Nzonzi will stay frozen out at Rovers

BLACKBURN Rovers boss Steve Kean insists Steven Nzonzi won’t play for the Ewood Park outfit again - unless he makes a statement committing himself to the club.

As revealed by the Lancashire Telegraph, the French midfielder was left out of Rovers’ pre-season training camp in Austria after telling boss Steve Kean he wanted to quit the club this summer.

Kean has now insisted Nzonzi will continue to be left frozen out of first team affairs, as he continues to train on his own, and admits the player is for sale - but only for the right price.

The Rovers boss has said no offers have yet been received for Nzonzi but warned the midfielder he would only be welcomed back into his squad if he withdrew his transfer request and pledged his future to the club.

Kean also insisted Nzonzi was the only player who had told him this summer that he wanted to quit the club as he looked to keep the squad together.

Kean said: “Steven has asked for a transfer. We want to have players on camps like that who want to be here so that was the reason why Steven was left at the training ground.

“He won’t be involved with us now we are back either, it is ongoing. We have had a couple of meetings with his dad, who is his agent, and he would like to play his football elsewhere.

“We will be listening to offers if they come, but at the moment we haven’t had any. We are not planning to have him in the squad, he has not been taking part in any of the first team sessions.

“He has been training here, which we have no problems with, he has come out and said he doesn’t want tio play for the club and that is where we stand at the moment.”

Kean would not comment on Rovers’ valuation for Nzonzi, who is contracted to the club until 2015, but the Lancashire Telegraph understand they would want in the region of £10m for the 23-year-old.

Kean said: “We will see what happens and see in the next few weeks, maybe there will be a few offers, maybe there won’t.

“It is disappointing when we are attracting players and keeping the majority of the squad. Unfortunately we didn’t manage to maintain our status - and there are many different reasons as to why that was.

“When you sit with Danny Murphy, Leon Best and Nunes Gomes and you can explain to them what happened and that we want to immediately bounce back and guys with that type of experience can see the logic in it and want to come on board.

“At this stage it is disappointing, but you never know. There might be no bids that match our valuation and Steven might then see the type of signings we are making and might end up still being here if he withdraws his request and makes a statement he wants to play for the club.

“If no one met the valuation then I would hope he would respect the fact he has a contract. I would hope he would want to get his head down and work towards playing football. He is employed to be a football player, not a football trainer and at this moment in time, he doesn’t want to play for the club.”

Meanwhile, more staff could be set to leave Ewood Park as several Southern clubs show an interest in members of Rovers' player welfare department.

Comments (46)

10:29am Thu 19 Jul 12

bypass06 says...

Andy, what did Kean say about Big Sams law suit?
Andy, what did Kean say about Big Sams law suit? bypass06

10:31am Thu 19 Jul 12

penemo says...

kean says there were many different resons why we didnt maintain our status - I can only think of one and thats you con man kean.
kean says there were many different resons why we didnt maintain our status - I can only think of one and thats you con man kean. penemo

10:32am Thu 19 Jul 12

vicn1956 says...

Does he look bothered? 18 months of listening to keans garbage and getting beat every week would drive most to look for a way out.
The last paragraph is interesting to all but the kean luvvies.
Does he look bothered? 18 months of listening to keans garbage and getting beat every week would drive most to look for a way out. The last paragraph is interesting to all but the kean luvvies. vicn1956

10:38am Thu 19 Jul 12

whittleblue says...

So tucked away at the end of this article is a sentence describing the further dismantling of the backroom structure. Presumably these members of staff are the ones who look after the lads at the academy. Why do members plural interest a number of clubs - because the academy is well respected so far. looks to me like the academy set up is going the same way as the first team. As for Nzonzi my money is on him being sold before the transfer window shuts hes not going to withdraw his transfer request and make up with Kean. venkeys wont pay £x per week wages for someone who has fallen out with Kean you only have to look at the players manouvred out in the last twelve months.
So tucked away at the end of this article is a sentence describing the further dismantling of the backroom structure. Presumably these members of staff are the ones who look after the lads at the academy. Why do members plural interest a number of clubs - because the academy is well respected so far. looks to me like the academy set up is going the same way as the first team. As for Nzonzi my money is on him being sold before the transfer window shuts hes not going to withdraw his transfer request and make up with Kean. venkeys wont pay £x per week wages for someone who has fallen out with Kean you only have to look at the players manouvred out in the last twelve months. whittleblue

10:46am Thu 19 Jul 12

RUinsane says...

Mr Cryer, can you not ask Nzonzi if he would stay if we dunked the doughnut instead? Would he commit if kean wasn't here? Also can you ask someone at the club, are we going to spin Nzonzis transfer out and accept a bid at the last minute so we have no time to sign anyone other than the free transfers we already have. That way the transfer money can dissappear like the monies from the Samba fiasco?
Mr Cryer, can you not ask Nzonzi if he would stay if we dunked the doughnut instead? Would he commit if kean wasn't here? Also can you ask someone at the club, are we going to spin Nzonzis transfer out and accept a bid at the last minute so we have no time to sign anyone other than the free transfers we already have. That way the transfer money can dissappear like the monies from the Samba fiasco? RUinsane

10:49am Thu 19 Jul 12

vicn1956 says...

Sam- take them for everything you can. Everyone could see what a disgraceful type of person we have as a manager
( I use the word manager loosely). We have people on this site telling us to get behind kean- if we don't we're not real fans! Wake up!!!!
Our managing director Haw skereD-"I cannot comment on this. I don't know any more. ALL the country knows about this. More evidence of their lies and avoidance of tellling us the TRUTH.
I was treated like scum last season, the lies goes on, the people running the club are ****so I won't give them any more of my money or legitimise them with my support!
Sam- take them for everything you can. Everyone could see what a disgraceful type of person we have as a manager ( I use the word manager loosely). We have people on this site telling us to get behind kean- if we don't we're not real fans! Wake up!!!! Our managing director Haw skereD-"I cannot comment on this. I don't know any more. ALL the country knows about this. More evidence of their lies and avoidance of tellling us the TRUTH. I was treated like scum last season, the lies goes on, the people running the club are ****so I won't give them any more of my money or legitimise them with my support! vicn1956

10:50am Thu 19 Jul 12

French Rover says...

