West Ham cool interest in Blackburn Rovers star
9:44am Wednesday 16th January 2013 in Sport
By Andy Cryer, Blackburn Rovers reporter
WEST Ham United look to set to admit defeat in their pursuit of Martin Olsson with Blackburn Rovers continuing to price the Swedish international out of the market.
The Hammers had a bid in the region of £2million rejected for the left back earlier in the month and were told their valuation of the player was significantly lower than the club’s.
Reports yesterday claimed former Rovers boss Sam Allardyce was about to come in with an improved offer for the 24-year-old, although no further official contact has been made since the initial bid.
Now West Ham manager Allardyce has admitted their interest in Olsson is all but over for the moment, claiming Rovers are asking too much for him.
Allardyce said: “We’ve not made any further enquiries or any further bids for Martin Olsson.
“At this moment in time we haven’t got the funds to go back in with a higher bid.”
West Ham are not the only club interested in Olsson this month, with a number of clubs from across Europe monitoring his situation. No other official bids have been received though and, with Rovers believed to be asking for offers in excess of £6m before even considering selling, the club remain confident of keeping him.
Sources close to the player have told the Lancashire Telegraph he would be interested in the opportunity to speak to a suitor – should an offer be accepted – but is not about to try to force a move away from Ewood Park.
Olsson, who is under contract until 2015, is believed to be content with life in East Lancashire and ready to play a key role in the club's push for an instant Premier League return.
The player had initially feared Premier League relegation would harm his international aspirations but, with that having not come to fruition, Olsson is unlikely to make life difficult for the club if a move does not transpire this month.
Rovers have been boosted by the news January signing Josh King is expected to be available for Saturday’s visit of Charlton, despite missing Friday’s draw at Wolves with a hamstring injury.
King is understood to be back in training this week, with Friday’s withdrawal precautionary, and is likely to be available for new boss Michael Appleton.
Appleton took the chance to watch some of his squad in action in a behind closed doors friendly against Fleetwood at Brockhall yesterday.
The new manager gave run-outs to a number of senior players including Gael Givet, Mauro Formica, David Goodwillie and Nuno Gomes in the 2-1 victory.
Striker Anton Forrester also played in the fixture with Rovers set to seal a deal for the 18-year-old Everton youngster in the coming days.
Comments(79)
RoversSwiss
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10:03am Wed 16 Jan 13
drunken donut
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10:05am Wed 16 Jan 13
RoversSwiss wrote:Morning Shabby.
Time to support the club, forget all the negative stuff and build bridges with the Venkys, it's the only way forward. Boycotts and demonstrations have been spectacularly unsuccessful. Time to build instead of destroying, good luck to Michael Appelton (he'll need it!) and BRAG OUT.
mark anthony
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10:15am Wed 16 Jan 13
French Rover
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10:17am Wed 16 Jan 13
J.C - Rishton
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10:21am Wed 16 Jan 13
RoversSwiss wrote:Why do Venkys need to waste money on hiring a PR firm when they have people like RoversSwiss and RoversPal1 to do their PR for FREE ??
Time to support the club, forget all the negative stuff and build bridges with the Venkys, it's the only way forward. Boycotts and demonstrations have been spectacularly unsuccessful. Time to build instead of destroying, good luck to Michael Appelton (he'll need it!) and BRAG OUT.
BRFC75
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10:23am Wed 16 Jan 13
Bangkok Rover
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10:26am Wed 16 Jan 13
A Darener
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10:32am Wed 16 Jan 13
They seek him here, they seek him there the LT don't seem to be able to interview him anywhere.
Pooloflife
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10:36am Wed 16 Jan 13
glp
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10:36am Wed 16 Jan 13
fitz808
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10:46am Wed 16 Jan 13
RoversSwiss wrote:i have often been in opposition to the actions of BRAG in the past, but on the whole i do think it's useful that the organisation exists. i think the challenge to brag now is to remain relevant in a climate where more people are wanting to move on under a fresh manager.
Time to support the club, forget all the negative stuff and build bridges with the Venkys, it's the only way forward. Boycotts and demonstrations have been spectacularly unsuccessful. Time to build instead of destroying, good luck to Michael Appelton (he'll need it!) and BRAG OUT.
StLedge
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10:48am Wed 16 Jan 13
A Darener wrote:We couldn't keep Kean away from the bloody cameras and now complaints that Appleton hasn't done an interview.
Now it has been almost six days since Michael Appleton was appointed. Could anybody tell me where I can see, read or hear from him as to what he is actually going to do now he is here? He seems to be very conspiquous by his absence. They seek him here, they seek him there the LT don't seem to be able to interview him anywhere.
