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Blackburn Rovers confirm Nelsen release
11:57am Wednesday 1st February 2012 in News
Blackburn Rovers have confirmed in a statement that Ryan Nelsen was released from his contract at the club last night.
Nelsen is now a free agent and will complete a deal to join Tottenham Hotspur after agreeing a six-month contract with the option for a further year.
The Rovers statement said: "Blackburn Rovers can confirm that club captain Ryan Nelsen was released last night after the player and club agreed the termination of the New Zealand defender's contract."
Comments(54)
Crow27
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12:06pm Wed 1 Feb 12
Venky's out!!
ossyrover1
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12:10pm Wed 1 Feb 12
a_true_blue wrote:why is he a traitor you to55er
traitor
dallydally
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12:10pm Wed 1 Feb 12
MORTEN GAMST 84
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12:12pm Wed 1 Feb 12
Racing Rover
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12:16pm Wed 1 Feb 12
VENKY'S---- Just go, and let someone run the club who understands.
Thanks Ryan you've been great.
Depression is really setting in again.
Venkys_Out
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12:22pm Wed 1 Feb 12
I would have thought his experience and influence would have been invaluable at this time when we are fighting a relegation battle.
Let's just hope that Samba can concentrate on his football now till the end of the season before he requests another transfer!
saint.george
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12:24pm Wed 1 Feb 12
i love ewood shed
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12:29pm Wed 1 Feb 12
alfa111
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12:30pm Wed 1 Feb 12
Crow27 wrote:Here here, top man good luck ryan Nelson.
Ryan The Admiral Nelsen, you are a gentleman and a legend of this football club. Top 5 central defenders of this club. Hope you return someday and Thank you!
Venky's out!!
RobbyRover
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12:32pm Wed 1 Feb 12
Andrews delighted to leave after the club "treated him badly"
Salgado being frozen out
Roberts being frozen out (not complaining there)
Diouf forced out last season
Formica wants to leave
Hoilett stays but still refuses to sign a contract
Robinson has looked far from happy
And that's without mentioning Samba...
Have I missed anything?
"All the lads are right behind me and what we're trying to do here" - really Stevie? Because the facts would suggest otherwise...
Not just blaming the drunken clown by a long way. Him, Venky's and he-who-must-not-be-n
amed have a lot to answer for but none seem to be willing to take fans' questions. Not sure I'd believe thew answers if any of them did either
BRFC 4 LIFE
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12:36pm Wed 1 Feb 12
Theres Only One Ryan Nelsen, One Ryan Nelsen, Theres Only One Ryan Nelsen.....
Or
Ryan Nelsens Blue And White, Blue And White, Ryan Nelsens Blue And White, He Hates Venkys !
BRFC 4 LIFE
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12:36pm Wed 1 Feb 12
Theres Only One Ryan Nelsen, One Ryan Nelsen, Theres Only One Ryan Nelsen.....
Or
Ryan Nelsens Blue And White, Blue And White, Ryan Nelsens Blue And White, He Hates Venkys !
1066 hastings
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12:43pm Wed 1 Feb 12
a_true_blue wrote:obviously 'HARRY' can see more there than KEAN...and 'arry's' NO dummy
traitor
BRFCs
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12:47pm Wed 1 Feb 12
I do, however, feel that the time is right for Ryan to seek a new challenge as we can't keep injury prone players on what is a shrinking wage bill. I have no issue with that, in theory, just hope he got the praise he deserved when he left.
3 points tonight, onwards and upwards!
1066 hastings
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12:48pm Wed 1 Feb 12
a_true_blue wrote:grow up dinny!!!
traitor
makaveli96
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12:55pm Wed 1 Feb 12
Bangkok Rover
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12:57pm Wed 1 Feb 12
formerover
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12:57pm Wed 1 Feb 12
RobbyRover wrote:Would appear to me as though no a clueless manager when they see one. All of the experienced,senior players leaving/wanting to leave is not a good sign, with big Sam and Hughes players would never had said or done such things as now, they put their bodies on the line and conducted themselves in a professional manner. If we can stay up this year what the hell will happen in the summer I dread to think, I can't see samba, hoilett, nzonzi, robbo sticking around.
Nelly cancels his contract and leaves
Andrews delighted to leave after the club "treated him badly"
Salgado being frozen out
Roberts being frozen out (not complaining there)
Diouf forced out last season
Formica wants to leave
Hoilett stays but still refuses to sign a contract
Robinson has looked far from happy
And that's without mentioning Samba...