'Meanwhile, more staff could be set to leave Ewood Park as several Southern clubs show an interest in members of Rovers' player welfare department'.

That statement tucked away at the end of the article clearly needs urgent investigation by the LET. What does that mean exactly to the club? What is the Player Welfare Dept? And why are they leaving the Rovers?

Come on LET do your job on behalf of your concerned readers.
'Meanwhile, more staff could be set to leave Ewood Park as several Southern clubs show an interest in members of Rovers' player welfare department'. That statement tucked away at the end of the article clearly needs urgent investigation by the LET. What does that mean exactly to the club? What is the Player Welfare Dept? And why are they leaving the Rovers? Come on LET do your job on behalf of your concerned readers. French Rover

10:52am Thu 19 Jul 12

Rishtonian says...

Big Sam rides to the rescue again
GO GET EM SAM

Kean Out
Big Sam rides to the rescue again GO GET EM SAM Kean Out Rishtonian

10:53am Thu 19 Jul 12

wampam says...

£10 mil. you are havin a laugh. Keane is complete,utter fool and needs to get out of our club. I cannot stand the bloke......KEANE OUT !!!!!
£10 mil. you are havin a laugh. Keane is complete,utter fool and needs to get out of our club. I cannot stand the bloke......KEANE OUT !!!!! wampam

10:56am Thu 19 Jul 12

Gaz M says...

Unfortunately we did not manage to retain our status-and there are many different reasons as to why that was!!! wrong you bald idiot there was one and one reason only we got relegated ,we had a nomark fool as a manager YOU!
Unfortunately we did not manage to retain our status-and there are many different reasons as to why that was!!! wrong you bald idiot there was one and one reason only we got relegated ,we had a nomark fool as a manager YOU! Gaz M

10:57am Thu 19 Jul 12

makaveli96 says...

When my Grandad used to watch the Rovers most of our players were from the area, if not the country!

Kean, Samba, Nzonzi, the Yak - please go, we dont want you back.....your bloods not blue and white like ours!

See what I did there, a rhyme!

We want our BLACKBURN back! Our boss is Uncle Jack!
If you not from the town, you must be a clown!
We all eat Hollands pies, not Venkys Chicken fat on our Thighs!
Im local not from afar, do real fans drink in the Toll Bar?
When my Grandad used to watch the Rovers most of our players were from the area, if not the country! Kean, Samba, Nzonzi, the Yak - please go, we dont want you back.....your bloods not blue and white like ours! See what I did there, a rhyme! We want our BLACKBURN back! Our boss is Uncle Jack! If you not from the town, you must be a clown! We all eat Hollands pies, not Venkys Chicken fat on our Thighs! Im local not from afar, do real fans drink in the Toll Bar? makaveli96

11:07am Thu 19 Jul 12

thresholdweller says...

Yes, that last bit about further backroom staff possibly going does not look good. Backroom wages are not as high as players and the right support can make the most of average players. In cycling, Sky's budget is not the highest, yet they are having a great Tour de France because they have spent the money they have on decent riders coupled with superb back-up. I'm starting to be concerned again that after a few high profile appointments (Singh, Agnew and Shaw), we are back to dismantling.
Yes, that last bit about further backroom staff possibly going does not look good. Backroom wages are not as high as players and the right support can make the most of average players. In cycling, Sky's budget is not the highest, yet they are having a great Tour de France because they have spent the money they have on decent riders coupled with superb back-up. I'm starting to be concerned again that after a few high profile appointments (Singh, Agnew and Shaw), we are back to dismantling. thresholdweller

11:11am Thu 19 Jul 12

RobbyRover says...

At least if he's not under Kean's training regime there's a good chance of him being physically fit for the start of the season. If we do force him to stay we could need players who can run for 90 mins!!

All those people who said "the players want to play for him" must be feeling a bit silly now!!
At least if he's not under Kean's training regime there's a good chance of him being physically fit for the start of the season. If we do force him to stay we could need players who can run for 90 mins!! All those people who said "the players want to play for him" must be feeling a bit silly now!! RobbyRover

11:11am Thu 19 Jul 12

PpMac says...

It's a shame us fans cannot put a transfer request in either, commit to the club or go train on your own, Mr Kean, you should have thought of that before slatting Big Sam to the public resulting in a liable suit against the club and yourself. Who is going to foot the bill for this, Venkys, you, or more likely the Club - you are guilty as sin. I hate everything you have done with regards to this club and I could go on and on and on. You have provided very few positives in your professional football abilities. Your business and PR skills are shocking. Yet you still live the dream whilst thousands ponder the reasons and how they will now react to the black-hole you and Venkys have created. True, Venkys have pulled their finger out lately, but still you remain and why only you know the true reasons. However, I will still be there as a supporter of BRFC, as I was long before you 'chancers' came along, I will remain a supporter long after you go count your pennies, but take a step back Kean and review what the footballing world really think of you and the like. Big Sam is just the start, you have blown your 'kisses' with the likes of Fergie and co and 99.9% of Rovers fans - Good luck Rovers for the season ahead, may the best man win!!!
It's a shame us fans cannot put a transfer request in either, commit to the club or go train on your own, Mr Kean, you should have thought of that before slatting Big Sam to the public resulting in a liable suit against the club and yourself. Who is going to foot the bill for this, Venkys, you, or more likely the Club - you are guilty as sin. I hate everything you have done with regards to this club and I could go on and on and on. You have provided very few positives in your professional football abilities. Your business and PR skills are shocking. Yet you still live the dream whilst thousands ponder the reasons and how they will now react to the black-hole you and Venkys have created. True, Venkys have pulled their finger out lately, but still you remain and why only you know the true reasons. However, I will still be there as a supporter of BRFC, as I was long before you 'chancers' came along, I will remain a supporter long after you go count your pennies, but take a step back Kean and review what the footballing world really think of you and the like. Big Sam is just the start, you have blown your 'kisses' with the likes of Fergie and co and 99.9% of Rovers fans - Good luck Rovers for the season ahead, may the best man win!!! PpMac

11:23am Thu 19 Jul 12

Nellie 77 says...

