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Singh sets the agenda at Blackburn Rovers
9:40am Thursday 21st June 2012 in News
By Andy Cryer, Blackburn Rovers reporter
RUNNING THE SHOW Blackburn Rovers’ global advisor Shebby Singh at Ewood Park yesterday
Blackburn Rovers new global advisor Shebby Singh has said Steve Kean’s job is safe for now – but has warned everyone at the club ‘action will be taken’ if targets are not met.
Singh, 51, has revealed he will run the club for owners Venky’s from Ewood Park and vowed to win the battle ahead with the fans and other critics.
The former Malaysian international had called for Kean to be sacked in his previous role as a football pundit just a month ago, in Singapore newspaper ‘The New Paper’, but has now said everyone starts with a ‘clean slate’.
He also told the Lancashire Telegraph he was hopeful of signing two players within the next week after insisting transfer funds had been made available to Steve Kean.
The Lancashire Telegraph understand Fulham’s veteran midfielder Danny Murphy is one of those targets, with an offer now believed to have been made to him and Kean due to meet him imminently.
Singh also assured supporters there were “zero” financial problems at the club with all debts cleared by his bosses.
Singh’s column in May has raised questions among Rovers fans after he said “looking from a football pundit’s point of view, Steve Kean is obviously not the man to lead Blackburn Rovers back to the Premiership.”
But now, Singh is ready to give Kean a chance.
He said: “What happened is over and at this moment in time, Steve is the manager. He will start pre season training.
“As with everyone else involved at the club there will be ‘keeping eyes’ put into place and everyone will have to meet set targets.
“It is the collective. We can take the short cut and say it is an individual failure but the way I and the Venky’s look at things is saying it is a collective failure.
“It is a clean slate for everyone. In my capacity as a football pundit I said that about Steve, that was my job, now as a global advisor I have different responsibilities.
“My job as a football pundit was to be critical. Now my job is to be constructive. It is essential Blackburn Rovers get back into the Premier League but I won’t set a timeline. That will put pressure on.”
Singh has described himself as “the eyes and ears” for Venky’s and insists he has the jurisdiction to make big decisions - something that has been lacking at the club in the past.
Colin Hendry is also still expected to join the backroom staff, although he awaits a formal offer, and former Liverpool, Leeds and Leicester man Ian Silvester has been confirmed as club secretary.
Singh said: “For me it is the biggest challenge of my life. There is a lot we need to prove. It is very important for us to regroup. Not just the club but the fans.
“From the outside looking in you could feel the emotions of the fans last season. That is not a good thing and is a battle that will a long time to win.
“I can say the club has got absolutely zero financial problems. Whatever was inherited has been cleared.There is no debt.
“Transfer funds are available and within the next one week we will have at least two signings. We are very advanced in our negotiations and talks.”
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Comments (178)
9:50am Thu 21 Jun 12
BlackburnExile says...
9:51am Thu 21 Jun 12
BJS says...
9:51am Thu 21 Jun 12
gosportdunc says...
Wots happening. That's a start !! Wether it the truth remains to be seen and at least he knows the game so can be hands on
9:55am Thu 21 Jun 12
bluerob says...
If he stays as manager you will NEVER win over the majority of the fans.
9:58am Thu 21 Jun 12
gosportdunc says...
Also think we will see a new player in goodwille .He's made for the championship style of football best and goodwille will be a good partnership .
9:58am Thu 21 Jun 12
A Darener says...
9:59am Thu 21 Jun 12
jezblue says...
9:59am Thu 21 Jun 12
French Rover says...
10:00am Thu 21 Jun 12
chocky says...
10:00am Thu 21 Jun 12
thresholdweller says...
10:01am Thu 21 Jun 12
trueblueaccy says...
Doesn't know how much Kean is hated and now he has revealed he's been a a Venkys employee for 3 yrs he's joined the hate list as well.
When will this mightmare end, just when we thought it couldn't get any worse they reveal Chevvy Singh
10:02am Thu 21 Jun 12
jackmetickler says...
As for Danny Murphy signing somehow going to improve our chances of promotion.... isnt this supposed to be the most physically demanding league in the world and more noted for fitness than skills... !!
As much as I really do hope I am wrong... there has been so many lies that until I start witnessing some real improvements and honesty from these people I will not believe them.
10:02am Thu 21 Jun 12
harwoodblue says...
How many time have we heard this, but if they do manage to sign Murphy and Best i suppose its better than what they did last season buying rubbish foriegn players who looked good on a DVD like Petrovic and Ribero.
10:02am Thu 21 Jun 12
Lancs - pensioner says...
Kean got Fulham promoted - lies
Kean is not the man to take BRFC back to the PL - lies
Clean slate my backside, just more lies
Boycott us still on Mr Singh until you take the neccacery action from day one,
Sack the drunk driver
Sack the liar who told the police I have not had a drink
Sack the drunk who abused a previous BRFC manager who is likeley to sue BRFC
Sack the liar who said we WON'T get relegated
This manager has had enough slates wiped clean, so do the right thing Mr Sihgn and just get rid of him, it's your number one priority.
