Murphy believes Rovers can make a promotion impact

8:11am Monday 2nd July 2012 in News Photograph of the Author By Andy Cryer, Blackburn Rovers reporter

FOR a man who has made more than 400 appearances in a top flight career spanning 15 years, the suggestion of dropping into football’s second tier could easily be seen as insult.

After all we are not talking about a player who is past it here. Danny Murphy was still one of the Premier League’s most creative midfielders as Fulham skipper last campaign, despite his 35 years of age.

It is no surprise then that eyebrows were raised when the former England and Liverpool man turned his back on several top flight offers to join a Championship outfit. They were raised even higher, when it turned out his new club were last year’s laughing stock Blackburn Rovers.

Why would a player still capable of playing at the highest level opt to move to a club who experienced such turmoil last time round?

A lucrative two-year contract certainly helped but,after a lengthy chat with Murphy, it is obvious there is far more driving him on than money.

He said: “At this stage of my career it is maybe something that I didn’t expect. I have always liked a challenge and it is about playing football for me.

“Playing in the Championship was obviously a factor I had to consider. I was initially a little bit reluctant in that respect but then I thought about it and the more influence I thought I could have.

“It is a fresh challenge. I don’t think I have anything to prove in my career. I have had a good career, so my ego was initially what I worried about but I have nothing to prove. This is another challenge and one I am looking forward to.

“I took my time in making the right choice and although I did have other options the fact I would be playing every game and having a bigger influence was a big factor.

“The fact I am 35 and they offered me a two-year contract was also a big factor. It means no matter what, I have two years football in me and if things go well, it means I have a last year in the Premier League, which is what I believe will happen now.

“Initially I have to admit the ego was a big part of it. I went to Liverpool in 97 and apart from one three month loan spell at Crewe, I have spent the whole time in the Premier League.

“That is quite a proud achievement. People were saying ‘you shouldn’t be playing in the Championship’ but the more I thought about it, the more I thought ‘what have I got to prove? What about what I want not what others want?’”

Fulham’s hesitation this summer has certainly appeared to be to Rovers’ advantage as they made the most of the Cottagers’ dallying to make their statement of intent to their Championship rivals.

Murphy is the first admit things could have been very different had Fulham offered him a contract extension earlier in the summer, but now believes it has all worked out for the best.

He said: “It didn’t hurt. It is reality. My only thing was the offer of a one year contract became a bit elongated. It was almost as though it was automatic that I was going to sign.

“That is fine. It could have been done earlier but it opened up new things so it was a blessing. It is not a negative on their part.

“When people started showing a bit of interest I started to think ‘ I am still okay’. It is like going to a disco and a girl is giving you a bit of interest. You are thinking ‘I’ve still got it’.

“Fulham are a great club, we have had such a fantastic time. Me and Martin Jol get on fine, and they wanted to keep me.

“There came a point where they had to look for someone to take my place and do what I do. I believe in myself and trust my own ability but sometimes it is nice to feel really wanted.

“You can call that egotistical, you can call it what you want. But anywhere it is nice for someone to say ‘we really value you and can you come and help us? Even though my five years at Fulham will live with me, it was time for a new challenge.”

Murphy’s CV can’t be faulted. An FA Cup and a UEFA Cup winners medal and a Premier League runners up medal sit proudly in his trophy cabinet – as do nine England caps.

The cynics among the Ewood Park faithful will question whether Murphy still ‘has it’ in his legs. At 35, the extra games and high intensity nature of the Championship are not a place for someone looking to wind down his career.

“The amount of games is more difficult in the Championship but that is even more reason why you need more quality and strength in depth,” said Murphy. “I have thought about that and for the past few seasons I have played Europa League with Fulham as well.

“I have not got a problem with that, in fact I am better when I am playing more games. The Championship is a tough league, there is no doubt about that.

“You saw that with West Ham last year, who were the favourites, had the best squad and they got there in the end. That is down to Steve and the club to make sure the squad improves enough to have a successful season.

“I am at the stage of my career where I know what I can do, I know what I am good at. I know how the best way to help the players around me is.

“Whether that be on the training field or the pitch. I don’t do that consciously , it is in me now because of the years of experience and learning from great players.

“It has become something that is important. It helps wins games, it sees games out. I helped some of the Fulham lads go through the prozone stats, the videos and that type of thing.

“It is not just about what you bring playing wise. It is what you bring off the pitch and that is maybe why Steve looked at me as an option.”

Murphy’s arrival could be questioned for another reason. He was the player who hit out at Rovers style of football under Sam Allardyce – accusing them of going into tackles without brains.

“Anyone who saw the entirety of that interview would not have got overly upset by it,” said Murphy. “It was actually attributed to a few games we played in the weeks leading up to it.

“It was about a one off game. It wasn’t about Blackburn Rovers, it was about things that had gone in games that I didn’t particularly agree with. I also said after that ‘it is fine for teams to do what they want to win a game, it is just not what I think.

“Why would I criticise a club, when it is not the club or the fans who decide what goes on on the pitch. It got blown out of proportion. I thought that might come up but I would think anyone who saw the whole thing would think differently.”

Comments (67)

8:41am Mon 2 Jul 12

fitz808 says...

a really interesting interview there, and i think it's good to have someone of that experience in the squad. hopefully he can help us start playing a more interesting brand of football that we were promised after the BFS sacking, but which failed to materialise during the relegation scrap.
i know some were upset by the comments he'd made about rovers previously, but i can't say i ever found it too much of a problem. as he points out, there was more context around it anyway. i think we've got our hands on a good professional with a lot to add to the team on and off the pitch. good luck for the coming season danny.
a really interesting interview there, and i think it's good to have someone of that experience in the squad. hopefully he can help us start playing a more interesting brand of football that we were promised after the BFS sacking, but which failed to materialise during the relegation scrap. i know some were upset by the comments he'd made about rovers previously, but i can't say i ever found it too much of a problem. as he points out, there was more context around it anyway. i think we've got our hands on a good professional with a lot to add to the team on and off the pitch. good luck for the coming season danny. fitz808

8:43am Mon 2 Jul 12

R0BB0 says...

WELCOME DANNY
WELCOME DANNY R0BB0

9:02am Mon 2 Jul 12

lusorover says...

Like everyone else at Ewood he needs to back up his words with performances and results on the pitch.

We have heard so much rubbish from owners and management that I have ceased paying much attention to what is written - no disresepct Andy.

I am only interested in points on the board and if there are not enough of those I expect Kean to be removed without further waffle.

If Danny Murphy can help us get, say, 14 points out of the first 18 played for then he is the man for me. He has the right credentials and should prove to be an excellent signng.

In any case welcome to Ewood Danny and try and get your mind around how badly the fans have been treated and don't take the negativity personally.
Like everyone else at Ewood he needs to back up his words with performances and results on the pitch. We have heard so much rubbish from owners and management that I have ceased paying much attention to what is written - no disresepct Andy. I am only interested in points on the board and if there are not enough of those I expect Kean to be removed without further waffle. If Danny Murphy can help us get, say, 14 points out of the first 18 played for then he is the man for me. He has the right credentials and should prove to be an excellent signng. In any case welcome to Ewood Danny and try and get your mind around how badly the fans have been treated and don't take the negativity personally. lusorover

9:14am Mon 2 Jul 12

1rover says...

a mate of kean is murphy
a mate of kean is murphy 1rover

9:22am Mon 2 Jul 12

egbutnobacon says...

I often get confused between Danny Murphy and Pirlo.
I often get confused between Danny Murphy and Pirlo. egbutnobacon

9:24am Mon 2 Jul 12

French Rover says...

Yes welcome to Ewood Danny.....glad to see you are bringing some top level experience and excellent passing skills (and your disco dancing shoes!) to help us get back into the Prem...

not sure about the state of the Discos round Blackburn now though, my dancing was done at the Mecca and the Cavendish and then Suttys....but good luck anyhow!
Yes welcome to Ewood Danny.....glad to see you are bringing some top level experience and excellent passing skills (and your disco dancing shoes!) to help us get back into the Prem... not sure about the state of the Discos round Blackburn now though, my dancing was done at the Mecca and the Cavendish and then Suttys....but good luck anyhow! French Rover

9:24am Mon 2 Jul 12

vicn1956 says...

verse 3
Oh Danny boy
I wish you'd been here last year
In the Darwen End
And treated just like dirt
We dared to sing
About the way the club's been going down
But were ignored
Then keano took us down
And now it's time
To buy another season ticket
So now we hear
That everything has changed
But the damage is done
And thousands won't be coming back
Until venys have gone
And the club is run the right way
verse 3 Oh Danny boy I wish you'd been here last year In the Darwen End And treated just like dirt We dared to sing About the way the club's been going down But were ignored Then keano took us down And now it's time To buy another season ticket So now we hear That everything has changed But the damage is done And thousands won't be coming back Until venys have gone And the club is run the right way vicn1956

9:29am Mon 2 Jul 12

bring back the good old days says...

lusorover wrote:
Like everyone else at Ewood he needs to back up his words with performances and results on the pitch.

