Simon Garner: 'My top five picks for the Rovers job'

4:09pm Friday 12th October 2012 in News Photograph of the Author By Simon Garner, Lancashire Telegraph columnist

Simon Garner's contenders, from top left: Eric Black, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Roy Keane, Gianluca Vialli and his number one overall choice, Tim Sherwood Simon Garner's contenders, from top left: Eric Black, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Roy Keane, Gianluca Vialli and his number one overall choice, Tim Sherwood

Simon Garner picks his top five contenders for the Rovers managerial vacancy, in different categories, and analyses their strengths and weaknesses . . .

The incumbent: Eric Black

Everyone I speak to says that Eric is a good man and a very good coach. He knows the club, he knows the players and he is well respected by everyone at Ewood Park.

I’m sure he would be a safe pair of hands to take over in the interim but the problem is I’m not sure the appointment would attract the fans. They would see it as a ‘Steve Kean’ scenario.

That is probably a little bit unfair as well because Eric has managed before, unlike Steve, but maybe this has just come at the wrong time for him.

Rating: 3/5 

The experienced: Roy Keane

A controversial choice but he could be the man to bring some discipline back to the club. He is experienced although it has to be said he didn’t set the world on fire at either Sunderland or Ipswich.

A lot of people are saying Mick McCarthy as an experienced choice and I’m sure he would get the club back up but he would probably take them down again.

Kean would be a bit of a gamble but he might just be that no-nonsense man the club need now. They need someone to tell them exactly how it is and to not be bullied by his bosses. Keane is that man.

Rating: 2/5

The foreign ‘name’: Gianluca Vialli

This one is a bit from left field, but if Venky’s decide they want a glamorous name in charge then why not someone like Vialli? He has managed in England and everyone in the game knows him.

We don’t know what Venky’s want but if they wanted a name, then Vialli would put Rovers back on the map. People would be talking about the club for the right reasons.I don’t believe a ‘name’ is the way to go but if it was I would go for Vialli.

Rating: 1/5

The managerial starlet: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

A lot of supporters seem to think Ole is the man. I see the merits in him as well as he has done brilliantly in Norway and will have learned a lot of under the stewardship of Alex Ferguson.

You have to question whether he would seriously come though, as he turned down the Villa job and that was in the Premier League. Why would he come to Rovers?

Ole would be a very interesting proposition though and I would be tempted to go and sound him out. He’d be a gamble but what isn’t?

Rating: 4/5

The Rovers legend: Tim Sherwood

Sherwood is my choice out of everyone. Whether that is possible financially, I have no idea but I would be all for breaking the bank to bring him to the club. People say he is inexperienced but I don’t agree. Maybe he has not managed before but he is highly thought of in the coaching set-up at Tottenham and has stayed in the game since his playing days. The likes of Alan Shearer haven’t got that.

Tim would bring the feel-good factor back. The fans would be behind him and that is something we need.

Rating: 5/5

Comments (84)

4:15pm Fri 12 Oct 12

tombo1984 says...

OGS is the only manager i would consider out of his five.

As for the other 4, Garner needs to stay off the ale when doing his interviews. lol
OGS is the only manager i would consider out of his five. As for the other 4, Garner needs to stay off the ale when doing his interviews. lol tombo1984

4:16pm Fri 12 Oct 12

b12simon says...

Sorry Simon but we need experience. As you say, Sherwood's not managed before. He was a great club captain but that doesn't necessarily mean he'll make a good manager.

Solskjaer for me ... and quickly before Bolton grab him!
Sorry Simon but we need experience. As you say, Sherwood's not managed before. He was a great club captain but that doesn't necessarily mean he'll make a good manager. Solskjaer for me ... and quickly before Bolton grab him! b12simon

4:24pm Fri 12 Oct 12

ewood1952 says...

as long as it is not Black.
as long as it is not Black. ewood1952

4:28pm Fri 12 Oct 12

cathedral citi says...

Ole Gunnar solksjaer, please!

Goes without saying. He's young, dynamic, hungry for success and has proven his credentials, albeit with a smaller Norwegian club.

OGS is the guy we need at BRFC NOW!
Taking on ANY manager is a gamble, but I'm sure the vast majority of fans agree, that he will not only give us a feelgood factor, but will also draw in the crowds, something which has been amiss at Ewood for several years now.

Come on, Venky's! Prove yourselves as worthy owners, and give us somewhat of our pride back by appointing OGS!

Long reign the ROVERS.....
Ole Gunnar solksjaer, please! Goes without saying. He's young, dynamic, hungry for success and has proven his credentials, albeit with a smaller Norwegian club. OGS is the guy we need at BRFC NOW! Taking on ANY manager is a gamble, but I'm sure the vast majority of fans agree, that he will not only give us a feelgood factor, but will also draw in the crowds, something which has been amiss at Ewood for several years now. Come on, Venky's! Prove yourselves as worthy owners, and give us somewhat of our pride back by appointing OGS! Long reign the ROVERS..... cathedral citi

4:44pm Fri 12 Oct 12

Riverside 7 says...

I just cannot understand how Tim Sherwood can be Simon Garner's first choice.
Serwood has had no managerial experience whatsoever.

He may be highly regarded as technical advisor at Spurs but that doesn't mean he will make a good manager.

Remember Brian Kidd & Ray Harford - both excellent coaches but they could not make the step up to manager.
And let us not forget Steve Kean - another coach with no managerial experience.

It has got to be OGS and quick bcause I am sure Bolton are thinking along the same lines.
I just hope that we haven't wasted the past 14 days and now need to get our new man in place by early next week so he has time to prepare the squad for Derby next Saturday.
I just cannot understand how Tim Sherwood can be Simon Garner's first choice. Serwood has had no managerial experience whatsoever. He may be highly regarded as technical advisor at Spurs but that doesn't mean he will make a good manager. Remember Brian Kidd & Ray Harford - both excellent coaches but they could not make the step up to manager. And let us not forget Steve Kean - another coach with no managerial experience. It has got to be OGS and quick bcause I am sure Bolton are thinking along the same lines. I just hope that we haven't wasted the past 14 days and now need to get our new man in place by early next week so he has time to prepare the squad for Derby next Saturday. Riverside 7

4:50pm Fri 12 Oct 12

pbirty says...

highly thought of as a coach(TS). we have all heard that said about EB and SK. please some one with experience.
highly thought of as a coach(TS). we have all heard that said about EB and SK. please some one with experience. pbirty

4:51pm Fri 12 Oct 12

eddio says...

Sorry Simon! I'm with the majority and see OGS as the man to bring stability back to our club. I'm sure SAF will steer him in the right direction (but he may also steer him clear of the Venky regime?). Either way, I think he ticks all the boxes BUT he may hold out for a Premier club?
Sorry Simon! I'm with the majority and see OGS as the man to bring stability back to our club. I'm sure SAF will steer him in the right direction (but he may also steer him clear of the Venky regime?). Either way, I think he ticks all the boxes BUT he may hold out for a Premier club? eddio

5:03pm Fri 12 Oct 12

Harwoodstblue says...

Riverside 7 wrote:
I just cannot understand how Tim Sherwood can be Simon Garner's first choice.
Serwood has had no managerial experience whatsoever.

He may be highly regarded as technical advisor at Spurs but that doesn't mean he will make a good manager.

Remember Brian Kidd & Ray Harford - both excellent coaches but they could not make the step up to manager.
And let us not forget Steve Kean - another coach with no managerial experience.

It has got to be OGS and quick bcause I am sure Bolton are thinking along the same lines.
I just hope that we haven't wasted the past 14 days and now need to get our new man in place by early next week so he has time to prepare the squad for Derby next Saturday.
Agreed, good post......I can't understand Simon Garner wanting another inexperienced manager. It's too much of a gamble with the state we are in. This is going to take a tough experienced manager to get us out of this mess.
Why do some prefer inexperience again ? ...Remember Kean..Ince and Kidd. More often than not it doesn't work.
[quote][p][bold]Riverside 7[/bold] wrote: I just cannot understand how Tim Sherwood can be Simon Garner's first choice. Serwood has had no managerial experience whatsoever. He may be highly regarded as technical advisor at Spurs but that doesn't mean he will make a good manager. Remember Brian Kidd & Ray Harford - both excellent coaches but they could not make the step up to manager. And let us not forget Steve Kean - another coach with no managerial experience. It has got to be OGS and quick bcause I am sure Bolton are thinking along the same lines. I just hope that we haven't wasted the past 14 days and now need to get our new man in place by early next week so he has time to prepare the squad for Derby next Saturday.[/p][/quote]Agreed, good post......I can't understand Simon Garner wanting another inexperienced manager. It's too much of a gamble with the state we are in. This is going to take a tough experienced manager to get us out of this mess. Why do some prefer inexperience again ? ...Remember Kean..Ince and Kidd. More often than not it doesn't work. Harwoodstblue

5:04pm Fri 12 Oct 12

noddymcleod says...

Simon, you're usually a sensible chap, but Vialli ? Multi-millionaire comes to Blackburn to work for Venkys ?
Sherwood is a gamble, but an expensive one, he gets a million at Spurs, plus compensation to buy out his contract.
My bet is the cheapest option and that looks like Black.
Second best, some out of work hack - McCarthy, Coyle, Reid.
The OGS, Schuster, etc list is a repeat of the Ronaldhino, Beckham nonsense, it's just Shabby clowning around.
What odds on a coaching job for Ali ?
Simon, you're usually a sensible chap, but Vialli ? Multi-millionaire comes to Blackburn to work for Venkys ? Sherwood is a gamble, but an expensive one, he gets a million at Spurs, plus compensation to buy out his contract. My bet is the cheapest option and that looks like Black. Second best, some out of work hack - McCarthy, Coyle, Reid. The OGS, Schuster, etc list is a repeat of the Ronaldhino, Beckham nonsense, it's just Shabby clowning around. What odds on a coaching job for Ali ? noddymcleod

5:05pm Fri 12 Oct 12

Chrissaces says...

Guys, I'm with all the comments above... Venkys should only have 1 man they seriously want on that shortlist, and it has to be Ole!

I really fear they are going to put someone like sherwood or shearer in the hotseat... While this is nice as a gesture to give them a proper chance in football management, and a cheaper option probably, I see it turning sour if they oversee a couple of early losses (seen to not be up to being a manager)... Where as Ole would be seen as more proven success in management just 'getting his squad sorted'

I just want to see venkys actually do something, speak to us about your intentions... Or have you literally not got a single fcuking clue what you are doing??'
Guys, I'm with all the comments above... Venkys should only have 1 man they seriously want on that shortlist, and it has to be Ole! I really fear they are going to put someone like sherwood or shearer in the hotseat... While this is nice as a gesture to give them a proper chance in football management, and a cheaper option probably, I see it turning sour if they oversee a couple of early losses (seen to not be up to being a manager)... Where as Ole would be seen as more proven success in management just 'getting his squad sorted' I just want to see venkys actually do something, speak to us about your intentions... Or have you literally not got a single fcuking clue what you are doing??' Chrissaces

5:10pm Fri 12 Oct 12

Harwoodstblue says...

Chrissaces wrote:
Guys, I'm with all the comments above... Venkys should only have 1 man they seriously want on that shortlist, and it has to be Ole!

I really fear they are going to put someone like sherwood or shearer in the hotseat... While this is nice as a gesture to give them a proper chance in football management, and a cheaper option probably, I see it turning sour if they oversee a couple of early losses (seen to not be up to being a manager)... Where as Ole would be seen as more proven success in management just 'getting his squad sorted'

I just want to see venkys actually do something, speak to us about your intentions... Or have you literally not got a single fcuking clue what you are doing??'
I think Venkeys are disgusting for not speaking to the people who pay their hard earned money to support the club........Just who do they think they are.
[quote][p][bold]Chrissaces[/bold] wrote: Guys, I'm with all the comments above... Venkys should only have 1 man they seriously want on that shortlist, and it has to be Ole! I really fear they are going to put someone like sherwood or shearer in the hotseat... While this is nice as a gesture to give them a proper chance in football management, and a cheaper option probably, I see it turning sour if they oversee a couple of early losses (seen to not be up to being a manager)... Where as Ole would be seen as more proven success in management just 'getting his squad sorted' I just want to see venkys actually do something, speak to us about your intentions... Or have you literally not got a single fcuking clue what you are doing??'[/p][/quote]I think Venkeys are disgusting for not speaking to the people who pay their hard earned money to support the club........Just who do they think they are. Harwoodstblue

5:11pm Fri 12 Oct 12

Markhecky says...