The paragraph at the end regarding more staff leaving Ewood should of been what this article was dedicated to with a tiny paragraph at the end saying" meanwhile, Kean again uttered utter b~ll~cks in the faint hope that someone out there is stupid enough to believe a word he says".

Its a measure of how much we love Rovers that we keep coming back for more of this torture and b~llsh@t.
I personally cant turn my back on Rovers no matter how bad it is for my mental health. But at the same time I cant bring myself to give Venkys a penny of my money until this man has been rousted out of Ewood.
This is total torture as a football fan. Any success for the team next season cements Keans place as manager. So whilst the odious one is still here I for one will not experience the emence joy of Rovers scoring and winning.Not whole-heartedly. Not even half heartedly such is my hatred for this man and the way he has treated Rovers fans. This joy been taken away from me. All the Rovers fans I know feel the same.
Please let this nightmare end.
KEAN OUT”
The paragraph at the end regarding more staff leaving Ewood should of been what this article was dedicated to with a tiny paragraph at the end saying" meanwhile, Kean again uttered utter b~ll~cks in the faint hope that someone out there is stupid enough to believe a word he says". Its a measure of how much we love Rovers that we keep coming back for more of this torture and b~llsh@t. I personally cant turn my back on Rovers no matter how bad it is for my mental health. But at the same time I cant bring myself to give Venkys a penny of my money until this man has been rousted out of Ewood. This is total torture as a football fan. Any success for the team next season cements Keans place as manager. So whilst the odious one is still here I for one will not experience the emence joy of Rovers scoring and winning.Not whole-heartedly. Not even half heartedly such is my hatred for this man and the way he has treated Rovers fans. This joy been taken away from me. All the Rovers fans I know feel the same. Please let this nightmare end. KEAN OUT” Nellie 77

11:51am Thu 19 Jul 12

GAZHAY says...

Here we go again another load of tosh from the bald headed deluded one......Nzonzi is one of our best players and its not he doesn't want to play for the club it's you....deluded one it's you. He nearly knocked you out and thats what we all want to do. We all want to come and watch Blackburn Rovers but we are sick of the sight of your bald headed hands in pocket stance on the sideline when we are 2-0 down, move your hands man give some instructions.....hen
ce the reason you are not fit to be our manager......ok rant over!
Here we go again another load of tosh from the bald headed deluded one......Nzonzi is one of our best players and its not he doesn't want to play for the club it's you....deluded one it's you. He nearly knocked you out and thats what we all want to do. We all want to come and watch Blackburn Rovers but we are sick of the sight of your bald headed hands in pocket stance on the sideline when we are 2-0 down, move your hands man give some instructions.....hen ce the reason you are not fit to be our manager......ok rant over! GAZHAY

11:52am Thu 19 Jul 12

benal13 says...

French Rover wrote:
'Meanwhile, more staff could be set to leave Ewood Park as several Southern clubs show an interest in members of Rovers' player welfare department'.

That statement tucked away at the end of the article clearly needs urgent investigation by the LET. What does that mean exactly to the club? What is the Player Welfare Dept? And why are they leaving the Rovers?

Come on LET do your job on behalf of your concerned readers.
dont hold your breath frenchrover!
[quote][p][bold]French Rover[/bold] wrote: 'Meanwhile, more staff could be set to leave Ewood Park as several Southern clubs show an interest in members of Rovers' player welfare department'. That statement tucked away at the end of the article clearly needs urgent investigation by the LET. What does that mean exactly to the club? What is the Player Welfare Dept? And why are they leaving the Rovers? Come on LET do your job on behalf of your concerned readers.[/p][/quote]dont hold your breath frenchrover! benal13

11:54am Thu 19 Jul 12

Lancs - pensioner says...

Hi 77 yes I have to say I feel the same as you, bit we must remain positive, let's take our opportunitys and the first one is this Saturday, Stanley away, no Gestapo sterwards no banning of banners and in a relatively small ground our voices WILL be heard, this is just the start of our battle, keep it clean like the last match at Ewood but a continuos Kean Out, Venkys out for a full ninety minutes is a great start.
Then only in my opinion stay away from Ewood untill these vultures leave, come on the old Dunkirk spirit will get us through this, and for those who cannot stay away then help us by giving Kean hell inside the ground and good luck, we are all in this together now, don't let them divide us, we will win I promise you all!
Hi 77 yes I have to say I feel the same as you, bit we must remain positive, let's take our opportunitys and the first one is this Saturday, Stanley away, no Gestapo sterwards no banning of banners and in a relatively small ground our voices WILL be heard, this is just the start of our battle, keep it clean like the last match at Ewood but a continuos Kean Out, Venkys out for a full ninety minutes is a great start. Then only in my opinion stay away from Ewood untill these vultures leave, come on the old Dunkirk spirit will get us through this, and for those who cannot stay away then help us by giving Kean hell inside the ground and good luck, we are all in this together now, don't let them divide us, we will win I promise you all! Lancs - pensioner

12:00pm Thu 19 Jul 12

benal13 says...

i am with you MAKAVELI96 this all fiasco makes me sick!
i am with you MAKAVELI96 this all fiasco makes me sick! benal13

12:14pm Thu 19 Jul 12

Keen O to Get Kean Out says...

and all this is supposed to encourage us buy a ST,,, kean your a w******r
and all this is supposed to encourage us buy a ST,,, kean your a w******r Keen O to Get Kean Out

12:14pm Thu 19 Jul 12

Roy Race says...

Nzonzie in - Kean Out.
.
Simple!
Nzonzie in - Kean Out. . Simple! Roy Race

12:16pm Thu 19 Jul 12

Keen O to Get Kean Out says...

