Blackburn Rovers hope Rekik can feature at Arsenal
1:54pm Thursday 14th February 2013 in Sport
MICHAEL Appleton has confirmed that Blackburn Rovers hope to complete a loan deal for Karim Rekik in time for the defender to be available for Saturday’s FA Cup match at Arsenal.
Rovers are due to sign the Dutch teenager on loan from Manchester City, with Rekik at Brockhall today to complete the deal.
The 18-year-old, who spent time on loan at Portsmouth during Michael Appleton’s time at Fratton Park, has also tweeted to say he is joining Rovers.
A deal must be completed by noon tomorrow for Rekik to be available at Arsenal, with the defender not cup tied despite being an unused substitute for City in the previous two rounds.
Rovers had a deadline mishap at the end of January, as they were unable to complete deals for DJ Campbell and Jerome Thomas before the transfer window closed, but Appleton is hopeful the Rekik loan will go through swiftly.
“We’ve just got to dot the ‘i’s and cross the ‘t’s,” the Rovers boss said.
“I don’t want to get carried away after what happened last time.
“But we’re hopeful it will be done in time for Saturday and he will be a very good addition for us defensively.”
Comments(28)
1952 rover
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2:58pm Thu 14 Feb 13
A Darener
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3:30pm Thu 14 Feb 13
1952 rover wrote:I am usually considered a moaner but I feel MA knows what he is doing, so let's hope this signing is another positive.
Just wait for all the Moaners to start when they read this article.
French Rover
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3:41pm Thu 14 Feb 13
A Darener wrote:you a moaner Darener - never! :-)
1952 rover wrote:I am usually considered a moaner but I feel MA knows what he is doing, so let's hope this signing is another positive.
Just wait for all the Moaners to start when they read this article.
And yes I hope the young lads loan goes through also....
I just hope the Rovers admin team get ti right this time and don't 'wreck it' for Rekik...!
merlinrabbit
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4:16pm Thu 14 Feb 13
dingles_do_it_with_themselves
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4:30pm Thu 14 Feb 13
1952 rover wrote:i myself have been a moaner but i'm liking the way things are going at the club, you cant blame some fans being doubters, i mean we've all had some real s*it to put up with.....moaner or no Moaner we all want Rovers to be a great club again.....COYB, and good luck Karim Rekik
Just wait for all the Moaners to start when they read this article.
Lancs - pensioner
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4:41pm Thu 14 Feb 13
1952 rover wrote:Dont worry Wild Rovers on the other page slagging folk off, he will be here soon no doubt!!
Just wait for all the Moaners to start when they read this article.
Road Runner Road Runner
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4:45pm Thu 14 Feb 13
French Rover wrote:Aye, Mr French more quality hopefully added to the B&W's ?
A Darener wrote:you a moaner Darener - never! :-)
1952 rover wrote:I am usually considered a moaner but I feel MA knows what he is doing, so let's hope this signing is another positive.
Just wait for all the Moaners to start when they read this article.
And yes I hope the young lads loan goes through also....
I just hope the Rovers admin team get ti right this time and don't 'wreck it' for Rekik...!
Get those 'i's and 't's crossed asap. Good enough.
Arte et labore
Terrier man
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5:41pm Thu 14 Feb 13
merlinrabbit wrote:From some of the comments I've seen, he IS regarded as a star in the making in some quarters
Don't know anything about him or about Portsmouth squad under Appleton. 18 is very young unless you are a star in the making. He is cover I presume?
dangerous dave
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5:44pm Thu 14 Feb 13
Out with the lot of them
owd nick
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5:55pm Thu 14 Feb 13
dangerous dave wrote:At least you have stopped shouting Dave lol.
