Appleton appointed as Blackburn Rovers boss

6:03pm Friday 11th January 2013 in Sport

Michael Appleton Michael Appleton

BLACKBURN Rovers have confirmed that Michael Appleton has been appointed as the club's new manager.

Appleton spent today in talks at Ewood Park and leaves his job as Blackpool boss to take over at Rovers, with assistant Ashley Westwood also making the move.

The duo have put pen to paper on two-and-a-half-year deals as Appleton succeeds Henning Berg as boss, although caretaker manager Gary Bowyer will take charge for the final time at Wolves tonight.

Rovers were granted permission to speak to Appleton and Westwood on Thursday night and the duo arrived at Ewood this morning, accompanied by their lawyer, before finalising personal terms.

Appleton said: “I am delighted to be joining such an historic club.

"This is a fantastic opportunity for me and I am excited about the challenge we have ahead of us.

"I can’t wait to start working with what is a very talented group of players.

“I’d like to thank everyone at Blackpool for their efforts during my time there and the chairman for allowing me to come here.

"I wish them all the best for the future.”

Rovers’ managing director Derek Shaw said: “We are delighted to welcome both Michael and Ashley to the football club.

"They are both highly regarded within the game and we are confident that they have the drive and ambition to take this club forward.

"We will do everything in our powers to support them in our quest to make an instant return to the Premier League.”

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ROVERSPAL1 says...
6:08pm Fri 11 Jan 13

You have my full support.. ALL THE BEST FOR YOUR FUTUTRE AT EWOOD..

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Is Eckersley playing? says...
6:08pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Fascinating.

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leitchy says...
6:08pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Good luck...you'll need it!

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kazluvsrovers says...
6:09pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Oh god!!!! I dont know what to think and how to feel,
Fingers crossed...

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YarkshahRover says...
6:09pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Who's in charge tonight?

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leitchy says...
6:10pm Fri 11 Jan 13

What happens to a 6 month appointment....he got 2 & half yrs contact.??

Shebby time to leave!!

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8 Ball Deluxe says...
6:11pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Itsa a done deal, not happy but will give him my 100% backing as I have done with all previous managers.
Good luck Mr appleton and good luck Rovers COYB.
BRAG can go suck an egg.

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bed and breakfast man_! says...
6:12pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Welcome to the mad house mr Appleton.......

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merlinrabbit says...
6:13pm Fri 11 Jan 13

2 and a half years? What happened to the 6 months contract? Is it any wonder fans get angry when there is changing information each week. Was Shebby lying? What happens if this doesnt work in 2 months? Oh well here's to 3 pts tonight but Wolves fans will be saying the same.

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padlebrfc says...
6:14pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Welcome to the club Michael and all the best of luck.

This guy has a clean sheet, let's try to create the famous twelfth man and back him all the way.

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stu82 says...
6:14pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Nothing against the new guy but me and im sure many many other, this will be the last straw. no ambition.

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bed and breakfast man_! says...
6:14pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Taxi for shebby........

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Rover_gem says...
6:15pm Fri 11 Jan 13

leitchy wrote:
What happens to a 6 month appointment....he got 2 & half yrs contact.?? Shebby time to leave!!
This appointment has had nothing to do with Shebby, by all accounts he's as in the dark as all of us!

Welcome to the madhouse Mr Appleton, underwhelmed but has my 100% backing nonetheless. COYB - 3 points for Mr Bowyer tonight to say thanks please :)

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Frostboy says...
6:16pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Another juggler added to britains biggest circus absolute joke several senior players wanted bowyer to continue so now it's just more unrest

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Norman T Wangler says...
6:16pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Good luck lads. just hope the players back him and bowyer deserves every credit

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padlebrfc says...
6:17pm Fri 11 Jan 13

leitchy wrote:
What happens to a 6 month appointment....he got 2 & half yrs contact.??

Shebby time to leave!!
Seems Shebby didn't get his way. He's very quiet.

Lets not get on anybodies back for a change of direction, lets look on the bright side, the global advisor may well have been ignored or over ruled.

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padlebrfc says...
6:19pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Frostboy wrote:
Another juggler added to britains biggest circus absolute joke several senior players wanted bowyer to continue so now it's just more unrest
I'm afraid it is not the players choice. Just like any place of work, the players are the shop floor staff but on tens of thousands of pounds a week.

The unrest has been reported by the BBC, surprise surprise there are no quotes. It is only rumour without a quote.

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blackburn82 says...
6:20pm Fri 11 Jan 13

100% behind him. Cant do much worse then kean. Every one needs to get behind him from the off even if your not happy with our new manger. **** on you rovers.

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padlebrfc says...
6:22pm Fri 11 Jan 13

real betis hotpot wrote:
You can absolutely f*ck off if you think I'm attending any more games this season then. Absolutely baffling and completely and utterly stupid decision, when will these morons just f*ck off? Why won't they appoint an experienced and capable manager? Why do they want mediocre/relatively inexperienced nobodies aka Kean, Berg and now Appleton? Why spend tens of millions on a venture and put it in the hands of people like this? It's all wrong and completely f*cked - BRFC = dead.
Have you been to many games this season????

We'll get by ok without you.

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dallydally says...
6:22pm Fri 11 Jan 13

What a joke. 6 months was the intimated contract length so how come he gets 2.5 years? I hope this works out but given this shower's track record I'm not brimming with confidence. I also feel very sorry for Gary Bowyer

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passingfootball says...
6:23pm Fri 11 Jan 13

feel sorry for bowyer that it had to end so early, hope the players dont lose heart and maybe he can be still be part of the set up,, lets now kick on and extend our winning run, no chopping and changing and an end to the boardroom wrangles.

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leitchy says...
6:23pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Rover_gem wrote:
leitchy wrote:
What happens to a 6 month appointment....he got 2 & half yrs contact.?? Shebby time to leave!!
This appointment has had nothing to do with Shebby, by all accounts he's as in the dark as all of us!

Welcome to the madhouse Mr Appleton, underwhelmed but has my 100% backing nonetheless. COYB - 3 points for Mr Bowyer tonight to say thanks please :)
Agreed I know that...they are both (Shaw and Shebby) trying to undermined each other.

Now Shaw has got his way will Shebby leave or fight back....cause off the field they need to work together.!! And clearly cant.

Watch this space....!

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ROVERSPAL1 says...
6:24pm Fri 11 Jan 13

real betis hotpot wrote:
You can absolutely f*ck off if you think I'm attending any more games this season then. Absolutely baffling and completely and utterly stupid decision, when will these morons just f*ck off? Why won't they appoint an experienced and capable manager? Why do they want mediocre/relatively inexperienced nobodies aka Kean, Berg and now Appleton? Why spend tens of millions on a venture and put it in the hands of people like this? It's all wrong and completely f*cked - BRFC = dead.
"If you can't support us when we lose or draw , don't support us when we win." - Bill Shankly

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Stone Island: says...
6:24pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Madness, utter madness.

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fabinribblevalley says...
6:25pm Fri 11 Jan 13

We must be favourites for this years BAFTA awards

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To.guy says...
6:26pm Fri 11 Jan 13

padlebrfc wrote:
Frostboy wrote:
Another juggler added to britains biggest circus absolute joke several senior players wanted bowyer to continue so now it's just more unrest
I'm afraid it is not the players choice. Just like any place of work, the players are the shop floor staff but on tens of thousands of pounds a week.

