Kean calls on Rovers to become ruthless

8:20am Monday 3rd September 2012 in News Photograph of the Author By Andy Cryer, Blackburn Rovers reporter

STEVE Kean admits Blackburn Rovers have to be more “ruthless” after throwing away a two-goal lead on Saturday – but insists two refereeing blunders were where the real blame lay.

Ruben Rochina’s sublime 84th minute back heel salvaged Rovers a point in the thrilling 3-3 draw at Elland Road as they maintained their unbeaten start to the Championship campaign.

Earlier, Rovers had raced into a 2-0 lead through Markus Olsson’s first goal for the club and a clinical strike from Nuno Gomes but a defensive collapse saw Leeds turn it round to lead 3-2 – with Rovers insistent two goals should not have been allowed.

Centre back Gael Givet will have x-rays on a suspected fractured foot bone today, while his defensive partner Scott Dann will have a hamstring strain assessed, after limping off just 10 minutes into the game.

Kean said: “We need to be more ruthless and we need to take the sting out of games but I don’t think you can legislate too much for the goal that gets them back in the game – it is a foul. If we go in 2-0, it is a totally different game.

“We are disappointed because we were excellent and we feel a big turning point was a blatant foul on Paul Robinson.

“Then they got their tails up.

“Certainly the second goal Gael is nudged in the back, I think it is Becchio, great finish but we feel as though that was a foul too. There were big turning points in the game and we feel we were on the wrong end of a couple.”

Kean was left concerned by the manner of Rovers’ second half collapse though as his side struggled to cope with Leeds’ aerial bombardment.

But was left satisfied with a points return of eight points from four games ahead of next weekend’s international break.

“We are very concerned defensively in the second half,” he said. “Not only long straight balls but the wide free kicks that were coming in, we felt we were far too open so we will be drilling the players on that.

“We feel as though Paul Robinson was not getting any protection at the back post, we were too open, the spaces were too big and we were letting Leeds United players run through what should be a very, very tight zone.

“We are disappointed with that but we will work on it until we can it much better. When Grant came on I thought he did very well, Gael Givet probably should have come off – he took an injection because he might have cracked a bone on his foot.

“He stayed on and Grant wobbled his knee. Everyone was digging in, we have come to a really, really tough venue and we have come back and nicked a point and dug in there. It is four games unbeaten and a good return.”

Comments (86)

8:24am Mon 3 Sep 12

londonrover says...

Slubberdegullion Kean out!
Slubberdegullion Kean out! londonrover

8:30am Mon 3 Sep 12

Ewood say that! says...

Robbo should have realised he was going to have two players jumping wth him and elected to punch to safety instead of trying to catch it.
At least we can rest easy knowing kean and his 'coaching' team are going back to the training ground to work on a few things!!!!!!
Robbo should have realised he was going to have two players jumping wth him and elected to punch to safety instead of trying to catch it. At least we can rest easy knowing kean and his 'coaching' team are going back to the training ground to work on a few things!!!!!! Ewood say that!

8:35am Mon 3 Sep 12

jinkyjase says...

We've conceded goals too easily since Kean took over so I'm afraid it's a trend that we can lay at one man's door. For this reason, he should be ooot!
We've conceded goals too easily since Kean took over so I'm afraid it's a trend that we can lay at one man's door. For this reason, he should be ooot! jinkyjase

8:41am Mon 3 Sep 12

bypass06 says...

BREAKING NEWS.

Steve Kean invents instant cure for broken bones.
BREAKING NEWS. Steve Kean invents instant cure for broken bones. bypass06

8:47am Mon 3 Sep 12

bobinspain says...

Were that call for "ruthlessness" to be directed at Venky's, I'd endorse it 100%.
Perhaps then, they'd sack the £25k a week pariah that is Steve Kean.
Were that call for "ruthlessness" to be directed at Venky's, I'd endorse it 100%. Perhaps then, they'd sack the £25k a week pariah that is Steve Kean. bobinspain

8:54am Mon 3 Sep 12

Coeur de Lion says...

bobinspain wrote:
Were that call for "ruthlessness" to be directed at Venky's, I'd endorse it 100%.
Perhaps then, they'd sack the £25k a week pariah that is Steve Kean.
Yeah rovers get ruthless sack Kean, there are 6 of us itching to come back.
[quote][p][bold]bobinspain[/bold] wrote: Were that call for "ruthlessness" to be directed at Venky's, I'd endorse it 100%. Perhaps then, they'd sack the £25k a week pariah that is Steve Kean.[/p][/quote]Yeah rovers get ruthless sack Kean, there are 6 of us itching to come back. Coeur de Lion

9:05am Mon 3 Sep 12

SimonGarner says...

That's great, Steve.

I wonder what Bill Shankly's approach would have been?
That's great, Steve. I wonder what Bill Shankly's approach would have been? SimonGarner

9:06am Mon 3 Sep 12

Keith Myath says...

And the few half-decent defenders we've got are already crocked!
And the few half-decent defenders we've got are already crocked! Keith Myath

9:09am Mon 3 Sep 12

forever-a-blue-jean says...

Rovers have clearly a squad capable of winning this league by a decent margin. The owners must take some credit for appointing Shebby Singh who appears to have made an impact with better signings than Kean made last year. He also appears to have fans backing which Kean has never managed to do. Before people point out he was wrong publically criticising MGP, he was, I was equally horrified when I heard that comment on TV, but he did have a valid point and it does appear to have motivated MGP but it should have been said in private. He made a mistake and apologised which again is more than Kean has ever done.
All we need now is a manager put in place who can coach this squad and guide us back up. We have had a good start but it could easily have been played 4 lost 4.

Come on Venkys you have invested well this summer, brought in Shebby Singh who at least attracts better players and commuincates with the fans. Now unite the fans and remove Kean and take us back up.

I wonder if after the summer spending and if Kean was removed, would the action group back Venky's? I think I would....Over to Mr Mullan???
Rovers have clearly a squad capable of winning this league by a decent margin. The owners must take some credit for appointing Shebby Singh who appears to have made an impact with better signings than Kean made last year. He also appears to have fans backing which Kean has never managed to do. Before people point out he was wrong publically criticising MGP, he was, I was equally horrified when I heard that comment on TV, but he did have a valid point and it does appear to have motivated MGP but it should have been said in private. He made a mistake and apologised which again is more than Kean has ever done. All we need now is a manager put in place who can coach this squad and guide us back up. We have had a good start but it could easily have been played 4 lost 4. Come on Venkys you have invested well this summer, brought in Shebby Singh who at least attracts better players and commuincates with the fans. Now unite the fans and remove Kean and take us back up. I wonder if after the summer spending and if Kean was removed, would the action group back Venky's? I think I would....Over to Mr Mullan??? forever-a-blue-jean

9:16am Mon 3 Sep 12

bring back the good old days says...

Delusion personified !!!
Delusion personified !!! bring back the good old days

9:16am Mon 3 Sep 12

CrispyRover says...

Dann & Givet out... Glad we strrengthened at the back this summer!
Dann & Givet out... Glad we strrengthened at the back this summer! CrispyRover

9:18am Mon 3 Sep 12

RobbyRover says...

It's same old same old. Play well, get a lead then lose it. Kean has no plan B - when Warnock had the nouse to switch Diouf to the other wing Kean had no response. Just like so many times last season (Norwich away being the ultimate case in point). It's a sham Desai doesn't have the intelligence to see it.

He has a good squad at his disposal, all he has to do is put 11 names on a team sheet and let them play their way, Instead he's so scared of losing that once we go ahead we have to sit back and park the bus. It doesn't work! Use the momentum and score more goals! Give yourself more protection! Don't sit back and invite pressure. We're the kings of drawing games we should win then pretending it's a "point earned". Nonsense. Get out Kean and let's have a manager who can adapt to the situation of a game, not just stand there and lick his lips.
It's same old same old. Play well, get a lead then lose it. Kean has no plan B - when Warnock had the nouse to switch Diouf to the other wing Kean had no response. Just like so many times last season (Norwich away being the ultimate case in point). It's a sham Desai doesn't have the intelligence to see it. He has a good squad at his disposal, all he has to do is put 11 names on a team sheet and let them play their way, Instead he's so scared of losing that once we go ahead we have to sit back and park the bus. It doesn't work! Use the momentum and score more goals! Give yourself more protection! Don't sit back and invite pressure. We're the kings of drawing games we should win then pretending it's a "point earned". Nonsense. Get out Kean and let's have a manager who can adapt to the situation of a game, not just stand there and lick his lips. RobbyRover

9:18am Mon 3 Sep 12

dallydally says...

I don't know about Rovers becoming more ruthless; just wish the owners would get more ruthless with you and show you the door!
I don't know about Rovers becoming more ruthless; just wish the owners would get more ruthless with you and show you the door! dallydally

9:39am Mon 3 Sep 12

Frisson says...

Maybe if Kean could get the squad fit enough we would win more games. That is why we conced far too manyl. The team runs out of steam and we sti back. Address this problem and we will be far better
Maybe if Kean could get the squad fit enough we would win more games. That is why we conced far too manyl. The team runs out of steam and we sti back. Address this problem and we will be far better Frisson

9:40am Mon 3 Sep 12

grouperbobby says...

How Kean has the gall to call the referee is beyond me. Leeds should have had one maybe 2 penalties and Formica should have got a second yellow.
How Kean has the gall to call the referee is beyond me. Leeds should have had one maybe 2 penalties and Formica should have got a second yellow. grouperbobby

9:40am Mon 3 Sep 12

Lancs - pensioner says...

Straight from the Steve Keans book of Bullsh!t.

Venkys just get him sacked, end of.
Straight from the Steve Keans book of Bullsh!t. Venkys just get him sacked, end of. Lancs - pensioner

9:43am Mon 3 Sep 12

Lancs - pensioner says...

A poor Tradesman that blames his tools springs to mind here.

Kean out

10k fans in.
A poor Tradesman that blames his tools springs to mind here. Kean out 10k fans in. Lancs - pensioner

10:06am Mon 3 Sep 12

A Darener says...