The talk was steve kean getting sacked,any normal company lines a replacement up not brfc.its quite obvious the pillock resigning was a big shock to them,thats why we r still in a quandary about a replacement.only us,god help us.
The talk was steve kean getting sacked,any normal company lines a replacement up not brfc.its quite obvious the pillock resigning was a big shock to them,thats why we r still in a quandary about a replacement.only us,god help us. Markhecky

5:17pm Fri 12 Oct 12

Harwoodstblue says...

Markhecky wrote:
The talk was steve kean getting sacked,any normal company lines a replacement up not brfc.its quite obvious the pillock resigning was a big shock to them,thats why we r still in a quandary about a replacement.only us,god help us.
It's unbelievable I know, but apparently 'she who must be obeyed' was disappointed when he resigned. If it was up to Desai, he would still be here now. That's why it was a shock to them.
[quote][p][bold]Markhecky[/bold] wrote: The talk was steve kean getting sacked,any normal company lines a replacement up not brfc.its quite obvious the pillock resigning was a big shock to them,thats why we r still in a quandary about a replacement.only us,god help us.[/p][/quote]It's unbelievable I know, but apparently 'she who must be obeyed' was disappointed when he resigned. If it was up to Desai, he would still be here now. That's why it was a shock to them. Harwoodstblue

5:25pm Fri 12 Oct 12

jogalot says...

Why would Ole come to Rovers when he could go to Bolton? Fergie has probbably warned him off us. Same with most others. I'd like to know what Sherwood is thinking. Is he keen to start management? If so, Rovers would be an ideal starting place and he should not cost much cos of his lack of experience. Or is he just in it for the money? If so he will be holding out for the best deal he can get. He knows Venkys are desperate for someone the fans will accept. I don't think he's worth the risk. I'd prefer Coyle or Holloway - they did the impossible and got the dingles and the tangerines promoted. But Number One Priority is to get rid of Black and Hendry asap.
Why would Ole come to Rovers when he could go to Bolton? Fergie has probbably warned him off us. Same with most others. I'd like to know what Sherwood is thinking. Is he keen to start management? If so, Rovers would be an ideal starting place and he should not cost much cos of his lack of experience. Or is he just in it for the money? If so he will be holding out for the best deal he can get. He knows Venkys are desperate for someone the fans will accept. I don't think he's worth the risk. I'd prefer Coyle or Holloway - they did the impossible and got the dingles and the tangerines promoted. But Number One Priority is to get rid of Black and Hendry asap. jogalot

5:28pm Fri 12 Oct 12

juanbbien says...

I don't think much of this list.come on shaggy just get it sorted it's going on for ever
I don't think much of this list.come on shaggy just get it sorted it's going on for ever juanbbien

5:36pm Fri 12 Oct 12

Chrissaces says...

Harwoodstblue wrote:
Chrissaces wrote:
Guys, I'm with all the comments above... Venkys should only have 1 man they seriously want on that shortlist, and it has to be Ole!

I really fear they are going to put someone like sherwood or shearer in the hotseat... While this is nice as a gesture to give them a proper chance in football management, and a cheaper option probably, I see it turning sour if they oversee a couple of early losses (seen to not be up to being a manager)... Where as Ole would be seen as more proven success in management just 'getting his squad sorted'

I just want to see venkys actually do something, speak to us about your intentions... Or have you literally not got a single fcuking clue what you are doing??'
I think Venkeys are disgusting for not speaking to the people who pay their hard earned money to support the club........Just who do they think they are.
As with my last statement, they basically do not have a clue.. They have employed the Indian pundit who is quickly showing his colours as a person they want the fans to bond with... But still be a yes man

I bet they are sat in India now with a list of names, a blindfold and a dart...
[quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Chrissaces[/bold] wrote: Guys, I'm with all the comments above... Venkys should only have 1 man they seriously want on that shortlist, and it has to be Ole! I really fear they are going to put someone like sherwood or shearer in the hotseat... While this is nice as a gesture to give them a proper chance in football management, and a cheaper option probably, I see it turning sour if they oversee a couple of early losses (seen to not be up to being a manager)... Where as Ole would be seen as more proven success in management just 'getting his squad sorted' I just want to see venkys actually do something, speak to us about your intentions... Or have you literally not got a single fcuking clue what you are doing??'[/p][/quote]I think Venkeys are disgusting for not speaking to the people who pay their hard earned money to support the club........Just who do they think they are.[/p][/quote]As with my last statement, they basically do not have a clue.. They have employed the Indian pundit who is quickly showing his colours as a person they want the fans to bond with... But still be a yes man I bet they are sat in India now with a list of names, a blindfold and a dart... Chrissaces

5:50pm Fri 12 Oct 12

blueblooded says...

So good to see all fans on here singing from the same hymn sheet on this issue.

Ole Gunnar +1 from me too, but I'd be happy with Schuster too if OGS wont come.
So good to see all fans on here singing from the same hymn sheet on this issue. Ole Gunnar +1 from me too, but I'd be happy with Schuster too if OGS wont come. blueblooded

5:55pm Fri 12 Oct 12

Chrissaces says...

blueblooded wrote:
So good to see all fans on here singing from the same hymn sheet on this issue.

Ole Gunnar +1 from me too, but I'd be happy with Schuster too if OGS wont come.
If its so easy for us to see, you would think that someone who has millions of pounds in the balance would be able to see it too?! If it was my money and I didn't really know what I was doing (and let's face it, I wouldn't har invested in the first place), I would be consulting everyone and then making an educated decision, but a fast one at that to prevent dwindling my money away... Puts a new spin on the phrase 'more money than sense'!!
[quote][p][bold]blueblooded[/bold] wrote: So good to see all fans on here singing from the same hymn sheet on this issue. Ole Gunnar +1 from me too, but I'd be happy with Schuster too if OGS wont come.[/p][/quote]If its so easy for us to see, you would think that someone who has millions of pounds in the balance would be able to see it too?! If it was my money and I didn't really know what I was doing (and let's face it, I wouldn't har invested in the first place), I would be consulting everyone and then making an educated decision, but a fast one at that to prevent dwindling my money away... Puts a new spin on the phrase 'more money than sense'!! Chrissaces

6:06pm Fri 12 Oct 12

FannyTickler says...

Simon Garner is as thick as a whale sandwich.
Simon Garner is as thick as a whale sandwich. FannyTickler

6:10pm Fri 12 Oct 12

flagstone says...

whats happened to rafa benetez ????????????????????
?????? perfect for the job .
whats happened to rafa benetez ???????????????????? ?????? perfect for the job . flagstone

6:22pm Fri 12 Oct 12

Forever-Blue says...

Sorry Guys, but your all going to be upset, as the next manager of BRFC wil be :

Gary Flitcroft.

Watch this space.
Sorry Guys, but your all going to be upset, as the next manager of BRFC wil be : Gary Flitcroft. Watch this space. Forever-Blue

6:32pm Fri 12 Oct 12

Captain Dreckley says...

Hell Simon have you swapped the woodbines for wacky baccy? OGS is the only one of this lot worth considering although I would love to see Mrs D and Singh put Roy Kean in his place. Unfortunately as venkys and Singh p*ss ar*e about we only have this drivel to look to rather than any action
Hell Simon have you swapped the woodbines for wacky baccy? OGS is the only one of this lot worth considering although I would love to see Mrs D and Singh put Roy Kean in his place. Unfortunately as venkys and Singh p*ss ar*e about we only have this drivel to look to rather than any action Captain Dreckley

6:33pm Fri 12 Oct 12

cornishrover89 says...

To Venkys (who are definitely not listening/reading),

As I am sure you know, you have wronged this club. We have gone from being a respected and well-run Premier League team to the farce of English football. your handling of the Kean situation was ludicrous, to the point of suspicious. But you have a chance to take a step towards amending the wrongs you have done.

Please listen to the fans on this message board, if you want to unite the fans then pick the name the majority agree on- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Do everything in your power to convince him to come- he has learnt from the best, and Sir Alex once said he was the only player to actually WATCH the game and learn tactically when he was on the bench- a sign of his promise as a future manager. He has had unbelievable success so far and could be a marvellous manager for Rovers.

If you want the fans' forgiveness, don't take the easy decision of Black or an over-hyped ex-player. We as a club have gone through a lot of torment during your tenure- I hope you will listen to us now.

Sincerely,

A Rovers fan.

-Deaf ears anyone?
To Venkys (who are definitely not listening/reading), As I am sure you know, you have wronged this club. We have gone from being a respected and well-run Premier League team to the farce of English football. your handling of the Kean situation was ludicrous, to the point of suspicious. But you have a chance to take a step towards amending the wrongs you have done. Please listen to the fans on this message board, if you want to unite the fans then pick the name the majority agree on- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Do everything in your power to convince him to come- he has learnt from the best, and Sir Alex once said he was the only player to actually WATCH the game and learn tactically when he was on the bench- a sign of his promise as a future manager. He has had unbelievable success so far and could be a marvellous manager for Rovers. If you want the fans' forgiveness, don't take the easy decision of Black or an over-hyped ex-player. We as a club have gone through a lot of torment during your tenure- I hope you will listen to us now. Sincerely, A Rovers fan. -Deaf ears anyone? cornishrover89

6:39pm Fri 12 Oct 12

pepperpot2296 says...

OGS and quick coz it looks as if Bolton are on the move for him already
OGS and quick coz it looks as if Bolton are on the move for him already pepperpot2296

6:42pm Fri 12 Oct 12

carribbian says...

Forever-Blue wrote:
Sorry Guys, but your all going to be upset, as the next manager of BRFC wil be :

Gary Flitcroft.

Watch this space.
sky sports saying the same heavy money going on gary flitcroft to be the new manager .what happend to a experiance manager or is it just cost cutting
[quote][p][bold]Forever-Blue[/bold] wrote: Sorry Guys, but your all going to be upset, as the next manager of BRFC wil be : Gary Flitcroft. Watch this space.[/p][/quote]sky sports saying the same heavy money going on gary flitcroft to be the new manager .what happend to a experiance manager or is it just cost cutting carribbian

6:42pm Fri 12 Oct 12

Dan11 says...

Out of that list only OGS is suitable and would do a good job. Go in for him now, it would make the fans happy and he is clearly a decent proven manager and would do well for us!
Out of that list only OGS is suitable and would do a good job. Go in for him now, it would make the fans happy and he is clearly a decent proven manager and would do well for us! Dan11

6:46pm Fri 12 Oct 12

Rovers1975 says...

Tick tock tick tock.....

Keans been gone 2 weeks now and Rovers have been linked with just about every manager, ex manager, young manager, wannabe manager and ex player, yet we are still left dangling without the first clue of who it might be. Once again Venkys and their cronies prove their complete and utter amateurishness and failure at running a football club. What the f00k is going on!? I realise this is a very big decision but surely they can shortlist 3 or 4 of the best candidates, interview them, make a decision, employ a proper manager and try to redeem some of the mayhem and shambles they have created over the last 2 years! Whats the odds we will have to wait another couple of weeks whilst Singh talks more political spin only to watch in horror as they make yet another catastrophic decision and we're back to square one!
Tick tock tick tock..... Keans been gone 2 weeks now and Rovers have been linked with just about every manager, ex manager, young manager, wannabe manager and ex player, yet we are still left dangling without the first clue of who it might be. Once again Venkys and their cronies prove their complete and utter amateurishness and failure at running a football club. What the f00k is going on!? I realise this is a very big decision but surely they can shortlist 3 or 4 of the best candidates, interview them, make a decision, employ a proper manager and try to redeem some of the mayhem and shambles they have created over the last 2 years! Whats the odds we will have to wait another couple of weeks whilst Singh talks more political spin only to watch in horror as they make yet another catastrophic decision and we're back to square one! Rovers1975

6:48pm Fri 12 Oct 12

madrover says...

ogs the way for me hurry up shebby the new manager will need to use the loan market
ogs the way for me hurry up shebby the new manager will need to use the loan market madrover

6:57pm Fri 12 Oct 12

Harwoodstblue says...

Rovers1975 wrote:
Tick tock tick tock.....

