Telegraph manager poll: Your verdict on who should take over at Blackburn Rovers

10:10am Thursday 4th October 2012 in News Photograph of the Author By Andy Cryer, Blackburn Rovers reporter

Ian Holloway is your first choice to take over as Rovers manager Ian Holloway is your first choice to take over as Rovers manager

BLACKBURN Rovers supporters have sent an emphatic message to owners Venky’s in their search for a new manager with vastly experienced bosses topping the Lancashire Telegraph readers’ poll.

More than 700 votes were received in the space of two and a half days on who the club should target to succeed Steve Kean in the Ewood Park hot seat, with the results showing a strong call for a more established figure to guide Rovers back into the Premier League.

Blackpool’s charismatic boss Ian Holloway led the way with more than 20 per cent of the vote, with former Wolves man Mick McCarthy a close second with 17.5 per cent.

Former Spurs chief Harry Redknapp (6.8%), Real Madrid’s old boss Bernd Schuster (5.6%), ex-Charlton and West Ham number one Alan Curbishley (5.3%), Huddersfield’s ex-Rover Simon Grayson (4.9%) and Spaniard Rafa Benitez (4.2%) also featured in the top 10.

A lack of experience appears to have worked against Rovers’ Premier League winning skipper and the club’s apparent initial favourite, with the Tottenham technical director Tim Sherwood just receiving 1.4 per cent of the vote.

Former Manchester United ace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer received strong support towards the end of the poll, after it was reported he would be interested in the role, with a late surge taking him to joint fourth in the vote with 5.6%.

The 39-year-old is on the verge of taking Norwegian outfit Molde to their second successive title, having previously managed Manchester United reserves for three seasons.

Former Ewood darling Alan Shearer was one of the few to buck the ‘experience’ trend. He proved the most popular ‘legend’ to return as manager with 4.9% of the vote, while 3.5% felt caretaker boss Eric Black should be handed the reins.

With Rovers yet to start the process to find a new manager in earnest, the Lancashire Telegraph poll provides just an early snapshot of what supporters are feeling, with a wide range of names suggested.

New names are coming into contention all the time but the initial feeling among Rovers supporters appears to be that a wily old campaigner should be given the top job, with the club having suffered under managerial novice Kean over the past two years.

YOUR VERDICT

1 - Ian Holloway: 20.8% (148 votes)

2 - Mick McCarthy: 17.5% (125 votes)

3 - Harry Redknapp: 6.8% (49 votes)

4 - Bernd Schuster: 5.6% (40 votes)

5 - Ole G Solskjaer: 5.6% (40 votes)

6 - Alan Curbishley: 5.3% (38 votes)

7 - Alan Shearer: 4.9% (35 votes)

8 - Simon Grayson: 4.9% (35 votes)

9 - Rafa Benitez: 4.2% (30 votes)

10 - Eric Black: 3.5% (25 votes)

Also voted for: Kenny Dalglish (22 votes), Keith Hill (22), Tim Sherwood (10), Paulo Di Canio (10), Glen Hoddle (10), Garry Flitcroft (8), Michel Salgado (7), Billy Davies (5), Karl Robinson (5), Jurgen Klinsmann (5), Graeme Souness (5), Tugay (4), Henning Berg (4), Paul Dickov (4), Gary Neville (4), Steve Bruce (3), Christoph Daum (2), Ally McCoist (2), Roy Keane (2), Colin Hendry (2), Frank Rijkaard (2), Mike Newell (2), Phil Neville (1), Henrik Larsson (1), Iain Dowie (1), Slaven Bilic (1), Walter Smith (1) and Micky Mellon (1).

Comments (108)

10:16am Thu 4 Oct 12

Crow27 says...

I would be happy with that top 10 apart from;
Yo-yo McCarthy
Curbishley
Black
Redknapp would come.
For me, it would be Holloway or Ole.
I would be happy with that top 10 apart from; Yo-yo McCarthy Curbishley Black Redknapp would come. For me, it would be Holloway or Ole. Crow27

10:25am Thu 4 Oct 12

NickH1982 says...

Do not want Mick McCarthy.

Shuster for me.

surely Mcarthy didnt get that many votes
Do not want Mick McCarthy. Shuster for me. surely Mcarthy didnt get that many votes NickH1982

10:26am Thu 4 Oct 12

cathedral citi says...

Ole Gunnar solksjaer, PLEASE! I think he's proved himself in Norway, albeit with a smaller club!

Young and dynamic, he is hungry for success!

Give him a chance!
Ole Gunnar solksjaer, PLEASE! I think he's proved himself in Norway, albeit with a smaller club! Young and dynamic, he is hungry for success! Give him a chance! cathedral citi

10:31am Thu 4 Oct 12

StephenKean says...

What about me? Ive gone away, taken some time, and i can be better. I promise, Ive changed.
What about me? Ive gone away, taken some time, and i can be better. I promise, Ive changed. StephenKean

10:38am Thu 4 Oct 12

b12simon says...

StephenKean wrote:
What about me? Ive gone away, taken some time, and i can be better. I promise, Ive changed.
:oD
[quote][p][bold]StephenKean[/bold] wrote: What about me? Ive gone away, taken some time, and i can be better. I promise, Ive changed.[/p][/quote]:oD b12simon

10:39am Thu 4 Oct 12

kazz says...

Defo not mccarthy
Defo not mccarthy kazz

10:44am Thu 4 Oct 12

Ryanb74 says...

****, yeah Slaven Bilic - I've changed my mind, I want him!!!
****, yeah Slaven Bilic - I've changed my mind, I want him!!! Ryanb74

10:47am Thu 4 Oct 12

Rovers1975 says...

StephenKean wrote:
What about me? Ive gone away, taken some time, and i can be better. I promise, Ive changed.
Ok Steve. We all believe you if you say you've changed. Only because you've never lied in the past and been so honest with all of us. Plane? What plane?

My 1st choice would be be Benitez. High profile and straight out of the top draw. Still lives pretty local and might just be ready for a new challenge.
[quote][p][bold]StephenKean[/bold] wrote: What about me? Ive gone away, taken some time, and i can be better. I promise, Ive changed.[/p][/quote]Ok Steve. We all believe you if you say you've changed. Only because you've never lied in the past and been so honest with all of us. Plane? What plane? My 1st choice would be be Benitez. High profile and straight out of the top draw. Still lives pretty local and might just be ready for a new challenge. Rovers1975

10:51am Thu 4 Oct 12

Captain Dreckley says...

Please God not McCarthy.
Please God not McCarthy. Captain Dreckley

10:56am Thu 4 Oct 12

French Rover says...

The smart money this morning is going on Ole Gunnar taking over by Monday.....you can still get 6/5 on him but those are the shortest odds on anyone so far and if this carries on through the day they may stop taking bets..

Black is still second fav with Tim Sherwood slipping out to third. You can still get Holloway at 33-1 (so he is not coming) and Benitez is way out at 40-1 surprisingly.

So get your money on the Ole the former Red while you can....he looks tied-on for it now.
The smart money this morning is going on Ole Gunnar taking over by Monday.....you can still get 6/5 on him but those are the shortest odds on anyone so far and if this carries on through the day they may stop taking bets.. Black is still second fav with Tim Sherwood slipping out to third. You can still get Holloway at 33-1 (so he is not coming) and Benitez is way out at 40-1 surprisingly. So get your money on the Ole the former Red while you can....he looks tied-on for it now. French Rover

11:08am Thu 4 Oct 12

cassidyboom says...

Come on who voted for Steve Bruce, Ian Dowie, Ally McCoist, Walter Smith, Gary Flitcroft and Phil Neville(must be confused with his brother)??? They have to be fraudulent votes.... Ian Dowie tho hahaha
Come on who voted for Steve Bruce, Ian Dowie, Ally McCoist, Walter Smith, Gary Flitcroft and Phil Neville(must be confused with his brother)??? They have to be fraudulent votes.... Ian Dowie tho hahaha cassidyboom

11:09am Thu 4 Oct 12

hassy rvr says...

If he puts himself forward please let it be Ole Gunnar Solskjaer,I,ve been a stay away but rang up Saturday morning and purchased tickets for Wolves game with the right man in place would definately turn it into season tkts again.
If he puts himself forward please let it be Ole Gunnar Solskjaer,I,ve been a stay away but rang up Saturday morning and purchased tickets for Wolves game with the right man in place would definately turn it into season tkts again. hassy rvr

11:12am Thu 4 Oct 12

woz1974 says...

I would like to know who has been asked(supporters) ???? holloway has had 1 season in top flight management then relegated, hardly a great CV for the top flight division of this country is it ?? !!!!!!!
I would like to know who has been asked(supporters) ???? holloway has had 1 season in top flight management then relegated, hardly a great CV for the top flight division of this country is it ?? !!!!!!! woz1974

11:15am Thu 4 Oct 12

Tatts says...

Who voted for Phil Neville? Can only presume that it was Phil Neville himself or possibly Phil Neville's mum.
Who voted for Phil Neville? Can only presume that it was Phil Neville himself or possibly Phil Neville's mum. Tatts

11:16am Thu 4 Oct 12

Road Runner Road Runner says...

French Rover wrote:
The smart money this morning is going on Ole Gunnar taking over by Monday.....you can still get 6/5 on him but those are the shortest odds on anyone so far and if this carries on through the day they may stop taking bets..

Black is still second fav with Tim Sherwood slipping out to third. You can still get Holloway at 33-1 (so he is not coming) and Benitez is way out at 40-1 surprisingly.

So get your money on the Ole the former Red while you can....he looks tied-on for it now.
Morning Mr French.

OGS would be my choice pick of the bunch although B Scuhner is a very interesting prospect.

Holloway I would say is not a contender ?

Young, energetic and ambitious with a great track record in the game surely must give him the edge over say a Sherwood ?

Arte et labore
[quote][p][bold]French Rover[/bold] wrote: The smart money this morning is going on Ole Gunnar taking over by Monday.....you can still get 6/5 on him but those are the shortest odds on anyone so far and if this carries on through the day they may stop taking bets.. Black is still second fav with Tim Sherwood slipping out to third. You can still get Holloway at 33-1 (so he is not coming) and Benitez is way out at 40-1 surprisingly. So get your money on the Ole the former Red while you can....he looks tied-on for it now.[/p][/quote]Morning Mr French. OGS would be my choice pick of the bunch although B Scuhner is a very interesting prospect. Holloway I would say is not a contender ? Young, energetic and ambitious with a great track record in the game surely must give him the edge over say a Sherwood ? Arte et labore Road Runner Road Runner

11:19am Thu 4 Oct 12

woz1974 says...

Its all down to who is prepared to work with venky's, are they going to let the manager manage???
Its all down to who is prepared to work with venky's, are they going to let the manager manage??? woz1974

11:31am Thu 4 Oct 12

ewood1952 says...

Any off the above except Black never never . To close to that man SK.
Any off the above except Black never never . To close to that man SK. ewood1952

11:38am Thu 4 Oct 12

stefjam says...

Oh wow the interest! 700 hundred people voted whoopidooo
Oh wow the interest! 700 hundred people voted whoopidooo stefjam

11:39am Thu 4 Oct 12

Jansen_10 says...

Definitely not McCarthy.

Cryer's banging the McCarthy drum - but we want stability and good football!

OGS would be great. Redknapp would be incredible (but it wont happen due to location) and Pep Guardiola would be a dream come true!

More realistically, Schuster is a good shout
Definitely not McCarthy. Cryer's banging the McCarthy drum - but we want stability and good football! OGS would be great. Redknapp would be incredible (but it wont happen due to location) and Pep Guardiola would be a dream come true! More realistically, Schuster is a good shout Jansen_10

11:50am Thu 4 Oct 12

French Rover says...

Road Runner Road Runner wrote:
French Rover wrote:
The smart money this morning is going on Ole Gunnar taking over by Monday.....you can still get 6/5 on him but those are the shortest odds on anyone so far and if this carries on through the day they may stop taking bets..

Black is still second fav with Tim Sherwood slipping out to third. You can still get Holloway at 33-1 (so he is not coming) and Benitez is way out at 40-1 surprisingly.

So get your money on the Ole the former Red while you can....he looks tied-on for it now.
Morning Mr French.