Consistency isn't too much to ask for is it??
fitz808
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10:49am Wed 16 Jan 13
A Darener wrote:my guess is that the new PR firm will be keeping a very close grip on what info gets out and how it is managed. press conf tomorrow or friday is my guess.
Now it has been almost six days since Michael Appleton was appointed. Could anybody tell me where I can see, read or hear from him as to what he is actually going to do now he is here? He seems to be very conspiquous by his absence.
They seek him here, they seek him there the LT don't seem to be able to interview him anywhere.
Stone Island:
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10:54am Wed 16 Jan 13
RoversSwiss wrote:"Time to build instead of destroying" It's a pity the owners don't share your foresight, because they have done nothing but DESTROY, since they came.
Time to support the club, forget all the negative stuff and build bridges with the Venkys, it's the only way forward. Boycotts and demonstrations have been spectacularly unsuccessful. Time to build instead of destroying, good luck to Michael Appelton (he'll need it!) and BRAG OUT.
Venky's OUT! Borat OUT! Agnew OUT! Hendry OUT! Simpletons OUT! OUT! OUT!
RoverTheHill
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10:56am Wed 16 Jan 13
1952 rover
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11:02am Wed 16 Jan 13
benal13
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11:19am Wed 16 Jan 13
A Darener wrote:he is having a press conference on thursday morning acording to radio lancs so shaby ,shaw ,and the rest can tell him what he as to say, he needs a bit of time to learn his lines !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now it has been almost six days since Michael Appleton was appointed. Could anybody tell me where I can see, read or hear from him as to what he is actually going to do now he is here? He seems to be very conspiquous by his absence.
They seek him here, they seek him there the LT don't seem to be able to interview him anywhere.
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Is Eckersley playing?
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11:25am Wed 16 Jan 13
Bangkok Rover wrote:Radio Lancs have said on Mondayhe will meet the press on Thursday
If he's not unsettled, despite everything, then that's great. We either get good money or he stays. The core of the team seem to be in good spirits - if that continues with Appleton at the helm we've got a fighting chance.
8 Ball Deluxe
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11:31am Wed 16 Jan 13
Could do with a defender and a more mobile steady away midfielder as Murphy has one foot nailed in the centre circle.
Morning Darener, you got yer ABBA CD on full blast again
blueblooded
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11:41am Wed 16 Jan 13
RoverTheHill wrote:Bentley's loan deal appears to be going through too.
"Striker Anton Forrester also played in the fixture with Rovers set to seal a deal for the 18-year-old Everton youngster in the coming days." Another bloody striker. Or are we going to play him in defence?!?!
Appleton getting to work and earning his money. Good.
3 Points on Saturday please Mr Appleton, ignore the boo-boys and absentee protesters.
COYB!
globetrot
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11:43am Wed 16 Jan 13
RoverTheHill wrote:hendry was signed as a striker. he turned out alright as a defender. warhurst and dublin. perhaps you are onto something, lol.
"Striker Anton Forrester also played in the fixture with Rovers set to seal a deal for the 18-year-old Everton youngster in the coming days." Another bloody striker. Or are we going to play him in defence?!?!
Is Eckersley playing?
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11:52am Wed 16 Jan 13
RoverTheHill
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11:53am Wed 16 Jan 13
globetrot wrote:Only like under Big Sam when we played Samba upfront for a few games haha, now that was an interesting time! Maybe Robinson is coming back as a replacement for Murphy? Be a good trade, Robinson never moved off his line either!!!
RoverTheHill wrote:hendry was signed as a striker. he turned out alright as a defender. warhurst and dublin. perhaps you are onto something, lol.
"Striker Anton Forrester also played in the fixture with Rovers set to seal a deal for the 18-year-old Everton youngster in the coming days." Another bloody striker. Or are we going to play him in defence?!?!
I think Defenders is really the only place we NEED signings. Not because Hanley or Dann are doing a bad job (which i don't think they are, much improved from last season), but simply to provide cover. When Best, Nunes (cracking RW material!) and Henley come back we should be in pretty good shape squad wise.
