Garner: It's business as usual for Rovers players

8:12am Friday 28th September 2012 in News Photograph of the Author By Chris Flanagan, Sports reporter

SIMON Garner believes the continuing uncertainty over Steve Kean’s future will not affect the Blackburn Rovers squad at Charlton tomorrow.

Rovers return to Championship action at the Valley after a week of confusion that has seen Kean move to the brink of the sack, only for Venky’s to delay the decision to relieve him of his duties.

The Scot currently seems likely to remain in charge for the trip to Charlton, when Rovers will bid to secure three important points in their quest for promotion back to the Premier League at the first attempt.

Garner believes the situation has now reached a point where Kean must be replaced, with fans staying away from home games in large numbers in protest at the manager’s continued presence at the club.

But the Rovers legend insists that this week’s turmoil will have little impact on how the team perform tomorrow afternoon.

“I think the players are used to it now, it has gone on for so long,” he said.

“I think as soon as all this happened again, they will have switched off from it.

“Once you go on to the pitch on a Saturday, all you are thinking about is getting three points and getting on with playing football. They have got to just concentrate on that.

“It is an important game because promotion is so important this season.

“They know they have to get back up first time because of the money in the Premier League.

“If they don’t, it will be an awful lot harder next season.”

Rovers still sit third in the Championship table but a 2-1 home defeat to Middlesbrough seven days ago saw fans vent their fury at Kean once more, with the boss growing increasingly unpopular during his 20-month reign.

And Garner feels that the drop in attendances this season is the biggest reason why the manager has to be changed.

Rovers are currently averaging crowds of only 13,418 – the fifth lowest in the Championship – and more supporters are threatening to boycott the club’s next home game against Wolves on October 6 if Kean is still in charge.

“I think it’s clear that the situation is never going to change while Steve Kean is here,” he said.

“This has been going on for 12 to 18 months now.

“It’s got to a point where they have to say, ‘Sorry Steve, you’ve done a job but the fans won’t come to the games while you’re here so we have to make a change’.

“Last season you could certainly have said it was for football reasons.

“At the moment you could argue it wouldn’t be for football reasons because they have got results, but it would be for financial reasons because fans aren’t coming to the games.

“You can’t be top of the table and getting gates of 12,000 or 13,000.

“It’s clear that they could be top of the league and winning every game 5-0 and a lot of fans still wouldn’t turn up. The club would still be losing revenue.

“Blackburn is a small club that cannot afford to be in that situation.”

Venky’s are understood to have targeted Tottenham coach Tim Sherwood, who was captain of the Rovers team that won the Premier League in 1995, as the ideal replacement.

And another ex-Rovers player, Stephane Henchoz, insists the owners are to blame for the current situation.

"Before they were relegated they should have replaced Kean,” said the former Swiss international.

“For some reason, which is very strange, they always supported him. With this outcome, they are relegated.

“I think that Blackburn Rovers have been in a mess since Venky’s took over. I think the biggest problem is Venky’s.

“I think Blackburn Rovers are a good club and I think Venky’s have just messed it up.”

Comments (16)

8:23am Fri 28 Sep 12

ewood1952 says...

Can someone give ME the Phone number or e mail address to that woman.
I will let her know what she and her brothers have done to our club. For God's sake man up and tell her that Kean is GOING end off. Call yourselves Men.
Can someone give ME the Phone number or e mail address to that woman. I will let her know what she and her brothers have done to our club. For God's sake man up and tell her that Kean is GOING end off. Call yourselves Men. ewood1952

8:27am Fri 28 Sep 12

edmy says...

Before they were relegated they should have replaced Kean,” said the former Swiss international.
“For some reason, which is very strange, they always supported him. With this outcome, they are relegated.
“I think that Blackburn Rovers have been in a mess since Venky’s took over. I think the biggest problem is Venky’s.
“I think Blackburn Rovers are a good club and I think Venky’s have just messed it up.”
Spot on Stephane. It isn't just Kean to blame. These chickens pluckers used to be indecisive but they aren't to sure now. Sell up you To**ers
Before they were relegated they should have replaced Kean,” said the former Swiss international. “For some reason, which is very strange, they always supported him. With this outcome, they are relegated. “I think that Blackburn Rovers have been in a mess since Venky’s took over. I think the biggest problem is Venky’s. “I think Blackburn Rovers are a good club and I think Venky’s have just messed it up.” Spot on Stephane. It isn't just Kean to blame. These chickens pluckers used to be indecisive but they aren't to sure now. Sell up you To**ers edmy

8:30am Fri 28 Sep 12

Baldly goes says...