The unrest has been reported by the BBC, surprise surprise there are no quotes. It is only rumour without a quote.
Do you expect them to name players when quoting? They are only given information on condition they don't disclose sources. Doesn't make it untrue. I imagine some players are unsettled by the constant carousel of managers and each one that hops on isn't any more impressive than the last. Some of those players have worked for top managers. I just don't understand the logic behind any of what happens and suspect logic doesn't come into it. Shaw and Agnew must have made some recommendations when they went to India. How would Venkys opt for Appleton when looking at whats available? Good look Gary and the lads for tonight though. 3 pts is more important than anything.

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hasslem hasslem says...
6:27pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Mr. Appleton, welcome to Rovers.

Hope your stay is a prosperous one for Rovers and for you.

Enjoy Ewood and Brockhall. Did you know that Brockhall used to be a madhouse.....when i say "used"....

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jogalot says...
6:28pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Good appointment, I hope. Time will tell. I'm glad they've done it now because it gives Appleton chance to get some good players in before Feb.

Bowyer was only ever temporary. I hope they reward him well.

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Frostboy says...
6:28pm Fri 11 Jan 13

padlebrfc wrote:
Frostboy wrote:
Another juggler added to britains biggest circus absolute joke several senior players wanted bowyer to continue so now it's just more unrest
I'm afraid it is not the players choice. Just like any place of work, the players are the shop floor staff but on tens of thousands of pounds a week.

The unrest has been reported by the BBC, surprise surprise there are no quotes. It is only rumour without a quote.
If u follow twitter u will see kazim Richards has voiced his opinion next thing rhodes will be off to go Newcastle

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Fyrover says...
6:31pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Oyston has said that BRFC spoke to holloway

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vicn1956 says...
6:33pm Fri 11 Jan 13

How many bald people have NOT been manager of Rovers?

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77'sss says...
6:35pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Is it the £1.6 million a year salary or chance to try and prove himself ?
Yes you guessed it , the money
Good luck M.A your gonna need it. But I would suggest that you start looking for a new role, come the end of the season , if we haven't gone up you will get the sack, and if by a miracle you do achieve promotion, venkies will bring in another of there people to replace you, sucks don't it
Never mind think of the money your probably the highest paid manager outside of the prem, And
Yes I would do the same, given the chance

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hasslem hasslem says...
6:35pm Fri 11 Jan 13

SHEBBY!!! - your hounds at BRAG need to speak to you. Your little lap-dogs are missing their master Please call one of your little puppies. They await your orders.

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RoversSwiss says...
6:36pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Don't think any Rovers fan would have chosen Appleton, but now he's got the job the fans have to support him and the team. Obviously a Shaw appointment, could be the end for Shebby. Could you imagine Shebby and Kean doing press conferences together on Sky every week!!?

Thanks to GB, it was good while it lasted.

BRAG OUT

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Is Eckersley playing? says...
6:37pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Singhs position is now untenable. He has been publicly humiliated by the woman in Pune who has undermined him since the Preston mafia visited. He should now be shown the door but having seen the womans track record with a previous incumbent at Ewood, I suppose he will continue to annoy or amuse, dependent on your point of view, until his contract runs out. Meanwhile, the players reaction to this latest farce will probably be revealed tonight....fascinati
ng!. ..

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hasslem hasslem says...
6:38pm Fri 11 Jan 13

fabinribblevalley wrote:
We must be favourites for this years BAFTA awards
more like DAFTER

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ford10 says...
6:38pm Fri 11 Jan 13

its time to get behind the manager if it works out well and good if it dont he'll get the sack support will be given and time for the action group to come out and say so otherwise go follow some other team we dont need fans causing trouble we need 100% following there is enough s**t goes on down at ewood oh and by the way your not the biggest group down at ewood the real fans are!!!!!!!!

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EwoodShewouldnt says...
6:39pm Fri 11 Jan 13

In October 2010, Westwood was prosecuted for assaulting a police officer (Westwood elbowed a police officer in the face, though the officer accepted that this was not intentional) and found guilty of jumping a red light in Northampton on 25 April 2010. He was given 80 hours of unpaid work, banned from driving for one year, had three points put on his driving licence, and was ordered to pay the prosecution costs of £700

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goldfinger59 says...
6:39pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Well done Gary Bowyer for steadying the ship while the pantomime carries on, see if you can go out on a high with 4 wins in 4 games tonight.
Superb Mon.

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real betis hotpot says...
6:40pm Fri 11 Jan 13

padlebrfc wrote:
real betis hotpot wrote:
You can absolutely f*ck off if you think I'm attending any more games this season then. Absolutely baffling and completely and utterly stupid decision, when will these morons just f*ck off? Why won't they appoint an experienced and capable manager? Why do they want mediocre/relatively inexperienced nobodies aka Kean, Berg and now Appleton? Why spend tens of millions on a venture and put it in the hands of people like this? It's all wrong and completely f*cked - BRFC = dead.
Have you been to many games this season????

We'll get by ok without you.
I've been to every single game including the cup match last week, how many games have you been to? And of course you and some other people will get by without me because you don't know me.

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To.guy says...
6:40pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Stone Island: wrote:
Madness, utter madness.
Isn't that what the doctor said at the end of Bridge over the River Kwai when Alex Guiness had fallen on the detonator and the bridge was blown up? Pretty apt really.

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jgb12348 says...
6:40pm Fri 11 Jan 13

GB AND TM
This set up is just a massive
PUN-JAB-I N THE BACK!
Please don't be upset you have more than shown that as stand in,
your efforts have been outstanding.Well done, (VENKY'S) do not realise what they have done to this club”

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daver72BRFC says...
6:45pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Gonna support him as I have Black, Berg and Bowyer. Just hope the players play for him like they have for Bowyer because they have really stepped up their game! Would like to see Bowyer rewarded for his efforts by getting a decent role on the first team staff.

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M.DANNY says...
6:45pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Venkys can paint their home yellow,pink and purple but we have to accept it now that they want Appleton and co now.To BRFC action group just wait and see what the future holds for BRFC now.
Shebby is Venky's man in charge to look after Ewood Park.We have tried the cowboys now try the Indians.Indiana Patel is in charge of our beloved BRFC.Looks like the Indians are taking over everything even the family silver .

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leitchy says...
6:46pm Fri 11 Jan 13

The big thing for me is that the players didn't want Appleton.....they wanted Bowyer and showed it.

Hope we now don't get a negative response from the players??

Taxi 4 Shebby...!?,

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Forever Blue & White says...
6:48pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Like a lot of folk on here I`m not happy as I pointed out in a post yesterday that his record is 1 point a game (Pompei + Blackpool or just Blackpool`s results) However now the decision has been taken it`s up to the fans to get behind the team and manager otherwise it will surely have a detrimental impact on results! How many times have we heard that the fans can be the 12th man? Well now it`s time to show that for BRFC as even though I hate the Venky`s & the current management (especially that idiot Shebby "Numpty" Singh) what we must remember is "Blackburn Rovers FC" are more important, and when history is written - good or bad - this lot will be just a passing moment in the proud history of our club. So put your prejudices behind you and for the sake of "The Club" get behind the team & manager otherwise you can`t truely call yourself a supporter as you`re either with BRFC or against them! Your club needs you now more than ever so forget about the idiots in Pune & in the board room at Ewood and get behind the team because when it comes down to it that`s all that really matters!