Keen O to Get Kean Out
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12:06pm Wed 16 Jan 13
glp wrote:100% right the chicken farmers are ruining our club and trying to fix it through the press- completely the wrong descision yet again , keys appointments are critical if we are to avoid bein as bad as bunlee.. not shabby sings please .. keep away on sat but support the BRFC
I am amazed at all the argueing on these pages. If you are happy with the state of affairs at the club then get down to Ewood pay your money and support Venkys Blackburn Rovers. If you are angry at what as happened to our once wonderful club then save your your cash and stay away on Saturday. Each fans choice which one suits them. The press and media will be there on Saturday trying to get a good story and Venkys know that. In my opinion an empty stadium will be an embarressment and speaks louder than shouting abuse at the chicken farmers that just gives them the publicity they are craving
A Darener
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12:20pm Wed 16 Jan 13
bluefadingfast
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12:41pm Wed 16 Jan 13
A Darener wrote:That is the black hole that is Ewood, it's the new Bermuda triangle -- nothing from Shabby, Agnew or Appleton, they're probably on a team building exercise.
Now it has been almost six days since Michael Appleton was appointed. Could anybody tell me where I can see, read or hear from him as to what he is actually going to do now he is here? He seems to be very conspiquous by his absence.
They seek him here, they seek him there the LT don't seem to be able to interview him anywhere.
Keen O to Get Kean Out
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12:42pm Wed 16 Jan 13
A Darener wrote:Whats an ABBA choir Darener , is it a A Bunlee Bast**** Assh***
Morning to you too 8 balls...Going to the Lakes at end of month to see an Abba choir, should be a good show. Decided it is better to spend my time and money on live shows as opposed to the slow death of my favourite football club. I will return when it has been revived. And the cancerous growth that is the Venky's has been cut out.
bluefadingfast
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12:45pm Wed 16 Jan 13
globetrot wrote:Sutton too
RoverTheHill wrote:hendry was signed as a striker. he turned out alright as a defender. warhurst and dublin. perhaps you are onto something, lol.
"Striker Anton Forrester also played in the fixture with Rovers set to seal a deal for the 18-year-old Everton youngster in the coming days." Another bloody striker. Or are we going to play him in defence?!?!
srvp28
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12:50pm Wed 16 Jan 13
globetrot wrote:I doubt he's being signed with the expectation that he'll break into the first team straight away. It's more likely that he's been signed for the Academy with a view to develop him in readiness for the first team squad.
RoverTheHill wrote:hendry was signed as a striker. he turned out alright as a defender. warhurst and dublin. perhaps you are onto something, lol.
"Striker Anton Forrester also played in the fixture with Rovers set to seal a deal for the 18-year-old Everton youngster in the coming days." Another bloody striker. Or are we going to play him in defence?!?!
riversidefan
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12:56pm Wed 16 Jan 13
1952 rover wrote:Please explain how West Ham's offer would have meant money going out of Rovers.
The cheek of BFS. Have you not taken our club for enough money
Colne lads back
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1:10pm Wed 16 Jan 13
1952 rover wrote:HAHAHAHA BFS wants to give you some money stupid man
The cheek of BFS. Have you not taken our club for enough money
lusorover
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1:21pm Wed 16 Jan 13
It is refreshing to note for the moment at least that we are fending off interest from potential buyers.
Credit to the owners and the management if they can maintain this position to the end of the window.
lusorover
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1:26pm Wed 16 Jan 13
J.C - Rishton wrote:I thought that that was a very reasonable post from RoverSwiss.
RoversSwiss wrote:Why do Venkys need to waste money on hiring a PR firm when they have people like RoversSwiss and RoversPal1 to do their PR for FREE ??
Time to support the club, forget all the negative stuff and build bridges with the Venkys, it's the only way forward. Boycotts and demonstrations have been spectacularly unsuccessful. Time to build instead of destroying, good luck to Michael Appelton (he'll need it!) and BRAG OUT.
Boycotts and demonstrations have achieved nothing except to reduce attendances and generate exceptionally bad publicity for the fans.
I presume that you think that fans and fans' groups should not aim to support and build but rather destroy?
riversidefan
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1:37pm Wed 16 Jan 13
lusorover wrote:Fending off? You mean another club hasn't matched the Venky's asking price. How can you give the Venky's any credit after everything they have done to the club you claim to support.
It seems that Palace will have to sell Zaha and that Brum will have to sell their keeper Butland.
It is refreshing to note for the moment at least that we are fending off interest from potential buyers.
Credit to the owners and the management if they can maintain this position to the end of the window.
A Darener
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1:39pm Wed 16 Jan 13
bluefadingfast wrote:No actually they are at the tailors being measured for sackcloth and ashes (definition:
A Darener wrote:That is the black hole that is Ewood, it's the new Bermuda triangle -- nothing from Shabby, Agnew or Appleton, they're probably on a team building exercise.
Now it has been almost six days since Michael Appleton was appointed. Could anybody tell me where I can see, read or hear from him as to what he is actually going to do now he is here? He seems to be very conspiquous by his absence.
