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Blackburn Rovers striker to get his chance
10:20am Wednesday 24th June 2009
PAUL Gallagher will be offered a Blackburn Rovers lifeline this summer as Sam Allardyce challenges the striker to ‘show me what you have got’.
Rovers’ home-grown forward has looked destined for an Ewood Park exit, having spent the past two seasons on loan in the Championship, but boss Allardyce will give him the chance to revive his career in East Lancashire.
Several Championship clubs have been circling the Scot, after an impressive campaign with Plymouth last time out, but Gallagher could yet provide Rovers with an answer to their firepower shortage.
The 24-year-old made just one appearance for Rovers last season, a 20-minute substitute’s cameo in the Carling Cup win over Grimsby, before spending the rest of the campaign with the Pilgrims.
He spent the previous season on loan at Preston and then Stoke and has not made a Premier League appearance for Rovers since May 2007, his last goal coming at Everton in January 2007.
Gallagher has been at Ewood since 2002, scoring six senior goals in total, but will get a final chance to stake his claim for a more regular role this pre-season.
With Roque Santa Cruz and Matt Derbyshire heading out of Ewood this summer, Allardyce will be desperate to land a senior striker but Gallagher will feature this pre-season and will bid to show he can be part of the solution.
Rovers though also remain keen on Chelsea’s Argentinean youngster Franco Di Santo and a loan move for him could spell the end for Gallagher.
Any deal for Di Santo is unlikely to go through before the start of pre-season though leaving Gallagher the opportunity to show Allardyce he does provide him with another option.
Preston, Plymouth and Ipswich are all believed to be interested in Gallagher but the striker, who was brought up in Blackburn, would love to remain at Rovers if he had the chance of being involved.
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cantbeleiveyourallsostupid, blackburn says...
10:50am Wed 24 Jun 09
My pet hate is negative "fans"
Give the lad a chance, if he bangs in 5 goals from the bench this season, his price-tag will go up and it will be a lot better business than selling him for peanuts...
On the other hand he is a Blackburn lad, and if it doesnt work out we should wish the best for him, whereever he plys his trade
Mike Costa, Blackburn says...
10:53am Wed 24 Jun 09
Not wishing to be cruel, but Gally has already been given several chances and come up wanting. If Sam can get more out of him, then all well and good. Perhaps he's thinking of playing him on the left wing, which may be a good move.
I just hope that this doesn't mean we are no longer pursuing other striking options. If it does, then it will all end in tears!
GRAHAM B, darwen says...
11:00am Wed 24 Jun 09
mike rover, essex says...
11:20am Wed 24 Jun 09
He was one of the best strikers in the championship last season, and as I said before him and Franco as back up, may not be ideal, but would be acceptable if we can sort out the main priority - Midfield.
For me he is a far superior player to Derbyshire. I wonder what fans would think if it was the other way round, and Gally was the local lad, with Derbyshire being scottish?
eddie the eagle, chorley says...
11:21am Wed 24 Jun 09
marghen, taunton says...
11:31am Wed 24 Jun 09
cantbeleiveyourallsostupid, blackburn says...
11:32am Wed 24 Jun 09
2008/09 Plymouth
Appearances: 36(5)
Goals: 13
2007/08 Preston/stoke
Appearances: 17(9)
Goals: 1
2006/07 Blackburn
Appearances: 22(17)
Goals: 2
2005/06 Stoke
Appearances: 41(6)
Goals: 12
As you can see this is his last 4 seasons.. He isnt exactly goal shy, but you have to look at the teams he has played in also. Kevin Doyle scored 23 (I.A.C) last year in 60 games.. He would cost around 5/7 million, and im pretty sure he had better service than Gally.
I dont want to get up your nose Mike, but read between the lines! If Gally can prove himself to be worth at least a place on the bench, he will save us 'bloody fortune
hasslem hasslem, lower cumberworth says...
11:41am Wed 24 Jun 09
He is a greeat striker in the next league down and would be a good acquisition for any of team in the Championship.
If we would have got relegated I would have advocated sticking with Gally.
None of our fellow Prem teams tried to take him on loan, did they. No Fulham, Stoke (in prem) despite his great record for them in Champ, no Hull etc.
We need to wish him well and stop keeping him hanging on. He needs to progress his football elsewhere for his own good and stability.
