Black will get chance to impress - as Rovers shortlist is drawn up

10:22am Monday 1st October 2012 in News Photograph of the Author By Andy Cryer, Blackburn Rovers reporter

ERIC Black will be given the opportunity to stake his claim to become the next Rovers manager – as the club prepare today to draw up a shortlist of the other leading contenders.

Black was given the care-taker manager role in the wake of Steve Kean’s shock resignation on Friday night and the Lancashire Telegraph understands he will be given every chance to earn the role on a permanent basis.

Rovers have been warned off their Premier League winning skipper Tim Sherwood, with Tottenham Hotspur rejecting an approach by the club over the weekend for their tech-nical co-ordinator.

Global advisor Shebby Singh and managing director Derek Shaw will meet this morning to draw up a list of possible replacements.

Alan Shearer and Garry Flitcroft are also understood to be in the owners’ thoughts, with Venky’s understood to be keen on attracting a young, dynamic manager. Managerial experience at the top level is not believed to be a necessity.

Rovers sources have told the Lancashire Telegraph that Black will not be judged on Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Charlton as the stunned club tried to get grips with the timing of Kean’s exit.

But, expected to be at the helm for Wednesday’s trip to Nottingham Forest and Saturday’s visit of Wolves, Kean’s assistant Black will be seriously considered as a successor, with team performances and his own ideas expected to be closely monitored over the coming days.

Black insisted he had not even thought about whether he would like the job on a full-time basis on Saturday night but sources close to him believe he would relish the opportunity, with Rovers’ squad behind him.

He said: “I haven’t even thought about it. I haven’t even reflected on it.

“I have been rather busy since 8pm last night.

“We will see what the owners decide. The games come fast and thick. I haven’t even thought about it, it has been a bit of a whirlwind.

“The owners will decide where the club goes and I am sure they will make the right decision.”

Having been warned off by Spurs chairman Daniel Levy on Saturday, Rovers’ pursuit of Sherwood is now relying on the 43-year-old attempting to force the matter himself.

Sherwood, 43, who has been part of Spurs’ coaching set-up since 2008, yesterday insisted he was happy at White Hart Lane though.

He said: “That’s all they are – just rumours. That’s all I know about it.

“I’ve got a great job where I am.

“There ain’t nothing to consider. It’s just speculation.

“I love what I do. I’m happy at the football club – it’s a great project.”

The Lancashire Telegraph understands former Rovers skipper Flitcroft, currently manager at Evo-Stik Premier Division outfit Chorley, would be keen to discuss the role at Ewood Park, while Shearer is also believed to be interested.

A surprise name believed to be interested in the position is German boss Christoph Daum.

The 58-year-old has extensive managerial experience, including spells at Fenerbahce, FC Koln, Eintracht Frankfurt and Club Brugge.

Meanwhile discussions are understood to be continuing between Steve Kean’s representatives and Venky’s in the attempt to finalise the financial details of his exit.

Kean claimed in a statement he had been “forced to resign” due to his position “becoming untenable” but declined to comment further after legal advice.

These claims were denied vehemently by co-owner Balaji Rao.

“I received an email from Steve Kean on Friday evening around 7.30pm saying that he wanted to resign,” Rao told the Times of India.

“No we have not forced him to go. It was his decision.”

Comments (39)

10:31am Mon 1 Oct 12

BeaverBrewer says...

Black will be another Steve Kean and Brian Kidd, cannot e considered, if he is I can see another mutiny
Black will be another Steve Kean and Brian Kidd, cannot e considered, if he is I can see another mutiny BeaverBrewer

10:31am Mon 1 Oct 12

BeaverBrewer says...

Black will be another Steve Kean and Brian Kidd, cannot be considered, if he is I can see another mutiny
Black will be another Steve Kean and Brian Kidd, cannot be considered, if he is I can see another mutiny BeaverBrewer

10:31am Mon 1 Oct 12

BeaverBrewer says...