Keans been gone 2 weeks now and Rovers have been linked with just about every manager, ex manager, young manager, wannabe manager and ex player, yet we are still left dangling without the first clue of who it might be. Once again Venkys and their cronies prove their complete and utter amateurishness and failure at running a football club. What the f00k is going on!? I realise this is a very big decision but surely they can shortlist 3 or 4 of the best candidates, interview them, make a decision, employ a proper manager and try to redeem some of the mayhem and shambles they have created over the last 2 years! Whats the odds we will have to wait another couple of weeks whilst Singh talks more political spin only to watch in horror as they make yet another catastrophic decision and we're back to square one!
If they do make another catastrophic decision, it's up to the fans as to whether they support that decision or not. We can only be expected to put up with so much ignorance incompetence.
[quote][p][bold]Rovers1975[/bold] wrote: Tick tock tick tock..... Keans been gone 2 weeks now and Rovers have been linked with just about every manager, ex manager, young manager, wannabe manager and ex player, yet we are still left dangling without the first clue of who it might be. Once again Venkys and their cronies prove their complete and utter amateurishness and failure at running a football club. What the f00k is going on!? I realise this is a very big decision but surely they can shortlist 3 or 4 of the best candidates, interview them, make a decision, employ a proper manager and try to redeem some of the mayhem and shambles they have created over the last 2 years! Whats the odds we will have to wait another couple of weeks whilst Singh talks more political spin only to watch in horror as they make yet another catastrophic decision and we're back to square one![/p][/quote]If they do make another catastrophic decision, it's up to the fans as to whether they support that decision or not. We can only be expected to put up with so much ignorance incompetence. Harwoodstblue

7:01pm Fri 12 Oct 12

wolsty says...

seems like the OLD OLD story they will do what ever she says,just a thought shebby if by any chance you lot dont listen I for one will still stay away from EWOOD until a PROVEN MANAGER INSTALLED whoever it is but not BLACK OR HENDRY or FLITCROFT
seems like the OLD OLD story they will do what ever she says,just a thought shebby if by any chance you lot dont listen I for one will still stay away from EWOOD until a PROVEN MANAGER INSTALLED whoever it is but not BLACK OR HENDRY or FLITCROFT wolsty

7:19pm Fri 12 Oct 12

Rovers1975 says...

wolsty wrote:
seems like the OLD OLD story they will do what ever she says,just a thought shebby if by any chance you lot dont listen I for one will still stay away from EWOOD until a PROVEN MANAGER INSTALLED whoever it is but not BLACK OR HENDRY or FLITCROFT
If she has got as much say as we're led to believe then we're in big big trouble. I can't think of a less appropriate decision maker. She found out a football was round about 3 weeks ago. I fear desperate times ahead if madame has even the slightest of input on who is appointed the next manger.

The pantomime continues..... prove me wrong Venkys and appoint the proper manager our club deserves. If not sell up and go away.
[quote][p][bold]wolsty[/bold] wrote: seems like the OLD OLD story they will do what ever she says,just a thought shebby if by any chance you lot dont listen I for one will still stay away from EWOOD until a PROVEN MANAGER INSTALLED whoever it is but not BLACK OR HENDRY or FLITCROFT[/p][/quote]If she has got as much say as we're led to believe then we're in big big trouble. I can't think of a less appropriate decision maker. She found out a football was round about 3 weeks ago. I fear desperate times ahead if madame has even the slightest of input on who is appointed the next manger. The pantomime continues..... prove me wrong Venkys and appoint the proper manager our club deserves. If not sell up and go away. Rovers1975

7:29pm Fri 12 Oct 12

jogalot says...

Do Venkys have shares in betting shops?
Do Venkys have shares in betting shops? jogalot

7:37pm Fri 12 Oct 12

French Rover says...

Everyone keeps saying OGS and I would say yes too if I believed he would come - but no way will he leave Molde right now to come to England to manage in the championship with the Rovers or Bolton either. He is meant for bigger things - which is probably why he turned Villa down.

Sherwood is the next best choice - his football knowledge and technical ability is top class and he has already organised the Spurs academy and youth set-up to the highest levels. He is 'seemingly' the chosen one for the club to be their next manager once all the terms and compensation is agreed. They do not seem to talking to anyone else so the shortlist must only have one name on it like Shebby hinted the other day - and that name is Tim Sherwood.
Everyone keeps saying OGS and I would say yes too if I believed he would come - but no way will he leave Molde right now to come to England to manage in the championship with the Rovers or Bolton either. He is meant for bigger things - which is probably why he turned Villa down. Sherwood is the next best choice - his football knowledge and technical ability is top class and he has already organised the Spurs academy and youth set-up to the highest levels. He is 'seemingly' the chosen one for the club to be their next manager once all the terms and compensation is agreed. They do not seem to talking to anyone else so the shortlist must only have one name on it like Shebby hinted the other day - and that name is Tim Sherwood. French Rover

7:42pm Fri 12 Oct 12

kazluvsrovers says...

Black will be in charge for the Derby game, if he gets 3 points he will be the
new manager.........Plea
se sell us on Venkys before we follow in the footsteps of PNE..
Black will be in charge for the Derby game, if he gets 3 points he will be the new manager.........Plea se sell us on Venkys before we follow in the footsteps of PNE.. kazluvsrovers

7:51pm Fri 12 Oct 12

moh says...

wolsty wrote:
seems like the OLD OLD story they will do what ever she says,just a thought shebby if by any chance you lot dont listen I for one will still stay away from EWOOD until a PROVEN MANAGER INSTALLED whoever it is but not BLACK OR HENDRY or FLITCROFT
They need soeone who is experienced and has a thick skin. Big Sam, as regularly booed. Some rovers fans will boo any manager as soon as a game is lost. Rovers cannot win every game. I was surprised the care manager Black booed at the last home game. Even Hughes was booed at times by some fans. Shebby you have done a good job since you arrived, keep it up.
[quote][p][bold]wolsty[/bold] wrote: seems like the OLD OLD story they will do what ever she says,just a thought shebby if by any chance you lot dont listen I for one will still stay away from EWOOD until a PROVEN MANAGER INSTALLED whoever it is but not BLACK OR HENDRY or FLITCROFT[/p][/quote]They need soeone who is experienced and has a thick skin. Big Sam, as regularly booed. Some rovers fans will boo any manager as soon as a game is lost. Rovers cannot win every game. I was surprised the care manager Black booed at the last home game. Even Hughes was booed at times by some fans. Shebby you have done a good job since you arrived, keep it up. moh

7:51pm Fri 12 Oct 12

TrueBlue (Formerly GetRealUIdiot) says...

For me and whats seems the fans choice Is OGS. My other choice(but he does`nt seem to be In the running) would be Simon Grayson.
For me and whats seems the fans choice Is OGS. My other choice(but he does`nt seem to be In the running) would be Simon Grayson. TrueBlue (Formerly GetRealUIdiot)

7:52pm Fri 12 Oct 12

Harwoodstblue says...

wolsty wrote:
seems like the OLD OLD story they will do what ever she says,just a thought shebby if by any chance you lot dont listen I for one will still stay away from EWOOD until a PROVEN MANAGER INSTALLED whoever it is but not BLACK OR HENDRY or FLITCROFT
An experienced manager please. We're in a far too precarious position to be experimenting or taking risks with unproven candidates.
[quote][p][bold]wolsty[/bold] wrote: seems like the OLD OLD story they will do what ever she says,just a thought shebby if by any chance you lot dont listen I for one will still stay away from EWOOD until a PROVEN MANAGER INSTALLED whoever it is but not BLACK OR HENDRY or FLITCROFT[/p][/quote]An experienced manager please. We're in a far too precarious position to be experimenting or taking risks with unproven candidates. Harwoodstblue

7:53pm Fri 12 Oct 12

Rovers1975 says...

kazluvsrovers wrote:
Black will be in charge for the Derby game, if he gets 3 points he will be the
new manager.........Plea

se sell us on Venkys before we follow in the footsteps of PNE..
Yep, I agree..... If (and I hope he doesn't) Black got the job, the only saving grace is he has some dignity, unlike Kean, so if things started to go t1ts up there's no way Black would stick around to be slaughtered like Kean did. I desperately hope it doesn't come to that.

Venkys are so untrustworthy anything is possible...
[quote][p][bold]kazluvsrovers[/bold] wrote: Black will be in charge for the Derby game, if he gets 3 points he will be the new manager.........Plea se sell us on Venkys before we follow in the footsteps of PNE..[/p][/quote]Yep, I agree..... If (and I hope he doesn't) Black got the job, the only saving grace is he has some dignity, unlike Kean, so if things started to go t1ts up there's no way Black would stick around to be slaughtered like Kean did. I desperately hope it doesn't come to that. Venkys are so untrustworthy anything is possible... Rovers1975

8:20pm Fri 12 Oct 12

Rover Pete says...

Nothing but hot air.

Veky's are just waiting for Black to win a game or two.

They will not spend money on a real top class man - he would expect money to spend to build a proper squad.
Nothing but hot air. Veky's are just waiting for Black to win a game or two. They will not spend money on a real top class man - he would expect money to spend to build a proper squad. Rover Pete

8:34pm Fri 12 Oct 12

gleechy says...

How difficult can it be? What's taking so long, they are only looking for someone who can say YES.
How difficult can it be? What's taking so long, they are only looking for someone who can say YES. gleechy

9:16pm Fri 12 Oct 12

modan says...

Venky are offering £2 million a year salary for the manager and i want the right man for the job this time. I want Redknapp or Shewrwood for the vacant manager's post.The fans need to get behind this new manager and Venky must listen to fans.The Club was heading in wrong direction under Kean,he spent a lot of money buying rubbish players .The club got relegated .This is a great club and fantastic fans BRFC was in the premier league for total of 18 years wiinning title in 1995.BRFC is big club in a small town,Venky must spend big money to compete with likes of Sunderland,QPR,Fulha
m and West Ham.We might not compete with the likes of Man City,Chelsea,Spurs,L
iverpool,Arsenal and Man Utd because these top six clubs have more incomes from gates and other revenues like sponsorship and merchanise deals.Finally if any of fans think Venky should sell up then i will tell you now ,have you got £50 million to buy out this club ? Yes we are Asians we own lot of business in UK likes of Land Rover/ Jaguar,British Steel,Tetley Tea,Dr Reddy,New Look,Bestway Cash and Carry ltd,Accrol Papers,Northern Foods,Poundstrecher,
B&N,Voi Jeans,Caparo Groups,Euro Garages and many more.Britain's richest man is a Asian Mr Laxmi Mittal who owns the largst steel plants around the world.The Venkys are worth £2 Billion and they are one of the richest family in India.They bought this club from The Walker family of Blackburn and the Venky wrote of the Club's debt.Brfc was in the market for over two years no American or Arab buyers were intrested so the Indians have bought his great club because of the town's large Indian population.Bollywood or bust !
Venky are offering £2 million a year salary for the manager and i want the right man for the job this time. I want Redknapp or Shewrwood for the vacant manager's post.The fans need to get behind this new manager and Venky must listen to fans.The Club was heading in wrong direction under Kean,he spent a lot of money buying rubbish players .The club got relegated .This is a great club and fantastic fans BRFC was in the premier league for total of 18 years wiinning title in 1995.BRFC is big club in a small town,Venky must spend big money to compete with likes of Sunderland,QPR,Fulha m and West Ham.We might not compete with the likes of Man City,Chelsea,Spurs,L iverpool,Arsenal and Man Utd because these top six clubs have more incomes from gates and other revenues like sponsorship and merchanise deals.Finally if any of fans think Venky should sell up then i will tell you now ,have you got £50 million to buy out this club ? Yes we are Asians we own lot of business in UK likes of Land Rover/ Jaguar,British Steel,Tetley Tea,Dr Reddy,New Look,Bestway Cash and Carry ltd,Accrol Papers,Northern Foods,Poundstrecher, B&N,Voi Jeans,Caparo Groups,Euro Garages and many more.Britain's richest man is a Asian Mr Laxmi Mittal who owns the largst steel plants around the world.The Venkys are worth £2 Billion and they are one of the richest family in India.They bought this club from The Walker family of Blackburn and the Venky wrote of the Club's debt.Brfc was in the market for over two years no American or Arab buyers were intrested so the Indians have bought his great club because of the town's large Indian population.Bollywood or bust ! modan

9:18pm Fri 12 Oct 12

Dingle Infiltrator says...