OGS would be my choice pick of the bunch although B Scuhner is a very interesting prospect.

Holloway I would say is not a contender ?

Young, energetic and ambitious with a great track record in the game surely must give him the edge over say a Sherwood ?

Arte et labore
Hi Mr W.....yes it looks like OGS is the choice of the club and most of the fans on here also. Like you said he is young, energetic and ambitious and done just about everything on the field and is now looking to do the same off it. The Rovers would be the perfect move for him for his career advancement and to get him into the English game and he should be perfect for us. He is well respected and known globally in the football world....sounds like a match made in heaven! Or in Pune!
[quote][p][bold]Road Runner Road Runner[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]French Rover[/bold] wrote: The smart money this morning is going on Ole Gunnar taking over by Monday.....you can still get 6/5 on him but those are the shortest odds on anyone so far and if this carries on through the day they may stop taking bets.. Black is still second fav with Tim Sherwood slipping out to third. You can still get Holloway at 33-1 (so he is not coming) and Benitez is way out at 40-1 surprisingly. So get your money on the Ole the former Red while you can....he looks tied-on for it now.[/p][/quote]Morning Mr French. OGS would be my choice pick of the bunch although B Scuhner is a very interesting prospect. Holloway I would say is not a contender ? Young, energetic and ambitious with a great track record in the game surely must give him the edge over say a Sherwood ? Arte et labore[/p][/quote]Hi Mr W.....yes it looks like OGS is the choice of the club and most of the fans on here also. Like you said he is young, energetic and ambitious and done just about everything on the field and is now looking to do the same off it. The Rovers would be the perfect move for him for his career advancement and to get him into the English game and he should be perfect for us. He is well respected and known globally in the football world....sounds like a match made in heaven! Or in Pune! French Rover

11:55am Thu 4 Oct 12

formerover says...

Schuster end of. He has done it at the highest of levels, anyone else is second best.
Schuster end of. He has done it at the highest of levels, anyone else is second best. formerover

12:13pm Thu 4 Oct 12

Riverside 7 says...

I believe that the 'poll' gives the wrong impression as the likes of Ole Gunnar Solskjear and Bernd Schuster were not revealed as contenders until earlier this week.

I would be pleased with either of the above.

Please don't give it to Black or McCarthy.
I believe that the 'poll' gives the wrong impression as the likes of Ole Gunnar Solskjear and Bernd Schuster were not revealed as contenders until earlier this week. I would be pleased with either of the above. Please don't give it to Black or McCarthy. Riverside 7

12:23pm Thu 4 Oct 12

1simon_garner says...

Whoever comes in has to be able to make their own decisions and not be restricted like Homer was. ie, not being able to make subs after 75 mins, not playing a.n.other so he doesn't get appearance money etc.
needs someone who can stand up to Vankies and not be a yes man!
Whoever comes in has to be able to make their own decisions and not be restricted like Homer was. ie, not being able to make subs after 75 mins, not playing a.n.other so he doesn't get appearance money etc. needs someone who can stand up to Vankies and not be a yes man! 1simon_garner

12:36pm Thu 4 Oct 12

Brunzig says...

If McCarthy or Black are given the job we may as well give up now! **** poor choice of manager.
If McCarthy or Black are given the job we may as well give up now! **** poor choice of manager. Brunzig

12:39pm Thu 4 Oct 12

woz1974 says...

haha twitchknapp........d
oes he know anywhere north of watford gap ??
haha twitchknapp........d oes he know anywhere north of watford gap ?? woz1974

12:40pm Thu 4 Oct 12

bburnrover says...

When were we asked to pitch a vote? I cannot recall seeing the poll.

Glen Hoddle is the best of that bunch an intelligent tactician who quietly gets on with it.
Harry Redknapp also great man manager similar to Terry Venables not frightened to leave people out but good in the transfer market but can we afford him and Joe Jordan?
Holloway is a bit erratic at times but is always interesting so yes he will be good.

No to McCarthy he stood there match after match watching Wolves lose and did not have a clue how to remedy it bit like Black last night not a great tactician but a nice guy always honest but not up to the job,

Keane has also failed to deliver and should not be considered as he has an arrogant abrasive nature which we cannot afford at Ewood.

All the ex players -big no as none have broke any pots yet.

Mark Hughes- Why would he leave a top club to rejoin us? Pity he was a great boss.

Solsjar - He may be the man we should go for but would he come here? Young and hungry with an excellent track record.
When were we asked to pitch a vote? I cannot recall seeing the poll. Glen Hoddle is the best of that bunch an intelligent tactician who quietly gets on with it. Harry Redknapp also great man manager similar to Terry Venables not frightened to leave people out but good in the transfer market but can we afford him and Joe Jordan? Holloway is a bit erratic at times but is always interesting so yes he will be good. No to McCarthy he stood there match after match watching Wolves lose and did not have a clue how to remedy it bit like Black last night not a great tactician but a nice guy always honest but not up to the job, Keane has also failed to deliver and should not be considered as he has an arrogant abrasive nature which we cannot afford at Ewood. All the ex players -big no as none have broke any pots yet. Mark Hughes- Why would he leave a top club to rejoin us? Pity he was a great boss. Solsjar - He may be the man we should go for but would he come here? Young and hungry with an excellent track record. bburnrover

12:41pm Thu 4 Oct 12

sonny says...

I like most rovers fans didnt have any idea this vote was on, id have gone for olle gunner solksjaer 100%.

Holloways a weirdo and McCarthy's just a boring safe option.
I like most rovers fans didnt have any idea this vote was on, id have gone for olle gunner solksjaer 100%. Holloways a weirdo and McCarthy's just a boring safe option. sonny

12:47pm Thu 4 Oct 12

glp says...

Does not matter who us Rovers fans want for manager Venkys have shown no interest in our opinions and what we want. They were very happy with Kean and reportedly disappointed he resigned they will probably appoint another yes man. Until the chicken farmers show they have any interest or knowledge of how to run this wonderful club properly and not destroy it I will not be giving them any of my money or backing
Does not matter who us Rovers fans want for manager Venkys have shown no interest in our opinions and what we want. They were very happy with Kean and reportedly disappointed he resigned they will probably appoint another yes man. Until the chicken farmers show they have any interest or knowledge of how to run this wonderful club properly and not destroy it I will not be giving them any of my money or backing glp

12:48pm Thu 4 Oct 12

woz1974 says...

Im just thinkin back to the players linked with us, beckham, ronaldinho etc etc, we got modeste !!!
Im just thinkin back to the players linked with us, beckham, ronaldinho etc etc, we got modeste !!! woz1974

12:54pm Thu 4 Oct 12

A Darener says...

OGS ....ticks all the boxes. Plus his mentor Sir A F would be only a phone call away and we know how much Sir Alex loves the Rovers!
OGS ....ticks all the boxes. Plus his mentor Sir A F would be only a phone call away and we know how much Sir Alex loves the Rovers! A Darener

12:58pm Thu 4 Oct 12

roverfor60years says...

For me the over-riding priority is to sort out the management first. Get rid of the Mickey Mouse lot who are masquerading as management at the moment and do EVERYTHING possible to bring back John Williams and Tom Finn – with total authority. Then the club would be able to rebuild with confidence and without the meddling of people who haven’t a clue.

If that is not done, it really doesn’t matter which manager is brought in. Either he would be just another puppet – or he would pack his bags as soon as Mickey and his friends started poking their noses in. Either way they would be back where they started.

Bringing in players behind the manager’s back is madness.
For me the over-riding priority is to sort out the management first. Get rid of the Mickey Mouse lot who are masquerading as management at the moment and do EVERYTHING possible to bring back John Williams and Tom Finn – with total authority. Then the club would be able to rebuild with confidence and without the meddling of people who haven’t a clue. If that is not done, it really doesn’t matter which manager is brought in. Either he would be just another puppet – or he would pack his bags as soon as Mickey and his friends started poking their noses in. Either way they would be back where they started. Bringing in players behind the manager’s back is madness. roverfor60years

1:05pm Thu 4 Oct 12

revjon says...

I haven't a clue who I would want as manager. I know it will be a very difficult decision, and one that that will be controversial whoever it is. Whatever the outcome he needs time and to be supported by the fans.
At least it won't be you know who.
I haven't a clue who I would want as manager. I know it will be a very difficult decision, and one that that will be controversial whoever it is. Whatever the outcome he needs time and to be supported by the fans. At least it won't be you know who. revjon

1:14pm Thu 4 Oct 12

moh says...

revjon wrote:
I haven't a clue who I would want as manager. I know it will be a very difficult decision, and one that that will be controversial whoever it is. Whatever the outcome he needs time and to be supported by the fans. At least it won't be you know who.
Get Solskaer, from the names so far he sounds best option provided he comes to Blackburn.
[quote][p][bold]revjon[/bold] wrote: I haven't a clue who I would want as manager. I know it will be a very difficult decision, and one that that will be controversial whoever it is. Whatever the outcome he needs time and to be supported by the fans. At least it won't be you know who.[/p][/quote]Get Solskaer, from the names so far he sounds best option provided he comes to Blackburn. moh

1:38pm Thu 4 Oct 12

woz1974 says...

roverfor60years wrote:
For me the over-riding priority is to sort out the management first. Get rid of the Mickey Mouse lot who are masquerading as management at the moment and do EVERYTHING possible to bring back John Williams and Tom Finn – with total authority. Then the club would be able to rebuild with confidence and without the meddling of people who haven’t a clue.

If that is not done, it really doesn’t matter which manager is brought in. Either he would be just another puppet – or he would pack his bags as soon as Mickey and his friends started poking their noses in. Either way they would be back where they started.

Bringing in players behind the manager’s back is madness.
il agree williams did a fantastic job at this club......until we were sold, he sat down with the walker's family and sold it to venky's !!
[quote][p][bold]roverfor60years[/bold] wrote: For me the over-riding priority is to sort out the management first. Get rid of the Mickey Mouse lot who are masquerading as management at the moment and do EVERYTHING possible to bring back John Williams and Tom Finn – with total authority. Then the club would be able to rebuild with confidence and without the meddling of people who haven’t a clue. If that is not done, it really doesn’t matter which manager is brought in. Either he would be just another puppet – or he would pack his bags as soon as Mickey and his friends started poking their noses in. Either way they would be back where they started. Bringing in players behind the manager’s back is madness.[/p][/quote]il agree williams did a fantastic job at this club......until we were sold, he sat down with the walker's family and sold it to venky's !! woz1974

1:46pm Thu 4 Oct 12

zenoufthebirdcatcher says...

Since it is going to be Mme Desai who decides, forget logic and go for looks. We know that she likes bald headed Scotsmen. So, perhaps Kenny could shave his head, Holloway grow a Scottish accent or OGS do both. In reality though, she could go for anyone, however unsuitable, as none of the fan's choices will mean anything to her. We wait, therefore, upon the caprice of the Indian matriarch. That is my worry.
Since it is going to be Mme Desai who decides, forget logic and go for looks. We know that she likes bald headed Scotsmen. So, perhaps Kenny could shave his head, Holloway grow a Scottish accent or OGS do both. In reality though, she could go for anyone, however unsuitable, as none of the fan's choices will mean anything to her. We wait, therefore, upon the caprice of the Indian matriarch. That is my worry. zenoufthebirdcatcher

2:06pm Thu 4 Oct 12

RoversSwiss says...

Anyone but McCarthy, can't believe he got so many votes. Experienced! Experienced in failure!

Spoke to a Wolves fan, said McCarthy was terrible, various reasons. He said they have taken 28 million pounds from sales, spent 3 million. The parachute payment already in the back pocket. What would have happened at Rovers if Venkys had done that!

Surprised not more votes for Hill and Grayson.

Whoever they employ will be a risk, don't want another coach turned manager.
Anyone but McCarthy, can't believe he got so many votes. Experienced! Experienced in failure! Spoke to a Wolves fan, said McCarthy was terrible, various reasons. He said they have taken 28 million pounds from sales, spent 3 million. The parachute payment already in the back pocket. What would have happened at Rovers if Venkys had done that! Surprised not more votes for Hill and Grayson. Whoever they employ will be a risk, don't want another coach turned manager. RoversSwiss

2:10pm Thu 4 Oct 12

Wild Rover says...