Just another no body cheap option no real investment by the venkys freebies and loans and if any good would be snapped up by far better clubs than rivers
Out with the lot of them
johnny rover
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6:15pm Thu 14 Feb 13
merlinrabbit
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6:31pm Thu 14 Feb 13
Terrier man wrote:which quarters? I hope its true
merlinrabbit wrote:From some of the comments I've seen, he IS regarded as a star in the making in some quarters
Don't know anything about him or about Portsmouth squad under Appleton. 18 is very young unless you are a star in the making. He is cover I presume?
bburnrover
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6:55pm Thu 14 Feb 13
blueblooded
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7:35pm Thu 14 Feb 13
dangerous dave wrote:go support Bonleh dingle spawn
Just another no body cheap option no real investment by the venkys freebies and loans and if any good would be snapped up by far better clubs than rivers
Out with the lot of them
OnePostThenTheOther
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8:13pm Thu 14 Feb 13
sycophant, and
BS merchant spring to mind. If the club had money to buy a decent Championship level RB then Bradley wouldn't get a look in. Enjoy what's left of your career.
Angry From Accrington
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9:06pm Thu 14 Feb 13
1952 rover wrote:Just what we need. Another inexperienced, wet behind the ears, rookie, dumped on a lower league cos he's not good enough to play with the big boys.
Just wait for all the Moaners to start when they read this article.
blackburnsoutherner
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9:12pm Thu 14 Feb 13
dangerous dave wrote:Shut up and go drive into a river
Just another no body cheap option no real investment by the venkys freebies and loans and if any good would be snapped up by far better clubs than rivers
Out with the lot of them
A Darener
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9:15pm Thu 14 Feb 13
Angry From Accrington
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9:44pm Thu 14 Feb 13
blackburnsoutherner wrote:A man should not be condemned to a watery grave for expressing his heartfelt frustrations........
dangerous dave wrote:Shut up and go drive into a river
Just another no body cheap option no real investment by the venkys freebies and loans and if any good would be snapped up by far better clubs than rivers
Out with the lot of them
.......even if it is Dangerous Dave.
noddy57
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10:11pm Thu 14 Feb 13
t mind a draw,l will settle for 2,2,
Captain Dreckley
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10:25pm Thu 14 Feb 13
Angry From Accrington
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10:53pm Thu 14 Feb 13
Captain Dreckley wrote:Rochina, Formica and Vucevij
Let's give the lad a chance, he gives us another option in an area where we are very short of depth. Any news of the other 3 faces MA wants????
Two Hats
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12:13am Fri 15 Feb 13
blueblooded wrote:Well said Blue Blooded
dangerous dave wrote:go support Bonleh dingle spawn
Just another no body cheap option no real investment by the venkys freebies and loans and if any good would be snapped up by far better clubs than rivers
Out with the lot of them
French Rover
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7:50am Fri 15 Feb 13
1) CKR's alleged homophobic taunts to the Brighton fans in midweek have been reported by fans and now Sussex Police are investigating this. Probably a story that will grow and grow. Not a very nice thing to have a Rovers player associated with and if proved THEN should see the player suspended and fined very heavily.
2) Rovers have allegedly not paid Henning Burgs wages up.
The LMA (League managers association) are investigating this. Not sure if this is for some wages due during his tenure, or if it is with regards the 3 year deal settlement - but either way it is something that we don't need right now and something that should have been settled quietly and honourably by the club.
Not what we needed in either case when we are starting to build back up the name and reputation of the club.
1952 rover
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9:53am Fri 15 Feb 13
dangerous dave wrote:As i said about the moaner,s here is a classic case.!!!!!!!
Just another no body cheap option no real investment by the venkys freebies and loans and if any good would be snapped up by far better clubs than rivers
Out with the lot of them
1952 rover
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9:54am Fri 15 Feb 13
Angry From Accrington wrote:my point made by this comment.
1952 rover wrote:Just what we need. Another inexperienced, wet behind the ears, rookie, dumped on a lower league cos he's not good enough to play with the big boys.
Just wait for all the Moaners to start when they read this article.
Angry From Accrington
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7:05pm Fri 15 Feb 13
1952 rover wrote:Just stand still while I take the hook from your mouth please
Angry From Accrington wrote:my point made by this comment.
1952 rover wrote:Just what we need. Another inexperienced, wet behind the ears, rookie, dumped on a lower league cos he's not good enough to play with the big boys.
Just wait for all the Moaners to start when they read this article.
SouthernRover80 says...
2:41pm Thu 14 Feb 13