Just who is Simon Garner? Seems like a man of very low intelligence to me...He says of Roy Keane:

"They need someone to tell them exactly how it is and to not be bullied by his bosses. Keane is that man. "

And Keane wouldn't bully them at all would he?

And then his best idea? To appoint Tim Deadwood, a no good selfish lout who will fall out with players quicker than Nzonzi chinned that bald Alkie Steve Kean

On Deadwood "I would be all for breaking the bank to bring him to the club."

BREAK THE BANK ON THAT PR*ICK? You mug Garner. Deadwood is utter filth of a person and is so thick he finds Jamie Redknapp a good conversationalist.

But Garner's best comment comes later where he manages to contradict himself in one sentence.

"People say he (Sherwood) is inexperienced but I don’t agree. Maybe he has not managed before...."

Garner, the reason people say Deadwood is inexperienced is because he has no experience. NO EXPERIENCE. Zero. So you disagree all you like.

They say you get what you deserve and you mongolids deserve what Garwood is advocating. Good luck in administration
Just who is Simon Garner? Seems like a man of very low intelligence to me...He says of Roy Keane: "They need someone to tell them exactly how it is and to not be bullied by his bosses. Keane is that man. " And Keane wouldn't bully them at all would he? And then his best idea? To appoint Tim Deadwood, a no good selfish lout who will fall out with players quicker than Nzonzi chinned that bald Alkie Steve Kean On Deadwood "I would be all for breaking the bank to bring him to the club." BREAK THE BANK ON THAT PR*ICK? You mug Garner. Deadwood is utter filth of a person and is so thick he finds Jamie Redknapp a good conversationalist. But Garner's best comment comes later where he manages to contradict himself in one sentence. "People say he (Sherwood) is inexperienced but I don’t agree. Maybe he has not managed before...." Garner, the reason people say Deadwood is inexperienced is because he has no experience. NO EXPERIENCE. Zero. So you disagree all you like. They say you get what you deserve and you mongolids deserve what Garwood is advocating. Good luck in administration Dingle Infiltrator

9:23pm Fri 12 Oct 12

Dingle Infiltrator says...

KEAN WAS TOO GOOD FOR YOU

And so is Jimmy Savile - dead or alive

At least Jimmy had a bit of get up and go about him, not like Eric Black and that deadbeat Hendry
KEAN WAS TOO GOOD FOR YOU And so is Jimmy Savile - dead or alive At least Jimmy had a bit of get up and go about him, not like Eric Black and that deadbeat Hendry Dingle Infiltrator

9:23pm Fri 12 Oct 12

A Darener says...

Venky's have one chance to get it right......OGS? End of!
Venky's have one chance to get it right......OGS? End of! A Darener

9:36pm Fri 12 Oct 12

Rovers1975 says...

Dingle Infiltrator wrote:
KEAN WAS TOO GOOD FOR YOU

And so is Jimmy Savile - dead or alive

At least Jimmy had a bit of get up and go about him, not like Eric Black and that deadbeat Hendry
go away turd breath
[quote][p][bold]Dingle Infiltrator[/bold] wrote: KEAN WAS TOO GOOD FOR YOU And so is Jimmy Savile - dead or alive At least Jimmy had a bit of get up and go about him, not like Eric Black and that deadbeat Hendry[/p][/quote]go away turd breath Rovers1975

9:38pm Fri 12 Oct 12

stefjam says...

I don't know whether the Telegraph are to blame or Garner for making SG look stupid, top 5 & gives one of them one out of 5... SG for manager!!!!
I don't know whether the Telegraph are to blame or Garner for making SG look stupid, top 5 & gives one of them one out of 5... SG for manager!!!! stefjam

9:45pm Fri 12 Oct 12

RUinsane says...

Ole Gunnar Solskjar all the way. Sherwood has no experience and Roy keane is pants
Ole Gunnar Solskjar all the way. Sherwood has no experience and Roy keane is pants RUinsane

9:51pm Fri 12 Oct 12

Harwoodstblue says...

Dingle Infiltrator wrote:
Just who is Simon Garner? Seems like a man of very low intelligence to me...He says of Roy Keane:

"They need someone to tell them exactly how it is and to not be bullied by his bosses. Keane is that man. "

And Keane wouldn't bully them at all would he?

And then his best idea? To appoint Tim Deadwood, a no good selfish lout who will fall out with players quicker than Nzonzi chinned that bald Alkie Steve Kean

On Deadwood "I would be all for breaking the bank to bring him to the club."

BREAK THE BANK ON THAT PR*ICK? You mug Garner. Deadwood is utter filth of a person and is so thick he finds Jamie Redknapp a good conversationalist.

But Garner's best comment comes later where he manages to contradict himself in one sentence.

"People say he (Sherwood) is inexperienced but I don’t agree. Maybe he has not managed before...."

Garner, the reason people say Deadwood is inexperienced is because he has no experience. NO EXPERIENCE. Zero. So you disagree all you like.

They say you get what you deserve and you mongolids deserve what Garwood is advocating. Good luck in administration
This post sounds as though it has been written by someone in a lunatic asylum.
[quote][p][bold]Dingle Infiltrator[/bold] wrote: Just who is Simon Garner? Seems like a man of very low intelligence to me...He says of Roy Keane: "They need someone to tell them exactly how it is and to not be bullied by his bosses. Keane is that man. " And Keane wouldn't bully them at all would he? And then his best idea? To appoint Tim Deadwood, a no good selfish lout who will fall out with players quicker than Nzonzi chinned that bald Alkie Steve Kean On Deadwood "I would be all for breaking the bank to bring him to the club." BREAK THE BANK ON THAT PR*ICK? You mug Garner. Deadwood is utter filth of a person and is so thick he finds Jamie Redknapp a good conversationalist. But Garner's best comment comes later where he manages to contradict himself in one sentence. "People say he (Sherwood) is inexperienced but I don’t agree. Maybe he has not managed before...." Garner, the reason people say Deadwood is inexperienced is because he has no experience. NO EXPERIENCE. Zero. So you disagree all you like. They say you get what you deserve and you mongolids deserve what Garwood is advocating. Good luck in administration[/p][/quote]This post sounds as though it has been written by someone in a lunatic asylum. Harwoodstblue

9:55pm Fri 12 Oct 12

Harwoodstblue says...

modan wrote:
Venky are offering £2 million a year salary for the manager and i want the right man for the job this time. I want Redknapp or Shewrwood for the vacant manager's post.The fans need to get behind this new manager and Venky must listen to fans.The Club was heading in wrong direction under Kean,he spent a lot of money buying rubbish players .The club got relegated .This is a great club and fantastic fans BRFC was in the premier league for total of 18 years wiinning title in 1995.BRFC is big club in a small town,Venky must spend big money to compete with likes of Sunderland,QPR,Fulha

m and West Ham.We might not compete with the likes of Man City,Chelsea,Spurs,L

iverpool,Arsenal and Man Utd because these top six clubs have more incomes from gates and other revenues like sponsorship and merchanise deals.Finally if any of fans think Venky should sell up then i will tell you now ,have you got £50 million to buy out this club ? Yes we are Asians we own lot of business in UK likes of Land Rover/ Jaguar,British Steel,Tetley Tea,Dr Reddy,New Look,Bestway Cash and Carry ltd,Accrol Papers,Northern Foods,Poundstrecher,

B&N,Voi Jeans,Caparo Groups,Euro Garages and many more.Britain's richest man is a Asian Mr Laxmi Mittal who owns the largst steel plants around the world.The Venkys are worth £2 Billion and they are one of the richest family in India.They bought this club from The Walker family of Blackburn and the Venky wrote of the Club's debt.Brfc was in the market for over two years no American or Arab buyers were intrested so the Indians have bought his great club because of the town's large Indian population.Bollywood or bust !
2 billion eh.. Well why don't the tight assed bast*rds get there bloody hands in their pockets then ?
[quote][p][bold]modan[/bold] wrote: Venky are offering £2 million a year salary for the manager and i want the right man for the job this time. I want Redknapp or Shewrwood for the vacant manager's post.The fans need to get behind this new manager and Venky must listen to fans.The Club was heading in wrong direction under Kean,he spent a lot of money buying rubbish players .The club got relegated .This is a great club and fantastic fans BRFC was in the premier league for total of 18 years wiinning title in 1995.BRFC is big club in a small town,Venky must spend big money to compete with likes of Sunderland,QPR,Fulha m and West Ham.We might not compete with the likes of Man City,Chelsea,Spurs,L iverpool,Arsenal and Man Utd because these top six clubs have more incomes from gates and other revenues like sponsorship and merchanise deals.Finally if any of fans think Venky should sell up then i will tell you now ,have you got £50 million to buy out this club ? Yes we are Asians we own lot of business in UK likes of Land Rover/ Jaguar,British Steel,Tetley Tea,Dr Reddy,New Look,Bestway Cash and Carry ltd,Accrol Papers,Northern Foods,Poundstrecher, B&N,Voi Jeans,Caparo Groups,Euro Garages and many more.Britain's richest man is a Asian Mr Laxmi Mittal who owns the largst steel plants around the world.The Venkys are worth £2 Billion and they are one of the richest family in India.They bought this club from The Walker family of Blackburn and the Venky wrote of the Club's debt.Brfc was in the market for over two years no American or Arab buyers were intrested so the Indians have bought his great club because of the town's large Indian population.Bollywood or bust ![/p][/quote]2 billion eh.. Well why don't the tight assed bast*rds get there bloody hands in their pockets then ? Harwoodstblue

10:01pm Fri 12 Oct 12

There's only one Simon garner says...

There's only one Simon garner. Legend. Enough said.
There's only one Simon garner. Legend. Enough said. There's only one Simon garner

10:04pm Fri 12 Oct 12

Angry From Accrington says...

Harwoodstblue wrote:
modan wrote: Venky are offering £2 million a year salary for the manager and i want the right man for the job this time. I want Redknapp or Shewrwood for the vacant manager's post.The fans need to get behind this new manager and Venky must listen to fans.The Club was heading in wrong direction under Kean,he spent a lot of money buying rubbish players .The club got relegated .This is a great club and fantastic fans BRFC was in the premier league for total of 18 years wiinning title in 1995.BRFC is big club in a small town,Venky must spend big money to compete with likes of Sunderland,QPR,Fulha m and West Ham.We might not compete with the likes of Man City,Chelsea,Spurs,L iverpool,Arsenal and Man Utd because these top six clubs have more incomes from gates and other revenues like sponsorship and merchanise deals.Finally if any of fans think Venky should sell up then i will tell you now ,have you got £50 million to buy out this club ? Yes we are Asians we own lot of business in UK likes of Land Rover/ Jaguar,British Steel,Tetley Tea,Dr Reddy,New Look,Bestway Cash and Carry ltd,Accrol Papers,Northern Foods,Poundstrecher, B&N,Voi Jeans,Caparo Groups,Euro Garages and many more.Britain's richest man is a Asian Mr Laxmi Mittal who owns the largst steel plants around the world.The Venkys are worth £2 Billion and they are one of the richest family in India.They bought this club from The Walker family of Blackburn and the Venky wrote of the Club's debt.Brfc was in the market for over two years no American or Arab buyers were intrested so the Indians have bought his great club because of the town's large Indian population.Bollywood or bust !
2 billion eh.. Well why don't the tight assed bast*rds get there bloody hands in their pockets then ?
Possibly because they are conscious that there are still too many disrespectful individuals around the club, always too willing to make stupid and insulting statements like that one.
[quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]modan[/bold] wrote: Venky are offering £2 million a year salary for the manager and i want the right man for the job this time. I want Redknapp or Shewrwood for the vacant manager's post.The fans need to get behind this new manager and Venky must listen to fans.The Club was heading in wrong direction under Kean,he spent a lot of money buying rubbish players .The club got relegated .This is a great club and fantastic fans BRFC was in the premier league for total of 18 years wiinning title in 1995.BRFC is big club in a small town,Venky must spend big money to compete with likes of Sunderland,QPR,Fulha m and West Ham.We might not compete with the likes of Man City,Chelsea,Spurs,L iverpool,Arsenal and Man Utd because these top six clubs have more incomes from gates and other revenues like sponsorship and merchanise deals.Finally if any of fans think Venky should sell up then i will tell you now ,have you got £50 million to buy out this club ? Yes we are Asians we own lot of business in UK likes of Land Rover/ Jaguar,British Steel,Tetley Tea,Dr Reddy,New Look,Bestway Cash and Carry ltd,Accrol Papers,Northern Foods,Poundstrecher, B&N,Voi Jeans,Caparo Groups,Euro Garages and many more.Britain's richest man is a Asian Mr Laxmi Mittal who owns the largst steel plants around the world.The Venkys are worth £2 Billion and they are one of the richest family in India.They bought this club from The Walker family of Blackburn and the Venky wrote of the Club's debt.Brfc was in the market for over two years no American or Arab buyers were intrested so the Indians have bought his great club because of the town's large Indian population.Bollywood or bust ![/p][/quote]2 billion eh.. Well why don't the tight assed bast*rds get there bloody hands in their pockets then ?[/p][/quote]Possibly because they are conscious that there are still too many disrespectful individuals around the club, always too willing to make stupid and insulting statements like that one. Angry From Accrington