They seek him here, they seek him there the LT don't seem to be able to interview him anywhere.
if you wear sackcloth and ashes, you show by your behaviour that you are very sorry for something you did wrong ).
They will then prostrate themselves in front of Madam D. Begging forgiveness for putting the club in such dire straits. Michael Appleton will be standing at the rear brandishing his whip, ready to whip them all into shape.
riversidefan
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1:43pm Wed 16 Jan 13
lusorover wrote:Plummeting attendances have nothing to do with the Venky's sacking an experience Premiership manager, appointing K#$n, removing Williams and Finn, selling our best players, refusing to play some players to force them out refusing to spend this time last year to keep us up, and of course not to mention relegation. It's not the fans who have destroyed Jack Walker's legacy it's our wonderful owners, yes the same one you want to give 'credit' to.
J.C - Rishton wrote:I thought that that was a very reasonable post from RoverSwiss.
RoversSwiss wrote:Why do Venkys need to waste money on hiring a PR firm when they have people like RoversSwiss and RoversPal1 to do their PR for FREE ??
Time to support the club, forget all the negative stuff and build bridges with the Venkys, it's the only way forward. Boycotts and demonstrations have been spectacularly unsuccessful. Time to build instead of destroying, good luck to Michael Appelton (he'll need it!) and BRAG OUT.
Boycotts and demonstrations have achieved nothing except to reduce attendances and generate exceptionally bad publicity for the fans.
I presume that you think that fans and fans' groups should not aim to support and build but rather destroy?
Is Eckersley playing?
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2:02pm Wed 16 Jan 13
philmoulden
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2:09pm Wed 16 Jan 13
A Darener
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2:22pm Wed 16 Jan 13
philmoulden wrote:Hopefully to nail a for sale sign to the front door.
The venkys have a LOT to answer for , the least they can expect for wot they have done is an empty ground , whatever the fans who turn up do is up to them , but they the venkys might try going to visit MR DAVID WHEELAN at Wigan to see how a football club is run . All the fans should at least expect an agenda from them and an apology would go down well ,but i wont hold my breath . Why are they all coming ? what is the reason after all this time ?
merlinrabbit
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2:37pm Wed 16 Jan 13
peely
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3:03pm Wed 16 Jan 13
inflightmagazine
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3:25pm Wed 16 Jan 13
A Darener wrote:Let me be clear i am not a venkys fan, but just what effect do you think putting the club up for sale would have, my guess player exodus , a deeper slide down the leagues and the end of any chance of a return to the premier league, no credible buyer has expressed an interest in our club and tha lack of gate reciepts makes us even more unattractive, the phrases cutting your nose of despite your face and be careful what you wish forsprings to mind
philmoulden wrote: The venkys have a LOT to answer for , the least they can expect for wot they have done is an empty ground , whatever the fans who turn up do is up to them , but they the venkys might try going to visit MR DAVID WHEELAN at Wigan to see how a football club is run . All the fans should at least expect an agenda from them and an apology would go down well ,but i wont hold my breath . Why are they all coming ? what is the reason after all this time ?Hopefully to nail a for sale sign to the front door.
lusorover
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3:30pm Wed 16 Jan 13
riversidefan wrote:Perhaps because I am not as blinkered as some.
lusorover wrote:Fending off? You mean another club hasn't matched the Venky's asking price. How can you give the Venky's any credit after everything they have done to the club you claim to support.
It seems that Palace will have to sell Zaha and that Brum will have to sell their keeper Butland.
It is refreshing to note for the moment at least that we are fending off interest from potential buyers.
Credit to the owners and the management if they can maintain this position to the end of the window.
Most of what Venkys has done has been appalling; but not all of it and it might be that they are beginning to sort things out. Only time will tell.
Hence, credit where it is due.
makaveli96
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3:32pm Wed 16 Jan 13
riversidefan
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3:38pm Wed 16 Jan 13
peely wrote:If it is FACT, as you claim, how come both K#$n and the Venky's paid out thousands of pounds needlessly? Of course it's easy to make claims hiding behind a pseudonym or in the case of K#$n when the worse for wear.
What Kean said about BFS were the only true words he ever spoke ! Fact !
makaveli96
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3:43pm Wed 16 Jan 13
I've still got a bit in my mouth.
makaveli96
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3:44pm Wed 16 Jan 13
I then clicked on "add to cart"
makaveli96
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3:44pm Wed 16 Jan 13
makaveli96
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3:46pm Wed 16 Jan 13
I've been buying My Lidl Pony for years now.
makaveli96
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3:47pm Wed 16 Jan 13
makaveli96
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3:48pm Wed 16 Jan 13
So that's white rum, navy rum and Red Rum.