Lancs - pensioner wrote:
Hi 77 yes I have to say I feel the same as you, bit we must remain positive, let's take our opportunitys and the first one is this Saturday, Stanley away, no Gestapo sterwards no banning of banners and in a relatively small ground our voices WILL be heard, this is just the start of our battle, keep it clean like the last match at Ewood but a continuos Kean Out, Venkys out for a full ninety minutes is a great start. Then only in my opinion stay away from Ewood untill these vultures leave, come on the old Dunkirk spirit will get us through this, and for those who cannot stay away then help us by giving Kean hell inside the ground and good luck, we are all in this together now, don't let them divide us, we will win I promise you all!
well said,, im with it all ,, lets stick together lads
[quote][p][bold]Lancs - pensioner[/bold] wrote: Hi 77 yes I have to say I feel the same as you, bit we must remain positive, let's take our opportunitys and the first one is this Saturday, Stanley away, no Gestapo sterwards no banning of banners and in a relatively small ground our voices WILL be heard, this is just the start of our battle, keep it clean like the last match at Ewood but a continuos Kean Out, Venkys out for a full ninety minutes is a great start. Then only in my opinion stay away from Ewood untill these vultures leave, come on the old Dunkirk spirit will get us through this, and for those who cannot stay away then help us by giving Kean hell inside the ground and good luck, we are all in this together now, don't let them divide us, we will win I promise you all![/p][/quote]well said,, im with it all ,, lets stick together lads Keen O to Get Kean Out

12:17pm Thu 19 Jul 12

londonrover says...

Cryer, did they not do investigative journalism wherever you learnt your trade? Get asking some proper questions you scaredy cat!
Cryer, did they not do investigative journalism wherever you learnt your trade? Get asking some proper questions you scaredy cat! londonrover

12:20pm Thu 19 Jul 12

Judge Nic Sanders says...

Time to get the suit dusted down again,
embarrass yourselves by all means but please stop lowering the standards of
all that is around you.
Time to get the suit dusted down again, embarrass yourselves by all means but please stop lowering the standards of all that is around you. Judge Nic Sanders

12:25pm Thu 19 Jul 12

Rishtonian says...

Nellie 77 wrote:
The paragraph at the end regarding more staff leaving Ewood should of been what this article was dedicated to with a tiny paragraph at the end saying" meanwhile, Kean again uttered utter b~ll~cks in the faint hope that someone out there is stupid enough to believe a word he says".

Its a measure of how much we love Rovers that we keep coming back for more of this torture and b~llsh@t.
I personally cant turn my back on Rovers no matter how bad it is for my mental health. But at the same time I cant bring myself to give Venkys a penny of my money until this man has been rousted out of Ewood.
This is total torture as a football fan. Any success for the team next season cements Keans place as manager. So whilst the odious one is still here I for one will not experience the emence joy of Rovers scoring and winning.Not whole-heartedly. Not even half heartedly such is my hatred for this man and the way he has treated Rovers fans. This joy been taken away from me. All the Rovers fans I know feel the same.
Please let this nightmare end.
KEAN OUT”
Good Post!
My sentiments as well
No rovers for me till Kean has gone
[quote][p][bold]Nellie 77[/bold] wrote: The paragraph at the end regarding more staff leaving Ewood should of been what this article was dedicated to with a tiny paragraph at the end saying" meanwhile, Kean again uttered utter b~ll~cks in the faint hope that someone out there is stupid enough to believe a word he says". Its a measure of how much we love Rovers that we keep coming back for more of this torture and b~llsh@t. I personally cant turn my back on Rovers no matter how bad it is for my mental health. But at the same time I cant bring myself to give Venkys a penny of my money until this man has been rousted out of Ewood. This is total torture as a football fan. Any success for the team next season cements Keans place as manager. So whilst the odious one is still here I for one will not experience the emence joy of Rovers scoring and winning.Not whole-heartedly. Not even half heartedly such is my hatred for this man and the way he has treated Rovers fans. This joy been taken away from me. All the Rovers fans I know feel the same. Please let this nightmare end. KEAN OUT”[/p][/quote]Good Post! My sentiments as well No rovers for me till Kean has gone Rishtonian

12:33pm Thu 19 Jul 12

MatthewCA says...

Steven N'Zonzi is a good tall midfielder and young, but for top level playing 90 mts he is still not fit(some lazy attitude). This is the right time to show his commitment and decipline to get back his FITNESS and support from Murphy too.By the end of 2014, NZonzi can be a top midfielder with vast experience and he will be in demand with other clubs. But now I did not seen that much, clubs are looking for substitutions only and Nzonzi will be in the bench and fade away. He need playing time more and more to get the real Zonzi out.................
.So I feel with rovers he can build that respect, if he likes....other team members need to talk with him to get his confidence back if he is not happy to talk with manager Kean. None of the club buy him for 10mil for sure. So why he should sit in the bench and cry, Lets Play and see the difference and enjoy the game.
Steven N'Zonzi is a good tall midfielder and young, but for top level playing 90 mts he is still not fit(some lazy attitude). This is the right time to show his commitment and decipline to get back his FITNESS and support from Murphy too.By the end of 2014, NZonzi can be a top midfielder with vast experience and he will be in demand with other clubs. But now I did not seen that much, clubs are looking for substitutions only and Nzonzi will be in the bench and fade away. He need playing time more and more to get the real Zonzi out................. .So I feel with rovers he can build that respect, if he likes....other team members need to talk with him to get his confidence back if he is not happy to talk with manager Kean. None of the club buy him for 10mil for sure. So why he should sit in the bench and cry, Lets Play and see the difference and enjoy the game. MatthewCA

12:34pm Thu 19 Jul 12

1rover says...

vicn1956 wrote:
Sam- take them for everything you can. Everyone could see what a disgraceful type of person we have as a manager
( I use the word manager loosely). We have people on this site telling us to get behind kean- if we don't we're not real fans! Wake up!!!!
Our managing director Haw skereD-"I cannot comment on this. I don't know any more. ALL the country knows about this. More evidence of their lies and avoidance of tellling us the TRUTH.
I was treated like scum last season, the lies goes on, the people running the club are ****so I won't give them any more of my money or legitimise them with my support!
nice 0ne lad .
[quote][p][bold]vicn1956[/bold] wrote: Sam- take them for everything you can. Everyone could see what a disgraceful type of person we have as a manager ( I use the word manager loosely). We have people on this site telling us to get behind kean- if we don't we're not real fans! Wake up!!!! Our managing director Haw skereD-"I cannot comment on this. I don't know any more. ALL the country knows about this. More evidence of their lies and avoidance of tellling us the TRUTH. I was treated like scum last season, the lies goes on, the people running the club are ****so I won't give them any more of my money or legitimise them with my support![/p][/quote]nice 0ne lad . 1rover

12:37pm Thu 19 Jul 12

Tuo Neak says...