What about A. Neebody, you have all said A.Neebody was better than SK often enough.
He has got to be our man...
Mind you they said he would be better than Sam, look where that got us
I think our next manager is already with us...
What about A. Neebody, you have all said A.Neebody was better than SK often enough. He has got to be our man... Mind you they said he would be better than Sam, look where that got us I think our next manager is already with us... Wild Rover

2:23pm Thu 4 Oct 12

roverfor60years says...

woz1974 wrote:
roverfor60years wrote:
For me the over-riding priority is to sort out the management first. Get rid of the Mickey Mouse lot who are masquerading as management at the moment and do EVERYTHING possible to bring back John Williams and Tom Finn – with total authority. Then the club would be able to rebuild with confidence and without the meddling of people who haven’t a clue.

If that is not done, it really doesn’t matter which manager is brought in. Either he would be just another puppet – or he would pack his bags as soon as Mickey and his friends started poking their noses in. Either way they would be back where they started.

Bringing in players behind the manager’s back is madness.
il agree williams did a fantastic job at this club......until we were sold, he sat down with the walker's family and sold it to venky's !!
They were all taken in by the false promises, empty assurances and deceit of the Venky's/Anderson. But that does not detract from the excellent way the club was managed before that fateful day.
[quote][p][bold]woz1974[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]roverfor60years[/bold] wrote: For me the over-riding priority is to sort out the management first. Get rid of the Mickey Mouse lot who are masquerading as management at the moment and do EVERYTHING possible to bring back John Williams and Tom Finn – with total authority. Then the club would be able to rebuild with confidence and without the meddling of people who haven’t a clue. If that is not done, it really doesn’t matter which manager is brought in. Either he would be just another puppet – or he would pack his bags as soon as Mickey and his friends started poking their noses in. Either way they would be back where they started. Bringing in players behind the manager’s back is madness.[/p][/quote]il agree williams did a fantastic job at this club......until we were sold, he sat down with the walker's family and sold it to venky's !![/p][/quote]They were all taken in by the false promises, empty assurances and deceit of the Venky's/Anderson. But that does not detract from the excellent way the club was managed before that fateful day. roverfor60years

2:29pm Thu 4 Oct 12

French Rover says...

Wild Rover wrote:
What about A. Neebody, you have all said A.Neebody was better than SK often enough.
He has got to be our man...
Mind you they said he would be better than Sam, look where that got us
I think our next manager is already with us...
quite funny WR - bet they will be dancing in the streets of Raith again tonight over that one....

One thing for sure the decision won't be Black and White - nor Black and Shearer either....maybe Black and Decker?
[quote][p][bold]Wild Rover[/bold] wrote: What about A. Neebody, you have all said A.Neebody was better than SK often enough. He has got to be our man... Mind you they said he would be better than Sam, look where that got us I think our next manager is already with us...[/p][/quote]quite funny WR - bet they will be dancing in the streets of Raith again tonight over that one.... One thing for sure the decision won't be Black and White - nor Black and Shearer either....maybe Black and Decker? French Rover

2:39pm Thu 4 Oct 12

stick to football says...

Been watching Rovers long enough to know that whoever is appointed will need TIME and PATIENCE from the Fans.

No one who is appointed will have been the first choice of everyone but we have got to learn to trust that they will get it right (one cant change the past but must look forward with optimism)

Rightly the fans have been carping for so long many have forgotten the good days at Ewood but they can return just dont expect an instant run of victories.
Howver we are well placed and a win on Saturday will put the smaile back on many faces.
Been watching Rovers long enough to know that whoever is appointed will need TIME and PATIENCE from the Fans. No one who is appointed will have been the first choice of everyone but we have got to learn to trust that they will get it right (one cant change the past but must look forward with optimism) Rightly the fans have been carping for so long many have forgotten the good days at Ewood but they can return just dont expect an instant run of victories. Howver we are well placed and a win on Saturday will put the smaile back on many faces. stick to football

2:40pm Thu 4 Oct 12

BJS says...

A list of who the contenders have as agents would help!
A list of who the contenders have as agents would help! BJS

2:48pm Thu 4 Oct 12

blueblooded says...

Schuster then ole for me.. Holloway if all else fails to get first two.

NO TO MCCARTHY, BLACK, SHERWOOD, SHEARER, BERG or KEANE.

Redknapp wont come.
Schuster then ole for me.. Holloway if all else fails to get first two. NO TO MCCARTHY, BLACK, SHERWOOD, SHEARER, BERG or KEANE. Redknapp wont come. blueblooded

2:58pm Thu 4 Oct 12

handyamBRFC says...

We need a good experienced manager with contacts in the game at a higher level.
I don't think we should go for a small league manager as we are a bigger club and hopefully bound for the Premier league.
I know many individuals are being bandied about...!!
I wouldn't bet against a Scottish manager as there's many about.....!!!


OK.......but how about.........

Graeme Souness
knows the game, has the contacts, influential & strong.
been there and done it as a player and manager

Gordon Strachen
similar to above......
knows the game, has the contacts, respected man.
been there and done it as a player and manager

Derek Fazakerly
ex player, coached at higher levels in the game
know BRFC very well......!!!
We need a good experienced manager with contacts in the game at a higher level. I don't think we should go for a small league manager as we are a bigger club and hopefully bound for the Premier league. I know many individuals are being bandied about...!! I wouldn't bet against a Scottish manager as there's many about.....!!! OK.......but how about......... Graeme Souness knows the game, has the contacts, influential & strong. been there and done it as a player and manager Gordon Strachen similar to above...... knows the game, has the contacts, respected man. been there and done it as a player and manager Derek Fazakerly ex player, coached at higher levels in the game know BRFC very well......!!! handyamBRFC

3:08pm Thu 4 Oct 12

handyamBRFC says...

maybe we should try
a German or someone from or with experience in Europe ...
A German as long as they bring the German mentality....!
A European as long as they bring along the flair.....!!

and sorry but no southerners....i mean eastenders...londene
rs....!
they dont understand football above Watford gap.........TRUE.

Its sad to say, we dont really have any Lancashire lads who know the game and have the experience of managing a top club.
maybe we should try a German or someone from or with experience in Europe ... A German as long as they bring the German mentality....! A European as long as they bring along the flair.....!! and sorry but no southerners....i mean eastenders...londene rs....! they dont understand football above Watford gap.........TRUE. Its sad to say, we dont really have any Lancashire lads who know the game and have the experience of managing a top club. handyamBRFC

3:15pm Thu 4 Oct 12

earwego says...

handyamBRFC wrote:
We need a good experienced manager with contacts in the game at a higher level.
I don't think we should go for a small league manager as we are a bigger club and hopefully bound for the Premier league.
I know many individuals are being bandied about...!!
I wouldn't bet against a Scottish manager as there's many about.....!!!


OK.......but how about.........

Graeme Souness
knows the game, has the contacts, influential & strong.
been there and done it as a player and manager

Gordon Strachen
similar to above......
knows the game, has the contacts, respected man.
been there and done it as a player and manager

Derek Fazakerly
ex player, coached at higher levels in the game
know BRFC very well......!!!
I cant understand a word Strachen says,how are all these Portugeezers going to understand him.
[quote][p][bold]handyamBRFC[/bold] wrote: We need a good experienced manager with contacts in the game at a higher level. I don't think we should go for a small league manager as we are a bigger club and hopefully bound for the Premier league. I know many individuals are being bandied about...!! I wouldn't bet against a Scottish manager as there's many about.....!!! OK.......but how about......... Graeme Souness knows the game, has the contacts, influential & strong. been there and done it as a player and manager Gordon Strachen similar to above...... knows the game, has the contacts, respected man. been there and done it as a player and manager Derek Fazakerly ex player, coached at higher levels in the game know BRFC very well......!!![/p][/quote]I cant understand a word Strachen says,how are all these Portugeezers going to understand him. earwego

3:16pm Thu 4 Oct 12

Is Eckersley playing? says...

roverfor60years wrote:
For me the over-riding priority is to sort out the management first. Get rid of the Mickey Mouse lot who are masquerading as management at the moment and do EVERYTHING possible to bring back John Williams and Tom Finn – with total authority. Then the club would be able to rebuild with confidence and without the meddling of people who haven’t a clue.

If that is not done, it really doesn’t matter which manager is brought in. Either he would be just another puppet – or he would pack his bags as soon as Mickey and his friends started poking their noses in. Either way they would be back where they started.

Bringing in players behind the manager’s back is madness.
Tell you what, I can't wait for the blogs after the new man is appointed - especially if the madame comes up with a plonker we've never heard of!
[quote][p][bold]roverfor60years[/bold] wrote: For me the over-riding priority is to sort out the management first. Get rid of the Mickey Mouse lot who are masquerading as management at the moment and do EVERYTHING possible to bring back John Williams and Tom Finn – with total authority. Then the club would be able to rebuild with confidence and without the meddling of people who haven’t a clue. If that is not done, it really doesn’t matter which manager is brought in. Either he would be just another puppet – or he would pack his bags as soon as Mickey and his friends started poking their noses in. Either way they would be back where they started. Bringing in players behind the manager’s back is madness.[/p][/quote]Tell you what, I can't wait for the blogs after the new man is appointed - especially if the madame comes up with a plonker we've never heard of! Is Eckersley playing?

3:21pm Thu 4 Oct 12

oreilly21 says...

I would like to see Mick McCarthy get the job, he has the right credentials and was doing a lot better with a bad wolves team than his successor did.
OGS would be a good choice also, he has done well in Norway and now is right time to step up to this level. a good relationship with United is no harm either.
The calls for Keith Hill are worrying me, his win percentage of 28% with Barnsley doesn't say to me he has the ability to get us promoted.
SImon Grayson would be a great shout also. he has done well everywhere he has gone.
Roy Keane would a high profile name and would bring some good discipline and direction to the club
I would like to see Mick McCarthy get the job, he has the right credentials and was doing a lot better with a bad wolves team than his successor did. OGS would be a good choice also, he has done well in Norway and now is right time to step up to this level. a good relationship with United is no harm either. The calls for Keith Hill are worrying me, his win percentage of 28% with Barnsley doesn't say to me he has the ability to get us promoted. SImon Grayson would be a great shout also. he has done well everywhere he has gone. Roy Keane would a high profile name and would bring some good discipline and direction to the club oreilly21

3:22pm Thu 4 Oct 12

benal13 says...

French Rover wrote:
Wild Rover wrote:
What about A. Neebody, you have all said A.Neebody was better than SK often enough.
He has got to be our man...
Mind you they said he would be better than Sam, look where that got us
I think our next manager is already with us...
quite funny WR - bet they will be dancing in the streets of Raith again tonight over that one....

One thing for sure the decision won't be Black and White - nor Black and Shearer either....maybe Black and Decker?
it could be BLACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!
[quote][p][bold]French Rover[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Wild Rover[/bold] wrote: What about A. Neebody, you have all said A.Neebody was better than SK often enough. He has got to be our man... Mind you they said he would be better than Sam, look where that got us I think our next manager is already with us...[/p][/quote]quite funny WR - bet they will be dancing in the streets of Raith again tonight over that one.... One thing for sure the decision won't be Black and White - nor Black and Shearer either....maybe Black and Decker?[/p][/quote]it could be BLACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!! benal13

3:39pm Thu 4 Oct 12

ROVERSCAN says...

Your all in cloud cuckoo land naming this guy and that guy, the new managers there at this present time, its BLACK and why??? he`s not costing any money,
The Venks dont want to spend any money, and the names mentioned in your pole aint gonna come without a few quid in the pot to buy there own players, Its not hard top work out SIMPLES!!!!!!!!!!
Your all in cloud cuckoo land naming this guy and that guy, the new managers there at this present time, its BLACK and why??? he`s not costing any money, The Venks dont want to spend any money, and the names mentioned in your pole aint gonna come without a few quid in the pot to buy there own players, Its not hard top work out SIMPLES!!!!!!!!!! ROVERSCAN

3:57pm Thu 4 Oct 12

Sam-the-Man says...

I know 2 games are not enough to judge Black on but it goes beyond that. He’s been employed by BRFC since January and I think that was long enough to form an opinion of what was needed to make Rovers a better team. Most of us agree we should play two up front almost every home game, we all know our defence needed strengthening, plus we need at least one attacking midfielder and the substitutions...well
!