Some good comments by Simon. But it is for football reasons why some fans are staying away this season. We have been very lucky to get results in most games and the style of football is bad. Most of the players look demotivated too.
Some good comments by Simon. But it is for football reasons why some fans are staying away this season. We have been very lucky to get results in most games and the style of football is bad. Most of the players look demotivated too. Baldly goes

8:31am Fri 28 Sep 12

Duni Akwe Tu? says...

Steve Kean was anathema and still remains anathema. Society hates him without ration.

But are his needs any more shocking than the needs of other animals and men? Are his deeds more outrageous than the deeds of the parent who drained the spirit from his child? Steve Kean may foster quickened heartbeats and unadorned hair. But is he worse than the parent who gave to society a neurotic child who became a politician? Is he worse than `the manufacturer who set up belated foundations with the money he made by handing bombs and guns to suicidal nationalists? Is he worse than the distiller who gave bastardized grain juice to stultify further the brains of those who, sober, were incapable of a progressive thought? (Nay, I apologize for this calumny; I nip the brew that feeds me.) Is he worse, then, than the publisher who filled ubiquitous racks with lu.st and death wishes? Really, now, search your soul; lovie—is Steve Kean so bad?
Steve Kean was anathema and still remains anathema. Society hates him without ration. But are his needs any more shocking than the needs of other animals and men? Are his deeds more outrageous than the deeds of the parent who drained the spirit from his child? Steve Kean may foster quickened heartbeats and unadorned hair. But is he worse than the parent who gave to society a neurotic child who became a politician? Is he worse than `the manufacturer who set up belated foundations with the money he made by handing bombs and guns to suicidal nationalists? Is he worse than the distiller who gave bastardized grain juice to stultify further the brains of those who, sober, were incapable of a progressive thought? (Nay, I apologize for this calumny; I nip the brew that feeds me.) Is he worse, then, than the publisher who filled ubiquitous racks with lu.st and death wishes? Really, now, search your soul; lovie—is Steve Kean so bad? Duni Akwe Tu?

8:33am Fri 28 Sep 12

Marky mark says...

Simon' Maybe the Kean out talk won't affect them, but the defensive tactics that Kean & Hendry give out will!!
Simon' Maybe the Kean out talk won't affect them, but the defensive tactics that Kean & Hendry give out will!! Marky mark

8:46am Fri 28 Sep 12

BlueSkies says...

Duni Akwe Tu? wrote:
Steve Kean was anathema and still remains anathema. Society hates him without ration.

But are his needs any more shocking than the needs of other animals and men? Are his deeds more outrageous than the deeds of the parent who drained the spirit from his child? Steve Kean may foster quickened heartbeats and unadorned hair. But is he worse than the parent who gave to society a neurotic child who became a politician? Is he worse than `the manufacturer who set up belated foundations with the money he made by handing bombs and guns to suicidal nationalists? Is he worse than the distiller who gave bastardized grain juice to stultify further the brains of those who, sober, were incapable of a progressive thought? (Nay, I apologize for this calumny; I nip the brew that feeds me.) Is he worse, then, than the publisher who filled ubiquitous racks with lu.st and death wishes? Really, now, search your soul; lovie—is Steve Kean so bad?
Bit melancholy. mate. Lighten up, it's Friday!
[quote][p][bold]Duni Akwe Tu?[/bold] wrote: Steve Kean was anathema and still remains anathema. Society hates him without ration. But are his needs any more shocking than the needs of other animals and men? Are his deeds more outrageous than the deeds of the parent who drained the spirit from his child? Steve Kean may foster quickened heartbeats and unadorned hair. But is he worse than the parent who gave to society a neurotic child who became a politician? Is he worse than `the manufacturer who set up belated foundations with the money he made by handing bombs and guns to suicidal nationalists? Is he worse than the distiller who gave bastardized grain juice to stultify further the brains of those who, sober, were incapable of a progressive thought? (Nay, I apologize for this calumny; I nip the brew that feeds me.) Is he worse, then, than the publisher who filled ubiquitous racks with lu.st and death wishes? Really, now, search your soul; lovie—is Steve Kean so bad?[/p][/quote]Bit melancholy. mate. Lighten up, it's Friday! BlueSkies

8:48am Fri 28 Sep 12

Wockneys says...