"Meanwhile, more staff could be set to leave Ewood Park as several Southern clubs show an interest in members of Rovers' player welfare department"

No wonder the player welfare department must be packed with unhappy players. Why should N'Zonzi be made to make a public statement, how about a public statement on the managers conduct. Why is he still the manager of the football club, etc, etc
"Meanwhile, more staff could be set to leave Ewood Park as several Southern clubs show an interest in members of Rovers' player welfare department" No wonder the player welfare department must be packed with unhappy players. Why should N'Zonzi be made to make a public statement, how about a public statement on the managers conduct. Why is he still the manager of the football club, etc, etc Tuo Neak

12:37pm Thu 19 Jul 12

MatthewCA says...

Keen O to Get Kean Out wrote:
Lancs - pensioner wrote: Hi 77 yes I have to say I feel the same as you, bit we must remain positive, let's take our opportunitys and the first one is this Saturday, Stanley away, no Gestapo sterwards no banning of banners and in a relatively small ground our voices WILL be heard, this is just the start of our battle, keep it clean like the last match at Ewood but a continuos Kean Out, Venkys out for a full ninety minutes is a great start. Then only in my opinion stay away from Ewood untill these vultures leave, come on the old Dunkirk spirit will get us through this, and for those who cannot stay away then help us by giving Kean hell inside the ground and good luck, we are all in this together now, don't let them divide us, we will win I promise you all!
well said,, im with it all ,, lets stick together lads
For what !! one Manager is the problem, is a game, All the players want him as Manager.............
.......so I.

Kean In, Game ON
[quote][p][bold]Keen O to Get Kean Out[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Lancs - pensioner[/bold] wrote: Hi 77 yes I have to say I feel the same as you, bit we must remain positive, let's take our opportunitys and the first one is this Saturday, Stanley away, no Gestapo sterwards no banning of banners and in a relatively small ground our voices WILL be heard, this is just the start of our battle, keep it clean like the last match at Ewood but a continuos Kean Out, Venkys out for a full ninety minutes is a great start. Then only in my opinion stay away from Ewood untill these vultures leave, come on the old Dunkirk spirit will get us through this, and for those who cannot stay away then help us by giving Kean hell inside the ground and good luck, we are all in this together now, don't let them divide us, we will win I promise you all![/p][/quote]well said,, im with it all ,, lets stick together lads[/p][/quote]For what !! one Manager is the problem, is a game, All the players want him as Manager............. .......so I. Kean In, Game ON MatthewCA

12:38pm Thu 19 Jul 12

1rover says...

HENDRY THE NEW FIRST TEAM COACH SCUM. KEAN OUT HENDRY OUT.
HENDRY THE NEW FIRST TEAM COACH SCUM. KEAN OUT HENDRY OUT. 1rover

12:42pm Thu 19 Jul 12

Tuo Neak says...

MatthewCA wrote:
Keen O to Get Kean Out wrote:
Lancs - pensioner wrote: Hi 77 yes I have to say I feel the same as you, bit we must remain positive, let's take our opportunitys and the first one is this Saturday, Stanley away, no Gestapo sterwards no banning of banners and in a relatively small ground our voices WILL be heard, this is just the start of our battle, keep it clean like the last match at Ewood but a continuos Kean Out, Venkys out for a full ninety minutes is a great start. Then only in my opinion stay away from Ewood untill these vultures leave, come on the old Dunkirk spirit will get us through this, and for those who cannot stay away then help us by giving Kean hell inside the ground and good luck, we are all in this together now, don't let them divide us, we will win I promise you all!
well said,, im with it all ,, lets stick together lads
For what !! one Manager is the problem, is a game, All the players want him as Manager.............

.......so I.

Kean In, Game ON
From the look of it N'Zonzi doesn't seem to want him "as manager"
[quote][p][bold]MatthewCA[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Keen O to Get Kean Out[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Lancs - pensioner[/bold] wrote: Hi 77 yes I have to say I feel the same as you, bit we must remain positive, let's take our opportunitys and the first one is this Saturday, Stanley away, no Gestapo sterwards no banning of banners and in a relatively small ground our voices WILL be heard, this is just the start of our battle, keep it clean like the last match at Ewood but a continuos Kean Out, Venkys out for a full ninety minutes is a great start. Then only in my opinion stay away from Ewood untill these vultures leave, come on the old Dunkirk spirit will get us through this, and for those who cannot stay away then help us by giving Kean hell inside the ground and good luck, we are all in this together now, don't let them divide us, we will win I promise you all![/p][/quote]well said,, im with it all ,, lets stick together lads[/p][/quote]For what !! one Manager is the problem, is a game, All the players want him as Manager............. .......so I. Kean In, Game ON[/p][/quote]From the look of it N'Zonzi doesn't seem to want him "as manager" Tuo Neak

12:50pm Thu 19 Jul 12

Road Runner Road Runner says...

French Rover wrote:
'Meanwhile, more staff could be set to leave Ewood Park as several Southern clubs show an interest in members of Rovers' player welfare department'.

That statement tucked away at the end of the article clearly needs urgent investigation by the LET. What does that mean exactly to the club? What is the Player Welfare Dept? And why are they leaving the Rovers?

Come on LET do your job on behalf of your concerned readers.
Morning Mr French,

I'll pop in LET today and see what the situation is ?

Thanks.

Yes, very worrying that little tit bit at the end of the article.

'He doesn't want to play for the club' are the quotes attributed to N'zonzi ?

I would be very surprised if that is the actual tone used by N'zonzi, but instead it's the regime at Ewood being the reason he doesn't wish to play for ?

Not many down the years, in public anyhow. have said they do not wish to play for the club, but always the manager.

Many thousands of good folk's will not be attending Ewood purely down to the direction our football club is going in driven by this divisive repulsive character.

Far to many solid professionals have walked or have been pushed out the door at Ewood for this story over N'zonzi to have an ounce of truth in it ?

