Pedersen: I want to stay at Rovers
7:25am Monday 27th August 2012 in Sport
By Andy Cryer, Blackburn Rovers reporter
MORTEN Gamst Pedersen admits he hopes he does have a future at Blackburn Rovers after insisting he will let his football do the talking at Ewood Park.
The Norwegian midfielder marked his Rovers eight-year anniversary with the winning goal in Saturday’s 2-1 victory over Leicester City before re emphasising his commitment to the club post match.
Pedersen’s celebration included grabbing a walking stick from Rovers’ kit man in response to the summer criticisms of global advisor Shebby Singh towards him – when he was likened to a pensioner.
But, after helping the club to their best league start for more than a decade, Pedersen was not about to get embroiled in any war of words He said: “I am not going to say all my thoughts because I think that is between me, the management and the owners. I have never been that guy, I try to keep things away from the media in that way.
“Of course I read newspapers, people talk to me and you hear things. Sometimes you are wondering what is going on.
“Yesterday (Sunday) was eight years since I signed. I said earlier I am committed to Blackburn. I was one of the first people to say this.
“It is not always up to what you say though. I am happy here, it is not always you see a footballer stay at a club so long. I have had offers to leave before but I have stayed.
“It was a good celebration. It was good to score. When I arrived at Ipswich the walking stick was hanging on my place.
“I can’t control what people are saying. If I have a problem with someone, I will go and see them and sort it that way. It is easier than doing it through the media.
“The main thing is to get back to the Premier League, that is where we want to be. It is going to be a tough journey but I hope I can be a part of it.”
Pedersen was quick to admit Rovers had not played that well on Saturday but believes the quality their squad possesses can only be good for the future.
“Promotion would be fantastic,” said Pedersen. “It was a really tough year last year but if we can get a good feeling and go straight back up, it would be amazing. I hope I can be a part of it.
“It was important to win, although maybe we didn’t play our best football. I think if we can have that extra quality that helps us in these tough games.
“We played one of the favourites to go up and okay they tried but we have won on a day where we didn’t play our best.
“This is a different league to play in. You have to adapt to it. It is not an easy league because the games come thick and fast.
“It is good for us to have a good start but it is going to be tough.”
Comments(34)
Coeur de Lion
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7:55am Mon 27 Aug 12
bypass06
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8:01am Mon 27 Aug 12
Kean or Shebby.
whappen
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8:14am Mon 27 Aug 12
A "start" is considerably longer than three games in a season of 46. Why not compare just the first day as a start? How much better was that?
If you are going to continue using this phrase then please qualify it with "in the lowest division for over a decade due entirely to the new owners' and manager's incompetence".
Don't be fooled again.
Coeur de Lion
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8:56am Mon 27 Aug 12
bypass06 wrote:It is my understanding that Kean has no input regarding transfers either in or out.
Does anybody actually know who placed him on the transfer list.
Kean or Shebby.
Kean out etc
Rovers 1495
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8:58am Mon 27 Aug 12
What was Kean doing with a walking stick ?
maradonner
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9:25am Mon 27 Aug 12
thresholdweller
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9:45am Mon 27 Aug 12
whappen wrote:3 games isn't much. I my head a good start is 20 points from 10 games - winning at home and drawing away. So far, they have done that. They haven't yet won me over, but people can learn from mistakes and constant negativity destroys both sides - those criticised and those doing the criticising.
"...best league start for more than a decade....",
A "start" is considerably longer than three games in a season of 46. Why not compare just the first day as a start? How much better was that?
If you are going to continue using this phrase then please qualify it with "in the lowest division for over a decade due entirely to the new owners' and manager's incompetence".
Don't be fooled again.
batesempire
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10:14am Mon 27 Aug 12
Do do do everybody's do the zimmer
do do do as peders scores the goals.
Its lame but hay ho that the way I roll
azza234
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10:39am Mon 27 Aug 12
bypass06 wrote:stop nit picking he means its the first time we have won 2 games in a row at the start of a season in 10 years yeah dnt sound much but its just the start the team needs for all the sh1t they have had to deal with to be honest to u if the team went 10 20 30 unbeaten u'd still say it was sh1t and this post is to do with the team not the douche in charge
Does anybody actually know who placed him on the transfer list.