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PersianRover says...
6:48pm Fri 11 Jan 13

If i was GB I would be really annoyed!

GB IN!

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JPainter90 says...
6:48pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Really not sure about this appointment. More confident in Appleton than I was in Berg but this is still not the man to take this club forward in my opinion. What is done is done. GB and TM, best of luck for tonight, step down on a high.

Best of luck to Appleton, hopefully he has what it takes but as of his Blackpool record I'm doubtful. Anyway, it's done now. Hopefully Venky's will give him the financial backing he will need.

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Colne lads back says...
6:49pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Div 1 defo this season,who'd of thought.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

K L U
U T C

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To.guy says...
6:51pm Fri 11 Jan 13

I have always supported our team. As much as I despised Kean I wasnt one who shouted abuse, rather I tried to ignore his presence. I was fully behind Black, Berg and Bowyer and will be Appleton but it doesnt stop me wondering why or how he has got the job. What success has he had? His experience is minimal. If only my kids could get a job without being told they dont have enough experience. As with everything else football is a law unto itself.

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Captain Dreckley says...
6:51pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Welcome to the club and let's hope Gary finishes with 4 wins from 4. A two and a half year contract? Given Singh said that there would be no new manager till the end of January and then only on an initial 6 month deal with an extension based on performance and targets can only mean that this is a truly historic day in the history of Rovers as Singh is finished. Let us rejoice and get behind the new manager. But all Rovers fans need spare a thought for those less fortunate than us in Burnley who have to come on here, Friday night and all tagged up with a curfew meaning no place to go.
Come on you blues. Tonight for Bowyer

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lusorover says...
6:51pm Fri 11 Jan 13

How refreshing to see so many positive responses to this news.

All true and decent Rovers fans will get behind Appleton and give him every chance to show what he can do.

Gary Bowyer and Terry McPhillips can be immensely proud of what they have done and I hope they come out of this no worse off than previously. Thanks chaps.

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Dan11 says...
6:52pm Fri 11 Jan 13

100% welcome and support to Appleton a far better manager than the last two we have had, and wishing him a very successful tenure as Rovers manager.
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I heard he likes to play fairly direct and defensively sound at Pompey so I expect the opposite of Kean in that respect. Many clean sheets and wins to come I hope!

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To.guy says...
6:59pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Colne lads back wrote:
Div 1 defo this season,who'd of thought.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

K L U
U T C
It is actually "who'd HAVE thought it" not "who'd OF thought it". Two different words with completely different meanings. Go take some literacy classes.

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srvp28 says...
7:00pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Another mysterious choice but they'll still get my backing. Hopefully they won't be on the move again when Appleton realises Venky's won't be giving him too much access to the company cheque book. Hopefully the lads will win it for Bowyer tonight then give the new manager their full backing. There are far too many people acting in an unprofessional manner at the club as it is, we don't need the players sulking too.

Welcome Mike Ashley... sorry, Mike and Ashley! ;)

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RoversMCMLXXV says...
7:01pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Welcome to the Jungle

Like a lamb to the slaughter (or chicken)

Good luck Appleton - you're gonna need it at Hellwood

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RoversMCMLXXV says...
7:03pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Colne lads back wrote:
Div 1 defo this season,who'd of thought.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

K L U
U T C
you thick piece of sh1t

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baldie says...
7:03pm Fri 11 Jan 13

vicn1956 wrote:
How many bald people have NOT been manager of Rovers?
And your point is?

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LittleRonnieHildersley says...
7:04pm Fri 11 Jan 13

To.guy wrote:
Colne lads back wrote:
Div 1 defo this season,who'd of thought.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

K L U
U T C
It is actually "who'd HAVE thought it" not "who'd OF thought it". Two different words with completely different meanings. Go take some literacy classes.
Don't try and educate him! Colon lad is a complete knob.

Anyway, time to get behind Appleton after tonight - the circus isn't his fault.

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dangerous dave says...
7:04pm Fri 11 Jan 13

leitchy wrote:
Rover_gem wrote:
leitchy wrote:
What happens to a 6 month appointment....he got 2 & half yrs contact.?? Shebby time to leave!!
This appointment has had nothing to do with Shebby, by all accounts he's as in the dark as all of us!

Welcome to the madhouse Mr Appleton, underwhelmed but has my 100% backing nonetheless. COYB - 3 points for Mr Bowyer tonight to say thanks please :)
Agreed I know that...they are both (Shaw and Shebby) trying to undermined each other.

Now Shaw has got his way will Shebby leave or fight back....cause off the field they need to work together.!! And clearly cant.

Watch this space....!
Bumped into Shabby Singh this afternoon near Brockhall - definitely no one working together at Ewood - when I told him I was ashamed at what they had all done to a once proud club he openly admitted the whole situation was a mess - couldn't believe my ears!!!!!!! He then mumbled on that he didn't see why he should put himself through all this grief - I reminded him that maybe it was the 'big fat retainers' that spur him and his cohorts on - didn't give him any further chance to speak - I said that I had no belief in any of them regarding the future of the Club - they have brought this once proud club to its knees and it looks like this latest appointment has been made without the full support of all the Board Members - yes what a mess!!!!
OUT WITH THE LOT OF THEM - THEY ALL DESERVE ONE ANOTHER.

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bypass06 says...
7:06pm Fri 11 Jan 13

YarkshahRover wrote:
Who's in charge tonight?
Did you not read the article?

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FCBurnley says...
7:06pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Welcome Agent Granny Smith.

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Norfolk & Goode says...
7:06pm Fri 11 Jan 13

padlebrfc wrote:
real betis hotpot wrote:
You can absolutely f*ck off if you think I'm attending any more games this season then. Absolutely baffling and completely and utterly stupid decision, when will these morons just f*ck off? Why won't they appoint an experienced and capable manager? Why do they want mediocre/relatively inexperienced nobodies aka Kean, Berg and now Appleton? Why spend tens of millions on a venture and put it in the hands of people like this? It's all wrong and completely f*cked - BRFC = dead.
Have you been to many games this season????

We'll get by ok without you.
Typical response from a so called supporter - long after the venky's have left OUR club will still be here and whoever and however it's managed you will not remove its history and heritage!!! Get off your soapbox, get behind the club and its new manager and wind your neck in !!!
Good luck tonight to the team and a massive thanks to Gary Bowyer in particular

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baldie says...
7:07pm Fri 11 Jan 13

ROVERSPAL1 wrote:
real betis hotpot wrote:
You can absolutely f*ck off if you think I'm attending any more games this season then. Absolutely baffling and completely and utterly stupid decision, when will these morons just f*ck off? Why won't they appoint an experienced and capable manager? Why do they want mediocre/relatively inexperienced nobodies aka Kean, Berg and now Appleton? Why spend tens of millions on a venture and put it in the hands of people like this? It's all wrong and completely f*cked - BRFC = dead.
"If you can't support us when we lose or draw , don't support us when we win." - Bill Shankly
Poetry,ROVERSPAL,she
er poetry.