10:04am Thu 21 Jun 12
NorwegianWood says...
10:04am Thu 21 Jun 12
1rover says...
10:05am Thu 21 Jun 12
A Darener says...
Only the dismissal of Kean will start to heal the wounds inflicted on us by the Venky's and even that only goes part way towards what we want. We know we are not going to get rid of this regime overnight. But the boost to morale would be enormous, if they would only see sense and get rid of Kean. I am sure even the players would be relieved and they might start to believe that with a proper manager we could even get out of this division at the first time of asking. A big ask I know but any hope is better than none.
10:14am Thu 21 Jun 12
harwoodblue says...
10:16am Thu 21 Jun 12
alfa111 says...
10:19am Thu 21 Jun 12
RUinsane says...
Look mate we've heard it all before, and on far too many occasions.
Just do something first, and talk about it after. Thats all we want. Honesty, HONESTY, the truth, not Dan Browns version of events. We want honesty, facts, action and communication after you've done something worthy of judgement.
10:20am Thu 21 Jun 12
fitz808 says...
the last year and a half have been poor, when i was hoping for so much more. however, i am not one for absolutes. i personally feel kean has been poor, but i am not a manager or chief exec, so recognise that i am less experienced than those i would be critical of. and it is fair to say there have been some bizarre circumstances to deal with, so it may be unfair of us to judge his management without that broader context.
venky's too have been really poor - inexcusably so in the case of communication. so i feel we are at a point where we have two directions of travel from which we can hope to rebuild
a) make wholesale changes to the ownership and management structure. this is largely out of the fans' control as venky's do not seem inclined to sell or dispose of kean.
b) accept that the ownership and management will remain and allow some leaway over the implementation of these new plans and investments.
realistically we all continue to support rovers, even though the venky's reign has led to extremely emotive responses from many. i for one will not give up on the club this season and wil get to whatever games i can when i get to travel back up north. i respect others for approaching it in an compltely different way, but for me new season suggests the opportunity for a new start, regardless of who's in charge.
10:20am Thu 21 Jun 12
formerover says...
10:26am Thu 21 Jun 12
thresholdweller says...
10:30am Thu 21 Jun 12
A Darener says...
10:37am Thu 21 Jun 12
Angrlus says...
Clean slate is one thing, but given thst kean now has the funds and soon the players - according to singh - then his tenure should be marked by early results as he's already had more than a season to settle into the job and if there is a strong lineup and he is unable to get the best out of them as he proved last year, then it shouldn't take many games to come to the conclusion that Kean is the weak link.
10:37am Thu 21 Jun 12
davemal says...
10:39am Thu 21 Jun 12
d146895x says...
I thought Singh's role was 'Director of Football' and we already had a 'General Manager'.
Why we would sign Danny Murphy, given his previous comments about our club, puzzles me.
Unfortunately, I see the outlook as being very dismal under Kean.
10:39am Thu 21 Jun 12
Bangkok Rover says...
10:43am Thu 21 Jun 12
unclejacklegend says...
10:43am Thu 21 Jun 12
Angrlus says...
10:44am Thu 21 Jun 12
dangerous dave says...
Do they not understand that Kean & Co are not wanted at Ewood after the total shambles they have put the club in through utter 'bad management' and now we might get some pensioners to help get back into the Premiership at the first attempt - IN YOUR DREAMS ! the the paying fans have to look forward to - that is the ones that are silly enough to have bought season tickets.
NO CHANGE OF VIEW OUT WITH THE IDIOT KEAN AND THE REST OF THE LYING TEAM INCLUDING SINGH WHO HAS ALREADY STATED KEAN IS NOT THE MAN FOR THE JOB.
10:45am Thu 21 Jun 12
Hippocroccapig says...
Then finally you get some information about next season, about having money to spend and about potential incoming transfers and you still criticise the new guy, and all because basically Kean and Venkys haven't been sacked as you have been demanding.
Why don't you just relax, and see what the summer brings, because I will be honest if Burnley were planning on signing Danny Murphy and Leon Best then I would be a happy man.
10:47am Thu 21 Jun 12
Rovers 1495 says...
10:56am Thu 21 Jun 12
Nellie 77 says...
Here is some global advice for you. SACK KEAN AS THE CLUB CAN NOT MOVE FORWARD IN ANY WAY,SHAPE OR FORM WHILST HE IS MANAGER.
10:57am Thu 21 Jun 12
BashirShah says...
I for one, am glad that there's finally some clear communication from the club.
11:05am Thu 21 Jun 12
Judge Nic Sanders says...
Give him the transfer budget,see who signs for him.
11:07am Thu 21 Jun 12
P888HOW says...
11:07am Thu 21 Jun 12
ferrit says...
Responsibilities like outright lying? This clown is a joker like the rest of them.
11:09am Thu 21 Jun 12
Road Runner Road Runner says...