We have heard so much rubbish from owners and management that I have ceased paying much attention to what is written - no disresepct Andy.

I am only interested in points on the board and if there are not enough of those I expect Kean to be removed without further waffle.

If Danny Murphy can help us get, say, 14 points out of the first 18 played for then he is the man for me. He has the right credentials and should prove to be an excellent signng.

In any case welcome to Ewood Danny and try and get your mind around how badly the fans have been treated and don't take the negativity personally.
My thoughts exactly.

Why many keep seeing our reluctance to jump up and down over these small steps is beyond me.
Yes, they appear to be in the right direction, but once, twice thrice......bitten etc.
Anyone can talk a good game (Kean being a prime exaple), but putting words into actions is the real test.
All pessimists like myself would love to see BRFC back on track, even with the current regime still in place. But, lets see where we are come Oct / Nov.
[quote][p][bold]lusorover[/bold] wrote: Like everyone else at Ewood he needs to back up his words with performances and results on the pitch. We have heard so much rubbish from owners and management that I have ceased paying much attention to what is written - no disresepct Andy. I am only interested in points on the board and if there are not enough of those I expect Kean to be removed without further waffle. If Danny Murphy can help us get, say, 14 points out of the first 18 played for then he is the man for me. He has the right credentials and should prove to be an excellent signng. In any case welcome to Ewood Danny and try and get your mind around how badly the fans have been treated and don't take the negativity personally.[/p][/quote]My thoughts exactly. Why many keep seeing our reluctance to jump up and down over these small steps is beyond me. Yes, they appear to be in the right direction, but once, twice thrice......bitten etc. Anyone can talk a good game (Kean being a prime exaple), but putting words into actions is the real test. All pessimists like myself would love to see BRFC back on track, even with the current regime still in place. But, lets see where we are come Oct / Nov. bring back the good old days

9:35am Mon 2 Jul 12

Hippocroccapig says...

bring back the good old days wrote:
lusorover wrote:
Like everyone else at Ewood he needs to back up his words with performances and results on the pitch.

We have heard so much rubbish from owners and management that I have ceased paying much attention to what is written - no disresepct Andy.

I am only interested in points on the board and if there are not enough of those I expect Kean to be removed without further waffle.

If Danny Murphy can help us get, say, 14 points out of the first 18 played for then he is the man for me. He has the right credentials and should prove to be an excellent signng.

In any case welcome to Ewood Danny and try and get your mind around how badly the fans have been treated and don't take the negativity personally.
My thoughts exactly.

Why many keep seeing our reluctance to jump up and down over these small steps is beyond me.
Yes, they appear to be in the right direction, but once, twice thrice......bitten etc.
Anyone can talk a good game (Kean being a prime exaple), but putting words into actions is the real test.
All pessimists like myself would love to see BRFC back on track, even with the current regime still in place. But, lets see where we are come Oct / Nov.
And if, come Oct/Nov you are sitting in the top two - would that entice some of you 'protestors' to slink back to Ewood singing Steve Kean's Blue & White Army?
[quote][p][bold]bring back the good old days[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]lusorover[/bold] wrote: Like everyone else at Ewood he needs to back up his words with performances and results on the pitch. We have heard so much rubbish from owners and management that I have ceased paying much attention to what is written - no disresepct Andy. I am only interested in points on the board and if there are not enough of those I expect Kean to be removed without further waffle. If Danny Murphy can help us get, say, 14 points out of the first 18 played for then he is the man for me. He has the right credentials and should prove to be an excellent signng. In any case welcome to Ewood Danny and try and get your mind around how badly the fans have been treated and don't take the negativity personally.[/p][/quote]My thoughts exactly. Why many keep seeing our reluctance to jump up and down over these small steps is beyond me. Yes, they appear to be in the right direction, but once, twice thrice......bitten etc. Anyone can talk a good game (Kean being a prime exaple), but putting words into actions is the real test. All pessimists like myself would love to see BRFC back on track, even with the current regime still in place. But, lets see where we are come Oct / Nov.[/p][/quote]And if, come Oct/Nov you are sitting in the top two - would that entice some of you 'protestors' to slink back to Ewood singing Steve Kean's Blue & White Army? Hippocroccapig

9:35am Mon 2 Jul 12

Lancs - pensioner says...

Sorry Danny we have heard this all before from new players coming in, being told by Kean to give it the "Spin", Yakubu loved the club loved Kean felt really at home here and as soon as we where relegated all that "Love" went out the window and he left,

I have no doubt you will be able to hold your own in this league but dont give us this "fresh" challenge bit, just be honest you got a two year contract which is what you wanted, in my younger days when I played sport I always wanted to play in the best leagues against the best players and you have swapped Anfield and Old Trafford for Peterborough and Blackpool, says it all really.

Spin Spin and more Spin
Sorry Danny we have heard this all before from new players coming in, being told by Kean to give it the "Spin", Yakubu loved the club loved Kean felt really at home here and as soon as we where relegated all that "Love" went out the window and he left, I have no doubt you will be able to hold your own in this league but dont give us this "fresh" challenge bit, just be honest you got a two year contract which is what you wanted, in my younger days when I played sport I always wanted to play in the best leagues against the best players and you have swapped Anfield and Old Trafford for Peterborough and Blackpool, says it all really. Spin Spin and more Spin Lancs - pensioner

9:48am Mon 2 Jul 12

makaveli96 says...

Whys Robinson deserting the ex-champions of 95 for a 3rd world country?

Is this treason?

Discuss.....
Whys Robinson deserting the ex-champions of 95 for a 3rd world country? Is this treason? Discuss..... makaveli96

9:55am Mon 2 Jul 12

makaveli96 says...

bring back the good old days wrote:
lusorover wrote: Like everyone else at Ewood he needs to back up his words with performances and results on the pitch. We have heard so much rubbish from owners and management that I have ceased paying much attention to what is written - no disresepct Andy. I am only interested in points on the board and if there are not enough of those I expect Kean to be removed without further waffle. If Danny Murphy can help us get, say, 14 points out of the first 18 played for then he is the man for me. He has the right credentials and should prove to be an excellent signng. In any case welcome to Ewood Danny and try and get your mind around how badly the fans have been treated and don't take the negativity personally.
My thoughts exactly. Why many keep seeing our reluctance to jump up and down over these small steps is beyond me. Yes, they appear to be in the right direction, but once, twice thrice......bitten etc. Anyone can talk a good game (Kean being a prime exaple), but putting words into actions is the real test. All pessimists like myself would love to see BRFC back on track, even with the current regime still in place. But, lets see where we are come Oct / Nov.
Chesters not even a real mans town anyway!

Its neither England or Wales?

Manchester or Liverpool?

Mrs D or Mrs Kean?

Stella or Coke?

Steve Kean, drink driving tonight!
[quote][p][bold]bring back the good old days[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]lusorover[/bold] wrote: Like everyone else at Ewood he needs to back up his words with performances and results on the pitch. We have heard so much rubbish from owners and management that I have ceased paying much attention to what is written - no disresepct Andy. I am only interested in points on the board and if there are not enough of those I expect Kean to be removed without further waffle. If Danny Murphy can help us get, say, 14 points out of the first 18 played for then he is the man for me. He has the right credentials and should prove to be an excellent signng. In any case welcome to Ewood Danny and try and get your mind around how badly the fans have been treated and don't take the negativity personally.[/p][/quote]My thoughts exactly. Why many keep seeing our reluctance to jump up and down over these small steps is beyond me. Yes, they appear to be in the right direction, but once, twice thrice......bitten etc. Anyone can talk a good game (Kean being a prime exaple), but putting words into actions is the real test. All pessimists like myself would love to see BRFC back on track, even with the current regime still in place. But, lets see where we are come Oct / Nov.[/p][/quote]Chesters not even a real mans town anyway! Its neither England or Wales? Manchester or Liverpool? Mrs D or Mrs Kean? Stella or Coke? Steve Kean, drink driving tonight! makaveli96

10:07am Mon 2 Jul 12

vicn1956 says...

i will N E V E R sing steve keans blue and white army.
It's an insult to have his name in the same sentence as blue and white army!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!
i will N E V E R sing steve keans blue and white army. It's an insult to have his name in the same sentence as blue and white army!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!! vicn1956

10:16am Mon 2 Jul 12

DanBlackburn says...