Unfortunately whilst we applaud the results so far. It is a double edged sword. Great! we are up near the top, but, it is more by good luck than good management. The Venky's sat in on their plush sofa's in faraway India will be thinking everything in the garden is rosy. Well it isn't. Were we had no luck last season and no good results this season we are having all the luck and good results. But nothing has changed other than the luck, which will surely run out soon and we will be caught out as a team easily beaten, especially in the second half, when we run out of steam and the manager runs out of ideas.
Get a good manager innow and we can build on our good start.
Unfortunately whilst we applaud the results so far. It is a double edged sword. Great! we are up near the top, but, it is more by good luck than good management. The Venky's sat in on their plush sofa's in faraway India will be thinking everything in the garden is rosy. Well it isn't. Were we had no luck last season and no good results this season we are having all the luck and good results. But nothing has changed other than the luck, which will surely run out soon and we will be caught out as a team easily beaten, especially in the second half, when we run out of steam and the manager runs out of ideas. Get a good manager innow and we can build on our good start. A Darener

10:10am Mon 3 Sep 12

bypass06 says...

forever-a-blue-jean wrote:
Rovers have clearly a squad capable of winning this league by a decent margin. The owners must take some credit for appointing Shebby Singh who appears to have made an impact with better signings than Kean made last year. He also appears to have fans backing which Kean has never managed to do. Before people point out he was wrong publically criticising MGP, he was, I was equally horrified when I heard that comment on TV, but he did have a valid point and it does appear to have motivated MGP but it should have been said in private. He made a mistake and apologised which again is more than Kean has ever done.
All we need now is a manager put in place who can coach this squad and guide us back up. We have had a good start but it could easily have been played 4 lost 4.

Come on Venkys you have invested well this summer, brought in Shebby Singh who at least attracts better players and commuincates with the fans. Now unite the fans and remove Kean and take us back up.

I wonder if after the summer spending and if Kean was removed, would the action group back Venky's? I think I would....Over to Mr Mullan???
Good post,...And i do believe the Action group would get behind Venky's,
as long as they run the club efficiently, and installed a competent Manager.
[quote][p][bold]forever-a-blue-jean[/bold] wrote: Rovers have clearly a squad capable of winning this league by a decent margin. The owners must take some credit for appointing Shebby Singh who appears to have made an impact with better signings than Kean made last year. He also appears to have fans backing which Kean has never managed to do. Before people point out he was wrong publically criticising MGP, he was, I was equally horrified when I heard that comment on TV, but he did have a valid point and it does appear to have motivated MGP but it should have been said in private. He made a mistake and apologised which again is more than Kean has ever done. All we need now is a manager put in place who can coach this squad and guide us back up. We have had a good start but it could easily have been played 4 lost 4. Come on Venkys you have invested well this summer, brought in Shebby Singh who at least attracts better players and commuincates with the fans. Now unite the fans and remove Kean and take us back up. I wonder if after the summer spending and if Kean was removed, would the action group back Venky's? I think I would....Over to Mr Mullan???[/p][/quote]Good post,...And i do believe the Action group would get behind Venky's, as long as they run the club efficiently, and installed a competent Manager. bypass06

10:11am Mon 3 Sep 12

Venk Off says...

forever-a-blue-jean wrote:
Rovers have clearly a squad capable of winning this league by a decent margin. The owners must take some credit for appointing Shebby Singh who appears to have made an impact with better signings than Kean made last year. He also appears to have fans backing which Kean has never managed to do. Before people point out he was wrong publically criticising MGP, he was, I was equally horrified when I heard that comment on TV, but he did have a valid point and it does appear to have motivated MGP but it should have been said in private. He made a mistake and apologised which again is more than Kean has ever done. All we need now is a manager put in place who can coach this squad and guide us back up. We have had a good start but it could easily have been played 4 lost 4. Come on Venkys you have invested well this summer, brought in Shebby Singh who at least attracts better players and commuincates with the fans. Now unite the fans and remove Kean and take us back up. I wonder if after the summer spending and if Kean was removed, would the action group back Venky's? I think I would....Over to Mr Mullan???
Spot on . A decent Manager would have kept us up last year and similarly with this squad we should walk this division .
Funny how **** blames the ref - funny how the ref disallowed good goals for Leicester ( to go 2-1 up ) and Leeds ( 4-2 up ) but no mention of that .

When **** get the sack I will be back
[quote][p][bold]forever-a-blue-jean[/bold] wrote: Rovers have clearly a squad capable of winning this league by a decent margin. The owners must take some credit for appointing Shebby Singh who appears to have made an impact with better signings than Kean made last year. He also appears to have fans backing which Kean has never managed to do. Before people point out he was wrong publically criticising MGP, he was, I was equally horrified when I heard that comment on TV, but he did have a valid point and it does appear to have motivated MGP but it should have been said in private. He made a mistake and apologised which again is more than Kean has ever done. All we need now is a manager put in place who can coach this squad and guide us back up. We have had a good start but it could easily have been played 4 lost 4. Come on Venkys you have invested well this summer, brought in Shebby Singh who at least attracts better players and commuincates with the fans. Now unite the fans and remove Kean and take us back up. I wonder if after the summer spending and if Kean was removed, would the action group back Venky's? I think I would....Over to Mr Mullan???[/p][/quote]Spot on . A decent Manager would have kept us up last year and similarly with this squad we should walk this division . Funny how **** blames the ref - funny how the ref disallowed good goals for Leicester ( to go 2-1 up ) and Leeds ( 4-2 up ) but no mention of that . When **** get the sack I will be back Venk Off

10:17am Mon 3 Sep 12

OnePostThenTheOther says...

“We feel as though Paul Robinson was not getting any protection at the back post, we were too open"

It's taken you almost TWO YEARS to admit that Kean and that is only one symptom of our defensive frailities. It seems obvious to all but Venkys that you are highly unlikely to be able to fix it.

KEAN SACK
THOUSANDS BACK
“We feel as though Paul Robinson was not getting any protection at the back post, we were too open" It's taken you almost TWO YEARS to admit that Kean and that is only one symptom of our defensive frailities. It seems obvious to all but Venkys that you are highly unlikely to be able to fix it. KEAN SACK THOUSANDS BACK OnePostThenTheOther

10:20am Mon 3 Sep 12

OnePostThenTheOther says...

In another article Neil Warnock days he would have resigned long ago if he was in Kean's position. Is he lining himself up for the job?
In another article Neil Warnock days he would have resigned long ago if he was in Kean's position. Is he lining himself up for the job? OnePostThenTheOther

10:22am Mon 3 Sep 12

kiwipom73 says...

There is the problem of having players in midfield who don,nt have 90 minute legs...and this puts pressure on the defense and also limits the quality of service given to the forwards, of course....
I agree fitness as been a concern over the last two seasons and still is.
Having 35 year old (x 2) hold those positions is a wee downfall with the teams 2nd half performances it seems.
Still, IF the team can kick on from here after the international break they could be very well positioned in two months time (also not in the League Cup, of course helps !).
On the down side....conman Kean would still be at the helm !!!!!!!!!!!!!
There is the problem of having players in midfield who don,nt have 90 minute legs...and this puts pressure on the defense and also limits the quality of service given to the forwards, of course.... I agree fitness as been a concern over the last two seasons and still is. Having 35 year old (x 2) hold those positions is a wee downfall with the teams 2nd half performances it seems. Still, IF the team can kick on from here after the international break they could be very well positioned in two months time (also not in the League Cup, of course helps !). On the down side....conman Kean would still be at the helm !!!!!!!!!!!!! kiwipom73

10:22am Mon 3 Sep 12

senlac1066 says...

''TOO'' many defensive buys ? oooooooh yeah
''TOO'' many defensive buys ? oooooooh yeah senlac1066

10:23am Mon 3 Sep 12

baz58 says...

Just think what we could do in this league with a real manager?
Just think what we could do in this league with a real manager? baz58

10:50am Mon 3 Sep 12

Rover Pete says...

Yes, for the first time ever, I agree with Kean.

Venky's - do what he asks - get ruthless,

AND SACK KEAN NOW
Yes, for the first time ever, I agree with Kean. Venky's - do what he asks - get ruthless, AND SACK KEAN NOW Rover Pete

11:04am Mon 3 Sep 12

jaysay says...

Noticed not too many of the six fingered ones are coming on here these days, they're too busy slagging of their own directors. only need one change and we'd stand a chance of a quick return to the prem SACK KEAN NOW now that would be ruthless
Noticed not too many of the six fingered ones are coming on here these days, they're too busy slagging of their own directors. only need one change and we'd stand a chance of a quick return to the prem SACK KEAN NOW now that would be ruthless jaysay

11:14am Mon 3 Sep 12

benal13 says...

OnePostThenTheOther wrote:
“We feel as though Paul Robinson was not getting any protection at the back post, we were too open"

It's taken you almost TWO YEARS to admit that Kean and that is only one symptom of our defensive frailities. It seems obvious to all but Venkys that you are highly unlikely to be able to fix it.

KEAN SACK
THOUSANDS BACK
could colin hendry be our savioure ?the defence is just as bad if not worse since he came as keans drinking partner he obviously hasnt made the slightest bit of difference just jobs for the boys AGAIN you live by the sword and you die by the sword fingers crossed
[quote][p][bold]OnePostThenTheOther[/bold] wrote: “We feel as though Paul Robinson was not getting any protection at the back post, we were too open" It's taken you almost TWO YEARS to admit that Kean and that is only one symptom of our defensive frailities. It seems obvious to all but Venkys that you are highly unlikely to be able to fix it. KEAN SACK THOUSANDS BACK[/p][/quote]could colin hendry be our savioure ?the defence is just as bad if not worse since he came as keans drinking partner he obviously hasnt made the slightest bit of difference just jobs for the boys AGAIN you live by the sword and you die by the sword fingers crossed benal13

11:22am Mon 3 Sep 12

hugofakenham says...

Lancs - pensioner wrote:
A poor Tradesman that blames his tools springs to mind here. Kean out 10k fans in.
what on earth do you want ?
2nd in the table and unbeaten !!
you don't like to admit that Kean may be right and it's you myriad of
doubters that have got it wrong.
Give the man a chance.
He's doing better than Bournemouth Eddie down the road !!
[quote][p][bold]Lancs - pensioner[/bold] wrote: A poor Tradesman that blames his tools springs to mind here. Kean out 10k fans in.[/p][/quote]what on earth do you want ? 2nd in the table and unbeaten !! you don't like to admit that Kean may be right and it's you myriad of doubters that have got it wrong. Give the man a chance. He's doing better than Bournemouth Eddie down the road !! hugofakenham

11:35am Mon 3 Sep 12

PersianRover says...