Well, I'm sure I can speak for most on here when I say we would not have a problem with a little debt by way of a severance package for the 'I got Fulham promoted Odious One' ?
Slate clean ?
Well, we have been here before such as the time 2 seasons ago after the last gasp win over Wolves when the clean slate was promised, If I recall something said along those lines ?
Singh, your quote that Kean is not the man to take Blackburn back into the Prem league was absolutely correct, and on that basis why did you not stick to that line when you were in discussions with Venky over your new super duper roll ?
Oh, I get it, towing the line. Not rocking the already sinking ship that is the good ship Ewood.
Venky set up a bank A/C and I will contribute funds that help in paying this Odious One's severance package !
Pressure ?
Wait until the Odious One is pitted against those who are well versed in the Championship League.
The horrible detestable liar is, and will not ever be up to managing at a high level. What is the Odious One displaying to Venky regards his football acumen that see's him still installed as manager ? They are being taken for utter fool's by this 'Odious One' and whoever is advising them.
Do they or yourself not understand that IF you rid BRFC of Odious One, and install a manager of repute even from the lower Leagues that Ewood would be packed to the rafters along with an atmosphere that hasn't been heard or seen for a number of years ?
Wipe the slate clean by ridding us of the cloak of despair. It is that simple.
If the Odious One steps foot anywhere near that ground then be assured, I will not.
My money is pledged to BRSIT, and gaining interest daily. Not a penny more will you people receive from me until you do the correct thing.
Out Out Out Out Out Out Out Out Out Out Out Out Out Out
11:18am Thu 21 Jun 12
Stone Island. says...
11:25am Thu 21 Jun 12
ivegillian says...
That commitment will remain even if by some miracle we are successful this season.
Can I add that adding Mr Hendry to the staff of the club will continue to tarnish the reputation of a once proud club.
What ever credibility he once had has gone - for ever. It would patronise the supporters still more to assume that he would enable a bridge to be built between supporter and club. Not a chance.
Think very carefully Mr Singh and talk to the decent people who were once associated with this club to get a clear and unbiased opinion of what has happened and, more importantly now, what needs to happen.
It will also be worth your while to go and stand in front of the statue of Jack Walker and try get a sense of what true leadership is all about and what this club means to Blackburn people.
11:28am Thu 21 Jun 12
BashirShah says...
I'm skeptical to say the least after the lies last season by baldadonna, but if we refuse to believe anything and turn ur backs on the club, is it Venky's we aee hurting more - or the club?
11:28am Thu 21 Jun 12
Hippocroccapig says...
Or of course you could always assume that what they are saying is bullsh*t and act accordingly without giving them a chance............?
11:32am Thu 21 Jun 12
Stone Island. says...
11:36am Thu 21 Jun 12
Hippocroccapig says...
11:40am Thu 21 Jun 12
Stone Island. says...
11:43am Thu 21 Jun 12
fitz808 says...
11:44am Thu 21 Jun 12
Jack Herer says...
Clear communication is telling us why Steve Kean is still in charge. Real reasons, not nonsense. They've said he's there because he got Fulham promoted, but he clearly didn't, he has zero football management experience bar Rovers, only coaching experience.
How are lies on the very first day clear communication?
Saying anyone who doesn't just swallow these lies has a hidden agenda, makes me wonder if you have a hidden agenda.
Are you actually a real fan? Are you now happy with this amazing communication we are now getting?
What about just being honest with the fans? What about answering our most pressing question - what is Steve Kean still doing at the club?
"Clean slates" and lies don't wash I'm afraid with such an important issue.
What is Steve Kean still doing at the club? Who wants him there and why?
The fans just want answers, and they have to be honest after so long being treated disgracefully.
11:50am Thu 21 Jun 12
Jack Herer says...
When did Steve Kean get Fulham promoted?
Any fool can see that's clearly ****, but we are supposed to just accept that, after everything else we've had to take?
You might need time to see if it's lies or not, everyone else unfortunately can look up on the net and see it immediately.
Nothing against this Shebby Singh fella, I just think the fans deserve some honesty now after all that's happened and Steve Kean is still in charge.
More lies and future promises aren't good enough any more, we are sick to the back teeth of those.
11:52am Thu 21 Jun 12
Road Runner Road Runner says...
Of course, we are hurting the club, but, that is the way this saga as unfolded. The only people able to ease this hurt and pain are Venky by doing the right thing(s).
Should they do that then I will return, as I have for 39 years, to Ewood.
Whatever the mitigating circumstances are for retaining Kean they just do not stack up for me ? It is pish poor decision making from the highest level and, in my mind, endorses the facts that they are clueless as regards running a football club and, more importantly that they are prepared to alienate the supporter base.
The cost or price being paid, is indeed, a high one, and that if this season does not pan out with any modicum of success then I am convinced the road back will be a long and arduous one and, as you quite rightly point out, the club, Blackburn Rovers Football Club will be the one who bears the whole punishment for the fiasco that I truly believe could, and should have been avoided had more experience and patience have been applied.