Shut up Murphy. More Keanesque Bull.

I for one will not be contributing to your final 2 year pension pot.

I predict no more than 15 appearances. Its a joke like we have become.

78 goals conceded in 38 league matches. Its not even worthy of being called a defence under Uncle Fester.

I just hope to god everyone is going through with this painful boycott.
Shut up Murphy. More Keanesque Bull. I for one will not be contributing to your final 2 year pension pot. I predict no more than 15 appearances. Its a joke like we have become. 78 goals conceded in 38 league matches. Its not even worthy of being called a defence under Uncle Fester. I just hope to god everyone is going through with this painful boycott. DanBlackburn

10:19am Mon 2 Jul 12

vicn1956 says...

So which managers are QUAKING in their boots at keans pronouncements? He thought the players were FANTASTIC all last season!
So which managers are QUAKING in their boots at keans pronouncements? He thought the players were FANTASTIC all last season! vicn1956

10:20am Mon 2 Jul 12

londonrover says...

Neither will I EVER sing scumbag's Blue & White army; NEVER, NEVER, NEVER! Not even if we won the league and got promoted. NEVER, NEVER, NEVER!
Neither will I EVER sing scumbag's Blue & White army; NEVER, NEVER, NEVER! Not even if we won the league and got promoted. NEVER, NEVER, NEVER! londonrover

10:21am Mon 2 Jul 12

vicn1956 says...

Spain were called boring for the number of passes they put together. What do you call a team facing relegation that doesn't have ONE shot on goal- FANTASTIC!
Spain were called boring for the number of passes they put together. What do you call a team facing relegation that doesn't have ONE shot on goal- FANTASTIC! vicn1956

10:31am Mon 2 Jul 12

blueblooded says...

bring back the good old days wrote:
lusorover wrote:
Like everyone else at Ewood he needs to back up his words with performances and results on the pitch.

We have heard so much rubbish from owners and management that I have ceased paying much attention to what is written - no disresepct Andy.

I am only interested in points on the board and if there are not enough of those I expect Kean to be removed without further waffle.

If Danny Murphy can help us get, say, 14 points out of the first 18 played for then he is the man for me. He has the right credentials and should prove to be an excellent signng.

In any case welcome to Ewood Danny and try and get your mind around how badly the fans have been treated and don't take the negativity personally.
My thoughts exactly.

Why many keep seeing our reluctance to jump up and down over these small steps is beyond me.
Yes, they appear to be in the right direction, but once, twice thrice......bitten etc.
Anyone can talk a good game (Kean being a prime exaple), but putting words into actions is the real test.
All pessimists like myself would love to see BRFC back on track, even with the current regime still in place. But, lets see where we are come Oct / Nov.
Nothing wrong with that way of thinking at all. If a dodgy salesman did you over once, you'd hesitate to take his word next time even of everyone around you tells you he's changed. Its natural to feel that way, wanting proof of real change. So is the case of Kean and Venkys

That said, its hard to ignore how infectious Murphy is with his enthusiasm and I can only hope that at least, if nothing else, we can all join in and sing "Murphy's Blue and white army!".. if only to peeve Kean lol
[quote][p][bold]bring back the good old days[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]lusorover[/bold] wrote: Like everyone else at Ewood he needs to back up his words with performances and results on the pitch. We have heard so much rubbish from owners and management that I have ceased paying much attention to what is written - no disresepct Andy. I am only interested in points on the board and if there are not enough of those I expect Kean to be removed without further waffle. If Danny Murphy can help us get, say, 14 points out of the first 18 played for then he is the man for me. He has the right credentials and should prove to be an excellent signng. In any case welcome to Ewood Danny and try and get your mind around how badly the fans have been treated and don't take the negativity personally.[/p][/quote]My thoughts exactly. Why many keep seeing our reluctance to jump up and down over these small steps is beyond me. Yes, they appear to be in the right direction, but once, twice thrice......bitten etc. Anyone can talk a good game (Kean being a prime exaple), but putting words into actions is the real test. All pessimists like myself would love to see BRFC back on track, even with the current regime still in place. But, lets see where we are come Oct / Nov.[/p][/quote]Nothing wrong with that way of thinking at all. If a dodgy salesman did you over once, you'd hesitate to take his word next time even of everyone around you tells you he's changed. Its natural to feel that way, wanting proof of real change. So is the case of Kean and Venkys That said, its hard to ignore how infectious Murphy is with his enthusiasm and I can only hope that at least, if nothing else, we can all join in and sing "Murphy's Blue and white army!".. if only to peeve Kean lol blueblooded

10:34am Mon 2 Jul 12

bring back the good old days says...

Hippocroccapig wrote:
bring back the good old days wrote:
lusorover wrote:
Like everyone else at Ewood he needs to back up his words with performances and results on the pitch.

We have heard so much rubbish from owners and management that I have ceased paying much attention to what is written - no disresepct Andy.

I am only interested in points on the board and if there are not enough of those I expect Kean to be removed without further waffle.

If Danny Murphy can help us get, say, 14 points out of the first 18 played for then he is the man for me. He has the right credentials and should prove to be an excellent signng.

In any case welcome to Ewood Danny and try and get your mind around how badly the fans have been treated and don't take the negativity personally.
My thoughts exactly.

Why many keep seeing our reluctance to jump up and down over these small steps is beyond me.
Yes, they appear to be in the right direction, but once, twice thrice......bitten etc.
Anyone can talk a good game (Kean being a prime exaple), but putting words into actions is the real test.
All pessimists like myself would love to see BRFC back on track, even with the current regime still in place. But, lets see where we are come Oct / Nov.
And if, come Oct/Nov you are sitting in the top two - would that entice some of you 'protestors' to slink back to Ewood singing Steve Kean's Blue & White Army?
Please read my words correctly.

I ahve said lets see where we re come Oct/Nov, this with no pre-ordained expectation or belief.
[quote][p][bold]Hippocroccapig[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]bring back the good old days[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]lusorover[/bold] wrote: Like everyone else at Ewood he needs to back up his words with performances and results on the pitch. We have heard so much rubbish from owners and management that I have ceased paying much attention to what is written - no disresepct Andy. I am only interested in points on the board and if there are not enough of those I expect Kean to be removed without further waffle. If Danny Murphy can help us get, say, 14 points out of the first 18 played for then he is the man for me. He has the right credentials and should prove to be an excellent signng. In any case welcome to Ewood Danny and try and get your mind around how badly the fans have been treated and don't take the negativity personally.[/p][/quote]My thoughts exactly. Why many keep seeing our reluctance to jump up and down over these small steps is beyond me. Yes, they appear to be in the right direction, but once, twice thrice......bitten etc. Anyone can talk a good game (Kean being a prime exaple), but putting words into actions is the real test. All pessimists like myself would love to see BRFC back on track, even with the current regime still in place. But, lets see where we are come Oct / Nov.[/p][/quote]And if, come Oct/Nov you are sitting in the top two - would that entice some of you 'protestors' to slink back to Ewood singing Steve Kean's Blue & White Army?[/p][/quote]Please read my words correctly. I ahve said lets see where we re come Oct/Nov, this with no pre-ordained expectation or belief. bring back the good old days

10:38am Mon 2 Jul 12

benal13 says...

vicn1956 wrote:
So which managers are QUAKING in their boots at keans pronouncements? He thought the players were FANTASTIC all last season!
are you listening kean?
[quote][p][bold]vicn1956[/bold] wrote: So which managers are QUAKING in their boots at keans pronouncements? He thought the players were FANTASTIC all last season![/p][/quote]are you listening kean? benal13

10:39am Mon 2 Jul 12

blueblooded says...

makaveli96 wrote:
Whys Robinson deserting the ex-champions of 95 for a 3rd world country?

Is this treason?