Black will be another Steve Kean and Brian Kidd, cannot e considered, if he is I can see another mutiny
Black will be another Steve Kean and Brian Kidd, cannot e considered, if he is I can see another mutiny BeaverBrewer

10:32am Mon 1 Oct 12

CheshireRover says...

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO - have they not learned? Black is an ASSISTANT MANAGER, Kean was an ASSISTANT MANAGER. DON'T DO IT.
And why is experience at the top level not deemed a necessity? Is that not where we're heading?
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO - have they not learned? Black is an ASSISTANT MANAGER, Kean was an ASSISTANT MANAGER. DON'T DO IT. And why is experience at the top level not deemed a necessity? Is that not where we're heading? CheshireRover

10:36am Mon 1 Oct 12

French Rover says...

Sherwood is still very much in the running......Spurs wont give him the Technical Directors role that he wants and now they wont let him even talk to the Rovers which he also wants to do.
I can see Sherwood walking out of the Lane later this week and maybe linking-up with Shearer/Newell at Ewood.
Sherwood is still very much in the running......Spurs wont give him the Technical Directors role that he wants and now they wont let him even talk to the Rovers which he also wants to do. I can see Sherwood walking out of the Lane later this week and maybe linking-up with Shearer/Newell at Ewood. French Rover

10:36am Mon 1 Oct 12

HitchinRover says...

This does not fill me with confidence, have Venkys not learnt anything?!
This does not fill me with confidence, have Venkys not learnt anything?! HitchinRover

10:37am Mon 1 Oct 12

Frisson says...

Shearer & Benitez
Shearer & Benitez Frisson

10:38am Mon 1 Oct 12

proud burnley lad says...

no1 would want to go and manage that club with venkys there well some people for the monies like the manager of CHORLEY lmfao ur still a laughing stock without keano UTMC
no1 would want to go and manage that club with venkys there well some people for the monies like the manager of CHORLEY lmfao ur still a laughing stock without keano UTMC proud burnley lad

10:44am Mon 1 Oct 12

Roverholic says...

Getting a bad case of deja vu!!
Getting a bad case of deja vu!! Roverholic

10:45am Mon 1 Oct 12

thresholdweller says...

Black is a footballing man and would be no more ridiculous than Tim Sherwood who has not been a manager, but could be.
Black is a footballing man and would be no more ridiculous than Tim Sherwood who has not been a manager, but could be. thresholdweller

10:45am Mon 1 Oct 12

Andy Fergie says...

Didnt look much like Givet was behind Black.. still no idea what happened there??f
Didnt look much like Givet was behind Black.. still no idea what happened there??f Andy Fergie

10:49am Mon 1 Oct 12

lusorover says...

By definition Eric Black will get his chance to impress as he is the de facto manager whilst the owners sort out their shortlist and interviewing process.

There is no need for the owners to make a hasty appointment. We need to get the right man.

If Black proves that he is the man to bring back the pride to our performances and gets the results we need to be leading this division as well as making the right noises as far as the Club's relationship with the fans goes then he should be on the list with the others.

He has already distanced himself from Kean by stating that there was no interference from above on team selection, effectively scuppering Kean's chances of suing the Club.
By definition Eric Black will get his chance to impress as he is the de facto manager whilst the owners sort out their shortlist and interviewing process. There is no need for the owners to make a hasty appointment. We need to get the right man. If Black proves that he is the man to bring back the pride to our performances and gets the results we need to be leading this division as well as making the right noises as far as the Club's relationship with the fans goes then he should be on the list with the others. He has already distanced himself from Kean by stating that there was no interference from above on team selection, effectively scuppering Kean's chances of suing the Club. lusorover

10:52am Mon 1 Oct 12

Phoenix From The Ashes says...

Daniel Levy - a man whose notoriously tighter than an Italian waiters kecks, he doesn't let anyone leave unless he makes a butt-load!