So after 9 months Black never felt strong enough to have a quiet word with Gollum (sorry I just refuse to use his name) or he agreed with everything that was happening.

So either way that’s a no, no from me. He may, one day, make a fantastic manager but his actions (or lack of) prove to me he is not the man we need right now.

Pay Redknapp £1M for the next 9 months add a £2M bonus if he gets us promoted. In the meantime we can look for someone who can take us further once this has been achieved.

Let’s face it Redknapp won't need to move home because he know the job is only till next summer and if he doesn’t get us promoted then we are in the brown stuff for a long time, so £3M is small price to pay.
I know 2 games are not enough to judge Black on but it goes beyond that. He’s been employed by BRFC since January and I think that was long enough to form an opinion of what was needed to make Rovers a better team. Most of us agree we should play two up front almost every home game, we all know our defence needed strengthening, plus we need at least one attacking midfielder and the substitutions...well ! So after 9 months Black never felt strong enough to have a quiet word with Gollum (sorry I just refuse to use his name) or he agreed with everything that was happening. So either way that’s a no, no from me. He may, one day, make a fantastic manager but his actions (or lack of) prove to me he is not the man we need right now. Pay Redknapp £1M for the next 9 months add a £2M bonus if he gets us promoted. In the meantime we can look for someone who can take us further once this has been achieved. Let’s face it Redknapp won't need to move home because he know the job is only till next summer and if he doesn’t get us promoted then we are in the brown stuff for a long time, so £3M is small price to pay. Sam-the-Man

3:59pm Thu 4 Oct 12

Sam-the-Man says...

Tatts wrote:
Who voted for Phil Neville? Can only presume that it was Phil Neville himself or possibly Phil Neville's mum.
Or his dad.... Neville Neville!
[quote][p][bold]Tatts[/bold] wrote: Who voted for Phil Neville? Can only presume that it was Phil Neville himself or possibly Phil Neville's mum.[/p][/quote]Or his dad.... Neville Neville! Sam-the-Man

3:59pm Thu 4 Oct 12

jogalot says...

ROVERSCAN wrote:
Your all in cloud cuckoo land naming this guy and that guy, the new managers there at this present time, its BLACK and why??? he`s not costing any money,
The Venks dont want to spend any money, and the names mentioned in your pole aint gonna come without a few quid in the pot to buy there own players, Its not hard top work out SIMPLES!!!!!!!!!!
Just when I was feeling optimistic, you've gone and spoilt it. Trouble is, you're probably right :-(
[quote][p][bold]ROVERSCAN[/bold] wrote: Your all in cloud cuckoo land naming this guy and that guy, the new managers there at this present time, its BLACK and why??? he`s not costing any money, The Venks dont want to spend any money, and the names mentioned in your pole aint gonna come without a few quid in the pot to buy there own players, Its not hard top work out SIMPLES!!!!!!!!!![/p][/quote]Just when I was feeling optimistic, you've gone and spoilt it. Trouble is, you're probably right :-( jogalot

4:06pm Thu 4 Oct 12

jogalot says...

Sam-the-Man wrote:
I know 2 games are not enough to judge Black on but it goes beyond that. He’s been employed by BRFC since January and I think that was long enough to form an opinion of what was needed to make Rovers a better team. Most of us agree we should play two up front almost every home game, we all know our defence needed strengthening, plus we need at least one attacking midfielder and the substitutions...well

!

So after 9 months Black never felt strong enough to have a quiet word with Gollum (sorry I just refuse to use his name) or he agreed with everything that was happening.

So either way that’s a no, no from me. He may, one day, make a fantastic manager but his actions (or lack of) prove to me he is not the man we need right now.

Pay Redknapp £1M for the next 9 months add a £2M bonus if he gets us promoted. In the meantime we can look for someone who can take us further once this has been achieved.

Let’s face it Redknapp won't need to move home because he know the job is only till next summer and if he doesn’t get us promoted then we are in the brown stuff for a long time, so £3M is small price to pay.
I agree about Black, he's been right next to Kean all along and Kean appointed him and trusted him, so any influence he had wasn't very good, was it?

I can only see Harry taking the job if he was promised money to spend. He can wheel and deal but I can't see him trading any of the squad and getting great players in exchange. And if he is promised money he will only leave Rovers in debt and with more financial problems that they already have, imho. He has a track record of leaving clubs in the lurch. Spurs managed to get rid before got the chance.
[quote][p][bold]Sam-the-Man[/bold] wrote: I know 2 games are not enough to judge Black on but it goes beyond that. He’s been employed by BRFC since January and I think that was long enough to form an opinion of what was needed to make Rovers a better team. Most of us agree we should play two up front almost every home game, we all know our defence needed strengthening, plus we need at least one attacking midfielder and the substitutions...well ! So after 9 months Black never felt strong enough to have a quiet word with Gollum (sorry I just refuse to use his name) or he agreed with everything that was happening. So either way that’s a no, no from me. He may, one day, make a fantastic manager but his actions (or lack of) prove to me he is not the man we need right now. Pay Redknapp £1M for the next 9 months add a £2M bonus if he gets us promoted. In the meantime we can look for someone who can take us further once this has been achieved. Let’s face it Redknapp won't need to move home because he know the job is only till next summer and if he doesn’t get us promoted then we are in the brown stuff for a long time, so £3M is small price to pay.[/p][/quote]I agree about Black, he's been right next to Kean all along and Kean appointed him and trusted him, so any influence he had wasn't very good, was it? I can only see Harry taking the job if he was promised money to spend. He can wheel and deal but I can't see him trading any of the squad and getting great players in exchange. And if he is promised money he will only leave Rovers in debt and with more financial problems that they already have, imho. He has a track record of leaving clubs in the lurch. Spurs managed to get rid before got the chance. jogalot

4:29pm Thu 4 Oct 12

FannyTickler says...

Some fella called Judan Ali is lurking in the shadows.. don't bet against him. Venky's have shafted you before, I can see them doing it again.
Some fella called Judan Ali is lurking in the shadows.. don't bet against him. Venky's have shafted you before, I can see them doing it again. FannyTickler

4:49pm Thu 4 Oct 12

ronnie clayton says...

Sam-the-Man wrote:
Tatts wrote:
Who voted for Phil Neville? Can only presume that it was Phil Neville himself or possibly Phil Neville's mum.
Or his dad.... Neville Neville!
his dad had a stutter !
[quote][p][bold]Sam-the-Man[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Tatts[/bold] wrote: Who voted for Phil Neville? Can only presume that it was Phil Neville himself or possibly Phil Neville's mum.[/p][/quote]Or his dad.... Neville Neville![/p][/quote]his dad had a stutter ! ronnie clayton

5:00pm Thu 4 Oct 12

pbirty says...

ROVERSCAN wrote:
Your all in cloud cuckoo land naming this guy and that guy, the new managers there at this present time, its BLACK and why??? he`s not costing any money,
The Venks dont want to spend any money, and the names mentioned in your pole aint gonna come without a few quid in the pot to buy there own players, Its not hard top work out SIMPLES!!!!!!!!!!
rhodes 8 mill? i think(hope) they have realised that they need to invest to reach the mega bucks of the premier league. dont forget about how much clubs will get due to the new t.v. deal.i hope for o.g.s. myself. but saying that i wouldnt be surprised if venkys do something wrong.they have an excellent track record for it.
[quote][p][bold]ROVERSCAN[/bold] wrote: Your all in cloud cuckoo land naming this guy and that guy, the new managers there at this present time, its BLACK and why??? he`s not costing any money, The Venks dont want to spend any money, and the names mentioned in your pole aint gonna come without a few quid in the pot to buy there own players, Its not hard top work out SIMPLES!!!!!!!!!![/p][/quote]rhodes 8 mill? i think(hope) they have realised that they need to invest to reach the mega bucks of the premier league. dont forget about how much clubs will get due to the new t.v. deal.i hope for o.g.s. myself. but saying that i wouldnt be surprised if venkys do something wrong.they have an excellent track record for it. pbirty

5:09pm Thu 4 Oct 12

DirtyHarry says...

http://www.telegraph
.co.uk/sport/footbal
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sed-by-the-idea-of-a
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Oh please let this be true, I would laugh so hard I'd need surgery! The circus begins again!!!!!!
http://www.telegraph .co.uk/sport/footbal l/teams/blackburn-ro vers/9585438/We-shou ld-not-be-too-surpri sed-by-the-idea-of-a -Venkys-Roy-Keane-do uble-act-at-Blackbur n.html Oh please let this be true, I would laugh so hard I'd need surgery! The circus begins again!!!!!! DirtyHarry

5:48pm Thu 4 Oct 12

MatthewCA says...

Who is really like to come to blackburn - Give the list of Managers who applied and wish list from Shabby too. Mick McCarthy once told he dosen't like to coach in Championship teams. then why he stay in the list. so it is a fantasy list. and blackpool manager is doing good with the club, in this mid season, i don't think so he will jump just for money and fame.

All the above names are not applied, they all are waitng near to there telephone with there BIG EGO. none of the listed ex-managers strongly come out to help - for last two matchs.

We need one experianced BOSS who can manage , control , build players and support FANS on the ground, not in the board room.

There is surely a big lobby running around the city and in venky's head also. make sure venky will fullfill the demand with the fans. But Fans always choose the BIG NAMES , but they will fail in this championship hardwork part. we don't need fashion show , we need to win the game.
Who is really like to come to blackburn - Give the list of Managers who applied and wish list from Shabby too. Mick McCarthy once told he dosen't like to coach in Championship teams. then why he stay in the list. so it is a fantasy list. and blackpool manager is doing good with the club, in this mid season, i don't think so he will jump just for money and fame. All the above names are not applied, they all are waitng near to there telephone with there BIG EGO. none of the listed ex-managers strongly come out to help - for last two matchs. We need one experianced BOSS who can manage , control , build players and support FANS on the ground, not in the board room. There is surely a big lobby running around the city and in venky's head also. make sure venky will fullfill the demand with the fans. But Fans always choose the BIG NAMES , but they will fail in this championship hardwork part. we don't need fashion show , we need to win the game. MatthewCA

6:03pm Thu 4 Oct 12

Rovers1975 says...

ROVERSCAN wrote:
Your all in cloud cuckoo land naming this guy and that guy, the new managers there at this present time, its BLACK and why??? he`s not costing any money,
The Venks dont want to spend any money, and the names mentioned in your pole aint gonna come without a few quid in the pot to buy there own players, Its not hard top work out SIMPLES!!!!!!!!!!
Very true...they are well capable of keeping Black because he is the cheap option. Black however clearly has some dignity and self pride and I'm sure if he thought he wasn't upto the job would hold his hands up and say so. Plus, he wouldn't want to go through the hell that lying, in denial, truth manipulating, rhino skinned, propaganda king of spin Kean went through.
[quote][p][bold]ROVERSCAN[/bold] wrote: Your all in cloud cuckoo land naming this guy and that guy, the new managers there at this present time, its BLACK and why??? he`s not costing any money, The Venks dont want to spend any money, and the names mentioned in your pole aint gonna come without a few quid in the pot to buy there own players, Its not hard top work out SIMPLES!!!!!!!!!![/p][/quote]Very true...they are well capable of keeping Black because he is the cheap option. Black however clearly has some dignity and self pride and I'm sure if he thought he wasn't upto the job would hold his hands up and say so. Plus, he wouldn't want to go through the hell that lying, in denial, truth manipulating, rhino skinned, propaganda king of spin Kean went through. Rovers1975

6:08pm Thu 4 Oct 12

jimmyth38 says...

Crow27 wrote:
I would be happy with that top 10 apart from;
Yo-yo McCarthy
Curbishley
Black
Redknapp would come.
For me, it would be Holloway or Ole.
Hopefully I am the first to post this but the club have been in contact with Chris Sutton, I for one would approve if this ends up being the case. Much better option than Ole IMO for a young manager.
[quote][p][bold]Crow27[/bold] wrote: I would be happy with that top 10 apart from; Yo-yo McCarthy Curbishley Black Redknapp would come. For me, it would be Holloway or Ole.[/p][/quote]Hopefully I am the first to post this but the club have been in contact with Chris Sutton, I for one would approve if this ends up being the case. Much better option than Ole IMO for a young manager. jimmyth38

6:27pm Thu 4 Oct 12

burnleyglentoran says...

