Rhodes completes Rovers move

JORDAN Rhodes has become Blackburn Rovers ’ joint record transfer after completing his switch from Huddersfield Town for £8million.

The former Huddersfield hot-shot has moved to Ewood for the highest transfer fee paid by a club in England outside the Premier League, in a bold statement of intent from owners Venky’s.

The 22-year-old has signed a five-year deal and is understood to have been handed a bumper personal package to lure him to Rovers’ Championship challenge.

His £8m capture matches the sum paid by Rovers to Manchester for Andy Cole and dwarfs other business done by their Championship rivals this summer.

Meanwhile Portuguese defender Nuno Henrique is expected to put pen to paper tomorrow ahead of the 11pm close of the transfer deadline, with Polish international goalkeeper Grzegorz Sandomierski also set to complete his move - a season-long loan switch from Genk.

Rovers don’t expect to make any more additions before the close of the window and are hoping to keep hold of their squad, despite interest in some of their stars.

It is understood Kean has watched Senegalese winger Modou Sougou, who plays for CFR Cluj, but a move is unlikely to be completed in this window.

Southampton are understood to have expressed an interest in Swedish left back Martin Olsson, but Rovers are determined to keep hold of him.

Steven Nzonzi could depart tomorrow, with several Premier League clubs showing an interest in signing the Frenchman on loan.

David Goodwillie is another who could depart before tomorrow's deadline, with Bristol City understood to be looking to sign him on loan.

Rhodes was the top scorer in England last season, with 36 league goals, and spearheaded Huddersfield’s promotion charge to the Championship.

Rovers boss Steve Kean, said: “Jordan is a top class striker and we are absolutely delighted to bring him in. His record is there for all to see and I believe he can play a major role in our drive for promotion back to the Premier League.”

Rovers’ managing director Derek Shaw, who played a role in the record-breaking transfer, said: “An awful lot of work has gone into this deal and we are all indebted to Mrs Desai and her family for their magnificent support. “From the very first day I walked in here, the owners have given superb backing for everything we are trying to do on and off the field. That is where the credit is really due.”

Rhodes registered a phenomenal 40 goals in all competitions last season, which included three hat-tricks, all four goals in a 4-4 draw with Sheffield Wednesday and five in a 6-0 whitewash over Wycombe Wanderers. He helped Huddersfield secure promotion via the play-offs and was rewarded with the League One Player of the Year award.

The prolific marksman has continued his fine form into the current campaign, netting three goals in three games for club and country this season, including his first international strike in Scotland's 3-1 friendly win over Australia earlier this month.

He had been called up to the senior squad having netted eight goals in eight games for Scotland’s Under-21s and will go straight into the squad for Saturday’s trip to Leeds United.

For all the reaction to Rhodes' move see tomorrow's Lancashire Telegraph.

Comments(179)

gleechy says...
6:08pm Thu 30 Aug 12

So this is a good thing. Having the worst Manager a dodgy defence, and saying we need to break the transfer record with another striker.

Oh well someone had better celebrate, before the Leeds game, because there'll be nothing to celebrate after it, they can play football.

eddyo says...
6:11pm Thu 30 Aug 12

gleechy wrote:
So this is a good thing. Having the worst Manager a dodgy defence, and saying we need to break the transfer record with another striker.

Oh well someone had better celebrate, before the Leeds game, because there'll be nothing to celebrate after it, they can play football.
You could be right but what a miserable tw@t you are. Glass half empty? You aint even got a glass mate.

RUinsane says...
6:16pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Great signing and a real statement by venkys trying to build bridges. The naysayers on the other hand prefer to whine about Keanochio who will probably get his bacon saved thus ensuring the premier league glory hunters only return if we are promoted. Works for me
Yours Truly
one of the 8000 soon to be more.

chegwin says...
6:17pm Thu 30 Aug 12

So its promotion or Bust. Thats the hard realality.
Where was this money last season?
Promotion or Portsmouth

Arte1875 says...
6:17pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Great signing! Looks like my 'excellent source' was correct yesterday!

Brfc24138931 says...
6:18pm Thu 30 Aug 12

I suppose best form of defence is attack. Well I hope you've got it right mr Kean. The defence is worrying in the three league games.

A Darener says...
6:19pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Welcome to the madhouse Jordan. Hope you can bring a bit of sanity to our dilemma. Good luck on Saturday, hope you are good at tracking back otherwise you may need a book to read whilst standing isolated up front on your own.

Harrime says...
6:22pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Mr. Shaw ...I thought you'd become annonymous ... oooh what a brown tongue you have .... listen to your customers dear Mr. Shaw .... I await with interest the next days' events in the transfer window! Remember Rhodes needs service which means crosses into the box - I await to see that with interest!

However Rhodes, a gamble worth paying for!

garyintandem says...
6:24pm Thu 30 Aug 12

this is the best news we've had in 18 months. well done the Venkys. I applaud your loyalty to kean and he now can't have any excuses for not being in the top 6 throughout the season. coyb

1rover says...
6:24pm Thu 30 Aug 12

welcome jordan .wate till you see the documentry on venkys.kean out .hendry out.

James.NoNayNever says...
6:25pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Surely nothing less than a point and good performance at Leeds will do,,,,if not then Kean has to go,, no good having a new plane without a pilot..KEAN OUT

bulldogbrfc says...
6:27pm Thu 30 Aug 12

spot on chegwin.... it **** or bust - kean out me & 3 mates back. ( season ticket holder for 30 + years.

dandadanda says...
6:32pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Hi I am new to the board after following for over a year. Rovers fan since boy.

never felt inclined to comment before as was very unhappy with the destruction i had witnessed of my club.

this signing though has definitely brought my optimism back and at least demonstrates ambition by brfc.

the whole Kean situation has kinda worn me down and am just focusing on the team now.

lets hope our good form( luck) keeps going
saturday prediction

leeds 1 Rovers 3

go on ya boys !

guiderover says...
6:32pm Thu 30 Aug 12

bulldogbrfc wrote:
spot on chegwin.... it **** or bust - kean out me & 3 mates back. ( season ticket holder for 30 + years.
It will be bust,if Kean remains.

lewis 87 says...
6:33pm Thu 30 Aug 12

jordan rhodes fantastic and 8 million too. to say we have no sponser money coming through real statement, just hope now kean can have a look at the loan market. stephen warnock, david bentley, danny rose, stephen caulker kyle naughton. at the same time i cant think who to leave out of starting 11

A Darener says...
6:34pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Back in the ascendancy, moving forward at last! Signs the Venky's are listening to the fans. Just one real obstacle to go....Kean out! And then who knows? We may even see us get promotion. Come on Shebby tell the Venky's you are ready to make the town of Blackburn proud again of its football team. First step completed, second step give Kean his marching orders.

dallarover says...
6:35pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Regardless of everything else this signing makes the team better and promotion liklier so it has to be a good thing - right ?

blueblooded says...
6:36pm Thu 30 Aug 12

At bloomin last.. Still can't believe they finally managed it. Well done though, this could well be the turning point.

Only1Garner says...
6:36pm Thu 30 Aug 12

RUinsane wrote:
Great signing and a real statement by venkys trying to build bridges. The naysayers on the other hand prefer to whine about Keanochio who will probably get his bacon saved thus ensuring the premier league glory hunters only return if we are promoted. Works for me
Yours Truly
one of the 8000 soon to be more.
Glory hunters my backside, I have had a season ticket for 40 consecutive seasons but not this season, and it has nothing to do wit relegation as I stopped going last Decmber, I cannot support Kean and therefore ill not be back until he has gone, by all meansgo yourself, I wil not criticise youy for that, but do not insultme my calling me a glory hunter

aaman1 says...
6:36pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Wins,wins,wins,that'
s what we want mr Kean it's all about results now baby.if we can draw em all away and win at home we'll fly back to the prem.

Old rover says...
6:37pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Only a few days go comments on saying we were never going to sign Rhodes , now hes a fool to come and Kean will ruin him , yes we should have done this last season but better late than never , yes im one of the 8000 , and yes we are lucky to be 3rd with the performances but lets be positive . To be honest most on here will find something to moan about , yes im not big on The Venkys but this is a great signing , and Kean wouldnt be my choice as manager but im there to cheer my team on , hopefully some will come back and cheer them on but if not, thats there choice .

Old rover says...
6:37pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Only a few days go comments on saying we were never going to sign Rhodes , now hes a fool to come and Kean will ruin him , yes we should have done this last season but better late than never , yes im one of the 8000 , and yes we are lucky to be 3rd with the performances but lets be positive . To be honest most on here will find something to moan about , yes im not big on The Venkys but this is a great signing , and Kean wouldnt be my choice as manager but im there to cheer my team on , hopefully some will come back and cheer them on but if not, thats there choice .

lewis 87 says...
6:38pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Robinson

Orr Dann Givet Mart.Ollson


Etuhu Murphy
(c)

Rochina Pedersen

Gomes

Rhodes

forever blue and white says...
6:39pm Thu 30 Aug 12

eddyo wrote:
gleechy wrote:
So this is a good thing. Having the worst Manager a dodgy defence, and saying we need to break the transfer record with another striker.

Oh well someone had better celebrate, before the Leeds game, because there'll be nothing to celebrate after it, they can play football.
You could be right but what a miserable tw@t you are. Glass half empty? You aint even got a glass mate.
eddyo, he or she has been at it all day.
Another Rovers (fan)???? we can do without.
Gleechy, go and join Benal, Morst and any other muppet that wants to do nothing but slate Rovers no matter what the subject is
We do not need fans like you
Off down the M65 you trot.
Burnley need fans just like you

Rishtonian says...
6:40pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Still NO season tickets from this household till Kean has gone

Rishtonian says...
6:43pm Thu 30 Aug 12

The only time I would be indebted to Mrs Desai and her family iswhen the Sack Kean osr sell the club

guiderover says...
6:44pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Old rover wrote:
Only a few days go comments on saying we were never going to sign Rhodes , now hes a fool to come and Kean will ruin him , yes we should have done this last season but better late than never , yes im one of the 8000 , and yes we are lucky to be 3rd with the performances but lets be positive . To be honest most on here will find something to moan about , yes im not big on The Venkys but this is a great signing , and Kean wouldnt be my choice as manager but im there to cheer my team on , hopefully some will come back and cheer them on but if not, thats there choice .
How about looking at it from a different angle than moaning fans.From Keans record,I think its more realism.How many other fans would put up with,what we have?

lewis 87 says...
6:45pm Thu 30 Aug 12

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..Givet.....Mart.Oll
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....Rochina.........
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edersen.............
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.......Rhodes.......
Kazim-Richards.....
Subs:
J. kean
Dunn
Hanley
Goodwillie
Gomes
nunes
ollson

any other suggestions

jackmetickler says...
6:46pm Thu 30 Aug 12

8 mill eh..... a lot of weight on the young lads shoulder...
that and he is expected to get Rovers promotion.

Lets hope he gets off to a good start.

A Darener says...
6:46pm Thu 30 Aug 12

lewis 87 wrote:
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...Lowe.....Dann....

..Givet.....Mart.Oll

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....Rochina.........

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edersen.............

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Kazim-Richards.....
Subs:
J. kean
Dunn
Hanley
Goodwillie
Gomes
nunes
ollson

any other suggestions
Yes, take more care in your typing!

Phoenix From The Ashes says...
6:51pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Great signing, I really hope he does well for us. Excellent finisher so lets get some balls in the opposition box.

I can have no criticism of people who attend the matches, nor people who have had enough of the whole Kean debate. Nevertheless I am another who can only see massive improvements in attendance, performances and morale if he does the right thing and leaves the manager's position. He may have to be pushed, stubborn as he is. That's my two cents and I'm sticking to it.

baldie says...
6:51pm Thu 30 Aug 12

No chance this would have gone through without Derek Shaw and the new secretary.This is a good sign that things behind the scenes are on the mend.

Only1Garner says...
6:51pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Expensive paper admittedly. but it is only papering over the cracks, If Venkys think we will come running back because of this they are mistaken
NO SURRENDER
KEAN OUT 10,000 back

dangerous dave says...
6:51pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Wish the lad well and hope he does the trick for the blue and whites - however we have nothing to thank the 'Chicken Woman' for - she and her cohorts have destroyed our club and as for Shaw who did an awful job at Preston with his mate Agnew what else can he say but support his Indian backers - no one else would give him a job!!!!!!
So now 'Chicken Woman' do the right thing and get shut of the idiot Kean before he ruins this young player!!
OUT WITH KEAN AGNEW VENKYS HENDRY AND SHAW

JessePinkman says...
6:52pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Great signing, don't know about the new Shearer, reminds me of Gallagher. Those runs he makes to the near post across the first defender to meet a cross are pure Gally.

Real statement of intent and puts the pressure bang on Kean. You have to admit if it was another championship team who signed Rhodes, Best, Murphy, Etuhu and Gomes you'd consider them promotion favourites. For the first time since his appointment I think his job is on the line if the team don't perform.

baldie says...
6:53pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Any chefs out there?
Just baking a humble pie,how much pastry do i need for 120 portions?

Arthur Labore says...
6:55pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Good Luck to Rhodes,but its an awful lot of money for League 1 striker,But we really need 2 full backs and a bit of pace on wings or midfield,the team looks so ponderous,but with that clown Kean still in charge it may be more money wasted.
KEAN/HENDRY/VENKYS OUT

moh says...
6:56pm Thu 30 Aug 12

blueblooded wrote:
At bloomin last.. Still can't believe they finally managed it. Well done though, this could well be the turning point.
great signing and congrats to Shebby for your persistence and pulling it through. It looks like we have turned the corner since the appointment of Shebby Singh.

moh says...
6:56pm Thu 30 Aug 12

blueblooded wrote:
At bloomin last.. Still can't believe they finally managed it. Well done though, this could well be the turning point.
great signing and congrats to Shebby for your persistence and pulling it through. It looks like we have turned the corner since the appointment of Shebby Singh.

oldblue says...
6:58pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Only1Garner wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
Great signing and a real statement by venkys trying to build bridges. The naysayers on the other hand prefer to whine about Keanochio who will probably get his bacon saved thus ensuring the premier league glory hunters only return if we are promoted. Works for me
Yours Truly
one of the 8000 soon to be more.
Glory hunters my backside, I have had a season ticket for 40 consecutive seasons but not this season, and it has nothing to do wit relegation as I stopped going last Decmber, I cannot support Kean and therefore ill not be back until he has gone, by all meansgo yourself, I wil not criticise youy for that, but do not insultme my calling me a glory hunter
Well said Garner. It is only the pressure applied by those of us who have supported the Rovers for years and years and who have stayed away so far this season that has forced the Venkys to finally spend some decent money on a good prospect. The supporters who have been turning up for games so far this season have been playing into their hands. Bums on seats equals encouragement for Kean and his backers.