The Odious One is culpable for this all situation with his bluster that persuaded Venky in appointing him in the first place with little or no experience in managing such a critical period in BRFC's history.
Staggering, to say the least !
Just a thought ?
Regards
11:55am Thu 21 Jun 12
hugofakenham says...
11:57am Thu 21 Jun 12
dangerous dave says...
OUT WITH DRINK DRIVER KEAN, VENKYS AND ALL THE OTHER WOULD BE HANGERS ON
12:01pm Thu 21 Jun 12
Tuo Neak says...
Then becomes Blackburn Rovers employee and changes his tune... Amazing really. Short of a change of ownership the only thing that could bring fans back onside is to remove Steve Kean from the club completely.
I'm willing to give Shebby the time but its not a good start to get conned on Day 1, in his first interview he already believes Steve got Fulham promoted. By Christmas he will probably believe that he was responsible for the 1995 Championship
12:03pm Thu 21 Jun 12
givet82 says...
12:04pm Thu 21 Jun 12
Jack Herer says...
When a manager has performed so badly, and treated the fans with such derision, then there is no going back. Especially within football, an industry known for ditching managers.
After a kamikaze pilot, a football manager is the most dispensable job there is. Everyone knows that. Something goes wrong, you sack the manager. Steve Kean has f*cked up heroically but he's still here though. I cannot think of a manager in history who has done worse but still kept his job.
That's what we want answers to. Anything else - players or whatnot - it doesn't matter. It's this massive question of Steve Kean's continued pressence that everyone can't understand but no-one from the club is answering, including this new fella Shebby.
Clean slate? Clean slate with who? The fans? The owners? The players? He had a clean slate with all these people but he sullied it beyond belief.
Or does he get a clean slate every time we get a new "Director of Football" or "General Manager"? With the revolving door of recruitment which Venkys have, that could be a lot of clean slates to put up with.
12:10pm Thu 21 Jun 12
fickle fan says...
You will see from recent posts that I have a lot of critics on here most have appeared since you commented on a post I made.
Those who chose to will see on looking that I asked you a question,you have declined to answer, you obviously don't have to.
You are holding a meeting to which I cant attend but wouldn't even if I was available, If you want to have a pop at me on here that's fine but I feel it is cowardly of you not to reply to me on here and some how think its fair to expect me to attend your meeting.
The question I asked was nothing to with the rights or wrongs on anything to do with BRFC it is nothing to do with venkys or sk or the FA It was to clarify the outcome if Venkys etc are proven to have acted outside the laws of the game. It is similar to being accused of pinching a bag of crisps from Mr Tesco and asking Mr Policeman if I am convicted of this what are the punishments I might receive.
Glen I find it very hard to understand why you wont answer a simple question. I know a lot have fans on here are giving their opinions on here but I would ask you to reflect on your position as acting on behalf of supporters if you refuse to reply.
The question I asked you Glen was :-
If your are successful with your actions with the FA could a possible outcome be a points deduction or Relegation for BRFC.
Now I know every one can tell me their opinion or act on your behalf But because of your position and the fact you had a pop at me on here I am asking you to answer the question on here or explain why you cant
12:17pm Thu 21 Jun 12
happycyclist says...
12:19pm Thu 21 Jun 12
Hippocroccapig says...
12:23pm Thu 21 Jun 12
tiojo says...
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alphajono says...
12:30pm Thu 21 Jun 12
Harwoodstblue says...
12:33pm Thu 21 Jun 12
benal13 says...
12:38pm Thu 21 Jun 12
Russ ov the rovers says...
12:38pm Thu 21 Jun 12
cboyer says...
12:40pm Thu 21 Jun 12
dangerous dave says...
12:43pm Thu 21 Jun 12
Cyprusblue says...
What the hell is a Global Adviser and more to the point how does a bonkers low grade tv pundit qualify for such a role?
At least we know what Keane brings. Lies, spin and a complete lack of ability and talent.
Only the Venky's are stupid enough to keep producing the torrent of bulls**t that flows out of Ewood.
Where would the venky kids be if daddy hadn't left them a business??
Cleaning up other peoples s**te rather than creating it is my guess.
1:00pm Thu 21 Jun 12
benal13 says...
1:05pm Thu 21 Jun 12
rovertakenmb says...
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1:08pm Thu 21 Jun 12
1rover says...
1:11pm Thu 21 Jun 12
benal13 says...
1:16pm Thu 21 Jun 12
Coeur de Lion says...
1:18pm Thu 21 Jun 12
eddie the eagle says...
1:19pm Thu 21 Jun 12
fickle fan says...
Her are you sure may be you really are confused or you are an extra for funny girls or may be you are not sure, the truth is out there, But If I am a she some of your comments may be taken in the wrong way
Perhaps you are having funny dreams about me perhaps you may need help
Perhaps I live in Benidorm and I`m more than a girl you wish
or perhaps something sensible may appear in your posts
or perhaps I`m taking to many drugs perhaps we all have
perhaps one day you will be able to do a grown up post with a relevant point
Perhaps its a dream
perhaps its B*ll ****
What are you on about ????????????????????