Ian Holloway wouldn't entertain coming to Bol-Ewood

Why would he want to take a step down!!!?


BRKFC - JUST A LAUGHING STOCK NEAR SHADSWORTH!!!!!!!!
Ian Holloway wouldn't entertain coming to Bol-Ewood Why would he want to take a step down!!!? BRKFC - JUST A LAUGHING STOCK NEAR SHADSWORTH!!!!!!!! burnleyglentoran

6:28pm Thu 4 Oct 12

willhelmrover98 says...

Benitez for me. Would Be sooooo good!
Benitez
Ole
Holloway
Then Redknapp. (but he wouldnt come.) :(
Benitez for me. Would Be sooooo good! Benitez Ole Holloway Then Redknapp. (but he wouldnt come.) :( willhelmrover98

6:29pm Thu 4 Oct 12

ewoodsaythat says...

What about Pep Guardiola? He's currently not working? No mention of him.
What about Pep Guardiola? He's currently not working? No mention of him. ewoodsaythat

6:42pm Thu 4 Oct 12

hugofakenham says...

ewoodsaythat wrote:
What about Pep Guardiola? He's currently not working? No mention of him.
or Brian Laws
[quote][p][bold]ewoodsaythat[/bold] wrote: What about Pep Guardiola? He's currently not working? No mention of him.[/p][/quote]or Brian Laws hugofakenham

6:42pm Thu 4 Oct 12

Ovais789 says...

I've been saying Ole Gunnar since Allardyce got sacked (as well as Souness & Tugay combo)

Uu the way did nobody vote Tugay?
I've been saying Ole Gunnar since Allardyce got sacked (as well as Souness & Tugay combo) Uu the way did nobody vote Tugay? Ovais789

6:52pm Thu 4 Oct 12

azza234 says...

bburnrover wrote:
When were we asked to pitch a vote? I cannot recall seeing the poll.

Glen Hoddle is the best of that bunch an intelligent tactician who quietly gets on with it.
Harry Redknapp also great man manager similar to Terry Venables not frightened to leave people out but good in the transfer market but can we afford him and Joe Jordan?
Holloway is a bit erratic at times but is always interesting so yes he will be good.

No to McCarthy he stood there match after match watching Wolves lose and did not have a clue how to remedy it bit like Black last night not a great tactician but a nice guy always honest but not up to the job,

Keane has also failed to deliver and should not be considered as he has an arrogant abrasive nature which we cannot afford at Ewood.

All the ex players -big no as none have broke any pots yet.

Mark Hughes- Why would he leave a top club to rejoin us? Pity he was a great boss.

Solsjar - He may be the man we should go for but would he come here? Young and hungry with an excellent track record.
harry is ment to be 1 of the fav's to take the job at QPR from sparky
[quote][p][bold]bburnrover[/bold] wrote: When were we asked to pitch a vote? I cannot recall seeing the poll. Glen Hoddle is the best of that bunch an intelligent tactician who quietly gets on with it. Harry Redknapp also great man manager similar to Terry Venables not frightened to leave people out but good in the transfer market but can we afford him and Joe Jordan? Holloway is a bit erratic at times but is always interesting so yes he will be good. No to McCarthy he stood there match after match watching Wolves lose and did not have a clue how to remedy it bit like Black last night not a great tactician but a nice guy always honest but not up to the job, Keane has also failed to deliver and should not be considered as he has an arrogant abrasive nature which we cannot afford at Ewood. All the ex players -big no as none have broke any pots yet. Mark Hughes- Why would he leave a top club to rejoin us? Pity he was a great boss. Solsjar - He may be the man we should go for but would he come here? Young and hungry with an excellent track record.[/p][/quote]harry is ment to be 1 of the fav's to take the job at QPR from sparky azza234

6:57pm Thu 4 Oct 12

Is Eckersley playing? says...

Sam-the-Man wrote:
I know 2 games are not enough to judge Black on but it goes beyond that. He’s been employed by BRFC since January and I think that was long enough to form an opinion of what was needed to make Rovers a better team. Most of us agree we should play two up front almost every home game, we all know our defence needed strengthening, plus we need at least one attacking midfielder and the substitutions...well

!

So after 9 months Black never felt strong enough to have a quiet word with Gollum (sorry I just refuse to use his name) or he agreed with everything that was happening.

So either way that’s a no, no from me. He may, one day, make a fantastic manager but his actions (or lack of) prove to me he is not the man we need right now.

Pay Redknapp £1M for the next 9 months add a £2M bonus if he gets us promoted. In the meantime we can look for someone who can take us further once this has been achieved.

Let’s face it Redknapp won't need to move home because he know the job is only till next summer and if he doesn’t get us promoted then we are in the brown stuff for a long time, so £3M is small price to pay.
Good post. I agree with every line.
Chuck your hat in the ring!
[quote][p][bold]Sam-the-Man[/bold] wrote: I know 2 games are not enough to judge Black on but it goes beyond that. He’s been employed by BRFC since January and I think that was long enough to form an opinion of what was needed to make Rovers a better team. Most of us agree we should play two up front almost every home game, we all know our defence needed strengthening, plus we need at least one attacking midfielder and the substitutions...well ! So after 9 months Black never felt strong enough to have a quiet word with Gollum (sorry I just refuse to use his name) or he agreed with everything that was happening. So either way that’s a no, no from me. He may, one day, make a fantastic manager but his actions (or lack of) prove to me he is not the man we need right now. Pay Redknapp £1M for the next 9 months add a £2M bonus if he gets us promoted. In the meantime we can look for someone who can take us further once this has been achieved. Let’s face it Redknapp won't need to move home because he know the job is only till next summer and if he doesn’t get us promoted then we are in the brown stuff for a long time, so £3M is small price to pay.[/p][/quote]Good post. I agree with every line. Chuck your hat in the ring! Is Eckersley playing?

7:06pm Thu 4 Oct 12

smellthecoffee says...

hassy rvr wrote:
If he puts himself forward please let it be Ole Gunnar Solskjaer,I,ve been a stay away but rang up Saturday morning and purchased tickets for Wolves game with the right man in place would definately turn it into season tkts again.
u his agent ready for a big payday by any chance?
[quote][p][bold]hassy rvr[/bold] wrote: If he puts himself forward please let it be Ole Gunnar Solskjaer,I,ve been a stay away but rang up Saturday morning and purchased tickets for Wolves game with the right man in place would definately turn it into season tkts again.[/p][/quote]u his agent ready for a big payday by any chance? smellthecoffee

7:07pm Thu 4 Oct 12

goldfinger59 says...

It all boils down to do you risk an unproven manager or go for an experienced one, or to put it another way do you want results instantly or wait till the new manager gets his type of players in the transfer window, which could mean no promotion this season and that would be risky.
It all boils down to do you risk an unproven manager or go for an experienced one, or to put it another way do you want results instantly or wait till the new manager gets his type of players in the transfer window, which could mean no promotion this season and that would be risky. goldfinger59

7:13pm Thu 4 Oct 12

RUinsane says...

One thing is for certain for me. If the next manager is Mick Mcarthy, or Roy Keane, I'm gonna find something else to do with my time. Christ I even put up with nearly two years of Kean, Any one of them 2 appointments would see me starting my very own Venkys out protest. The shame, who voted are you sure smell the cofee didn't vote 600 times. Brassed off :0(
One thing is for certain for me. If the next manager is Mick Mcarthy, or Roy Keane, I'm gonna find something else to do with my time. Christ I even put up with nearly two years of Kean, Any one of them 2 appointments would see me starting my very own Venkys out protest. The shame, who voted are you sure smell the cofee didn't vote 600 times. Brassed off :0( RUinsane

7:29pm Thu 4 Oct 12

ROVERSPAL1 says...

glp wrote:
Does not matter who us Rovers fans want for manager Venkys have shown no interest in our opinions and what we want. They were very happy with Kean and reportedly disappointed he resigned they will probably appoint another yes man. Until the chicken farmers show they have any interest or knowledge of how to run this wonderful club properly and not destroy it I will not be giving them any of my money or backing
YES AND YOU WILL PAY THE WAGES WILL YOU??
THEY DO HAVE THE RECORD BUY FOR THIS CLUB..
My choice would be M.Salgado very good links with Real the only player to tell Samba off when he made silly mistakes, very passionate about the game, played under some great managers.. knows the area knows the club and talks sense when he is a pundit for Spanish football .. AND will have enough ambition to do well because one day he wants to go back to manage REAL ..
[quote][p][bold]glp[/bold] wrote: Does not matter who us Rovers fans want for manager Venkys have shown no interest in our opinions and what we want. They were very happy with Kean and reportedly disappointed he resigned they will probably appoint another yes man. Until the chicken farmers show they have any interest or knowledge of how to run this wonderful club properly and not destroy it I will not be giving them any of my money or backing[/p][/quote]YES AND YOU WILL PAY THE WAGES WILL YOU?? THEY DO HAVE THE RECORD BUY FOR THIS CLUB.. My choice would be M.Salgado very good links with Real the only player to tell Samba off when he made silly mistakes, very passionate about the game, played under some great managers.. knows the area knows the club and talks sense when he is a pundit for Spanish football .. AND will have enough ambition to do well because one day he wants to go back to manage REAL .. ROVERSPAL1

7:30pm Thu 4 Oct 12

Bryan Douglas supporter says...

zenoufthebirdcatcher wrote:
Since it is going to be Mme Desai who decides, forget logic and go for looks. We know that she likes bald headed Scotsmen. So, perhaps Kenny could shave his head, Holloway grow a Scottish accent or OGS do both. In reality though, she could go for anyone, however unsuitable, as none of the fan's choices will mean anything to her. We wait, therefore, upon the caprice of the Indian matriarch. That is my worry.
Yes, but Mrs. D. got Shebby as her "Global Advisor" - surely she will listen to him or otherwise why is he at Ewood? Come to think of it, why is Shaw at the Rovers and is Agnew still there (or even alive)? if she liked Kean and could understand his Scottish accent, then obviously Hendry is going to get the job. I cannot understand why we have not heard anything from India - perhaps they are still in shock over SK leaving them. Can we have some action or statement, please?
[quote][p][bold]zenoufthebirdcatcher[/bold] wrote: Since it is going to be Mme Desai who decides, forget logic and go for looks. We know that she likes bald headed Scotsmen. So, perhaps Kenny could shave his head, Holloway grow a Scottish accent or OGS do both. In reality though, she could go for anyone, however unsuitable, as none of the fan's choices will mean anything to her. We wait, therefore, upon the caprice of the Indian matriarch. That is my worry.[/p][/quote]Yes, but Mrs. D. got Shebby as her "Global Advisor" - surely she will listen to him or otherwise why is he at Ewood? Come to think of it, why is Shaw at the Rovers and is Agnew still there (or even alive)? if she liked Kean and could understand his Scottish accent, then obviously Hendry is going to get the job. I cannot understand why we have not heard anything from India - perhaps they are still in shock over SK leaving them. Can we have some action or statement, please? Bryan Douglas supporter

7:43pm Thu 4 Oct 12

merlinrabbit says...

burnleyglentoran wrote:
Ian Holloway wouldn't entertain coming to Bol-Ewood

Why would he want to take a step down!!!?


BRKFC - JUST A LAUGHING STOCK NEAR SHADSWORTH!!!!!!!!
I cant understand why so many want Holloway. I hope you are right and he wouldnt entertain it. I cant stand the man. I got sick of hearing him during his season in the PL holding court about stuff not even to do with football eg airport closures and vowing to resign if the FA interfered. When they did, he didnt.
[quote][p][bold]burnleyglentoran[/bold] wrote: Ian Holloway wouldn't entertain coming to Bol-Ewood Why would he want to take a step down!!!? BRKFC - JUST A LAUGHING STOCK NEAR SHADSWORTH!!!!!!!![/p][/quote]I cant understand why so many want Holloway. I hope you are right and he wouldnt entertain it. I cant stand the man. I got sick of hearing him during his season in the PL holding court about stuff not even to do with football eg airport closures and vowing to resign if the FA interfered. When they did, he didnt. merlinrabbit

7:46pm Thu 4 Oct 12

merlinrabbit says...