Discuss.....
When did China become a third world country in this decade??
[quote][p][bold]makaveli96[/bold] wrote: Whys Robinson deserting the ex-champions of 95 for a 3rd world country? Is this treason? Discuss.....[/p][/quote]When did China become a third world country in this decade?? blueblooded

10:39am Mon 2 Jul 12

benal13 says...

vicn1956 wrote:
i will N E V E R sing steve keans blue and white army.
It's an insult to have his name in the same sentence as blue and white army!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

!!!!
are you listening kean
[quote][p][bold]vicn1956[/bold] wrote: i will N E V E R sing steve keans blue and white army. It's an insult to have his name in the same sentence as blue and white army!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!![/p][/quote]are you listening kean benal13

10:41am Mon 2 Jul 12

benal13 says...

DanBlackburn wrote:
Shut up Murphy. More Keanesque Bull.

I for one will not be contributing to your final 2 year pension pot.

I predict no more than 15 appearances. Its a joke like we have become.

78 goals conceded in 38 league matches. Its not even worthy of being called a defence under Uncle Fester.

I just hope to god everyone is going through with this painful boycott.
are you listening kean
[quote][p][bold]DanBlackburn[/bold] wrote: Shut up Murphy. More Keanesque Bull. I for one will not be contributing to your final 2 year pension pot. I predict no more than 15 appearances. Its a joke like we have become. 78 goals conceded in 38 league matches. Its not even worthy of being called a defence under Uncle Fester. I just hope to god everyone is going through with this painful boycott.[/p][/quote]are you listening kean benal13

10:43am Mon 2 Jul 12

benal13 says...

1rover wrote:
a mate of kean is murphy
are you listening kean
[quote][p][bold]1rover[/bold] wrote: a mate of kean is murphy[/p][/quote]are you listening kean benal13

10:53am Mon 2 Jul 12

Harwoodstblue says...

Hippocroccapig wrote:
bring back the good old days wrote:
lusorover wrote:
Like everyone else at Ewood he needs to back up his words with performances and results on the pitch.

We have heard so much rubbish from owners and management that I have ceased paying much attention to what is written - no disresepct Andy.

I am only interested in points on the board and if there are not enough of those I expect Kean to be removed without further waffle.

If Danny Murphy can help us get, say, 14 points out of the first 18 played for then he is the man for me. He has the right credentials and should prove to be an excellent signng.

In any case welcome to Ewood Danny and try and get your mind around how badly the fans have been treated and don't take the negativity personally.
My thoughts exactly.

Why many keep seeing our reluctance to jump up and down over these small steps is beyond me.
Yes, they appear to be in the right direction, but once, twice thrice......bitten etc.
Anyone can talk a good game (Kean being a prime exaple), but putting words into actions is the real test.
All pessimists like myself would love to see BRFC back on track, even with the current regime still in place. But, lets see where we are come Oct / Nov.
And if, come Oct/Nov you are sitting in the top two - would that entice some of you 'protestors' to slink back to Ewood singing Steve Kean's Blue & White Army?
Never, How can you respect someone like him who lied to the fans to cover up for Venkys.
[quote][p][bold]Hippocroccapig[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]bring back the good old days[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]lusorover[/bold] wrote: Like everyone else at Ewood he needs to back up his words with performances and results on the pitch. We have heard so much rubbish from owners and management that I have ceased paying much attention to what is written - no disresepct Andy. I am only interested in points on the board and if there are not enough of those I expect Kean to be removed without further waffle. If Danny Murphy can help us get, say, 14 points out of the first 18 played for then he is the man for me. He has the right credentials and should prove to be an excellent signng. In any case welcome to Ewood Danny and try and get your mind around how badly the fans have been treated and don't take the negativity personally.[/p][/quote]My thoughts exactly. Why many keep seeing our reluctance to jump up and down over these small steps is beyond me. Yes, they appear to be in the right direction, but once, twice thrice......bitten etc. Anyone can talk a good game (Kean being a prime exaple), but putting words into actions is the real test. All pessimists like myself would love to see BRFC back on track, even with the current regime still in place. But, lets see where we are come Oct / Nov.[/p][/quote]And if, come Oct/Nov you are sitting in the top two - would that entice some of you 'protestors' to slink back to Ewood singing Steve Kean's Blue & White Army?[/p][/quote]Never, How can you respect someone like him who lied to the fans to cover up for Venkys. Harwoodstblue

11:00am Mon 2 Jul 12

Coeur de Lion says...

blueblooded wrote:
makaveli96 wrote:
Whys Robinson deserting the ex-champions of 95 for a 3rd world country?

Is this treason?

Discuss.....
When did China become a third world country in this decade??
Since when has Turkey been part of China?
[quote][p][bold]blueblooded[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]makaveli96[/bold] wrote: Whys Robinson deserting the ex-champions of 95 for a 3rd world country? Is this treason? Discuss.....[/p][/quote]When did China become a third world country in this decade??[/p][/quote]Since when has Turkey been part of China? Coeur de Lion

11:22am Mon 2 Jul 12

Tuo Neak says...

bring back the good old days wrote:
Hippocroccapig wrote:
bring back the good old days wrote:
lusorover wrote:
Like everyone else at Ewood he needs to back up his words with performances and results on the pitch.

We have heard so much rubbish from owners and management that I have ceased paying much attention to what is written - no disresepct Andy.

I am only interested in points on the board and if there are not enough of those I expect Kean to be removed without further waffle.

If Danny Murphy can help us get, say, 14 points out of the first 18 played for then he is the man for me. He has the right credentials and should prove to be an excellent signng.

In any case welcome to Ewood Danny and try and get your mind around how badly the fans have been treated and don't take the negativity personally.
My thoughts exactly.

Why many keep seeing our reluctance to jump up and down over these small steps is beyond me.
Yes, they appear to be in the right direction, but once, twice thrice......bitten etc.
Anyone can talk a good game (Kean being a prime exaple), but putting words into actions is the real test.
All pessimists like myself would love to see BRFC back on track, even with the current regime still in place. But, lets see where we are come Oct / Nov.
And if, come Oct/Nov you are sitting in the top two - would that entice some of you 'protestors' to slink back to Ewood singing Steve Kean's Blue & White Army?
Please read my words correctly.

I ahve said lets see where we re come Oct/Nov, this with no pre-ordained expectation or belief.
While there is no new manager there is no optimism amongst the masses. Say we have a monkey on the sidelines if you buy 4 decent players, we now have a better chance of promotion. Replace the monkey with a human and we have an even better chance.

There will be no singing of the mans name ever, if there was a riot could break out. The man has now gone past the point of no return. Why there hasn't been another "Kean must go" LT front page I have no idea.

Just read the comments on every story about Rovers at the moment, everything is about one man. Until the one man is removed by any means the club will not survive.
[quote][p][bold]bring back the good old days[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Hippocroccapig[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]bring back the good old days[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]lusorover[/bold] wrote: Like everyone else at Ewood he needs to back up his words with performances and results on the pitch. We have heard so much rubbish from owners and management that I have ceased paying much attention to what is written - no disresepct Andy. I am only interested in points on the board and if there are not enough of those I expect Kean to be removed without further waffle. If Danny Murphy can help us get, say, 14 points out of the first 18 played for then he is the man for me. He has the right credentials and should prove to be an excellent signng. In any case welcome to Ewood Danny and try and get your mind around how badly the fans have been treated and don't take the negativity personally.[/p][/quote]My thoughts exactly. Why many keep seeing our reluctance to jump up and down over these small steps is beyond me. Yes, they appear to be in the right direction, but once, twice thrice......bitten etc. Anyone can talk a good game (Kean being a prime exaple), but putting words into actions is the real test. All pessimists like myself would love to see BRFC back on track, even with the current regime still in place. But, lets see where we are come Oct / Nov.[/p][/quote]And if, come Oct/Nov you are sitting in the top two - would that entice some of you 'protestors' to slink back to Ewood singing Steve Kean's Blue & White Army?[/p][/quote]Please read my words correctly. I ahve said lets see where we re come Oct/Nov, this with no pre-ordained expectation or belief.[/p][/quote]While there is no new manager there is no optimism amongst the masses. Say we have a monkey on the sidelines if you buy 4 decent players, we now have a better chance of promotion. Replace the monkey with a human and we have an even better chance. There will be no singing of the mans name ever, if there was a riot could break out. The man has now gone past the point of no return. Why there hasn't been another "Kean must go" LT front page I have no idea. Just read the comments on every story about Rovers at the moment, everything is about one man. Until the one man is removed by any means the club will not survive. Tuo Neak

11:34am Mon 2 Jul 12

Dukes says...

just here for a fat wage .
just here for a fat wage . Dukes

11:38am Mon 2 Jul 12

A Darener says...