??
1:26pm Thu 21 Jun 12
burnleyglentoran says...
SINGH WHEN YA LOSING!!!
1:27pm Thu 21 Jun 12
Rovers 1495 says...
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1:28pm Thu 21 Jun 12
makaveli96 says...
1:32pm Thu 21 Jun 12
Dukes says...
just sell up because i shall never believe a word from venkys or singh
1:34pm Thu 21 Jun 12
Rovers 1495 says...
1:36pm Thu 21 Jun 12
Wild Rover says...
Probably not I suspect. Gates will be down for sure following our glorious triumphs of last season but not as bad as the propaganda posters make out.
But if I am on my own in the Blackburn End I will give you a wave!
BTW- to the one(s) who slagged me off yesterday re the Bilic post I hoped you had the wit to realise I was being whimsical, having a little joke?
And as for the spelling of Pyrrhic I was unsure whether to put the "h" in or not, but that is because it is a long time since I read the Classics.
Oh dear, am I being patronising again Cyril?
Still supporting as always!
1:38pm Thu 21 Jun 12
fickle fan says...
shame on you
you must be a wenkys 007 secret undercover agent
1:39pm Thu 21 Jun 12
gleechy says...
1:43pm Thu 21 Jun 12
OnePostThenTheOther says...
2. How can you be trusted when you can't even stand by something you said jusr a few ago? "then I was critical, now I am constructive" = more weasel-worded 8oIIox from the Wenjy mob.
Kean has more lives than a cat with these idiots. Here's some constructive suggestion for you:
KEAN OUT
BRFC FANS IN
1:45pm Thu 21 Jun 12
Morst The 88th Min Heartbreaker of Dingles! says...
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As the song goes.....
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"I am looking for a grain of truth in this Web of Lies" (Mike & the Mechanics).
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34th....
1:46pm Thu 21 Jun 12
Morst The 88th Min Heartbreaker of Dingles! says...
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It's no good pretending any longer you are going to get meetings or communications with this lot. They will only understand an empty stadium.
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We will not be treated in this SHABBY way any longer. To enter Ewood at present is to offer support to these awful people. Even if you bought an ST you can still join the other 15,000 former ST's who have not bought one by getting a refund (or cancel your DD) or by simply not turning up until all fans agree to. An empty stadium will bring massive press pressure on these fake custodians.
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ROVERS FANS MUST STICK TOGETHER AND BOYCOTT THESE SHABBY PEOPLE!
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34th....
1:52pm Thu 21 Jun 12
benal13 says...
1:57pm Thu 21 Jun 12
100%ROVERS says...
G09r-8U
FFS - WE ARE BEING RUN BY A 3RD RATE TV PUNDIT !!!!
Check out the You Tube link above .. hes basically a Malaysian Journeyman player ... Hes a self confessed Tottenham Fan ... His only claim to this role is that he watches & commentates on the EPL on the Asian TV networks -
WTF HAVE WE DONE TO LET THESE PEOPLE INTO OUR CLUB !!!!!!
Shame on all you KEAN supporters and VENKYS defenders on this BB and also at the games ... YOU are as culpable as the DEVIL WOMAN herself ... Take a look in the mirror you lot !!!!
I HOPE YOU ENJOY WATCHIN OUR FURTHER DESCENT !!!!!!
KEAN OUT / SILVESTER OUT / AGNEW OUT / VENKYS OUT / SINGH OUT / AND MOST IMPORTANTLY ...
ALL 2012 / 2013 SEASON TICKET HOLDERS OUT YOU TRAITORS !!!
2:05pm Thu 21 Jun 12
smellthecoffee says...
/Kentaro out!! Judging from some of the comments on here, it is clear that the Venky propaganda machine is out again to get the fans on their side. As far as I'm concerned, anyone going to a home game this season is breaching a picket line and destroying our club. Everyone must cease investing in this regime. That is the ONLY way to get rid of Kean and his flunkies.
2:11pm Thu 21 Jun 12
smellthecoffee says...
2:30pm Thu 21 Jun 12
carlmc says...
Those two statements surely contradict each other, or am I missing something?
2:34pm Thu 21 Jun 12
Bicky1 says...
YOU ARE A DISGRACE TO FOOTBALL MANAGEMENT AND WILL NEVER EVER BE TRUSTED BY ANY ROVERS FAN AND PROBABLY BY ANYBODY ELSE IN FOOTBALL BY THE END OF THIS CIRCUS PERFORMANCE, DO YOU NOT UNDERSTAND, YOU MUST LEAVE NOW !!!
2:38pm Thu 21 Jun 12
Jack Herer says...
Some people will go to the match because they feel it's the right feel to do. We should never hold it against those who want to do that.
Rest assured that those who attend dislike Kean just as much as the rest of us though.
We know who the enemy is and it isn't each other. Fans together.