DirtyHarry wrote:
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Oh please let this be true, I would laugh so hard I'd need surgery! The circus begins again!!!!!!
Yeh must be more entertaining than having to worry about Howe leaving for the Isle of Wight. Shows how bad a proposition Burnley is that your manager is actually linked with a lower league club
[quote][p][bold]DirtyHarry[/bold] wrote: http://www.telegraph .co.uk/sport/footbal l/teams/blackburn-ro vers/9585438/We-shou ld-not-be-too-surpri sed-by-the-idea-of-a -Venkys-Roy-Keane-do uble-act-at-Blackbur n.html Oh please let this be true, I would laugh so hard I'd need surgery! The circus begins again!!!!!![/p][/quote]Yeh must be more entertaining than having to worry about Howe leaving for the Isle of Wight. Shows how bad a proposition Burnley is that your manager is actually linked with a lower league club merlinrabbit

7:47pm Thu 4 Oct 12

kazluvsrovers says...

Why are these top names flying around?
We have got our new manager now and if we win on Saturday it will be
confirmed next week.
Venkys are a business and are only interested in making money they don't care about the feelings of the fans, once they have squeezed us dry they will sell us on and move onto their next venture.
Eric Black is here to stay!!!!!
Why are these top names flying around? We have got our new manager now and if we win on Saturday it will be confirmed next week. Venkys are a business and are only interested in making money they don't care about the feelings of the fans, once they have squeezed us dry they will sell us on and move onto their next venture. Eric Black is here to stay!!!!! kazluvsrovers

7:53pm Thu 4 Oct 12

DirtyHarry says...

merlinrabbit wrote:
DirtyHarry wrote:
http://www.telegraph


.co.uk/sport/footbal


l/teams/blackburn-ro


vers/At least you'd only have to slightly alter the banners, the chants could stay the same, and would probably be heard after his first match in charge.

The Venky's really don't like you lot do they?
[quote][p][bold]merlinrabbit[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]DirtyHarry[/bold] wrote: http://www.telegraph .co.uk/sport/footbal l/teams/blackburn-ro vers/At least you'd only have to slightly alter the banners, the chants could stay the same, and would probably be heard after his first match in charge. The Venky's really don't like you lot do they? DirtyHarry

8:09pm Thu 4 Oct 12

jellybiff says...

how about Rooster for the jibbs job if you cant dig up the fat one .
how about Rooster for the jibbs job if you cant dig up the fat one . jellybiff

8:21pm Thu 4 Oct 12

fudgingluvrovers says...

half time on sat lets have a chorus of ole ole ole! truly believe ogs would be awesome for us. also can we please let it be known we do not want roy tw!t keane tw!t of a man and a cack manager .
half time on sat lets have a chorus of ole ole ole! truly believe ogs would be awesome for us. also can we please let it be known we do not want roy tw!t keane tw!t of a man and a cack manager . fudgingluvrovers

8:41pm Thu 4 Oct 12

noddy57 says...

my choice would have to be benitez,,but the venkys would have to put in an attractive amount of cash as a signing on fee,,and an hefty bonus on completion of the journey back to the prem,,he would attract quality players from across europe,,,the only question being would he be up for the fight in the championship?,,forge
t holloway hes far too busy at bpool,,and the rest are pretty average too,,,come on shebby pass on the message,,
my choice would have to be benitez,,but the venkys would have to put in an attractive amount of cash as a signing on fee,,and an hefty bonus on completion of the journey back to the prem,,he would attract quality players from across europe,,,the only question being would he be up for the fight in the championship?,,forge t holloway hes far too busy at bpool,,and the rest are pretty average too,,,come on shebby pass on the message,, noddy57

8:43pm Thu 4 Oct 12

bring back the good old days says...

woz1974 wrote:
roverfor60years wrote:
For me the over-riding priority is to sort out the management first. Get rid of the Mickey Mouse lot who are masquerading as management at the moment and do EVERYTHING possible to bring back John Williams and Tom Finn – with total authority. Then the club would be able to rebuild with confidence and without the meddling of people who haven’t a clue.

If that is not done, it really doesn’t matter which manager is brought in. Either he would be just another puppet – or he would pack his bags as soon as Mickey and his friends started poking their noses in. Either way they would be back where they started.

Bringing in players behind the manager’s back is madness.
il agree williams did a fantastic job at this club......until we were sold, he sat down with the walker's family and sold it to venky's !!
So you know for a fact he said "even though I have no real stake in this club I assure you these are wonderful prospective owners"???

No for me it went something like this;
"I need to warn/advise you (Walker trust) that I cannot be sure that these would be good owners for BRF., Yes, I know the fit and proper test has been passed, but basically that test is just horse shoite". "I agree I don't own the club as you do, but I feel I have a responsibility to Jacks memory and the common supporter".
"OK so what you're saying is, you really don't care owt for the club, as Jack did, and you want the readies, no matter who's paying".
"Ok if you say so, I will sit in and see how it goes and if and when things don't seem quite right, I will be looking to offer my services elsewhere as I would not want to be part of anything destructive to BRFC".
IMHO.
[quote][p][bold]woz1974[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]roverfor60years[/bold] wrote: For me the over-riding priority is to sort out the management first. Get rid of the Mickey Mouse lot who are masquerading as management at the moment and do EVERYTHING possible to bring back John Williams and Tom Finn – with total authority. Then the club would be able to rebuild with confidence and without the meddling of people who haven’t a clue. If that is not done, it really doesn’t matter which manager is brought in. Either he would be just another puppet – or he would pack his bags as soon as Mickey and his friends started poking their noses in. Either way they would be back where they started. Bringing in players behind the manager’s back is madness.[/p][/quote]il agree williams did a fantastic job at this club......until we were sold, he sat down with the walker's family and sold it to venky's !![/p][/quote]So you know for a fact he said "even though I have no real stake in this club I assure you these are wonderful prospective owners"??? No for me it went something like this; "I need to warn/advise you (Walker trust) that I cannot be sure that these would be good owners for BRF., Yes, I know the fit and proper test has been passed, but basically that test is just horse shoite". "I agree I don't own the club as you do, but I feel I have a responsibility to Jacks memory and the common supporter". "OK so what you're saying is, you really don't care owt for the club, as Jack did, and you want the readies, no matter who's paying". "Ok if you say so, I will sit in and see how it goes and if and when things don't seem quite right, I will be looking to offer my services elsewhere as I would not want to be part of anything destructive to BRFC". IMHO. bring back the good old days

8:49pm Thu 4 Oct 12

Ewood say that! says...

RUinsane wrote:
One thing is for certain for me. If the next manager is Mick Mcarthy, or Roy Keane, I'm gonna find something else to do with my time. Christ I even put up with nearly two years of Kean, Any one of them 2 appointments would see me starting my very own Venkys out protest. The shame, who voted are you sure smell the cofee didn't vote 600 times. Brassed off :0(
Christ, they have not even appointed the new bloke yet and you are talking about boycotts!!
Personally,I just hope it's anyone but Eric Black.Having said that I'll still go down and cheer the team on regardless!!
[quote][p][bold]RUinsane[/bold] wrote: One thing is for certain for me. If the next manager is Mick Mcarthy, or Roy Keane, I'm gonna find something else to do with my time. Christ I even put up with nearly two years of Kean, Any one of them 2 appointments would see me starting my very own Venkys out protest. The shame, who voted are you sure smell the cofee didn't vote 600 times. Brassed off :0([/p][/quote]Christ, they have not even appointed the new bloke yet and you are talking about boycotts!! Personally,I just hope it's anyone but Eric Black.Having said that I'll still go down and cheer the team on regardless!! Ewood say that!

8:53pm Thu 4 Oct 12

Dr Zinc says...

Unbelieveable !

Who the hell voted for Black ! (the backroom staff)

Have people learned nothing ?

Why woud we want anyone from the SK debacle ? who is on Kentaro's books

Why would Venkys want someone from the same stable as SK

I hope im wrong but I fear it will be Black and what will that tell us of the ownership of Blackurn Rovers ?

As for Holloway and Mcarthy: baffoons the pair of them
Unbelieveable ! Who the hell voted for Black ! (the backroom staff) Have people learned nothing ? Why woud we want anyone from the SK debacle ? who is on Kentaro's books Why would Venkys want someone from the same stable as SK I hope im wrong but I fear it will be Black and what will that tell us of the ownership of Blackurn Rovers ? As for Holloway and Mcarthy: baffoons the pair of them Dr Zinc

9:18pm Thu 4 Oct 12

RUinsane says...

Ewood say that! wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
One thing is for certain for me. If the next manager is Mick Mcarthy, or Roy Keane, I'm gonna find something else to do with my time. Christ I even put up with nearly two years of Kean, Any one of them 2 appointments would see me starting my very own Venkys out protest. The shame, who voted are you sure smell the cofee didn't vote 600 times. Brassed off :0(
Christ, they have not even appointed the new bloke yet and you are talking about boycotts!!
Personally,I just hope it's anyone but Eric Black.Having said that I'll still go down and cheer the team on regardless!!
I never participated in the last boycott, but I feel so strongly about Mr personality and the thug that I will start one if its either of the two bafoons.
[quote][p][bold]Ewood say that![/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]RUinsane[/bold] wrote: One thing is for certain for me. If the next manager is Mick Mcarthy, or Roy Keane, I'm gonna find something else to do with my time. Christ I even put up with nearly two years of Kean, Any one of them 2 appointments would see me starting my very own Venkys out protest. The shame, who voted are you sure smell the cofee didn't vote 600 times. Brassed off :0([/p][/quote]Christ, they have not even appointed the new bloke yet and you are talking about boycotts!! Personally,I just hope it's anyone but Eric Black.Having said that I'll still go down and cheer the team on regardless!![/p][/quote]I never participated in the last boycott, but I feel so strongly about Mr personality and the thug that I will start one if its either of the two bafoons. RUinsane

10:01pm Thu 4 Oct 12

stony bloke says...

woz1974 wrote:
haha twitchknapp........d

oes he know anywhere north of watford gap ??
He doesn't know anywhere north of Tottenham.
[quote][p][bold]woz1974[/bold] wrote: haha twitchknapp........d oes he know anywhere north of watford gap ??[/p][/quote]He doesn't know anywhere north of Tottenham. stony bloke

10:13pm Thu 4 Oct 12

ossybsting says...

i recon the man with the most experience ..............col sanders oh yeh
i recon the man with the most experience ..............col sanders oh yeh ossybsting

10:22pm Thu 4 Oct 12

ossybsting says...

Lookit here son, I say son, did ya see that hawk after those hens? He scared 'em! That Rhode Island Red turned white. Then blue. Rhode Island. Red, white, and blue. That's a joke, son. A flag waver. You're built too low. The fast ones go over your head. Ya got a hole in your glove. I keep pitchin' 'em and you keep missin' 'em. Ya gotta keep your eye on the ball. Eye. Ball. I almost had a gag, son. Joke, that is.
Lookit here son, I say son, did ya see that hawk after those hens? He scared 'em! That Rhode Island Red turned white. Then blue. Rhode Island. Red, white, and blue. That's a joke, son. A flag waver. You're built too low. The fast ones go over your head. Ya got a hole in your glove. I keep pitchin' 'em and you keep missin' 'em. Ya gotta keep your eye on the ball. Eye. Ball. I almost had a gag, son. Joke, that is. ossybsting

10:28pm Thu 4 Oct 12

ossybsting says...

That boy's as thick as a whale sandwich.
That boy's as thick as a whale sandwich. ossybsting

10:43pm Thu 4 Oct 12

Tatts says...

ronnie clayton wrote:
Sam-the-Man wrote:
Tatts wrote:
Who voted for Phil Neville? Can only presume that it was Phil Neville himself or possibly Phil Neville's mum.
Or his dad.... Neville Neville!
his dad had a stutter !
Apparently his middle name is also Neville
[quote][p][bold]ronnie clayton[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Sam-the-Man[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Tatts[/bold] wrote: Who voted for Phil Neville? Can only presume that it was Phil Neville himself or possibly Phil Neville's mum.[/p][/quote]Or his dad.... Neville Neville![/p][/quote]his dad had a stutter ![/p][/quote]Apparently his middle name is also Neville Tatts

11:13pm Thu 4 Oct 12

jonjonweatherman says...