"There will be no singing of the man's name ever."

Oh yes there will. We will sing from the rooftops when he's gone.

Kean has gone, kean has gone, Kean has gonnnnne, Keeeeeaan has has gooooone, Kean has gone. etc.

May that day be soon.
"There will be no singing of the man's name ever." Oh yes there will. We will sing from the rooftops when he's gone. Kean has gone, kean has gone, Kean has gonnnnne, Keeeeeaan has has gooooone, Kean has gone. etc. May that day be soon. A Darener

11:41am Mon 2 Jul 12

Tuo Neak says...

A Darener wrote:
"There will be no singing of the man's name ever."

Oh yes there will. We will sing from the rooftops when he's gone.

Kean has gone, kean has gone, Kean has gonnnnne, Keeeeeaan has has gooooone, Kean has gone. etc.

May that day be soon.
Just think how many tickets would be sold if he wasn't around. The LT comments would be minimal the world would be a positive place. Someone clever offloaded Keith Andrews as he divided the crowd, maybe that same clever person should realise that they should resign immediately.

If the man was here for football reasons its clear he wouldn't be here right now
[quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote: "There will be no singing of the man's name ever." Oh yes there will. We will sing from the rooftops when he's gone. Kean has gone, kean has gone, Kean has gonnnnne, Keeeeeaan has has gooooone, Kean has gone. etc. May that day be soon.[/p][/quote]Just think how many tickets would be sold if he wasn't around. The LT comments would be minimal the world would be a positive place. Someone clever offloaded Keith Andrews as he divided the crowd, maybe that same clever person should realise that they should resign immediately. If the man was here for football reasons its clear he wouldn't be here right now Tuo Neak

12:15pm Mon 2 Jul 12

juanbbien says...

It says in the Daily Mail that Robinson was offered to Cetic on loan apparently,but they had some one else in mind so he's off to Turkey,Kean is now in the process of gathering all his Yes men together what a creep.
It says in the Daily Mail that Robinson was offered to Cetic on loan apparently,but they had some one else in mind so he's off to Turkey,Kean is now in the process of gathering all his Yes men together what a creep. juanbbien

12:27pm Mon 2 Jul 12

A Darener says...

burnleyglentoran wrote:
"Blackburn couple stole wreaths from Burnley Crematorium"

Typical...........
Nice try! but they were from Burnley just skulking in Blackburn. Once from Burnley always from Burnley!
[quote][p][bold]burnleyglentoran[/bold] wrote: "Blackburn couple stole wreaths from Burnley Crematorium" Typical...........[/p][/quote]Nice try! but they were from Burnley just skulking in Blackburn. Once from Burnley always from Burnley! A Darener

12:49pm Mon 2 Jul 12

The-Jerome-and-Steve-Show says...

Welcome Danny please note at the pre season friendlies and at the away games. When you hear jeering and kean out chants the fans aren't getting at the players as the bald baffoon will have you believe.
Welcome Danny please note at the pre season friendlies and at the away games. When you hear jeering and kean out chants the fans aren't getting at the players as the bald baffoon will have you believe. The-Jerome-and-Steve-Show

12:50pm Mon 2 Jul 12

ag, agr, agro , AGRO says...

Hippocroccapig wrote:
bring back the good old days wrote:
lusorover wrote:
Like everyone else at Ewood he needs to back up his words with performances and results on the pitch.

We have heard so much rubbish from owners and management that I have ceased paying much attention to what is written - no disresepct Andy.

I am only interested in points on the board and if there are not enough of those I expect Kean to be removed without further waffle.

If Danny Murphy can help us get, say, 14 points out of the first 18 played for then he is the man for me. He has the right credentials and should prove to be an excellent signng.

In any case welcome to Ewood Danny and try and get your mind around how badly the fans have been treated and don't take the negativity personally.
My thoughts exactly.

Why many keep seeing our reluctance to jump up and down over these small steps is beyond me.
Yes, they appear to be in the right direction, but once, twice thrice......bitten etc.
Anyone can talk a good game (Kean being a prime exaple), but putting words into actions is the real test.
All pessimists like myself would love to see BRFC back on track, even with the current regime still in place. But, lets see where we are come Oct / Nov.
And if, come Oct/Nov you are sitting in the top two - would that entice some of you 'protestors' to slink back to Ewood singing Steve Kean's Blue & White Army?
wash your mouth with soap ,,never will keans name be sang at ewood other than out out out
[quote][p][bold]Hippocroccapig[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]bring back the good old days[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]lusorover[/bold] wrote: Like everyone else at Ewood he needs to back up his words with performances and results on the pitch. We have heard so much rubbish from owners and management that I have ceased paying much attention to what is written - no disresepct Andy. I am only interested in points on the board and if there are not enough of those I expect Kean to be removed without further waffle. If Danny Murphy can help us get, say, 14 points out of the first 18 played for then he is the man for me. He has the right credentials and should prove to be an excellent signng. In any case welcome to Ewood Danny and try and get your mind around how badly the fans have been treated and don't take the negativity personally.[/p][/quote]My thoughts exactly. Why many keep seeing our reluctance to jump up and down over these small steps is beyond me. Yes, they appear to be in the right direction, but once, twice thrice......bitten etc. Anyone can talk a good game (Kean being a prime exaple), but putting words into actions is the real test. All pessimists like myself would love to see BRFC back on track, even with the current regime still in place. But, lets see where we are come Oct / Nov.[/p][/quote]And if, come Oct/Nov you are sitting in the top two - would that entice some of you 'protestors' to slink back to Ewood singing Steve Kean's Blue & White Army?[/p][/quote]wash your mouth with soap ,,never will keans name be sang at ewood other than out out out ag, agr, agro , AGRO

1:00pm Mon 2 Jul 12

Wild Rover says...

Boring, pointless and banal comments from a man with nothing better to do
No, not Danny or SK, I mean the Troll with many, many names who infests this site
And he is not even a fan, best ignored until he gets some kind of life...
Roll on the new season, cannot wait to be back on Ewood singing SK's Blue n White Army and no one will stop me!
Boring, pointless and banal comments from a man with nothing better to do No, not Danny or SK, I mean the Troll with many, many names who infests this site And he is not even a fan, best ignored until he gets some kind of life... Roll on the new season, cannot wait to be back on Ewood singing SK's Blue n White Army and no one will stop me! Wild Rover

1:13pm Mon 2 Jul 12

A Darener says...

Wild Rover wrote:
Boring, pointless and banal comments from a man with nothing better to do
No, not Danny or SK, I mean the Troll with many, many names who infests this site
And he is not even a fan, best ignored until he gets some kind of life...
Roll on the new season, cannot wait to be back on Ewood singing SK's Blue n White Army and no one will stop me!
The men in white coats might!
[quote][p][bold]Wild Rover[/bold] wrote: Boring, pointless and banal comments from a man with nothing better to do No, not Danny or SK, I mean the Troll with many, many names who infests this site And he is not even a fan, best ignored until he gets some kind of life... Roll on the new season, cannot wait to be back on Ewood singing SK's Blue n White Army and no one will stop me![/p][/quote]The men in white coats might! A Darener

1:22pm Mon 2 Jul 12

Tuo Neak says...

Wild Rover wrote:
Boring, pointless and banal comments from a man with nothing better to do
No, not Danny or SK, I mean the Troll with many, many names who infests this site
And he is not even a fan, best ignored until he gets some kind of life...
Roll on the new season, cannot wait to be back on Ewood singing SK's Blue n White Army and no one will stop me!
Why would anyone want to sing the name of a man that has caused such suffering and depression to an entire area? Even Burnley fans are becoming sympathetic in recent months, that is how far the club has fallen!
[quote][p][bold]Wild Rover[/bold] wrote: Boring, pointless and banal comments from a man with nothing better to do No, not Danny or SK, I mean the Troll with many, many names who infests this site And he is not even a fan, best ignored until he gets some kind of life... Roll on the new season, cannot wait to be back on Ewood singing SK's Blue n White Army and no one will stop me![/p][/quote]Why would anyone want to sing the name of a man that has caused such suffering and depression to an entire area? Even Burnley fans are becoming sympathetic in recent months, that is how far the club has fallen! Tuo Neak

1:22pm Mon 2 Jul 12

Love Rovers Hate Venkys says...