A boycott is being organised for the Wolves game, with an ad for the LT being prepared right now. All fans have the right to do what they choose but a show of solidarity by season ticket holders by their non-attendance, for just this single match, will send a clear message to Venky's regarding the financial consequences of keeping Kean in charge.

Boycott on the 6th of October.
A boycott is being organised for the Wolves game, with an ad for the LT being prepared right now. All fans have the right to do what they choose but a show of solidarity by season ticket holders by their non-attendance, for just this single match, will send a clear message to Venky's regarding the financial consequences of keeping Kean in charge. Boycott on the 6th of October. Wockneys

9:04am Fri 28 Sep 12

merlinrabbit says...

Duni Akwe Tu? wrote:
Steve Kean was anathema and still remains anathema. Society hates him without ration.

But are his needs any more shocking than the needs of other animals and men? Are his deeds more outrageous than the deeds of the parent who drained the spirit from his child? Steve Kean may foster quickened heartbeats and unadorned hair. But is he worse than the parent who gave to society a neurotic child who became a politician? Is he worse than `the manufacturer who set up belated foundations with the money he made by handing bombs and guns to suicidal nationalists? Is he worse than the distiller who gave bastardized grain juice to stultify further the brains of those who, sober, were incapable of a progressive thought? (Nay, I apologize for this calumny; I nip the brew that feeds me.) Is he worse, then, than the publisher who filled ubiquitous racks with lu.st and death wishes? Really, now, search your soul; lovie—is Steve Kean so bad?
Have you been drinking? No Rovers fan has suggested that Kean is anything more than an individual without the necessary skill for his job, a liar, a manipulator, underhand, a delusional, lacking in moral standards, no personal dignity, a fraud as a football manager and on a personal note, very irritating. I suspect he is much more and that it will all come out in the wash
[quote][p][bold]Duni Akwe Tu?[/bold] wrote: Steve Kean was anathema and still remains anathema. Society hates him without ration. But are his needs any more shocking than the needs of other animals and men? Are his deeds more outrageous than the deeds of the parent who drained the spirit from his child? Steve Kean may foster quickened heartbeats and unadorned hair. But is he worse than the parent who gave to society a neurotic child who became a politician? Is he worse than `the manufacturer who set up belated foundations with the money he made by handing bombs and guns to suicidal nationalists? Is he worse than the distiller who gave bastardized grain juice to stultify further the brains of those who, sober, were incapable of a progressive thought? (Nay, I apologize for this calumny; I nip the brew that feeds me.) Is he worse, then, than the publisher who filled ubiquitous racks with lu.st and death wishes? Really, now, search your soul; lovie—is Steve Kean so bad?[/p][/quote]Have you been drinking? No Rovers fan has suggested that Kean is anything more than an individual without the necessary skill for his job, a liar, a manipulator, underhand, a delusional, lacking in moral standards, no personal dignity, a fraud as a football manager and on a personal note, very irritating. I suspect he is much more and that it will all come out in the wash merlinrabbit

9:12am Fri 28 Sep 12

bluerob says...

Simon, hopefully next time you are on the radio you will echo these views.
Simon, hopefully next time you are on the radio you will echo these views. bluerob

9:16am Fri 28 Sep 12

chickenfarm says...

I remember the last boycott at Rovers in the late 1980's because there was no sugar daddy. 15 to 20 thousand stayed away then
I remember the last boycott at Rovers in the late 1980's because there was no sugar daddy. 15 to 20 thousand stayed away then chickenfarm

9:46am Fri 28 Sep 12

ponyton says...

merlinrabbit wrote:
Duni Akwe Tu? wrote:
Steve Kean was anathema and still remains anathema. Society hates him without ration.