Have I missed anything?
"All the lads are right behind me and what we're trying to do here" - really Stevie? Because the facts would suggest otherwise...
Not just blaming the drunken clown by a long way. Him, Venky's and he-who-must-not-be-n
amed have a lot to answer for but none seem to be willing to take fans' questions. Not sure I'd believe thew answers if any of them did either
StLedge
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12:58pm Wed 1 Feb 12
ossyrover1 wrote:I would assume that as this was the name various players were texting to Samba after he handed in a transfer request during a relegation battle; the name was used somewhat tongue in cheek about Nelsen wanting his contract terminated during the same relegation battle. Just a guess though!
a_true_blue wrote: traitorwhy is he a traitor you to55er
Ryanb74
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12:58pm Wed 1 Feb 12
Robbie
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12:59pm Wed 1 Feb 12
makaveli96 wrote:still in russia i think
Are we allowed banners tonight or are we still living in Communist times?
spike t
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1:01pm Wed 1 Feb 12
Dukes
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1:01pm Wed 1 Feb 12
The fans had no chance to say their good byes to him.
Ossy blue
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1:07pm Wed 1 Feb 12
BRFCs wrote:But was he actually injured??? Time will tell but it looks to me more like a contractual issue of him playing games and Venky's having to pay the guy....
Absolute top pro, top gentleman and top player for this club. Thank you for all your efforts Ryan, you have made a huge difference with your contribution.
I do, however, feel that the time is right for Ryan to seek a new challenge as we can't keep injury prone players on what is a shrinking wage bill. I have no issue with that, in theory, just hope he got the praise he deserved when he left.
3 points tonight, onwards and upwards!
Brfc24138931
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1:14pm Wed 1 Feb 12
thresholdweller
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1:36pm Wed 1 Feb 12
How about:
Rovers and Ryan Nelsen have agreed to terminate his contract in order for him to take the opportunity to finish his career at Tottenham Hotspur. Ryan has brought credit to himself and the club. He always showed commitment and a professional attitude. We would like to thank him and wish him well in the future. He will always be welcome at Ewood.
bluerob
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1:37pm Wed 1 Feb 12
RobbyRover wrote:Agree 100% , top post
Nelly cancels his contract and leaves
Andrews delighted to leave after the club "treated him badly"
Salgado being frozen out
Roberts being frozen out (not complaining there)
Diouf forced out last season
Formica wants to leave
Hoilett stays but still refuses to sign a contract
Robinson has looked far from happy
And that's without mentioning Samba...
Have I missed anything?
"All the lads are right behind me and what we're trying to do here" - really Stevie? Because the facts would suggest otherwise...
Not just blaming the drunken clown by a long way. Him, Venky's and he-who-must-not-be-n
amed have a lot to answer for but none seem to be willing to take fans' questions. Not sure I'd believe thew answers if any of them did either
i love ewood shed
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1:42pm Wed 1 Feb 12
http://www.skybet.co
m/cms/breaking-trans
fer-news.shtm?name=C
HRISTOPHER+SAMBA
blue_n_white99
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1:50pm Wed 1 Feb 12
thresholdweller wrote:Not a thanks or kiss my **** for the club captain who served the club loyally. Venkys/Kean you have no class and are poor excuses for human beings
I think the club statement was poor.
How about:
Rovers and Ryan Nelsen have agreed to terminate his contract in order for him to take the opportunity to finish his career at Tottenham Hotspur. Ryan has brought credit to himself and the club. He always showed commitment and a professional attitude. We would like to thank him and wish him well in the future. He will always be welcome at Ewood.
blue_n_white99
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1:53pm Wed 1 Feb 12
thresholdweller wrote:Well said
I think the club statement was poor.
How about:
Rovers and Ryan Nelsen have agreed to terminate his contract in order for him to take the opportunity to finish his career at Tottenham Hotspur. Ryan has brought credit to himself and the club. He always showed commitment and a professional attitude. We would like to thank him and wish him well in the future. He will always be welcome at Ewood.
MxMave
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2:05pm Wed 1 Feb 12
Iiii1111
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2:25pm Wed 1 Feb 12
ad put a word in obviously!
jeppo
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2:53pm Wed 1 Feb 12
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Your post above is quite logical and makes sense!