BJS says...
6:58pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Astonishing! I don't know what to make of this move. I certainly wish the lad and the team well, and would like to think it is the beginning of some major changes, but we'll wait and see. One swallow etc.

RUinsane says...
7:01pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Only1Garner wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
Great signing and a real statement by venkys trying to build bridges. The naysayers on the other hand prefer to whine about Keanochio who will probably get his bacon saved thus ensuring the premier league glory hunters only return if we are promoted. Works for me
Yours Truly
one of the 8000 soon to be more.
Glory hunters my backside, I have had a season ticket for 40 consecutive seasons but not this season, and it has nothing to do wit relegation as I stopped going last Decmber, I cannot support Kean and therefore ill not be back until he has gone, by all meansgo yourself, I wil not criticise youy for that, but do not insultme my calling me a glory hunter
I have a question for you then. If Keanochio wins promotion, will you be going back, if answered truthfully, the answer would be yes. That makes you a grade A1 glory hunter in my eyes. Returning on the return of the glory.
Me, I'm just loyal thats all, and will go no matter what.

A Darener says...
7:02pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Let's hope the bubble doesn't burst. At last things are looking up. Even the most pessimistic like me have been on a high today. But to really hit the stratosphere one thing would complete our euphoria.....and I will leave that to your imagination.

Only1Garner says...
7:09pm Thu 30 Aug 12

RUinsane wrote:
Only1Garner wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
Great signing and a real statement by venkys trying to build bridges. The naysayers on the other hand prefer to whine about Keanochio who will probably get his bacon saved thus ensuring the premier league glory hunters only return if we are promoted. Works for me
Yours Truly
one of the 8000 soon to be more.
Glory hunters my backside, I have had a season ticket for 40 consecutive seasons but not this season, and it has nothing to do wit relegation as I stopped going last Decmber, I cannot support Kean and therefore ill not be back until he has gone, by all meansgo yourself, I wil not criticise youy for that, but do not insultme my calling me a glory hunter
I have a question for you then. If Keanochio wins promotion, will you be going back, if answered truthfully, the answer would be yes. That makes you a grade A1 glory hunter in my eyes. Returning on the return of the glory.
Me, I'm just loyal thats all, and will go no matter what.
If we get promotion I will still keep my money in my pocket until Kean has gone, as I said in my original post I stopped going last December, NOT when we dropped out of the PL, and if Kean gets sacked tomorrow the day after or next month then I will be at the front of the queue for a new ticket. I do not wish to get into a battle of wits with an unarmed opponent and I will not criticise you for going, that is your perogative, but after all the negatie things this regime has done to OUR club I cannot forgive them just because in this case they may have jst got something right, although time will tell. Enjoy Ewood please, I only wish I could.

oldblue says...
7:11pm Thu 30 Aug 12

RUinsane wrote:
Only1Garner wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
Great signing and a real statement by venkys trying to build bridges. The naysayers on the other hand prefer to whine about Keanochio who will probably get his bacon saved thus ensuring the premier league glory hunters only return if we are promoted. Works for me
Yours Truly
one of the 8000 soon to be more.
Glory hunters my backside, I have had a season ticket for 40 consecutive seasons but not this season, and it has nothing to do wit relegation as I stopped going last Decmber, I cannot support Kean and therefore ill not be back until he has gone, by all meansgo yourself, I wil not criticise youy for that, but do not insultme my calling me a glory hunter
I have a question for you then. If Keanochio wins promotion, will you be going back, if answered truthfully, the answer would be yes. That makes you a grade A1 glory hunter in my eyes. Returning on the return of the glory.
Me, I'm just loyal thats all, and will go no matter what.
I loyally supported the Rovers through their third and second division days as did many others. This time it is very different. The arrogance and ineptitude and totally disregard for loyal supporters has alienated too many of us. Our only recourse has been to withdraw our support until they take notice, as they finally appear to be doing. What do you suppose they would have done if 26000 of us had continued to pay at the gate? Very little I suspect. Why would they bother? It's all about money for them.

P888HOW says...
7:17pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Rhodes, yep good signing, but not working under a clown whom cant even managed to get dressed in a morning, and the 7000 ST holders you lot have prolonged that idiot Kean keeping his job .an empty stadia for three home games he`d be long gone. that simple your simon`s

DeepRoversFan says...
7:18pm Thu 30 Aug 12

It's first step towards Premier League return.... well done Venky's.....

azza234 says...
7:26pm Thu 30 Aug 12

oldblue wrote:
Only1Garner wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
Great signing and a real statement by venkys trying to build bridges. The naysayers on the other hand prefer to whine about Keanochio who will probably get his bacon saved thus ensuring the premier league glory hunters only return if we are promoted. Works for me
Yours Truly
one of the 8000 soon to be more.
Glory hunters my backside, I have had a season ticket for 40 consecutive seasons but not this season, and it has nothing to do wit relegation as I stopped going last Decmber, I cannot support Kean and therefore ill not be back until he has gone, by all meansgo yourself, I wil not criticise youy for that, but do not insultme my calling me a glory hunter
Well said Garner. It is only the pressure applied by those of us who have supported the Rovers for years and years and who have stayed away so far this season that has forced the Venkys to finally spend some decent money on a good prospect. The supporters who have been turning up for games so far this season have been playing into their hands. Bums on seats equals encouragement for Kean and his backers.
lets get it right it wasnt the fans that make venky's pay that money it was huddersfield for sticking to there guns ur saying u and other ppl who havent been going who made it happen get real

A Darener says...
7:26pm Thu 30 Aug 12

DeepRoversFan wrote:
It's first step towards Premier League return.... well done Venky's.....
Yes! But we shouldn't have been in this position in the first place,

Harwoodstblue says...
7:31pm Thu 30 Aug 12

azza234 wrote:
oldblue wrote:
Only1Garner wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
Great signing and a real statement by venkys trying to build bridges. The naysayers on the other hand prefer to whine about Keanochio who will probably get his bacon saved thus ensuring the premier league glory hunters only return if we are promoted. Works for me
Yours Truly
one of the 8000 soon to be more.
Glory hunters my backside, I have had a season ticket for 40 consecutive seasons but not this season, and it has nothing to do wit relegation as I stopped going last Decmber, I cannot support Kean and therefore ill not be back until he has gone, by all meansgo yourself, I wil not criticise youy for that, but do not insultme my calling me a glory hunter
Well said Garner. It is only the pressure applied by those of us who have supported the Rovers for years and years and who have stayed away so far this season that has forced the Venkys to finally spend some decent money on a good prospect. The supporters who have been turning up for games so far this season have been playing into their hands. Bums on seats equals encouragement for Kean and his backers.
lets get it right it wasnt the fans that make venky's pay that money it was huddersfield for sticking to there guns ur saying u and other ppl who havent been going who made it happen get real
Yes, with no help from you lot.

cathedral citi says...
7:41pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Looks like Madame Desai has not only left many Rovers fans gobsmacked, the dingles are totally speechless!!!

Navy-Rover says...
7:41pm Thu 30 Aug 12

This is absolutely fantastic news for us as we cannot lose. The bald clown now has a squad more than capable of achieving promotion (despite the questionable defence). He has absolutely no excuse for failure now. Rovers will either be gracing the likes of Old Trafford next season... or the bald baffoon will be picking his P45 up from reception on his way out the door! It's a win win situation for me!

oldblue says...
7:41pm Thu 30 Aug 12

azza234 wrote:
oldblue wrote:
Only1Garner wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
Great signing and a real statement by venkys trying to build bridges. The naysayers on the other hand prefer to whine about Keanochio who will probably get his bacon saved thus ensuring the premier league glory hunters only return if we are promoted. Works for me
Yours Truly
one of the 8000 soon to be more.
Glory hunters my backside, I have had a season ticket for 40 consecutive seasons but not this season, and it has nothing to do wit relegation as I stopped going last Decmber, I cannot support Kean and therefore ill not be back until he has gone, by all meansgo yourself, I wil not criticise youy for that, but do not insultme my calling me a glory hunter
Well said Garner. It is only the pressure applied by those of us who have supported the Rovers for years and years and who have stayed away so far this season that has forced the Venkys to finally spend some decent money on a good prospect. The supporters who have been turning up for games so far this season have been playing into their hands. Bums on seats equals encouragement for Kean and his backers.
lets get it right it wasnt the fans that make venky's pay that money it was huddersfield for sticking to there guns ur saying u and other ppl who havent been going who made it happen get real
Could you repeat that in English. It probably won't make any more sense but who knows.

dallydally says...
7:42pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Rhodes deal now concluded - excellent. I don't agree with those who say its a huge gamble provided he gets the service he needs. If he does he will score and plenty! The challenge for Keannochio is to pick the right formation and the best players for that formation and there lies the conundrum. He hasn't suggested in any game to date that he has the necessary nous to make it happen and to get the best out of his players. That is why I still think he needs to make way for an experienced Manager who can really turn things around and make Rovers a side to be reckoned with again. So come on Venkys complete the final piece of that jigsaw. You have exceeded my expectations this summer with the transfer business done but the Manager is absolutely key to success. If you don't replace Kean a lot of the good work you have done will be wasted

A Darener says...
7:43pm Thu 30 Aug 12

I'm afraid I am going to wake up soon,

dallydally says...
7:44pm Thu 30 Aug 12

And for those of you who say how is this being financed? Venkys are seriously rich and for the first time they are starting to put their money where there mouth has been. That is also good vis Kean as they will require results. No results = Kean into oblivion. Come on you Blues!

RUinsane says...
7:54pm Thu 30 Aug 12

baldie wrote:
Any chefs out there?
Just baking a humble pie,how much pastry do i need for 120 portions?
Don't be too hard on yerself, get back down ewood and become a spartan like we the 8000. We would welcome any fans back, get behind the boys. Come and see the new era take shape. Sod who the manager is, sod who the owners are. Get back down ewood and feel good about it. Ewood is where its at on a saturday. You know it makes sense.
Your Truly
one of the 8000.

plymouthrover says...
7:55pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Great player, unproven at this level, but lets hope he can do what Jon Stead did for us. The only negative is that Kean will use him in CD, the ****.

happiness says...
7:55pm Thu 30 Aug 12

A Darener wrote:
DeepRoversFan wrote:
It's first step towards Premier League return.... well done Venky's.....
Yes! But we shouldn't have been in this position in the first place,
Correct!!!! Those criticising us 'stayaways' seem to have goldfish memories. I have no faith in Kean getting us promoted. And even if that miracle was to happen, the club would still be the polar opposite of what it was up until 2 years ago when we had those dizzy days of top-half Prem footy, cup semi-finals, The occasional foray into Europe, an honest chairman who had an excellent grasp of the social make-up of the area and it's people and it's relation with the club and the ability to attract top names such as Bentley, Santa Cruz, Samba, Bellamy etc. Not rocket science. Not going to criticise those who chose to fund a continuation of Kean's reign who can't face not going. Each to his own. But some of the criticism of the MAJORITY like me who cannot support or forgive Kean is way over the top. Makes you wonder what our new record signing must be making of walking into the biggest laughing stock of a club in the league. Good luck to the lad though. Hope he does the business for us. And, I genuinely hope we can get promoted. But after what has gone on throughout the club in the last 2 years, top to bottom, I'm not holding my breath.....one of the 10,000. (The majority)

RUinsane says...
7:58pm Thu 30 Aug 12

oldblue wrote:
Only1Garner wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
Great signing and a real statement by venkys trying to build bridges. The naysayers on the other hand prefer to whine about Keanochio who will probably get his bacon saved thus ensuring the premier league glory hunters only return if we are promoted. Works for me
Yours Truly
one of the 8000 soon to be more.
Glory hunters my backside, I have had a season ticket for 40 consecutive seasons but not this season, and it has nothing to do wit relegation as I stopped going last Decmber, I cannot support Kean and therefore ill not be back until he has gone, by all meansgo yourself, I wil not criticise youy for that, but do not insultme my calling me a glory hunter
Well said Garner. It is only the pressure applied by those of us who have supported the Rovers for years and years and who have stayed away so far this season that has forced the Venkys to finally spend some decent money on a good prospect. The supporters who have been turning up for games so far this season have been playing into their hands. Bums on seats equals encouragement for Kean and his backers.
No matter, we the 8000 spartans would gladly welcome back a couple of deluded fools like yourself, although your break in service will count as a new beginning. Its like being in the union you see. So if you come back, you will be like new members.
Yours truly
one of the 8000

wampam says...
8:00pm Thu 30 Aug 12

hopefully, this signing works out well. good from shabby. but the naysayers who have renewed still do not get it. the boycotters done this, real committed fans for many years who know when they are being hoodwinked,have spoken with their feet and forced a bit of change. to call us boycotters not proper fans is an outrage and when i take my seat at elland road i would prefer to be sat with committed rovers fans ,noisy,boisterous and more loyal than any happy clapper who says us stayaways are rubbish.the lads and lasses who bought season tickets are not fools,they just interpret the way forward differently. i wish they would boycott but that is not going to happen. the fact is that some people are so naffed off with kean,that they will never,ever countenance his position. others can take it. i can't any more. but i will be at elland road shouting the boys on and yes screaming KEAN OUT

JessePinkman says...
8:01pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Every day for the last week Kean has been referred to on here by various people as a baffoon.