Our midfield players are letting us down, and making our defence seems week. We were leaking goals when Samba was playing, is probably one of the best defenders around. Getting a new defender wont help.

Players like Fabregras (of Arsenal) keep the ball in their opponents half. I believe we should mould Rochina as center midfielder, as he his our best passer by a mile. Then make use of Nunes, Formica and Gomes before the striker, as with these players they will keep the ball most of the match, and tire the opposition!
Our midfield players are letting us down, and making our defence seems week. We were leaking goals when Samba was playing, is probably one of the best defenders around. Getting a new defender wont help. Players like Fabregras (of Arsenal) keep the ball in their opponents half. I believe we should mould Rochina as center midfielder, as he his our best passer by a mile. Then make use of Nunes, Formica and Gomes before the striker, as with these players they will keep the ball most of the match, and tire the opposition! PersianRover

11:38am Mon 3 Sep 12

PersianRover says...

To add, this puts pressure on the opponent, not putting on players who cant really pass but are better tacklers on like Jason Lowe, as evidently inviting too much pressure on and they will score.

When we were ahead last season, and then we lost, do you remember who Kean took off? Rochina and Formica and replaced them with stronger players who could not hold onto the ball, and what happened???
To add, this puts pressure on the opponent, not putting on players who cant really pass but are better tacklers on like Jason Lowe, as evidently inviting too much pressure on and they will score. When we were ahead last season, and then we lost, do you remember who Kean took off? Rochina and Formica and replaced them with stronger players who could not hold onto the ball, and what happened??? PersianRover

11:49am Mon 3 Sep 12

dangerous dave says...

Just more rubbish comments from the 'plank' Kean.
7 goals for 5 against not exactly title winning material - Coach Hendry not doing such a good job coaching defense - cant even defend from dead ball situations.!!!!!!!!!
!!!!
Everyone except Kean knew that we needed to strengthen the defense - but being an he didnt see this as a priority - we could be on for the same goals against as last season which will cost us promotion.
OUT WITH KEAN HENDRY SINGH AGNEW VENKYS
Just more rubbish comments from the 'plank' Kean. 7 goals for 5 against not exactly title winning material - Coach Hendry not doing such a good job coaching defense - cant even defend from dead ball situations.!!!!!!!!! !!!! Everyone except Kean knew that we needed to strengthen the defense - but being an he didnt see this as a priority - we could be on for the same goals against as last season which will cost us promotion. OUT WITH KEAN HENDRY SINGH AGNEW VENKYS dangerous dave

11:49am Mon 3 Sep 12

benal13 says...

big advert in todays LT hospitality offer TWO FOR ONE pay for barnsley get middlesbrough free all together now BOG OFF!!!!!!!!!
big advert in todays LT hospitality offer TWO FOR ONE pay for barnsley get middlesbrough free all together now BOG OFF!!!!!!!!! benal13

11:51am Mon 3 Sep 12

hotpot8200 says...

Hear Hear
Knob Jockey Sack
More Back
Hear Hear Knob Jockey Sack More Back hotpot8200

11:59am Mon 3 Sep 12

Road Runner Road Runner says...

I'm confused here ?

I didn't realize Dann had been replaced with Hanley ?

Flaming heck where is my head at !

Hmm, maybe that explains the collapse a little ?

Funny old game this football lark or maybe I've lost my marbles, oh well, so it goes.....

Worrying news should Dann and Givet be on the treatment table for a period :(

I did notice Givet limping quite heavily Saturday in the 2nd half, but thought that was his gait after years of football. Obviously not !

Arte et labore
I'm confused here ? I didn't realize Dann had been replaced with Hanley ? Flaming heck where is my head at ! Hmm, maybe that explains the collapse a little ? Funny old game this football lark or maybe I've lost my marbles, oh well, so it goes..... Worrying news should Dann and Givet be on the treatment table for a period :( I did notice Givet limping quite heavily Saturday in the 2nd half, but thought that was his gait after years of football. Obviously not ! Arte et labore Road Runner Road Runner

12:08pm Mon 3 Sep 12

RUinsane says...

*----0----( 0 )----0----*
.(BFC = bottom 3)

Well keanochio, every man and his dog said buy more defenders, you could have kept goodwillie and used rochina up top and saved 8 million.
Not blaming Jordan Rhodes who will be a decent buy, but for that kind of outlay you could have got two decent centre backs, or one decent centre back and a defensive midfielder, but you are a twonk and we are only second by mistake. The luck we have rode was the size of a blue whale.
You bought Scott dann last year knowing he was injured / injury prone and let Emerton,Salgado,Samb
a and Nelsen go, nearly your entire back four, then moaned about lack of experience!!!
Bizarre statement from the chancer that you are. Only last week when asked why you didn't get any defenders you said you felt we had players who could fill that role if need be. So Murphy and dunny at centre back next game. The mind boggles.
*----0----( 0 )----0----* .(BFC = bottom 3) Well keanochio, every man and his dog said buy more defenders, you could have kept goodwillie and used rochina up top and saved 8 million. Not blaming Jordan Rhodes who will be a decent buy, but for that kind of outlay you could have got two decent centre backs, or one decent centre back and a defensive midfielder, but you are a twonk and we are only second by mistake. The luck we have rode was the size of a blue whale. You bought Scott dann last year knowing he was injured / injury prone and let Emerton,Salgado,Samb a and Nelsen go, nearly your entire back four, then moaned about lack of experience!!! Bizarre statement from the chancer that you are. Only last week when asked why you didn't get any defenders you said you felt we had players who could fill that role if need be. So Murphy and dunny at centre back next game. The mind boggles. RUinsane

12:15pm Mon 3 Sep 12

bypass06 says...

Wonder if they'll get slated, If they go ahead.

Bolton talking about Protesting.

http://boards.footym
ad.net/forum.php?tno
=80&fid=54&sty=2&act
=1&mid=2114190137
Wonder if they'll get slated, If they go ahead. Bolton talking about Protesting. http://boards.footym ad.net/forum.php?tno =80&fid=54&sty=2&act =1&mid=2114190137 bypass06

12:18pm Mon 3 Sep 12

Rovers 1495 says...

Just show your team how to defend a lead, Steve, and, if you can't or don't know how to, please make way for someone who can. Oh, and shut the door on your way out.
Just show your team how to defend a lead, Steve, and, if you can't or don't know how to, please make way for someone who can. Oh, and shut the door on your way out. Rovers 1495

12:21pm Mon 3 Sep 12

Lancs - pensioner says...

hugofakenham wrote:
Lancs - pensioner wrote:
A poor Tradesman that blames his tools springs to mind here. Kean out 10k fans in.
what on earth do you want ?
2nd in the table and unbeaten !!
you don't like to admit that Kean may be right and it's you myriad of
doubters that have got it wrong.
Give the man a chance.
He's doing better than Bournemouth Eddie down the road !!
Give the man a chance!!

We have give this plonker 18 months and several chances, result

RELEGATION

If you can't see how bad the team is playing and how tactically inept your BOSS is then go to spec saves.

He is useless end off.
[quote][p][bold]hugofakenham[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Lancs - pensioner[/bold] wrote: A poor Tradesman that blames his tools springs to mind here. Kean out 10k fans in.[/p][/quote]what on earth do you want ? 2nd in the table and unbeaten !! you don't like to admit that Kean may be right and it's you myriad of doubters that have got it wrong. Give the man a chance. He's doing better than Bournemouth Eddie down the road !![/p][/quote]Give the man a chance!! We have give this plonker 18 months and several chances, result RELEGATION If you can't see how bad the team is playing and how tactically inept your BOSS is then go to spec saves. He is useless end off. Lancs - pensioner

12:48pm Mon 3 Sep 12

bburnrover says...

How can he blame the referee its swings and roundabouts we know referees have a difficult task but if we had a defence that was orgamised properly we would not be losing 3 goals in a match.

Our goals against stats are shocking since Kean took over and it was blatantly obvious we needed a couple of decent defenders and a right winger instead of the 6 cheap Portugese imports Kean brought in.The fact that Hendry's coaching has made no difference points to the lack of ability available as Dann and Hanley are poor defenders and it is obvious to everyone except Mr Magoo.
How can he blame the referee its swings and roundabouts we know referees have a difficult task but if we had a defence that was orgamised properly we would not be losing 3 goals in a match. Our goals against stats are shocking since Kean took over and it was blatantly obvious we needed a couple of decent defenders and a right winger instead of the 6 cheap Portugese imports Kean brought in.The fact that Hendry's coaching has made no difference points to the lack of ability available as Dann and Hanley are poor defenders and it is obvious to everyone except Mr Magoo. bburnrover

12:57pm Mon 3 Sep 12

IrishRover3 says...

Well from here on in it can only get worse, with injuries to Dann and Givet, Dann may not be the best, but he's better than some of the rest, the fundaments of winning games when your a couple of goals up is keeping possession or getting possession back as soon as the other team gets into your half, what it seems like is that the midfeld could not be bothered to put in the graft it takes to track back cos they dont have the legs, also when you want to control the game you bring the ball up from the back you don't get the keeper to hoof it up the pitch, thats how you lose possession, very basic tactics, tactics Kean still hasn't mastered and will never master if notz mastered by now. I think it will be a draw with Bristol city, on the evidence from the past games.
Well from here on in it can only get worse, with injuries to Dann and Givet, Dann may not be the best, but he's better than some of the rest, the fundaments of winning games when your a couple of goals up is keeping possession or getting possession back as soon as the other team gets into your half, what it seems like is that the midfeld could not be bothered to put in the graft it takes to track back cos they dont have the legs, also when you want to control the game you bring the ball up from the back you don't get the keeper to hoof it up the pitch, thats how you lose possession, very basic tactics, tactics Kean still hasn't mastered and will never master if notz mastered by now. I think it will be a draw with Bristol city, on the evidence from the past games. IrishRover3

1:01pm Mon 3 Sep 12

benal13 says...

Lancs - pensioner wrote:
hugofakenham wrote:
Lancs - pensioner wrote:
A poor Tradesman that blames his tools springs to mind here. Kean out 10k fans in.
what on earth do you want ?
2nd in the table and unbeaten !!
you don't like to admit that Kean may be right and it's you myriad of
doubters that have got it wrong.
Give the man a chance.
He's doing better than Bournemouth Eddie down the road !!
Give the man a chance!!