Here's hoping Tim forces a move or we get Flitcroft/Jansen and inject some passion and spirit in this squad.
Daniel Levy - a man whose notoriously tighter than an Italian waiters kecks, he doesn't let anyone leave unless he makes a butt-load! Here's hoping Tim forces a move or we get Flitcroft/Jansen and inject some passion and spirit in this squad. Phoenix From The Ashes

10:53am Mon 1 Oct 12

jack daniels says...

just when you thought there was a light at the end of the tunnel....
just when you thought there was a light at the end of the tunnel.... jack daniels

11:02am Mon 1 Oct 12

Sprocky says...

Balaji's grasp of English is not quite perfect - Kean's saying the situation forced him to resign, not that Venky's forced him to resign.

(Not defending Kean in any way, btw)

Christoph Daum, the man who was to become manager of Germany until he was found to have to be a massive cocaine user. No thanks.
Balaji's grasp of English is not quite perfect - Kean's saying the situation forced him to resign, not that Venky's forced him to resign. (Not defending Kean in any way, btw) Christoph Daum, the man who was to become manager of Germany until he was found to have to be a massive cocaine user. No thanks. Sprocky

11:15am Mon 1 Oct 12

ewood1952 says...

Oh no not again. Never appoint from within the club after that mans reign.
Have they not learned from the last idiot they gave the job to.
Oh no not again. Never appoint from within the club after that mans reign. Have they not learned from the last idiot they gave the job to. ewood1952

11:15am Mon 1 Oct 12

ewood1952 says...

Oh no not again. Never appoint from within the club after that mans reign.
Have they not learned from the last idiot they gave the job to.
Oh no not again. Never appoint from within the club after that mans reign. Have they not learned from the last idiot they gave the job to. ewood1952

11:16am Mon 1 Oct 12

RUinsane says...

Here we go again, out of the frying pan etc etc. Black was useless in management before, we need a winner with a track record like Hollaway, Grayson or Dicanio, not some failed manager coach like black and hendry
Here we go again, out of the frying pan etc etc. Black was useless in management before, we need a winner with a track record like Hollaway, Grayson or Dicanio, not some failed manager coach like black and hendry RUinsane

11:17am Mon 1 Oct 12

MxMave says...

If Venky's appoint Black then seriously i am DONE with ewood park. I can't be bothered with another 2 year campaign to get him to resign, I wil littearlyl just stop caring.
If Venky's appoint Black then seriously i am DONE with ewood park. I can't be bothered with another 2 year campaign to get him to resign, I wil littearlyl just stop caring. MxMave

11:19am Mon 1 Oct 12

RUinsane says...

Andy Fergie wrote:
Didnt look much like Givet was behind Black.. still no idea what happened there??f
Givet refused to play with Bradley Ordinary
[quote][p][bold]Andy Fergie[/bold] wrote: Didnt look much like Givet was behind Black.. still no idea what happened there??f[/p][/quote]Givet refused to play with Bradley Ordinary RUinsane

11:20am Mon 1 Oct 12

MxMave says...

Sprocky wrote:
Balaji's grasp of English is not quite perfect - Kean's saying the situation forced him to resign, not that Venky's forced him to resign.

(Not defending Kean in any way, btw)

Christoph Daum, the man who was to become manager of Germany until he was found to have to be a massive cocaine user. No thanks.
No i'm pretty sure Kean thinks he was pushed out by either Shebby or Venkys. Can't you see whats coming? "Legal Advise" "forced to resign"? Keans lawyers have advised him that he can take BRFC for millions in compensation and he WILL get it.
[quote][p][bold]Sprocky[/bold] wrote: Balaji's grasp of English is not quite perfect - Kean's saying the situation forced him to resign, not that Venky's forced him to resign. (Not defending Kean in any way, btw) Christoph Daum, the man who was to become manager of Germany until he was found to have to be a massive cocaine user. No thanks.[/p][/quote]No i'm pretty sure Kean thinks he was pushed out by either Shebby or Venkys. Can't you see whats coming? "Legal Advise" "forced to resign"? Keans lawyers have advised him that he can take BRFC for millions in compensation and he WILL get it. MxMave

11:35am Mon 1 Oct 12

globetrot says...