Mike Costa, Blackburn says...
11:54am Wed 24 Jun 09
cantbeleiveyourallsoMike Costa says:
stupid wrote:
It needs to sink in Mr Costa, that We cannot afford to spend ridiculous money.. To add another striker as good as Gallagher to the team would probably cost 5 million because of the inflated market 2008/09 Plymouth Appearances: 36(5) Goals: 13 2007/08 Preston/stoke Appearances: 17(9) Goals: 1 2006/07 Blackburn Appearances: 22(17) Goals: 2 2005/06 Stoke Appearances: 41(6) Goals: 12 As you can see this is his last 4 seasons.. He isnt exactly goal shy, but you have to look at the teams he has played in also. Kevin Doyle scored 23 (I.A.C) last year in 60 games.. He would cost around 5/7 million, and im pretty sure he had better service than Gally. I dont want to get up your nose Mike, but read between the lines! If Gally can prove himself to be worth at least a place on the bench, he will save us 'bloody fortune
It doesnt need to sink in with me. I know money is tight. My point is simply that Gally is probably not the answer, and shouldnt be used as an excuse for going out and buying PRUDENTLY. If a direct replacement for Gally will cost 5 mill, which I doubt, then we will need to spend more than the 5 mill.
bluerover, says...
12:17pm Wed 24 Jun 09
sallycinamon, blackburn says...
12:37pm Wed 24 Jun 09
mike rover wrote:Gally is a blackburn lad just happens to have scottish parents.
I'm happy with this news. He has always looked lively when comming on as a sub, and I feel as back-up he can do a job at this level. He was one of the best strikers in the championship last season, and as I said before him and Franco as back up, may not be ideal, but would be acceptable if we can sort out the main priority - Midfield. For me he is a far superior player to Derbyshire. I wonder what fans would think if it was the other way round, and Gally was the local lad, with Derbyshire being scottish?
He went to Our lady & st john, my father taught him.
marghen, taunton says...
12:44pm Wed 24 Jun 09
sallycinamon wrote:what, to play football-its all your dads fault then!
mike rover wrote: I'm happy with this news. He has always looked lively when comming on as a sub, and I feel as back-up he can do a job at this level. He was one of the best strikers in the championship last season, and as I said before him and Franco as back up, may not be ideal, but would be acceptable if we can sort out the main priority - Midfield. For me he is a far superior player to Derbyshire. I wonder what fans would think if it was the other way round, and Gally was the local lad, with Derbyshire being scottish?Gally is a blackburn lad just happens to have scottish parents. He went to Our lady & st john, my father taught him.
midas, burnley says...
12:50pm Wed 24 Jun 09
He is a million pound player who will only make the bench if he stays at Ewod next season.
porsche_cayman, marbella says...
12:50pm Wed 24 Jun 09
Mike- I don't think it has anything to do with him being scottish, Derbyshire was a far better player than Gally will ever be. anyway we will see what happens & good luck to him!
mshaw28, says...
12:51pm Wed 24 Jun 09
Gally needs to be given a proper chance. Between 6 and 10 games into the season depending on where we are in the league and he needs a good run of games if he's going to be a success.
Just want to say all the best to Derbs too. Cracking lad with the right attitude and respect for our and his beloved club. Lets hope we see him put that Rovers shirt back on in years to come.
Burger, kenilworth says...
12:57pm Wed 24 Jun 09
Miller11, Mellor says...
1:15pm Wed 24 Jun 09
I wanted 2 together.
Blackburn end completely sold out. 6 seats (all restricted views), as well as the odd single seat, and plenty in the front 3 rows available in Riverside.
While I was sorting out the paperwork, at least 10 of the Darwen end tickets went.
Ewood is gonna be packed next season!
Gallagher was at Ewood at the start of this season, and was soon shipped out. Think the same will happen again. He is 24, not a kid any more, if he was to come good, brilliant. Just don't think he will!
Crouch is unhappy at Pompey - 8-10 million. No brainer!
Ps. Mike Rover - Gally is from shad!
Marcus28, Manchester says...
1:16pm Wed 24 Jun 09
Robbie, Manchester says...
1:17pm Wed 24 Jun 09
we sell 2 good players and keep him!! is Sam joking!
Gally is awful, he is not a premier league striker! he can just about hold his own in the championship..
the way things are going its going to be a long long season!