While I agree with the sentiment it's spelt "buffoon"

I mean no ill will and apologise for being a bit OCD but I like the word buffoon and it was doing my head in reading it misspelt every day.

azza234 says...
8:02pm Thu 30 Aug 12

oldblue wrote:
azza234 wrote:
oldblue wrote:
Only1Garner wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
Great signing and a real statement by venkys trying to build bridges. The naysayers on the other hand prefer to whine about Keanochio who will probably get his bacon saved thus ensuring the premier league glory hunters only return if we are promoted. Works for me
Yours Truly
one of the 8000 soon to be more.
Glory hunters my backside, I have had a season ticket for 40 consecutive seasons but not this season, and it has nothing to do wit relegation as I stopped going last Decmber, I cannot support Kean and therefore ill not be back until he has gone, by all meansgo yourself, I wil not criticise youy for that, but do not insultme my calling me a glory hunter
Well said Garner. It is only the pressure applied by those of us who have supported the Rovers for years and years and who have stayed away so far this season that has forced the Venkys to finally spend some decent money on a good prospect. The supporters who have been turning up for games so far this season have been playing into their hands. Bums on seats equals encouragement for Kean and his backers.
lets get it right it wasnt the fans that make venky's pay that money it was huddersfield for sticking to there guns ur saying u and other ppl who havent been going who made it happen get real
Could you repeat that in English. It probably won't make any more sense but who knows.
it was not the fans who stopped away from ewood who made the signing happen and the price we had to pay to land him was all to do with huddersfield not backing down on the price they wanted for rhodes say what u like huddersfeild are the reason why venky's had to pay 8 mill not those fans who stayed away now go back in ur corner like a good little boy and moan about every good little thing that comes our way and of course ur 1 of the fans who said he wudnt sign thats why u need to pick on others

jogalot says...
8:02pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Wow! I feel like a big cloud has disappeared from over my head! There are still many clouds around, but I haven't felt so good about Rovers since we beat Liverpool just after Kean took over.
.
I will NOT be buying a season ticket while Kean is still there though. I expect he'll completely mess it up, say Rhodes needs time to settle in, say it will all work out and we'll start winning when the team gels and plays more games together etc etc. But I now think we might just escape relegation no matter who is in charge. I don't buy it that we have great quality of players, they have all got to prove it week after week. There are lots of hard times ahead, but the clouds are moving. Yay!!

happiness says...
8:03pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Navy-Rover wrote:
This is absolutely fantastic news for us as we cannot lose. The bald clown now has a squad more than capable of achieving promotion (despite the questionable defence). He has absolutely no excuse for failure now. Rovers will either be gracing the likes of Old Trafford next season... or the bald baffoon will be picking his P45 up from reception on his way out the door! It's a win win situation for me!
Very good point made here. Promotion or Kean sacked. Can't see the owners putting up with him any more, having spent this amount of cash, if we are not challenging. This is indeed Kean's ultimate Waterloo scenario, all or nothing, for all of you historians out there...

Harwoodstblue says...
8:07pm Thu 30 Aug 12

wampam wrote:
hopefully, this signing works out well. good from shabby. but the naysayers who have renewed still do not get it. the boycotters done this, real committed fans for many years who know when they are being hoodwinked,have spoken with their feet and forced a bit of change. to call us boycotters not proper fans is an outrage and when i take my seat at elland road i would prefer to be sat with committed rovers fans ,noisy,boisterous and more loyal than any happy clapper who says us stayaways are rubbish.the lads and lasses who bought season tickets are not fools,they just interpret the way forward differently. i wish they would boycott but that is not going to happen. the fact is that some people are so naffed off with kean,that they will never,ever countenance his position. others can take it. i can't any more. but i will be at elland road shouting the boys on and yes screaming KEAN OUT
Good post, How many of the 8000 (minority) be at Elland Rd. Not many I suspect.
.
One of the 10000 (majority)

RUinsane says...
8:08pm Thu 30 Aug 12

oldblue wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
Only1Garner wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
Great signing and a real statement by venkys trying to build bridges. The naysayers on the other hand prefer to whine about Keanochio who will probably get his bacon saved thus ensuring the premier league glory hunters only return if we are promoted. Works for me
Yours Truly
one of the 8000 soon to be more.
Glory hunters my backside, I have had a season ticket for 40 consecutive seasons but not this season, and it has nothing to do wit relegation as I stopped going last Decmber, I cannot support Kean and therefore ill not be back until he has gone, by all meansgo yourself, I wil not criticise youy for that, but do not insultme my calling me a glory hunter
I have a question for you then. If Keanochio wins promotion, will you be going back, if answered truthfully, the answer would be yes. That makes you a grade A1 glory hunter in my eyes. Returning on the return of the glory.
Me, I'm just loyal thats all, and will go no matter what.
I loyally supported the Rovers through their third and second division days as did many others. This time it is very different. The arrogance and ineptitude and totally disregard for loyal supporters has alienated too many of us. Our only recourse has been to withdraw our support until they take notice, as they finally appear to be doing. What do you suppose they would have done if 26000 of us had continued to pay at the gate? Very little I suspect. Why would they bother? It's all about money for them.
I refer you to my last comment regarding broken service. I don't mind if you come back. But to try and take the glory for the signing is purely dillusional. I know you seek glory in everything you do. Hence not going any more until there is more glory to be had.
But hey, just get back down ewood and become a spartan like me. I will forgive you. Its time to move on and enjoy your football again, Just like me.
Yours Truly
one of the 8000

RUinsane says...
8:10pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Harwoodstblue wrote:
wampam wrote:
hopefully, this signing works out well. good from shabby. but the naysayers who have renewed still do not get it. the boycotters done this, real committed fans for many years who know when they are being hoodwinked,have spoken with their feet and forced a bit of change. to call us boycotters not proper fans is an outrage and when i take my seat at elland road i would prefer to be sat with committed rovers fans ,noisy,boisterous and more loyal than any happy clapper who says us stayaways are rubbish.the lads and lasses who bought season tickets are not fools,they just interpret the way forward differently. i wish they would boycott but that is not going to happen. the fact is that some people are so naffed off with kean,that they will never,ever countenance his position. others can take it. i can't any more. but i will be at elland road shouting the boys on and yes screaming KEAN OUT
Good post, How many of the 8000 (minority) be at Elland Rd. Not many I suspect.
.
One of the 10000 (majority)
How many of the 10000 wil be going to any away matches considering they were going to attend them instead. Funny, our away support hasn't increased at all.
Yours truly
one of the 8000 ( spartans )

Harrime says...
8:13pm Thu 30 Aug 12

RUinsane wrote:
Great signing and a real statement by venkys trying to build bridges. The naysayers on the other hand prefer to whine about Keanochio who will probably get his bacon saved thus ensuring the premier league glory hunters only return if we are promoted. Works for me
Yours Truly
one of the 8000 soon to be more.
Excuse me ... in these days of the British worker nodding it's head like a dog to it's master the current action being taken by myself and the MAJORITY of Rovers fans is refreshing!

Us 'stay aways' will certainly be returning as and when we see fit - now you my dear boy are probably not one of the 'hard core' 5,000 hard core supporters from throughout the 80's unlike my good self - yes, there are still many of us left ... so we know full well what it's like to congregate in our hundreds and thousands outside the Nuttall Street, chanting 'sack the board' and for the end of the honorable Bobby Saxton (check your history, there was life before Jack Walker - R.I.P. and the Premiership) ... back then the likes of Bill Fox - R.I.P. would come out and front the fans, and tell us we are being listened to, but we don't really have a button to rub between our fingers, etc - an honorable Lancastrian with integrity who told it like it is/was!

Many lessons can be learned from this era, yes, things have moved on from that time - however Blackburn folk remain the same - we want as much transparency that is possible in matters regarding our club, and we certainly don't like being lied to - please note Venkys and Keanocchio!

I'm glad your proud that you're backing the team - but hey, we fans are bleeding too, sometimes you have to make a stand in this life and sadly not enough of that happens nowadays, actions speak louder than words, more actions Venkys and Keanocchio and less words (although he'll never learn this!) and we shall return to back out club and get behind the players, but mark my words ... trust is a must and that works two ways!

I still want Martin Olsson and N'Zonzi to stay and then I'll be happy that we've just about got enough class options to go for it ... I still fear with a little over 24 hours to go though ... one swallow doesn't make a summer, the fact that we've had a crap summer - weather wise - well that's something we can't even blame Venkys or Keanocchio for - lol!

The 2300 tomorrow will be defining! Yours itching to back OUR club once more! THE END - lol

Harwoodstblue says...
8:14pm Thu 30 Aug 12

RUinsane wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
wampam wrote:
hopefully, this signing works out well. good from shabby. but the naysayers who have renewed still do not get it. the boycotters done this, real committed fans for many years who know when they are being hoodwinked,have spoken with their feet and forced a bit of change. to call us boycotters not proper fans is an outrage and when i take my seat at elland road i would prefer to be sat with committed rovers fans ,noisy,boisterous and more loyal than any happy clapper who says us stayaways are rubbish.the lads and lasses who bought season tickets are not fools,they just interpret the way forward differently. i wish they would boycott but that is not going to happen. the fact is that some people are so naffed off with kean,that they will never,ever countenance his position. others can take it. i can't any more. but i will be at elland road shouting the boys on and yes screaming KEAN OUT
Good post, How many of the 8000 (minority) be at Elland Rd. Not many I suspect.
.
One of the 10000 (majority)
How many of the 10000 wil be going to any away matches considering they were going to attend them instead. Funny, our away support hasn't increased at all.
Yours truly
one of the 8000 ( spartans )
Got my ticket, have you ?
.
The majority.

Only1Garner says...
8:14pm Thu 30 Aug 12

azza234 wrote:
oldblue wrote:
Only1Garner wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
Great signing and a real statement by venkys trying to build bridges. The naysayers on the other hand prefer to whine about Keanochio who will probably get his bacon saved thus ensuring the premier league glory hunters only return if we are promoted. Works for me
Yours Truly
one of the 8000 soon to be more.
Glory hunters my backside, I have had a season ticket for 40 consecutive seasons but not this season, and it has nothing to do wit relegation as I stopped going last Decmber, I cannot support Kean and therefore ill not be back until he has gone, by all meansgo yourself, I wil not criticise youy for that, but do not insultme my calling me a glory hunter
Well said Garner. It is only the pressure applied by those of us who have supported the Rovers for years and years and who have stayed away so far this season that has forced the Venkys to finally spend some decent money on a good prospect. The supporters who have been turning up for games so far this season have been playing into their hands. Bums on seats equals encouragement for Kean and his backers.
lets get it right it wasnt the fans that make venky's pay that money it was huddersfield for sticking to there guns ur saying u and other ppl who havent been going who made it happen get real
This a move to simply appease the fans, lets make no bones about it, this is Venky saying actually we do care, but if everyone had renewed their tickets then this would not have happened, Venky's do not give a toss abut the fans, they just want our money and they think that by doing this.looking ambitious we will all be flooding back to Ewood, well believe you me I won't be, not until Kean has gone, and hopefully this is Keans Waterloo.

gleechy says...
8:15pm Thu 30 Aug 12

eddyo wrote:
gleechy wrote:
So this is a good thing. Having the worst Manager a dodgy defence, and saying we need to break the transfer record with another striker.

Oh well someone had better celebrate, before the Leeds game, because there'll be nothing to celebrate after it, they can play football.
You could be right but what a miserable tw@t you are. Glass half empty? You aint even got a glass mate.
Would you be prepared to pay a record breaking fee for him, when you had other major issues which will negatively affect his performance? It'a about publicity, wake up, they have created massive issues with better players and got rid, oh never mind, oh come all ye faithful....

You'll all be miserable when this lot have finished, I'm just starting early.

gleechy says...
8:23pm Thu 30 Aug 12

forever blue and white wrote:
eddyo wrote:
gleechy wrote:
So this is a good thing. Having the worst Manager a dodgy defence, and saying we need to break the transfer record with another striker.

Oh well someone had better celebrate, before the Leeds game, because there'll be nothing to celebrate after it, they can play football.
You could be right but what a miserable tw@t you are. Glass half empty? You aint even got a glass mate.
eddyo, he or she has been at it all day.
Another Rovers (fan)???? we can do without.
Gleechy, go and join Benal, Morst and any other muppet that wants to do nothing but slate Rovers no matter what the subject is
We do not need fans like you
Off down the M65 you trot.
Burnley need fans just like you
o eddyo when will you learn? it's not about t football, it's about publicity, if it was about football, they would of kept the excellent players they had.

They have systematically destroyed many good player's careers, becaue they wouldn't toe the line and you attack me for not celebrating a little positive?

Try to grow up and stop hating all who don't follow what you think, the Venks will love having someone attack all who don't sing their tune.

baldie says...
8:26pm Thu 30 Aug 12

RUinsane wrote:
baldie wrote:
Any chefs out there?
Just baking a humble pie,how much pastry do i need for 120 portions?
Don't be too hard on yerself, get back down ewood and become a spartan like we the 8000. We would welcome any fans back, get behind the boys. Come and see the new era take shape. Sod who the manager is, sod who the owners are. Get back down ewood and feel good about it. Ewood is where its at on a saturday. You know it makes sense.
Your Truly
one of the 8000.
Wasn't intending eating any myself.It was a jokey dig at those who said it wouldn't happen.
Regarding welcoming me back,no need,season ticket renewal never in doubt for me.In fact 6 of us go together and all 6 renewed.

YarkshahRover says...
8:28pm Thu 30 Aug 12

RUinsane wrote:
oldblue wrote:
Only1Garner wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
Great signing and a real statement by venkys trying to build bridges. The naysayers on the other hand prefer to whine about Keanochio who will probably get his bacon saved thus ensuring the premier league glory hunters only return if we are promoted. Works for me
Yours Truly
one of the 8000 soon to be more.
Glory hunters my backside, I have had a season ticket for 40 consecutive seasons but not this season, and it has nothing to do wit relegation as I stopped going last Decmber, I cannot support Kean and therefore ill not be back until he has gone, by all meansgo yourself, I wil not criticise youy for that, but do not insultme my calling me a glory hunter
Well said Garner. It is only the pressure applied by those of us who have supported the Rovers for years and years and who have stayed away so far this season that has forced the Venkys to finally spend some decent money on a good prospect. The supporters who have been turning up for games so far this season have been playing into their hands. Bums on seats equals encouragement for Kean and his backers.
No matter, we the 8000 spartans would gladly welcome back a couple of deluded fools like yourself, although your break in service will count as a new beginning. Its like being in the union you see. So if you come back, you will be like new members.
Yours truly
one of the 8000
Where the f are you coming from. "It's like being in the Union". Where do you get that from? If you're making that comparison. We are on strike. What does that make you? Not a Spartan. Anyway as Macca would say Sparta is not in BB1 or 2.

RUinsane says...
8:29pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Harwoodstblue wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
wampam wrote:
hopefully, this signing works out well. good from shabby. but the naysayers who have renewed still do not get it. the boycotters done this, real committed fans for many years who know when they are being hoodwinked,have spoken with their feet and forced a bit of change. to call us boycotters not proper fans is an outrage and when i take my seat at elland road i would prefer to be sat with committed rovers fans ,noisy,boisterous and more loyal than any happy clapper who says us stayaways are rubbish.the lads and lasses who bought season tickets are not fools,they just interpret the way forward differently. i wish they would boycott but that is not going to happen. the fact is that some people are so naffed off with kean,that they will never,ever countenance his position. others can take it. i can't any more. but i will be at elland road shouting the boys on and yes screaming KEAN OUT
Good post, How many of the 8000 (minority) be at Elland Rd. Not many I suspect.
.
One of the 10000 (majority)
How many of the 10000 wil be going to any away matches considering they were going to attend them instead. Funny, our away support hasn't increased at all.
Yours truly
one of the 8000 ( spartans )
Got my ticket, have you ?
.
The majority.
No, I have never said anywhere that I am interested in away games. I support my club and not someone elses.
This is fun isn't it? Are you coming back to ewood with the spartans? I don't mind if you come back like Sergei the meerkat with pie in his face.
Humble pie
Yours truly
one of the 8000 ( become a spartan like me :0) and we can share your pie )

RUinsane says...
8:37pm Thu 30 Aug 12

baldie wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
baldie wrote:
Any chefs out there?
Just baking a humble pie,how much pastry do i need for 120 portions?
Don't be too hard on yerself, get back down ewood and become a spartan like we the 8000. We would welcome any fans back, get behind the boys. Come and see the new era take shape. Sod who the manager is, sod who the owners are. Get back down ewood and feel good about it. Ewood is where its at on a saturday. You know it makes sense.
Your Truly
one of the 8000.
Wasn't intending eating any myself.It was a jokey dig at those who said it wouldn't happen.
Regarding welcoming me back,no need,season ticket renewal never in doubt for me.In fact 6 of us go together and all 6 renewed.
Superb, a true saprtan, we shall welcome back any new members with broken service and shall hold a mass humble pie dinner in their honour.
All together again like one happy family.