'Arry
'Arry jonjonweatherman

11:18pm Thu 4 Oct 12

Stone Island: says...

ROVERSCAN wrote:
Your all in cloud cuckoo land naming this guy and that guy, the new managers there at this present time, its BLACK and why??? he`s not costing any money,
The Venks dont want to spend any money, and the names mentioned in your pole aint gonna come without a few quid in the pot to buy there own players, Its not hard top work out SIMPLES!!!!!!!!!!
You're SIMPLES!!!!!!!!
[quote][p][bold]ROVERSCAN[/bold] wrote: Your all in cloud cuckoo land naming this guy and that guy, the new managers there at this present time, its BLACK and why??? he`s not costing any money, The Venks dont want to spend any money, and the names mentioned in your pole aint gonna come without a few quid in the pot to buy there own players, Its not hard top work out SIMPLES!!!!!!!!!![/p][/quote]You're SIMPLES!!!!!!!! Stone Island:

11:20pm Thu 4 Oct 12

Stone Island: says...

ossybsting wrote:
Lookit here son, I say son, did ya see that hawk after those hens? He scared 'em! That Rhode Island Red turned white. Then blue. Rhode Island. Red, white, and blue. That's a joke, son. A flag waver. You're built too low. The fast ones go over your head. Ya got a hole in your glove. I keep pitchin' 'em and you keep missin' 'em. Ya gotta keep your eye on the ball. Eye. Ball. I almost had a gag, son. Joke, that is.
Are you on drugs?
[quote][p][bold]ossybsting[/bold] wrote: Lookit here son, I say son, did ya see that hawk after those hens? He scared 'em! That Rhode Island Red turned white. Then blue. Rhode Island. Red, white, and blue. That's a joke, son. A flag waver. You're built too low. The fast ones go over your head. Ya got a hole in your glove. I keep pitchin' 'em and you keep missin' 'em. Ya gotta keep your eye on the ball. Eye. Ball. I almost had a gag, son. Joke, that is.[/p][/quote]Are you on drugs? Stone Island:

11:25pm Thu 4 Oct 12

Stone Island: says...

Dr Zinc wrote:
Unbelieveable !

Who the hell voted for Black ! (the backroom staff)

Have people learned nothing ?

Why woud we want anyone from the SK debacle ? who is on Kentaro's books

Why would Venkys want someone from the same stable as SK

I hope im wrong but I fear it will be Black and what will that tell us of the ownership of Blackurn Rovers ?

As for Holloway and Mcarthy: baffoons the pair of them
Hendry got two votes I see. Probably from Wild Rover and, urm..... Colin Hendry himself. Simpletons, the pair of 'em!
[quote][p][bold]Dr Zinc[/bold] wrote: Unbelieveable ! Who the hell voted for Black ! (the backroom staff) Have people learned nothing ? Why woud we want anyone from the SK debacle ? who is on Kentaro's books Why would Venkys want someone from the same stable as SK I hope im wrong but I fear it will be Black and what will that tell us of the ownership of Blackurn Rovers ? As for Holloway and Mcarthy: baffoons the pair of them[/p][/quote]Hendry got two votes I see. Probably from Wild Rover and, urm..... Colin Hendry himself. Simpletons, the pair of 'em! Stone Island:

11:39pm Thu 4 Oct 12

Stone Island: says...

Ewood say that! wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
One thing is for certain for me. If the next manager is Mick Mcarthy, or Roy Keane, I'm gonna find something else to do with my time. Christ I even put up with nearly two years of Kean, Any one of them 2 appointments would see me starting my very own Venkys out protest. The shame, who voted are you sure smell the cofee didn't vote 600 times. Brassed off :0(
Christ, they have not even appointed the new bloke yet and you are talking about boycotts!!
Personally,I just hope it's anyone but Eric Black.Having said that I'll still go down and cheer the team on regardless!!
That's why Venky's are still here. They rely on fools that will continue to throw money at them, no matter how badly they treat their customers. they could spit in the face of some 'supporters', and they would still buy a ticket.

The Venky's are despicable, and dishonourable people. They, and they alone, are responsible for the utter shambles that this once proud football club has become.
[quote][p][bold]Ewood say that![/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]RUinsane[/bold] wrote: One thing is for certain for me. If the next manager is Mick Mcarthy, or Roy Keane, I'm gonna find something else to do with my time. Christ I even put up with nearly two years of Kean, Any one of them 2 appointments would see me starting my very own Venkys out protest. The shame, who voted are you sure smell the cofee didn't vote 600 times. Brassed off :0([/p][/quote]Christ, they have not even appointed the new bloke yet and you are talking about boycotts!! Personally,I just hope it's anyone but Eric Black.Having said that I'll still go down and cheer the team on regardless!![/p][/quote]That's why Venky's are still here. They rely on fools that will continue to throw money at them, no matter how badly they treat their customers. they could spit in the face of some 'supporters', and they would still buy a ticket. The Venky's are despicable, and dishonourable people. They, and they alone, are responsible for the utter shambles that this once proud football club has become. Stone Island:

12:22am Fri 5 Oct 12

Bryan Douglas supporter says...

ROVERSPAL1 wrote:
glp wrote:
Does not matter who us Rovers fans want for manager Venkys have shown no interest in our opinions and what we want. They were very happy with Kean and reportedly disappointed he resigned they will probably appoint another yes man. Until the chicken farmers show they have any interest or knowledge of how to run this wonderful club properly and not destroy it I will not be giving them any of my money or backing
YES AND YOU WILL PAY THE WAGES WILL YOU??
THEY DO HAVE THE RECORD BUY FOR THIS CLUB..
My choice would be M.Salgado very good links with Real the only player to tell Samba off when he made silly mistakes, very passionate about the game, played under some great managers.. knows the area knows the club and talks sense when he is a pundit for Spanish football .. AND will have enough ambition to do well because one day he wants to go back to manage REAL ..
Having ambition and being a 'Pundit" are not really qualifications to be a football manager. We have one pundit in Shebby (from that well known football nation, Malaysia) and what has he done so far? Can we have a 'proper' manager with experience and authority - assuming anyone down at Ewood and over in India knows what a proper manager looks like; Shaw never did at PNE, and Mrs. D 's track record is 0 -1. Given our history with BFS and SK, I don't think a proper, well known manager will come within a 100 miles of the club. You can see it coming - Black & Hendry - "the dream team", because they are in place (and cheap). I hope I am proved wrong.
[quote][p][bold]ROVERSPAL1[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]glp[/bold] wrote: Does not matter who us Rovers fans want for manager Venkys have shown no interest in our opinions and what we want. They were very happy with Kean and reportedly disappointed he resigned they will probably appoint another yes man. Until the chicken farmers show they have any interest or knowledge of how to run this wonderful club properly and not destroy it I will not be giving them any of my money or backing[/p][/quote]YES AND YOU WILL PAY THE WAGES WILL YOU?? THEY DO HAVE THE RECORD BUY FOR THIS CLUB.. My choice would be M.Salgado very good links with Real the only player to tell Samba off when he made silly mistakes, very passionate about the game, played under some great managers.. knows the area knows the club and talks sense when he is a pundit for Spanish football .. AND will have enough ambition to do well because one day he wants to go back to manage REAL ..[/p][/quote]Having ambition and being a 'Pundit" are not really qualifications to be a football manager. We have one pundit in Shebby (from that well known football nation, Malaysia) and what has he done so far? Can we have a 'proper' manager with experience and authority - assuming anyone down at Ewood and over in India knows what a proper manager looks like; Shaw never did at PNE, and Mrs. D 's track record is 0 -1. Given our history with BFS and SK, I don't think a proper, well known manager will come within a 100 miles of the club. You can see it coming - Black & Hendry - "the dream team", because they are in place (and cheap). I hope I am proved wrong. Bryan Douglas supporter

12:23am Fri 5 Oct 12

Stone Island: says...

ROVERSPAL1 wrote:
glp wrote:
Does not matter who us Rovers fans want for manager Venkys have shown no interest in our opinions and what we want. They were very happy with Kean and reportedly disappointed he resigned they will probably appoint another yes man. Until the chicken farmers show they have any interest or knowledge of how to run this wonderful club properly and not destroy it I will not be giving them any of my money or backing
YES AND YOU WILL PAY THE WAGES WILL YOU??
THEY DO HAVE THE RECORD BUY FOR THIS CLUB..
My choice would be M.Salgado very good links with Real the only player to tell Samba off when he made silly mistakes, very passionate about the game, played under some great managers.. knows the area knows the club and talks sense when he is a pundit for Spanish football .. AND will have enough ambition to do well because one day he wants to go back to manage REAL ..
RACISTPAL ; Your beloved Venky's DO NOT have the record buy for this club.
In 2001, we paid £8M for Andrew Cole (cash). An initial fee of £4.5M has been paid for Rhodes, rising to a POSSIBLE £8M depending on certain factors, one of which is promotion this season. Highly unlikely, with these jokers in charge.
[quote][p][bold]ROVERSPAL1[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]glp[/bold] wrote: Does not matter who us Rovers fans want for manager Venkys have shown no interest in our opinions and what we want. They were very happy with Kean and reportedly disappointed he resigned they will probably appoint another yes man. Until the chicken farmers show they have any interest or knowledge of how to run this wonderful club properly and not destroy it I will not be giving them any of my money or backing[/p][/quote]YES AND YOU WILL PAY THE WAGES WILL YOU?? THEY DO HAVE THE RECORD BUY FOR THIS CLUB.. My choice would be M.Salgado very good links with Real the only player to tell Samba off when he made silly mistakes, very passionate about the game, played under some great managers.. knows the area knows the club and talks sense when he is a pundit for Spanish football .. AND will have enough ambition to do well because one day he wants to go back to manage REAL ..[/p][/quote]RACISTPAL ; Your beloved Venky's DO NOT have the record buy for this club. In 2001, we paid £8M for Andrew Cole (cash). An initial fee of £4.5M has been paid for Rhodes, rising to a POSSIBLE £8M depending on certain factors, one of which is promotion this season. Highly unlikely, with these jokers in charge. Stone Island:

5:23am Fri 5 Oct 12

whappen says...

merlinrabbit wrote:
DirtyHarry wrote: http://www.telegraph .co.uk/sport/footbal l/teams/blackburn-ro vers/9585438/We-shou ld-not-be-too-surpri sed-by-the-idea-of-a -Venkys-Roy-Keane-do uble-act-at-Blackbur n.html Oh please let this be true, I would laugh so hard I'd need surgery! The circus begins again!!!!!!
Yeh must be more entertaining than having to worry about Howe leaving for the Isle of Wight. Shows how bad a proposition Burnley is that your manager is actually linked with a lower league club
It is a funny article though.

It looks as though we are not alone when it comes to having barn-pot owners.

Have you noticed how the journos have forgotten all about the "dignity" cr@p and are starting to have a bit of a go at Kean? And they're really laying in to Venkys. Some have even dared to suggest Kean's appointment may have been "influenced" by something other than his suitability for the job. They sound like they are testing the water; just seeing what they can get away with before someone has a quiet word.

We told you but you wouldn't believe us would you? Feel free to print a double page apology to all the Rovers' fans you slated last year.

I hope they do actually know something definite but just haven't been able to prove it yet. Hopefully it will all come out in the wash.

Manager? Of those mentioned, I'd say OGS sounds the most interesting. The rest? They're mainly high risk, soiled goods or flights of fancy. Or just not good enough, plain and simple.