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blueblooded says...
7:11pm Fri 11 Jan 13

merlinrabbit wrote:
2 and a half years? What happened to the 6 months contract? Is it any wonder fans get angry when there is changing information each week. Was Shebby lying? What happens if this doesnt work in 2 months? Oh well here's to 3 pts tonight but Wolves fans will be saying the same.
Six months was Shebby's idea, he's no longer in the picture MR.

He's been placed in charge of setting up the academies in India.

Shaw and Agnew won by doing the Kean and went crying to the one with the real balls.

Brother Balaji is peeved, but has no authority over the modestly distributed porker.

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ossybsting says...
7:11pm Fri 11 Jan 13

welcome to bollywood chicken coop

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Bill Carson says...
7:12pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Just when the fans needed a lift and a statement of real intent, the "employees" currently running the club go and appoint yet another totally uninspiring novice on a long contract? Yet again we have mixed sound bites from our confusing trio of no-marks, the result of which will see attendances drop even further!
If Venky's only bought Rovers as a commercial vehicle to advertise their products on the european sub-continent, it pleases me no end that it has failed so spectacularly. You reap what you sow....

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Captain Dreckley says...
7:17pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Welcome to the club and let's hope Gary finishes with 4 wins from 4. A two and a half year contract? Given Singh said that there would be no new manager till the end of January and then only on an initial 6 month deal with an extension based on performance and targets can only mean that this is a truly historic day in the history of Rovers as Singh is finished. Let us rejoice and get behind the new manager. But all Rovers fans need spare a thought for those less fortunate than us in Burnley who have to come on here, Friday night and all tagged up with a curfew meaning no place to go.
Come on you blues. Tonight for Bowyer

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plymouthrover says...
7:18pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Hope he can carry the good work set by GB & Co. I hope that GB stays at the Club as they have shafted him with this appointment. Now what kitty have they given him. Welcome to the Clib and most of all good luck, I think you'll need it.

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midas says...
7:22pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Come on lads you are the biggest club in the Championship and if the latest bright young thing cannot get you into the playoffs then you might as well pack up.
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He does look like Bez after a weekend bender though!!

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Dublin rover says...
7:24pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Best of luck to him just hope the team get a win to night for garry and terry. Any one have team news yet ?

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Stone Island: says...
7:24pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Dan11 wrote:
100% welcome and support to Appleton a far better manager than the last two we have had, and wishing him a very successful tenure as Rovers manager.
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I heard he likes to play fairly direct and defensively sound at Pompey so I expect the opposite of Kean in that respect. Many clean sheets and wins to come I hope!
Far better than the last two? What are you basing that on? Statistically, he's far worse than the last two, including that **** Kean, believe it or not.

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Captain Dreckley says...
7:25pm Fri 11 Jan 13

blueblooded wrote:
merlinrabbit wrote:
2 and a half years? What happened to the 6 months contract? Is it any wonder fans get angry when there is changing information each week. Was Shebby lying? What happens if this doesnt work in 2 months? Oh well here's to 3 pts tonight but Wolves fans will be saying the same.
Six months was Shebby's idea, he's no longer in the picture MR.

He's been placed in charge of setting up the academies in India.

Shaw and Agnew won by doing the Kean and went crying to the one with the real balls.

Brother Balaji is peeved, but has no authority over the modestly distributed porker.
Hope to hell this is true about Singh off to globally advise the academies in India. Best option would have been for Shaw. Agnew and Singh to go but I would much prefer Shaw and Agnew to Singh. I hope Appleton will go on to be a great manager for Rovers but the big story has to be the end of Singh at Ewood. Mrs D has obviously got her revenge for Singh forcing her golden boy out. No Kean, no Singh, 'andsome.

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Colne lads back says...
7:25pm Fri 11 Jan 13

THICK WROVERS FANS
SLAG OFF EACH OTHER
SLAG OFF OWNERS
SLAG OFF WALKER FAMILY
SLAG OFF KEANO
SLAG OFF BERG
SLAG OFF BACKROOM STAFF
SLAG OFF ME
SLAG OFF THE GROUND STAFF
ETC ETC


AND NOW SLAG OFF APPLE-HEAD

IT ONLY HAPPENS AT TRAMPWOOD COMEDY SHOW
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

THERE'S ALWAYS ACCY STANLEY TRAMPER BOYS


K L U
U T C

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blueblooded says...
7:27pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Rhodes can't go till the summer. If we still look like we've no hope of ever getting out of the championship by then we no doubt may lose him if he wants out. We cant allow ourselves to worry about things like that just yet.

We're not far from a play off spot, currently on a winning streak and have plenty of games to make good. Let's just get behind Appleton and be the 12th man and ignore the circus behind us. A two and a half year contract means like Kean, we are stuck with him for better or worse and one only has one option if as a supporter we want to get our team back to the top ranks whence we came from and that is get behind the new manager and team.

I couldn't go today for health reasons, but I'll be cheering the team on at the next game come what may in the farcical tenure of Venky's, hoping we've turned a corner and can get back to the important task of supporting the team on the ground.

CoYB!

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stick to football says...
7:30pm Fri 11 Jan 13

We are not Singhing anymore!

Good luck to Appleton & Westwood - hope they get a free hand to manage without interference but this is Ewood after all

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Colne lads back says...
7:32pm Fri 11 Jan 13

LittleRonnieHildersl
ey wrote:
To.guy wrote:
Colne lads back wrote:
Div 1 defo this season,who'd of thought.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

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It is actually "who'd HAVE thought it" not "who'd OF thought it". Two different words with completely different meanings. Go take some literacy classes.
Don't try and educate him! Colon lad is a complete knob.

Anyway, time to get behind Appleton after tonight - the circus isn't his fault.
You'd all like to get behind him,shirt lifters.
Apprentice clown joins the TRAMPWOOD circus on three month trial.

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To.guy says...
7:33pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Colne lads back wrote:
THICK WROVERS FANS
SLAG OFF EACH OTHER
SLAG OFF OWNERS
SLAG OFF WALKER FAMILY
SLAG OFF KEANO
SLAG OFF BERG
SLAG OFF BACKROOM STAFF
SLAG OFF ME
SLAG OFF THE GROUND STAFF
ETC ETC


AND NOW SLAG OFF APPLE-HEAD

IT ONLY HAPPENS AT TRAMPWOOD COMEDY SHOW
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

THERE'S ALWAYS ACCY STANLEY TRAMPER BOYS


K L U
U T C
Sign on for some literacy classes. Your literacy is funny.

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blueblooded says...
7:33pm Fri 11 Jan 13

vicn1956 wrote:
How many bald people have NOT been manager of Rovers?
Lol. Its funny because its true. If it continues, the next joke will be about never being more than a few miles away from a bald ex-rovers manager!

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To.guy says...
7:35pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Colne lads back wrote:
LittleRonnieHildersl

ey wrote:
To.guy wrote:
Colne lads back wrote:
Div 1 defo this season,who'd of thought.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

K L U
U T C
It is actually "who'd HAVE thought it" not "who'd OF thought it". Two different words with completely different meanings. Go take some literacy classes.
Don't try and educate him! Colon lad is a complete knob.