10:12pm Fri 12 Oct 12

alfa111 says...

noddymcleod wrote:
Simon, you're usually a sensible chap, but Vialli ? Multi-millionaire comes to Blackburn to work for Venkys ?
Sherwood is a gamble, but an expensive one, he gets a million at Spurs, plus compensation to buy out his contract.
My bet is the cheapest option and that looks like Black.
Second best, some out of work hack - McCarthy, Coyle, Reid.
The OGS, Schuster, etc list is a repeat of the Ronaldhino, Beckham nonsense, it's just Shabby clowning around.
What odds on a coaching job for Ali ?
Sorry simon but your starting to sound like a we bit of that hendry delusion has infected you , black? no thanks, been there seen it and done it with keanochio time for a real manager and i mean a real one that has a full professional football cv stamped EXEMPLARY.
[quote][p][bold]noddymcleod[/bold] wrote: Simon, you're usually a sensible chap, but Vialli ? Multi-millionaire comes to Blackburn to work for Venkys ? Sherwood is a gamble, but an expensive one, he gets a million at Spurs, plus compensation to buy out his contract. My bet is the cheapest option and that looks like Black. Second best, some out of work hack - McCarthy, Coyle, Reid. The OGS, Schuster, etc list is a repeat of the Ronaldhino, Beckham nonsense, it's just Shabby clowning around. What odds on a coaching job for Ali ?[/p][/quote]Sorry simon but your starting to sound like a we bit of that hendry delusion has infected you , black? no thanks, been there seen it and done it with keanochio time for a real manager and i mean a real one that has a full professional football cv stamped EXEMPLARY. alfa111

10:14pm Fri 12 Oct 12

Harwoodstblue says...

Angry From Accrington wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
modan wrote: Venky are offering £2 million a year salary for the manager and i want the right man for the job this time. I want Redknapp or Shewrwood for the vacant manager's post.The fans need to get behind this new manager and Venky must listen to fans.The Club was heading in wrong direction under Kean,he spent a lot of money buying rubbish players .The club got relegated .This is a great club and fantastic fans BRFC was in the premier league for total of 18 years wiinning title in 1995.BRFC is big club in a small town,Venky must spend big money to compete with likes of Sunderland,QPR,Fulha m and West Ham.We might not compete with the likes of Man City,Chelsea,Spurs,L iverpool,Arsenal and Man Utd because these top six clubs have more incomes from gates and other revenues like sponsorship and merchanise deals.Finally if any of fans think Venky should sell up then i will tell you now ,have you got £50 million to buy out this club ? Yes we are Asians we own lot of business in UK likes of Land Rover/ Jaguar,British Steel,Tetley Tea,Dr Reddy,New Look,Bestway Cash and Carry ltd,Accrol Papers,Northern Foods,Poundstrecher, B&N,Voi Jeans,Caparo Groups,Euro Garages and many more.Britain's richest man is a Asian Mr Laxmi Mittal who owns the largst steel plants around the world.The Venkys are worth £2 Billion and they are one of the richest family in India.They bought this club from The Walker family of Blackburn and the Venky wrote of the Club's debt.Brfc was in the market for over two years no American or Arab buyers were intrested so the Indians have bought his great club because of the town's large Indian population.Bollywood or bust !
2 billion eh.. Well why don't the tight assed bast*rds get there bloody hands in their pockets then ?
Possibly because they are conscious that there are still too many disrespectful individuals around the club, always too willing to make stupid and insulting statements like that one.
Disrespectful !!!.....As far as I'm concerned respect has to be earned in these parts, and Venkys' have done nothing to earn respect. The broken promises and lies and the way they have run a once proud club into the ground with their disastrous, unbelievable and catastrophic decisions, and you expect Rovers supporters to respect them. YOU can respect them all you want, but you my friend are in cloud cuckoo land.
[quote][p][bold]Angry From Accrington[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]modan[/bold] wrote: Venky are offering £2 million a year salary for the manager and i want the right man for the job this time. I want Redknapp or Shewrwood for the vacant manager's post.The fans need to get behind this new manager and Venky must listen to fans.The Club was heading in wrong direction under Kean,he spent a lot of money buying rubbish players .The club got relegated .This is a great club and fantastic fans BRFC was in the premier league for total of 18 years wiinning title in 1995.BRFC is big club in a small town,Venky must spend big money to compete with likes of Sunderland,QPR,Fulha m and West Ham.We might not compete with the likes of Man City,Chelsea,Spurs,L iverpool,Arsenal and Man Utd because these top six clubs have more incomes from gates and other revenues like sponsorship and merchanise deals.Finally if any of fans think Venky should sell up then i will tell you now ,have you got £50 million to buy out this club ? Yes we are Asians we own lot of business in UK likes of Land Rover/ Jaguar,British Steel,Tetley Tea,Dr Reddy,New Look,Bestway Cash and Carry ltd,Accrol Papers,Northern Foods,Poundstrecher, B&N,Voi Jeans,Caparo Groups,Euro Garages and many more.Britain's richest man is a Asian Mr Laxmi Mittal who owns the largst steel plants around the world.The Venkys are worth £2 Billion and they are one of the richest family in India.They bought this club from The Walker family of Blackburn and the Venky wrote of the Club's debt.Brfc was in the market for over two years no American or Arab buyers were intrested so the Indians have bought his great club because of the town's large Indian population.Bollywood or bust ![/p][/quote]2 billion eh.. Well why don't the tight assed bast*rds get there bloody hands in their pockets then ?[/p][/quote]Possibly because they are conscious that there are still too many disrespectful individuals around the club, always too willing to make stupid and insulting statements like that one.[/p][/quote]Disrespectful !!!.....As far as I'm concerned respect has to be earned in these parts, and Venkys' have done nothing to earn respect. The broken promises and lies and the way they have run a once proud club into the ground with their disastrous, unbelievable and catastrophic decisions, and you expect Rovers supporters to respect them. YOU can respect them all you want, but you my friend are in cloud cuckoo land. Harwoodstblue

10:16pm Fri 12 Oct 12

kiwipom73 says...

This acticle does prove that the majority of Footballers are very "blinkered" and outwardly looking individuals.

Everyone has a favourite yet this acticle was really not worth a posting....I,am amazed he could name five though.

OGS....an obvious inclusion (he,s been reading the LET...).

Problem is that Bolton & Burnley will have their new Managers installed before the 20/10 and before this Venky/Singh saga is played out in the media..... like an Indian Bollywood movie !!!
This acticle does prove that the majority of Footballers are very "blinkered" and outwardly looking individuals. Everyone has a favourite yet this acticle was really not worth a posting....I,am amazed he could name five though. OGS....an obvious inclusion (he,s been reading the LET...). Problem is that Bolton & Burnley will have their new Managers installed before the 20/10 and before this Venky/Singh saga is played out in the media..... like an Indian Bollywood movie !!! kiwipom73

10:39pm Fri 12 Oct 12

jellybiff says...

All the usual suspects with more sackings between them from a total waste of space jibb hahahahahah
All the usual suspects with more sackings between them from a total waste of space jibb hahahahahah jellybiff

10:52pm Fri 12 Oct 12

French Rover says...

Who would have believed that 3 of the great Lancashire Clubs - all Football League founder member clubs - would be without managers at the same time? Blackburn Rovers, Bolton Wanderers and yes even Burnley - we all had great success at different times in our long and illustrious history, the Rovers of course with the most recent glory days. What of the future? Not much future for clubs outside the prem......it so absolutely vital that Venkys make the right decision for the club and make it soon.

On another incredible note: A certain Steve Kean is included in the betting for the next managers jobs at both Bolton and Burnley. Get along to the Turf now agent Kean!
Who would have believed that 3 of the great Lancashire Clubs - all Football League founder member clubs - would be without managers at the same time? Blackburn Rovers, Bolton Wanderers and yes even Burnley - we all had great success at different times in our long and illustrious history, the Rovers of course with the most recent glory days. What of the future? Not much future for clubs outside the prem......it so absolutely vital that Venkys make the right decision for the club and make it soon. On another incredible note: A certain Steve Kean is included in the betting for the next managers jobs at both Bolton and Burnley. Get along to the Turf now agent Kean! French Rover

10:52pm Fri 12 Oct 12

DJP says...

How about Craig Levein? He's experienced and should be a free agent after tonight's result. And the Venkey's seem to have a penchant for •••• Scottish managers.
How about Craig Levein? He's experienced and should be a free agent after tonight's result. And the Venkey's seem to have a penchant for •••• Scottish managers. DJP

11:06pm Fri 12 Oct 12

Tatts says...

Just noticed that Tim Sherwood is now the big favourite with the bookies at 1/3 on.
Just noticed that Tim Sherwood is now the big favourite with the bookies at 1/3 on. Tatts

11:08pm Fri 12 Oct 12

ROVERSCAN says...

Simon in all the history of Blackburn Rovers theres only one man spent big to bring rewards to the club and that was Jack Walker,. This lot wont spend money so thats why they will go with Black, hes costing nowt! hes already there, any excuse to keep him and the Venks will take it and him up to be the new manager, I hope to god im wrong but be warned mark my words!!!!!!!!
Simon in all the history of Blackburn Rovers theres only one man spent big to bring rewards to the club and that was Jack Walker,. This lot wont spend money so thats why they will go with Black, hes costing nowt! hes already there, any excuse to keep him and the Venks will take it and him up to be the new manager, I hope to god im wrong but be warned mark my words!!!!!!!! ROVERSCAN

11:20pm Fri 12 Oct 12

Ossy blue says...

Amazed Simon has actually stated these guys,no mention of Shearer? Tim, nice guy (too nice!) to be a manager. I would rather have roy keane (although I don't want him either!) Preference of a more experienced head and young blood, or vice versa, Shearer / Dowie or Solskjaer / Parkes. Or ideal, Kenny / Shearer!!
Amazed Simon has actually stated these guys,no mention of Shearer? Tim, nice guy (too nice!) to be a manager. I would rather have roy keane (although I don't want him either!) Preference of a more experienced head and young blood, or vice versa, Shearer / Dowie or Solskjaer / Parkes. Or ideal, Kenny / Shearer!! Ossy blue

11:34pm Fri 12 Oct 12

blueblooded says...

Dingle Infiltrator wrote:
KEAN WAS TOO GOOD FOR YOU

And so is Jimmy Savile - dead or alive

At least Jimmy had a bit of get up and go about him, not like Eric Black and that deadbeat Hendry
Should have known the kiddie fiddler would appeal to a dingle.

HOWE your sister?
[quote][p][bold]Dingle Infiltrator[/bold] wrote: KEAN WAS TOO GOOD FOR YOU And so is Jimmy Savile - dead or alive At least Jimmy had a bit of get up and go about him, not like Eric Black and that deadbeat Hendry[/p][/quote]Should have known the kiddie fiddler would appeal to a dingle. HOWE your sister? blueblooded

11:36pm Fri 12 Oct 12

ronnie clayton says...

Please DO not underestimate Indian business people ,they are nobody`s fools, I am a Lancashire man through and through ,but I have lived and worked many years in Mumbai, ChennaI ,Dubai (a nearly Indian city) the Punjab, and their muslim neighbours in Karachi and Islamabad..