A Darener, Darwen says...
1:58pm Wed 24 Jun 09
Robbie wrote:Come on Robbie, don't get so disheartened so soon. We've got such a lot to look forward to, Reid fit, Dunne fit, Emerton fit, RSC crocked somewhere else. Money to spend, with a manager that knows how to spend well. Season tickets selling like hot cakes, making Ewood a fortress, Dingles to beat (twice). Think positive. Roll on August.
oh god! we sell 2 good players and keep him!! is Sam joking! Gally is awful, he is not a premier league striker! he can just about hold his own in the championship.. the way things are going its going to be a long long season!
Get into 'em
GRAHAM B, darwen says...
2:05pm Wed 24 Jun 09
Robbie wrote:hey Robbie I hear City have loads of season tickets left why dont you go and support them. have some faith in our current team and management but in saying that people from manchester hate the gaffer. so I understand your comments TUT TUT
oh god! we sell 2 good players and keep him!! is Sam joking! Gally is awful, he is not a premier league striker! he can just about hold his own in the championship.. the way things are going its going to be a long long season!
tugay5, chesterfield says...
2:30pm Wed 24 Jun 09
Robbie, Manchester says...
3:02pm Wed 24 Jun 09
GRAHAM B wrote:i am not from manchester, i am from blackburn, i just live in manchester.
Robbie wrote: oh god! we sell 2 good players and keep him!! is Sam joking! Gally is awful, he is not a premier league striker! he can just about hold his own in the championship.. the way things are going its going to be a long long season!hey Robbie I hear City have loads of season tickets left why dont you go and support them. have some faith in our current team and management but in saying that people from manchester hate the gaffer. so I understand your comments TUT TUT
i have seen gally for blackburn right from youth and for preston and i have never been impressed or confident he will make it as a player in the top flight.
as for me going to support city.... why because i disagree with you? i did not relise having an a view diffrent to others makes me unloyal or a bad rovers fan
i will remember i must follow the crowd, and agree with everyone esle..
Bharrrrr Bharrrr
eddie the eagle, chorley says...
3:03pm Wed 24 Jun 09
marghen, taunton says...
3:13pm Wed 24 Jun 09
…Like the Crouch idea -what about Crouch and Owen Partnership -might be the only way both will get to S Africa if they can form a lethal partnership for a Prem team this season -I reckon that would appeal to their egos -need to get one first, the other will follow- Rovers & CO
marghen, taunton says...
3:24pm Wed 24 Jun 09
MJ Rover, Blackburn says...
3:25pm Wed 24 Jun 09
If we don't want another battle against relegation next season, then we've got to ship the likes of Gallagher out. We need his wages and whatever transfer fee we can get to help bring in players who can actually play a part in the first team.
It's sad when a local player doesn't make it, but we don't have the money for sentiment (as was the case with Tugay).
champs95, Liverpool says...
3:30pm Wed 24 Jun 09
That enough for me to keep him!
Dont worry about it Robbie Ive been called a 'horrid scouser' a few times even though Im Blackburn born and bred and only moved here last year.
Rover1,witton, blackburn says...
3:31pm Wed 24 Jun 09
Dunn,MGP,Dorran amongst others.
GOOD LUCK PAUL SHOW EM PAL
PS Miller.thought he was from Highercroft
Sec word- deal-long (lets hope so )
NickH1982, Church says...
3:37pm Wed 24 Jun 09
marghen wrote:I doubt it
Hot off the press...blog says.. out in southport last night buzz was owen is holding­ talks with BLACKBURN
Champion Sound, Blackburn says...
3:40pm Wed 24 Jun 09
Sam wont keep him.
If you say "he's part of my plans if he does well at pre-season" talk will boost his sale price.
If he's not wanted, he wont be sold for as much money.
Also if he goes now, people will know how much we need a striker with only 2 strikers, upping the cost of any new strikers clubs charge us.
NickH1982, Church says...
3:47pm Wed 24 Jun 09
Mcarthy is 2nd. 34shots 8 goals
http://www.dailymail
.co.uk/sport/footbal
l/article-1194209/MI
CHAEL-OWEN-BROCHURE-
The-complete-32-page
-agents-dossier-fall
en-Newcastle-star-En
gland-striker.html
bluerover, says...