2:43pm Thu 21 Jun 12
Gaz M says...
2:43pm Thu 21 Jun 12
egbutnobacon says...
2:51pm Thu 21 Jun 12
Wild Rover says...
And it's a bit loony to use cap lock to highlight your point...
And before you argue remember the archive!
3:03pm Thu 21 Jun 12
MxMave says...
You think Kean will go if we get relegated again next year?
Not a chance.
3:08pm Thu 21 Jun 12
IrishRover2 says...
3:08pm Thu 21 Jun 12
IrishRover2 says...
3:08pm Thu 21 Jun 12
anotheroneofthe6000 says...
3:25pm Thu 21 Jun 12
James.NoNayNever says...
mailed,,sang our hearts out and they still dont get rid of the most dispised man in Lancashire,,An allout BOYCOTT of ewood park is the only answer,,Kean out now
3:45pm Thu 21 Jun 12
alfa111 says...
3:54pm Thu 21 Jun 12
superfly agaric says...
I don't know how the TV rights work outside of the UK but I'm guessing that all Blackburns games will be available to purchase via internet or satellite TV.
Keans position is, therefore, irrelevant as these new 'fans' will not have seen his performance over the last couple of seasons and that is why he is allowed to stay.
Of course they (Venkys etc) will read the thousands of comments in the LET and have thought 'f*ck you' and in their mind they see a large fan base being built afresh. Granted, the loss of revenue from Ewood Park will hurt but it is small potatoes compared to TV money etc - not to mention merchandising (now where is that being made?).
If they wanted to win the indigenous fans back then there would have been a concerted effort such as getting rid of Kean and enticing us back.
After the Wigan away match, the Blackburn fans were not something they wanted to inherit and they have succeeded in alienating us and pushing us out.
Just staying away isn't enough, we should sing and chant outside Ewood at each home game otherwise the community support of our club will go the way of Blackburns nightlife.
3:54pm Thu 21 Jun 12
superfly agaric says...
I don't know how the TV rights work outside of the UK but I'm guessing that all Blackburns games will be available to purchase via internet or satellite TV.
Keans position is, therefore, irrelevant as these new 'fans' will not have seen his performance over the last couple of seasons and that is why he is allowed to stay.
Of course they (Venkys etc) will read the thousands of comments in the LET and have thought 'f*ck you' and in their mind they see a large fan base being built afresh. Granted, the loss of revenue from Ewood Park will hurt but it is small potatoes compared to TV money etc - not to mention merchandising (now where is that being made?).
If they wanted to win the indigenous fans back then there would have been a concerted effort such as getting rid of Kean and enticing us back.
After the Wigan away match, the Blackburn fans were not something they wanted to inherit and they have succeeded in alienating us and pushing us out.
Just staying away isn't enough, we should sing and chant outside Ewood at each home game otherwise the community support of our club will go the way of Blackburns nightlife.
3:54pm Thu 21 Jun 12
kfc yummy says...
3:54pm Thu 21 Jun 12
Chrissaces says...
Venkys know they have lost the majority of the fans due to their negligence. They think that putting some NOBODY in another stupid ar$e fictitional position with false promises of improvement will get the fans to all go down and renew their season tickets all of a sudden?? Get real you bunch of pr1cks!!
Fcuk off from our club and take the staff you have employed with you! I'd rather be blue sq prem without you guys than be where we are now with you! At least I would see a way forward!
Sneaky b4stards!!
3:57pm Thu 21 Jun 12
alfa111 says...
4:00pm Thu 21 Jun 12
OnePostThenTheOther says...
4:10pm Thu 21 Jun 12
makaveli96 says...
R.I.P. Ahmed Carr
4:11pm Thu 21 Jun 12
makaveli96 says...
It's got 28 letters.
4:13pm Thu 21 Jun 12
makaveli96 says...
A bit of Argy Bhaji.
4:14pm Thu 21 Jun 12
makaveli96 says...
Or put a block on our joint account, as she called it.
4:15pm Thu 21 Jun 12
ashman says...
n then yes. My opinion is we will be in this league well beyond 2013-2014 season. Hope i am wrong.
4:16pm Thu 21 Jun 12
makaveli96 says...
Although things went sour when I said, "And that's not just the drink talking either."
4:18pm Thu 21 Jun 12
makaveli96 says...
I mean, have you ever tried to pull a plug from a socket, when you've got a glass of champagne in one hand and a vuvuzela in the other?
4:19pm Thu 21 Jun 12
merlinrabbit says...
4:20pm Thu 21 Jun 12
makaveli96 says...
I must say, they're exceedingly good fakes.
4:21pm Thu 21 Jun 12
StLedge says...
I would guess that would be the b!tching, moaning, whining, complaining, crying and critisising about the previous owners and management..just saying.
4:23pm Thu 21 Jun 12
merlinrabbit says...
4:24pm Thu 21 Jun 12
makaveli96 says...
4:25pm Thu 21 Jun 12
makaveli96 says...