Kean or Shebby.
merlinrabbit
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10:41am Mon 27 Aug 12
GameRoverMan
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11:03am Mon 27 Aug 12
It seems to have worked quite well but then again I think he is too dumb to have worked it out for himself.
bypass06
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11:04am Mon 27 Aug 12
azza234 wrote:What the hell are you going on about?
bypass06 wrote:stop nit picking he means its the first time we have won 2 games in a row at the start of a season in 10 years yeah dnt sound much but its just the start the team needs for all the sh1t they have had to deal with to be honest to u if the team went 10 20 30 unbeaten u'd still say it was sh1t and this post is to do with the team not the douche in charge
Does anybody actually know who placed him on the transfer list.
Kean or Shebby.
davemal
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11:08am Mon 27 Aug 12
Nuttall Street
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11:13am Mon 27 Aug 12
the_iconoclast
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11:17am Mon 27 Aug 12
bypass06
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11:52am Mon 27 Aug 12
the_iconoclast wrote:Generally havent got a real issue with Kean
Pedersen is useless. Should have gone a long time ago. Same with Dunn. Generally havent got a real issue with Kean but Shebby was right on this one, although he shouldnt have said what he said publicly.
You really need to give your head a bloody good wobble.
wampam
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12:01pm Mon 27 Aug 12
bluerob
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12:07pm Mon 27 Aug 12
the_iconoclast wrote:Nurse , here is another one can you see to him quickly
Pedersen is useless. Should have gone a long time ago. Same with Dunn. Generally havent got a real issue with Kean but Shebby was right on this one, although he shouldnt have said what he said publicly.
Dukes
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12:13pm Mon 27 Aug 12
Roversmad
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1:27pm Mon 27 Aug 12
Roversmad
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1:28pm Mon 27 Aug 12
reggie0008
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1:38pm Mon 27 Aug 12
Myself and lot's of true Rovers fans appreciate the loyalty and commitment you have shown to the Rovers over the years, most of our star players tend to think the grass is greener elsewhere and move to a bigger club after having a couple of good seasons (Bellamy, Santa Cruz, Warnock, Bentley to name a few).
If these Imposters ruining our once proud club force you out i will be very dissapointed because i was hoping you would stay long enough for a testimonial as it does'nt happen very often these days.
Also i would like to say thanks Morten and good luck for the future i you are sold, you will alway's be a Rovers legend in my eyes.
Reg
bluerob
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1:40pm Mon 27 Aug 12
Road Runner Road Runner
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1:58pm Mon 27 Aug 12
reggie0008 wrote:I'm one of those Reg - MGP is and has been a great and loyal stalwart for BRFC.
Don't leave Morten, the club is being run like a circus and you have received unfair critism but you are still one of our best players as proved by your quality finish against Leicester.
Myself and lot's of true Rovers fans appreciate the loyalty and commitment you have shown to the Rovers over the years, most of our star players tend to think the grass is greener elsewhere and move to a bigger club after having a couple of good seasons (Bellamy, Santa Cruz, Warnock, Bentley to name a few).
If these Imposters ruining our once proud club force you out i will be very dissapointed because i was hoping you would stay long enough for a testimonial as it does'nt happen very often these days.
Also i would like to say thanks Morten and good luck for the future i you are sold, you will alway's be a Rovers legend in my eyes.
Reg
Shebby's comments at the meeting were meant to throw up controversy, and this does seem to have put a rocket up a few backsides, but that said, I was furious with Shebby over this comment, and I let him know that MGP should not be used as a scapegoat/tool here for the abject failings of season last. I did concur to Shebby's train of thought that dynamism, hunger and drive was required in large doses down at Ewood if they wish to succeed ?
MGP has had a torrid time with a section of supporters in relation to what the expectations are of him in his time at BRFC, but I will say that watching him over seasons I have my view just as to why he his always included in the team - quality (IMO)
Injured ? Never.
Booked ? Infrequently
Always gives his best whether he his under performing(along with the team)
MGP's do not come along very often - 8 years say's it all for me.
Although Miller11 will kill me next time he see's me over these comments !
MGP(IMO) will prove invaluable this season, and I want him to remain down at Ewood for this darn revolution that is taking place.