3:48pm Wed 24 Jun 09
eddie the eagle wrote:Do we know how well the darwen end tickets have gone? And when will they announce which 4 games aren't available? I guess Burnley will have to be one so which 'other' has been taken away? I reckon it'll be Man U, Liverpool, Everton and Burnley
MILLER:Glad to hear that tickets are selling so well,do you think its time to offer the option of up grading half the Darwen end lower tier to full season tickets.
Morst the 88th min Heartbreaker of Dingles!, Accrington says...
4:12pm Wed 24 Jun 09
Sign up (its free) to onerovers.co.uk and you can click on and look at any of the stands and see what is available. Blackburn End is sold out so you can't click on it and Riverside was only restricted views when I looked last week.
Never thought I would say this but I need a rest so how do you fancy subbing me and NOS for a bit to deal with Wa*kering from Darwen - you have the stamina!
All blues together this season with the amount of local derbies - can't see us Risking Owen with the baggage he comes with as MD was very similar and we have moved him on - also he was reported to be unhappy when BS was manager of Tiny Toons!
31st....
Morst the 88th min Heartbreaker of Dingles!, Accrington says...
4:13pm Wed 24 Jun 09
marghen wrote:Hi Marghen - good holiday in Tugay land?
Hey Miller11-Good news on the ticket front....did you happen to see the ticket sales for the Nuttal st(u know which stand I mean) Been away so haven’t had chance to buy yet.-also, you don’t happen to know were HAC sits lol
…Like the Crouch idea -what about Crouch and Owen Partnership -might be the only way both will get to S Africa if they can form a lethal partnership for a Prem team this season -I reckon that would appeal to their egos -need to get one first, the other will follow- Rovers & CO
Sign up (its free) to onerovers.co.uk and you can click on and look at any of the stands and see what is available. Blackburn End is sold out so you can't click on it and Riverside was only restricted views when I looked last week.
Never thought I would say this but I need a rest so how do you fancy subbing me and NOS for a bit to deal with Wa*kering from Darwen - you have the stamina!
All blues together this season with the amount of local derbies - can't see us Risking Owen with the baggage he comes with as MD was very similar and we have moved him on - also he was reported to be unhappy when BS was manager of Tiny Toons!
31st....
Morst the 88th min Heartbreaker of Dingles!, Accrington says...
4:16pm Wed 24 Jun 09
31st...
Hopping mad, Blackburn says...
4:16pm Wed 24 Jun 09
Flylife, Manchester says...
4:56pm Wed 24 Jun 09
NickH1982 wrote:hahahah sad.
has any of you seen the micheal owen broshure, in a section of it. it shows a list of the most clinical finishers. Mcarthy is 2nd. 34shots 8 goals http://www.dailymail .co.uk/sport/footbal l/article-1194209/MI CHAEL-OWEN-BROCHURE- The-complete-32-page -agents-dossier-fall en-Newcastle-star-En gland-striker.html
bed and breakfast man !, dewsbury says...
5:46pm Wed 24 Jun 09
I would have kept Matt and let Gally go out of the two of them,But for now i will keep my gob shut,Sam must know what he is doing.
Does anybody know if Mr Givet,Is our player,Done and dusted,So to speek,Or are we still waiting for him on the dotted line?.Or did i miss the news about him when i was on my jolly's.
marghen, taunton says...
6:07pm Wed 24 Jun 09
Morst the 88th min Heartbreaker of Dingles! wrote:Hi Morst
p.s. Marghen - are you getting a season ticket? Gotta be worth it at £150 or £199 even if you don't get up for every game? Bring the family! 31st...
Thanks, had a great Holiday in Lesvos overlooking Tugayland!
Yeah, checked that site out but I didn’t register, yet. Definitely worth a couple of season tickets this season -even though I’ll miss quite a few games- not being a “True Blue”!
I’ll pass on the substitute role thanks - I’m going to try and make friends this season including HAC!!!!
As I see it we need four players -a central battling midfielder who can lay it off to a winger who’s good at crossing (rules Pedersen out!) so Crouchio can head it down for Owenio to knock in onion bag! Simple!!
marghen, taunton says...
6:12pm Wed 24 Jun 09
hasslem hasslem, lower cumberworth says...
6:35pm Wed 24 Jun 09
B&B - Classic "I would have kept Derbs and moved Gally on...but I am gonna keep mi gob shut". Very funny when you read it.