The image that is being formed under this lot can go to hell. Successful or not ?

A very interesting interview year last with C. Hendry regards Keans tenure at BRFC on the BBC Sport homepage confirming his appointment if you can find it ?

I always accept that a ratio of players leave a club as natural wastage, but this period is messy to say the least !

Of course, the replacements, as is usual, we would hope are direct and of improved caliber to those leaving. Yakubu as the exception I would surmise that thus far we are sadly lacking in every department since the 'Odious One' as taken charge ?

I guess the new season will reveal just what progression is being made under this lot ?

The cynic in me is not hopeful when we have the situation such as N'zonzi !

Good day Mr French :)

Arte et labore
[quote][p][bold]French Rover[/bold] wrote: 'Meanwhile, more staff could be set to leave Ewood Park as several Southern clubs show an interest in members of Rovers' player welfare department'. That statement tucked away at the end of the article clearly needs urgent investigation by the LET. What does that mean exactly to the club? What is the Player Welfare Dept? And why are they leaving the Rovers? Come on LET do your job on behalf of your concerned readers.[/p][/quote]Morning Mr French, I'll pop in LET today and see what the situation is ? Thanks. Yes, very worrying that little tit bit at the end of the article. 'He doesn't want to play for the club' are the quotes attributed to N'zonzi ? I would be very surprised if that is the actual tone used by N'zonzi, but instead it's the regime at Ewood being the reason he doesn't wish to play for ? Not many down the years, in public anyhow. have said they do not wish to play for the club, but always the manager. Many thousands of good folk's will not be attending Ewood purely down to the direction our football club is going in driven by this divisive repulsive character. Far to many solid professionals have walked or have been pushed out the door at Ewood for this story over N'zonzi to have an ounce of truth in it ? The image that is being formed under this lot can go to hell. Successful or not ? A very interesting interview year last with C. Hendry regards Keans tenure at BRFC on the BBC Sport homepage confirming his appointment if you can find it ? I always accept that a ratio of players leave a club as natural wastage, but this period is messy to say the least ! Of course, the replacements, as is usual, we would hope are direct and of improved caliber to those leaving. Yakubu as the exception I would surmise that thus far we are sadly lacking in every department since the 'Odious One' as taken charge ? I guess the new season will reveal just what progression is being made under this lot ? The cynic in me is not hopeful when we have the situation such as N'zonzi ! Good day Mr French :) Arte et labore Road Runner Road Runner

1:00pm Thu 19 Jul 12

NewallHateMyHamster says...

I for one agree with Rovers stance on this - No player should ever think that they are bigger than the club. No matter what is going on at the club, how its being run. Before you all jump on the bandwagon and say I am one of Kean's (This is how you spell it) PR guys, then I've been going since 1987.
I am looking forward to the season, some good signings, some questionable signings but all in all think we've got a chance to go straight back up.
COYB
I for one agree with Rovers stance on this - No player should ever think that they are bigger than the club. No matter what is going on at the club, how its being run. Before you all jump on the bandwagon and say I am one of Kean's (This is how you spell it) PR guys, then I've been going since 1987. I am looking forward to the season, some good signings, some questionable signings but all in all think we've got a chance to go straight back up. COYB NewallHateMyHamster

1:14pm Thu 19 Jul 12

Wild Rover says...

Double standards... my opinion
It is still a free country outside this forum...
And for " new poster" Race no I am not a Dingle..is that really the best you can do, Really...?
Feeble effort
Double standards... my opinion It is still a free country outside this forum... And for " new poster" Race no I am not a Dingle..is that really the best you can do, Really...? Feeble effort Wild Rover

1:26pm Thu 19 Jul 12

gleechy says...

I find it amazing that after a few weeks without top level football, some people begining to daydream.
As if Con man kean has turned over a new leaf, and all the positive predictions are more true than last years.

Is this selfish by all those unable to resist going back, just in hope that last year was made up, and he didn't really predict top four, never relegated, then straight back up?
They can be forgiven I suppose for all the smokescreen surrounding suggestions and allegations of player trouble and astounding agent's fees.

Those who can't be forgiven are the ones with the plan, the ones who are steering this mess, and releasing just enough information to get people arguing and losing track of how bad things have become, fans blaming each other for what is totally in the hands of the club owners and directors.

It would be useful if there was a no holds barred interview with Kean to get his response to his CV at Rovers, coupled with his outrageous predictions, and why so many so called knowledgeable personnel follow such rubbish.
I find it amazing that after a few weeks without top level football, some people begining to daydream. As if Con man kean has turned over a new leaf, and all the positive predictions are more true than last years. Is this selfish by all those unable to resist going back, just in hope that last year was made up, and he didn't really predict top four, never relegated, then straight back up? They can be forgiven I suppose for all the smokescreen surrounding suggestions and allegations of player trouble and astounding agent's fees. Those who can't be forgiven are the ones with the plan, the ones who are steering this mess, and releasing just enough information to get people arguing and losing track of how bad things have become, fans blaming each other for what is totally in the hands of the club owners and directors. It would be useful if there was a no holds barred interview with Kean to get his response to his CV at Rovers, coupled with his outrageous predictions, and why so many so called knowledgeable personnel follow such rubbish. gleechy

2:31pm Thu 19 Jul 12

Wild Rover says...