Harwoodstblue says...
8:39pm Thu 30 Aug 12

RUinsane wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
wampam wrote:
hopefully, this signing works out well. good from shabby. but the naysayers who have renewed still do not get it. the boycotters done this, real committed fans for many years who know when they are being hoodwinked,have spoken with their feet and forced a bit of change. to call us boycotters not proper fans is an outrage and when i take my seat at elland road i would prefer to be sat with committed rovers fans ,noisy,boisterous and more loyal than any happy clapper who says us stayaways are rubbish.the lads and lasses who bought season tickets are not fools,they just interpret the way forward differently. i wish they would boycott but that is not going to happen. the fact is that some people are so naffed off with kean,that they will never,ever countenance his position. others can take it. i can't any more. but i will be at elland road shouting the boys on and yes screaming KEAN OUT
Good post, How many of the 8000 (minority) be at Elland Rd. Not many I suspect.
.
One of the 10000 (majority)
How many of the 10000 wil be going to any away matches considering they were going to attend them instead. Funny, our away support hasn't increased at all.
Yours truly
one of the 8000 ( spartans )
Got my ticket, have you ?
.
The majority.
No, I have never said anywhere that I am interested in away games. I support my club and not someone elses.
This is fun isn't it? Are you coming back to ewood with the spartans? I don't mind if you come back like Sergei the meerkat with pie in his face.
Humble pie
Yours truly
one of the 8000 ( become a spartan like me :0) and we can share your pie )
Oh I see, part time supporter eh.
.
I also support my team, away and home, WHEN KEAN HAS GONE. I support my team not Venkys.
.
I'd rather spend my £50 matchday money on my family rather than put it in their pocket.
.
Elland Road next.
.


Regards, One of the majority.

stick to football says...
8:41pm Thu 30 Aug 12

A good signing whichever way you view issues at Ewood

It will mean Kean must now bring success or go probably not immediately but certainly by end of October

Who said "Judge me on my Team" - we did but you did not Mr Kean = no excuses now - still would have preferred another Centre Back in the squad and if you can keep NZonzi and Olssen and get them playing - who knows

Kean will never be loved nor trusted but Rovers are bigger than any individual

blueblooded says...
8:42pm Thu 30 Aug 12

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From a Leeds fan... Spot on.

merlinrabbit says...
8:44pm Thu 30 Aug 12

RUinsane wrote:
baldie wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
baldie wrote:
Any chefs out there?
Just baking a humble pie,how much pastry do i need for 120 portions?
Don't be too hard on yerself, get back down ewood and become a spartan like we the 8000. We would welcome any fans back, get behind the boys. Come and see the new era take shape. Sod who the manager is, sod who the owners are. Get back down ewood and feel good about it. Ewood is where its at on a saturday. You know it makes sense.
Your Truly
one of the 8000.
Wasn't intending eating any myself.It was a jokey dig at those who said it wouldn't happen.
Regarding welcoming me back,no need,season ticket renewal never in doubt for me.In fact 6 of us go together and all 6 renewed.
Superb, a true saprtan, we shall welcome back any new members with broken service and shall hold a mass humble pie dinner in their honour.
All together again like one happy family.
Get away with you. I had to laugh reading your comment. Are you actually suggesting that the purchase of one player has resolved all the issues? If only it was so straightforward. What a set of numptys the fans who be if they so easily dropped their gripes about the manager. You make it all sound like it was just a playground game when it is a very serious problem

RUinsane says...
8:45pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Harwoodstblue wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
wampam wrote:
hopefully, this signing works out well. good from shabby. but the naysayers who have renewed still do not get it. the boycotters done this, real committed fans for many years who know when they are being hoodwinked,have spoken with their feet and forced a bit of change. to call us boycotters not proper fans is an outrage and when i take my seat at elland road i would prefer to be sat with committed rovers fans ,noisy,boisterous and more loyal than any happy clapper who says us stayaways are rubbish.the lads and lasses who bought season tickets are not fools,they just interpret the way forward differently. i wish they would boycott but that is not going to happen. the fact is that some people are so naffed off with kean,that they will never,ever countenance his position. others can take it. i can't any more. but i will be at elland road shouting the boys on and yes screaming KEAN OUT
Good post, How many of the 8000 (minority) be at Elland Rd. Not many I suspect.
.
One of the 10000 (majority)
How many of the 10000 wil be going to any away matches considering they were going to attend them instead. Funny, our away support hasn't increased at all.
Yours truly
one of the 8000 ( spartans )
Got my ticket, have you ?
.
The majority.
No, I have never said anywhere that I am interested in away games. I support my club and not someone elses.
This is fun isn't it? Are you coming back to ewood with the spartans? I don't mind if you come back like Sergei the meerkat with pie in his face.
Humble pie
Yours truly
one of the 8000 ( become a spartan like me :0) and we can share your pie )
Oh I see, part time supporter eh.
.
I also support my team, away and home, WHEN KEAN HAS GONE. I support my team not Venkys.
.
I'd rather spend my £50 matchday money on my family rather than put it in their pocket.
.
Elland Road next.
.


Regards, One of the majority.
This kind of stand off happens often in battle...........! But as I am a spartan and you are a jibber then I know in the end, I will win and you will come back to ewood, where you will find me, baldie and 8000 other spartans holding the fort for you, whilst you have a gap year like prince Harry.
Yours trully
one of the 8000 ( home guard )

wampam says...
8:46pm Thu 30 Aug 12

if you are not at leeds on saturday and a boycotter then it isn't good. i thought that the idea to attend away games instead was brilliant. the ticket prices are crazy, i admit but the chance to make our point is priceless. a few thousand diehards (not saying renewers aren't) giving it full throttle at elland road for 90 minutes,regardless of result, for me can't say too much. can't wait. hope you have your ticket. gonna be big if not massive. KEAN OUT...OUT ...OUT

whappen says...
8:53pm Thu 30 Aug 12

RUinsane wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
wampam wrote: hopefully, this signing works out well. good from shabby. but the naysayers who have renewed still do not get it. the boycotters done this, real committed fans for many years who know when they are being hoodwinked,have spoken with their feet and forced a bit of change. to call us boycotters not proper fans is an outrage and when i take my seat at elland road i would prefer to be sat with committed rovers fans ,noisy,boisterous and more loyal than any happy clapper who says us stayaways are rubbish.the lads and lasses who bought season tickets are not fools,they just interpret the way forward differently. i wish they would boycott but that is not going to happen. the fact is that some people are so naffed off with kean,that they will never,ever countenance his position. others can take it. i can't any more. but i will be at elland road shouting the boys on and yes screaming KEAN OUT
Good post, How many of the 8000 (minority) be at Elland Rd. Not many I suspect. . One of the 10000 (majority)
How many of the 10000 wil be going to any away matches considering they were going to attend them instead. Funny, our away support hasn't increased at all. Yours truly one of the 8000 ( spartans )
Got my ticket, have you ? . The majority.
No, I have never said anywhere that I am interested in away games. I support my club and not someone elses. This is fun isn't it? Are you coming back to ewood with the spartans? I don't mind if you come back like Sergei the meerkat with pie in his face. Humble pie Yours truly one of the 8000 ( become a spartan like me :0) and we can share your pie )
Oh I see, part time supporter eh. . I also support my team, away and home, WHEN KEAN HAS GONE. I support my team not Venkys. . I'd rather spend my £50 matchday money on my family rather than put it in their pocket. . Elland Road next. . Regards, One of the majority.
This kind of stand off happens often in battle...........! But as I am a spartan and you are a jibber then I know in the end, I will win and you will come back to ewood, where you will find me, baldie and 8000 other spartans holding the fort for you, whilst you have a gap year like prince Harry. Yours trully one of the 8000 ( home guard )
Hands up all those who wish it was only 7999.

Harwoodstblue says...
8:55pm Thu 30 Aug 12

RUinsane wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
wampam wrote:
hopefully, this signing works out well. good from shabby. but the naysayers who have renewed still do not get it. the boycotters done this, real committed fans for many years who know when they are being hoodwinked,have spoken with their feet and forced a bit of change. to call us boycotters not proper fans is an outrage and when i take my seat at elland road i would prefer to be sat with committed rovers fans ,noisy,boisterous and more loyal than any happy clapper who says us stayaways are rubbish.the lads and lasses who bought season tickets are not fools,they just interpret the way forward differently. i wish they would boycott but that is not going to happen. the fact is that some people are so naffed off with kean,that they will never,ever countenance his position. others can take it. i can't any more. but i will be at elland road shouting the boys on and yes screaming KEAN OUT
Good post, How many of the 8000 (minority) be at Elland Rd. Not many I suspect.
.
One of the 10000 (majority)
How many of the 10000 wil be going to any away matches considering they were going to attend them instead. Funny, our away support hasn't increased at all.
Yours truly
one of the 8000 ( spartans )
Got my ticket, have you ?
.
The majority.
No, I have never said anywhere that I am interested in away games. I support my club and not someone elses.
This is fun isn't it? Are you coming back to ewood with the spartans? I don't mind if you come back like Sergei the meerkat with pie in his face.
Humble pie
Yours truly
one of the 8000 ( become a spartan like me :0) and we can share your pie )
Oh I see, part time supporter eh.
.
I also support my team, away and home, WHEN KEAN HAS GONE. I support my team not Venkys.
.
I'd rather spend my £50 matchday money on my family rather than put it in their pocket.
.
Elland Road next.
.


Regards, One of the majority.
This kind of stand off happens often in battle...........! But as I am a spartan and you are a jibber then I know in the end, I will win and you will come back to ewood, where you will find me, baldie and 8000 other spartans holding the fort for you, whilst you have a gap year like prince Harry.
Yours trully
one of the 8000 ( home guard )
Part time supporters have no say. I will support my team for the moment away. When Kean has gone I'll support my team HOME and away.
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Part time supporters have no say.
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Regards, one of the majority.

RUinsane says...
8:56pm Thu 30 Aug 12

merlinrabbit wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
baldie wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
baldie wrote:
Any chefs out there?
Just baking a humble pie,how much pastry do i need for 120 portions?
Don't be too hard on yerself, get back down ewood and become a spartan like we the 8000. We would welcome any fans back, get behind the boys. Come and see the new era take shape. Sod who the manager is, sod who the owners are. Get back down ewood and feel good about it. Ewood is where its at on a saturday. You know it makes sense.
Your Truly
one of the 8000.
Wasn't intending eating any myself.It was a jokey dig at those who said it wouldn't happen.
Regarding welcoming me back,no need,season ticket renewal never in doubt for me.In fact 6 of us go together and all 6 renewed.
Superb, a true saprtan, we shall welcome back any new members with broken service and shall hold a mass humble pie dinner in their honour.
All together again like one happy family.
Get away with you. I had to laugh reading your comment. Are you actually suggesting that the purchase of one player has resolved all the issues? If only it was so straightforward. What a set of numptys the fans who be if they so easily dropped their gripes about the manager. You make it all sound like it was just a playground game when it is a very serious problem
The hand of friendship has been extended. Venkys have broken rovers transfer record. Is that not a statement of intent worthy of some recognition. Even if he turns into the next corrado grabbi, at least they put their money on the table. So. This is Sparta, do you want to be part of it? Together we can leave the dingles behind.

BritishBulldog says...
8:57pm Thu 30 Aug 12

All those who are boycotting please don't kid yourself thinking you are hurting Venkys, gate revenue is not a major income for any top football clubs theses days.

Also dontbthink Venkys did this to bring the fans back. Even before the boycott the gate revenue was 6 million a year, now with half the gate the income will be about 3 million, so even if all the fans return that will bring in a maximum of another 3 million. So do you honestly think they will spend 8 million on a player to bring 3 million in income? Remember, even that 3 million is not guaranteed as not all the fans will come back with this one signing.

So get back in there and enjoy the football. :)

RoversSwiss says...
8:57pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Those fans saying that the boycotters and demonstrators have brought this signing about are completely deluded. They are not even a distraction to the Venkys.

For any club to survive with their level of investment they have to be in the Premiership, this signing is about business and money, Venkys have to get us back in the Premiership to take advantage of the huge money on offer in the Premiership. Losing a few quid because of a few hundred boycotters means absolutely nothing in terms of modern football finance.

Seems like venkys are learning about the reality of football finance.