Anyway, time to get behind Appleton after tonight - the circus isn't his fault.
You'd all like to get behind him,shirt lifters.
Apprentice clown joins the TRAMPWOOD circus on three month trial.
Don't be so hard on yourself. You cant help being a clown. I know who you are. Be under no illusions, you are not always shielded by a screen name on a website. Go down to Burnley college. They have basic literacy courses for people like you.

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Colne lads back says...
7:37pm Fri 11 Jan 13

RoversMCMLXXV wrote:
Welcome to the Jungle

Like a lamb to the slaughter (or chicken)

Good luck Appleton - you're gonna need it at Hellwood
Good support,you absolute deluded thick as -------,complete and useless ----,tramper she boy where's your back you spineless piece of gob

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To.guy says...
7:38pm Fri 11 Jan 13

I wouldn't be surprised if Venkys thought Michael Appleton is the man that got Blackpool promoted to the premier league just as they didn't know you could be relegated from premier league. Rovers have had 5 men in charge this season and Appleton will take charge of his 3rd club this season. I hope there is soon some consistency and things settle because we have basically lost half a season's start on this push.

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To.guy says...
7:41pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Colne lads back wrote:
RoversMCMLXXV wrote:
Welcome to the Jungle

Like a lamb to the slaughter (or chicken)

Good luck Appleton - you're gonna need it at Hellwood
Good support,you absolute deluded thick as -------,complete and useless ----,tramper she boy where's your back you spineless piece of gob
Now come on Colne lad, own up to your true identity. I know you. You live in Colne but originally from Blackburn and the reason you get so upset when a Rovers fan doesn't appear to be supporting their team is because you were once a Rovers fan and you would like to be again. Burnley fans don't get upset like you do about lack of support for Rovers. Keith lad, you don't have to pretend.

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Philadelphiarover says...
7:47pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Wishing all the luck in the world to Mr Appleton and Mr Westwood.
I hope the boys get something from the game tonight as a thank you to a great job well done to Gary Bowyer and his assistant.
I hope we can keep Gary around at the club for a role as an emergency 'Tony Parkes'. I wouldn't be surprised if he isn't picked up to manage a club soon though. He certainly deserves a crack at managing. I would have liked to have seen him get a longer stint with the first team here. He seemed to be able to motivate the team, when others couldn't and he was good in front of the cameras and press.
Thanks for all your efforts in the last three games.

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Colne lads back says...
7:48pm Fri 11 Jan 13

To.guy wrote:
Colne lads back wrote:
RoversMCMLXXV wrote:
Welcome to the Jungle

Like a lamb to the slaughter (or chicken)

Good luck Appleton - you're gonna need it at Hellwood
Good support,you absolute deluded thick as -------,complete and useless ----,tramper she boy where's your back you spineless piece of gob
Now come on Colne lad, own up to your true identity. I know you. You live in Colne but originally from Blackburn and the reason you get so upset when a Rovers fan doesn't appear to be supporting their team is because you were once a Rovers fan and you would like to be again. Burnley fans don't get upset like you do about lack of support for Rovers. Keith lad, you don't have to pretend.
Ok you Sussed me I'm from Colne,quite bright aren't you


K L U
U T C

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cruzy_cruz says...
7:52pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Inexperienced experimental appointment number 3

Who will take over from him in the summer?

Sham and shambles

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Colne lads back says...
7:55pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Your looking quite poo on sky

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formerover says...
7:55pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Stone Island: wrote:
Dan11 wrote:
100% welcome and support to Appleton a far better manager than the last two we have had, and wishing him a very successful tenure as Rovers manager.
-
I heard he likes to play fairly direct and defensively sound at Pompey so I expect the opposite of Kean in that respect. Many clean sheets and wins to come I hope!
Far better than the last two? What are you basing that on? Statistically, he's far worse than the last two, including that **** Kean, believe it or not.
He has a shocking win% for his short time managing, couldn't careless who he has played/worked under this man will not get us promoted, another costly mistake by football illiterate owners.

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Harwoodstblue says...
7:56pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Dan11 wrote:
100% welcome and support to Appleton a far better manager than the last two we have had, and wishing him a very successful tenure as Rovers manager.
-
I heard he likes to play fairly direct and defensively sound at Pompey so I expect the opposite of Kean in that respect. Many clean sheets and wins to come I hope!
Direct......The wheel turns full circle.

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Dukes says...
8:01pm Fri 11 Jan 13

VENKYS decision to bring him will haunt them and its best you bastards sold the club.

VENKYS OUT AND APPLETON OUT

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cactus rover says...
8:17pm Fri 11 Jan 13

I always like to give a new man a chance we will soon see after a few games. It takes time for a new manager to get his systems into place. Problem is nobody has patience any more.

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George.White.Bread says...
8:30pm Fri 11 Jan 13

That'll be another 2 million you'll be dishing out in 3 months time when you sack him or the boo boys force him out. Financial doom on the horizon.

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wilyrover says...
8:39pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Gary Bowyer has done superbly well for this club and deserves the gratitude of all BRFC supporters. Have to ask though, what happened to the plan to let him stay in charge until the end of the month? Did the powers that be discover that he has too healthy a head of hair, given that Kean, Berg, and now Appleton are all folically challenged?

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BananaClarets says...
8:40pm Fri 11 Jan 13

I really don't understand all your negativity, do you lot actually know anything about football or bother to do any homework on the subject before coming on here and spouting bile. As a Burnley fan I was delighted when you persevered with Steve Keane for so long, and I was quietly optimistic that Berg's tenure would turn out the way it did, however I think you've got one of the best, and most coveted, coaches around in Appleton, he was my choice for the Burnley job, and was interviewed, but we went for Dyche instead. Appleton is held in high regard for his coaching ability by many respected football people, including Roy Hodgson, the trouble is you morons will base your opinion on his win ratio you bothered to look up on Wikipedia without looking into the constraints he was under at Portsmouth.
If he does fail (which as a Claret I hope he does) it will be a combination of your ridiculous owners undermining him and not giving him long enough to turn it around, combined with the moronic faithful (you lot) having a go at him from day one and not giving him a chance.

Keep up the good work ....idiots!

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Angry From Accrington says...
8:45pm Fri 11 Jan 13

merlinrabbit wrote:
2 and a half years? What happened to the 6 months contract? Is it any wonder fans get angry when there is changing information each week. Was Shebby lying? What happens if this doesnt work in 2 months? Oh well here's to 3 pts tonight but Wolves fans will be saying the same.
Shebby The Snake is no longer calling the shots!!

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Venkys HaHa says...
8:47pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Appleton - Football mercenary. Most young managers would try and prove they could achieve something by building up a track record. Instead he leaves Blackpool after 2 months with only two wins to join the circus for a big pay cheque - pathetic.

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Dchampy says...
8:50pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Am I the only one to think that Mr A has a passing resemblance to "he-who-should-not-b
e-named" in the Harry Potter films? Can he weave his magic?

Personally, I would have liked GB to have stayed until the end of the season. He seems to have the youngsters playing for him.....