But are his needs any more shocking than the needs of other animals and men? Are his deeds more outrageous than the deeds of the parent who drained the spirit from his child? Steve Kean may foster quickened heartbeats and unadorned hair. But is he worse than the parent who gave to society a neurotic child who became a politician? Is he worse than `the manufacturer who set up belated foundations with the money he made by handing bombs and guns to suicidal nationalists? Is he worse than the distiller who gave bastardized grain juice to stultify further the brains of those who, sober, were incapable of a progressive thought? (Nay, I apologize for this calumny; I nip the brew that feeds me.) Is he worse, then, than the publisher who filled ubiquitous racks with lu.st and death wishes? Really, now, search your soul; lovie—is Steve Kean so bad?
Have you been drinking? No Rovers fan has suggested that Kean is anything more than an individual without the necessary skill for his job, a liar, a manipulator, underhand, a delusional, lacking in moral standards, no personal dignity, a fraud as a football manager and on a personal note, very irritating. I suspect he is much more and that it will all come out in the wash
Don`t forget the man KEAN chose to be his assistant manager ,Keans thoughts must have been " WHAT EX ROVERS FAVOURITE WILL COME BACK TO BE MY ASSISITANT MANAGER,WHAT EX ROVERS PLAYER HAS NO HONOUR AND WOULD BE PREPARED TO SH.T ON THE ROVERS FANS"
OH I know the SWINDLER AND FRAUDSTER HENDRY he`ll do anything to get money to drink and gamble.

KEAN OUT - HENDRY OUT . DECENCY AND HONESTY IN.
[quote][p][bold]merlinrabbit[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Duni Akwe Tu?[/bold] wrote: Steve Kean was anathema and still remains anathema. Society hates him without ration. But are his needs any more shocking than the needs of other animals and men? Are his deeds more outrageous than the deeds of the parent who drained the spirit from his child? Steve Kean may foster quickened heartbeats and unadorned hair. But is he worse than the parent who gave to society a neurotic child who became a politician? Is he worse than `the manufacturer who set up belated foundations with the money he made by handing bombs and guns to suicidal nationalists? Is he worse than the distiller who gave bastardized grain juice to stultify further the brains of those who, sober, were incapable of a progressive thought? (Nay, I apologize for this calumny; I nip the brew that feeds me.) Is he worse, then, than the publisher who filled ubiquitous racks with lu.st and death wishes? Really, now, search your soul; lovie—is Steve Kean so bad?[/p][/quote]Have you been drinking? No Rovers fan has suggested that Kean is anything more than an individual without the necessary skill for his job, a liar, a manipulator, underhand, a delusional, lacking in moral standards, no personal dignity, a fraud as a football manager and on a personal note, very irritating. I suspect he is much more and that it will all come out in the wash[/p][/quote]Don`t forget the man KEAN chose to be his assistant manager ,Keans thoughts must have been " WHAT EX ROVERS FAVOURITE WILL COME BACK TO BE MY ASSISITANT MANAGER,WHAT EX ROVERS PLAYER HAS NO HONOUR AND WOULD BE PREPARED TO SH.T ON THE ROVERS FANS" OH I know the SWINDLER AND FRAUDSTER HENDRY he`ll do anything to get money to drink and gamble. KEAN OUT - HENDRY OUT . DECENCY AND HONESTY IN. ponyton

10:04am Fri 28 Sep 12

1rover says...

chickenfarm wrote:
I remember the last boycott at Rovers in the late 1980's because there was no sugar daddy. 15 to 20 thousand stayed away then
GO DO ONE ****.
[quote][p][bold]chickenfarm[/bold] wrote: I remember the last boycott at Rovers in the late 1980's because there was no sugar daddy. 15 to 20 thousand stayed away then[/p][/quote]GO DO ONE ****. 1rover

12:31pm Fri 28 Sep 12

ossym says...

ponyton wrote:
merlinrabbit wrote:
Duni Akwe Tu? wrote:
Steve Kean was anathema and still remains anathema. Society hates him without ration.

But are his needs any more shocking than the needs of other animals and men? Are his deeds more outrageous than the deeds of the parent who drained the spirit from his child? Steve Kean may foster quickened heartbeats and unadorned hair. But is he worse than the parent who gave to society a neurotic child who became a politician? Is he worse than `the manufacturer who set up belated foundations with the money he made by handing bombs and guns to suicidal nationalists? Is he worse than the distiller who gave bastardized grain juice to stultify further the brains of those who, sober, were incapable of a progressive thought? (Nay, I apologize for this calumny; I nip the brew that feeds me.) Is he worse, then, than the publisher who filled ubiquitous racks with lu.st and death wishes? Really, now, search your soul; lovie—is Steve Kean so bad?
Have you been drinking? No Rovers fan has suggested that Kean is anything more than an individual without the necessary skill for his job, a liar, a manipulator, underhand, a delusional, lacking in moral standards, no personal dignity, a fraud as a football manager and on a personal note, very irritating. I suspect he is much more and that it will all come out in the wash
Don`t forget the man KEAN chose to be his assistant manager ,Keans thoughts must have been " WHAT EX ROVERS FAVOURITE WILL COME BACK TO BE MY ASSISITANT MANAGER,WHAT EX ROVERS PLAYER HAS NO HONOUR AND WOULD BE PREPARED TO SH.T ON THE ROVERS FANS"
OH I know the SWINDLER AND FRAUDSTER HENDRY he`ll do anything to get money to drink and gamble.

