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Givet returns after bust-up
10:09am Wednesday 3rd October 2012 in News
Gael Givet
GAEL Givet is in the Blackburn Rovers squad for this evening’s Championship trip to Nottingham Forest after holding clear the air talks earlier this week.
The Frenchman was substituted at half-time on Saturday after not ‘being in the right frame of mind’ to continue but, after talks with the players and boss Eric Black, is expected to start at the City Ground.
Black, in temporary charge, declined not to comment in detail on Saturday’s events, with Givet understood to have had an on-field bust-up with a couple of players.
He admitted the Frenchman’s actions were wrong but insisted the incident was now history.
He said: “Gael is absolutely fine. I have spoken to him, he came to see me, we have spoken about what happened and I am happy with how it has been resolved.
“He has spoken to the players and we will move forward. It is dealt with and we move on. It was an internal personal thing for him, which I fully respect. He explained it to me, I am happy with the explanation he has given me and it is history.
“Gael will be the first to say he did something he should have not have done, he is fully aware of that.
“However he is an emotional individual, wants to win games, plays with his heart on his sleeve, he has done exceptionally well for the team.”
Comments(37)
stick to football
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10:14am Wed 3 Oct 12
NickH1982
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10:21am Wed 3 Oct 12
Is Eckersley playing?
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10:21am Wed 3 Oct 12
angryandy
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10:25am Wed 3 Oct 12
A Darener
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10:28am Wed 3 Oct 12
arener Returns after Bust Up.
Got my ticket forSaturday!!!!!!!!!
Good luck tonight Get into 'em!!
See you Saturday!!!!!!!!!!
A Darener
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10:29am Wed 3 Oct 12
arener Returns after Bust Up.
Got my ticket forSaturday!!!!!!!!!
Good luck tonight Get into 'em!!
See you Saturday!!!!!!!!!!
A Darener
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10:30am Wed 3 Oct 12
Got my ticket forSaturday!!!!!!!!!
Good luck tonight Get into 'em!!
See you Saturday!!!!!!!!!!
Oops! silly computer!
French Rover
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10:39am Wed 3 Oct 12
angryandy wrote:I believe that it was Orr (not Dann) that bore the brunt of Givet's anger at some rubbish defending before half-time. I wonder if Orr will play tonight after this? Hope not. Rovers to win 3-0.
Relieved he has sorted things out, I wish the rest of the defence played with the same passion. Think I saw him having a go at his partner in crime Dann when the penalty was conceded!
dangerous dave
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10:46am Wed 3 Oct 12
OUT WITH HENDRY AGNEW SINGH VENKYS
unclejacklegend
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10:52am Wed 3 Oct 12
Only1Garner
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11:09am Wed 3 Oct 12
NICEONESUNSHINE,
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11:18am Wed 3 Oct 12
If he can't do that then "goodbye" that's what Eric Black should be telling him
juanbbien
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11:19am Wed 3 Oct 12
noddymcleod
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11:21am Wed 3 Oct 12
lusorover
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11:35am Wed 3 Oct 12
I would like to see him make Givet captain and tell Murphy to shape up or settle for a place on the bench.
RachRovers
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11:40am Wed 3 Oct 12
er/planner leads to individuals arguing with each other on the field of play. This is a fundamental of all team sports.
Hendry OUT
BlueSkies
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11:58am Wed 3 Oct 12
French Rover wrote:What? A clean sheet, Frenchie? Ever the optimist eh?
angryandy wrote:I believe that it was Orr (not Dann) that bore the brunt of Givet's anger at some rubbish defending before half-time. I wonder if Orr will play tonight after this? Hope not. Rovers to win 3-0.
Relieved he has sorted things out, I wish the rest of the defence played with the same passion. Think I saw him having a go at his partner in crime Dann when the penalty was conceded!
Got me shirt ready, off to Forest this afternoon. Bring it on!
carlmc1
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11:58am Wed 3 Oct 12
dangerous dave wrote:I said in a comment after the Charlton match that we are carrying 3 players. In my opinion the three you have mentioned are the culprits. I honestly don't think Orr is anywhere near good enough for this level, Dann is getting caught out too much and Murphy has gone way past his sell by date.