Indians are not all jiggly janglies ,not all waiters, Indians are VERY smart people, prepared to take losses in business as long as they are going in the right direction, Indians are good people, most Indians are good and decent folk.,and very intelligent.

Its not the Venkys fault it is the people giving them advice , they need people to give the VENKY`S Honest advice , believe me the Indians will very quickly find out the people that are giving bad advice and they will find out the ones providing honest advice and they will be relentless in their success in their business ,the only advice the Venkys have had so far is from people that are agents/investors/emp
loyees people that are looking for their own self gain , the Venkys (not Shebby) but the two lads have to go into town have a meeting and say ,right now how do we move on from here, with the Rovers faithful voice with them.
Please DO not underestimate Indian business people ,they are nobody`s fools, I am a Lancashire man through and through ,but I have lived and worked many years in Mumbai, ChennaI ,Dubai (a nearly Indian city) the Punjab, and their muslim neighbours in Karachi and Islamabad.. Indians are not all jiggly janglies ,not all waiters, Indians are VERY smart people, prepared to take losses in business as long as they are going in the right direction, Indians are good people, most Indians are good and decent folk.,and very intelligent. Its not the Venkys fault it is the people giving them advice , they need people to give the VENKY`S Honest advice , believe me the Indians will very quickly find out the people that are giving bad advice and they will find out the ones providing honest advice and they will be relentless in their success in their business ,the only advice the Venkys have had so far is from people that are agents/investors/emp loyees people that are looking for their own self gain , the Venkys (not Shebby) but the two lads have to go into town have a meeting and say ,right now how do we move on from here, with the Rovers faithful voice with them. ronnie clayton

12:03am Sat 13 Oct 12

A Rover 45 years and over says...

I think Simon must have been on the drink to suggest this lot apart from OGS
I think Simon must have been on the drink to suggest this lot apart from OGS A Rover 45 years and over

12:09am Sat 13 Oct 12

follaldo says...

VENKY'S OUT. You suck.
VENKY'S OUT. You suck. follaldo

12:18am Sat 13 Oct 12

philrog says...

I SEE IN SHABBYS INTERVIEW HE HAS GIVEN JACK A KNIGHTHOOD. iM NOT SURPRISED AS I LIVE IN THE PHILIPPINES AND HAVE LISTENED TO HIS 5HITE FOR TOO LONG. THE MANS A DISASTER.
I SEE IN SHABBYS INTERVIEW HE HAS GIVEN JACK A KNIGHTHOOD. iM NOT SURPRISED AS I LIVE IN THE PHILIPPINES AND HAVE LISTENED TO HIS 5HITE FOR TOO LONG. THE MANS A DISASTER. philrog

12:45am Sat 13 Oct 12

smellthecoffee says...

Simon has a short memory....Sherwood caused a lot of problems toward the end of his Ewood playing days which culminated in the club getting relegated the season after. Just because he's an ESPN buddy of Shebby Singh and "granny robber" Hendry does not make him management material. The fans simply don't respect the man. He is simply not what the club is looking for. Either go with Mick McCarthy (who has successfully managed promotion with 2 separate clubs and would cost nothing) or go for "bums on seats" Shearer. Sherwood is certainly not the name to get the fans back, he is also completely unproven and would require a compensation payment.
Simon has a short memory....Sherwood caused a lot of problems toward the end of his Ewood playing days which culminated in the club getting relegated the season after. Just because he's an ESPN buddy of Shebby Singh and "granny robber" Hendry does not make him management material. The fans simply don't respect the man. He is simply not what the club is looking for. Either go with Mick McCarthy (who has successfully managed promotion with 2 separate clubs and would cost nothing) or go for "bums on seats" Shearer. Sherwood is certainly not the name to get the fans back, he is also completely unproven and would require a compensation payment. smellthecoffee

12:48am Sat 13 Oct 12

smellthecoffee says...

carribbian wrote:
Forever-Blue wrote: Sorry Guys, but your all going to be upset, as the next manager of BRFC wil be : Gary Flitcroft. Watch this space.
sky sports saying the same heavy money going on gary flitcroft to be the new manager .what happend to a experiance manager or is it just cost cutting
Why go for a big name and experience when you can go for a man who is managing a club 8th place in the EVO stick non league???....then again this is Shebby Singh and Venkys!! 0-5,000 crowds here we come!!
[quote][p][bold]carribbian[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Forever-Blue[/bold] wrote: Sorry Guys, but your all going to be upset, as the next manager of BRFC wil be : Gary Flitcroft. Watch this space.[/p][/quote]sky sports saying the same heavy money going on gary flitcroft to be the new manager .what happend to a experiance manager or is it just cost cutting[/p][/quote]Why go for a big name and experience when you can go for a man who is managing a club 8th place in the EVO stick non league???....then again this is Shebby Singh and Venkys!! 0-5,000 crowds here we come!! smellthecoffee

2:02am Sat 13 Oct 12

Rovers1975 says...

ronnie clayton wrote:
Please DO not underestimate Indian business people ,they are nobody`s fools, I am a Lancashire man through and through ,but I have lived and worked many years in Mumbai, ChennaI ,Dubai (a nearly Indian city) the Punjab, and their muslim neighbours in Karachi and Islamabad..

Indians are not all jiggly janglies ,not all waiters, Indians are VERY smart people, prepared to take losses in business as long as they are going in the right direction, Indians are good people, most Indians are good and decent folk.,and very intelligent.

Its not the Venkys fault it is the people giving them advice , they need people to give the VENKY`S Honest advice , believe me the Indians will very quickly find out the people that are giving bad advice and they will find out the ones providing honest advice and they will be relentless in their success in their business ,the only advice the Venkys have had so far is from people that are agents/investors/emp

loyees people that are looking for their own self gain , the Venkys (not Shebby) but the two lads have to go into town have a meeting and say ,right now how do we move on from here, with the Rovers faithful voice with them.
that's a big 10-4 rubber duck

what day is it?
[quote][p][bold]ronnie clayton[/bold] wrote: Please DO not underestimate Indian business people ,they are nobody`s fools, I am a Lancashire man through and through ,but I have lived and worked many years in Mumbai, ChennaI ,Dubai (a nearly Indian city) the Punjab, and their muslim neighbours in Karachi and Islamabad.. Indians are not all jiggly janglies ,not all waiters, Indians are VERY smart people, prepared to take losses in business as long as they are going in the right direction, Indians are good people, most Indians are good and decent folk.,and very intelligent. Its not the Venkys fault it is the people giving them advice , they need people to give the VENKY`S Honest advice , believe me the Indians will very quickly find out the people that are giving bad advice and they will find out the ones providing honest advice and they will be relentless in their success in their business ,the only advice the Venkys have had so far is from people that are agents/investors/emp loyees people that are looking for their own self gain , the Venkys (not Shebby) but the two lads have to go into town have a meeting and say ,right now how do we move on from here, with the Rovers faithful voice with them.[/p][/quote]that's a big 10-4 rubber duck what day is it? Rovers1975

2:04am Sat 13 Oct 12

Dingle Infiltrator says...

Q - Why isn't Jimmy Savile on his list of potential managers ?

A - Because like Steve Kean, he is TOO GOOD FOR YOU
Q - Why isn't Jimmy Savile on his list of potential managers ? A - Because like Steve Kean, he is TOO GOOD FOR YOU Dingle Infiltrator

12:03pm Sat 13 Oct 12

makaveli96 says...

Dingle Infiltrator wrote:
KEAN WAS TOO GOOD FOR YOU

And so is Jimmy Savile - dead or alive

At least Jimmy had a bit of get up and go about him, not like Eric Black and that deadbeat Hendry
All the Yorkshire scum stick together!
[quote][p][bold]Dingle Infiltrator[/bold] wrote: KEAN WAS TOO GOOD FOR YOU And so is Jimmy Savile - dead or alive At least Jimmy had a bit of get up and go about him, not like Eric Black and that deadbeat Hendry[/p][/quote]All the Yorkshire scum stick together! makaveli96

6:37pm Sat 13 Oct 12

modan says...

Harwoodstblue wrote:
Angry From Accrington wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
modan wrote: Venky are offering £2 million a year salary for the manager and i want the right man for the job this time. I want Redknapp or Shewrwood for the vacant manager's post.The fans need to get behind this new manager and Venky must listen to fans.The Club was heading in wrong direction under Kean,he spent a lot of money buying rubbish players .The club got relegated .This is a great club and fantastic fans BRFC was in the premier league for total of 18 years wiinning title in 1995.BRFC is big club in a small town,Venky must spend big money to compete with likes of Sunderland,QPR,Fulha m and West Ham.We might not compete with the likes of Man City,Chelsea,Spurs,L iverpool,Arsenal and Man Utd because these top six clubs have more incomes from gates and other revenues like sponsorship and merchanise deals.Finally if any of fans think Venky should sell up then i will tell you now ,have you got £50 million to buy out this club ? Yes we are Asians we own lot of business in UK likes of Land Rover/ Jaguar,British Steel,Tetley Tea,Dr Reddy,New Look,Bestway Cash and Carry ltd,Accrol Papers,Northern Foods,Poundstrecher, B&N,Voi Jeans,Caparo Groups,Euro Garages and many more.Britain's richest man is a Asian Mr Laxmi Mittal who owns the largst steel plants around the world.The Venkys are worth £2 Billion and they are one of the richest family in India.They bought this club from The Walker family of Blackburn and the Venky wrote of the Club's debt.Brfc was in the market for over two years no American or Arab buyers were intrested so the Indians have bought his great club because of the town's large Indian population.Bollywood or bust !
2 billion eh.. Well why don't the tight assed bast*rds get there bloody hands in their pockets then ?
Possibly because they are conscious that there are still too many disrespectful individuals around the club, always too willing to make stupid and insulting statements like that one.
Disrespectful !!!.....As far as I'm concerned respect has to be earned in these parts, and Venkys' have done nothing to earn respect. The broken promises and lies and the way they have run a once proud club into the ground with their disastrous, unbelievable and catastrophic decisions, and you expect Rovers supporters to respect them. YOU can respect them all you want, but you my friend are in cloud cuckoo land.
Look dinglehead have yu got £50 million to buy back BRFC.It was your beloved Jack Walker family sold this family silver to a family in India.The Walkers sold this club for £48 million pounds with the debts.If you dont respect the Venkys then perhaps you and your friends can get together and buy the club back if you and your friends have £50 million.BRFC was on the market for two years no Arabs or American Billionaires were intrested.This is a small town with average gate less than 25,000.I take you back before Jack Walker era in the 1970s,1980s before 1991.The club was in second and third division average gate was 14,000 ,the stadium was a cow sheds a small mediocre club.Even Burnley,Preston and Bolton were in far better shape than Blackburn back in 1970s and 1980s.It was Jack Walker who pumped his vast fortune into this club in the 1990s that competed with the likes of Man Utd,Liverpool,Arsena
l,Chelsea,Spurs etc etc.Since the death of Jack Walker the Walker familly were not intrested in BRFC and were ready to sell off BRFC to anybody wth plenty of Dollars.Perhaps you should vent your anger at Walkers not Venkys.
[quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Angry From Accrington[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Harwoodstblue[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]modan[/bold] wrote: Venky are offering £2 million a year salary for the manager and i want the right man for the job this time. I want Redknapp or Shewrwood for the vacant manager's post.The fans need to get behind this new manager and Venky must listen to fans.The Club was heading in wrong direction under Kean,he spent a lot of money buying rubbish players .The club got relegated .This is a great club and fantastic fans BRFC was in the premier league for total of 18 years wiinning title in 1995.BRFC is big club in a small town,Venky must spend big money to compete with likes of Sunderland,QPR,Fulha m and West Ham.We might not compete with the likes of Man City,Chelsea,Spurs,L iverpool,Arsenal and Man Utd because these top six clubs have more incomes from gates and other revenues like sponsorship and merchanise deals.Finally if any of fans think Venky should sell up then i will tell you now ,have you got £50 million to buy out this club ? Yes we are Asians we own lot of business in UK likes of Land Rover/ Jaguar,British Steel,Tetley Tea,Dr Reddy,New Look,Bestway Cash and Carry ltd,Accrol Papers,Northern Foods,Poundstrecher, B&N,Voi Jeans,Caparo Groups,Euro Garages and many more.Britain's richest man is a Asian Mr Laxmi Mittal who owns the largst steel plants around the world.The Venkys are worth £2 Billion and they are one of the richest family in India.They bought this club from The Walker family of Blackburn and the Venky wrote of the Club's debt.Brfc was in the market for over two years no American or Arab buyers were intrested so the Indians have bought his great club because of the town's large Indian population.Bollywood or bust ![/p][/quote]2 billion eh.. Well why don't the tight assed bast*rds get there bloody hands in their pockets then ?[/p][/quote]Possibly because they are conscious that there are still too many disrespectful individuals around the club, always too willing to make stupid and insulting statements like that one.[/p][/quote]Disrespectful !!!.....As far as I'm concerned respect has to be earned in these parts, and Venkys' have done nothing to earn respect. The broken promises and lies and the way they have run a once proud club into the ground with their disastrous, unbelievable and catastrophic decisions, and you expect Rovers supporters to respect them. YOU can respect them all you want, but you my friend are in cloud cuckoo land.[/p][/quote]Look dinglehead have yu got £50 million to buy back BRFC.It was your beloved Jack Walker family sold this family silver to a family in India.The Walkers sold this club for £48 million pounds with the debts.If you dont respect the Venkys then perhaps you and your friends can get together and buy the club back if you and your friends have £50 million.BRFC was on the market for two years no Arabs or American Billionaires were intrested.This is a small town with average gate less than 25,000.I take you back before Jack Walker era in the 1970s,1980s before 1991.The club was in second and third division average gate was 14,000 ,the stadium was a cow sheds a small mediocre club.Even Burnley,Preston and Bolton were in far better shape than Blackburn back in 1970s and 1980s.It was Jack Walker who pumped his vast fortune into this club in the 1990s that competed with the likes of Man Utd,Liverpool,Arsena l,Chelsea,Spurs etc etc.Since the death of Jack Walker the Walker familly were not intrested in BRFC and were ready to sell off BRFC to anybody wth plenty of Dollars.Perhaps you should vent your anger at Walkers not Venkys. modan