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77'sss says...
9:03pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Mentioned on sky that Appleton not at the game, would you be if you Had a million pound pay rise Appleton last spotted on a plane to Vegas
Yeh baby

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stefjam says...
9:13pm Fri 11 Jan 13

scott sellars killed a guy cos he fell asleep while driving from the airport after working abroad with Man City. He got 300 hrs commity service, no prison, no fine. All the money they have earned & currenly earn & they can't pay the £30 for a travelodge! Just like all the footballers that get get done for speeding & drink driving, they can't afford a taxi !

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venutius says...
9:33pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Rovers, taking Blackpool's manager and reinforcing the fact that we are the biggest and greatest club in Lancashire.
Im just a bit scared that if Appleton does well, a footballing giant like..... 'Bournemouth" may come along to lure him away.

Imagine a manager jumping ship to go off to Bournmouth...patheti
c!

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Nuttall Street says...
9:44pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Another absolute DISASTER. Applleton is an utter non entity. Unbelievable! Why was I overlooked for the job? I have no football experience and so match the job spec exactly. Was it because I have a full head of hair? Is this the same club that could once attract the likes of Kenny Dalglish, Graham Souness, Mark Hughes, and Sam Allardyce?
Appleton's experience at Portsmouth in delaying with a club run in administration will come in very handy though. Were the other candidates spoken to insolvency practitioners?
TOTAL BOYCOTT, HOME AND AWAY! NOW. "ROTTEN TO THE" COAR OUT! VENKYs OUT! THE GLOBAL ADVISER OUT! SHAW AND AGNEW OUT? BLASTED "NOT WANTED" APPLETON OUT!

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burnleyglentoran says...
9:44pm Fri 11 Jan 13

venutius wrote:
Rovers, taking Blackpool's manager and reinforcing the fact that we are the biggest and greatest club in Lancashire.
Im just a bit scared that if Appleton does well, a footballing giant like..... 'Bournemouth" may come along to lure him away.

Imagine a manager jumping ship to go off to Bournmouth...patheti

c!
"taking Blackpool's manager and reinforcing the fact that we are the biggest and greatest club in Lancashire."

Not really mate, just shows Appleton is a mercenary who just aint got no class!

As for you lot - five managers and its only January!!!!

BRKFC - THE INTERNATIONAL LAUGHING STOCK NEAR SHADSWORTH

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Nuttall Street says...
9:58pm Fri 11 Jan 13

dangerous dave wrote:
leitchy wrote:
Rover_gem wrote:
leitchy wrote:
What happens to a 6 month appointment....he got 2 & half yrs contact.?? Shebby time to leave!!
This appointment has had nothing to do with Shebby, by all accounts he's as in the dark as all of us!

Welcome to the madhouse Mr Appleton, underwhelmed but has my 100% backing nonetheless. COYB - 3 points for Mr Bowyer tonight to say thanks please :)
Agreed I know that...they are both (Shaw and Shebby) trying to undermined each other.

Now Shaw has got his way will Shebby leave or fight back....cause off the field they need to work together.!! And clearly cant.

Watch this space....!
Bumped into Shabby Singh this afternoon near Brockhall - definitely no one working together at Ewood - when I told him I was ashamed at what they had all done to a once proud club he openly admitted the whole situation was a mess - couldn't believe my ears!!!!!!! He then mumbled on that he didn't see why he should put himself through all this grief - I reminded him that maybe it was the 'big fat retainers' that spur him and his cohorts on - didn't give him any further chance to speak - I said that I had no belief in any of them regarding the future of the Club - they have brought this once proud club to its knees and it looks like this latest appointment has been made without the full support of all the Board Members - yes what a mess!!!!
OUT WITH THE LOT OF THEM - THEY ALL DESERVE ONE ANOTHER.
It's a pity you didn't have your 12 bore with you. Remember to take it with you next time you go for a stroll in the Ribble Valley.

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moh says...
10:11pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Dan11 wrote:
100% welcome and support to Appleton a far better manager than the last two we have had, and wishing him a very successful tenure as Rovers manager.
-
I heard he likes to play fairly direct and defensively sound at Pompey so I expect the opposite of Kean in that respect. Many clean sheets and wins to come I hope!
you will be getting many draws, some blackpool fans were please to get reportedly £300,000 compensation and stated Appleton is very ordinary manager. Venkys never learn.

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jim 2012 says...
10:14pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Colne lads back wrote:
Div 1 defo this season,who'd of thought.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

K L U
U T C
take a look at the league clown

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buzzinfly says...
10:25pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Colne lads back wrote:
THICK WROVERS FANS
SLAG OFF EACH OTHER
SLAG OFF OWNERS
SLAG OFF WALKER FAMILY
SLAG OFF KEANO
SLAG OFF BERG
SLAG OFF BACKROOM STAFF
SLAG OFF ME
SLAG OFF THE GROUND STAFF
ETC ETC


AND NOW SLAG OFF APPLE-HEAD

IT ONLY HAPPENS AT TRAMPWOOD COMEDY SHOW
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

THERE'S ALWAYS ACCY STANLEY TRAMPER BOYS


K L U
U T C
Shut it, you SLAG!.

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moh says...
10:27pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Angry From Accrington wrote:
merlinrabbit wrote:
2 and a half years? What happened to the 6 months contract? Is it any wonder fans get angry when there is changing information each week. Was Shebby lying? What happens if this doesnt work in 2 months? Oh well here's to 3 pts tonight but Wolves fans will be saying the same.
Shebby The Snake is no longer calling the shots!!
Murphy said after Wolves game that he did not know much about Appleton, will players play for him? Some Blackpool fans stated he is a very ordinary manager. We probably will get many draws now. Venkys never learn.

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flyingv1 says...
10:29pm Fri 11 Jan 13

moh wrote:
Dan11 wrote:
100% welcome and support to Appleton a far better manager than the last two we have had, and wishing him a very successful tenure as Rovers manager.
-
I heard he likes to play fairly direct and defensively sound at Pompey so I expect the opposite of Kean in that respect. Many clean sheets and wins to come I hope!
you will be getting many draws, some blackpool fans were please to get reportedly £300,000 compensation and stated Appleton is very ordinary manager. Venkys never learn.
Wow, did not know that Karl Oyston was so generous as to split the compensation between the supporters. A mighty fine gesture.

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silverstan says...
10:44pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Ian Applepie, failure at Portsmouth, failure at Blackpool, third time lucky ???? I **** doubt it !!!!

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RoversMCMLXXV says...
10:51pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Colne lads back wrote:
RoversMCMLXXV wrote:
Welcome to the Jungle

Like a lamb to the slaughter (or chicken)

Good luck Appleton - you're gonna need it at Hellwood
Good support,you absolute deluded thick as -------,complete and useless ----,tramper she boy where's your back you spineless piece of gob
Is that directed at me colne lass? A big tough man are we? More like a keyboard warrior with the bravery of a coward. I certainly wouldn't want a split ar5e powder puff like you in the trenches with me - you'd be to busy pouting your lips and opening your legs for more c0ck.....

I see you've been watching Rovers on TV again.... closet Rovers fan as well as a cross dresser eh? Don't be shy, just admit you're like all the other slack jawed bin-liner wearing hillbillies - obsessed with all things BRFC.