Wild Rover wrote:
Boring, pointless and banal comments from a man with nothing better to do
No, not Danny or SK, I mean the Troll with many, many names who infests this site
And he is not even a fan, best ignored until he gets some kind of life...
Roll on the new season, cannot wait to be back on Ewood singing SK's Blue n White Army and no one will stop me!
As long as people like you exist, Venky's, Kean and co. will continue to take this once proud club to the cleaners.
[quote][p][bold]Wild Rover[/bold] wrote: Boring, pointless and banal comments from a man with nothing better to do No, not Danny or SK, I mean the Troll with many, many names who infests this site And he is not even a fan, best ignored until he gets some kind of life... Roll on the new season, cannot wait to be back on Ewood singing SK's Blue n White Army and no one will stop me![/p][/quote]As long as people like you exist, Venky's, Kean and co. will continue to take this once proud club to the cleaners. Love Rovers Hate Venkys

1:25pm Mon 2 Jul 12

parkinsonc says...

Decent interview. Cant understand the people who are saying this is same old bullsh*t. Actually for a change, a footballer who seems to be honest. He said he had doubts about coming here, but it was the contract length and promise of regular football that persuaded him. I can believe that, why wouldnt you. If he said "I'm actually a lifelong Rovers fan, I've always wanted to play here, its nearer to my family, etc etc" then THAT would be the usual ****.

Credit the guy, he's left an easy gig at the club he's been at for years, to come to a club in turmoil, with angry fans, and clueless owners.

It would have been easy for him to play it safe and stay at Fulham, or go elsewhere in the prem, we should be greatful he's taking a punt on us & the promises he's undoubtedly been made about signings, coming true.
Decent interview. Cant understand the people who are saying this is same old bullsh*t. Actually for a change, a footballer who seems to be honest. He said he had doubts about coming here, but it was the contract length and promise of regular football that persuaded him. I can believe that, why wouldnt you. If he said "I'm actually a lifelong Rovers fan, I've always wanted to play here, its nearer to my family, etc etc" then THAT would be the usual ****. Credit the guy, he's left an easy gig at the club he's been at for years, to come to a club in turmoil, with angry fans, and clueless owners. It would have been easy for him to play it safe and stay at Fulham, or go elsewhere in the prem, we should be greatful he's taking a punt on us & the promises he's undoubtedly been made about signings, coming true. parkinsonc

1:27pm Mon 2 Jul 12

A Darener says...

parkinsonc wrote:
Decent interview. Cant understand the people who are saying this is same old bullsh*t. Actually for a change, a footballer who seems to be honest. He said he had doubts about coming here, but it was the contract length and promise of regular football that persuaded him. I can believe that, why wouldnt you. If he said "I'm actually a lifelong Rovers fan, I've always wanted to play here, its nearer to my family, etc etc" then THAT would be the usual ****.

Credit the guy, he's left an easy gig at the club he's been at for years, to come to a club in turmoil, with angry fans, and clueless owners.

It would have been easy for him to play it safe and stay at Fulham, or go elsewhere in the prem, we should be greatful he's taking a punt on us & the promises he's undoubtedly been made about signings, coming true.
And the money's not bad either!!!!
[quote][p][bold]parkinsonc[/bold] wrote: Decent interview. Cant understand the people who are saying this is same old bullsh*t. Actually for a change, a footballer who seems to be honest. He said he had doubts about coming here, but it was the contract length and promise of regular football that persuaded him. I can believe that, why wouldnt you. If he said "I'm actually a lifelong Rovers fan, I've always wanted to play here, its nearer to my family, etc etc" then THAT would be the usual ****. Credit the guy, he's left an easy gig at the club he's been at for years, to come to a club in turmoil, with angry fans, and clueless owners. It would have been easy for him to play it safe and stay at Fulham, or go elsewhere in the prem, we should be greatful he's taking a punt on us & the promises he's undoubtedly been made about signings, coming true.[/p][/quote]And the money's not bad either!!!! A Darener

1:34pm Mon 2 Jul 12

jack01 says...

Kean has begun the process of eliminating his opponents at the club and replacing them with his mates and other yes men.

The parallels with Stalin's creation of his Soviet dictatorship in the 1920's are remarkable. Substitute Paul Hunt with Leon Trotsky and the removal of other high ranking officials like Anthony Bloch, Simon Williams and Tom Finn with Zinoviev/Kamenev/Buk
harin. A typical totalitarian dictatorship, where one individual wields all the power. They will all fear the mighty leader Kean, who has the ability to take away ANYBODY's job should they complain.

As history has shown us, the masses (supporters) can be suppressed through a combination of violence (heavy handed stewarding), press controls (restricting people's ability to complain by not allowing banners etc. into Ewood) and propaganda (players etc. spouting rubbish in the press).

However, eventually the masses will no longer co-operate with the regime, and eventually it will implode and the true story of what has been going on all these months will be exposed.

For the regime to survive they NEED the co-operation of the masses. Without it the economy will collapse and so will the sham that is Steve Kean's dictatorship.

People please do not buy into the rubbish that has been going on in the last week or so. Whatever money they spend they will recoup handsomely when Nzonzi, Robinson, Olsson etc. are sold to the highest bidder.

The penny has dropped as to how many people will not be renewing their season tickets. Watch their pitiful attempt at trying to appease supporters by signing 2/3 decent players and appointing Kean's pals to the board. Don't be taken in by it. Once the season starts the exodus will begin. They just want your season ticket money first.
Kean has begun the process of eliminating his opponents at the club and replacing them with his mates and other yes men. The parallels with Stalin's creation of his Soviet dictatorship in the 1920's are remarkable. Substitute Paul Hunt with Leon Trotsky and the removal of other high ranking officials like Anthony Bloch, Simon Williams and Tom Finn with Zinoviev/Kamenev/Buk harin. A typical totalitarian dictatorship, where one individual wields all the power. They will all fear the mighty leader Kean, who has the ability to take away ANYBODY's job should they complain. As history has shown us, the masses (supporters) can be suppressed through a combination of violence (heavy handed stewarding), press controls (restricting people's ability to complain by not allowing banners etc. into Ewood) and propaganda (players etc. spouting rubbish in the press). However, eventually the masses will no longer co-operate with the regime, and eventually it will implode and the true story of what has been going on all these months will be exposed. For the regime to survive they NEED the co-operation of the masses. Without it the economy will collapse and so will the sham that is Steve Kean's dictatorship. People please do not buy into the rubbish that has been going on in the last week or so. Whatever money they spend they will recoup handsomely when Nzonzi, Robinson, Olsson etc. are sold to the highest bidder. The penny has dropped as to how many people will not be renewing their season tickets. Watch their pitiful attempt at trying to appease supporters by signing 2/3 decent players and appointing Kean's pals to the board. Don't be taken in by it. Once the season starts the exodus will begin. They just want your season ticket money first. jack01

1:40pm Mon 2 Jul 12

blueblooded says...

burnleyglentoran wrote:
"Blackburn couple stole wreaths from Burnley Crematorium"

Typical...........
sick as they were, you are no less sicker using such wretched endeavours to bait rival teams.

Shame on you.
[quote][p][bold]burnleyglentoran[/bold] wrote: "Blackburn couple stole wreaths from Burnley Crematorium" Typical...........[/p][/quote]sick as they were, you are no less sicker using such wretched endeavours to bait rival teams. Shame on you. blueblooded

1:40pm Mon 2 Jul 12

A Darener says...

jack01...Love the analogy, nothing truer!

Long live the revolution, keep the "blue" flag flying high.
jack01...Love the analogy, nothing truer! Long live the revolution, keep the "blue" flag flying high. A Darener

1:46pm Mon 2 Jul 12

benal13 says...

jack01 wrote:
Kean has begun the process of eliminating his opponents at the club and replacing them with his mates and other yes men.

The parallels with Stalin's creation of his Soviet dictatorship in the 1920's are remarkable. Substitute Paul Hunt with Leon Trotsky and the removal of other high ranking officials like Anthony Bloch, Simon Williams and Tom Finn with Zinoviev/Kamenev/Buk

harin. A typical totalitarian dictatorship, where one individual wields all the power. They will all fear the mighty leader Kean, who has the ability to take away ANYBODY's job should they complain.

As history has shown us, the masses (supporters) can be suppressed through a combination of violence (heavy handed stewarding), press controls (restricting people's ability to complain by not allowing banners etc. into Ewood) and propaganda (players etc. spouting rubbish in the press).

However, eventually the masses will no longer co-operate with the regime, and eventually it will implode and the true story of what has been going on all these months will be exposed.

For the regime to survive they NEED the co-operation of the masses. Without it the economy will collapse and so will the sham that is Steve Kean's dictatorship.