George.White.Bread
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3:49pm Wed 16 Jan 13
makaveli96 wrote:Been on Sickipedia again have we?
Tesco's veggie burgers are being tested for traces of uniquorn.
makaveli96
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3:50pm Wed 16 Jan 13
makaveli96
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3:51pm Wed 16 Jan 13
...and they're off.
makaveli96
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3:51pm Wed 16 Jan 13
makaveli96
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3:53pm Wed 16 Jan 13
carribbian
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4:07pm Wed 16 Jan 13
inflightmagazine wrote:ABSOLUTELY SPOT ON . IF VENKYS SELL UP I CANT SEE ANY ONE IN THIS CLIMATE BUYING A CLUB OF OUR STATURE .JUST BEWARE WHAT YOU WISH FOR. GET BEHIND THE CLUB SUPORT OUR NEW MANAGER AND LETS GET THE FAMOUS EWOOD PARK ROCKING.
A Darener wrote:Let me be clear i am not a venkys fan, but just what effect do you think putting the club up for sale would have, my guess player exodus , a deeper slide down the leagues and the end of any chance of a return to the premier league, no credible buyer has expressed an interest in our club and tha lack of gate reciepts makes us even more unattractive, the phrases cutting your nose of despite your face and be careful what you wish forsprings to mind
philmoulden wrote: The venkys have a LOT to answer for , the least they can expect for wot they have done is an empty ground , whatever the fans who turn up do is up to them , but they the venkys might try going to visit MR DAVID WHEELAN at Wigan to see how a football club is run . All the fans should at least expect an agenda from them and an apology would go down well ,but i wont hold my breath . Why are they all coming ? what is the reason after all this time ?Hopefully to nail a for sale sign to the front door.
George.White.Bread
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4:15pm Wed 16 Jan 13
makaveli96 wrote:You're about as funny as testicular cancer.
New Tesco burgers: Low in fat, high in Shergar.
But there again you might be able to get a slot on the stage down at the Ewood and Bucket comedy club.
8 Ball Deluxe
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4:20pm Wed 16 Jan 13
Still getting behind the team though. its time the Venkys stepped up to the plate and sorted out the mess they created.
Harwoodstblue
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4:35pm Wed 16 Jan 13
8 Ball Deluxe wrote:Hi 8 ball ....agreed....As far as Samba was concerned, transfer window shut, relegation or not, they couldn't help themselves when they saw the £ note signs flashing before their eyes.
Not getting too excited about the window shutting after last times fiasco when they let it shut, and then sold Samba to russia when we couldn't buy a replacement, another decision that culminated in relegation.
Still getting behind the team though. its time the Venkys stepped up to the plate and sorted out the mess they created.
Like you said, it IS time they faced their responsibilities and sorted out the mess.
Let's hope for a statement or something this weekend. If not, nothing will change.
makaveli96
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4:41pm Wed 16 Jan 13
George.White.Bread wrote:I thought my tesco burger had been cooked on a george foreman grill turns out they were marks from the jockeys whip
makaveli96 wrote: New Tesco burgers: Low in fat, high in Shergar.You're about as funny as testicular cancer. But there again you might be able to get a slot on the stage down at the Ewood and Bucket comedy club.
greenscreener
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4:44pm Wed 16 Jan 13
makaveli96 wrote:That will make you one of the neigh-sayers then.
I had Tesco burgers for dinner last night.
I've still got a bit in my mouth.
blueblooded
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4:51pm Wed 16 Jan 13
greenscreener wrote:At least Maka won't be able to protest. His voice has gone.
makaveli96 wrote:That will make you one of the neigh-sayers then.
I had Tesco burgers for dinner last night.
I've still got a bit in my mouth.
I believe he's a bit hoarse.
greenscreener
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4:55pm Wed 16 Jan 13
blueblooded wrote:and I think we can guess which bit of the horse.
greenscreener wrote:At least Maka won't be able to protest. His voice has gone.
makaveli96 wrote:That will make you one of the neigh-sayers then.
I had Tesco burgers for dinner last night.
I've still got a bit in my mouth.
I believe he's a bit hoarse.
J.C - Rishton
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5:02pm Wed 16 Jan 13
lusorover wrote:"What are trying to give credit to Venkys for this time Lusorover ???
riversidefan wrote:Perhaps because I am not as blinkered as some.
lusorover wrote:Fending off? You mean another club hasn't matched the Venky's asking price. How can you give the Venky's any credit after everything they have done to the club you claim to support.