I think the team need a psychologist never mind a new manager, after the trauma of having Kean in charge.
If the Venkys think that Black is a serious contender for the post, then Rovers are finished.
They appear to be using the situation to their benefit, a few big names thrown in the hat but they really know who they have lined up for the role. Scares me.
I think the team need a psychologist never mind a new manager, after the trauma of having Kean in charge. If the Venkys think that Black is a serious contender for the post, then Rovers are finished. They appear to be using the situation to their benefit, a few big names thrown in the hat but they really know who they have lined up for the role. Scares me. globetrot

11:45am Mon 1 Oct 12

CheshireRover says...

globetrot - I hope you're not right, but fear that you are :-(
We should be used to names being bandied about which never come to anything....
globetrot - I hope you're not right, but fear that you are :-( We should be used to names being bandied about which never come to anything.... CheshireRover

12:04pm Mon 1 Oct 12

MatthewCA says...

WE WANT a MANAGER with VISION and EXPERIANCE the POWER as a BOSS.

NO Assistant business.
WE WANT a MANAGER with VISION and EXPERIANCE the POWER as a BOSS. NO Assistant business. MatthewCA

12:17pm Mon 1 Oct 12

noirbrook says...

Frisson wrote:
Shearer & Benitez
Shearer 1 win in 9 @newcastle and relegation. Great idea
[quote][p][bold]Frisson[/bold] wrote: Shearer & Benitez[/p][/quote]Shearer 1 win in 9 @newcastle and relegation. Great idea noirbrook

12:25pm Mon 1 Oct 12

1066 hastings says...

French Rover wrote:
Sherwood is still very much in the running......Spurs wont give him the Technical Directors role that he wants and now they wont let him even talk to the Rovers which he also wants to do.
I can see Sherwood walking out of the Lane later this week and maybe linking-up with Shearer/Newell at Ewood.
Shearer iconic ~ would inject spirit ~ Newell managerial experience ~ Flitcroft slight experience BUT passionate...!!!!
[quote][p][bold]French Rover[/bold] wrote: Sherwood is still very much in the running......Spurs wont give him the Technical Directors role that he wants and now they wont let him even talk to the Rovers which he also wants to do. I can see Sherwood walking out of the Lane later this week and maybe linking-up with Shearer/Newell at Ewood.[/p][/quote]Shearer iconic ~ would inject spirit ~ Newell managerial experience ~ Flitcroft slight experience BUT passionate...!!!! 1066 hastings

12:38pm Mon 1 Oct 12

J.C - Rishton says...

thresholdweller wrote:
Black is a footballing man and would be no more ridiculous than Tim Sherwood who has not been a manager, but could be.
Black is another JA/SK lacky - for Christ sake, how many people never learn !!

If we are going to go forward UNITED TOGETHER the next manager MUST NOT have any Jerome Anderson or Steve Kean allegencies.

Remember Black went on national radio and said Kean deserved a knighthood - when has he ever said anything good towards us fans ???

Anyone, and I mean ANYONE who is not already tainted by JA or SK should be warmly accepted by Rovers fans but any new manager who is just another regime/JA puppet MUST be rejected by all TRUE Rovers fans !!
[quote][p][bold]thresholdweller[/bold] wrote: Black is a footballing man and would be no more ridiculous than Tim Sherwood who has not been a manager, but could be.[/p][/quote]Black is another JA/SK lacky - for Christ sake, how many people never learn !! If we are going to go forward UNITED TOGETHER the next manager MUST NOT have any Jerome Anderson or Steve Kean allegencies. Remember Black went on national radio and said Kean deserved a knighthood - when has he ever said anything good towards us fans ??? Anyone, and I mean ANYONE who is not already tainted by JA or SK should be warmly accepted by Rovers fans but any new manager who is just another regime/JA puppet MUST be rejected by all TRUE Rovers fans !! J.C - Rishton

1:45pm Mon 1 Oct 12

Sammy53 says...

J.C - Rishton wrote:
thresholdweller wrote:
Black is a footballing man and would be no more ridiculous than Tim Sherwood who has not been a manager, but could be.
Black is another JA/SK lacky - for Christ sake, how many people never learn !!