We have give this plonker 18 months and several chances, result

RELEGATION

If you can't see how bad the team is playing and how tactically inept your BOSS is then go to spec saves.

He is useless end off.
after youve been to spec savers report to the psyche ward at royal b,burn theres a bed waiting!!!!!!!!!
[quote][p][bold]Lancs - pensioner[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]hugofakenham[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Lancs - pensioner[/bold] wrote: A poor Tradesman that blames his tools springs to mind here. Kean out 10k fans in.[/p][/quote]what on earth do you want ? 2nd in the table and unbeaten !! you don't like to admit that Kean may be right and it's you myriad of doubters that have got it wrong. Give the man a chance. He's doing better than Bournemouth Eddie down the road !![/p][/quote]Give the man a chance!! We have give this plonker 18 months and several chances, result RELEGATION If you can't see how bad the team is playing and how tactically inept your BOSS is then go to spec saves. He is useless end off.[/p][/quote]after youve been to spec savers report to the psyche ward at royal b,burn theres a bed waiting!!!!!!!!! benal13

1:04pm Mon 3 Sep 12

bburnrover says...

RobbyRover says...

It's same old same old. Play well, get a lead then lose it. Kean has no plan B - when Warnock had the nouse to switch Diouf to the other wing Kean had no response. Just like so many times last season (Norwich away being the ultimate case in point). It's a sham Desai doesn't have the intelligence to see it.

He has a good squad at his disposal, all he has to do is put 11 names on a team sheet and let them play their way, Instead he's so scared of losing that once we go ahead we have to sit back and park the bus. It doesn't work! Use the momentum and score more goals! Give yourself more protection! Don't sit back and invite pressure. We're the kings of drawing games we should win then pretending it's a "point earned". Nonsense. Get out Kean and let's have a manager who can adapt to the situation of a game, not just stand there and lick his lips.

I totally agree but being realistic while we are at the top the Raos think everything is ok as they like Desai are totally clueless about football tatics they only started watching some of the games last year.I played for 30 years and have watched Rovers and many others for 50 years in nearly all the divisions and I can tell you know that our squad need organising and motivating much better if we expect to stay in contention.
RobbyRover says... It's same old same old. Play well, get a lead then lose it. Kean has no plan B - when Warnock had the nouse to switch Diouf to the other wing Kean had no response. Just like so many times last season (Norwich away being the ultimate case in point). It's a sham Desai doesn't have the intelligence to see it. He has a good squad at his disposal, all he has to do is put 11 names on a team sheet and let them play their way, Instead he's so scared of losing that once we go ahead we have to sit back and park the bus. It doesn't work! Use the momentum and score more goals! Give yourself more protection! Don't sit back and invite pressure. We're the kings of drawing games we should win then pretending it's a "point earned". Nonsense. Get out Kean and let's have a manager who can adapt to the situation of a game, not just stand there and lick his lips. I totally agree but being realistic while we are at the top the Raos think everything is ok as they like Desai are totally clueless about football tatics they only started watching some of the games last year.I played for 30 years and have watched Rovers and many others for 50 years in nearly all the divisions and I can tell you know that our squad need organising and motivating much better if we expect to stay in contention. bburnrover

1:05pm Mon 3 Sep 12

bburnrover says...

RobbyRover says...

It's same old same old. Play well, get a lead then lose it. Kean has no plan B - when Warnock had the nouse to switch Diouf to the other wing Kean had no response. Just like so many times last season (Norwich away being the ultimate case in point). It's a sham Desai doesn't have the intelligence to see it.

He has a good squad at his disposal, all he has to do is put 11 names on a team sheet and let them play their way, Instead he's so scared of losing that once we go ahead we have to sit back and park the bus. It doesn't work! Use the momentum and score more goals! Give yourself more protection! Don't sit back and invite pressure. We're the kings of drawing games we should win then pretending it's a "point earned". Nonsense. Get out Kean and let's have a manager who can adapt to the situation of a game, not just stand there and lick his lips.

I totally agree but being realistic while we are at the top the Raos think everything is ok as they like Desai are totally clueless about football tatics they only started watching some of the games last year.I played for 30 years and have watched Rovers and many others for 50 years in nearly all the divisions and I can tell you know that our squad need organising and motivating much better if we expect to stay in contention.
RobbyRover says... It's same old same old. Play well, get a lead then lose it. Kean has no plan B - when Warnock had the nouse to switch Diouf to the other wing Kean had no response. Just like so many times last season (Norwich away being the ultimate case in point). It's a sham Desai doesn't have the intelligence to see it. He has a good squad at his disposal, all he has to do is put 11 names on a team sheet and let them play their way, Instead he's so scared of losing that once we go ahead we have to sit back and park the bus. It doesn't work! Use the momentum and score more goals! Give yourself more protection! Don't sit back and invite pressure. We're the kings of drawing games we should win then pretending it's a "point earned". Nonsense. Get out Kean and let's have a manager who can adapt to the situation of a game, not just stand there and lick his lips. I totally agree but being realistic while we are at the top the Raos think everything is ok as they like Desai are totally clueless about football tatics they only started watching some of the games last year.I played for 30 years and have watched Rovers and many others for 50 years in nearly all the divisions and I can tell you know that our squad need organising and motivating much better if we expect to stay in contention. bburnrover

1:07pm Mon 3 Sep 12

IrishRover3 says...

Doesn't Kean know how to play out games when your up a couple of goals, possession is the key, control from the back also, the midfield need to be told they have to get stuck in when the opposition get into our half to win the ball back, remember they can't score unless they have the ball. No sense in hoofing the ball up the pitch, lossing possession and not putting pressure on the opposition, you are just inviting them to come at you if you do that, but keans knows that from the Leeds game off course, idiot!
Doesn't Kean know how to play out games when your up a couple of goals, possession is the key, control from the back also, the midfield need to be told they have to get stuck in when the opposition get into our half to win the ball back, remember they can't score unless they have the ball. No sense in hoofing the ball up the pitch, lossing possession and not putting pressure on the opposition, you are just inviting them to come at you if you do that, but keans knows that from the Leeds game off course, idiot! IrishRover3

1:15pm Mon 3 Sep 12

benal13 says...

Lancs - pensioner wrote:
hugofakenham wrote:
Lancs - pensioner wrote:
A poor Tradesman that blames his tools springs to mind here. Kean out 10k fans in.
what on earth do you want ?
2nd in the table and unbeaten !!
you don't like to admit that Kean may be right and it's you myriad of
doubters that have got it wrong.
Give the man a chance.
He's doing better than Bournemouth Eddie down the road !!
Give the man a chance!!

We have give this plonker 18 months and several chances, result

RELEGATION

If you can't see how bad the team is playing and how tactically inept your BOSS is then go to spec saves.

He is useless end off.
dont think SPEC SAVERS would help him he is obviously blind if he hasnt seen whats been going on for the past 2 years !!!!!!!
[quote][p][bold]Lancs - pensioner[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]hugofakenham[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Lancs - pensioner[/bold] wrote: A poor Tradesman that blames his tools springs to mind here. Kean out 10k fans in.[/p][/quote]what on earth do you want ? 2nd in the table and unbeaten !! you don't like to admit that Kean may be right and it's you myriad of doubters that have got it wrong. Give the man a chance. He's doing better than Bournemouth Eddie down the road !![/p][/quote]Give the man a chance!! We have give this plonker 18 months and several chances, result RELEGATION If you can't see how bad the team is playing and how tactically inept your BOSS is then go to spec saves. He is useless end off.[/p][/quote]dont think SPEC SAVERS would help him he is obviously blind if he hasnt seen whats been going on for the past 2 years !!!!!!! benal13

1:22pm Mon 3 Sep 12

makaveli96 says...

Murphy should retire. He lost the ball to many times to mention!

Hanley far to slow!

Kean, what about Diouf? Why did you believe what Warnock told you? He LIED!!! If had played for us on Saturday we would of won, end of!
Murphy should retire. He lost the ball to many times to mention! Hanley far to slow! Kean, what about Diouf? Why did you believe what Warnock told you? He LIED!!! If had played for us on Saturday we would of won, end of! makaveli96

1:35pm Mon 3 Sep 12

RUinsane says...

IrishRover3 wrote:
Doesn't Kean know how to play out games when your up a couple of goals, possession is the key, control from the back also, the midfield need to be told they have to get stuck in when the opposition get into our half to win the ball back, remember they can't score unless they have the ball. No sense in hoofing the ball up the pitch, lossing possession and not putting pressure on the opposition, you are just inviting them to come at you if you do that, but keans knows that from the Leeds game off course, idiot!
Spot on, every successful team knows how to play out a game. thats why we are not a successful team. When hughsie managed us the first quality he instilled in the players was to win the ball back and close down the opposition. Would give my right arm for another Robbie savage right now. The season we survived we had Jermaine Jones. But even he was a poor mans savage.
[quote][p][bold]IrishRover3[/bold] wrote: Doesn't Kean know how to play out games when your up a couple of goals, possession is the key, control from the back also, the midfield need to be told they have to get stuck in when the opposition get into our half to win the ball back, remember they can't score unless they have the ball. No sense in hoofing the ball up the pitch, lossing possession and not putting pressure on the opposition, you are just inviting them to come at you if you do that, but keans knows that from the Leeds game off course, idiot![/p][/quote]Spot on, every successful team knows how to play out a game. thats why we are not a successful team. When hughsie managed us the first quality he instilled in the players was to win the ball back and close down the opposition. Would give my right arm for another Robbie savage right now. The season we survived we had Jermaine Jones. But even he was a poor mans savage. RUinsane

1:36pm Mon 3 Sep 12

tootsio11 says...

makaveli96 wrote:
Murphy should retire. He lost the ball to many times to mention!

Hanley far to slow!