Gael should have 'floored' Orr and Dann and also given the lazy Murphy an ear full none of them are up to the mark - Gael plays with passion unlike the rest of the defence!! OUT WITH HENDRY AGNEW SINGH VENKYS
Not too sure what options we have at centre half or full back, but we need to get the defence sorted out and quick.
juanbbien
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12:30pm Wed 3 Oct 12
walshy2866
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12:36pm Wed 3 Oct 12
What do you want , a team full of spineless yes-men who take substandard play as the norm and are carry on quietly or somebody who gives a fuc.k and wants the same commitment as he gives?
Probably was aimed at Orr or Dann, a right pair of wasters , only here for the money, cos the pair of em aren't good enough. Add to that, Lowe, Murphy and Dunn and you have 5 players (3 signed by k**n, 1 past it and 1 never good enough) who never say boo to a goose.
I'd be glad to see the back of the lot of em apart from Dunny, he deserves a role at the club if he wants it, being a local lad and a supporter too.
Don't come on here slagging Givet or Peds , both good servants to the club, Yes they get well paid but they've both pulled us out of the 5hit on numerous occasions.
Go on you 2 kn0beads, go and see how your superannuated pension pot that I'm paying for is totting up, just before you buy your bosses lunch then lick their ar$es all afternoon!
benal13
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12:41pm Wed 3 Oct 12
lusorover wrote:sitting on the bench would not bother murphy he only came to boost his pension fund as i said months ago, he was not interested against charlton , and by the way it was orr and dann having a go at givet as they were going off at half time maybe he told them some home truths about time i say !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Seems like Black has handled this professionally in the best interests of the Club.
I would like to see him make Givet captain and tell Murphy to shape up or settle for a place on the bench.
Phoenix From The Ashes
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1:32pm Wed 3 Oct 12
(.. Remember the days when he probably would of been told to train with the kids and then sold on the sly whilst we the fans would be told some career-ending porkies by the odious one.)
Can't wait for Forest tonight, let's leather them for six!
madrover
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1:56pm Wed 3 Oct 12
bburnrover
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1:58pm Wed 3 Oct 12
blazerafe
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2:14pm Wed 3 Oct 12
midas
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3:01pm Wed 3 Oct 12
Rovers 1495
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3:36pm Wed 3 Oct 12
French Rover wrote:3-0 and go second
angryandy wrote:I believe that it was Orr (not Dann) that bore the brunt of Givet's anger at some rubbish defending before half-time. I wonder if Orr will play tonight after this? Hope not. Rovers to win 3-0.
Relieved he has sorted things out, I wish the rest of the defence played with the same passion. Think I saw him having a go at his partner in crime Dann when the penalty was conceded!
ronnie clayton
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3:40pm Wed 3 Oct 12
juanbbien wrote:yes the club are paying another 8,000 pounds a week for what ?
Hendry was hired to sort out the defence but it seems it's being left to one of the players,come on Hendry you are getting paid to sort this out and if certain players are not performing put someone in who will,regardless of who they are.
a defensive coach.
defence is worse than last year.
get rid he was only in to be Keans drinking partner.
bring back the good old days
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5:07pm Wed 3 Oct 12
noddymcleod wrote:Quite right Noddy, guys talk as if only our lads have 'differences' of opinion during matches. Most teams most games have them.
Givet plays 100% and has a passionate commitment and loyalty, just what we need and if he's been rollicking Dann, who has been a let down, Orr, who sucked up to Kean and Murphy who has taken a big money pay cheque to be back in his beloved home region but hasn't the legs and has been idling round in midfield -then GOOD. Perhaps he can lay into Etu, too for good measure.
Any individual that can't take a bit of a ear bashin maybe is not in the 'right frame of mind' to be on the park.!
I like Gaels passion (even though I don't take the the common French), he represents to me the kind of player I have enjoyed way back when in the old second division campaigns.
merlinrabbit
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5:10pm Wed 3 Oct 12
Phoenix From The Ashes wrote:I said the same. Kean would have him standing in a corner whilst publically stating he wont play again till he apologises
Gael Givet is THE defender at Blackburn at the time being so this was brilliantly handled by Black, considering the circumstances. Givet is a leader, plays with commitment and desire, others would do well to learn from him tbh. Definitely should be made captain this season by the next manager.