Desperate times for the Greek squad.
4:29pm Thu 21 Jun 12
benal13 says...
4:32pm Thu 21 Jun 12
makaveli96 says...
"Staring into the Sun" will be released next month.
4:33pm Thu 21 Jun 12
alfa111 says...
4:34pm Thu 21 Jun 12
makaveli96 says...
4:36pm Thu 21 Jun 12
StLedge says...
4:37pm Thu 21 Jun 12
makaveli96 says...
Mind, my grandad should be more ashamed. He didn't even turn up.
4:44pm Thu 21 Jun 12
makaveli96 says...
On the plus side, my conservatory will get finished now.
4:45pm Thu 21 Jun 12
French Rover says...
4:46pm Thu 21 Jun 12
makaveli96 says...
4:47pm Thu 21 Jun 12
merlinrabbit says...
4:48pm Thu 21 Jun 12
DanBlackburn says...
They could offer STs at £50 and I would not be interested. I have a round trip of 4 hours for every match anyway so away games it is. It not simply the lack of competence and clown like running of the club but the arrogance to ignore their customers, the heart beat of the club. They are conceited arrogant slime who live and operate in a medieval feudal country and think they can adopt the same practices here.
I simply do not understand any real fan paying for a season ticket whilst the odious lying slimebag is still manager. What does he have to do to you? Personally great you with two fingers and then p+ss in your pint? Sorry guys but you are just blind dumb a++holes who cannot see any further than the next match.
4:48pm Thu 21 Jun 12
makaveli96 says...
They're the first professional builders the country's seen for over a decade.
4:50pm Thu 21 Jun 12
makaveli96 says...
Because the moment you do, she starts.
4:52pm Thu 21 Jun 12
makaveli96 says...
4:54pm Thu 21 Jun 12
makaveli96 says...
Borders change all the time.
4:56pm Thu 21 Jun 12
makaveli96 says...
I wouldn't have been too bothered, but I still had them on.
4:57pm Thu 21 Jun 12
makaveli96 says...
Which means that after tax he'll take home £3million.
4:59pm Thu 21 Jun 12
baldie says...
4:59pm Thu 21 Jun 12
norah bhatty says...
If no money in hand, who is going to pay for the 'services' of Kean & Co? Walk away, don't turn back and events will turn full circle.
5:00pm Thu 21 Jun 12
makaveli96 says...
And the only time we'll see the words "John Terry" and "cleared" together this summer.
5:03pm Thu 21 Jun 12
makaveli96 says...
5:04pm Thu 21 Jun 12
makaveli96 says...
5:05pm Thu 21 Jun 12
DanBlackburn says...
I was there because I had already bought my season ticket as I have done for nearly 30 years. Most of which has meant travelling long distances since going to university at 18. I can tell you now pal that there are very very few people who have put in anywhere near the time and cost that I have supporting the Rovers. I even maintained my season ticket whilst I lived in Sweden for 3 years. It breaks my heart not to renew, I feel completely bereft but we have no choice. Renewing is accepting Kean as manager and I simply cannot stand the thought of paying for that.
5:06pm Thu 21 Jun 12
makaveli96 says...
He was more effective fighting on a small patch of British soil than any of his countrymen were 30 years ago.
5:08pm Thu 21 Jun 12
makaveli96 says...
Theres no shame in once being a student, or even deserting your town.
Letting your team go now is just part of the process....
5:10pm Thu 21 Jun 12
makaveli96 says...
"Yes it is," he replied.
"Well, you're a very lucky man," I said.
"Gorgeous, isn't she?" he smiled.
"No," I replied. "She's just been knocked over by a bus."
5:13pm Thu 21 Jun 12
makaveli96 says...
I'd swallowed her inhaler, but it was worth it.
5:15pm Thu 21 Jun 12
makaveli96 says...
5:16pm Thu 21 Jun 12
makaveli96 says...
And then He made the earth round.
5:19pm Thu 21 Jun 12
makaveli96 says...
5:23pm Thu 21 Jun 12
DanBlackburn says...
Stick to your jokes kid.
How often does your carer let you use the computer?
5:25pm Thu 21 Jun 12
makaveli96 says...
It hasn't got any Poles.
5:27pm Thu 21 Jun 12
makaveli96 says...
Turned out to be a plain base with 'IOU' squirted in tomato sauce.
5:32pm Thu 21 Jun 12
Rhysp9 says...
5:39pm Thu 21 Jun 12
lowelife says...
Dear oh, dear another stooge! It's amazing how opinion can be manipulated by a pay packet. Heard him on Radio Lancashire this morning where he gave politicians answers to rather weak questioning by Grahm Liver. We need penetrating questions and interviewers who won't be awed by these people and back off. Get paxman to interview him!
The conspiracy thoerists are right, Kean is the paymaster; there can be no other possible explanation.
5:46pm Thu 21 Jun 12
baldie says...
But don't come on here claiming the moral high ground now,it's too late.
6:08pm Thu 21 Jun 12
one more season says...