Now go and take a good look at yourself in the mirror and ask yourself, am I a real man? Or am I nothing more than a mincer boy who spends most his time acting all big 'n' tough on here whilst dreaming of getting smashed up the brown star by a rugby team.... ooh you naughty girl

By the way Tracy, where did you get educated? I'd sew them if I was you because they failed miserably.

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i8dingles says...
11:07pm Fri 11 Jan 13

34 years Yorkshire filth, your sister is your mother, your father is your brother, you all fu@k one another, the bunleh family....

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yellow man says...
11:19pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Philadelphiarover wrote:
Wishing all the luck in the world to Mr Appleton and Mr Westwood. I hope the boys get something from the game tonight as a thank you to a great job well done to Gary Bowyer and his assistant. I hope we can keep Gary around at the club for a role as an emergency 'Tony Parkes'. I wouldn't be surprised if he isn't picked up to manage a club soon though. He certainly deserves a crack at managing. I would have liked to have seen him get a longer stint with the first team here. He seemed to be able to motivate the team, when others couldn't and he was good in front of the cameras and press. Thanks for all your efforts in the last three games.
I agree completely we need stability thats why a 30 month contract good luck.

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Road Runner Road Runner says...
11:20pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Welcome Michael Appleton hoping that you can carry forth the excellent ground work put in place by Bowyer and Co ?

Although that said, Mr Murphy was kinda keen in abstaining of your arrival ! Quite a strange response, if not a cute reply, considering he was posed the question at the final whistle by the sneaky interviewer !

You'll get the support you need from the vast majority up to a point, but hey, that's life................


Good luck.

Arte et labore

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RoversMCMLXXV says...
11:21pm Fri 11 Jan 13

RoversMCMLXXV wrote:
Colne lads back wrote:
RoversMCMLXXV wrote:
Welcome to the Jungle

Like a lamb to the slaughter (or chicken)

Good luck Appleton - you're gonna need it at Hellwood
Good support,you absolute deluded thick as -------,complete and useless ----,tramper she boy where's your back you spineless piece of gob
Is that directed at me colne lass? A big tough man are we? More like a keyboard warrior with the bravery of a coward. I certainly wouldn't want a split ar5e powder puff like you in the trenches with me - you'd be to busy pouting your lips and opening your legs for more c0ck.....

I see you've been watching Rovers on TV again.... closet Rovers fan as well as a cross dresser eh? Don't be shy, just admit you're like all the other slack jawed bin-liner wearing hillbillies - obsessed with all things BRFC.

Now go and take a good look at yourself in the mirror and ask yourself, am I a real man? Or am I nothing more than a mincer boy who spends most his time acting all big 'n' tough on here whilst dreaming of getting smashed up the brown star by a rugby team.... ooh you naughty girl

By the way Tracy, where did you get educated? I'd sew them if I was you because they failed miserably.
or is that sue?

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hasslem hasslem says...
11:37pm Fri 11 Jan 13

Road Runner Road Runner wrote:
Welcome Michael Appleton hoping that you can carry forth the excellent ground work put in place by Bowyer and Co ?

Although that said, Mr Murphy was kinda keen in abstaining of your arrival ! Quite a strange response, if not a cute reply, considering he was posed the question at the final whistle by the sneaky interviewer !

You'll get the support you need from the vast majority up to a point, but hey, that's life................



Good luck.

Arte et labore
yeah, murphy was very strange in his response to questions.....he has been put on the spot in enough situations previously that he should be able to give it "we'll do our talking on the pitch, look forward to working with the new man...etc."

not sure murphy's heart is in it, or has been since he arrived. certainly has made it hard for supporters to take to him.

however, enough about murphy, singh, venkys, tweedle dee and tweedle dum, mike appleton - - - the question every rovers supporter wants to know is when is the big show.

i have heard that you have had some ants tatoo'd on your arse.....crawling from your hole.......name the date and time and remind the cops to turn off the cctv outside the town hall.

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Harwoodstblue says...
11:39pm Fri 11 Jan 13

jim 2012 wrote:
Colne lads back wrote:
Div 1 defo this season,who'd of thought.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

K L U
U T C
take a look at the league clown
He thinks down is up and up is down and doesn't know if he is coming or going. He sounds like that clown who used to be outside Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

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flyingv1 says...
12:07am Sat 12 Jan 13

Colne lads back wrote:
Div 1 defo this season,who'd of thought.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

K L U
U T C
Unless I am mistaken, perish the thought, but what ever happens, even Bunleh cannot be in Division One this season.

I would call him/her a thick lad/lass, but that is not fair on thicko's

He/she does his/her best, bless him/her

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noddy57 says...
12:27am Sat 12 Jan 13

so this is a shrewed appointment, then lm santa claus,,l havent renewed my season ticket since 2010 and l will not be doing so untill the whole shambolic set up have moved back to never never land,,art et labore,,we remember you and jack walker as one,,

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Road Runner Road Runner says...
12:34am Sat 12 Jan 13

hasslem hasslem wrote:
Road Runner Road Runner wrote:
Welcome Michael Appleton hoping that you can carry forth the excellent ground work put in place by Bowyer and Co ?

Although that said, Mr Murphy was kinda keen in abstaining of your arrival ! Quite a strange response, if not a cute reply, considering he was posed the question at the final whistle by the sneaky interviewer !

You'll get the support you need from the vast majority up to a point, but hey, that's life................




Good luck.

Arte et labore
yeah, murphy was very strange in his response to questions.....he has been put on the spot in enough situations previously that he should be able to give it "we'll do our talking on the pitch, look forward to working with the new man...etc."

not sure murphy's heart is in it, or has been since he arrived. certainly has made it hard for supporters to take to him.

however, enough about murphy, singh, venkys, tweedle dee and tweedle dum, mike appleton - - - the question every rovers supporter wants to know is when is the big show.

i have heard that you have had some ants tatoo'd on your arse.....crawling from your hole.......name the date and time and remind the cops to turn off the cctv outside the town hall.
Space watch Mr Hass ! :)

Hope your not referring to Adam, by the way !!!!

Arte et labore

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Accy Phil says...
8:56am Sat 12 Jan 13

Good luck Mr Appleton, you're going to need it.

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greenscreener says...
12:30pm Sat 12 Jan 13

Road Runner Road Runner wrote:
hasslem hasslem wrote:
Road Runner Road Runner wrote:
Welcome Michael Appleton hoping that you can carry forth the excellent ground work put in place by Bowyer and Co ?

Although that said, Mr Murphy was kinda keen in abstaining of your arrival ! Quite a strange response, if not a cute reply, considering he was posed the question at the final whistle by the sneaky interviewer !

You'll get the support you need from the vast majority up to a point, but hey, that's life................





Good luck.

Arte et labore
yeah, murphy was very strange in his response to questions.....he has been put on the spot in enough situations previously that he should be able to give it "we'll do our talking on the pitch, look forward to working with the new man...etc."

not sure murphy's heart is in it, or has been since he arrived. certainly has made it hard for supporters to take to him.

however, enough about murphy, singh, venkys, tweedle dee and tweedle dum, mike appleton - - - the question every rovers supporter wants to know is when is the big show.

i have heard that you have had some ants tatoo'd on your arse.....crawling from your hole.......name the date and time and remind the cops to turn off the cctv outside the town hall.
Space watch Mr Hass ! :)

Hope your not referring to Adam, by the way !!!!