It seems that Palace will have to sell Zaha and that Brum will have to sell their keeper Butland.
It is refreshing to note for the moment at least that we are fending off interest from potential buyers.
Credit to the owners and the management if they can maintain this position to the end of the window.
Most of what Venkys has done has been appalling; but not all of it and it might be that they are beginning to sort things out. Only time will tell.
Hence, credit where it is due.
Do they deserve credit for actually bothering to turn up to see "their baby" ??
What have they now done that makes you think they have "Turned the corner" ? - bear in mind you have been posting for the last 18 months that you think they have "now learned their lesson" (I suppose sooner or later you'll get it right !!).
Christ, if these Indians gang raped you on a bus you'd thank them, take the positives, blame yourself and say, that they had been a "bit naughty but now they'd learned there lesson so lets all look to the future as one big happy family and we'll all live happily ever after".
I bet you still believe in fairies at the end of your garden and father Christmas as well !!
George.White.Bread
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5:06pm Wed 16 Jan 13
greenscreener wrote:Yeah, you'd love a bit of that wouldn't you ??!!!!
blueblooded wrote:and I think we can guess which bit of the horse.
greenscreener wrote:At least Maka won't be able to protest. His voice has gone.
makaveli96 wrote:That will make you one of the neigh-sayers then.
I had Tesco burgers for dinner last night.
I've still got a bit in my mouth.
I believe he's a bit hoarse.
greenscreener
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5:12pm Wed 16 Jan 13
J.C - Rishton wrote:JC , i think you will find the clue is in the title.....
lusorover wrote:"What are trying to give credit to Venkys for this time Lusorover ???
riversidefan wrote:Perhaps because I am not as blinkered as some.
lusorover wrote:Fending off? You mean another club hasn't matched the Venky's asking price. How can you give the Venky's any credit after everything they have done to the club you claim to support.
It seems that Palace will have to sell Zaha and that Brum will have to sell their keeper Butland.
It is refreshing to note for the moment at least that we are fending off interest from potential buyers.
Credit to the owners and the management if they can maintain this position to the end of the window.
Most of what Venkys has done has been appalling; but not all of it and it might be that they are beginning to sort things out. Only time will tell.
Hence, credit where it is due.
Do they deserve credit for actually bothering to turn up to see "their baby" ??
What have they now done that makes you think they have "Turned the corner" ? - bear in mind you have been posting for the last 18 months that you think they have "now learned their lesson" (I suppose sooner or later you'll get it right !!).
Christ, if these Indians gang raped you on a bus you'd thank them, take the positives, blame yourself and say, that they had been a "bit naughty but now they'd learned there lesson so lets all look to the future as one big happy family and we'll all live happily ever after".
I bet you still believe in fairies at the end of your garden and father Christmas as well !!
the prefix Luso, as in Lusorover, means Portuguese !
And so the penny drops, if ever there was a nation that owed the venkys a massive favour, or eight, its them !
blueblooded
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5:18pm Wed 16 Jan 13
George.White.Bread wrote:As Sean Connery famously said in The Rock:
greenscreener wrote:Yeah, you'd love a bit of that wouldn't you ??!!!!
blueblooded wrote:and I think we can guess which bit of the horse.
greenscreener wrote:At least Maka won't be able to protest. His voice has gone.
makaveli96 wrote:That will make you one of the neigh-sayers then.
I had Tesco burgers for dinner last night.
I've still got a bit in my mouth.
I believe he's a bit hoarse.
"My God man! You smell like a horses @rse!"
George.White.Bread
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5:35pm Wed 16 Jan 13
greenscreener
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5:45pm Wed 16 Jan 13
George.White.Bread wrote:Hello George, of course, a bit of horse can be quite palatable if properly cooked.
greenscreener wrote:Yeah, you'd love a bit of that wouldn't you ??!!!!
blueblooded wrote:and I think we can guess which bit of the horse.
greenscreener wrote:At least Maka won't be able to protest. His voice has gone.
makaveli96 wrote:That will make you one of the neigh-sayers then.
I had Tesco burgers for dinner last night.
I've still got a bit in my mouth.
I believe he's a bit hoarse.
blueblooded
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5:50pm Wed 16 Jan 13
J.C - Rishton wrote:Theres no need for the nasty.
lusorover wrote:"What are trying to give credit to Venkys for this time Lusorover ???
riversidefan wrote:Perhaps because I am not as blinkered as some.
lusorover wrote:Fending off? You mean another club hasn't matched the Venky's asking price. How can you give the Venky's any credit after everything they have done to the club you claim to support.