Like the guy in the Telegraph says, Venkys would get more money selling tickets for the interview with Roy Keane than they would on a Saturday. I'd have one for sure.
[quote][p][bold]merlinrabbit[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]DirtyHarry[/bold] wrote: http://www.telegraph .co.uk/sport/footbal l/teams/blackburn-ro vers/9585438/We-shou ld-not-be-too-surpri sed-by-the-idea-of-a -Venkys-Roy-Keane-do uble-act-at-Blackbur n.html Oh please let this be true, I would laugh so hard I'd need surgery! The circus begins again!!!!!![/p][/quote]Yeh must be more entertaining than having to worry about Howe leaving for the Isle of Wight. Shows how bad a proposition Burnley is that your manager is actually linked with a lower league club[/p][/quote]It is a funny article though. It looks as though we are not alone when it comes to having barn-pot owners. Have you noticed how the journos have forgotten all about the "dignity" cr@p and are starting to have a bit of a go at Kean? And they're really laying in to Venkys. Some have even dared to suggest Kean's appointment may have been "influenced" by something other than his suitability for the job. They sound like they are testing the water; just seeing what they can get away with before someone has a quiet word. We told you but you wouldn't believe us would you? Feel free to print a double page apology to all the Rovers' fans you slated last year. I hope they do actually know something definite but just haven't been able to prove it yet. Hopefully it will all come out in the wash. Manager? Of those mentioned, I'd say OGS sounds the most interesting. The rest? They're mainly high risk, soiled goods or flights of fancy. Or just not good enough, plain and simple. Like the guy in the Telegraph says, Venkys would get more money selling tickets for the interview with Roy Keane than they would on a Saturday. I'd have one for sure. whappen

5:32am Fri 5 Oct 12

whappen says...

RUinsane wrote:
One thing is for certain for me. If the next manager is Mick Mcarthy, or Roy Keane, I'm gonna find something else to do with my time. Christ I even put up with nearly two years of Kean, Any one of them 2 appointments would see me starting my very own Venkys out protest. The shame, who voted are you sure smell the cofee didn't vote 600 times. Brassed off :0(
A touch hypocritical don't you think?

Spartans down to 7999 then.
[quote][p][bold]RUinsane[/bold] wrote: One thing is for certain for me. If the next manager is Mick Mcarthy, or Roy Keane, I'm gonna find something else to do with my time. Christ I even put up with nearly two years of Kean, Any one of them 2 appointments would see me starting my very own Venkys out protest. The shame, who voted are you sure smell the cofee didn't vote 600 times. Brassed off :0([/p][/quote]A touch hypocritical don't you think? Spartans down to 7999 then. whappen

6:49am Fri 5 Oct 12

kiwipom73 says...

LET,S GET SERIOUS..

....lot depends on what th deal is with te Venky, and this guy Singh and how he fits into the set-up.
...if the Venky,s have not learnt from the Anderson/Kean experience they will go cheap ....and go Black.
...Singh could be a BIG setback if he is going to be sticking his nose into signing players and team matters !!!
...I also think that SCHUSTER and SOLSKJAER before any others
...OUTSTANDING AND WITH MUCH TO PROVE PLUS GREAT LONG TERM INVESTMENT (although Sherwood with a quality assistant would be a likely good move...)
IF THE VENKY,S - SINGH ARE WISER AFTER THE TWO YEARS SOAP OPERA AND SERIOUS ABOUT THE CLUB AND IT,S FUTURE THEN WE ARE ABOUT TO FIND OUT VERY SOON.
LET,S GET SERIOUS.. ....lot depends on what th deal is with te Venky, and this guy Singh and how he fits into the set-up. ...if the Venky,s have not learnt from the Anderson/Kean experience they will go cheap ....and go Black. ...Singh could be a BIG setback if he is going to be sticking his nose into signing players and team matters !!! ...I also think that SCHUSTER and SOLSKJAER before any others ...OUTSTANDING AND WITH MUCH TO PROVE PLUS GREAT LONG TERM INVESTMENT (although Sherwood with a quality assistant would be a likely good move...) IF THE VENKY,S - SINGH ARE WISER AFTER THE TWO YEARS SOAP OPERA AND SERIOUS ABOUT THE CLUB AND IT,S FUTURE THEN WE ARE ABOUT TO FIND OUT VERY SOON. kiwipom73

7:55am Fri 5 Oct 12

A Darener says...

Stone Island: wrote:
ROVERSPAL1 wrote:
glp wrote:
Does not matter who us Rovers fans want for manager Venkys have shown no interest in our opinions and what we want. They were very happy with Kean and reportedly disappointed he resigned they will probably appoint another yes man. Until the chicken farmers show they have any interest or knowledge of how to run this wonderful club properly and not destroy it I will not be giving them any of my money or backing
YES AND YOU WILL PAY THE WAGES WILL YOU??
THEY DO HAVE THE RECORD BUY FOR THIS CLUB..
My choice would be M.Salgado very good links with Real the only player to tell Samba off when he made silly mistakes, very passionate about the game, played under some great managers.. knows the area knows the club and talks sense when he is a pundit for Spanish football .. AND will have enough ambition to do well because one day he wants to go back to manage REAL ..
RACISTPAL ; Your beloved Venky's DO NOT have the record buy for this club.
In 2001, we paid £8M for Andrew Cole (cash). An initial fee of £4.5M has been paid for Rhodes, rising to a POSSIBLE £8M depending on certain factors, one of which is promotion this season. Highly unlikely, with these jokers in charge.
The actual record is £8M paid for a championship player.
[quote][p][bold]Stone Island:[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]ROVERSPAL1[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]glp[/bold] wrote: Does not matter who us Rovers fans want for manager Venkys have shown no interest in our opinions and what we want. They were very happy with Kean and reportedly disappointed he resigned they will probably appoint another yes man. Until the chicken farmers show they have any interest or knowledge of how to run this wonderful club properly and not destroy it I will not be giving them any of my money or backing[/p][/quote]YES AND YOU WILL PAY THE WAGES WILL YOU?? THEY DO HAVE THE RECORD BUY FOR THIS CLUB.. My choice would be M.Salgado very good links with Real the only player to tell Samba off when he made silly mistakes, very passionate about the game, played under some great managers.. knows the area knows the club and talks sense when he is a pundit for Spanish football .. AND will have enough ambition to do well because one day he wants to go back to manage REAL ..[/p][/quote]RACISTPAL ; Your beloved Venky's DO NOT have the record buy for this club. In 2001, we paid £8M for Andrew Cole (cash). An initial fee of £4.5M has been paid for Rhodes, rising to a POSSIBLE £8M depending on certain factors, one of which is promotion this season. Highly unlikely, with these jokers in charge.[/p][/quote]The actual record is £8M paid for a championship player. A Darener

8:17am Fri 5 Oct 12

ronnie clayton says...

Stone Island: wrote:
Dr Zinc wrote:
Unbelieveable !

Who the hell voted for Black ! (the backroom staff)

Have people learned nothing ?

Why woud we want anyone from the SK debacle ? who is on Kentaro's books

Why would Venkys want someone from the same stable as SK

I hope im wrong but I fear it will be Black and what will that tell us of the ownership of Blackurn Rovers ?

As for Holloway and Mcarthy: baffoons the pair of them
Hendry got two votes I see. Probably from Wild Rover and, urm..... Colin Hendry himself. Simpletons, the pair of 'em!
Wild Rover is Colin Hendry his other vote came from Steve Kean !
[quote][p][bold]Stone Island:[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Dr Zinc[/bold] wrote: Unbelieveable ! Who the hell voted for Black ! (the backroom staff) Have people learned nothing ? Why woud we want anyone from the SK debacle ? who is on Kentaro's books Why would Venkys want someone from the same stable as SK I hope im wrong but I fear it will be Black and what will that tell us of the ownership of Blackurn Rovers ? As for Holloway and Mcarthy: baffoons the pair of them[/p][/quote]Hendry got two votes I see. Probably from Wild Rover and, urm..... Colin Hendry himself. Simpletons, the pair of 'em![/p][/quote]Wild Rover is Colin Hendry his other vote came from Steve Kean ! ronnie clayton

11:51am Fri 5 Oct 12

Rovers1975 says...

burnleyglentoran wrote:
Ian Holloway wouldn't entertain coming to Bol-Ewood

Why would he want to take a step down!!!?


BRKFC - JUST A LAUGHING STOCK NEAR SHADSWORTH!!!!!!!!
A laughing stock still lording it over envy fc...... how come you're boycotting anyway?
[quote][p][bold]burnleyglentoran[/bold] wrote: Ian Holloway wouldn't entertain coming to Bol-Ewood Why would he want to take a step down!!!? BRKFC - JUST A LAUGHING STOCK NEAR SHADSWORTH!!!!!!!![/p][/quote]A laughing stock still lording it over envy fc...... how come you're boycotting anyway? Rovers1975

1:12pm Fri 5 Oct 12

noddy57 says...

When the Venkys bought blackburn ,,,they really had no idea how this proud east lancashire football club was formed and how strong the passion was that ran through it,, ewood came about through shear bloody graft and determination,,by visionarys of the cotton industry, local buisnessmen who put their hand in their pockets to build this great club of ours,,but apart from that theae owners are now finding out that to run a premier league club is a very very expensive undertaking and if they thought their investment was going to be a a few quid here and there,,they were very much mistaken,,this point on is were the real investment is going to be needed,,get the right man in or its curtains,,
When the Venkys bought blackburn ,,,they really had no idea how this proud east lancashire football club was formed and how strong the passion was that ran through it,, ewood came about through shear bloody graft and determination,,by visionarys of the cotton industry, local buisnessmen who put their hand in their pockets to build this great club of ours,,but apart from that theae owners are now finding out that to run a premier league club is a very very expensive undertaking and if they thought their investment was going to be a a few quid here and there,,they were very much mistaken,,this point on is were the real investment is going to be needed,,get the right man in or its curtains,, noddy57

9:50am Sat 6 Oct 12

revjon says...

Reading the Saturday rumours on BBC i am concerned about the prospect of Roy Keane as manager. We Don't want him. He only divides and has never been a success in management. One Kean was enough.
Reading the Saturday rumours on BBC i am concerned about the prospect of Roy Keane as manager. We Don't want him. He only divides and has never been a success in management. One Kean was enough. revjon

11:30am Sat 6 Oct 12

damo10 says...

I would like to know who are the 25 people wo voted for 'Black'
Must be his extended family, because i can't see what appointing him would acheive?
We need a fresh start, new ideas tactics, fitness levels etc, that gets the fans excited enough to want to part with there hard earned cash!
Giving job to Black would NOT acheive this.
I would like to know who are the 25 people wo voted for 'Black' Must be his extended family, because i can't see what appointing him would acheive? We need a fresh start, new ideas tactics, fitness levels etc, that gets the fans excited enough to want to part with there hard earned cash! Giving job to Black would NOT acheive this. damo10

11:34am Sat 6 Oct 12

damo10 says...

revjon wrote:
Reading the Saturday rumours on BBC i am concerned about the prospect of Roy Keane as manager. We Don't want him. He only divides and has never been a success in management. One Kean was enough.
At least we could keep the same songs: Keane out!!
[quote][p][bold]revjon[/bold] wrote: Reading the Saturday rumours on BBC i am concerned about the prospect of Roy Keane as manager. We Don't want him. He only divides and has never been a success in management. One Kean was enough.[/p][/quote]At least we could keep the same songs: Keane out!! damo10

5:04pm Sat 6 Oct 12

juanbbien says...

Even Holloway isnt looking that good on present results.
Even Holloway isnt looking that good on present results. juanbbien

12:15pm Sun 7 Oct 12

handyamBRFC says...

crap/ Bad managers who SHOULD not be considered by BRFC

Mick Mcarthy - thick as pig ****.....talks crap.....!!

Roy Keane - thick and inept at managing
likes to spend loads of money buying crap players
he needs to be managed himself but hes difficult & silly

kenny dalglish - 'Past it'
....lacks motivation, only good for 6 months at most
prefers to play golf, likes others to do all the work
& prefers to sit asa director and get paid for nothing.

Ian Hollaway - thick and talks crap
just about manage a pub team
lucky manager but not acceptable for a premiership team - BRFC
crap/ Bad managers who SHOULD not be considered by BRFC Mick Mcarthy - thick as pig ****.....talks crap.....!! Roy Keane - thick and inept at managing likes to spend loads of money buying crap players he needs to be managed himself but hes difficult & silly kenny dalglish - 'Past it' ....lacks motivation, only good for 6 months at most prefers to play golf, likes others to do all the work & prefers to sit asa director and get paid for nothing. Ian Hollaway - thick and talks crap just about manage a pub team lucky manager but not acceptable for a premiership team - BRFC handyamBRFC

5:17pm Wed 10 Oct 12

shimmy says...

Owen Colyle is the man for Rovers
Owen Colyle is the man for Rovers shimmy

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