RUinsane says...
8:58pm Thu 30 Aug 12

whappen wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
wampam wrote: hopefully, this signing works out well. good from shabby. but the naysayers who have renewed still do not get it. the boycotters done this, real committed fans for many years who know when they are being hoodwinked,have spoken with their feet and forced a bit of change. to call us boycotters not proper fans is an outrage and when i take my seat at elland road i would prefer to be sat with committed rovers fans ,noisy,boisterous and more loyal than any happy clapper who says us stayaways are rubbish.the lads and lasses who bought season tickets are not fools,they just interpret the way forward differently. i wish they would boycott but that is not going to happen. the fact is that some people are so naffed off with kean,that they will never,ever countenance his position. others can take it. i can't any more. but i will be at elland road shouting the boys on and yes screaming KEAN OUT
Good post, How many of the 8000 (minority) be at Elland Rd. Not many I suspect. . One of the 10000 (majority)
How many of the 10000 wil be going to any away matches considering they were going to attend them instead. Funny, our away support hasn't increased at all. Yours truly one of the 8000 ( spartans )
Got my ticket, have you ? . The majority.
No, I have never said anywhere that I am interested in away games. I support my club and not someone elses. This is fun isn't it? Are you coming back to ewood with the spartans? I don't mind if you come back like Sergei the meerkat with pie in his face. Humble pie Yours truly one of the 8000 ( become a spartan like me :0) and we can share your pie )
Oh I see, part time supporter eh. . I also support my team, away and home, WHEN KEAN HAS GONE. I support my team not Venkys. . I'd rather spend my £50 matchday money on my family rather than put it in their pocket. . Elland Road next. . Regards, One of the majority.
This kind of stand off happens often in battle...........! But as I am a spartan and you are a jibber then I know in the end, I will win and you will come back to ewood, where you will find me, baldie and 8000 other spartans holding the fort for you, whilst you have a gap year like prince Harry. Yours trully one of the 8000 ( home guard )
Hands up all those who wish it was only 7999.
That made me smile, and that is my intention. Good call.

sambas girth says...
8:58pm Thu 30 Aug 12

moan moan moan moan moan!!!

undercover dingles love moaning but come december the second when were in the top two and weve sh@ on the bastards below, all the moaners who dont have jobs and are on here well past midnight who post all the negative drivel which gets us NOWHERE! i hope you've all disappeared into thin air and hopefully gone back to burnley, why dont some of you sad c*ts go and get a hobby so we can worry about rovers for you instead, cause your moaning is not helping us one little bit.

we've just signed one of the best players in the league, who will bag 20+ goals given our midfield perform at half their capacity. id go as far as saying he could make a good prem striker if he continues to perform, heard a few clubs enquired about him who are far better teams than us. well worth the investment at 22.

Sorry to be so blunt but, sick of the same people whining and moaning on here, and it is literally every time i read this comments page on each rovers story the same sad, miserable people. If you dont like it that much stay at home with all the so called 'fans', I dont care how long you were a rovers fan or if your grandad wiped ronnie claytons arse when he was a boy, if your not gonna get behind us then your not a true SUPPORTER, maybe some people need to be reminded of the definition of the word.

Instead of reminding us all that your not coming why dont you just keep it to yourselves because its getting rather boring, ill be there at leeds on saturday cheering on my team, end of, i hope you can all join me and help us win, which is what we will be doing, the stigma attached to having a 12th man at home and away is true in any sport with the fans getting behind their team and if we do im pretty sure we'll be well near the top of the league come the end of the season. Forget about kean and venkys, they are clueless, but we have a good team and if we get behind them we can win games and achieve promotion and end up back where we belong.

Rovers till i die!

COYB

RUinsane says...
9:00pm Thu 30 Aug 12

wampam wrote:
if you are not at leeds on saturday and a boycotter then it isn't good. i thought that the idea to attend away games instead was brilliant. the ticket prices are crazy, i admit but the chance to make our point is priceless. a few thousand diehards (not saying renewers aren't) giving it full throttle at elland road for 90 minutes,regardless of result, for me can't say too much. can't wait. hope you have your ticket. gonna be big if not massive. KEAN OUT...OUT ...OUT
Thats what I'm getting at, with all these boycotters attending away matches instead why hasn't the away following gone up. Answer premier league glory hunters.

Harwoodstblue says...
9:06pm Thu 30 Aug 12

sambas girth wrote:
moan moan moan moan moan!!!

undercover dingles love moaning but come december the second when were in the top two and weve sh@ on the bastards below, all the moaners who dont have jobs and are on here well past midnight who post all the negative drivel which gets us NOWHERE! i hope you've all disappeared into thin air and hopefully gone back to burnley, why dont some of you sad c*ts go and get a hobby so we can worry about rovers for you instead, cause your moaning is not helping us one little bit.

we've just signed one of the best players in the league, who will bag 20+ goals given our midfield perform at half their capacity. id go as far as saying he could make a good prem striker if he continues to perform, heard a few clubs enquired about him who are far better teams than us. well worth the investment at 22.

Sorry to be so blunt but, sick of the same people whining and moaning on here, and it is literally every time i read this comments page on each rovers story the same sad, miserable people. If you dont like it that much stay at home with all the so called 'fans', I dont care how long you were a rovers fan or if your grandad wiped ronnie claytons arse when he was a boy, if your not gonna get behind us then your not a true SUPPORTER, maybe some people need to be reminded of the definition of the word.

Instead of reminding us all that your not coming why dont you just keep it to yourselves because its getting rather boring, ill be there at leeds on saturday cheering on my team, end of, i hope you can all join me and help us win, which is what we will be doing, the stigma attached to having a 12th man at home and away is true in any sport with the fans getting behind their team and if we do im pretty sure we'll be well near the top of the league come the end of the season. Forget about kean and venkys, they are clueless, but we have a good team and if we get behind them we can win games and achieve promotion and end up back where we belong.

Rovers till i die!

COYB
Hope to see you in Leeds.
.

One of the majority..

BlueSkies says...
9:07pm Thu 30 Aug 12

My take on this, for what it's worth, is this:

We've signed JR for a down payment of £3m, Nicky Maynard is going from WHU to Cardiff for £3m reportedly. Who would you prefer? No brainer really, though not seen too much of JR.

Business wise, doesn't seem too bad, although wages are massive, but the spin-offs are good.

However, I do get the impression of a power-struggle ongoing at Ewood, a certain inconsistency around the players we bring in. Murphy, Best, JR, CKR appear reasonable for this League, the Portugeezers on the other hand appear to contradict those signings, untried and untested in a very very competitive league.

I'm not trying to start the conspiracy theories again but, summat ain't right! Who is making the decisions? Whoever owns Rovers has woken up to the £60m payout that the EPL offers, and that action needs to be taken.

Whatever, good signing it appears. Let's just lose the Clown please Shebby.

I want to come back and support my team but will not do so until SK goes. Simple!

I'm at Wigan on Saturday, my son is at Anfield on Sunday WTF! The whole family is watching Rochdale the week following.

We could be spending this at Ewood. Sack the Clown. Sack him now!

wampam says...
9:14pm Thu 30 Aug 12

the away following for blackburn rovers is massive. you should have bought a ticket. i suppose you are a burnley fan or a kean luvvie. some people like pain however they get it it seems. got yer ticket for leeds.... no i didn't think so. might be a bit rough eh ?

Harwoodstblue says...
9:15pm Thu 30 Aug 12

RoversSwiss wrote:
Those fans saying that the boycotters and demonstrators have brought this signing about are completely deluded. They are not even a distraction to the Venkys.

For any club to survive with their level of investment they have to be in the Premiership, this signing is about business and money, Venkys have to get us back in the Premiership to take advantage of the huge money on offer in the Premiership. Losing a few quid because of a few hundred boycotters means absolutely nothing in terms of modern football finance.

Seems like venkys are learning about the reality of football finance.
Hi RS, You're right. I also don't think the Venkeys are bothered over a couple of million. A ground a third full does worry and embarrass them though, and has maybe spurred them into action.
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I also think they've realised what they have lost through relegation and are making an effort to get back to the riches that is the Premier League.

Tim O'Kane says...
9:18pm Thu 30 Aug 12

the bookies had Rovers as favourites for promotion before this sgning. Cannot see them lengthening the odds after it. Paul Robinson had a great game on Saturday. He spent last season fending off the likes of Rooney Van Persie and Torres. Lot easier this season Lets start to believe !

speedie_rovers_legend says...
9:37pm Thu 30 Aug 12

No pace in this team and a clueless manager and backroom staff , god help us one swallow does not make a summer.

Ossy Blue bottle says...
9:38pm Thu 30 Aug 12

People waffle on about Venkys spending their own money but how many BIG players have we sold since they arrived. They have made a packet !
KEAN OUT

rankoutsider says...
9:46pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Warnock or Broadfoot and Zaha tomorrow and we are up!

wampam says...
9:48pm Thu 30 Aug 12

off to leeds ? should be good. reminds me of feyenoord a few years ago. let the renewers and the boycotters come together on saturday. sing it out for the team and let the scottish git be known he is soon on his way which he surely is. the signing of rhodes undermines him bi g style. he knows he's had it. the agency signings from poortugal are his last gasp, to make some dosh. we need rid. but the tide is turning. i believe mr singh has the upper hand. see you in leeds

NealB says...
9:57pm Thu 30 Aug 12

gleechy wrote:
So this is a good thing. Having the worst Manager a dodgy defence, and saying we need to break the transfer record with another striker.

Oh well someone had better celebrate, before the Leeds game, because there'll be nothing to celebrate after it, they can play football.
Well said sir!!! Finally some realism... Perhaps he is miserable... Why shouldn't he be????

Keanout!
Singhout!
Venkysout!

lusorover says...
10:07pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Crunch, crunch, munch, munch - what is that noise?

All the humble pie being eaten by the part-time 'fans' who said things like "it's just a smokescreen to con us fans"; "he'll never come to Rovers"; "we'll end up with Luke Mooore or another loan signing"; "when he meets the manager he will run a mile" etc etc

Wow, I bet you feel really, really silly right now.

Best get t' Turd and watch a team that deserves you.

For better or worse Rovers have signed the hottest prospect outside of the Premier League and I, for one, congratulate the owners for finally doing something right.

If ever there was a reason to get behind the team this is it. All the other Championship fans are as jealous as hell at what our owners are prepared to do to ensure promotion and at the pressure the Club is applying to the manager to succeed.

It is time to get behind the team and roar them on to success. If Kean is still around at the end of the season so be it and who cares as long as we are back in the Prem?

Well done Venkys; well done Shebby and come on you Blues!

ronnie clayton says...
10:10pm Thu 30 Aug 12

For 8 million we could have brought in Berbatov 5million, Park Ji Sun 2 million,and the Fleetwood player that scoring for fun Jamie Vardy for 1 million, for the same cost would you have Rhodes or Berbatov,Park Ji Sung and Jamie Vardy , think they seen a desperate man with a big fat wallet when Keen showed up.

BRFCBrabant says...
10:10pm Thu 30 Aug 12

People who say at least Venky's are spending get it right, the money being spent is just an small chunk of the 30 million plus they have accumulated from selling most of our best players. I would prefer it if we spent 8 million on a top manager!
KEAN OUT!

lusorover says...
10:26pm Thu 30 Aug 12

sambas girth wrote:
moan moan moan moan moan!!!

undercover dingles love moaning but come december the second when were in the top two and weve sh@ on the bastards below, all the moaners who dont have jobs and are on here well past midnight who post all the negative drivel which gets us NOWHERE! i hope you've all disappeared into thin air and hopefully gone back to burnley, why dont some of you sad c*ts go and get a hobby so we can worry about rovers for you instead, cause your moaning is not helping us one little bit.

we've just signed one of the best players in the league, who will bag 20+ goals given our midfield perform at half their capacity. id go as far as saying he could make a good prem striker if he continues to perform, heard a few clubs enquired about him who are far better teams than us. well worth the investment at 22.

Sorry to be so blunt but, sick of the same people whining and moaning on here, and it is literally every time i read this comments page on each rovers story the same sad, miserable people. If you dont like it that much stay at home with all the so called 'fans', I dont care how long you were a rovers fan or if your grandad wiped ronnie claytons arse when he was a boy, if your not gonna get behind us then your not a true SUPPORTER, maybe some people need to be reminded of the definition of the word.

Instead of reminding us all that your not coming why dont you just keep it to yourselves because its getting rather boring, ill be there at leeds on saturday cheering on my team, end of, i hope you can all join me and help us win, which is what we will be doing, the stigma attached to having a 12th man at home and away is true in any sport with the fans getting behind their team and if we do im pretty sure we'll be well near the top of the league come the end of the season. Forget about kean and venkys, they are clueless, but we have a good team and if we get behind them we can win games and achieve promotion and end up back where we belong.

Rovers till i die!

COYB
What a fine post, well said that man.

Put up or shut up - you are either a Rovers fans or you aren't.

Coeur de Lion says...
10:26pm Thu 30 Aug 12

lusorover wrote:
Crunch, crunch, munch, munch - what is that noise?

All the humble pie being eaten by the part-time 'fans' who said things like "it's just a smokescreen to con us fans"; "he'll never come to Rovers"; "we'll end up with Luke Mooore or another loan signing"; "when he meets the manager he will run a mile" etc etc

Wow, I bet you feel really, really silly right now.

Best get t' Turd and watch a team that deserves you.

For better or worse Rovers have signed the hottest prospect outside of the Premier League and I, for one, congratulate the owners for finally doing something right.

If ever there was a reason to get behind the team this is it. All the other Championship fans are as jealous as hell at what our owners are prepared to do to ensure promotion and at the pressure the Club is applying to the manager to succeed.

It is time to get behind the team and roar them on to success. If Kean is still around at the end of the season so be it and who cares as long as we are back in the Prem?

Well done Venkys; well done Shebby and come on you Blues!
Nice try Steve.

bluerob says...
10:32pm Thu 30 Aug 12

sambas girth wrote:
moan moan moan moan moan!!!

undercover dingles love moaning but come december the second when were in the top two and weve sh@ on the bastards below, all the moaners who dont have jobs and are on here well past midnight who post all the negative drivel which gets us NOWHERE! i hope you've all disappeared into thin air and hopefully gone back to burnley, why dont some of you sad c*ts go and get a hobby so we can worry about rovers for you instead, cause your moaning is not helping us one little bit.

we've just signed one of the best players in the league, who will bag 20+ goals given our midfield perform at half their capacity. id go as far as saying he could make a good prem striker if he continues to perform, heard a few clubs enquired about him who are far better teams than us. well worth the investment at 22.

Sorry to be so blunt but, sick of the same people whining and moaning on here, and it is literally every time i read this comments page on each rovers story the same sad, miserable people. If you dont like it that much stay at home with all the so called 'fans', I dont care how long you were a rovers fan or if your grandad wiped ronnie claytons arse when he was a boy, if your not gonna get behind us then your not a true SUPPORTER, maybe some people need to be reminded of the definition of the word.

Instead of reminding us all that your not coming why dont you just keep it to yourselves because its getting rather boring, ill be there at leeds on saturday cheering on my team, end of, i hope you can all join me and help us win, which is what we will be doing, the stigma attached to having a 12th man at home and away is true in any sport with the fans getting behind their team and if we do im pretty sure we'll be well near the top of the league come the end of the season. Forget about kean and venkys, they are clueless, but we have a good team and if we get behind them we can win games and achieve promotion and end up back where we belong.

Rovers till i die!

COYB
If you don't like it you don't have to read it, now run along and stick your head back in the sand, I've heard its lovely down there.

makaveli96 says...
10:42pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Come Dine With Me has to be the most unrealistic TV show around.