Kean, what about Diouf? Why did you believe what Warnock told you? He LIED!!! If had played for us on Saturday we would of won, end of!
we did surrender a 2 goal lead yes
kean shouldnt be in charge is
kean is tactically stupid yes
most are valid points BUT everytime a story appears on this site its all negative dont get me wrong everything isnt all rosey in the garden and alot of changes should be made but they wont be so lets try if possible look at the positives
we are unbeaten (not many thought that would be the case after 4 games)
we have played 4 pretty decent teams played poorly in alot of them but still got the points
we now have a break the squad can train together get used to one and other the first half on sat give me alot of confidence i seen a team starting to play together 1 decision turned the game and the crowd near won it but another positive would be after going 3-2 down i thought we lost it but we dug it out got the draw support the players people ya never know what could happen this year RTID
[quote][p][bold]makaveli96[/bold] wrote: Murphy should retire. He lost the ball to many times to mention! Hanley far to slow! Kean, what about Diouf? Why did you believe what Warnock told you? He LIED!!! If had played for us on Saturday we would of won, end of![/p][/quote]we did surrender a 2 goal lead yes kean shouldnt be in charge is kean is tactically stupid yes most are valid points BUT everytime a story appears on this site its all negative dont get me wrong everything isnt all rosey in the garden and alot of changes should be made but they wont be so lets try if possible look at the positives we are unbeaten (not many thought that would be the case after 4 games) we have played 4 pretty decent teams played poorly in alot of them but still got the points we now have a break the squad can train together get used to one and other the first half on sat give me alot of confidence i seen a team starting to play together 1 decision turned the game and the crowd near won it but another positive would be after going 3-2 down i thought we lost it but we dug it out got the draw support the players people ya never know what could happen this year RTID tootsio11

1:55pm Mon 3 Sep 12

wampam says...

always will support the players,even the bad ones. will never give kean the time of day.get out now.
always will support the players,even the bad ones. will never give kean the time of day.get out now. wampam

2:11pm Mon 3 Sep 12

IrishRover3 says...

wampam wrote:
always will support the players,even the bad ones. will never give kean the time of day.get out now.
This is Keans team, or is it! If it is Keans team and the players brought in where accusitioned to suit Keans plans for promotion then there is a fault on both sides, Kean not understanding each players abilities and protential, however the fault also lies with the players who don't meet their potential, I think most of the midfield don't have the legs to hold a lead, so this is an issue even though those players are good at what they do, Murphy should never have been bought, everyone knew he'd suffer and will suffer as the season goes on to keep up, Dunn included in that bracket also.
[quote][p][bold]wampam[/bold] wrote: always will support the players,even the bad ones. will never give kean the time of day.get out now.[/p][/quote]This is Keans team, or is it! If it is Keans team and the players brought in where accusitioned to suit Keans plans for promotion then there is a fault on both sides, Kean not understanding each players abilities and protential, however the fault also lies with the players who don't meet their potential, I think most of the midfield don't have the legs to hold a lead, so this is an issue even though those players are good at what they do, Murphy should never have been bought, everyone knew he'd suffer and will suffer as the season goes on to keep up, Dunn included in that bracket also. IrishRover3

2:29pm Mon 3 Sep 12

district01 says...

bobinspain wrote:
Were that call for "ruthlessness" to be directed at Venky's, I'd endorse it 100%.
Perhaps then, they'd sack the £25k a week pariah that is Steve Kean.
Does he really get £25k a week?
Football has become a farce. If I was paid that much a week I'd stay just like Steve Kean has! Football is another world where the ordinary folk pay over the odds for the fortunate!
[quote][p][bold]bobinspain[/bold] wrote: Were that call for "ruthlessness" to be directed at Venky's, I'd endorse it 100%. Perhaps then, they'd sack the £25k a week pariah that is Steve Kean.[/p][/quote]Does he really get £25k a week? Football has become a farce. If I was paid that much a week I'd stay just like Steve Kean has! Football is another world where the ordinary folk pay over the odds for the fortunate! district01

2:39pm Mon 3 Sep 12

MxMave says...

benal13 wrote:
Lancs - pensioner wrote:
hugofakenham wrote:
Lancs - pensioner wrote:
A poor Tradesman that blames his tools springs to mind here. Kean out 10k fans in.
what on earth do you want ?
2nd in the table and unbeaten !!
you don't like to admit that Kean may be right and it's you myriad of
doubters that have got it wrong.
Give the man a chance.
He's doing better than Bournemouth Eddie down the road !!
Give the man a chance!!

We have give this plonker 18 months and several chances, result

RELEGATION

If you can't see how bad the team is playing and how tactically inept your BOSS is then go to spec saves.

He is useless end off.
dont think SPEC SAVERS would help him he is obviously blind if he hasnt seen whats been going on for the past 2 years !!!!!!!
Some people DON'T go to games, they read LET and Rovers.co.uk official website and this is generally the opinion they get, the "true fan" perspective. Unfortunately the people who do go to the games AND have half a brain realise that even though we scored more goals, we didn't deserve to.
[quote][p][bold]benal13[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Lancs - pensioner[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]hugofakenham[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Lancs - pensioner[/bold] wrote: A poor Tradesman that blames his tools springs to mind here. Kean out 10k fans in.[/p][/quote]what on earth do you want ? 2nd in the table and unbeaten !! you don't like to admit that Kean may be right and it's you myriad of doubters that have got it wrong. Give the man a chance. He's doing better than Bournemouth Eddie down the road !![/p][/quote]Give the man a chance!! We have give this plonker 18 months and several chances, result RELEGATION If you can't see how bad the team is playing and how tactically inept your BOSS is then go to spec saves. He is useless end off.[/p][/quote]dont think SPEC SAVERS would help him he is obviously blind if he hasnt seen whats been going on for the past 2 years !!!!!!![/p][/quote]Some people DON'T go to games, they read LET and Rovers.co.uk official website and this is generally the opinion they get, the "true fan" perspective. Unfortunately the people who do go to the games AND have half a brain realise that even though we scored more goals, we didn't deserve to. MxMave

2:59pm Mon 3 Sep 12

blueblooded says...

OnePostThenTheOther wrote:
In another article Neil Warnock days he would have resigned long ago if he was in Kean's position. Is he lining himself up for the job?
Doubt it, he says he wouldn't want the job for the stick Kean gets:

www.football.co.uk/b
lackburn_rovers/warn
ock_would_not_want_k
ean_s_job_rss3518941
.shtml
[quote][p][bold]OnePostThenTheOther[/bold] wrote: In another article Neil Warnock days he would have resigned long ago if he was in Kean's position. Is he lining himself up for the job?[/p][/quote]Doubt it, he says he wouldn't want the job for the stick Kean gets: www.football.co.uk/b lackburn_rovers/warn ock_would_not_want_k ean_s_job_rss3518941 .shtml blueblooded

3:02pm Mon 3 Sep 12

blueblooded says...

"Leeds United manager Neil Warnock says that he would have walked out on Rovers if he was getting some of the stick Steve Kean has put up with.

Warnock admits that he admires the Rovers manager's dignified way that he has handled the abuse he received before and after their relegation.Before the game at Elland Road on Saturday Warnock told the Daily Star: “I like Steve but I couldn’t do his job. “It’s difficult to be under the cosh like he has been. “I need to be in a happy environment and I could not work otherwise. ‘‘If the fans here weren’t 120 per cent behind me then I’d be off like a shot. “All managers face problems during their careers, that’s life, but if you listened to some of the phone-ins then you wouldn’t work anywhere. ‘‘There are always two or three people who can’t stand the manager – even if your team is top of the league.”
"Leeds United manager Neil Warnock says that he would have walked out on Rovers if he was getting some of the stick Steve Kean has put up with. Warnock admits that he admires the Rovers manager's dignified way that he has handled the abuse he received before and after their relegation.Before the game at Elland Road on Saturday Warnock told the Daily Star: “I like Steve but I couldn’t do his job. “It’s difficult to be under the cosh like he has been. “I need to be in a happy environment and I could not work otherwise. ‘‘If the fans here weren’t 120 per cent behind me then I’d be off like a shot. “All managers face problems during their careers, that’s life, but if you listened to some of the phone-ins then you wouldn’t work anywhere. ‘‘There are always two or three people who can’t stand the manager – even if your team is top of the league.” blueblooded

3:45pm Mon 3 Sep 12

French Rover says...

IrishRover3 wrote:
Well from here on in it can only get worse, with injuries to Dann and Givet, Dann may not be the best, but he's better than some of the rest, the fundaments of winning games when your a couple of goals up is keeping possession or getting possession back as soon as the other team gets into your half, what it seems like is that the midfeld could not be bothered to put in the graft it takes to track back cos they dont have the legs, also when you want to control the game you bring the ball up from the back you don't get the keeper to hoof it up the pitch, thats how you lose possession, very basic tactics, tactics Kean still hasn't mastered and will never master if notz mastered by now. I think it will be a draw with Bristol city, on the evidence from the past games.
Good points Irish but Rovers have two weeks almost to get Dann and Givet fit again (plus Kazim-Richards0 - so the injuries should not be a problem hopefully. Also the international break will allow the team to bond a bit and make the players who came in late, like Rhodes, feel more part of a team. The 'rest' can only benefit us and rest assured we will absolutely hammer Bristol City!
[quote][p][bold]IrishRover3[/bold] wrote: Well from here on in it can only get worse, with injuries to Dann and Givet, Dann may not be the best, but he's better than some of the rest, the fundaments of winning games when your a couple of goals up is keeping possession or getting possession back as soon as the other team gets into your half, what it seems like is that the midfeld could not be bothered to put in the graft it takes to track back cos they dont have the legs, also when you want to control the game you bring the ball up from the back you don't get the keeper to hoof it up the pitch, thats how you lose possession, very basic tactics, tactics Kean still hasn't mastered and will never master if notz mastered by now. I think it will be a draw with Bristol city, on the evidence from the past games.[/p][/quote]Good points Irish but Rovers have two weeks almost to get Dann and Givet fit again (plus Kazim-Richards0 - so the injuries should not be a problem hopefully. Also the international break will allow the team to bond a bit and make the players who came in late, like Rhodes, feel more part of a team. The 'rest' can only benefit us and rest assured we will absolutely hammer Bristol City! French Rover

3:47pm Mon 3 Sep 12

wolsty says...