If we are going to go forward UNITED TOGETHER the next manager MUST NOT have any Jerome Anderson or Steve Kean allegencies.

Remember Black went on national radio and said Kean deserved a knighthood - when has he ever said anything good towards us fans ???

Anyone, and I mean ANYONE who is not already tainted by JA or SK should be warmly accepted by Rovers fans but any new manager who is just another regime/JA puppet MUST be rejected by all TRUE Rovers fans !!
Well said JC - Rishton. Black is totally tainted by his support of Kean. Apart from his comments on the radio, he also was quoted in the national & local press voicing his respect for the job Kean was doing.

Importantly though, what improved once he was appointed? what significant changes happened attributable to him? Obviously he has no understanding of defensive tactics or if he did, then he was too weak a personality to get his ideas accepted by Kean, either way it means he is not the manager we need.
[quote][p][bold]J.C - Rishton[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]thresholdweller[/bold] wrote: Black is a footballing man and would be no more ridiculous than Tim Sherwood who has not been a manager, but could be.[/p][/quote]Black is another JA/SK lacky - for Christ sake, how many people never learn !! If we are going to go forward UNITED TOGETHER the next manager MUST NOT have any Jerome Anderson or Steve Kean allegencies. Remember Black went on national radio and said Kean deserved a knighthood - when has he ever said anything good towards us fans ??? Anyone, and I mean ANYONE who is not already tainted by JA or SK should be warmly accepted by Rovers fans but any new manager who is just another regime/JA puppet MUST be rejected by all TRUE Rovers fans !![/p][/quote]Well said JC - Rishton. Black is totally tainted by his support of Kean. Apart from his comments on the radio, he also was quoted in the national & local press voicing his respect for the job Kean was doing. Importantly though, what improved once he was appointed? what significant changes happened attributable to him? Obviously he has no understanding of defensive tactics or if he did, then he was too weak a personality to get his ideas accepted by Kean, either way it means he is not the manager we need. Sammy53

2:03pm Mon 1 Oct 12

Riverside 7 says...

My choice for manager would be Gary Neville.

He is England's most capped right back, and has proved to be an inteligent and excellent TV pundit.
His defensive skills and tactical know how were spotted by Roy Hodgson who then appointed him an England coach.

No-one has mentioned Neville, yet he lives in the North West and may be worth approaching to see if he fancies the job.
My choice for manager would be Gary Neville. He is England's most capped right back, and has proved to be an inteligent and excellent TV pundit. His defensive skills and tactical know how were spotted by Roy Hodgson who then appointed him an England coach. No-one has mentioned Neville, yet he lives in the North West and may be worth approaching to see if he fancies the job. Riverside 7

6:04pm Mon 1 Oct 12

ronnie clayton says...

KEAN == PLAYED 74 WON 21

I AM CONFUSED WAS ERIC BLACK NOT INVOLVED IN ALL THESE GAMES OR ARE WE GOING TO CONVENIENTLY FORGET THAT , BLACK WAS KEANS MAIN COACH /ADVISOR AND ASSISTANT MANAGER AND WE ARE GOING TO LET HIM CARRY ON , STUPIDITY , WE NEED A CLEAN SLATE.
KEAN == PLAYED 74 WON 21 I AM CONFUSED WAS ERIC BLACK NOT INVOLVED IN ALL THESE GAMES OR ARE WE GOING TO CONVENIENTLY FORGET THAT , BLACK WAS KEANS MAIN COACH /ADVISOR AND ASSISTANT MANAGER AND WE ARE GOING TO LET HIM CARRY ON , STUPIDITY , WE NEED A CLEAN SLATE. ronnie clayton

6:40pm Mon 1 Oct 12

srvp28 says...