KEAN OUT - HENDRY OUT . DECENCY AND HONESTY IN.
Not to mention cynically giving away much needed future earnings with “long” contracts to well past it senior players to bolster his regime.
[quote][p][bold]ponyton[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]merlinrabbit[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Duni Akwe Tu?[/bold] wrote: Steve Kean was anathema and still remains anathema. Society hates him without ration. But are his needs any more shocking than the needs of other animals and men? Are his deeds more outrageous than the deeds of the parent who drained the spirit from his child? Steve Kean may foster quickened heartbeats and unadorned hair. But is he worse than the parent who gave to society a neurotic child who became a politician? Is he worse than `the manufacturer who set up belated foundations with the money he made by handing bombs and guns to suicidal nationalists? Is he worse than the distiller who gave bastardized grain juice to stultify further the brains of those who, sober, were incapable of a progressive thought? (Nay, I apologize for this calumny; I nip the brew that feeds me.) Is he worse, then, than the publisher who filled ubiquitous racks with lu.st and death wishes? Really, now, search your soul; lovie—is Steve Kean so bad?[/p][/quote]Have you been drinking? No Rovers fan has suggested that Kean is anything more than an individual without the necessary skill for his job, a liar, a manipulator, underhand, a delusional, lacking in moral standards, no personal dignity, a fraud as a football manager and on a personal note, very irritating. I suspect he is much more and that it will all come out in the wash[/p][/quote]Don`t forget the man KEAN chose to be his assistant manager ,Keans thoughts must have been " WHAT EX ROVERS FAVOURITE WILL COME BACK TO BE MY ASSISITANT MANAGER,WHAT EX ROVERS PLAYER HAS NO HONOUR AND WOULD BE PREPARED TO SH.T ON THE ROVERS FANS" OH I know the SWINDLER AND FRAUDSTER HENDRY he`ll do anything to get money to drink and gamble. KEAN OUT - HENDRY OUT . DECENCY AND HONESTY IN.[/p][/quote]Not to mention cynically giving away much needed future earnings with “long” contracts to well past it senior players to bolster his regime. ossym

12:35pm Fri 28 Sep 12

chickenfarm says...

1rover wrote:
chickenfarm wrote: I remember the last boycott at Rovers in the late 1980's because there was no sugar daddy. 15 to 20 thousand stayed away then
GO DO ONE ****.
Just like the thousands that have!
[quote][p][bold]1rover[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]chickenfarm[/bold] wrote: I remember the last boycott at Rovers in the late 1980's because there was no sugar daddy. 15 to 20 thousand stayed away then[/p][/quote]GO DO ONE ****.[/p][/quote]Just like the thousands that have! chickenfarm

12:35pm Fri 28 Sep 12

Matt Newcastle says...

Football and Financial reasons!!!!!!!

My word it astounds me - Have these people got such short memories?

Thanks Stephane for the willingness to come forward and remind folks.
Football and Financial reasons!!!!!!! My word it astounds me - Have these people got such short memories? Thanks Stephane for the willingness to come forward and remind folks. Matt Newcastle

1:39pm Fri 28 Sep 12

walshy2866 says...

chickenfarm wrote:
I remember the last boycott at Rovers in the late 1980's because there was no sugar daddy. 15 to 20 thousand stayed away then
What was the reason for the 86/87 season long boycott at turd moor then, when you were pulling under 2,000?
Very selective and very short memory dingle
[quote][p][bold]chickenfarm[/bold] wrote: I remember the last boycott at Rovers in the late 1980's because there was no sugar daddy. 15 to 20 thousand stayed away then[/p][/quote]What was the reason for the 86/87 season long boycott at turd moor then, when you were pulling under 2,000? Very selective and very short memory dingle walshy2866

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