Again what I read makes me think what all ROVERS fans still believe and myself also, that KEANO should be out,we have been lucky,my son went to Leeds and said,quote me if you need to as I was not there that Pederson lost is legs late on also Murphey as to buck is idea's up,I will be at Ashton Gate as my son will be there,chance to see him as I live in Bristol,young Stead looking forward to getting one over us,but until Kean again gets is tactics sorted I can see this being our first defeat (hope not) want the 3pts but also want Kean out big time,he seems to have a hold on the club WHAT only some people know the true story behind that,will be glad when owners realise that the wrong man is there,need a proper football manager to take us up not a scot who knows nothing,and put my club were it is,like some quotes give him a chance,if I had done all the mistakes that man as done,I would have been gone long ago,just hope we still have the luck with us in the future and ROVERS soon to have a new manager in the future.
Again what I read makes me think what all ROVERS fans still believe and myself also, that KEANO should be out,we have been lucky,my son went to Leeds and said,quote me if you need to as I was not there that Pederson lost is legs late on also Murphey as to buck is idea's up,I will be at Ashton Gate as my son will be there,chance to see him as I live in Bristol,young Stead looking forward to getting one over us,but until Kean again gets is tactics sorted I can see this being our first defeat (hope not) want the 3pts but also want Kean out big time,he seems to have a hold on the club WHAT only some people know the true story behind that,will be glad when owners realise that the wrong man is there,need a proper football manager to take us up not a scot who knows nothing,and put my club were it is,like some quotes give him a chance,if I had done all the mistakes that man as done,I would have been gone long ago,just hope we still have the luck with us in the future and ROVERS soon to have a new manager in the future. wolsty

3:52pm Mon 3 Sep 12

OnePostThenTheOther says...

blueblooded wrote:
OnePostThenTheOther wrote:
In another article Neil Warnock days he would have resigned long ago if he was in Kean's position. Is he lining himself up for the job?
Doubt it, he says he wouldn't want the job for the stick Kean gets:

www.football.co.uk/b

lackburn_rovers/warn

ock_would_not_want_k

ean_s_job_rss3518941

.shtml
But he wouldn't get stick if he had this squad at the top of the league on merit rather than luck.

I read it that he thought Kean should have done the right thing and stepped down long ago (after the Charlie Adams game, at the end of the 10/11 season, after the Bolton game to name but three)

Personally I'd have Mick McCarthy down here in a heartbeat whilst he's still available.
[quote][p][bold]blueblooded[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]OnePostThenTheOther[/bold] wrote: In another article Neil Warnock days he would have resigned long ago if he was in Kean's position. Is he lining himself up for the job?[/p][/quote]Doubt it, he says he wouldn't want the job for the stick Kean gets: www.football.co.uk/b lackburn_rovers/warn ock_would_not_want_k ean_s_job_rss3518941 .shtml[/p][/quote]But he wouldn't get stick if he had this squad at the top of the league on merit rather than luck. I read it that he thought Kean should have done the right thing and stepped down long ago (after the Charlie Adams game, at the end of the 10/11 season, after the Bolton game to name but three) Personally I'd have Mick McCarthy down here in a heartbeat whilst he's still available. OnePostThenTheOther

4:07pm Mon 3 Sep 12

A Darener says...

No proper manager would get the stick that Kean gets. He would be given the chance to bed in, just like all the previous managers. Only Ince and Kidd came anywhere near being as bad as Kean. Unless we go back in time to Jim Iley. The sheer euphoria of Kean going would lift the club so high we could not fail to get promoted. Let us hope it happens soon. But not likely too.
No proper manager would get the stick that Kean gets. He would be given the chance to bed in, just like all the previous managers. Only Ince and Kidd came anywhere near being as bad as Kean. Unless we go back in time to Jim Iley. The sheer euphoria of Kean going would lift the club so high we could not fail to get promoted. Let us hope it happens soon. But not likely too. A Darener

4:08pm Mon 3 Sep 12

buzzinfly says...

If I see Ruth, I'll tell her.
If I see Ruth, I'll tell her. buzzinfly

4:09pm Mon 3 Sep 12

juanbbien says...

district01 wrote:
bobinspain wrote:
Were that call for "ruthlessness" to be directed at Venky's, I'd endorse it 100%.
Perhaps then, they'd sack the £25k a week pariah that is Steve Kean.
Does he really get £25k a week?
Football has become a farce. If I was paid that much a week I'd stay just like Steve Kean has! Football is another world where the ordinary folk pay over the odds for the fortunate!
Yes it's true the whole football scenario is taking the p.ss out of the Working man,I could not believe the cost for the Leeds game £37 quid for a championship game bloody ridiculous
[quote][p][bold]district01[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]bobinspain[/bold] wrote: Were that call for "ruthlessness" to be directed at Venky's, I'd endorse it 100%. Perhaps then, they'd sack the £25k a week pariah that is Steve Kean.[/p][/quote]Does he really get £25k a week? Football has become a farce. If I was paid that much a week I'd stay just like Steve Kean has! Football is another world where the ordinary folk pay over the odds for the fortunate![/p][/quote]Yes it's true the whole football scenario is taking the p.ss out of the Working man,I could not believe the cost for the Leeds game £37 quid for a championship game bloody ridiculous juanbbien

4:11pm Mon 3 Sep 12

P888HOW says...

Sack Kean now.totally out of his depths ,come on Shebby do it before its to late for promotion.!!!
Sack Kean now.totally out of his depths ,come on Shebby do it before its to late for promotion.!!! P888HOW

4:32pm Mon 3 Sep 12

Dukes says...

kean out and venkys out.

simple as.
kean out and venkys out. simple as. Dukes

4:34pm Mon 3 Sep 12

wampam says...

kean dignified ? do me a favour warnock. is it dignified to be caught slagging another manager off using foul language,one who employed him at that.? is it dignified to attend court on dd charge with such a feeble excuse? was it dignified when he turned round to the fans last season and told them where to go etc..etc.. what do you know about dignified.? by the way,how is the sewer rat.?you are so dignified-NOT
kean dignified ? do me a favour warnock. is it dignified to be caught slagging another manager off using foul language,one who employed him at that.? is it dignified to attend court on dd charge with such a feeble excuse? was it dignified when he turned round to the fans last season and told them where to go etc..etc.. what do you know about dignified.? by the way,how is the sewer rat.?you are so dignified-NOT wampam

4:40pm Mon 3 Sep 12

AndyW says...

He wants to be careful what he's asking for.

The first thing Rovers need to be doing, if we're getting ruthless, is finally sending this useless waste of space packing.
He wants to be careful what he's asking for. The first thing Rovers need to be doing, if we're getting ruthless, is finally sending this useless waste of space packing. AndyW

4:45pm Mon 3 Sep 12

AndyW says...

hugofakenham wrote:
Lancs - pensioner wrote:
A poor Tradesman that blames his tools springs to mind here. Kean out 10k fans in.
what on earth do you want ?
2nd in the table and unbeaten !!
you don't like to admit that Kean may be right and it's you myriad of
doubters that have got it wrong.
Give the man a chance.
He's doing better than Bournemouth Eddie down the road !!
Are you for real?!

We're 2nd in the table by pure fluke and could quite easily have lost all of our games so far.

Luck only takes you so far and it'll level out soon enough.

As for 'give him a chance'...really?!!
This joker has had so many (undeserved) chances, it's unreal.

The sooner Kean is sacked, the sooner we can start progressing as a club and we can crack on with promotion back to where we belong.
[quote][p][bold]hugofakenham[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Lancs - pensioner[/bold] wrote: A poor Tradesman that blames his tools springs to mind here. Kean out 10k fans in.[/p][/quote]what on earth do you want ? 2nd in the table and unbeaten !! you don't like to admit that Kean may be right and it's you myriad of doubters that have got it wrong. Give the man a chance. He's doing better than Bournemouth Eddie down the road !![/p][/quote]Are you for real?! We're 2nd in the table by pure fluke and could quite easily have lost all of our games so far. Luck only takes you so far and it'll level out soon enough. As for 'give him a chance'...really?!! This joker has had so many (undeserved) chances, it's unreal. The sooner Kean is sacked, the sooner we can start progressing as a club and we can crack on with promotion back to where we belong. AndyW

4:54pm Mon 3 Sep 12

blueblooded says...

wampam wrote:
kean dignified ? do me a favour warnock. is it dignified to be caught slagging another manager off using foul language,one who employed him at that.? is it dignified to attend court on dd charge with such a feeble excuse? was it dignified when he turned round to the fans last season and told them where to go etc..etc.. what do you know about dignified.? by the way,how is the sewer rat.?you are so dignified-NOT
notice it says "before the match"

wonder what he called him afterwards..
[quote][p][bold]wampam[/bold] wrote: kean dignified ? do me a favour warnock. is it dignified to be caught slagging another manager off using foul language,one who employed him at that.? is it dignified to attend court on dd charge with such a feeble excuse? was it dignified when he turned round to the fans last season and told them where to go etc..etc.. what do you know about dignified.? by the way,how is the sewer rat.?you are so dignified-NOT[/p][/quote]notice it says "before the match" wonder what he called him afterwards.. blueblooded

5:14pm Mon 3 Sep 12

jogalot says...

Kean trying to shift the blame away from himself yet again. He bought a ruthless striker, Rhodes, but what has it go to to with him and the attackers? Nowt! The attack showed it can do it in the first half. The defeat had nothing at all to do with being ruthless.

Kean can say that about every game and it will be true - we need to be more ruthless. It is always true of every team. They could all be doing with being more ruthless. It's a totally empty useless phrase. A totally lame excuse.

Kean's (and Hendry's) defensive tactics are to blame and they negative effect they have on the team. It's been that way since Kean day 1. It will continue like that until Rovers get a proper manager, not a shareholder who only cares about himself.

KEAN OUT! HENDRY OUT!
Kean trying to shift the blame away from himself yet again. He bought a ruthless striker, Rhodes, but what has it go to to with him and the attackers? Nowt! The attack showed it can do it in the first half. The defeat had nothing at all to do with being ruthless. Kean can say that about every game and it will be true - we need to be more ruthless. It is always true of every team. They could all be doing with being more ruthless. It's a totally empty useless phrase. A totally lame excuse. Kean's (and Hendry's) defensive tactics are to blame and they negative effect they have on the team. It's been that way since Kean day 1. It will continue like that until Rovers get a proper manager, not a shareholder who only cares about himself. KEAN OUT! HENDRY OUT! jogalot

5:20pm Mon 3 Sep 12

formerover says...

AndyW wrote:
hugofakenham wrote:
Lancs - pensioner wrote:
A poor Tradesman that blames his tools springs to mind here. Kean out 10k fans in.
what on earth do you want ?
2nd in the table and unbeaten !!
you don't like to admit that Kean may be right and it's you myriad of
doubters that have got it wrong.
Give the man a chance.
He's doing better than Bournemouth Eddie down the road !!
Are you for real?!