Miller is going to lead the first chorus of the season with "Only one Gamst Pedersen"
Peace, Love and Anarchy (as somebody once said)
ashowopikin, says...
6:37pm Wed 24 Jun 09
he used to play football for roman road his dads name is george who used to train him but he was a very angry man so they stopped letting him near the kids team.
i used to train him for the under tens team and then the under elevens after that i left highercroft.
if you don't believe me then if you get chance to ask him anything ask him who is dad is i also think that his parents split as well because of the drink.
also if i remember rightly his dad actually took him out of the roman rd team because he said the team wasn't good enough for his son.
so sorry guys there is no second guessing as to where he is from, he came from the roughest and scruffiest part of blackburn ROMAN RD GOD BLESS ITS SOUL
bed and breakfast man !, dewsbury says...
6:54pm Wed 24 Jun 09
hasslem hasslem wrote:OK Hasslem,I see you are on form,I mean i will see how it pans out,Before i go shooting my mouth off how this not one of our best sales etc.
It must be the good weather....we are all getting along (with a couple of exceptions ie the annoying little toerag that has nowt to say and the other that thinks its still 95 and we should be champions again). B&B - Classic "I would have kept Derbs and moved Gally on...but I am gonna keep mi gob shut". Very funny when you read it. Miller is going to lead the first chorus of the season with "Only one Gamst Pedersen" Peace, Love and Anarchy (as somebody once said)
But yeh,As you write it,And i read it,I will wear the t1t on my head for today.
Do you know if Givet is ours,Done deal?.
Woody Riversider, Blackburn says...
7:54pm Wed 24 Jun 09
Just feel he his a more rounded player than 'MD'.....
Gally, in the wide position, in relation to 'MD' when he played in that position 'Gally' always produced better results in delivery etc. Gally adapated quickly & got on with the job with 100% commitment. Whereas I felt 'MD' fumbled around or his body language wasn't right & the extreme view - pulled his face!!
I would love Gally to do the business on the level required, in the Prem. For surely if he does produce then BRFC & we the fans will benefit. I'm sure he as the abilty now is the time for him to step up that level.
I always remember Souness saying 'Billy Big Head' over Gally & this stuck in my mind. Souness, to be fair knew what it was to be a winner.
I just hope this situation works out because the benefits would be top.
Givet should be signed up for 1/07/09(approx) as his loan signing doesn't end until end of June. This is only what I have read on here mind!! But I'm sure it will be fine with Givet.
COME ON GALLY DONT SQUANDER THE OPPURTUNITY...MANY WOULD KILL TO BE IN YOUR SITUATION.....GIVE US SOMETHING TO SHOUT ABOUT... :)
Arte et labore
NICEONESUNSHINE, blackburn says...
7:54pm Wed 24 Jun 09
marghen wrote:"Lesvos" marghen!!! Don't tell me the greeks have gone all PC ???????
Morst the 88th min Heartbreaker of Dingles! wrote: p.s. Marghen - are you getting a season ticket? Gotta be worth it at £150 or £199 even if you don't get up for every game? Bring the family! 31st...Hi Morst Thanks, had a great Holiday in Lesvos overlooking Tugayland! Yeah, checked that site out but I didn’t register, yet. Definitely worth a couple of season tickets this season -even though I’ll miss quite a few games- not being a “True Blue”! I’ll pass on the substitute role thanks - I’m going to try and make friends this season including HAC!!!! As I see it we need four players -a central battling midfielder who can lay it off to a winger who’s good at crossing (rules Pedersen out!) so Crouchio can head it down for Owenio to knock in onion bag! Simple!!
God help us?
bed and breakfast man !, dewsbury says...
8:38pm Wed 24 Jun 09
Woody Riversider wrote:Thanks Woody,Left you message on other page .Got you a brolly,And some sun cream,Just in case the weather goes either way.