8:00pm Sat 13 Oct 12

Xander_ says...

RUBBISH!
RUBBISH! Xander_

10:18pm Sat 13 Oct 12

silverstan says...

Saturday 13th October, still waiting for the managerial short list promised for Thursday 11th October by Shabba Ranks, more **** from the chicken pluckers, & to see that cheating **** Hendry on Soccer AM today made my blood boil !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday 13th October, still waiting for the managerial short list promised for Thursday 11th October by Shabba Ranks, more **** from the chicken pluckers, & to see that cheating **** Hendry on Soccer AM today made my blood boil !!!!!!!!!!!!! silverstan

5:29am Sun 14 Oct 12

Roverthere says...

ronnie clayton wrote:
Please DO not underestimate Indian business people ,they are nobody`s fools, I am a Lancashire man through and through ,but I have lived and worked many years in Mumbai, ChennaI ,Dubai (a nearly Indian city) the Punjab, and their muslim neighbours in Karachi and Islamabad..

Indians are not all jiggly janglies ,not all waiters, Indians are VERY smart people, prepared to take losses in business as long as they are going in the right direction, Indians are good people, most Indians are good and decent folk.,and very intelligent.

Its not the Venkys fault it is the people giving them advice , they need people to give the VENKY`S Honest advice , believe me the Indians will very quickly find out the people that are giving bad advice and they will find out the ones providing honest advice and they will be relentless in their success in their business ,the only advice the Venkys have had so far is from people that are agents/investors/emp

loyees people that are looking for their own self gain , the Venkys (not Shebby) but the two lads have to go into town have a meeting and say ,right now how do we move on from here, with the Rovers faithful voice with them.
Corruption and confusion and greed rule in the third world!
[quote][p][bold]ronnie clayton[/bold] wrote: Please DO not underestimate Indian business people ,they are nobody`s fools, I am a Lancashire man through and through ,but I have lived and worked many years in Mumbai, ChennaI ,Dubai (a nearly Indian city) the Punjab, and their muslim neighbours in Karachi and Islamabad.. Indians are not all jiggly janglies ,not all waiters, Indians are VERY smart people, prepared to take losses in business as long as they are going in the right direction, Indians are good people, most Indians are good and decent folk.,and very intelligent. Its not the Venkys fault it is the people giving them advice , they need people to give the VENKY`S Honest advice , believe me the Indians will very quickly find out the people that are giving bad advice and they will find out the ones providing honest advice and they will be relentless in their success in their business ,the only advice the Venkys have had so far is from people that are agents/investors/emp loyees people that are looking for their own self gain , the Venkys (not Shebby) but the two lads have to go into town have a meeting and say ,right now how do we move on from here, with the Rovers faithful voice with them.[/p][/quote]Corruption and confusion and greed rule in the third world! Roverthere

12:32pm Sun 14 Oct 12

Dingle Infiltrator says...

Just admit it

You got Venkys

You got Kean

You lost the great Kean

Now you're getting Alan Shearer

And he will send you into administration
Just admit it You got Venkys You got Kean You lost the great Kean Now you're getting Alan Shearer And he will send you into administration Dingle Infiltrator

2:55pm Sun 14 Oct 12

modan says...

Dingle Infiltrator wrote:
Just admit it

You got Venkys

You got Kean

You lost the great Kean

Now you're getting Alan Shearer

And he will send you into administration
Well dinglehead if you think that Venky will go into administration you are the biggest clown in this side of planet.Look just around the Asian business around this part of Lancashire,Voi Jeans,Bestway cash & Carry,Accrol Papers,Euro Garages,New Look,Pounstrecher,B&
N,Northern Foods and many more creating jobs and prosperity in Lancashire.Around the UK British Steel,Land Rover/Jaguar,Tetley Tea,Caparo Group,Reliance Group,BP holdings,Euro Packaging,Laxmi Mittal richest man in UK who owns the world's largest steel plants around the world.Venky corpration is one of fastest growing company in India and expanding in Asia,Europe,South America and North America.What Venky has paid for BRFC is just a small change for them.BRFC is their little baby and the Venky will invest and will get the right manager who could guide them back to the Premiership where BRFC belong.Dont be a fool the Indian businessmen are very shrewd ,look how the Indian businessmen turn around Land Rover/Jaguar from a loss making company into a highly profitable company and expanded the Jaguar and Land Rover plants thus creating more jobs in UK where the Bristish and the American companies failed the Indian Company has shown how to run a successful company into a world leader.
[quote][p][bold]Dingle Infiltrator[/bold] wrote: Just admit it You got Venkys You got Kean You lost the great Kean Now you're getting Alan Shearer And he will send you into administration[/p][/quote]Well dinglehead if you think that Venky will go into administration you are the biggest clown in this side of planet.Look just around the Asian business around this part of Lancashire,Voi Jeans,Bestway cash & Carry,Accrol Papers,Euro Garages,New Look,Pounstrecher,B& N,Northern Foods and many more creating jobs and prosperity in Lancashire.Around the UK British Steel,Land Rover/Jaguar,Tetley Tea,Caparo Group,Reliance Group,BP holdings,Euro Packaging,Laxmi Mittal richest man in UK who owns the world's largest steel plants around the world.Venky corpration is one of fastest growing company in India and expanding in Asia,Europe,South America and North America.What Venky has paid for BRFC is just a small change for them.BRFC is their little baby and the Venky will invest and will get the right manager who could guide them back to the Premiership where BRFC belong.Dont be a fool the Indian businessmen are very shrewd ,look how the Indian businessmen turn around Land Rover/Jaguar from a loss making company into a highly profitable company and expanded the Jaguar and Land Rover plants thus creating more jobs in UK where the Bristish and the American companies failed the Indian Company has shown how to run a successful company into a world leader. modan

3:14pm Sun 14 Oct 12

jogalot says...

I just had a horrible realisation. I hope I am wrong.

Shebby is Global Advisor and has said that his remit is to get Rovers promoted this season. It follows, therefore, that he will not and indeed cannot allow a manager to have full control of footballing matters at Rovers. If he did, Shebby would no longer be able to directly influence the direction of the club. And he would, in effect, be abdicating from his Global Advisor role.

IMHO, no manager worth his salt will want his every daily decision scrutinised by someone with the power to say "Don't do that. Do something else." Normally the owners are not so intrusive and allow the manager to take care of all footballing matters until such time as results don't match their expectations. But the Global Advisor, even if Shebby says he is only there to support the manager, can intervene at any time at all.

I cannot see anybody but a desperate yes-man taking on such a manager's role. Even Kean didn't want it. So when Shebby says they are compiling a shortlist of the right 'type' of manager, I think that 'type' has got to be someone who will accept Shebby's power to be able to override or suggest otherwise at any time.

Venky's have allowed someone with no practical experience of English league football to run things. This is no better than JA running things. I can see manager contract negotiations dragging on for months and months because no manager with any self-respect or common sense will want to work in that kind of a setup.

Have I got it wrong?
I just had a horrible realisation. I hope I am wrong. Shebby is Global Advisor and has said that his remit is to get Rovers promoted this season. It follows, therefore, that he will not and indeed cannot allow a manager to have full control of footballing matters at Rovers. If he did, Shebby would no longer be able to directly influence the direction of the club. And he would, in effect, be abdicating from his Global Advisor role. IMHO, no manager worth his salt will want his every daily decision scrutinised by someone with the power to say "Don't do that. Do something else." Normally the owners are not so intrusive and allow the manager to take care of all footballing matters until such time as results don't match their expectations. But the Global Advisor, even if Shebby says he is only there to support the manager, can intervene at any time at all. I cannot see anybody but a desperate yes-man taking on such a manager's role. Even Kean didn't want it. So when Shebby says they are compiling a shortlist of the right 'type' of manager, I think that 'type' has got to be someone who will accept Shebby's power to be able to override or suggest otherwise at any time. Venky's have allowed someone with no practical experience of English league football to run things. This is no better than JA running things. I can see manager contract negotiations dragging on for months and months because no manager with any self-respect or common sense will want to work in that kind of a setup. Have I got it wrong? jogalot

4:11pm Sun 14 Oct 12

modan says...

jogalot wrote:
I just had a horrible realisation. I hope I am wrong.

Shebby is Global Advisor and has said that his remit is to get Rovers promoted this season. It follows, therefore, that he will not and indeed cannot allow a manager to have full control of footballing matters at Rovers. If he did, Shebby would no longer be able to directly influence the direction of the club. And he would, in effect, be abdicating from his Global Advisor role.

IMHO, no manager worth his salt will want his every daily decision scrutinised by someone with the power to say "Don't do that. Do something else." Normally the owners are not so intrusive and allow the manager to take care of all footballing matters until such time as results don't match their expectations. But the Global Advisor, even if Shebby says he is only there to support the manager, can intervene at any time at all.

I cannot see anybody but a desperate yes-man taking on such a manager's role. Even Kean didn't want it. So when Shebby says they are compiling a shortlist of the right 'type' of manager, I think that 'type' has got to be someone who will accept Shebby's power to be able to override or suggest otherwise at any time.

Venky's have allowed someone with no practical experience of English league football to run things. This is no better than JA running things. I can see manager contract negotiations dragging on for months and months because no manager with any self-respect or common sense will want to work in that kind of a setup.