French Rover wrote:
Sherwood is still very much in the running......Spurs wont give him the Technical Directors role that he wants and now they wont let him even talk to the Rovers which he also wants to do.
I can see Sherwood walking out of the Lane later this week and maybe linking-up with Shearer/Newell at Ewood.
He's been quoted as saying he's happy where he is. He enjoys the job he has and he loves the club. Even if he was unhappy, do you honestly believe Sherwood, Shearer and Newell are the answer? Newell has been awful at the three clubs he's managed, Shearer has eight games managerial experience and Sherwood has none. Who exactly would be manager in this dream team of yours?
[quote][p][bold]French Rover[/bold] wrote: Sherwood is still very much in the running......Spurs wont give him the Technical Directors role that he wants and now they wont let him even talk to the Rovers which he also wants to do. I can see Sherwood walking out of the Lane later this week and maybe linking-up with Shearer/Newell at Ewood.[/p][/quote]He's been quoted as saying he's happy where he is. He enjoys the job he has and he loves the club. Even if he was unhappy, do you honestly believe Sherwood, Shearer and Newell are the answer? Newell has been awful at the three clubs he's managed, Shearer has eight games managerial experience and Sherwood has none. Who exactly would be manager in this dream team of yours? srvp28

7:03pm Mon 1 Oct 12

ste.g says...

noooooooooooooooooo
noooooooooooooooooo ste.g

7:32pm Mon 1 Oct 12

azza234 says...

venky's want the fans back so giving black the job i dnt think they will if they go for sherwood like they did rhodes they will get sherwood here imo
venky's want the fans back so giving black the job i dnt think they will if they go for sherwood like they did rhodes they will get sherwood here imo azza234

7:56pm Mon 1 Oct 12

French Rover says...

srvp28 wrote:
French Rover wrote:
Sherwood is still very much in the running......Spurs wont give him the Technical Directors role that he wants and now they wont let him even talk to the Rovers which he also wants to do.
I can see Sherwood walking out of the Lane later this week and maybe linking-up with Shearer/Newell at Ewood.
He's been quoted as saying he's happy where he is. He enjoys the job he has and he loves the club. Even if he was unhappy, do you honestly believe Sherwood, Shearer and Newell are the answer? Newell has been awful at the three clubs he's managed, Shearer has eight games managerial experience and Sherwood has none. Who exactly would be manager in this dream team of yours?
Seems the Rovers have Sherwood as their number one choice and Sherwood himself really wants the job at Ewood.

So Shearer would be Plan B - possibly with Mike Newall as his assistant.

Spurs have really dissed Sherwood when AVB declared last week that Sherwood would not get the Director of Football role that he so badly wanted at Spurs - and then at this week Spurs stopped him speaking to the Rovers. Sherwood is ready to walk any day now. All the way to Ewood....yes!
[quote][p][bold]srvp28[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]French Rover[/bold] wrote: Sherwood is still very much in the running......Spurs wont give him the Technical Directors role that he wants and now they wont let him even talk to the Rovers which he also wants to do. I can see Sherwood walking out of the Lane later this week and maybe linking-up with Shearer/Newell at Ewood.[/p][/quote]He's been quoted as saying he's happy where he is. He enjoys the job he has and he loves the club. Even if he was unhappy, do you honestly believe Sherwood, Shearer and Newell are the answer? Newell has been awful at the three clubs he's managed, Shearer has eight games managerial experience and Sherwood has none. Who exactly would be manager in this dream team of yours?[/p][/quote]Seems the Rovers have Sherwood as their number one choice and Sherwood himself really wants the job at Ewood. So Shearer would be Plan B - possibly with Mike Newall as his assistant. Spurs have really dissed Sherwood when AVB declared last week that Sherwood would not get the Director of Football role that he so badly wanted at Spurs - and then at this week Spurs stopped him speaking to the Rovers. Sherwood is ready to walk any day now. All the way to Ewood....yes! French Rover

10:01pm Mon 1 Oct 12

srvp28 says...