Me I have to go for 'Gally'.... Just feel he his a more rounded player than 'MD'..... Gally, in the wide position, in relation to 'MD' when he played in that position 'Gally' always produced better results in delivery etc. Gally adapated quickly & got on with the job with 100% commitment. Whereas I felt 'MD' fumbled around or his body language wasn't right & the extreme view - pulled his face!! I would love Gally to do the business on the level required, in the Prem. For surely if he does produce then BRFC & we the fans will benefit. I'm sure he as the abilty now is the time for him to step up that level. I always remember Souness saying 'Billy Big Head' over Gally & this stuck in my mind. Souness, to be fair knew what it was to be a winner. I just hope this situation works out because the benefits would be top. Givet should be signed up for 1/07/09(approx) as his loan signing doesn't end until end of June. This is only what I have read on here mind!! But I'm sure it will be fine with Givet. COME ON GALLY DONT SQUANDER THE OPPURTUNITY...MANY WOULD KILL TO BE IN YOUR SITUATION.....GIVE US SOMETHING TO SHOUT ABOUT... :) Arte et labore
Keep up the good work'Ewood park correspondent'.
marghen, taunton says...
9:06pm Wed 24 Jun 09
NICEONESUNSHINE wrote:Okay Lesbos to you and me- Before we travelled, wife e-mailed a friend via work e-mail and “Lesbos” was rejected saying use of an inappropriate word!!- they’d have field day with HAC’s language on here lol.
marghen wrote:"Lesvos" marghen!!! Don't tell me the greeks have gone all PC ??????? God help us?Morst the 88th min Heartbreaker of Dingles! wrote: p.s. Marghen - are you getting a season ticket? Gotta be worth it at £150 or £199 even if you don't get up for every game? Bring the family! 31st...Hi Morst Thanks, had a great Holiday in Lesvos overlooking Tugayland! Yeah, checked that site out but I didn’t register, yet. Definitely worth a couple of season tickets this season -even though I’ll miss quite a few games- not being a “True Blue”! I’ll pass on the substitute role thanks - I’m going to try and make friends this season including HAC!!!! As I see it we need four players -a central battling midfielder who can lay it off to a winger who’s good at crossing (rules Pedersen out!) so Crouchio can head it down for Owenio to knock in onion bag! Simple!!
NICEONESUNSHINE, blackburn says...
9:34pm Wed 24 Jun 09
Wandering in Darwen, Darwen says...
9:38pm Wed 24 Jun 09
Morst the 88th min Heartbreaker of Dingles! wrote:What's this LULU can't stand the paceor are you and Miss Marple going away on holiday together, Nice.Stumble forward first reserve Marghen.Have you got the stamina Marghen wewill see.
Hi Marghen - good holiday in Tugay land? Sign up (its free) to onerovers.co.uk and you can click on and look at any of the stands and see what is available. Blackburn End is sold out so you can't click on it and Riverside was only restricted views when I looked last week. Never thought I would say this but I need a rest so how do you fancy subbing me and NOS for a bit to deal with Wa*kering from Darwen - you have the stamina! All blues together this season with the amount of local derbies - can't see us Risking Owen with the baggage he comes with as MD was very similar and we have moved him on - also he was reported to be unhappy when BS was manager of Tiny Toons! 31st....
NICEONESUNSHINE, blackburn says...
9:47pm Wed 24 Jun 09
You'll have to stop this weirdo, I can't concentrate on the western I'm watching.
(Put it away you sick little toad)
marghen, taunton says...
10:00pm Wed 24 Jun 09
Wandering in Darwen wrote:Don’t flatter yourself - can’t be bothered to be honest-to me your opinions are insignificant, anyone who constantly trawls oppositions website with nothing constructive to say, only intent on getting peoples backs up isn’t a true football fan -do yourself a favour and find yourself another hobby!!
Morst the 88th min Heartbreaker of Dingles! wrote: Hi Marghen - good holiday in Tugay land? Sign up (its free) to onerovers.co.uk and you can click on and look at any of the stands and see what is available. Blackburn End is sold out so you can't click on it and Riverside was only restricted views when I looked last week. Never thought I would say this but I need a rest so how do you fancy subbing me and NOS for a bit to deal with Wa*kering from Darwen - you have the stamina! All blues together this season with the amount of local derbies - can't see us Risking Owen with the baggage he comes with as MD was very similar and we have moved him on - also he was reported to be unhappy when BS was manager of Tiny Toons! 31st....What's this LULU can't stand the paceor are you and Miss Marple going away on holiday together, Nice.Stumble forward first reserve Marghen.Have you got the stamina Marghen wewill see.
marghen, taunton says...
10:08pm Wed 24 Jun 09
marghen, taunton says...