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The more astute amongst us will remember that Redknapp tried desperately to sign Nelsen for Portsmouth a few years ago and has always been a fan. (Brad probably did give a positive recommendation though)
english rose 1
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2:56pm Wed 1 Feb 12
Iiii1111
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3:03pm Wed 1 Feb 12
jeppo wrote:why thanks, spelling a bit dodgy though.
blimey Iiii1111, all this beautiful football you used to crave has changed you! :) . Your post above is quite logical and makes sense! . The more astute amongst us will remember that Redknapp tried desperately to sign Nelsen for Portsmouth a few years ago and has always been a fan. (Brad probably did give a positive recommendation though)
I could never be classed as astute like your good self
Jeppo, no need for dots now
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merlinrabbit
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4:26pm Wed 1 Feb 12
merlinrabbit
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4:27pm Wed 1 Feb 12
French Rover
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4:45pm Wed 1 Feb 12
Iiii1111 wrote:Nelson is going to Bacup Iiii1111 ....? Sounds like a real CLARET mix-up and there I was thinking he was going to Rawtenstall Hotspurs...
Can see th logic in this.....Nelsen is obliviously going to be bacup cover for the likes of King, Dawson,Gallas similar to Saha being cover up front.....a risk worth taking with Spurs in the mix.......think about it...who's Spurs's keeper? Played together for over 200 games with a great understanding.....Br
ad put a word in obviously!
Rover Pete
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4:50pm Wed 1 Feb 12
But, I have to ask, why have we been repeatedly given the nonsence that he was injured and had broken down in training anf needed to go home to New Zealand? Why tell less than the truth, nobody would have bothered and at least we would have had a chance to say goodbye to a really outstanding man and wonderful player and representative of the club.
I for one will be sa to have missed the oportunity to say goodbye to him at his last apperance as we did for Emerton
RoversSwiss
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5:13pm Wed 1 Feb 12
formerover wrote:Nelson injury prone, done a great job but past his best
RobbyRover wrote:Would appear to me as though no a clueless manager when they see one. All of the experienced,senior players leaving/wanting to leave is not a good sign, with big Sam and Hughes players would never had said or done such things as now, they put their bodies on the line and conducted themselves in a professional manner. If we can stay up this year what the hell will happen in the summer I dread to think, I can't see samba, hoilett, nzonzi, robbo sticking around.
Nelly cancels his contract and leaves
Andrews delighted to leave after the club "treated him badly"
Salgado being frozen out
Roberts being frozen out (not complaining there)
Diouf forced out last season
Formica wants to leave
Hoilett stays but still refuses to sign a contract
Robinson has looked far from happy
And that's without mentioning Samba...
Have I missed anything?
"All the lads are right behind me and what we're trying to do here" - really Stevie? Because the facts would suggest otherwise...
Not just blaming the drunken clown by a long way. Him, Venky's and he-who-must-not-be-n
amed have a lot to answer for but none seem to be willing to take fans' questions. Not sure I'd believe thew answers if any of them did either
Andrews goes because he is a target for the boo boys and can't be played.
Salgado is the worst full back in the premiership
Roberts, strong personality but doesn't score goals, another older player off the wage bill
Diouf was the most irritating player to both sets of fans, very glad to see the back of him.
Formica shows signs of being a good player but has missed some crucial chances, 3.5 million would have been good business
Robinson, see his interview on sky after the fulham game, sounded 100% behind the manager
Samba can't blame him, disappointed with the owners like the rest of us.
Hoillet looks like making a top player, not ready yet to move to a top team.
Looks like the manager was also misinformed about the Rovers, in the circumstances last 5 matches have been a minor miracle.
How will Sam cope with his 5-1 thrashing at Ipswich!
stick to football
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5:29pm Wed 1 Feb 12
Good luck at Spurs - you deserve European Football which is more than can be said for those running the club here - they will get their just reward in due course
baldie
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6:24pm Wed 1 Feb 12
formerover wrote:They were right behind him at Everton,of that there is no doubt.
RobbyRover wrote:Would appear to me as though no a clueless manager when they see one. All of the experienced,senior players leaving/wanting to leave is not a good sign, with big Sam and Hughes players would never had said or done such things as now, they put their bodies on the line and conducted themselves in a professional manner. If we can stay up this year what the hell will happen in the summer I dread to think, I can't see samba, hoilett, nzonzi, robbo sticking around.