We're 2nd in the table by pure fluke and could quite easily have lost all of our games so far.

Luck only takes you so far and it'll level out soon enough.

As for 'give him a chance'...really?!!
This joker has had so many (undeserved) chances, it's unreal.

The sooner Kean is sacked, the sooner we can start progressing as a club and we can crack on with promotion back to where we belong.
Spot on.
[quote][p][bold]AndyW[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]hugofakenham[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Lancs - pensioner[/bold] wrote: A poor Tradesman that blames his tools springs to mind here. Kean out 10k fans in.[/p][/quote]what on earth do you want ? 2nd in the table and unbeaten !! you don't like to admit that Kean may be right and it's you myriad of doubters that have got it wrong. Give the man a chance. He's doing better than Bournemouth Eddie down the road !![/p][/quote]Are you for real?! We're 2nd in the table by pure fluke and could quite easily have lost all of our games so far. Luck only takes you so far and it'll level out soon enough. As for 'give him a chance'...really?!! This joker has had so many (undeserved) chances, it's unreal. The sooner Kean is sacked, the sooner we can start progressing as a club and we can crack on with promotion back to where we belong.[/p][/quote]Spot on. formerover

5:38pm Mon 3 Sep 12

Only1Garner says...

Ruthless?
how about licence-less, defence-less or my favoutite Kean-less

Get out of our club you piece of vermin and then we can get back to being the club we once where.

KEAN OUT!!
Ruthless? how about licence-less, defence-less or my favoutite Kean-less Get out of our club you piece of vermin and then we can get back to being the club we once where. KEAN OUT!! Only1Garner

5:39pm Mon 3 Sep 12

A Darener says...

Only1Garner wrote:
Ruthless?
how about licence-less, defence-less or my favoutite Kean-less

Get out of our club you piece of vermin and then we can get back to being the club we once where.

KEAN OUT!!
You could have said clueless!
[quote][p][bold]Only1Garner[/bold] wrote: Ruthless? how about licence-less, defence-less or my favoutite Kean-less Get out of our club you piece of vermin and then we can get back to being the club we once where. KEAN OUT!![/p][/quote]You could have said clueless! A Darener

5:50pm Mon 3 Sep 12

bburnrover says...

What dis Wanock say about Diouf after our game against QPR? Was it scum or something and he expected blackburn would get rid of him.He must have secretly fancied him when he said that what an hypocrit.
What dis Wanock say about Diouf after our game against QPR? Was it scum or something and he expected blackburn would get rid of him.He must have secretly fancied him when he said that what an hypocrit. bburnrover

7:00pm Mon 3 Sep 12

merlinrabbit says...

bburnrover wrote:
What dis Wanock say about Diouf after our game against QPR? Was it scum or something and he expected blackburn would get rid of him.He must have secretly fancied him when he said that what an hypocrit.
He said he would call him a sewer rat but that would be insultng to sewer rats. He said he hoped he would go abroad- he woudnt miss him. More or less ended his career at Rovers.He is a big hypocrite. He has more faces than the Town Hall clock
[quote][p][bold]bburnrover[/bold] wrote: What dis Wanock say about Diouf after our game against QPR? Was it scum or something and he expected blackburn would get rid of him.He must have secretly fancied him when he said that what an hypocrit.[/p][/quote]He said he would call him a sewer rat but that would be insultng to sewer rats. He said he hoped he would go abroad- he woudnt miss him. More or less ended his career at Rovers.He is a big hypocrite. He has more faces than the Town Hall clock merlinrabbit

7:10pm Mon 3 Sep 12

merlinrabbit says...

bypass06 wrote:
Wonder if they'll get slated, If they go ahead.

Bolton talking about Protesting.

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and Burnley fans jeering and booing and Spurs fans booed their team off. Still there's no joy in slagging those fans off. I agree about Murphy. Too old, too slow,
[quote][p][bold]bypass06[/bold] wrote: Wonder if they'll get slated, If they go ahead. Bolton talking about Protesting. http://boards.footym ad.net/forum.php?tno =80&fid=54&s ty=2&act =1&mid=211419013 7[/p][/quote]and Burnley fans jeering and booing and Spurs fans booed their team off. Still there's no joy in slagging those fans off. I agree about Murphy. Too old, too slow, merlinrabbit

7:21pm Mon 3 Sep 12

dangerous dave says...

Havent heard 'Shabby' mention anything about the 'overpaid' Murphys abysmal displays - yet had a dig at Mort I wonder why!!!!
OUT WITH KEAN AGNEW HENDRY VENKYS
Havent heard 'Shabby' mention anything about the 'overpaid' Murphys abysmal displays - yet had a dig at Mort I wonder why!!!! OUT WITH KEAN AGNEW HENDRY VENKYS dangerous dave

8:20pm Mon 3 Sep 12

whappen says...

blueblooded wrote:
"Leeds United manager Neil Warnock says that he would have walked out on Rovers if he was getting some of the stick Steve Kean has put up with. Warnock admits that he admires the Rovers manager's dignified way that he has handled the abuse he received before and after their relegation.Before the game at Elland Road on Saturday Warnock told the Daily Star: “I like Steve but I couldn’t do his job. “It’s difficult to be under the cosh like he has been. “I need to be in a happy environment and I could not work otherwise. ‘‘If the fans here weren’t 120 per cent behind me then I’d be off like a shot. “All managers face problems during their careers, that’s life, but if you listened to some of the phone-ins then you wouldn’t work anywhere. ‘‘There are always two or three people who can’t stand the manager – even if your team is top of the league.”
It doesn't take much to look dignified alongside that pr!ck Warnock.

Quite possibly the most unpleaseant manager on the planet.
[quote][p][bold]blueblooded[/bold] wrote: "Leeds United manager Neil Warnock says that he would have walked out on Rovers if he was getting some of the stick Steve Kean has put up with. Warnock admits that he admires the Rovers manager's dignified way that he has handled the abuse he received before and after their relegation.Before the game at Elland Road on Saturday Warnock told the Daily Star: “I like Steve but I couldn’t do his job. “It’s difficult to be under the cosh like he has been. “I need to be in a happy environment and I could not work otherwise. ‘‘If the fans here weren’t 120 per cent behind me then I’d be off like a shot. “All managers face problems during their careers, that’s life, but if you listened to some of the phone-ins then you wouldn’t work anywhere. ‘‘There are always two or three people who can’t stand the manager – even if your team is top of the league.”[/p][/quote]It doesn't take much to look dignified alongside that pr!ck Warnock. Quite possibly the most unpleaseant manager on the planet. whappen

8:35pm Mon 3 Sep 12

ronnie clayton says...

jogalot wrote:
Kean trying to shift the blame away from himself yet again. He bought a ruthless striker, Rhodes, but what has it go to to with him and the attackers? Nowt! The attack showed it can do it in the first half. The defeat had nothing at all to do with being ruthless.

Kean can say that about every game and it will be true - we need to be more ruthless. It is always true of every team. They could all be doing with being more ruthless. It's a totally empty useless phrase. A totally lame excuse.

Kean's (and Hendry's) defensive tactics are to blame and they negative effect they have on the team. It's been that way since Kean day 1. It will continue like that until Rovers get a proper manager, not a shareholder who only cares about himself.

KEAN OUT! HENDRY OUT!
A good defender positions himself that he does not have to do last ditch tackles,goal line clearances ,a top defender does not have to dye his hair blonde to get noticed on the park ,ask Tony Adams or Bobbly Moore they were great defenders but you don`t remember them for the dramatic last ditch goal line clearance , that actually is very pool positional defending., Hendry`s defending was basically unprofessional uneeded drama.
[quote][p][bold]jogalot[/bold] wrote: Kean trying to shift the blame away from himself yet again. He bought a ruthless striker, Rhodes, but what has it go to to with him and the attackers? Nowt! The attack showed it can do it in the first half. The defeat had nothing at all to do with being ruthless. Kean can say that about every game and it will be true - we need to be more ruthless. It is always true of every team. They could all be doing with being more ruthless. It's a totally empty useless phrase. A totally lame excuse. Kean's (and Hendry's) defensive tactics are to blame and they negative effect they have on the team. It's been that way since Kean day 1. It will continue like that until Rovers get a proper manager, not a shareholder who only cares about himself. KEAN OUT! HENDRY OUT![/p][/quote]A good defender positions himself that he does not have to do last ditch tackles,goal line clearances ,a top defender does not have to dye his hair blonde to get noticed on the park ,ask Tony Adams or Bobbly Moore they were great defenders but you don`t remember them for the dramatic last ditch goal line clearance , that actually is very pool positional defending., Hendry`s defending was basically unprofessional uneeded drama. ronnie clayton

9:33pm Mon 3 Sep 12

jogalot says...

ronnie clayton wrote:
jogalot wrote:
Kean trying to shift the blame away from himself yet again. He bought a ruthless striker, Rhodes, but what has it go to to with him and the attackers? Nowt! The attack showed it can do it in the first half. The defeat had nothing at all to do with being ruthless.

Kean can say that about every game and it will be true - we need to be more ruthless. It is always true of every team. They could all be doing with being more ruthless. It's a totally empty useless phrase. A totally lame excuse.

Kean's (and Hendry's) defensive tactics are to blame and they negative effect they have on the team. It's been that way since Kean day 1. It will continue like that until Rovers get a proper manager, not a shareholder who only cares about himself.