People please do not buy into the rubbish that has been going on in the last week or so. Whatever money they spend they will recoup handsomely when Nzonzi, Robinson, Olsson etc. are sold to the highest bidder.

The penny has dropped as to how many people will not be renewing their season tickets. Watch their pitiful attempt at trying to appease supporters by signing 2/3 decent players and appointing Kean's pals to the board. Don't be taken in by it. Once the season starts the exodus will begin. They just want your season ticket money first.
i think the only person left at ewood who may rock the boat for the drink driver is robinsoni bet hes not here at start of season
[quote][p][bold]jack01[/bold] wrote: Kean has begun the process of eliminating his opponents at the club and replacing them with his mates and other yes men. The parallels with Stalin's creation of his Soviet dictatorship in the 1920's are remarkable. Substitute Paul Hunt with Leon Trotsky and the removal of other high ranking officials like Anthony Bloch, Simon Williams and Tom Finn with Zinoviev/Kamenev/Buk harin. A typical totalitarian dictatorship, where one individual wields all the power. They will all fear the mighty leader Kean, who has the ability to take away ANYBODY's job should they complain. As history has shown us, the masses (supporters) can be suppressed through a combination of violence (heavy handed stewarding), press controls (restricting people's ability to complain by not allowing banners etc. into Ewood) and propaganda (players etc. spouting rubbish in the press). However, eventually the masses will no longer co-operate with the regime, and eventually it will implode and the true story of what has been going on all these months will be exposed. For the regime to survive they NEED the co-operation of the masses. Without it the economy will collapse and so will the sham that is Steve Kean's dictatorship. People please do not buy into the rubbish that has been going on in the last week or so. Whatever money they spend they will recoup handsomely when Nzonzi, Robinson, Olsson etc. are sold to the highest bidder. The penny has dropped as to how many people will not be renewing their season tickets. Watch their pitiful attempt at trying to appease supporters by signing 2/3 decent players and appointing Kean's pals to the board. Don't be taken in by it. Once the season starts the exodus will begin. They just want your season ticket money first.[/p][/quote]i think the only person left at ewood who may rock the boat for the drink driver is robinsoni bet hes not here at start of season benal13

1:49pm Mon 2 Jul 12

A Darener says...

benal13...agree with that, it is up to us on the outside to keep up the pressure on all who have any influence in getting SK out!
benal13...agree with that, it is up to us on the outside to keep up the pressure on all who have any influence in getting SK out! A Darener

1:57pm Mon 2 Jul 12

blueblooded says...

Coeur de Lion wrote:
blueblooded wrote:
makaveli96 wrote:
Whys Robinson deserting the ex-champions of 95 for a 3rd world country?

Is this treason?

Discuss.....
When did China become a third world country in this decade??
Since when has Turkey been part of China?
lol my bad.. for some reason I was thinking about the Yak doh!
[quote][p][bold]Coeur de Lion[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]blueblooded[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]makaveli96[/bold] wrote: Whys Robinson deserting the ex-champions of 95 for a 3rd world country? Is this treason? Discuss.....[/p][/quote]When did China become a third world country in this decade??[/p][/quote]Since when has Turkey been part of China?[/p][/quote]lol my bad.. for some reason I was thinking about the Yak doh! blueblooded

2:01pm Mon 2 Jul 12

blueblooded says...

4m bid for Wilfried Zaha looking positive. Announcement soon.
4m bid for Wilfried Zaha looking positive. Announcement soon. blueblooded

2:15pm Mon 2 Jul 12

Jack Herer says...

Wild Rover wrote:
Boring, pointless and banal comments from a man with nothing better to do
No, not Danny or SK, I mean the Troll with many, many names who infests this site
And he is not even a fan, best ignored until he gets some kind of life...
Roll on the new season, cannot wait to be back on Ewood singing SK's Blue n White Army and no one will stop me!
Don't delude yourself, it isn't the same person, not by a long shot.

I notice that the LET are censoring posts which point out the truth as well now. Not derogatory, not malicious, just pointing out obvious things.

The biggest being; why are the Venkys only spending the cash now, when it's in a flailing attempt to keep Steve Kean as manager? Sacking Kean would sell more season tickets and improve relations with the fans, far far more than any player they could ever sign, so why are they sticking with him, when it makes no sense from any perspective?

Why is Steve Kean worth saving so much to the Venkys?
[quote][p][bold]Wild Rover[/bold] wrote: Boring, pointless and banal comments from a man with nothing better to do No, not Danny or SK, I mean the Troll with many, many names who infests this site And he is not even a fan, best ignored until he gets some kind of life... Roll on the new season, cannot wait to be back on Ewood singing SK's Blue n White Army and no one will stop me![/p][/quote]Don't delude yourself, it isn't the same person, not by a long shot. I notice that the LET are censoring posts which point out the truth as well now. Not derogatory, not malicious, just pointing out obvious things. The biggest being; why are the Venkys only spending the cash now, when it's in a flailing attempt to keep Steve Kean as manager? Sacking Kean would sell more season tickets and improve relations with the fans, far far more than any player they could ever sign, so why are they sticking with him, when it makes no sense from any perspective? Why is Steve Kean worth saving so much to the Venkys? Jack Herer

2:23pm Mon 2 Jul 12

benal13 says...

Jack Herer wrote:
Wild Rover wrote:
Boring, pointless and banal comments from a man with nothing better to do
No, not Danny or SK, I mean the Troll with many, many names who infests this site
And he is not even a fan, best ignored until he gets some kind of life...
Roll on the new season, cannot wait to be back on Ewood singing SK's Blue n White Army and no one will stop me!
Don't delude yourself, it isn't the same person, not by a long shot.

I notice that the LET are censoring posts which point out the truth as well now. Not derogatory, not malicious, just pointing out obvious things.

The biggest being; why are the Venkys only spending the cash now, when it's in a flailing attempt to keep Steve Kean as manager? Sacking Kean would sell more season tickets and improve relations with the fans, far far more than any player they could ever sign, so why are they sticking with him, when it makes no sense from any perspective?

Why is Steve Kean worth saving so much to the Venkys?
over to you Mr cryer
[quote][p][bold]Jack Herer[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Wild Rover[/bold] wrote: Boring, pointless and banal comments from a man with nothing better to do No, not Danny or SK, I mean the Troll with many, many names who infests this site And he is not even a fan, best ignored until he gets some kind of life... Roll on the new season, cannot wait to be back on Ewood singing SK's Blue n White Army and no one will stop me![/p][/quote]Don't delude yourself, it isn't the same person, not by a long shot. I notice that the LET are censoring posts which point out the truth as well now. Not derogatory, not malicious, just pointing out obvious things. The biggest being; why are the Venkys only spending the cash now, when it's in a flailing attempt to keep Steve Kean as manager? Sacking Kean would sell more season tickets and improve relations with the fans, far far more than any player they could ever sign, so why are they sticking with him, when it makes no sense from any perspective? Why is Steve Kean worth saving so much to the Venkys?[/p][/quote]over to you Mr cryer benal13

2:44pm Mon 2 Jul 12

benal13 says...

Wild Rover wrote:
Boring, pointless and banal comments from a man with nothing better to do
No, not Danny or SK, I mean the Troll with many, many names who infests this site
And he is not even a fan, best ignored until he gets some kind of life...
Roll on the new season, cannot wait to be back on Ewood singing SK's Blue n White Army and no one will stop me!
no one will stop you because there will only be you there . just keep taking the tablets bless
[quote][p][bold]Wild Rover[/bold] wrote: Boring, pointless and banal comments from a man with nothing better to do No, not Danny or SK, I mean the Troll with many, many names who infests this site And he is not even a fan, best ignored until he gets some kind of life... Roll on the new season, cannot wait to be back on Ewood singing SK's Blue n White Army and no one will stop me![/p][/quote]no one will stop you because there will only be you there . just keep taking the tablets bless benal13

2:57pm Mon 2 Jul 12

gleechy says...

Wild Rover wrote:
Boring, pointless and banal comments from a man with nothing better to do
No, not Danny or SK, I mean the Troll with many, many names who infests this site
And he is not even a fan, best ignored until he gets some kind of life...
Roll on the new season, cannot wait to be back on Ewood singing SK's Blue n White Army and no one will stop me!
Don't forget to wear a bra on your head to cover the nipple, or you'll be done for exposure
[quote][p][bold]Wild Rover[/bold] wrote: Boring, pointless and banal comments from a man with nothing better to do No, not Danny or SK, I mean the Troll with many, many names who infests this site And he is not even a fan, best ignored until he gets some kind of life... Roll on the new season, cannot wait to be back on Ewood singing SK's Blue n White Army and no one will stop me![/p][/quote]Don't forget to wear a bra on your head to cover the nipple, or you'll be done for exposure gleechy

3:02pm Mon 2 Jul 12

wrigglers says...