What the hell is a man doing in a kitchen?

wampam says...
10:42pm Thu 30 Aug 12

all going to leeds then?...no i didn't think so..... part timers...boycotting away games are we .... pathetic.... all real fans storm elland road

Rover-The-Moon says...
10:47pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Old rover wrote:
Only a few days go comments on saying we were never going to sign Rhodes , now hes a fool to come and Kean will ruin him , yes we should have done this last season but better late than never , yes im one of the 8000 , and yes we are lucky to be 3rd with the performances but lets be positive . To be honest most on here will find something to moan about , yes im not big on The Venkys but this is a great signing , and Kean wouldnt be my choice as manager but im there to cheer my team on , hopefully some will come back and cheer them on but if not, thats there choice .
Absolutely spot on, I'm too one of the 8000, this is a really positive signing, if we can keep hold of ollson, and a few others players, and plays 2 up front, will be a force to reckon with, we all don't want the inept one in charge, and think its only a matter if time before hes gone, but we need to get behind the lads, and the badge, and support our town. It hurts me seeing him on the touchline as much as anyone, but lets pull together and be that extra man, not for kean but for our club, our team our town. RTID

lusorover says...
10:47pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Coeur de Lion wrote:
lusorover wrote:
Crunch, crunch, munch, munch - what is that noise?

All the humble pie being eaten by the part-time 'fans' who said things like "it's just a smokescreen to con us fans"; "he'll never come to Rovers"; "we'll end up with Luke Mooore or another loan signing"; "when he meets the manager he will run a mile" etc etc

Wow, I bet you feel really, really silly right now.

Best get t' Turd and watch a team that deserves you.

For better or worse Rovers have signed the hottest prospect outside of the Premier League and I, for one, congratulate the owners for finally doing something right.

If ever there was a reason to get behind the team this is it. All the other Championship fans are as jealous as hell at what our owners are prepared to do to ensure promotion and at the pressure the Club is applying to the manager to succeed.

It is time to get behind the team and roar them on to success. If Kean is still around at the end of the season so be it and who cares as long as we are back in the Prem?

Well done Venkys; well done Shebby and come on you Blues!
Nice try Steve.
How ridiculous are you?

makaveli96 says...
10:48pm Thu 30 Aug 12

What would happen to Pinocchio's nose if he said, "My nose will now grow"?

lusorover says...
10:51pm Thu 30 Aug 12

makaveli96 wrote:
Come Dine With Me has to be the most unrealistic TV show around.

What the hell is a man doing in a kitchen?
Lousy cook alongside all your other failings eh Maka?

Rely on a woman to feed you? Ah bless!

makaveli96 says...
10:54pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Do you want to know how much your car is worth? Simply get a quote from webuyanycar.com and times it by four.

makaveli96 says...
10:55pm Thu 30 Aug 12

lusorover wrote:
makaveli96 wrote:
Come Dine With Me has to be the most unrealistic TV show around.

What the hell is a man doing in a kitchen?
Lousy cook alongside all your other failings eh Maka?

Rely on a woman to feed you? Ah bless!
I was so unpopular as a child even my imaginary friend played with all the other kids.

makaveli96 says...
11:00pm Thu 30 Aug 12

My mate text me last night in the early hours of the morning. He said he'd had enough of life, and just wanted it to end.

I text back saying "Yeh, it's definitely not as good as the other Attenborough series, but couldn't this have waited till the morning.

"He didn't text back so I think he got the message.

makaveli96 says...
11:03pm Thu 30 Aug 12

I just watched a film about a couple who bought a haunted yoghurt.

It's called Paranormal Activia.

French Rover says...
11:04pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Just seen that Nzonzi is being linked with Everton now they cannot get Essien on loan from Chelsea. Should get 3 million for him which isn't too bad as he cost next to nothing. Mind you he contributed about the same as he cost...

NZonzi always promised to step-up and become a good player (the next Viera as Sam might have said) but he almost always missed his way somehow. It might have been a lack of confidence with him or being ordered by the odious one to play in a way that restricted him, but whatever it was I wish the lad well wherever he moves to.
Hope he learns how to express himself on the field better (seems he expressed himself off it ok - a nice right hook to SK or so we heard) and goes on to gain some success.

makaveli96 says...
11:05pm Thu 30 Aug 12

what does an American do when he gets a chip on his windscreen?

He eats it.

sambas girth says...
11:06pm Thu 30 Aug 12

ronnie clayton wrote:
For 8 million we could have brought in Berbatov 5million, Park Ji Sun 2 million,and the Fleetwood player that scoring for fun Jamie Vardy for 1 million, for the same cost would you have Rhodes or Berbatov,Park Ji Sung and Jamie Vardy , think they seen a desperate man with a big fat wallet when Keen showed up.
Berbatov would cost 4 million on top in wages (one of the highest prem earners) plus a huge singing fee and park would probably be a bit less but still a hefty amount. Not to mention neither would dream of playing in the championship, so really what your saying is a lod of sh*te.

lusorover says...
11:10pm Thu 30 Aug 12

makaveli96 wrote:
lusorover wrote:
makaveli96 wrote:
Come Dine With Me has to be the most unrealistic TV show around.

What the hell is a man doing in a kitchen?
Lousy cook alongside all your other failings eh Maka?

Rely on a woman to feed you? Ah bless!
I was so unpopular as a child even my imaginary friend played with all the other kids.
Good riposte.

Keep 'em coming. Can't have too many laughs on this site. Helps to offset the posts from the manic depressives.

Com on you Blues!

lusorover says...
11:12pm Thu 30 Aug 12

sambas girth wrote:
ronnie clayton wrote:
For 8 million we could have brought in Berbatov 5million, Park Ji Sun 2 million,and the Fleetwood player that scoring for fun Jamie Vardy for 1 million, for the same cost would you have Rhodes or Berbatov,Park Ji Sung and Jamie Vardy , think they seen a desperate man with a big fat wallet when Keen showed up.
Berbatov would cost 4 million on top in wages (one of the highest prem earners) plus a huge singing fee and park would probably be a bit less but still a hefty amount. Not to mention neither would dream of playing in the championship, so really what your saying is a lod of sh*te.
As ever.

makaveli96 says...
11:13pm Thu 30 Aug 12

I went to a recording of the Antiques Roadshow with my nan.

She's only worth a hundred pounds as one of her hips isn't the original.

makaveli96 says...
11:18pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Paddy goes on a talent show claiming he can count as quick as lightning.

The host of the show sits him down in front of a swarm of ants in a glass case."You have 30 seconds to count these ants," he says, "starting NOW."

"3,138," says Paddy after one second.

"Wow! That's correct!" says the host. "How on earth did you do that?"

"Easy," says Paddy, "I counted the legs and divided by six."

Only1Garner says...
11:31pm Thu 30 Aug 12

You can't make it up. James Grant Sports Agency, Rhodes agents value him @ £3.1 million, how come we payed £8m?

buzzinfly says...
11:50pm Thu 30 Aug 12

sambas girth wrote:
ronnie clayton wrote:
For 8 million we could have brought in Berbatov 5million, Park Ji Sun 2 million,and the Fleetwood player that scoring for fun Jamie Vardy for 1 million, for the same cost would you have Rhodes or Berbatov,Park Ji Sung and Jamie Vardy , think they seen a desperate man with a big fat wallet when Keen showed up.
Berbatov would cost 4 million on top in wages (one of the highest prem earners) plus a huge singing fee and park would probably be a bit less but still a hefty amount. Not to mention neither would dream of playing in the championship, so really what your saying is a lod of sh*te.
I never knew Berbatov could sing! God, they get money for everythig these days. I wonder how much Waddle and Hoddle got.
Couldn't resist, sorry.

goldfinger59 says...
11:58pm Thu 30 Aug 12

Goal machine, looks like another Alan Shearer to me.
6ft 2' born in Oldham, great record so far, level headed and determined character, watch out Kean, this lad won't take any messing about, he's going to be your downfall and our saviour.

jogalot says...
11:59pm Thu 30 Aug 12

lusorover wrote:
Crunch, crunch, munch, munch - what is that noise?

All the humble pie being eaten by the part-time 'fans' who said things like "it's just a smokescreen to con us fans"; "he'll never come to Rovers"; "we'll end up with Luke Mooore or another loan signing"; "when he meets the manager he will run a mile" etc etc

Wow, I bet you feel really, really silly right now.

Best get t' Turd and watch a team that deserves you.

For better or worse Rovers have signed the hottest prospect outside of the Premier League and I, for one, congratulate the owners for finally doing something right.

If ever there was a reason to get behind the team this is it. All the other Championship fans are as jealous as hell at what our owners are prepared to do to ensure promotion and at the pressure the Club is applying to the manager to succeed.

It is time to get behind the team and roar them on to success. If Kean is still around at the end of the season so be it and who cares as long as we are back in the Prem?

Well done Venkys; well done Shebby and come on you Blues!
I'm one of those fans who can see that Kean is the worst manager Rovers have ever had. I do not feel silly that Rhodes has signed even though I did say that there was no chance of it ever happening. I am amazed and very happy about it BUT....

Do you honestly believe that Rhodes will perform at his best with the tactics and selections of Kean? Don't be stupid. You have to agree he will get few opportunities to score and very poor service. You will probably jump up and down with joy when he scores and say "I told you so" but it will be Rhodes' own skill alone and nothing at all to do with Kean and his coaching or management.

OK, I agree that Rhodes is a hot prospect and Venkys and Shabby need congratulating. But isn't it so out of character? It's the only positive thing they've ever done! Perhaps Best wasn't bad, except he's another Grella for injuries, Murphy is well past it, Etuhu is average to good, etc etc. Rhodes is the only signing of note. Phil Jones, Chris Samba, Ryan Nelsen, Junior Hoilett, Niko Kalinic, etc etc were good players that have gone. Their replacements are nowhere near as good. Only Rhodes is better than what we had and the first signing who is an improvement on we had. WHY?

Desperate times, performances have been dire, even Venky's can see we're doomed under Kean but as he is a part owner of the club, they can't sack him, so they've taken desperate measure. It's a gamble, Rhodes can't play, but he can score. Perhaps he'll learn to play as well and then be worth a lot. But if he scores that will be enough for Rovers. They are not going to make many chances under Kean so if Rhodes can still pop his half chances in, he can save Rovers from complete humiliation.

It will he great watching the highlights on TV - there will be the occasional one now that Rhodes is here. But there'll be not much else and it will be far too poor to pay money to go and see. There you go, my latest prediction - it's going to be boring apart from the occasional Rhodes highlight.

KEAN OUT!

jim 2012 says...
12:17am Fri 31 Aug 12

cathedral citi wrote:
Looks like Madame Desai has not only left many Rovers fans gobsmacked, the dingles are totally speechless!!!
now that is funny

earwego says...
12:25am Fri 31 Aug 12

There is to much infighting on here,we are ALL Rovers supporters. We all want the same thing,Premier League football. It wont matter to Venky's ifyou go to watch or you stay away, Kean will be judged on results. Promotion is a must this season and Kean will have to deliver. I believe his tenure will start after the transfer window closes when as Shebby says, he will have the tools(players) to get promotion,if he looks like he is failing he will be out. With Keans record of team selection and tactics,that wont be long. Venky's are demanding promotion this season, and everybody has to deliver. Shebby will have to stand by his words and he will have to deliver just as Kean will have to do the same. Unlike last season this is now about results. Nobody is bigger than the club. Support the team, Allow Kean the good grace to fail by his own decisions,as he surely will. No amount of infighting between fans will make that happen. Going to the match or staying away wont make any difference,its about results. Just my opinion. Before anyone wishes to refer to me as a glory hunter,I have been going to Rovers since 1960,through the good and the bad years. Kean will be removed,make no mistake,Venky's will not waste money.

jim 2012 says...
12:33am Fri 31 Aug 12

A Darener wrote:
DeepRoversFan wrote:
It's first step towards Premier League return.... well done Venky's.....
Yes! But we shouldn't have been in this position in the first place,
and i think the money did not come fron venkys but from
the parachute payments

kenbro says...
1:01am Fri 31 Aug 12

As a Blue and White for 70 years, let me ask a question. In the last 3 games, all against middling opponents, we have looked the poorer team. Agreed ?
If this is so, would installing Messi up front have made much difference ?
I sincerely hope that Rhodes scores a bundle, but will he, playing in this Rovers squad under this manager ?

rovers82 says...
2:39am Fri 31 Aug 12

with this squad last year and a better manager, we could have stayed in premier league comfortably last season...

dallarover says...
3:33am Fri 31 Aug 12

Again this can only be good news. Can completelybunderstan
d both sides of the attend or don't attend debate and I don't think there are many stay at homers who donso without anguish, and probably the other way around as well.

Shabby, please listen. The very fact Keanu is such a polarizing figure and creating such a rift between your paying customers should be reason in itself for you to make the change.

dallarover says...
3:34am Fri 31 Aug 12

Again this can only be good news. Can completelybunderstan
d both sides of the attend or don't attend debate and I don't think there are many stay at homers who donso without anguish, and probably the other way around as well.

Shabby, please listen. The very fact Keanu is such a polarizing figure and creating such a rift between your paying customers should be reason in itself for you to make the change.

dallarover says...
3:34am Fri 31 Aug 12

Again this can only be good news. Can completelybunderstan
d both sides of the attend or don't attend debate and I don't think there are many stay at homers who donso without anguish, and probably the other way around as well.

Shabby, please listen. The very fact Keanu is such a polarizing figure and creating such a rift between your paying customers should be reason in itself for you to make the change.

whappen says...
6:00am Fri 31 Aug 12

lusorover wrote:
Crunch, crunch, munch, munch - what is that noise? All the humble pie being eaten by the part-time 'fans' who said things like "it's just a smokescreen to con us fans"; "he'll never come to Rovers"; "we'll end up with Luke Mooore or another loan signing"; "when he meets the manager he will run a mile" etc etc Wow, I bet you feel really, really silly right now. Best get t' Turd and watch a team that deserves you. For better or worse Rovers have signed the hottest prospect outside of the Premier League and I, for one, congratulate the owners for finally doing something right. If ever there was a reason to get behind the team this is it. All the other Championship fans are as jealous as hell at what our owners are prepared to do to ensure promotion and at the pressure the Club is applying to the manager to succeed. It is time to get behind the team and roar them on to success. If Kean is still around at the end of the season so be it and who cares as long as we are back in the Prem? Well done Venkys; well done Shebby and come on you Blues!
Thank God everything's alright again.

Well done Venkys; well done Shebby; well done Stevie, you have proved comprehensively a lot of football supporters are actually quite shallow and easily pleased.

One swallow does not a Summer make.

Seems a good signing though, I'll give you that, Luso, but you can't honestly say you too are not a little surprised.

Venkys may well be realising this football malarky is more expensive than they thought and they need to be eating their chicken at the top table to prevent them losing a whole lot more money.

They seem to have decided to speculate a little to achieve it, to invest rather than try and do it on the cheap by cutting too many corners.- good for them; no, honestly, good for them.