Just a thought ?
Arte et labore
RUinsane
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3:20pm Mon 27 Aug 12
Road Runner Road Runner wrote:I agree, Morten is the epiteme of a professional footballer. I'd sooner have him than some loon like Barton who you lose for half a season and fails to put a sock on his mouth telling everyone how great he is. MGP is a star for being so dignified. If it was me I'd have said, I don't take notice of a third worlds version groucho marks. MGP will be very good in this division
reggie0008 wrote:I'm one of those Reg - MGP is and has been a great and loyal stalwart for BRFC.
Don't leave Morten, the club is being run like a circus and you have received unfair critism but you are still one of our best players as proved by your quality finish against Leicester.
Myself and lot's of true Rovers fans appreciate the loyalty and commitment you have shown to the Rovers over the years, most of our star players tend to think the grass is greener elsewhere and move to a bigger club after having a couple of good seasons (Bellamy, Santa Cruz, Warnock, Bentley to name a few).
If these Imposters ruining our once proud club force you out i will be very dissapointed because i was hoping you would stay long enough for a testimonial as it does'nt happen very often these days.
Also i would like to say thanks Morten and good luck for the future i you are sold, you will alway's be a Rovers legend in my eyes.
Reg
Shebby's comments at the meeting were meant to throw up controversy, and this does seem to have put a rocket up a few backsides, but that said, I was furious with Shebby over this comment, and I let him know that MGP should not be used as a scapegoat/tool here for the abject failings of season last. I did concur to Shebby's train of thought that dynamism, hunger and drive was required in large doses down at Ewood if they wish to succeed ?
MGP has had a torrid time with a section of supporters in relation to what the expectations are of him in his time at BRFC, but I will say that watching him over seasons I have my view just as to why he his always included in the team - quality (IMO)
Injured ? Never.
Booked ? Infrequently
Always gives his best whether he his under performing(along with the team)
MGP's do not come along very often - 8 years say's it all for me.
Although Miller11 will kill me next time he see's me over these comments !
MGP(IMO) will prove invaluable this season, and I want him to remain down at Ewood for this darn revolution that is taking place.
Just a thought ?
Arte et labore
Karl pikington just has to get the rest of them going, he'd do better getting more out of murphy who has been a bit flat for me.
Morst The 88th Min Heartbreaker of Dingles!
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3:26pm Mon 27 Aug 12
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If there is one player who has gone down in form and played like a twonk and looked dis-interested since Kean became manager it is Pedersen. He looked a certain casualty as the last of rovers quality squad of Mark Hughes to finally be pushed out.
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But the enemy of my enemy is my friend and complete with walking stick in dug out how fast has Kean moved to side with Pedersen against Shabby? Its all a complete bloody farce and these Tw*ts with a capital T are all being paid millions and bringing shame on Uncle Jacks club.
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The 12,000 must reamin away until Kean goes. Don't give in - record Barca and watch them on sat until he goes!
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34th.....
Morst The 88th Min Heartbreaker of Dingles!
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3:28pm Mon 27 Aug 12
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34th....
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wrigglers
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9:34am Tue 28 Aug 12
Morst The 88th Min Heartbreaker of Dingles! wrote:the 12000 will stay away just like the last time we was relegated, theyll be back when rovers are back in the prem. Part time fans
Anyone else find this wierd?
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If there is one player who has gone down in form and played like a twonk and looked dis-interested since Kean became manager it is Pedersen. He looked a certain casualty as the last of rovers quality squad of Mark Hughes to finally be pushed out.
.
But the enemy of my enemy is my friend and complete with walking stick in dug out how fast has Kean moved to side with Pedersen against Shabby? Its all a complete bloody farce and these Tw*ts with a capital T are all being paid millions and bringing shame on Uncle Jacks club.
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The 12,000 must reamin away until Kean goes. Don't give in - record Barca and watch them on sat until he goes!
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34th.....
Rishtonian
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1:41pm Tue 28 Aug 12
Nuttall Street wrote:Well said
MGP, you are everything that Shabby is NOT: dignified, gentlemanly, self-deprecating, and a sportsman.
Old rover says...
7:51am Mon 27 Aug 12