It seems that Palace will have to sell Zaha and that Brum will have to sell their keeper Butland.
It is refreshing to note for the moment at least that we are fending off interest from potential buyers.
Credit to the owners and the management if they can maintain this position to the end of the window.
Most of what Venkys has done has been appalling; but not all of it and it might be that they are beginning to sort things out. Only time will tell.
Hence, credit where it is due.
Do they deserve credit for actually bothering to turn up to see "their baby" ??
What have they now done that makes you think they have "Turned the corner" ? - bear in mind you have been posting for the last 18 months that you think they have "now learned their lesson" (I suppose sooner or later you'll get it right !!).
Christ, if these Indians gang raped you on a bus you'd thank them, take the positives, blame yourself and say, that they had been a "bit naughty but now they'd learned there lesson so lets all look to the future as one big happy family and we'll all live happily ever after".
I bet you still believe in fairies at the end of your garden and father Christmas as well !!
Maybe you need to take off your tinted glasses too and see the truth for what it is.
Venky's own Rovers. They bought it lock stock and turnstile thanks to our not so caring previous owners. (yes, apparently they own the grounds and Brockhall too, contrary to previous suggestions that they were rented).
They can and will do whatever they want with it if you don't like it, you need to move on with your life and accept the truth.
As an analogy, If your family owned a classic car and it was sold to someone whose idea of classic was to rip out the best bits, sell them off and replace them with cheap unbranded knockoffs, you wouldn't have any rights to expect them to maintain it to the level you have come to expect it to be treated - regardless of what they promised you when you sold it to them. It was sold. They bought it. It doesn't make it right and you have every right to feel upset, let down, decieved etc. You can't change the fact that it doesn't belong to you. Not a perfect analogy I accept, since the buyer wouldn't be hoping you'd still keep paying to ride in it and enjoy it, but it makes the point.
It doesn't make it right, but then those who deal in right and wrong rarely make millions.
The idea of it somehow belonging to the fans and what Venky's are doing to it are sadly foolish sentimental notions that were left behind a long time ago when big money came into Football and it became a ludicrous business.
Reality is, if you no longer feel Ewood is the place you could call your own, you either move on or add further to its destruction, thus ruining it for those who are trying to above the political circus and concentrate on supporting the team.
If you want to vent bitterness at anyone, you should aim it at the Walkers Trust, who will be even right now without remorse and blissfully unaware of the damage their greed has caused, enjoying the millions they made from Jack's legacy.
Maybe the protesters should take their protest outside Walkers and demand they take action to mediate between the protesters and Venky's as to why the promises they made haven't been kept.
If anyone owes us anything, it surely starts with them.
A Darener
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5:58pm Wed 16 Jan 13
Colne lads back
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6:09pm Wed 16 Jan 13
blueblooded wrote:Can't leave them gee gee's alone can you
George.White.Bread wrote:As Sean Connery famously said in The Rock:
greenscreener wrote:Yeah, you'd love a bit of that wouldn't you ??!!!!
blueblooded wrote:and I think we can guess which bit of the horse.
greenscreener wrote:At least Maka won't be able to protest. His voice has gone.
makaveli96 wrote:That will make you one of the neigh-sayers then.
I had Tesco burgers for dinner last night.
I've still got a bit in my mouth.
I believe he's a bit hoarse.
"My God man! You smell like a horses @rse!"
P888HOW
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6:15pm Wed 16 Jan 13
George.White.Bread wrote:Well done to the guys, that exposed Kean drunken lying rant in Hongkong
Looks like West Ham have upped their bid to 2 million and some horse meat. Rovers fans are pleading with the club to accept.
At least that got rid of some of keans illgotten gains. Have a good drink Sam,
and enjoy. and to those that would say its cost the club money too. Well they
shoulden of sacked Sam. and employed a total ****.!!!
Harwoodstblue
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7:08pm Wed 16 Jan 13
Colne lads back wrote:Brian's back. Hello Brian.
blueblooded wrote:Can't leave them gee gee's alone can you
George.White.Bread wrote:As Sean Connery famously said in The Rock:
greenscreener wrote:Yeah, you'd love a bit of that wouldn't you ??!!!!
blueblooded wrote:and I think we can guess which bit of the horse.
greenscreener wrote:At least Maka won't be able to protest. His voice has gone.
makaveli96 wrote:That will make you one of the neigh-sayers then.
I had Tesco burgers for dinner last night.
I've still got a bit in my mouth.
I believe he's a bit hoarse.
