Kean confident of Olsson stay at Blackburn Rovers
9:00am Saturday 25th August 2012 in Sport
By Andy Cryer, Blackburn Rovers reporter
STEVE Kean is confident that Martin Olsson will remain a Blackburn Rovers player after Friday’s transfer deadline despite continuing reports of interest from elsewhere.
Olsson’s agent Martin Dahlin confirmed earlier this summer that the 24-year-old wanted to leave Rovers in search of top flight football, but Kean is eager to hang on to a player who still has three years left on his contract at Ewood Park.
Rovers batted away interest in the Swede earlier this summer and insists they have received no bids since then, although West Bromwich Albion are pondering a move before Friday’s transfer deadline – with Aston Villa, Sunderland and Stoke also linked.
Olsson is currently recovering from a groin operation but Kean revealed that he could soon be back in action.
Asked about interest from clubs in Olsson, the Rovers boss said: “We did have interest a number of weeks ago but we told them he’s not for sale and he’s not fit.
“We want to keep the majority of the squad together and Martin is one that we want to keep.
“It’s difficult when somebody’s injured and not playing but he’s making progress. I think he’s got a chance within the next 10 days to get himself fully fit.”
Olsson was joined at Ewood by twin brother Marcus in January, but Kean says that is unlikely to have any bearing on the long-serving Rover’s future.
“I think Martin is enjoying playing with his brother here,” said the Scot.
“Whether that will have a bearing on seeking to play his football elsewhere, I would doubt that, but we can only just take any bid that comes in and pass on the information that we’d like to keep him.”
Comments(40)
londonrover
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9:14am Sat 25 Aug 12
RUinsane
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9:25am Sat 25 Aug 12
No-one listens to you any more Kean so don't bother man, just send out a monkey and we'll feed it bananas.
Support the team, dunk this doughnut.
RUinsane
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9:28am Sat 25 Aug 12
bburnrover
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9:35am Sat 25 Aug 12
dallydally
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9:38am Sat 25 Aug 12
Ripley 7
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9:39am Sat 25 Aug 12
Brfc24138931
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9:39am Sat 25 Aug 12
French Rover
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9:50am Sat 25 Aug 12
maradonner
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9:52am Sat 25 Aug 12
Venkys Blue And White Army.
maltaman
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9:56am Sat 25 Aug 12
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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forever blue and white
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9:57am Sat 25 Aug 12
French Rover wrote:Morning Frenchy, I agree with you but unfortunately I would not be surprised if he is gone by Monday after Kean has said what he has said.
Olsson or Warnock would do for me...but Olsson staying would send a message to the rest of the teams that we are not going to be hanging around in the chumpionship...it is a one season visit only.
3 points today would do nicely!!
BlueSkies
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10:12am Sat 25 Aug 12
French Rover wrote:Ever the optimist, Frenchy :) BTW heard a story that Police have Wednesday's attendance at 11,300. I'll check that out with my family who are stationed at Greenbank and let you know.
Olsson or Warnock would do for me...but Olsson staying would send a message to the rest of the teams that we are not going to be hanging around in the chumpionship...it is a one season visit only.
Harwoodstblue
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10:22am Sat 25 Aug 12
BlueSkies wrote:Well that would put the home support at about 10,000 then. Sad really.
French Rover wrote:Ever the optimist, Frenchy :) BTW heard a story that Police have Wednesday's attendance at 11,300. I'll check that out with my family who are stationed at Greenbank and let you know.
Olsson or Warnock would do for me...but Olsson staying would send a message to the rest of the teams that we are not going to be hanging around in the chumpionship...it is a one season visit only.
maradonner
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10:25am Sat 25 Aug 12
SHAMELESS.
Venkys Blue And White Army.
ewoodcow
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10:28am Sat 25 Aug 12
Captain Dreckley
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10:28am Sat 25 Aug 12
Kean out now
BlueSkies
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10:30am Sat 25 Aug 12
Harwoodstblue wrote:Son-in-law working the game today and says Police don't keep records of attendances so may be **** anyway (apologies if that is the case) but he will ask questions today, and try find out.
BlueSkies wrote:Well that would put the home support at about 10,000 then. Sad really.
French Rover wrote:Ever the optimist, Frenchy :) BTW heard a story that Police have Wednesday's attendance at 11,300. I'll check that out with my family who are stationed at Greenbank and let you know.
Olsson or Warnock would do for me...but Olsson staying would send a message to the rest of the teams that we are not going to be hanging around in the chumpionship...it is a one season visit only.
PK1875
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10:30am Sat 25 Aug 12
E- mail
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jaysay
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10:31am Sat 25 Aug 12
French Rover
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10:42am Sat 25 Aug 12
BlueSkies wrote:Stationed inside or outside the cells Bluskies :) But how do the police know what the gate is? Surely it is only the club that has the capability to record the attendance (and tell the police what it is)?
French Rover wrote:Ever the optimist, Frenchy :) BTW heard a story that Police have Wednesday's attendance at 11,300. I'll check that out with my family who are stationed at Greenbank and let you know.
Olsson or Warnock would do for me...but Olsson staying would send a message to the rest of the teams that we are not going to be hanging around in the chumpionship...it is a one season visit only.
Most football clubs used to be very flexible with gate figures (and the takings) in the days before electronic turnstiles....but I bet some creative spreadsheet manipulation can get the same result these days too...
Rod of the Rovers
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10:58am Sat 25 Aug 12
Only1Garner
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10:58am Sat 25 Aug 12
Bye bye Martin.