French Rover wrote:
srvp28 wrote:
French Rover wrote:
Sherwood is still very much in the running......Spurs wont give him the Technical Directors role that he wants and now they wont let him even talk to the Rovers which he also wants to do.
I can see Sherwood walking out of the Lane later this week and maybe linking-up with Shearer/Newell at Ewood.
He's been quoted as saying he's happy where he is. He enjoys the job he has and he loves the club. Even if he was unhappy, do you honestly believe Sherwood, Shearer and Newell are the answer? Newell has been awful at the three clubs he's managed, Shearer has eight games managerial experience and Sherwood has none. Who exactly would be manager in this dream team of yours?
Seems the Rovers have Sherwood as their number one choice and Sherwood himself really wants the job at Ewood.

So Shearer would be Plan B - possibly with Mike Newall as his assistant.

Spurs have really dissed Sherwood when AVB declared last week that Sherwood would not get the Director of Football role that he so badly wanted at Spurs - and then at this week Spurs stopped him speaking to the Rovers. Sherwood is ready to walk any day now. All the way to Ewood....yes!
Rovers' link to Tim Sherwood was based purely on media speculation about Shebby Singh watching his favourite team. Read the article again, Sherwood says he likes the job he already has. Everything else is rumours, he says so himself, so where are you getting your information about bad blood between Sherwood and AVB?

Either way, Sherwood, Shearer and Newell are not the right men for the job.
[quote][p][bold]French Rover[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]srvp28[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]French Rover[/bold] wrote: Sherwood is still very much in the running......Spurs wont give him the Technical Directors role that he wants and now they wont let him even talk to the Rovers which he also wants to do. I can see Sherwood walking out of the Lane later this week and maybe linking-up with Shearer/Newell at Ewood.[/p][/quote]He's been quoted as saying he's happy where he is. He enjoys the job he has and he loves the club. Even if he was unhappy, do you honestly believe Sherwood, Shearer and Newell are the answer? Newell has been awful at the three clubs he's managed, Shearer has eight games managerial experience and Sherwood has none. Who exactly would be manager in this dream team of yours?[/p][/quote]Seems the Rovers have Sherwood as their number one choice and Sherwood himself really wants the job at Ewood. So Shearer would be Plan B - possibly with Mike Newall as his assistant. Spurs have really dissed Sherwood when AVB declared last week that Sherwood would not get the Director of Football role that he so badly wanted at Spurs - and then at this week Spurs stopped him speaking to the Rovers. Sherwood is ready to walk any day now. All the way to Ewood....yes![/p][/quote]Rovers' link to Tim Sherwood was based purely on media speculation about Shebby Singh watching his favourite team. Read the article again, Sherwood says he likes the job he already has. Everything else is rumours, he says so himself, so where are you getting your information about bad blood between Sherwood and AVB? Either way, Sherwood, Shearer and Newell are not the right men for the job. srvp28

12:26am Tue 2 Oct 12

goldfinger59 says...

Experienced manager is the only choice, otherwise we will be in this league a long time and it may be too late in another years time when the money dries up.
Experienced manager is the only choice, otherwise we will be in this league a long time and it may be too late in another years time when the money dries up. goldfinger59

1:04pm Tue 2 Oct 12

Hendog says...

Black has proven he can do it at this level. Kean got us into the position now we need to kick on from here.
Black has proven he can do it at this level. Kean got us into the position now we need to kick on from here. Hendog

10:26pm Tue 2 Oct 12

Xander_ says...

the facts are NOBODY except Shebby and Venky's know who they want. All this throwing round of names is pointless. The media do it for every vacancy that ever comes up. As for Black, 100% NO!!!
Hendog you say he's proven he can do it at this level?? What planet are you on?? When?
the facts are NOBODY except Shebby and Venky's know who they want. All this throwing round of names is pointless. The media do it for every vacancy that ever comes up. As for Black, 100% NO!!! Hendog you say he's proven he can do it at this level?? What planet are you on?? When? Xander_

1:50pm Wed 3 Oct 12

A Rover 45 years and over says...

NOT Shearer NOT Black.Going to Match on Saturday but will not go again until an experienced manager in place.Then I will think about getting a season ticket again.
NOT Shearer NOT Black.Going to Match on Saturday but will not go again until an experienced manager in place.Then I will think about getting a season ticket again. A Rover 45 years and over

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