"My God man! You smell like a horses @rse!"
riversidefan
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7:37pm Wed 16 Jan 13
blueblooded wrote:There have always been a small minority of fans who craved for the old days of small attendances, local derbies against the likes of Preston, Bury and Oldham, and getting home for 5pm for their tea. Seems like a few on them are on here today, no wonder they want to give the Venky's credit for fullfilling their dreams. But I'm just being blinkered, it's obviously the Walker Trust who we should be blaming, so lets give the Venky's the credit they deserve for, er, ... sorry I can't think of anything.
J.C - Rishton wrote:Theres no need for the nasty.
lusorover wrote:"What are trying to give credit to Venkys for this time Lusorover ???
riversidefan wrote:Perhaps because I am not as blinkered as some.
lusorover wrote:Fending off? You mean another club hasn't matched the Venky's asking price. How can you give the Venky's any credit after everything they have done to the club you claim to support.
It seems that Palace will have to sell Zaha and that Brum will have to sell their keeper Butland.
It is refreshing to note for the moment at least that we are fending off interest from potential buyers.
Credit to the owners and the management if they can maintain this position to the end of the window.
Most of what Venkys has done has been appalling; but not all of it and it might be that they are beginning to sort things out. Only time will tell.
Hence, credit where it is due.
Do they deserve credit for actually bothering to turn up to see "their baby" ??
What have they now done that makes you think they have "Turned the corner" ? - bear in mind you have been posting for the last 18 months that you think they have "now learned their lesson" (I suppose sooner or later you'll get it right !!).
Christ, if these Indians gang raped you on a bus you'd thank them, take the positives, blame yourself and say, that they had been a "bit naughty but now they'd learned there lesson so lets all look to the future as one big happy family and we'll all live happily ever after".
I bet you still believe in fairies at the end of your garden and father Christmas as well !!
Maybe you need to take off your tinted glasses too and see the truth for what it is.
Venky's own Rovers. They bought it lock stock and turnstile thanks to our not so caring previous owners. (yes, apparently they own the grounds and Brockhall too, contrary to previous suggestions that they were rented).
They can and will do whatever they want with it if you don't like it, you need to move on with your life and accept the truth.
As an analogy, If your family owned a classic car and it was sold to someone whose idea of classic was to rip out the best bits, sell them off and replace them with cheap unbranded knockoffs, you wouldn't have any rights to expect them to maintain it to the level you have come to expect it to be treated - regardless of what they promised you when you sold it to them. It was sold. They bought it. It doesn't make it right and you have every right to feel upset, let down, decieved etc. You can't change the fact that it doesn't belong to you. Not a perfect analogy I accept, since the buyer wouldn't be hoping you'd still keep paying to ride in it and enjoy it, but it makes the point.
It doesn't make it right, but then those who deal in right and wrong rarely make millions.
The idea of it somehow belonging to the fans and what Venky's are doing to it are sadly foolish sentimental notions that were left behind a long time ago when big money came into Football and it became a ludicrous business.
Reality is, if you no longer feel Ewood is the place you could call your own, you either move on or add further to its destruction, thus ruining it for those who are trying to above the political circus and concentrate on supporting the team.
If you want to vent bitterness at anyone, you should aim it at the Walkers Trust, who will be even right now without remorse and blissfully unaware of the damage their greed has caused, enjoying the millions they made from Jack's legacy.
Maybe the protesters should take their protest outside Walkers and demand they take action to mediate between the protesters and Venky's as to why the promises they made haven't been kept.
If anyone owes us anything, it surely starts with them.
blueblooded
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8:48pm Wed 16 Jan 13
Riversidefan, Venky's deserve credit only for not getting sick of the negative results they themselves created and walking away. Not exactly a pat yourself on the back moment to be proud of, but they also haven't done many of the lies that have been fabricated to add fuel to the fire, above and beyond what is already known about the clueless decisions that were made and trusting agents who pocketed huge sums of royalties - which is common practice and should have never been allowed.
Venky's look like very strange asset strippers, if the lies are to be believed. Clueless incompetence can be rectified. Evil intentions cannot. I think you're misinterpreting lusorovers comment when you say we want to return to the old days of small club and fanbase.
Like myself and many others, we are just making the point that antagonising Venky's into leaving and subsequent administration is not in the best interest of the club surely?
A Darener
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9:04pm Wed 16 Jan 13
Blueblooded...you seem to be contradicting yourself. At the start you say I am wrong that we are under the magnet but then you finish by saying we are on our way to the knackers yard! You are an optomist I am a pessimist that is the only difference between us!

whittleblue says...
10:00am Wed 16 Jan 13