If you are taken in by the next set of gravy train passengers,then you deserve all you get and more.
Even the LET seem to be going along with the rubbish being sprouted.
No disrespect to Shebby Singh, but a Malalsian ex footballer advising a team on how to get back into the Worlds greatest football league is a joke.
Having a manager who's record is so bad that you can't believe anyone would employ him is just unbelievable.
And how any football fan can give their hard earned cash to these people is beyond belief.
Please dont do it, they are laughing at us thinking that they can tell us anything and that we are too stupid to know any different.
Get some backbone and walk away,otherwise they will be there right up to lower leagues and eventual Administration.
6:14pm Thu 21 Jun 12
Shaun Johnson says...
6:34pm Thu 21 Jun 12
Morst The 88th Min Heartbreaker of Dingles! says...
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I like 15,000+ other ST's will not give ay more money to these people. What are you doing about it?
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Please do check the archives and you may see who had the idea for getting 20,000 ST sales into Ewood in 2010 before these fools ruined it!
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34th.....
6:41pm Thu 21 Jun 12
baldie says...
6:45pm Thu 21 Jun 12
benal13 says...
7:02pm Thu 21 Jun 12
Rover the Hill says...
As a life-long Rovers fan of over 30 years, the decision to retain the services of Steve Kean and constant lies from Venky's, I now feel my position as a supporter has become untenable. Therefore, it is with a heavy heart that I resign.
PS. Fcuk you, Fcuk Kean, Fcuk Venky's and Fcuk Bradley Whorr.
7:20pm Thu 21 Jun 12
FilWil53 says...
Shabby out.
Wankys out.
DKO.
Hans Christian out.
Myles out.
Bradley Orrful out.
Hendry not in.
Murphy not in.
No to ST renewals.
Starve them out.
The press seem to have woken up. Sad that the questioning of these intruders is so pathetic!
8:17pm Thu 21 Jun 12
Bigbry says...
9:00pm Thu 21 Jun 12
gembeli says...
Like many people have pointed out,your report is disgraceful considering what has happened.I wonder if you were in the same room as Singh,and if so,did you ask the questions we need answering,like "Why is
Kean still in charge after the diabolical distruction of the club,and the worst record over 18 months of any manager.
He hasn't even said sorry "WHY"
Don't be a wimp Andy,do your job and ask the many many questions the fans want answers to.You know them all.If you cannot do your job properly i suggest you leave and let someone with "drive"take over.
10:18pm Thu 21 Jun 12
samsno2millfan says...
We have every right to be sceptical given what has been said before.
So, Mr Singh, you say your view on Kean is reliant on which job you hold. That doesn't mean your latest one is right and your first one wrong.
Who were you actually lying to; your readers or the Blackburn supporters?
Time will tell.
11:33pm Thu 21 Jun 12
gleechy says...
12:13am Fri 22 Jun 12
HHHH says...
12:14am Fri 22 Jun 12
trampus says...
!!!!!!!
2:01am Fri 22 Jun 12
Gennoe1 says...
6:29am Fri 22 Jun 12
mrconcept says...
"It is essential Blackburn Rovers get back into the Premier League but I won’t set a timeline. That will put pressure on.”
Exactly what you don't do in Football.
6:54am Fri 22 Jun 12
Dan11 says...
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More lies and different day and lets count the lies of Shabby. Lets see who the two signings he actually gets to sign are!
7:39am Fri 22 Jun 12
BRFC The Peoples Champion says...
1. 'I think that Steven Gerrard is a poor passer so he should play at right back..I think thats the best position for him.'
2. 'Yes, Messi scores all these goals, but what else does he do?'
3. Why does Giggs play CM now? Why does he do that? Play him CB with Ferdinand - the experience from those two would be so hard to beat.'
He obviously has the sort of calibre Rovers are looking for. The Kean and Shebby team are world beaters.
8:35am Fri 22 Jun 12
Rovers 1495 says...
8:59am Fri 22 Jun 12
IrishRover2 says...
1:18pm Fri 22 Jun 12
Capatain Sensible says...
45 years a season ticket holder. Not any more. No visits to ewood until the venky's go
3:08pm Fri 22 Jun 12
Vikings Rover says...
Let there be no more confusion Mr Venkatesh Rao our message "Kean Out! Venkys Out" will be heard and at some point will be acted upon.
Until that day arrives we should continue to hold the owner's feet to the fire till they cannot stand the pain, financial, emotional, or otherwise, any longer.
The new 2012/13 season will bring about a new start, a start which will be minus 10,000 loyal and lifelong supporters !!
One day we'll be back, but not until the day comes that you leave !!
R.T.I.D.
5:41pm Sat 23 Jun 12
stick to football says...
What experience does the guy have of this league - what is the point in having a clean slate for the Manager every season and doing nothing
to me its chicken by name and chicken by nature as far as Venkys are concerned I am sure they will be at Ewood every home game to watch their team !!
10:25am Sun 24 Jun 12
bring back the good old days says...