10:11pm Wed 24 Jun 09
says it all really!
Wandering in Darwen, Darwen says...
10:21pm Wed 24 Jun 09
marghen wrote:My god, now i can see why you can't be bothered.
"Woooo Yeahhhh Go USA we will be soccer ball world­ Champs, we won 2 runs to zero against Spain Bring on­ Brazil and England. USA USA USA......." says it all really!
Flylife, Manchester says...
10:29pm Wed 24 Jun 09
baz58, york says...
7:21am Thu 25 Jun 09
Robbie wrote:Robbies is right, we all want Gally to make it and score us penty of goals next season, he's knocked around the lower leagues and done ok, but the prems different and if he was that good we wouldnt have loaned him out. Having said that i wish him all the luck, but we still need to buy a striker.
GRAHAM B wrote:i am not from manchester, i am from blackburn, i just live in manchester. i have seen gally for blackburn right from youth and for preston and i have never been impressed or confident he will make it as a player in the top flight. as for me going to support city.... why because i disagree with you? i did not relise having an a view diffrent to others makes me unloyal or a bad rovers fan i will remember i must follow the crowd, and agree with everyone esle.. Bharrrrr BharrrrRobbie wrote: oh god! we sell 2 good players and keep him!! is Sam joking! Gally is awful, he is not a premier league striker! he can just about hold his own in the championship.. the way things are going its going to be a long long season!hey Robbie I hear City have loads of season tickets left why dont you go and support them. have some faith in our current team and management but in saying that people from manchester hate the gaffer. so I understand your comments TUT TUT
Morst the 88th min Heartbreaker of Dingles!, Accrington says...
7:38am Thu 25 Jun 09
31st......
Wandering in Darwen, Darwen says...
7:41am Thu 25 Jun 09
Flylife wrote:Wake up, Wake up it's time to go to school.Not a chance.
Kevin Davies for Rovers as Kevin Doyle signs for Bolton...
Wandering in Darwen, Darwen says...
7:46am Thu 25 Jun 09
hasslem hasslem, lower cumberworth says...
8:28am Thu 25 Jun 09
Rovers in talks to sign Argentine Oscar Cardoza from Benfica (17 goals last season). Source: today's Times.
marghen, taunton says...
9:55am Thu 25 Jun 09
hasslem hasslem wrote:Hot of the press...
Dunno if this is already in the rumour mix. Rovers in talks to sign Argentine Oscar Cardoza from Benfica (17 goals last season). Source: today's Times.
The Times reports that Rovers boss Sam Allardyce is in talks with Oscar Cardozo of Benfica while the club is open to offers for Benni McCarthy
Blackburn believe Carlo Ancelotti will allow Chelsea youngster Franco Di Santo move to Ewood Park on a year-long loan once the striker has completed a pre-season tour with the Blues (Independent).
Mike Costa, Blackburn says...
9:55am Thu 25 Jun 09
All this talk about signings. You're all missing the big news from the Turf. They're only going to sign Tyrone Mears! How special is that?
They're really going places next season. How afraid should we be?
Answers on a postcard please...
marghen, taunton says...
9:58am Thu 25 Jun 09
Mike Costa wrote:Think Morst beat you to that tit bit!
Mike Costa says: All this talk about signings. You're all missing the big news from the Turf. They're only going to sign Tyrone Mears! How special is that? They're really going places next season. How afraid should we be? Answers on a postcard please...
marghen, taunton says...
10:03am Thu 25 Jun 09
The 6ft 1in centre-back is highly-rated and has previously been linked with European heavyweights such as Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Juventus and Lyon.
eddie the eagle, chorley says...
10:25am Thu 25 Jun 09
TheRealist1977, Darwen says...
11:23am Thu 25 Jun 09
marghen wrote:Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha Owen is 5ft too small for BFS plus he plays football and appreciates balls to feet.
Hot off the press...blog says.. out in southport last night buzz was owen is holding­ talks with BLACKBURN
Morst the 88th min Heartbreaker of Dingles!, Accrington says...
3:09pm Thu 25 Jun 09
Wandering in Darwen wrote:Voyeur
Morst Sports Reports,Rovers have made an 11million bid for Crouch. You couldn't make it up, could you LULU?
Wandering in Darwen, Darwen says...