Arte et labore
Road Runner, Road Runner, ridicule is nothing to be scared of...

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submin01 says...
12:58pm Sat 12 Jan 13

Now ALL STOP carping on about history and go to Ewood and support the manager and the players, enough is enough. all the critics on this forum think they are managers, you are not the, key word is SUPPORTERS. so do your job and Support.

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owd nick says...
1:45pm Sat 12 Jan 13

I was listening to the Villa manager earlier, full of praise for the Villa fans, this despite Villa's woeful performances last and this season so far.

(Am I alone in thinking Villa were actually a worse team than Rovers last season?).

Anyway, their fans are behind their team, their players, their club despite their dire position.

Real supporters, Villa fans.

OK things under Venky's are dire, but real Rovers fans will have their say and then get down to Ewood and get behind their team, manager (whoever it is this week) and staff.

Forget the clowns in charge, forget the idiots at BRAG, BRSIT and the rest, who appear to be either totally incompetent or just about capable of raising enough money to buy a dog kennel from Pets at Home.

Rovers like any other team are absolutely nothing without their fans, and in my honest opinion, if you are no longer prepared to get down to Ewood and support them through thick and thin then you no longer have the right to criticise the manager staff and players.

You lost that right when you turned your back on them.

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noddy57 says...
1:50pm Sat 12 Jan 13

I make no apology for my absence from ewood, anyone who continues to support this inept regime must take some resposibility for the demise of this once proud club,by continual support you are perpetuating this criminal enterprise who are asset stripping this club in the vilest way,your loyalty is totally misguided, your no better than the buffoons running the club,sorry that should be ruining the club,

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flowersorseaman? says...
2:03pm Sat 12 Jan 13

wilyrover wrote:
Gary Bowyer has done superbly well for this club and deserves the gratitude of all BRFC supporters. Have to ask though, what happened to the plan to let him stay in charge until the end of the month? Did the powers that be discover that he has too healthy a head of hair, given that Kean, Berg, and now Appleton are all folically challenged?
Healthy head of hair, that's just a lack of testosterone. Just what we need now, someone with no balls. Looks like shabby's had his day though, mind you he's dine pretty well picking the team for the last 4 games. That's the sad fact. Good luck MA, hope you can take the baton from GB who's worked miracles getting the lads confidence back

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owd nick says...
2:19pm Sat 12 Jan 13

noddy57 wrote:
I make no apology for my absence from ewood, anyone who continues to support this inept regime must take some resposibility for the demise of this once proud club,by continual support you are perpetuating this criminal enterprise who are asset stripping this club in the vilest way,your loyalty is totally misguided, your no better than the buffoons running the club,sorry that should be ruining the club,
And you by staying away and doing nothing more than giving them the opportunity succeed if you are indeed correct.

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submariner1 says...
2:33pm Sat 12 Jan 13

When are they going to change the name of Blackburn Rovers to 'Old Prestonians'. Talk about jobs for the boys. Gary will need a great deal of help to get that enormous knife out of his back!!

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owd nick says...
3:05pm Sat 12 Jan 13

submariner1 wrote:
When are they going to change the name of Blackburn Rovers to 'Old Prestonians'. Talk about jobs for the boys. Gary will need a great deal of help to get that enormous knife out of his back!!
What knife?

Garry Bowyer stated quite clearly several times that he didn't want the job full time, he isn't stupid, just like Tony Parkes wasn't stupid.

With the idiots in charge, the constant fighting behind the scenes and some of the fans constantly looking of someone, anyone local to blame for everything and anything who can blame him?

We don't know about Appleton yet do we? It's pretty obvious he's Shaw's man which is hopefully the beginning of the end for Shebby, especially if Appleton hits the ground running and we continue to pick up points.

And if Shebby goes the infighting should be over, then perhaps we will start to get some stability back in the club.

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andyproc says...
4:27pm Sat 12 Jan 13

The only "experienced" name I have seen quoted is Phil Brown: if he had been appointed would the vultures have been happy??

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dutchyjohn says...
6:59pm Sat 12 Jan 13

A lot supporters seem to be willing to support the Venkeys no matter how many lies ,dirty tricks or whatever they do ,they just keep handing these chicken farmers their money.
It was well understandable that the players and managers head was not on the game last night ,they must be sick too of all the outright lies being told to them.
It seems the only qualification you need is a bald head ,a bad win record and not be loyal to the club.
The word from Blackpool supporters was that he was totaly unsuitable ,Oyston was very happy to lose the guy and get the next managers first year wage paid for by Rovers, if he was so good why could he not equal Holloway's record.
At Portsmouth all he did was pick the same players as he had a very small squad these players were playing out of their skin.
The guy has no loyalty to any club any offer to him and he will be off.
Why has he got a 2 1/2 year deal ,as was stated ,no promotion and he is out.
The only way to let this shower know how the supporters feel is by staying away and not let this shower walk over the supporters.
Those who keep going help to keep Rovers the laughing stock of football.

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Keen O to Get Kean Out says...
8:41pm Sat 12 Jan 13

lets get behind him and give him a chance, cant be any worse than Kean and Berg

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jim 2012 says...
9:19pm Sat 12 Jan 13

FCBurnley wrote:
Welcome Agent Granny Smith.
thats hilarious or it would be
if i was ten years old

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jim 2012 says...
9:21pm Sat 12 Jan 13

Colne lads back wrote:
THICK WROVERS FANS
SLAG OFF EACH OTHER
SLAG OFF OWNERS
SLAG OFF WALKER FAMILY
SLAG OFF KEANO
SLAG OFF BERG
SLAG OFF BACKROOM STAFF
SLAG OFF ME
SLAG OFF THE GROUND STAFF
ETC ETC


AND NOW SLAG OFF APPLE-HEAD

IT ONLY HAPPENS AT TRAMPWOOD COMEDY SHOW
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

THERE'S ALWAYS ACCY STANLEY TRAMPER BOYS


K L U
U T C
bog off clown

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jim 2012 says...
9:53pm Sat 12 Jan 13

burnleyglentoran wrote:
venutius wrote:
Rovers, taking Blackpool's manager and reinforcing the fact that we are the biggest and greatest club in Lancashire.
Im just a bit scared that if Appleton does well, a footballing giant like..... 'Bournemouth" may come along to lure him away.

Imagine a manager jumping ship to go off to Bournmouth...patheti


c!
"taking Blackpool's manager and reinforcing the fact that we are the biggest and greatest club in Lancashire."

Not really mate, just shows Appleton is a mercenary who just aint got no class!

As for you lot - five managers and its only January!!!!

BRKFC - THE INTERNATIONAL LAUGHING STOCK NEAR SHADSWORTH
just who are the laughing stock
the fans didn't appoint any of the managers caretaker or otherwise
venky,s and venks agents did that
steve kean who burnley fans seem to hold in such high regard had the worst
record in the history of a club that have been around one hundred sixty three years hence the protest
as for Appleton could turn out to be
the next mark hughes or the next
steve kean time will tell

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hornbypeggy says...
11:35pm Sat 12 Jan 13

If looks are anything to go by M A looks hard as nails, good luck to all those who dare to cross him, I actually think this might work

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