KEAN OUT
Harwoodstblue
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11:25am Sat 25 Aug 12
Only1Garner wrote:"Playing with his brother" that's worrying. This is Ewood not Turf Moor.
I think he is enjoying playing with his brother, well if that is the case why has he put in a tranfer request.
Bye bye Martin.
KEAN OUT
mickth
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11:28am Sat 25 Aug 12
Road Runner Road Runner
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12:18pm Sat 25 Aug 12
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Olsson stays.
Here is hoping ?
Arte et labore
bburnrover
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12:35pm Sat 25 Aug 12
baldie
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12:41pm Sat 25 Aug 12
French Rover wrote:If you'd said the real gate was 16300,that would make sense.
BlueSkies wrote:Stationed inside or outside the cells Bluskies :) But how do the police know what the gate is? Surely it is only the club that has the capability to record the attendance (and tell the police what it is)?
French Rover wrote:Ever the optimist, Frenchy :) BTW heard a story that Police have Wednesday's attendance at 11,300. I'll check that out with my family who are stationed at Greenbank and let you know.
Olsson or Warnock would do for me...but Olsson staying would send a message to the rest of the teams that we are not going to be hanging around in the chumpionship...it is a one season visit only.
Most football clubs used to be very flexible with gate figures (and the takings) in the days before electronic turnstiles....but I bet some creative spreadsheet manipulation can get the same result these days too...
We're meant to believe that the owners,who have been called everything from tight to asset strippers,cost themselves money to save face.
Come on lads.
bburnrover
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12:42pm Sat 25 Aug 12
alfa111
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12:52pm Sat 25 Aug 12
bburnrover wrote:Sadly villa fans have had enough of warnock injuries and all they cant wait to see the back of him ,COME ON DOWN AND JOIN THE GROWING LIST OF INJURIES AT EWOOD.Kean and venkys must get a% of all transfers in and out,i have never known in all my45 years of supporting BRFC seen the amount of dealings players transfers in such a short 2yr space its incredible.
If Olsson goes we have lined up Warnock who currently isnt training with the Villa squad he can play in midfield as we know so he will fit in with Shebby's idea of the perfect player.
angry_oscar
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12:57pm Sat 25 Aug 12
bluerob
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1:16pm Sat 25 Aug 12
bburnrover wrote:And you think you are the real supporters, Ive got news for you mate
Well come on today stay away part timers get down to the ground.true supporters get behind the team irrespective of the goons in charge.
bluearmy81
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1:34pm Sat 25 Aug 12
KOVO
Harwoodstblue
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2:11pm Sat 25 Aug 12
alfa111 wrote:I agree with your point about all the comings and goings and made the point myself a couple of weeks ago...Already, players who have rarely played or even made the bench seem close to being shown the door.
bburnrover wrote:Sadly villa fans have had enough of warnock injuries and all they cant wait to see the back of him ,COME ON DOWN AND JOIN THE GROWING LIST OF INJURIES AT EWOOD.Kean and venkys must get a% of all transfers in and out,i have never known in all my45 years of supporting BRFC seen the amount of dealings players transfers in such a short 2yr space its incredible.
If Olsson goes we have lined up Warnock who currently isnt training with the Villa squad he can play in midfield as we know so he will fit in with Shebby's idea of the perfect player.
In financial terms it's called 'Churning'...to generate commission in other words.
maradonner
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2:24pm Sat 25 Aug 12
' an effing crook'
.....and get away with it.....and no apologies!
Wake up everyone!
BOYCOTT EWOOD.
Venky's Blue And White Army.
alfa111
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2:36pm Sat 25 Aug 12
Harwoodstblue wrote:There has been far to much transfer activity going on since venkys anderson and kean took control 2yrs ago the coming and goings of players has been shocking,no stability at the club at all,its like a conveyor belt of transfers in/out-in/out sure you will find kean and co having a stake in all sell ons free or not free of incoming transfers for players.Just waiting for the fire sale to kick back in shortly as they have slowed activity down so as not to ruffle any feathers
alfa111 wrote:I agree with your point about all the comings and goings and made the point myself a couple of weeks ago...Already, players who have rarely played or even made the bench seem close to being shown the door.
bburnrover wrote:Sadly villa fans have had enough of warnock injuries and all they cant wait to see the back of him ,COME ON DOWN AND JOIN THE GROWING LIST OF INJURIES AT EWOOD.Kean and venkys must get a% of all transfers in and out,i have never known in all my45 years of supporting BRFC seen the amount of dealings players transfers in such a short 2yr space its incredible.
If Olsson goes we have lined up Warnock who currently isnt training with the Villa squad he can play in midfield as we know so he will fit in with Shebby's idea of the perfect player.
In financial terms it's called 'Churning'...to generate commission in other words.
vicn1956
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2:50pm Sat 25 Aug 12
Shabbys vetoed conn.wickhams move
Kean is Miffed!"
vicn1956
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2:51pm Sat 25 Aug 12
earwego
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3:38pm Sat 25 Aug 12
fickle fan
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5:39pm Thu 20 Sep 12
Harwoodstblue wrote:Clinging on to every conspiracy theory, get real since when have the police counted fans going in you really are getting desperate,
BlueSkies wrote:Well that would put the home support at about 10,000 then. Sad really.
French Rover wrote:Ever the optimist, Frenchy :) BTW heard a story that Police have Wednesday's attendance at 11,300. I'll check that out with my family who are stationed at Greenbank and let you know.
Olsson or Warnock would do for me...but Olsson staying would send a message to the rest of the teams that we are not going to be hanging around in the chumpionship...it is a one season visit only.
malcs17 says...
9:11am Sat 25 Aug 12