Leon best is having a medical according to skysports
Leon best is having a medical according to skysports wrigglers

3:11pm Mon 2 Jul 12

benal13 says...

wrigglers wrote:
Leon best is having a medical according to skysports
why wots up with him?
[quote][p][bold]wrigglers[/bold] wrote: Leon best is having a medical according to skysports[/p][/quote]why wots up with him? benal13

3:12pm Mon 2 Jul 12

A Darener says...

benal13 wrote:
wrigglers wrote:
Leon best is having a medical according to skysports
why wots up with him?
He's having a brain scan.....they are trying to find one.
[quote][p][bold]benal13[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]wrigglers[/bold] wrote: Leon best is having a medical according to skysports[/p][/quote]why wots up with him?[/p][/quote]He's having a brain scan.....they are trying to find one. A Darener

3:15pm Mon 2 Jul 12

A Darener says...

Just heard very close to signing.....didn't find a brain then!
Just heard very close to signing.....didn't find a brain then! A Darener

3:20pm Mon 2 Jul 12

benal13 says...

A Darener wrote:
Just heard very close to signing.....didn't find a brain then!
he has sighned medical report says brainless guess your right Darener
[quote][p][bold]A Darener[/bold] wrote: Just heard very close to signing.....didn't find a brain then![/p][/quote]he has sighned medical report says brainless guess your right Darener benal13

4:10pm Mon 2 Jul 12

1rover says...

zola set to become watford boss.we have kean get him out are day will come.
zola set to become watford boss.we have kean get him out are day will come. 1rover

4:52pm Mon 2 Jul 12

French Rover says...

blueblooded wrote:
4m bid for Wilfried Zaha looking positive. Announcement soon.
Now that would be a cracking signing......but hard to believe he would come to the Rovers.

Zaha is a very talented winger and was the Championship's young player of the year last year and is a current England Under 21 player. Liverpool and Newcastle were linked with him the other week.....what a coup that would be getting him to Ewood.
[quote][p][bold]blueblooded[/bold] wrote: 4m bid for Wilfried Zaha looking positive. Announcement soon.[/p][/quote]Now that would be a cracking signing......but hard to believe he would come to the Rovers. Zaha is a very talented winger and was the Championship's young player of the year last year and is a current England Under 21 player. Liverpool and Newcastle were linked with him the other week.....what a coup that would be getting him to Ewood. French Rover

4:55pm Mon 2 Jul 12

merlinrabbit says...

Danny Murphy has enough brains to plan exactly what to say in his first interview. I dont believe any player would choose to play for the dodgy set up we currently have and on the back of that continuing embarrassing farce last season. Most of the other players are trying to get out. How would an honest employee fit into that corrup structure? There are other reasons for Murphy signing just like there are other reasons for all the decisions at Rovers these days. As for the bit about his criticisms of Rovers, he knew it would come up. Why did he?
Danny Murphy has enough brains to plan exactly what to say in his first interview. I dont believe any player would choose to play for the dodgy set up we currently have and on the back of that continuing embarrassing farce last season. Most of the other players are trying to get out. How would an honest employee fit into that corrup structure? There are other reasons for Murphy signing just like there are other reasons for all the decisions at Rovers these days. As for the bit about his criticisms of Rovers, he knew it would come up. Why did he? merlinrabbit

5:02pm Mon 2 Jul 12

Love Rovers Hate Venkys says...

Corals have just released the relegation odds for the Championship, next season. Rovers are just 9/1, whilst the other two relegated teams, Bolton and Wolves are 40/1.
Corals have just released the relegation odds for the Championship, next season. Rovers are just 9/1, whilst the other two relegated teams, Bolton and Wolves are 40/1. Love Rovers Hate Venkys

5:14pm Mon 2 Jul 12

Dan11 says...

If it all goes well I expect a second season in the premier league. Keep on dreaming Danny, keep on dreaming.
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KEAN OUT, DONUT DRUNKEN SCOT OUT.
If it all goes well I expect a second season in the premier league. Keep on dreaming Danny, keep on dreaming. - KEAN OUT, DONUT DRUNKEN SCOT OUT. Dan11

5:14pm Mon 2 Jul 12

azza234 says...

parkinsonc most blackburn fans wont credit murphy for comming here because it wud mean them saying he is a good player still and they wudnt admit it because they believe every single player has something to do with the crap
parkinsonc most blackburn fans wont credit murphy for comming here because it wud mean them saying he is a good player still and they wudnt admit it because they believe every single player has something to do with the crap azza234

5:16pm Mon 2 Jul 12

azza234 says...

that is happening at the club atm i think murphy is a good player he should be given a chance at least
that is happening at the club atm i think murphy is a good player he should be given a chance at least azza234

6:39pm Mon 2 Jul 12

Jack Herer says...

azza234 wrote:
parkinsonc most blackburn fans wont credit murphy for comming here because it wud mean them saying he is a good player still and they wudnt admit it because they believe every single player has something to do with the crap
Don't tar everyone with the same brush.

I've said all alone Murphy is an excellent signing for us, no question. He's still an absolute quality player still. I'd absolutely love him to be a legend for us. It's difficult to envisage how that could ever be with Kean in charge though.

The fans simply can't get past the fact that he is still in charge. Football managers are second only to kamikaze pilots in having the career with the least longevity. Everyone knows that. If the team is doing badly, you don't sack the striker, you sack the manager. But not with Steve Kean, a man with little to no experience and has done worse than any other manager that I've lived under.

It just begs the continued question; why are the Venkys pulling out all the stops to save Kean?
[quote][p][bold]azza234[/bold] wrote: parkinsonc most blackburn fans wont credit murphy for comming here because it wud mean them saying he is a good player still and they wudnt admit it because they believe every single player has something to do with the crap[/p][/quote]Don't tar everyone with the same brush. I've said all alone Murphy is an excellent signing for us, no question. He's still an absolute quality player still. I'd absolutely love him to be a legend for us. It's difficult to envisage how that could ever be with Kean in charge though. The fans simply can't get past the fact that he is still in charge. Football managers are second only to kamikaze pilots in having the career with the least longevity. Everyone knows that. If the team is doing badly, you don't sack the striker, you sack the manager. But not with Steve Kean, a man with little to no experience and has done worse than any other manager that I've lived under. It just begs the continued question; why are the Venkys pulling out all the stops to save Kean? Jack Herer

8:28pm Mon 2 Jul 12

Wild Rover says...

I wonder then why it is that so many posts on here contain the same phrases and grammar even down to the errors when they are from so many accounts...hmm now that is the real conspiracy to ponder
And Ewood will not be empty no matter how hard you wish
Now go to bed like a good boy and you can play again tomorrow
I wonder then why it is that so many posts on here contain the same phrases and grammar even down to the errors when they are from so many accounts...hmm now that is the real conspiracy to ponder And Ewood will not be empty no matter how hard you wish Now go to bed like a good boy and you can play again tomorrow Wild Rover

9:53am Tue 3 Jul 12

lowelife says...

This interview is pure Keanesque propaganda; dictated by Kean, scripted by Agnew.
I have every respect for Murphy as a player but he is a Kean acolyte. He will be job sharing with David Dunn this coming season.
This interview is pure Keanesque propaganda; dictated by Kean, scripted by Agnew. I have every respect for Murphy as a player but he is a Kean acolyte. He will be job sharing with David Dunn this coming season. lowelife

10:01am Tue 3 Jul 12

A Darener says...

Murphy says....."The Championship is a tough league, there's no doubt about that. It's down to Steve and the club to make sure that the squad improves enough for us to have a successful season.

"I think the squad already has really good quality and with the type of people they're trying to get in, I think it's going to be a really exciting year."

Didn't we hear this type of rhetoric applied to the PL last season?
Murphy says....."The Championship is a tough league, there's no doubt about that. It's down to Steve and the club to make sure that the squad improves enough for us to have a successful season. "I think the squad already has really good quality and with the type of people they're trying to get in, I think it's going to be a really exciting year." Didn't we hear this type of rhetoric applied to the PL last season? A Darener

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