.
Still holding the paper upside down?
Robbos past his best and is certainly carrying too much timber but we need to concentrate on signing some leaders and athleticism through the spine of the team (like we had 2 years ago for example!) rather than a replacement for Robbo (who was absolute top draw on Sunday) if we're gonna give ourselves a glimmer of hope of getting out of this league
Return of the Magnificent se7en
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12:23am Wed 5 Dec 12
Rovers75 wrote:Yeah I like the sound of this pairing, Barton and Jermaine Jones now that would get us up at the first attempt.
handyamBRFC wrote:I mentioned it earlier regarding Monsieur Barton and I agree with you that he's exactly what we need but I doubt we'd get either him or JJ. Barton has actually turned into a bit of a court jester to be fair. That french accent was f*cking hilarious and only he would have the b0llox to follow that through. He surely had a bet with his mates to carry that one out?
Were too soft and we will never go up as were too nice to play against.
yes we need a some hard men in the center of the park.
we need players with guts and balls.
I think Joey Barton and JERMAINE JONES WOULD BE a PERFECT PAIRING
what do you think..??
Can you imagine Givet attempting a Blackburn accent? I'd pay good money to see that!
The christmas rideout would need a police escort, anyway who was that goalkeeper who was a gun nutter, that american hanaman or something like that, H'ed be okay for the rideout too, any slacking in training and let him deploy taser.
kiwipom73
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4:46am Wed 5 Dec 12
osing weight is an important issue he needs to address if he wants to continue being employed at Ewood....too many free lunches after training !!
MUST win game v Cardiff....need to show ability and commitement to be able close the gap on the top teams....COME ON U BLUES.....GET BEHIND THE TEAM NOW !!
kiwipom73
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4:46am Wed 5 Dec 12
osing weight is an important issue he needs to address if he wants to continue being employed at Ewood....too many free lunches after training !!
MUST win game v Cardiff....need to show ability and commitement to be able close the gap on the top teams....COME ON U BLUES.....GET BEHIND THE TEAM NOW !!
French Rover
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9:51am Wed 5 Dec 12
We totaled 4 pts in the Group in 95/96 with our only win 4-1 v Rosenberg and the highlight of all our games being the fight between Batty and Le Saux!
Glad that record has gone...
dangerous dave
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9:55am Wed 5 Dec 12
OUT WITH SHAW AGNEW SINGH BLACK HEN DRY VENKEYS
fanny_tickler.
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9:59am Wed 5 Dec 12
French Rover wrote:Gone but not forgotten. The slap-boxing between Batty and Le Saux was fantastic.
Glad to see that Man City's miserly 3 points total replaces us as the lowest points total for any English team in a Champions league Group stage.
We totaled 4 pts in the Group in 95/96 with our only win 4-1 v Rosenberg and the highlight of all our games being the fight between Batty and Le Saux!
Glad that record has gone...
KamikazeTurkey
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10:20am Wed 5 Dec 12
srvp28
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11:55am Wed 5 Dec 12
moh wrote:"Robbo needs to lose some pounds as he doesn't go down so easily now."
HitchinRover wrote:Robbo needs to lose some pounds as he does'nt go down to easily now. If he loses some weight he should be better.
It doesn't make a great deal of sense to me to get rid of Robinson. Trading a 33 year old keeper for someone at 41, no matter how good he still is, and how much of a legend doesn't seem sensible. Having said that I'd love to have Friedel back at the club in some capacity, but not at the cost of Robbo.
Could it be that Robbo used to be responsible for the "oh" in moh? :)
MxMave
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3:28pm Wed 5 Dec 12
merlinrabbit
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4:40pm Wed 5 Dec 12
Rovers75
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6:35pm Wed 5 Dec 12
fanny_tickler. wrote:I'll give u that one fanny..... how gay did Le Saux look after actually being called a gay lord! I didn't know whether to laugh or cry
French Rover wrote:Gone but not forgotten. The slap-boxing between Batty and Le Saux was fantastic.
Glad to see that Man City's miserly 3 points total replaces us as the lowest points total for any English team in a Champions league Group stage.
We totaled 4 pts in the Group in 95/96 with our only win 4-1 v Rosenberg and the highlight of all our games being the fight between Batty and Le Saux!
Glad that record has gone...
spotonblue
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7:07pm Wed 5 Dec 12
fanny_tickler. wrote:Dingle
French Rover wrote:Gone but not forgotten. The slap-boxing between Batty and Le Saux was fantastic.
Glad to see that Man City's miserly 3 points total replaces us as the lowest points total for any English team in a Champions league Group stage.
We totaled 4 pts in the Group in 95/96 with our only win 4-1 v Rosenberg and the highlight of all our games being the fight between Batty and Le Saux!
Glad that record has gone...
Robbie says...
8:58am Tue 4 Dec 12