KEAN OUT! HENDRY OUT!
A good defender positions himself that he does not have to do last ditch tackles,goal line clearances ,a top defender does not have to dye his hair blonde to get noticed on the park ,ask Tony Adams or Bobbly Moore they were great defenders but you don`t remember them for the dramatic last ditch goal line clearance , that actually is very pool positional defending., Hendry`s defending was basically unprofessional uneeded drama.
I was thinking much the same thing myself, Ronnie. Although you can't deny Hendry was a hero and made many saving tackles, that doesn't mean he knows an awful lot about defending. It was just raw instinct with him I think. Nothing wrong with that, but now he's a coach what is he going to tell the defenders? Probably nothing much about positioning or tactics. His shenanigans off the pitch with his bankruptcy and conning his friends who he is an egocentric barstad rather than a team player.
[quote][p][bold]ronnie clayton[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]jogalot[/bold] wrote: Kean trying to shift the blame away from himself yet again. He bought a ruthless striker, Rhodes, but what has it go to to with him and the attackers? Nowt! The attack showed it can do it in the first half. The defeat had nothing at all to do with being ruthless. Kean can say that about every game and it will be true - we need to be more ruthless. It is always true of every team. They could all be doing with being more ruthless. It's a totally empty useless phrase. A totally lame excuse. Kean's (and Hendry's) defensive tactics are to blame and they negative effect they have on the team. It's been that way since Kean day 1. It will continue like that until Rovers get a proper manager, not a shareholder who only cares about himself. KEAN OUT! HENDRY OUT![/p][/quote]A good defender positions himself that he does not have to do last ditch tackles,goal line clearances ,a top defender does not have to dye his hair blonde to get noticed on the park ,ask Tony Adams or Bobbly Moore they were great defenders but you don`t remember them for the dramatic last ditch goal line clearance , that actually is very pool positional defending., Hendry`s defending was basically unprofessional uneeded drama.[/p][/quote]I was thinking much the same thing myself, Ronnie. Although you can't deny Hendry was a hero and made many saving tackles, that doesn't mean he knows an awful lot about defending. It was just raw instinct with him I think. Nothing wrong with that, but now he's a coach what is he going to tell the defenders? Probably nothing much about positioning or tactics. His shenanigans off the pitch with his bankruptcy and conning his friends who he is an egocentric barstad rather than a team player. jogalot

10:53pm Mon 3 Sep 12

roverfor60years says...

IrishRover3 wrote:
Doesn't Kean know how to play out games when your up a couple of goals, possession is the key, control from the back also, the midfield need to be told they have to get stuck in when the opposition get into our half to win the ball back, remember they can't score unless they have the ball. No sense in hoofing the ball up the pitch, lossing possession and not putting pressure on the opposition, you are just inviting them to come at you if you do that, but keans knows that from the Leeds game off course, idiot!
And Ipswich, and Sunderland, and Norwich, and Swansea, and Tottenham, and the rest. Will he NEVER learn?
[quote][p][bold]IrishRover3[/bold] wrote: Doesn't Kean know how to play out games when your up a couple of goals, possession is the key, control from the back also, the midfield need to be told they have to get stuck in when the opposition get into our half to win the ball back, remember they can't score unless they have the ball. No sense in hoofing the ball up the pitch, lossing possession and not putting pressure on the opposition, you are just inviting them to come at you if you do that, but keans knows that from the Leeds game off course, idiot![/p][/quote]And Ipswich, and Sunderland, and Norwich, and Swansea, and Tottenham, and the rest. Will he NEVER learn? roverfor60years

11:00pm Mon 3 Sep 12

baldie says...

merlinrabbit wrote:
bypass06 wrote:
Wonder if they'll get slated, If they go ahead.

Bolton talking about Protesting.

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and Burnley fans jeering and booing and Spurs fans booed their team off. Still there's no joy in slagging those fans off. I agree about Murphy. Too old, too slow,
So, Bolton's fans are revolting?We've known that for a long time,especially Moses.
[quote][p][bold]merlinrabbit[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]bypass06[/bold] wrote: Wonder if they'll get slated, If they go ahead. Bolton talking about Protesting. http://boards.footym ad.net/forum.php?tno =80&fid=54&s ty=2&act =1&mid=211419013 7[/p][/quote]and Burnley fans jeering and booing and Spurs fans booed their team off. Still there's no joy in slagging those fans off. I agree about Murphy. Too old, too slow,[/p][/quote]So, Bolton's fans are revolting?We've known that for a long time,especially Moses. baldie

11:02pm Mon 3 Sep 12

Captain Dreckley says...

Save our season Kean out now
Save our season Kean out now Captain Dreckley

11:19pm Mon 3 Sep 12

Lancs - pensioner says...

jogalot wrote:
ronnie clayton wrote:
jogalot wrote:
Kean trying to shift the blame away from himself yet again. He bought a ruthless striker, Rhodes, but what has it go to to with him and the attackers? Nowt! The attack showed it can do it in the first half. The defeat had nothing at all to do with being ruthless.

Kean can say that about every game and it will be true - we need to be more ruthless. It is always true of every team. They could all be doing with being more ruthless. It's a totally empty useless phrase. A totally lame excuse.

Kean's (and Hendry's) defensive tactics are to blame and they negative effect they have on the team. It's been that way since Kean day 1. It will continue like that until Rovers get a proper manager, not a shareholder who only cares about himself.

KEAN OUT! HENDRY OUT!
A good defender positions himself that he does not have to do last ditch tackles,goal line clearances ,a top defender does not have to dye his hair blonde to get noticed on the park ,ask Tony Adams or Bobbly Moore they were great defenders but you don`t remember them for the dramatic last ditch goal line clearance , that actually is very pool positional defending., Hendry`s defending was basically unprofessional uneeded drama.
I was thinking much the same thing myself, Ronnie. Although you can't deny Hendry was a hero and made many saving tackles, that doesn't mean he knows an awful lot about defending. It was just raw instinct with him I think. Nothing wrong with that, but now he's a coach what is he going to tell the defenders? Probably nothing much about positioning or tactics. His shenanigans off the pitch with his bankruptcy and conning his friends who he is an egocentric barstad rather than a team player.
Hi Jog, when Hendry came up against class he struggled, remember Gazza flicking him one way then the other in the England v Scotland game when he scored, last ditch tackles and throwing himself about yes he was brave heart but class no.
Coaching abilitys are not much better looking at our goals against column.
[quote][p][bold]jogalot[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]ronnie clayton[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]jogalot[/bold] wrote: Kean trying to shift the blame away from himself yet again. He bought a ruthless striker, Rhodes, but what has it go to to with him and the attackers? Nowt! The attack showed it can do it in the first half. The defeat had nothing at all to do with being ruthless. Kean can say that about every game and it will be true - we need to be more ruthless. It is always true of every team. They could all be doing with being more ruthless. It's a totally empty useless phrase. A totally lame excuse. Kean's (and Hendry's) defensive tactics are to blame and they negative effect they have on the team. It's been that way since Kean day 1. It will continue like that until Rovers get a proper manager, not a shareholder who only cares about himself. KEAN OUT! HENDRY OUT![/p][/quote]A good defender positions himself that he does not have to do last ditch tackles,goal line clearances ,a top defender does not have to dye his hair blonde to get noticed on the park ,ask Tony Adams or Bobbly Moore they were great defenders but you don`t remember them for the dramatic last ditch goal line clearance , that actually is very pool positional defending., Hendry`s defending was basically unprofessional uneeded drama.[/p][/quote]I was thinking much the same thing myself, Ronnie. Although you can't deny Hendry was a hero and made many saving tackles, that doesn't mean he knows an awful lot about defending. It was just raw instinct with him I think. Nothing wrong with that, but now he's a coach what is he going to tell the defenders? Probably nothing much about positioning or tactics. His shenanigans off the pitch with his bankruptcy and conning his friends who he is an egocentric barstad rather than a team player.[/p][/quote]Hi Jog, when Hendry came up against class he struggled, remember Gazza flicking him one way then the other in the England v Scotland game when he scored, last ditch tackles and throwing himself about yes he was brave heart but class no. Coaching abilitys are not much better looking at our goals against column. Lancs - pensioner

7:11am Tue 4 Sep 12

MatthewCA says...

Kean is doing his best to get back to top in the table with respect to other teams in the same level likes Bolton and Woles.

Still in the midfield and defence connection need to build strong. They should control the ball in much efficient manner that the opposition players really come behind and get the ball, be ruthless if necessary that is why games got yellow card and red card, just use it and get the bench players get more chance to play. Get a WIN in important as a team.

Murphy and Dunn should swap and play. Hope Martin Ollson will be ready for next match and control the right back. If you look at the defence players, all are prem experiance players, but quality and ruthless mind is less with them. They need more power on there legs to stay 90mts.

All the best to Kean and his team. Hope Kazim/Rochina and Gomes/Rhodes will be the best forward in the season.
Kean is doing his best to get back to top in the table with respect to other teams in the same level likes Bolton and Woles. Still in the midfield and defence connection need to build strong. They should control the ball in much efficient manner that the opposition players really come behind and get the ball, be ruthless if necessary that is why games got yellow card and red card, just use it and get the bench players get more chance to play. Get a WIN in important as a team. Murphy and Dunn should swap and play. Hope Martin Ollson will be ready for next match and control the right back. If you look at the defence players, all are prem experiance players, but quality and ruthless mind is less with them. They need more power on there legs to stay 90mts. All the best to Kean and his team. Hope Kazim/Rochina and Gomes/Rhodes will be the best forward in the season. MatthewCA

8:18am Tue 4 Sep 12

Rovers 1495 says...

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So how much did you reckon Witsel was worth, Steve ?
http://zeenews.india .com/sports/football /zenit-st-petersburg -sign-hulk-and-witse l-reports_748382.htm l So how much did you reckon Witsel was worth, Steve ? Rovers 1495

11:36am Tue 4 Sep 12

MatthewCA says...

TALL and FIT defenders needed in the back, All the long passes is a easy go on the last match. our defenders are cluless and cannot control the inflow into the box, this causes more damage to our defenders fitness and get tired at the end. Hope this area will workout with midfeilders and defence by next match. Opposition game plan change should sense by the players and act accourding to it fast and Kean should involue more with substitution options in an effective way to control the game in his pocket.
TALL and FIT defenders needed in the back, All the long passes is a easy go on the last match. our defenders are cluless and cannot control the inflow into the box, this causes more damage to our defenders fitness and get tired at the end. Hope this area will workout with midfeilders and defence by next match. Opposition game plan change should sense by the players and act accourding to it fast and Kean should involue more with substitution options in an effective way to control the game in his pocket. MatthewCA

5:30pm Tue 4 Sep 12

srvp28 says...

"We are disappointed because we were excellent and we feel a big turning point was a blatant foul on Paul Robinson."

Except, of course, that it wasn't a foul. Robinson went crashing into Becchio, trying to catch the ball by the looks of it. He could've punched it clear without getting underneath their player. I'm sorry but when it comes to crosses into the box he's become a liability.
"We are disappointed because we were excellent and we feel a big turning point was a blatant foul on Paul Robinson." Except, of course, that it wasn't a foul. Robinson went crashing into Becchio, trying to catch the ball by the looks of it. He could've punched it clear without getting underneath their player. I'm sorry but when it comes to crosses into the box he's become a liability. srvp28

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