gleechy wrote:
I find it amazing that after a few weeks without top level football, some people begining to daydream. As if Con man kean has turned over a new leaf, and all the positive predictions are more true than last years. Is this selfish by all those unable to resist going back, just in hope that last year was made up, and he didn't really predict top four, never relegated, then straight back up? They can be forgiven I suppose for all the smokescreen surrounding suggestions and allegations of player trouble and astounding agent's fees. Those who can't be forgiven are the ones with the plan, the ones who are steering this mess, and releasing just enough information to get people arguing and losing track of how bad things have become, fans blaming each other for what is totally in the hands of the club owners and directors. It would be useful if there was a no holds barred interview with Kean to get his response to his CV at Rovers, coupled with his outrageous predictions, and why so many so called knowledgeable personnel follow such rubbish.
It is called Optimism, without it you would not bother getting out of bed in a morning never mind spending a cold wet winters afternoon watching your team in a drafty stadium hoping for a win.
You have to be an optimist to attend matches, how many teams win anything in their respective leagues? 1 or 2 if you count runners up
So why do the rest of us bother knowing that we are not going to win?
Optimism
You might want to try it sometime??
Keano might get the sack, or he might find his mojo and we might start winning -Who Knows?
Ok so it will probably not be as good as Optimism says but then again may not be as bad as Pessimism's dire predictions<
But we live (and support) in hope!
[quote][p][bold]gleechy[/bold] wrote: I find it amazing that after a few weeks without top level football, some people begining to daydream. As if Con man kean has turned over a new leaf, and all the positive predictions are more true than last years. Is this selfish by all those unable to resist going back, just in hope that last year was made up, and he didn't really predict top four, never relegated, then straight back up? They can be forgiven I suppose for all the smokescreen surrounding suggestions and allegations of player trouble and astounding agent's fees. Those who can't be forgiven are the ones with the plan, the ones who are steering this mess, and releasing just enough information to get people arguing and losing track of how bad things have become, fans blaming each other for what is totally in the hands of the club owners and directors. It would be useful if there was a no holds barred interview with Kean to get his response to his CV at Rovers, coupled with his outrageous predictions, and why so many so called knowledgeable personnel follow such rubbish.[/p][/quote]It is called Optimism, without it you would not bother getting out of bed in a morning never mind spending a cold wet winters afternoon watching your team in a drafty stadium hoping for a win. You have to be an optimist to attend matches, how many teams win anything in their respective leagues? 1 or 2 if you count runners up So why do the rest of us bother knowing that we are not going to win? Optimism You might want to try it sometime?? Keano might get the sack, or he might find his mojo and we might start winning -Who Knows? Ok so it will probably not be as good as Optimism says but then again may not be as bad as Pessimism's dire predictions< But we live (and support) in hope! Wild Rover

2:46pm Thu 19 Jul 12

stick to football says...

Kean has not learnt anything from 18 months in charge of Rovers

Man Management - pathetic and he knows it he reminds one of the school bully if you dont do it my way

Why Venkys perceiver with this individual is lacks commonsense but then we have had 18 months of Venkys and nothing will change their ignorance and arrogance.

Sorry but the Kean out brigade are in pre season training already with this mans proclamations confirming exactly what we knew - a loser
Kean has not learnt anything from 18 months in charge of Rovers Man Management - pathetic and he knows it he reminds one of the school bully if you dont do it my way Why Venkys perceiver with this individual is lacks commonsense but then we have had 18 months of Venkys and nothing will change their ignorance and arrogance. Sorry but the Kean out brigade are in pre season training already with this mans proclamations confirming exactly what we knew - a loser stick to football

2:53pm Thu 19 Jul 12

MxMave says...

"Unfortunately we didn’t manage to maintain our status - and there are many different reasons as to why that was"

In other words, i've told the new guys how the fans dragged the club down by booing the players...
"Unfortunately we didn’t manage to maintain our status - and there are many different reasons as to why that was" In other words, i've told the new guys how the fans dragged the club down by booing the players... MxMave

4:27pm Thu 19 Jul 12

Dukes says...

kean **** leave you ****
kean **** leave you **** Dukes

4:45pm Thu 19 Jul 12

merlinrabbit says...

Yeh, you are such an honourable man arent you Kean? The way this idiot keeps laying down the law to players with his stupid school teacher behaviour management tactics makes me sick. He is a prime example of "do as I say and not as I do". Double standards Kean. He is such a handy man at highlighting when he thinks players need putting back in line, young lads in comparison to himself, yet he has persistently and blatantly acted in a deceitful, disrespectful and dishonest way. Will somebody tell him he is frozen out - indefinitely? I despise that man. I feel exactly as Nellie does.
Yeh, you are such an honourable man arent you Kean? The way this idiot keeps laying down the law to players with his stupid school teacher behaviour management tactics makes me sick. He is a prime example of "do as I say and not as I do". Double standards Kean. He is such a handy man at highlighting when he thinks players need putting back in line, young lads in comparison to himself, yet he has persistently and blatantly acted in a deceitful, disrespectful and dishonest way. Will somebody tell him he is frozen out - indefinitely? I despise that man. I feel exactly as Nellie does. merlinrabbit

8:04pm Thu 19 Jul 12

Road Runner Road Runner says...

Rishtonian wrote:
Nellie 77 wrote:
The paragraph at the end regarding more staff leaving Ewood should of been what this article was dedicated to with a tiny paragraph at the end saying&quot; meanwhile, Kean again uttered utter b~ll~cks in the faint hope that someone out there is stupid enough to believe a word he says".

Its a measure of how much we love Rovers that we keep coming back for more of this torture and b~llsh@t.
I personally cant turn my back on Rovers no matter how bad it is for my mental health. But at the same time I cant bring myself to give Venkys a penny of my money until this man has been rousted out of Ewood.
This is total torture as a football fan. Any success for the team next season cements Keans place as manager. So whilst the odious one is still here I for one will not experience the emence joy of Rovers scoring and winning.Not whole-heartedly. Not even half heartedly such is my hatred for this man and the way he has treated Rovers fans. This joy been taken away from me. All the Rovers fans I know feel the same.
Please let this nightmare end.
KEAN OUT”
Good Post!
My sentiments as well
No rovers for me till Kean has gone
Here, here.......

Cracking post.

Breaths passion, honesty and, in my opinion - integrity.

A moral dilemma that dwarfs anything these bungling buffoons are attempting in doing in what was a solid and recognized established football club.

The optimism is there for the club in Rishtonians post, most definitely.

Kean Out.