The last published accounts showed the wage bill to basically be about the same as the TV money which is now a third of what it was. Next year it will be half that. Has the wage bill come down by those amounts? We have signed some high earners, some with little or no resale value so it's unlikely, despite all the players they shunted out last year.

Their biggest liability remains in place of course and it will be interesting to see how long they will continue to take this attitude if we don't go up this year. The parachute money drops but they will still have the same wage bill,

Here's hoping they stick with their new policy as long as they cover the losses. That will also be interesting to see.

When I say interesting, I mean worrying.

in moses we trust says...
6:35am Fri 31 Aug 12

Portsmouth of the north, in the making.

Harwoodstblue says...
6:39am Fri 31 Aug 12

lusorover wrote:
sambas girth wrote:
moan moan moan moan moan!!!

undercover dingles love moaning but come december the second when were in the top two and weve sh@ on the bastards below, all the moaners who dont have jobs and are on here well past midnight who post all the negative drivel which gets us NOWHERE! i hope you've all disappeared into thin air and hopefully gone back to burnley, why dont some of you sad c*ts go and get a hobby so we can worry about rovers for you instead, cause your moaning is not helping us one little bit.

we've just signed one of the best players in the league, who will bag 20+ goals given our midfield perform at half their capacity. id go as far as saying he could make a good prem striker if he continues to perform, heard a few clubs enquired about him who are far better teams than us. well worth the investment at 22.

Sorry to be so blunt but, sick of the same people whining and moaning on here, and it is literally every time i read this comments page on each rovers story the same sad, miserable people. If you dont like it that much stay at home with all the so called 'fans', I dont care how long you were a rovers fan or if your grandad wiped ronnie claytons arse when he was a boy, if your not gonna get behind us then your not a true SUPPORTER, maybe some people need to be reminded of the definition of the word.

Instead of reminding us all that your not coming why dont you just keep it to yourselves because its getting rather boring, ill be there at leeds on saturday cheering on my team, end of, i hope you can all join me and help us win, which is what we will be doing, the stigma attached to having a 12th man at home and away is true in any sport with the fans getting behind their team and if we do im pretty sure we'll be well near the top of the league come the end of the season. Forget about kean and venkys, they are clueless, but we have a good team and if we get behind them we can win games and achieve promotion and end up back where we belong.

Rovers till i die!

COYB
What a fine post, well said that man.

Put up or shut up - you are either a Rovers fans or you aren't.
Are you going to Leeds ?.....I am.

Harwoodstblue says...
7:05am Fri 31 Aug 12

in moses we trust wrote:
Portsmouth of the north, in the making.
Hello green eyes.

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alphajono says...
7:42am Fri 31 Aug 12

happiness wrote:
A Darener wrote:
DeepRoversFan wrote:
It's first step towards Premier League return.... well done Venky's.....
Yes! But we shouldn't have been in this position in the first place,
Correct!!!! Those criticising us 'stayaways' seem to have goldfish memories. I have no faith in Kean getting us promoted. And even if that miracle was to happen, the club would still be the polar opposite of what it was up until 2 years ago when we had those dizzy days of top-half Prem footy, cup semi-finals, The occasional foray into Europe, an honest chairman who had an excellent grasp of the social make-up of the area and it's people and it's relation with the club and the ability to attract top names such as Bentley, Santa Cruz, Samba, Bellamy etc. Not rocket science. Not going to criticise those who chose to fund a continuation of Kean's reign who can't face not going. Each to his own. But some of the criticism of the MAJORITY like me who cannot support or forgive Kean is way over the top. Makes you wonder what our new record signing must be making of walking into the biggest laughing stock of a club in the league. Good luck to the lad though. Hope he does the business for us. And, I genuinely hope we can get promoted. But after what has gone on throughout the club in the last 2 years, top to bottom, I'm not holding my breath.....one of the 10,000. (The majority)
I agree and I dont.... You have to remember the days of JW and the days previous to that were different... The days before Jack walker there was no money in football no foreign investment like Man city and many of the other prem clubs, and the JW days he was a man that truly loved the club and wanted success. Now it is different it is a business and we are going to have to get used to it, they want to make money out of BRFC and use for there own business ends, nothing more nothing less...So iam sorry I disagree that these guys are any different to any other big business that invest in football, should it be this way ? well thats another debate. As for kean and if you go to ewood or not, I am one of the people staying away this season but going to some home and alot of away games instead but thats my choice.

Venkytrash says...
7:47am Fri 31 Aug 12

oldblue wrote:
Only1Garner wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
Great signing and a real statement by venkys trying to build bridges. The naysayers on the other hand prefer to whine about Keanochio who will probably get his bacon saved thus ensuring the premier league glory hunters only return if we are promoted. Works for me
Yours Truly
one of the 8000 soon to be more.
Glory hunters my backside, I have had a season ticket for 40 consecutive seasons but not this season, and it has nothing to do wit relegation as I stopped going last Decmber, I cannot support Kean and therefore ill not be back until he has gone, by all meansgo yourself, I wil not criticise youy for that, but do not insultme my calling me a glory hunter
Well said Garner. It is only the pressure applied by those of us who have supported the Rovers for years and years and who have stayed away so far this season that has forced the Venkys to finally spend some decent money on a good prospect. The supporters who have been turning up for games so far this season have been playing into their hands. Bums on seats equals encouragement for Kean and his backers.
Your wrong old blue...

He didn't get sacked last season when the support was still there and we struggled with relegation all season???

I don't think it makes a difference to them how many bums are on seats, Teflon man has some hold on them I'm sure.

You have a choice whether to buy a season ticket and yours was to not buy one, mine was nearly the same as yours! But at the last minute I thought to hell with venkys and kean (no capitals for names as I have no respect for them) I've been at Rovers longer than you and I ain't letting them push me out like they have with the infrastructure!!!

If you're not there your voice cannot be heard? Yes there are other forms of protest and you with a few thousand others have decided to stay away, this lot have rhino skin and whatever we choose to do doesn't affect them so that's why I focus my energy on supporting the blue and white halves on match days, and be honest, do you listen to the commentary on the radio? As most will and they will still be as frustrated as most of us who went....

unclejacklegend says...
7:49am Fri 31 Aug 12

jim 2012 wrote:
A Darener wrote:
DeepRoversFan wrote:
It's first step towards Premier League return.... well done Venky's.....
Yes! But we shouldn't have been in this position in the first place,
and i think the money did not come fron venkys but from
the parachute payments
Of which the first payment is 8 million coincidently, and the other signings from the sales of samba, jones, hoilett, Kalinic ect. Indebted to mrs desai my backside. Good signing though, minus kean we'll be back on MOTD before you know it.

Cumbrian Blue says...
7:52am Fri 31 Aug 12

Old rover wrote:
Only a few days go comments on saying we were never going to sign Rhodes , now hes a fool to come and Kean will ruin him , yes we should have done this last season but better late than never , yes im one of the 8000 , and yes we are lucky to be 3rd with the performances but lets be positive . To be honest most on here will find something to moan about , yes im not big on The Venkys but this is a great signing , and Kean wouldnt be my choice as manager but im there to cheer my team on , hopefully some will come back and cheer them on but if not, thats there choice .
Very well put.

Can't help thinking that Pederson will now play a more important role as Rhodes is a clinical finisher and competent in the air. (Hadn't realised he's 6' 2")

The Pensioner's dead ball delivery will be very important. Rhodes can score with his head. It now seems that we should get some movement up front - something Murphy was exasperated by against Leicester. He was poor in this game, but boy oh boy did his team mates make it harder for him.

Check out You Tube to see Rhodes in action. I am impressed with what I see. Just hope he can live up to the £8m price tag and deliver.

As for service - get CKZ back on the right flank and start stretching the opposition.

bburnrover says...
8:28am Fri 31 Aug 12

Rovers fans should realise that it is a free democratic country and everyone has the choice on what they do with their Saturdays noone should be intimidated. I think we can see that the Venkeys are comitted to getting us back to the Prem even though Mrs Desai needs to reassess her opinion on Kean and put her fondness for him to one side and appoint a proper football manager. The bookies have us as joint favourites we just need as many true Rovers supporters in the ground to make it an extra man situation we just have to ignore Kean because he wont last long if results deteriorate after they have spent so much money.Please remember the club has run at a loss so monies from Samba are took up within the management expences for salaries etc etc.

A Darener says...
8:30am Fri 31 Aug 12

RUinsane wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
Harwoodstblue wrote:
wampam wrote:
hopefully, this signing works out well. good from shabby. but the naysayers who have renewed still do not get it. the boycotters done this, real committed fans for many years who know when they are being hoodwinked,have spoken with their feet and forced a bit of change. to call us boycotters not proper fans is an outrage and when i take my seat at elland road i would prefer to be sat with committed rovers fans ,noisy,boisterous and more loyal than any happy clapper who says us stayaways are rubbish.the lads and lasses who bought season tickets are not fools,they just interpret the way forward differently. i wish they would boycott but that is not going to happen. the fact is that some people are so naffed off with kean,that they will never,ever countenance his position. others can take it. i can't any more. but i will be at elland road shouting the boys on and yes screaming KEAN OUT
Good post, How many of the 8000 (minority) be at Elland Rd. Not many I suspect.
.
One of the 10000 (majority)
How many of the 10000 wil be going to any away matches considering they were going to attend them instead. Funny, our away support hasn't increased at all.
Yours truly
one of the 8000 ( spartans )
Got my ticket, have you ?
.
The majority.
No, I have never said anywhere that I am interested in away games. I support my club and not someone elses.
This is fun isn't it? Are you coming back to ewood with the spartans? I don't mind if you come back like Sergei the meerkat with pie in his face.
Humble pie
Yours truly
one of the 8000 ( become a spartan like me :0) and we can share your pie )
Oh I see, part time supporter eh.
.
I also support my team, away and home, WHEN KEAN HAS GONE. I support my team not Venkys.
.
I'd rather spend my £50 matchday money on my family rather than put it in their pocket.
.
Elland Road next.
.


Regards, One of the majority.
This kind of stand off happens often in battle...........! But as I am a spartan and you are a jibber then I know in the end, I will win and you will come back to ewood, where you will find me, baldie and 8000 other spartans holding the fort for you, whilst you have a gap year like prince Harry.
Yours trully
one of the 8000 ( home guard )
Just a small point. What happened to the Spartans at the end of the battle?
I hope that doesn't happen to you! We will still need your support when the majority win the battle against Kean.

Terrier man says...
8:30am Fri 31 Aug 12

This is fantastic news and a real boost to everyone's morale.

It doesn't get away from the fact that Kean is never going to be good enhough in terms of tactics and man management and he must go as soon as possible or else it will become a wasted opportunity.

Hovis1945 says...
8:53am Fri 31 Aug 12

Barcelona managed by Steve Kean would struggle in the championship!!!

Nuttall Street says...
9:05am Fri 31 Aug 12

Oh yes, Mr Shaw we are all indebted to Mrs Desai. Indebted to her for her incompetence in sending Rovers down to the Championship, indebted to her for firing an excellent manager and appointing a clown, and indebted to her for losing half the fans and all the sponsors. The old bag. You are indebted to her for your cushy job. Me, I hate her. VENKY's OUT!

Lancs - pensioner says...
9:09am Fri 31 Aug 12

sambas girth wrote:
moan moan moan moan moan!!!

undercover dingles love moaning but come december the second when were in the top two and weve sh@ on the bastards below, all the moaners who dont have jobs and are on here well past midnight who post all the negative drivel which gets us NOWHERE! i hope you've all disappeared into thin air and hopefully gone back to burnley, why dont some of you sad c*ts go and get a hobby so we can worry about rovers for you instead, cause your moaning is not helping us one little bit.

we've just signed one of the best players in the league, who will bag 20+ goals given our midfield perform at half their capacity. id go as far as saying he could make a good prem striker if he continues to perform, heard a few clubs enquired about him who are far better teams than us. well worth the investment at 22.

Sorry to be so blunt but, sick of the same people whining and moaning on here, and it is literally every time i read this comments page on each rovers story the same sad, miserable people. If you dont like it that much stay at home with all the so called 'fans', I dont care how long you were a rovers fan or if your grandad wiped ronnie claytons arse when he was a boy, if your not gonna get behind us then your not a true SUPPORTER, maybe some people need to be reminded of the definition of the word.

Instead of reminding us all that your not coming why dont you just keep it to yourselves because its getting rather boring, ill be there at leeds on saturday cheering on my team, end of, i hope you can all join me and help us win, which is what we will be doing, the stigma attached to having a 12th man at home and away is true in any sport with the fans getting behind their team and if we do im pretty sure we'll be well near the top of the league come the end of the season. Forget about kean and venkys, they are clueless, but we have a good team and if we get behind them we can win games and achieve promotion and end up back where we belong.

Rovers till i die!

COYB
Hi Samba it must be hard working in the ticket office, bosses telling you to blog away.
That aside my only problem with your debate is, you are entitled to have an opinion but those who chose to differ are not true supports, how dies that work?
Get in with doing what ever you want to do and leave them who want to carry on boycotting alone, tell your bosses we can spit "new" bloggers a mile off.

handsj14 says...
9:10am Fri 31 Aug 12

ronnie clayton wrote:
For 8 million we could have brought in Berbatov 5million, Park Ji Sun 2 million,and the Fleetwood player that scoring for fun Jamie Vardy for 1 million, for the same cost would you have Rhodes or Berbatov,Park Ji Sung and Jamie Vardy , think they seen a desperate man with a big fat wallet when Keen showed up.
This is a crazy comment. Yes, Berbatov may only cost £5 million in transfer fee but what about wages? He wont want £25-35K a week will he? The same with Park Ji Sung. Also, neither those players would want to drop to the championship. We have maybe paid over the top for Rhodes but I for one will think its good business if he scores 20-25 goals this season.

Lancs - pensioner says...
9:15am Fri 31 Aug 12

Nuttall Street wrote:
Oh yes, Mr Shaw we are all indebted to Mrs Desai. Indebted to her for her incompetence in sending Rovers down to the Championship, indebted to her for firing an excellent manager and appointing a clown, and indebted to her for losing half the fans and all the sponsors. The old bag. You are indebted to her for your cushy job. Me, I hate her. VENKY's OUT!
Very well said my man! Very well said, Thats the problem Shaw like the Venkys think they can treat the average working man like dirt like in the 30s but them days are gone.
Mr Shaw I agree with the above comments the Venkys will need to do a lot more before I say thank you, so stop coming out with more Bullsh!t, leave that to Kean he is the expert.

handsj14 says...
9:19am Fri 31 Aug 12

I would just like to congratulate Huddersfield Town FC on the dignity shown during this transfer. I cannot imagine how difficult it must have been to sell (even for the huge money offered) their prize asset to a fellow championship club. Unlike Mr Kean who happily blabbed to the media that Rhodes was our no.1 target Mr Grayson has remained professional and succint throughout. Its refreshing to see a club run properly! Its only a shame we couldnt have tempted Huddersfield with a few more million for Simon Grayson whilst we were haggling a deal for Rhodes (or even a swap with our inept manager). Then again Huddersfield are not that silly!!!