Nelly cancels his contract and leaves
Andrews delighted to leave after the club "treated him badly"
Salgado being frozen out
Roberts being frozen out (not complaining there)
Diouf forced out last season
Formica wants to leave
Hoilett stays but still refuses to sign a contract
Robinson has looked far from happy
And that's without mentioning Samba...
Have I missed anything?
"All the lads are right behind me and what we're trying to do here" - really Stevie? Because the facts would suggest otherwise...
Not just blaming the drunken clown by a long way. Him, Venky's and he-who-must-not-be-n
amed have a lot to answer for but none seem to be willing to take fans' questions. Not sure I'd believe thew answers if any of them did either
bluerob
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6:31pm Wed 1 Feb 12
mdb2311
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6:37pm Wed 1 Feb 12
philmoulden
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6:58pm Wed 1 Feb 12
no matter what the weather
whittaker0
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7:10pm Wed 1 Feb 12
roverfor60years
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7:53pm Wed 1 Feb 12
Venky’s, Kean, ceo Paul Hunt, sporting director whatever-your-name – EXPLAIN.
Without a true explanation, we can only assume it was to get him off the wage bill. What a way to go after 5+ years as a model player at Ewood. A true gentleman, a born leader and a legend who will long be remembered. To be so cynically tipped overboard!
Was the termination mutual because of injury or was he terminated? Is he injured or is he not?
Why would Spurs jump in and sign him – and how did they know this was going to happen on deadline day? I would question that it is to play him. Do they want to use him as a defensive coach? Or is it to unlock the door to Samba?
Harry’s no fool. He says: “He’ll be good to have around.”
So he would. We can’t defend – no clean sheets in 25-ish matches. Why not keep him on as defensive coach? He is happy and was settled here and I am sure he would have jumped at that.
Hopefully some of these questions will be answered when Andy Cryer speaks to Ryan – though it does not appear that he has spoken to him today. Can’t think why not.
Realistically it may be that he has, sadly, come to the end of his playing days. But what a way for it to end. Thanks for the memory Ryan. And good luck.
globetrot
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8:48pm Wed 1 Feb 12
ossyrover1 wrote:Ossyrover you are a stupid idiot. Ive never known Nelsen give less than 100% a stalwart.
a_true_blue wrote:why is he a traitor you to55er
traitor
Kean/Anderson and Venkys leave. There are opportunities in India now to own a club and be apart of the inuagral Indian premier league, and run it into the ground, please feel free to go now, like now, like right now, this minute.
warren2007
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11:13pm Wed 1 Feb 12
bring back the good old days
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7:38am Thu 2 Feb 12
Not sure why people are surprised. ll of these players have been touted around for quite a while now and its driven from the balance sheet reduction exercise (managed by Karen Silk - hatchet girl?).
Anyone can do this, it does not take any skill to reduce a age bill.
What does take skill is reducing the bill whilst retaining capability, this is something the clowns that own us are totally inept at.
As for their 'style' or lack of. It is nothing more than I would expect from them - they have none.
It has come to something when the support are genuinely ashamed of admitting it is BRFC we support. That for me is the absolute pits.
carlmc
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8:11am Thu 2 Feb 12
Ossy blue wrote:No doubt about that. Most fans have accepted that Solgado & Roberts couldn't play due to contracts being extended. Nelson had the same sort of clause, but the fans would have gone mad had this been made common knowledge with Nelson.
BRFCs wrote: Absolute top pro, top gentleman and top player for this club. Thank you for all your efforts Ryan, you have made a huge difference with your contribution. I do, however, feel that the time is right for Ryan to seek a new challenge as we can't keep injury prone players on what is a shrinking wage bill. I have no issue with that, in theory, just hope he got the praise he deserved when he left. 3 points tonight, onwards and upwards!But was he actually injured??? Time will tell but it looks to me more like a contractual issue of him playing games and Venky's having to pay the guy....
Had he played again, it would have cost the club more big wages and a fee. The reason Spurs have signed him, is they know he is still fit enough to play and for no fee is is a no brainer.
Once again the fans have been sold up the river. I cast iron guarantee Nelson will play at least another season in the premier league.
SHAMBLES
roverfor60years
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9:53am Thu 2 Feb 12
fedupvic
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8:04pm Sun 5 Feb 12
On another topic - why do Rovers play in black & yellow away from home when there is no clash of colours with their opponents?
I would be interested in a reply to that.
click2find
a_true_blue says...
12:05pm Wed 1 Feb 12