Arte et labore
[quote][p][bold]Rishtonian[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Nellie 77[/bold] wrote: The paragraph at the end regarding more staff leaving Ewood should of been what this article was dedicated to with a tiny paragraph at the end saying" meanwhile, Kean again uttered utter b~ll~cks in the faint hope that someone out there is stupid enough to believe a word he says". Its a measure of how much we love Rovers that we keep coming back for more of this torture and b~llsh@t. I personally cant turn my back on Rovers no matter how bad it is for my mental health. But at the same time I cant bring myself to give Venkys a penny of my money until this man has been rousted out of Ewood. This is total torture as a football fan. Any success for the team next season cements Keans place as manager. So whilst the odious one is still here I for one will not experience the emence joy of Rovers scoring and winning.Not whole-heartedly. Not even half heartedly such is my hatred for this man and the way he has treated Rovers fans. This joy been taken away from me. All the Rovers fans I know feel the same. Please let this nightmare end. KEAN OUT”[/p][/quote]Good Post! My sentiments as well No rovers for me till Kean has gone[/p][/quote]Here, here....... Cracking post. Breaths passion, honesty and, in my opinion - integrity. A moral dilemma that dwarfs anything these bungling buffoons are attempting in doing in what was a solid and recognized established football club. The optimism is there for the club in Rishtonians post, most definitely. Kean Out. Arte et labore Road Runner Road Runner

8:44am Fri 20 Jul 12

OnePostThenTheOther says...

STFU Kean. You breath stinks.
STFU Kean. You breath stinks. OnePostThenTheOther

9:16am Fri 20 Jul 12

MatthewCA says...

bypass06 wrote:
Andy, what did Kean say about Big Sams law suit?
No point, some one in pub talk and missuse the personel talk, only Sam can hear such crap and cry ....... no clear whom he talks and who talks after 1 sec, to go and apply for action in court is kidish.
[quote][p][bold]bypass06[/bold] wrote: Andy, what did Kean say about Big Sams law suit?[/p][/quote]No point, some one in pub talk and missuse the personel talk, only Sam can hear such crap and cry ....... no clear whom he talks and who talks after 1 sec, to go and apply for action in court is kidish. MatthewCA

9:17am Fri 20 Jul 12

MatthewCA says...

Rishtonian wrote:
Big Sam rides to the rescue again GO GET EM SAM Kean Out
Kean IN, Game ON
[quote][p][bold]Rishtonian[/bold] wrote: Big Sam rides to the rescue again GO GET EM SAM Kean Out[/p][/quote]Kean IN, Game ON MatthewCA

9:22am Fri 20 Jul 12

MatthewCA says...

wampam wrote:
£10 mil. you are havin a laugh. Keane is complete,utter fool and needs to get out of our club. I cannot stand the bloke......KEANE OUT !!!!!
Why NOT 10 mil, that is the demand any club putup, are u nuts to just giveaway our young 2 years experience in Blackburn Rovers player midfielder like zonzi..........I will say nothing less than 12mil players he is. Kean said is correct , he have to stay still 2015 to set free.......simple, players cannot jump of the ship when they feel...........use ur brains.
[quote][p][bold]wampam[/bold] wrote: £10 mil. you are havin a laugh. Keane is complete,utter fool and needs to get out of our club. I cannot stand the bloke......KEANE OUT !!!!![/p][/quote]Why NOT 10 mil, that is the demand any club putup, are u nuts to just giveaway our young 2 years experience in Blackburn Rovers player midfielder like zonzi..........I will say nothing less than 12mil players he is. Kean said is correct , he have to stay still 2015 to set free.......simple, players cannot jump of the ship when they feel...........use ur brains. MatthewCA

9:24am Fri 20 Jul 12

MatthewCA says...

Road Runner Road Runner wrote:
Rishtonian wrote:
Nellie 77 wrote: The paragraph at the end regarding more staff leaving Ewood should of been what this article was dedicated to with a tiny paragraph at the end saying&quot; meanwhile, Kean again uttered utter b~ll~cks in the faint hope that someone out there is stupid enough to believe a word he says". Its a measure of how much we love Rovers that we keep coming back for more of this torture and b~llsh@t. I personally cant turn my back on Rovers no matter how bad it is for my mental health. But at the same time I cant bring myself to give Venkys a penny of my money until this man has been rousted out of Ewood. This is total torture as a football fan. Any success for the team next season cements Keans place as manager. So whilst the odious one is still here I for one will not experience the emence joy of Rovers scoring and winning.Not whole-heartedly. Not even half heartedly such is my hatred for this man and the way he has treated Rovers fans. This joy been taken away from me. All the Rovers fans I know feel the same. Please let this nightmare end. KEAN OUT”
Good Post! My sentiments as well No rovers for me till Kean has gone
Here, here....... Cracking post. Breaths passion, honesty and, in my opinion - integrity. A moral dilemma that dwarfs anything these bungling buffoons are attempting in doing in what was a solid and recognized established football club. The optimism is there for the club in Rishtonians post, most definitely. Kean Out. Arte et labore
We want our club back to top fight, so I respect our club and manager, Kean is doing just what a manger can do, simple and clear............Kea
n In, Game ON
[quote][p][bold]Road Runner Road Runner[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Rishtonian[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Nellie 77[/bold] wrote: The paragraph at the end regarding more staff leaving Ewood should of been what this article was dedicated to with a tiny paragraph at the end saying" meanwhile, Kean again uttered utter b~ll~cks in the faint hope that someone out there is stupid enough to believe a word he says". Its a measure of how much we love Rovers that we keep coming back for more of this torture and b~llsh@t. I personally cant turn my back on Rovers no matter how bad it is for my mental health. But at the same time I cant bring myself to give Venkys a penny of my money until this man has been rousted out of Ewood. This is total torture as a football fan. Any success for the team next season cements Keans place as manager. So whilst the odious one is still here I for one will not experience the emence joy of Rovers scoring and winning.Not whole-heartedly. Not even half heartedly such is my hatred for this man and the way he has treated Rovers fans. This joy been taken away from me. All the Rovers fans I know feel the same. Please let this nightmare end. KEAN OUT”[/p][/quote]Good Post! My sentiments as well No rovers for me till Kean has gone[/p][/quote]Here, here....... Cracking post. Breaths passion, honesty and, in my opinion - integrity. A moral dilemma that dwarfs anything these bungling buffoons are attempting in doing in what was a solid and recognized established football club. The optimism is there for the club in Rishtonians post, most definitely. Kean Out. Arte et labore[/p][/quote]We want our club back to top fight, so I respect our club and manager, Kean is doing just what a manger can do, simple and clear............Kea n In, Game ON MatthewCA

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