(.. Remember the days when he probably would of been told to train with the kids and then sold on the sly whilst we the fans would be told some career-ending porkies by the odious one.)
Can't wait for Forest tonight, let's leather them for six!
merlinrabbit
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5:18pm Wed 3 Oct 12
gunishment
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6:12pm Wed 3 Oct 12
dangerous dave wrote:What has Singh done wrong out of interest? He's the only sensible thing Venky's have done since taking over from what I can see.
Gael should have 'floored' Orr and Dann and also given the lazy Murphy an ear full none of them are up to the mark - Gael plays with passion unlike the rest of the defence!!
OUT WITH HENDRY AGNEW SINGH VENKYS
77'sss
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6:52pm Wed 3 Oct 12
I said Orr wouldn't be rated in the top 40 off defenders in his position and not in the top 100 as a defender, he has no pace no sense of positional play and will always be second in a tackle In a 50/50 challenge
Givet is a good pro and is at best a top 40 courage yes, positional play yes
Pace no
Dann hasn't become a bad player overnight, he has lost confidence, through last season and is scared off putting a foot wrong because of his fellow players, you can't cover 2 positions in defence you do your job, and expect them to do theirs
As for left back is anyone's guess, Olson plays to far up the pitch
And your back to the Dann situation again
merlinrabbit
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7:20pm Wed 3 Oct 12
gunishment wrote:Are you joking? Shebby Singh is Kean in another guise. He is a Venkys man, wlll say anything to make friends and is clueless about football. Dont be fooled. He is an idiot and will cause more damage
dangerous dave wrote:What has Singh done wrong out of interest? He's the only sensible thing Venky's have done since taking over from what I can see.
Gael should have 'floored' Orr and Dann and also given the lazy Murphy an ear full none of them are up to the mark - Gael plays with passion unlike the rest of the defence!!
OUT WITH HENDRY AGNEW SINGH VENKYS
angryandy
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7:45pm Wed 3 Oct 12
French Rover wrote:Apologise FR for the confusion, but in my defence they both have a problem with being unable to defend and they both deserved to get a slapt!!!!
angryandy wrote:I believe that it was Orr (not Dann) that bore the brunt of Givet's anger at some rubbish defending before half-time. I wonder if Orr will play tonight after this? Hope not. Rovers to win 3-0.
Relieved he has sorted things out, I wish the rest of the defence played with the same passion. Think I saw him having a go at his partner in crime Dann when the penalty was conceded!
NICEONESUNSHINE,
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8:44pm Wed 3 Oct 12
walshy2866 wrote:I tell you what I want. I want players who when told to sh1t by the manager go and pick up a shovel. Not someone who goes off an sulks like a 6 year old. It's OK showing commitment but he needs to be disciplined.
To the 2 ar5eholes (probably work for the local council where behaving yourself is more important than actually being any good at your job!) who said Givet wants to grow up and do what he's told:-
What do you want , a team full of spineless yes-men who take substandard play as the norm and are carry on quietly or somebody who gives a fuc.k and wants the same commitment as he gives?
Probably was aimed at Orr or Dann, a right pair of wasters , only here for the money, cos the pair of em aren't good enough. Add to that, Lowe, Murphy and Dunn and you have 5 players (3 signed by k**n, 1 past it and 1 never good enough) who never say boo to a goose.
I'd be glad to see the back of the lot of em apart from Dunny, he deserves a role at the club if he wants it, being a local lad and a supporter too.
Don't come on here slagging Givet or Peds , both good servants to the club, Yes they get well paid but they've both pulled us out of the 5hit on numerous occasions.
Go on you 2 kn0beads, go and see how your superannuated pension pot that I'm paying for is totting up, just before you buy your bosses lunch then lick their ar$es all afternoon!
BTW I'm actual[y doing some consultancy work for a local council at the moment and you are right in one thing they are lazy but poorly paid. But better than being on the dole isn't it? .
handsj14 says...
10:13am Wed 3 Oct 12
Come on Rovers!!!