Have I got it wrong?
Venky has appointed this global advisor in charge of BRFC .The new Manager will want running of day to running of this club.The new manager will be in full control of team selection,buying new players and he can go back to India to meet the Venkys about day to day running of this club.The Walkers had a similar set up ,Jack hired and fired who he wanted and players he wanted.He use to take them in his private jets to Jersey about the players he wanted and the mangers of his choice.There are similar set up at Chelsea,Man City where owners can overturn manager's decisions.These are the clubs where managers says very little and do the talking on the pitch.Rovers will get the right man for the job and let him do the talking on the football pitch if results goes in favour of BRFC the fans will be happy and the owners will be happy too.Thats footbal not a charity case.
[quote][p][bold]jogalot[/bold] wrote: I just had a horrible realisation. I hope I am wrong. Shebby is Global Advisor and has said that his remit is to get Rovers promoted this season. It follows, therefore, that he will not and indeed cannot allow a manager to have full control of footballing matters at Rovers. If he did, Shebby would no longer be able to directly influence the direction of the club. And he would, in effect, be abdicating from his Global Advisor role. IMHO, no manager worth his salt will want his every daily decision scrutinised by someone with the power to say "Don't do that. Do something else." Normally the owners are not so intrusive and allow the manager to take care of all footballing matters until such time as results don't match their expectations. But the Global Advisor, even if Shebby says he is only there to support the manager, can intervene at any time at all. I cannot see anybody but a desperate yes-man taking on such a manager's role. Even Kean didn't want it. So when Shebby says they are compiling a shortlist of the right 'type' of manager, I think that 'type' has got to be someone who will accept Shebby's power to be able to override or suggest otherwise at any time. Venky's have allowed someone with no practical experience of English league football to run things. This is no better than JA running things. I can see manager contract negotiations dragging on for months and months because no manager with any self-respect or common sense will want to work in that kind of a setup. Have I got it wrong?[/p][/quote]Venky has appointed this global advisor in charge of BRFC .The new Manager will want running of day to running of this club.The new manager will be in full control of team selection,buying new players and he can go back to India to meet the Venkys about day to day running of this club.The Walkers had a similar set up ,Jack hired and fired who he wanted and players he wanted.He use to take them in his private jets to Jersey about the players he wanted and the mangers of his choice.There are similar set up at Chelsea,Man City where owners can overturn manager's decisions.These are the clubs where managers says very little and do the talking on the pitch.Rovers will get the right man for the job and let him do the talking on the football pitch if results goes in favour of BRFC the fans will be happy and the owners will be happy too.Thats footbal not a charity case. modan

5:54pm Sun 14 Oct 12

jogalot says...

Modan, in your examples it is the owners who overturn manager's decisions now and then. With Rovers it's not even the owners but a paid employee, a middleman, who can stick his nose in when he thinks it is going wrong.. Perhaps you will be right and Rovers will get the right man for the job and Shebby will not have to get in his way. But it sounds very iffy to me when youv'e got someone with such a big ego and such little knowledge in control.
Modan, in your examples it is the owners who overturn manager's decisions now and then. With Rovers it's not even the owners but a paid employee, a middleman, who can stick his nose in when he thinks it is going wrong.. Perhaps you will be right and Rovers will get the right man for the job and Shebby will not have to get in his way. But it sounds very iffy to me when youv'e got someone with such a big ego and such little knowledge in control. jogalot

11:09pm Sun 14 Oct 12

Dingle Infiltrator says...

modan wrote:
Dingle Infiltrator wrote:
Just admit it

You got Venkys

You got Kean

You lost the great Kean

Now you're getting Alan Shearer

And he will send you into administration
Well dinglehead if you think that Venky will go into administration you are the biggest clown in this side of planet.Look just around the Asian business around this part of Lancashire,Voi Jeans,Bestway cash & Carry,Accrol Papers,Euro Garages,New Look,Pounstrecher,B&
amp;
N,Northern Foods and many more creating jobs and prosperity in Lancashire.Around the UK British Steel,Land Rover/Jaguar,Tetley Tea,Caparo Group,Reliance Group,BP holdings,Euro Packaging,Laxmi Mittal richest man in UK who owns the world's largest steel plants around the world.Venky corpration is one of fastest growing company in India and expanding in Asia,Europe,South America and North America.What Venky has paid for BRFC is just a small change for them.BRFC is their little baby and the Venky will invest and will get the right manager who could guide them back to the Premiership where BRFC belong.Dont be a fool the Indian businessmen are very shrewd ,look how the Indian businessmen turn around Land Rover/Jaguar from a loss making company into a highly profitable company and expanded the Jaguar and Land Rover plants thus creating more jobs in UK where the Bristish and the American companies failed the Indian Company has shown how to run a successful company into a world leader.
All of which matters not. Venkys could be multi billionaires or even trillionaires and that won't help your little club.

BRFC is a just a limited company and there is no law to say that the owners aren't obliged to bail it out when it goes tits up. They can walk away and let it die and the wonderful empire you talk of can still flourish.

And when they do, I will laugh. At you, at Hendry (not that he gives one solitary f*uck), at Shearer. And at the the memory of Steve Kean and Rao's pony tail.
[quote][p][bold]modan[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Dingle Infiltrator[/bold] wrote: Just admit it You got Venkys You got Kean You lost the great Kean Now you're getting Alan Shearer And he will send you into administration[/p][/quote]Well dinglehead if you think that Venky will go into administration you are the biggest clown in this side of planet.Look just around the Asian business around this part of Lancashire,Voi Jeans,Bestway cash & Carry,Accrol Papers,Euro Garages,New Look,Pounstrecher,B& amp; N,Northern Foods and many more creating jobs and prosperity in Lancashire.Around the UK British Steel,Land Rover/Jaguar,Tetley Tea,Caparo Group,Reliance Group,BP holdings,Euro Packaging,Laxmi Mittal richest man in UK who owns the world's largest steel plants around the world.Venky corpration is one of fastest growing company in India and expanding in Asia,Europe,South America and North America.What Venky has paid for BRFC is just a small change for them.BRFC is their little baby and the Venky will invest and will get the right manager who could guide them back to the Premiership where BRFC belong.Dont be a fool the Indian businessmen are very shrewd ,look how the Indian businessmen turn around Land Rover/Jaguar from a loss making company into a highly profitable company and expanded the Jaguar and Land Rover plants thus creating more jobs in UK where the Bristish and the American companies failed the Indian Company has shown how to run a successful company into a world leader.[/p][/quote]All of which matters not. Venkys could be multi billionaires or even trillionaires and that won't help your little club. BRFC is a just a limited company and there is no law to say that the owners aren't obliged to bail it out when it goes tits up. They can walk away and let it die and the wonderful empire you talk of can still flourish. And when they do, I will laugh. At you, at Hendry (not that he gives one solitary f*uck), at Shearer. And at the the memory of Steve Kean and Rao's pony tail. Dingle Infiltrator

11:10pm Sun 14 Oct 12

Dingle Infiltrator says...

Oh and can I just add that if you believe Venkys are "shrewd", then it is you and not me who is "the biggest clown in this side of the planet"
Oh and can I just add that if you believe Venkys are "shrewd", then it is you and not me who is "the biggest clown in this side of the planet" Dingle Infiltrator

10:05pm Mon 15 Oct 12

modan says...

Dingle Infiltrator wrote:
modan wrote:
Dingle Infiltrator wrote:
Just admit it

You got Venkys

You got Kean

You lost the great Kean

Now you're getting Alan Shearer

And he will send you into administration
Well dinglehead if you think that Venky will go into administration you are the biggest clown in this side of planet.Look just around the Asian business around this part of Lancashire,Voi Jeans,Bestway cash & Carry,Accrol Papers,Euro Garages,New Look,Pounstrecher,B&
amp;
amp;
N,Northern Foods and many more creating jobs and prosperity in Lancashire.Around the UK British Steel,Land Rover/Jaguar,Tetley Tea,Caparo Group,Reliance Group,BP holdings,Euro Packaging,Laxmi Mittal richest man in UK who owns the world's largest steel plants around the world.Venky corpration is one of fastest growing company in India and expanding in Asia,Europe,South America and North America.What Venky has paid for BRFC is just a small change for them.BRFC is their little baby and the Venky will invest and will get the right manager who could guide them back to the Premiership where BRFC belong.Dont be a fool the Indian businessmen are very shrewd ,look how the Indian businessmen turn around Land Rover/Jaguar from a loss making company into a highly profitable company and expanded the Jaguar and Land Rover plants thus creating more jobs in UK where the Bristish and the American companies failed the Indian Company has shown how to run a successful company into a world leader.
All of which matters not. Venkys could be multi billionaires or even trillionaires and that won't help your little club.

BRFC is a just a limited company and there is no law to say that the owners aren't obliged to bail it out when it goes tits up. They can walk away and let it die and the wonderful empire you talk of can still flourish.

And when they do, I will laugh. At you, at Hendry (not that he gives one solitary f*uck), at Shearer. And at the the memory of Steve Kean and Rao's pony tail.
Indians as we are the Venkys own this little club like their little baby.The Venkys hve paid £48 million for this little club in Lancashire with a big history.This little club was founded in 1875 one the twelve members formed the football leauge back in 19th century.The owners are Indian Billionaires like many Indians Billionaires own many Cricket Clubs,Football clubs, race Horses,Racing cars just like the American and Arab Billionaires.The expansion of Venkys in Europe,North America and South America has bought this great Premiership club that won the Premiership Title in 1995 ...As Venky is one of the fastest growing company in India and expansion abroad this will benefit Blackburn Rovers FC.By 2025 India will be the new economic Superpower along with China,USA and Japan as Venky grow from strength to strength this will further benefit Blackburn Rovers FC.We Indians love sport ,every Indians have a dream to become Billionaires and to own a Football Club,a Cricket Club and Racing Horses. Venky will not let this great club to die if circumstanses change, BRFC will be sold just like the Walker Family of Blackburn.Thi is a great little club with good history and fantastic fans and i am sure the Venkys will not let down People of Blackburn which has a large Indian population.
[quote][p][bold]Dingle Infiltrator[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]modan[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Dingle Infiltrator[/bold] wrote: Just admit it You got Venkys You got Kean You lost the great Kean Now you're getting Alan Shearer And he will send you into administration[/p][/quote]Well dinglehead if you think that Venky will go into administration you are the biggest clown in this side of planet.Look just around the Asian business around this part of Lancashire,Voi Jeans,Bestway cash & Carry,Accrol Papers,Euro Garages,New Look,Pounstrecher,B& amp; amp; N,Northern Foods and many more creating jobs and prosperity in Lancashire.Around the UK British Steel,Land Rover/Jaguar,Tetley Tea,Caparo Group,Reliance Group,BP holdings,Euro Packaging,Laxmi Mittal richest man in UK who owns the world's largest steel plants around the world.Venky corpration is one of fastest growing company in India and expanding in Asia,Europe,South America and North America.What Venky has paid for BRFC is just a small change for them.BRFC is their little baby and the Venky will invest and will get the right manager who could guide them back to the Premiership where BRFC belong.Dont be a fool the Indian businessmen are very shrewd ,look how the Indian businessmen turn around Land Rover/Jaguar from a loss making company into a highly profitable company and expanded the Jaguar and Land Rover plants thus creating more jobs in UK where the Bristish and the American companies failed the Indian Company has shown how to run a successful company into a world leader.[/p][/quote]All of which matters not. Venkys could be multi billionaires or even trillionaires and that won't help your little club. BRFC is a just a limited company and there is no law to say that the owners aren't obliged to bail it out when it goes tits up. They can walk away and let it die and the wonderful empire you talk of can still flourish. And when they do, I will laugh. At you, at Hendry (not that he gives one solitary f*uck), at Shearer. And at the the memory of Steve Kean and Rao's pony tail.[/p][/quote]Indians as we are the Venkys own this little club like their little baby.The Venkys hve paid £48 million for this little club in Lancashire with a big history.This little club was founded in 1875 one the twelve members formed the football leauge back in 19th century.The owners are Indian Billionaires like many Indians Billionaires own many Cricket Clubs,Football clubs, race Horses,Racing cars just like the American and Arab Billionaires.The expansion of Venkys in Europe,North America and South America has bought this great Premiership club that won the Premiership Title in 1995 ...As Venky is one of the fastest growing company in India and expansion abroad this will benefit Blackburn Rovers FC.By 2025 India will be the new economic Superpower along with China,USA and Japan as Venky grow from strength to strength this will further benefit Blackburn Rovers FC.We Indians love sport ,every Indians have a dream to become Billionaires and to own a Football Club,a Cricket Club and Racing Horses. Venky will not let this great club to die if circumstanses change, BRFC will be sold just like the Walker Family of Blackburn.Thi is a great little club with good history and fantastic fans and i am sure the Venkys will not let down People of Blackburn which has a large Indian population. modan

1:30pm Thu 18 Oct 12

unclejacklegend says...

3 of those 5 wouldn't even be in my top 10.
3 of those 5 wouldn't even be in my top 10. unclejacklegend

11:15am Fri 19 Oct 12

RespectTheK-Dog says...

unclejacklegend wrote:
3 of those 5 wouldn't even be in my top 10.
Bang on there lad. Some atrocious choices.
[quote][p][bold]unclejacklegend[/bold] wrote: 3 of those 5 wouldn't even be in my top 10.[/p][/quote]Bang on there lad. Some atrocious choices. RespectTheK-Dog

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