4:48pm Thu 25 Jun 09
Morst the 88th min Heartbreaker of Dingles! wrote:Very poor response Morst i think your right you do need a rest, now off you go on your little holiday with NOS. Unfortunately first reserve Marghen is even more of a lightweight than you and is not up to the challange. Any big bids for any players today LULU.
Wandering in Darwen wrote: Morst Sports Reports,Rovers have made an 11million bid for Crouch. You couldn't make it up, could you LULU?Voyeur
Miller11, Mellor says...
5:22pm Thu 25 Jun 09
marghen wrote:Marghen, there are some left in there, not sure where though - I blew the idea of sitting there out straight away. I'd get in quick though!
Hey Miller11-Good news on the ticket front....did you happen to see the ticket sales for the Nuttal st(u know which stand I mean) Been away so haven’t had chance to buy yet.-also, you don’t happen to know were HAC sits lol …Like the Crouch idea -what about Crouch and Owen Partnership -might be the only way both will get to S Africa if they can form a lethal partnership for a Prem team this season -I reckon that would appeal to their egos -need to get one first, the other will follow- Rovers & CO
We will see plenty of sell out crowds this season, and with the great prices, even if you only made it to 50% of games - well worth it!
HAC is in Blackburn end...
Eddie - good idea! There is still the partition down the middle of the stand, so no need at all to ever give it all to the opposition. There are so many bowl type stadiums (including the retail park in horwich) that manage to segregate fans easily... mind you, its pretty easy at Bolton, their following is so poor.
Also asked the girl at ticket office which the "4 games" would be... she guessed at Burnley, Man U, Liverpool and City.
mike rover, essex says...
5:32pm Thu 25 Jun 09
We don't hanve much money to spend, and to blown it all on a pretty average striker woulld be a waste, ecpecially when you consider our midfield creates nothing without Tugay, that's where the money needs spending.
Dean Ashton is about to join Stoke on a freebie. Are we just going to sit back and watch?
Now I know he has had injury problems, but considering his main threat is in the air, as well as having a good footballing brain, I doubt it would affect his game too much, seeing as he never had much pace to stat with. A fit Ashton is far superior to Crouch or Beattie. Also he is still only 25, with his best years ahead. Buy of the summer by a country mile in my view.
P.s I know Gally was brought up in the area, but with his Scottish connections, many fans don't seem to have accepted him in the same way as their "local English hero" Derbyshire.
Morst the 88th min Heartbreaker of Dingles!, Accrington says...
5:45pm Thu 25 Jun 09
Wandering in Darwen wrote:VOYEUR
Morst the 88th min Heartbreaker of Dingles! wrote:Very poor response Morst i think your right you do need a rest, now off you go on your little holiday with NOS. Unfortunately first reserve Marghen is even more of a lightweight than you and is not up to the challange. Any big bids for any players today LULU.
Wandering in Darwen wrote: Morst Sports Reports,Rovers have made an 11million bid for Crouch. You couldn't make it up, could you LULU?Voyeur
NICEONESUNSHINE, blackburn says...
10:59pm Thu 25 Jun 09
mike rover wrote:" I know Gally was brought up in the area, but with his Scottish connections, many fans don't seem to have accepted him in the same way as their "local English hero" Derbyshire"
£11 million for crouch? get real! This is'nt championship Manager! We don't hanve much money to spend, and to blown it all on a pretty average striker woulld be a waste, ecpecially when you consider our midfield creates nothing without Tugay, that's where the money needs spending. Dean Ashton is about to join Stoke on a freebie. Are we just going to sit back and watch? Now I know he has had injury problems, but considering his main threat is in the air, as well as having a good footballing brain, I doubt it would affect his game too much, seeing as he never had much pace to stat with. A fit Ashton is far superior to Crouch or Beattie. Also he is still only 25, with his best years ahead. Buy of the summer by a country mile in my view. P.s I know Gally was brought up in the area, but with his Scottish connections, many fans don't seem to have accepted him in the same way as their "local English hero" Derbyshire.
I don't think thats the case MR. Matty was a regular-ish player in the last couple of seasons and scored some class/important goals. Gallagher though, has not played for us for a while and never exactly set Ewood on fire, when he did. Nationality has nothing to do with it.
LOANED OUT: Paul Gallagher was at Plymouth last season
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Flylife, Manchester says...
10:34am Wed 24 Jun 09