Wild Rover says...
9:20am Fri 31 Aug 12

handsj14 wrote:
ronnie clayton wrote:
For 8 million we could have brought in Berbatov 5million, Park Ji Sun 2 million,and the Fleetwood player that scoring for fun Jamie Vardy for 1 million, for the same cost would you have Rhodes or Berbatov,Park Ji Sung and Jamie Vardy , think they seen a desperate man with a big fat wallet when Keen showed up.
This is a crazy comment. Yes, Berbatov may only cost £5 million in transfer fee but what about wages? He wont want £25-35K a week will he? The same with Park Ji Sung. Also, neither those players would want to drop to the championship. We have maybe paid over the top for Rhodes but I for one will think its good business if he scores 20-25 goals this season.
But Ronnie the dingle is crazy so the comment fits his M.O

gleechy says...
9:32am Fri 31 Aug 12

Only1Garner wrote:
You can't make it up. James Grant Sports Agency, Rhodes agents value him @ £3.1 million, how come we payed £8m?
PUBLICITY?

handsj14 says...
9:36am Fri 31 Aug 12

Wild Rover wrote:
handsj14 wrote:
ronnie clayton wrote: For 8 million we could have brought in Berbatov 5million, Park Ji Sun 2 million,and the Fleetwood player that scoring for fun Jamie Vardy for 1 million, for the same cost would you have Rhodes or Berbatov,Park Ji Sung and Jamie Vardy , think they seen a desperate man with a big fat wallet when Keen showed up.
This is a crazy comment. Yes, Berbatov may only cost £5 million in transfer fee but what about wages? He wont want £25-35K a week will he? The same with Park Ji Sung. Also, neither those players would want to drop to the championship. We have maybe paid over the top for Rhodes but I for one will think its good business if he scores 20-25 goals this season.
But Ronnie the dingle is crazy so the comment fits his M.O
Its lack of football knowledge!

merlinrabbit says...
9:39am Fri 31 Aug 12

handsj14 wrote:
I would just like to congratulate Huddersfield Town FC on the dignity shown during this transfer. I cannot imagine how difficult it must have been to sell (even for the huge money offered) their prize asset to a fellow championship club. Unlike Mr Kean who happily blabbed to the media that Rhodes was our no.1 target Mr Grayson has remained professional and succint throughout. Its refreshing to see a club run properly! Its only a shame we couldnt have tempted Huddersfield with a few more million for Simon Grayson whilst we were haggling a deal for Rhodes (or even a swap with our inept manager). Then again Huddersfield are not that silly!!!
You obviously missed the radio interview with Grayson a couple of weeks agi

MxMave says...
9:39am Fri 31 Aug 12

OFFLOAD GOODWILLIE!? What planet is Kean/Venkys on? He's clearly our second best striker since nuno gomez cant play 90 mins, kazim richards scores 1 goal in 30 games on average and best is injured.

I'd rather we not have bought Rhodes and kept Goodwillie! Kean has no idea about that kid.

gleechy says...
9:39am Fri 31 Aug 12

eddyo wrote:
gleechy wrote:
So this is a good thing. Having the worst Manager a dodgy defence, and saying we need to break the transfer record with another striker.

Oh well someone had better celebrate, before the Leeds game, because there'll be nothing to celebrate after it, they can play football.
You could be right but what a miserable tw@t you are. Glass half empty? You aint even got a glass mate.
My what a lot of negatives, maybe I should try to quantify my statement for the under tens.

If you had a very good car and the Management system was very faulty, been so for say 18 months, so you got a new turbo, then new brakes suspension ect, your car will be better, but you still have the faulty Management systen in control, which everything has to go through to work properly, now ring any bells ?

And don't ask what a car is, Keep up.

merlinrabbit says...
9:50am Fri 31 Aug 12

Venkytrash wrote:
oldblue wrote:
Only1Garner wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
Great signing and a real statement by venkys trying to build bridges. The naysayers on the other hand prefer to whine about Keanochio who will probably get his bacon saved thus ensuring the premier league glory hunters only return if we are promoted. Works for me
Yours Truly
one of the 8000 soon to be more.
Glory hunters my backside, I have had a season ticket for 40 consecutive seasons but not this season, and it has nothing to do wit relegation as I stopped going last Decmber, I cannot support Kean and therefore ill not be back until he has gone, by all meansgo yourself, I wil not criticise youy for that, but do not insultme my calling me a glory hunter
Well said Garner. It is only the pressure applied by those of us who have supported the Rovers for years and years and who have stayed away so far this season that has forced the Venkys to finally spend some decent money on a good prospect. The supporters who have been turning up for games so far this season have been playing into their hands. Bums on seats equals encouragement for Kean and his backers.
Your wrong old blue...

He didn't get sacked last season when the support was still there and we struggled with relegation all season???

I don't think it makes a difference to them how many bums are on seats, Teflon man has some hold on them I'm sure.

You have a choice whether to buy a season ticket and yours was to not buy one, mine was nearly the same as yours! But at the last minute I thought to hell with venkys and kean (no capitals for names as I have no respect for them) I've been at Rovers longer than you and I ain't letting them push me out like they have with the infrastructure!!!

If you're not there your voice cannot be heard? Yes there are other forms of protest and you with a few thousand others have decided to stay away, this lot have rhino skin and whatever we choose to do doesn't affect them so that's why I focus my energy on supporting the blue and white halves on match days, and be honest, do you listen to the commentary on the radio? As most will and they will still be as frustrated as most of us who went....
Its a tough one I agree. I respect anybodys decision except when those who go claim some sort of higher status as a fan which is simply ridicuous. I do think this shelling out for Rhodes is in part a realisation they need to make a statement to win back support. It won't work in the short term though as its Kean who is the issue and I'm sure they know that. I also think that 8 million is an outrageous price to pay for Rhodes. If it doesn't pay off Kean surely will have to go? I didn't renew. Iv been going nearly 40 years. As it is, I'm suffering I'll health and wouldn't have made the games anyway so its made my decision less painful. I will choose my games this season.

kiwipom73 says...
10:02am Fri 31 Aug 12

Like many I am pleasantly surprised at this signing of Rhodes.
One big positive that I hope pays off for the club and for the Venky,s showing they are prepared to think BIG and think of the future.
I hope there is an instant return on their investment...it has been a hell of a long time coming and hope this points to successful season ahead....sometime it only take one BIG positive decision like this to make it happen.
Of course we are talking about just one player and we will only win promotion with 25 players playing has one.
SAD ABOUT THE CONDUCTOR !!!

THESE NEXT TWO GAMES IN GIVE A GOOD INDICATION WHERE THE TEAM IS HEADING...

handsj14 says...
10:04am Fri 31 Aug 12

merlinrabbit wrote:
handsj14 wrote: I would just like to congratulate Huddersfield Town FC on the dignity shown during this transfer. I cannot imagine how difficult it must have been to sell (even for the huge money offered) their prize asset to a fellow championship club. Unlike Mr Kean who happily blabbed to the media that Rhodes was our no.1 target Mr Grayson has remained professional and succint throughout. Its refreshing to see a club run properly! Its only a shame we couldnt have tempted Huddersfield with a few more million for Simon Grayson whilst we were haggling a deal for Rhodes (or even a swap with our inept manager). Then again Huddersfield are not that silly!!!
You obviously missed the radio interview with Grayson a couple of weeks agi
Grayson clearly was intimating that the way Kean was talking was unprofessional which it was. Grayson had every right to do that. Its exactly the same when Martin Jol commented on the way Clint Dempsey was being hounded by Liverpool

dad-jon123 says...
10:24am Fri 31 Aug 12

What a great signing I am over the moon jordan rhodes take me home to the place were we belong.Cannot wait for the Leeds game .The doom and gloom boys on here will be eating humble pie come may . I just glad I renewed .All the stay awayers who said they are going to go away games instead of the home games why is our allocation not sold out these who moan and groan on here probably never been inside ewood!!

benal13 says...
10:33am Fri 31 Aug 12

dad-jon123 wrote:
What a great signing I am over the moon jordan rhodes take me home to the place were we belong.Cannot wait for the Leeds game .The doom and gloom boys on here will be eating humble pie come may . I just glad I renewed .All the stay awayers who said they are going to go away games instead of the home games why is our allocation not sold out these who moan and groan on here probably never been inside ewood!!
IDIOT!!!!!!!!!!!

benal13 says...
10:45am Fri 31 Aug 12

forever blue and white wrote:
eddyo wrote:
gleechy wrote:
So this is a good thing. Having the worst Manager a dodgy defence, and saying we need to break the transfer record with another striker.

Oh well someone had better celebrate, before the Leeds game, because there'll be nothing to celebrate after it, they can play football.
You could be right but what a miserable tw@t you are. Glass half empty? You aint even got a glass mate.
eddyo, he or she has been at it all day.
Another Rovers (fan)???? we can do without.
Gleechy, go and join Benal, Morst and any other muppet that wants to do nothing but slate Rovers no matter what the subject is
We do not need fans like you
Off down the M65 you trot.
Burnley need fans just like you
from someone who has never had a season ticket or go to ewood you have a lot to say numb NUTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!

Strogbow says...
10:47am Fri 31 Aug 12

bulldogbrfc wrote:
spot on chegwin.... it **** or bust - kean out me & 3 mates back. ( season ticket holder for 30 + years.
Please dont come back fickle fan, talk about the old days with your fickle chums.

ossyrover1 says...
11:11am Fri 31 Aug 12

sambas girth wrote:
moan moan moan moan moan!!!

undercover dingles love moaning but come december the second when were in the top two and weve sh@ on the bastards below, all the moaners who dont have jobs and are on here well past midnight who post all the negative drivel which gets us NOWHERE! i hope you've all disappeared into thin air and hopefully gone back to burnley, why dont some of you sad c*ts go and get a hobby so we can worry about rovers for you instead, cause your moaning is not helping us one little bit.

we've just signed one of the best players in the league, who will bag 20+ goals given our midfield perform at half their capacity. id go as far as saying he could make a good prem striker if he continues to perform, heard a few clubs enquired about him who are far better teams than us. well worth the investment at 22.

Sorry to be so blunt but, sick of the same people whining and moaning on here, and it is literally every time i read this comments page on each rovers story the same sad, miserable people. If you dont like it that much stay at home with all the so called 'fans', I dont care how long you were a rovers fan or if your grandad wiped ronnie claytons arse when he was a boy, if your not gonna get behind us then your not a true SUPPORTER, maybe some people need to be reminded of the definition of the word.

Instead of reminding us all that your not coming why dont you just keep it to yourselves because its getting rather boring, ill be there at leeds on saturday cheering on my team, end of, i hope you can all join me and help us win, which is what we will be doing, the stigma attached to having a 12th man at home and away is true in any sport with the fans getting behind their team and if we do im pretty sure we'll be well near the top of the league come the end of the season. Forget about kean and venkys, they are clueless, but we have a good team and if we get behind them we can win games and achieve promotion and end up back where we belong.

Rovers till i die!

COYB
ooh look another new PR account

ronnie clayton says...
11:31am Fri 31 Aug 12

Wild Rover wrote:
handsj14 wrote:
ronnie clayton wrote:
For 8 million we could have brought in Berbatov 5million, Park Ji Sun 2 million,and the Fleetwood player that scoring for fun Jamie Vardy for 1 million, for the same cost would you have Rhodes or Berbatov,Park Ji Sung and Jamie Vardy , think they seen a desperate man with a big fat wallet when Keen showed up.
This is a crazy comment. Yes, Berbatov may only cost £5 million in transfer fee but what about wages? He wont want £25-35K a week will he? The same with Park Ji Sung. Also, neither those players would want to drop to the championship. We have maybe paid over the top for Rhodes but I for one will think its good business if he scores 20-25 goals this season.
But Ronnie the dingle is crazy so the comment fits his M.O
Wild Rover from our Bengali supporter

mellorb&w says...
11:35am Fri 31 Aug 12

1rover wrote:
welcome jordan .wate till you see the documentry on venkys.kean out .hendry out.
What documentry and when's it on ?

mellorb&w says...
11:35am Fri 31 Aug 12

1rover wrote:
welcome jordan .wate till you see the documentry on venkys.kean out .hendry out.
What documentry and when's it on ?

AndyW says...
11:43am Fri 31 Aug 12

Hah - Kean trying to lay claim to any involvement at all in this transfer.

Well, he did go public with the club's interest, in an underhanded attempt to de-rail Singh's personal project, but clearly it didn't work.

sambas girth says...
12:25pm Fri 31 Aug 12

ossyrover1 wrote:
sambas girth wrote:
moan moan moan moan moan!!!

undercover dingles love moaning but come december the second when were in the top two and weve sh@ on the bastards below, all the moaners who dont have jobs and are on here well past midnight who post all the negative drivel which gets us NOWHERE! i hope you've all disappeared into thin air and hopefully gone back to burnley, why dont some of you sad c*ts go and get a hobby so we can worry about rovers for you instead, cause your moaning is not helping us one little bit.

we've just signed one of the best players in the league, who will bag 20+ goals given our midfield perform at half their capacity. id go as far as saying he could make a good prem striker if he continues to perform, heard a few clubs enquired about him who are far better teams than us. well worth the investment at 22.

Sorry to be so blunt but, sick of the same people whining and moaning on here, and it is literally every time i read this comments page on each rovers story the same sad, miserable people. If you dont like it that much stay at home with all the so called 'fans', I dont care how long you were a rovers fan or if your grandad wiped ronnie claytons arse when he was a boy, if your not gonna get behind us then your not a true SUPPORTER, maybe some people need to be reminded of the definition of the word.

Instead of reminding us all that your not coming why dont you just keep it to yourselves because its getting rather boring, ill be there at leeds on saturday cheering on my team, end of, i hope you can all join me and help us win, which is what we will be doing, the stigma attached to having a 12th man at home and away is true in any sport with the fans getting behind their team and if we do im pretty sure we'll be well near the top of the league come the end of the season. Forget about kean and venkys, they are clueless, but we have a good team and if we get behind them we can win games and achieve promotion and end up back where we belong.

Rovers till i die!

COYB
ooh look another new PR account
shut up you sad pr*ck

77'sss says...
6:19pm Fri 31 Aug 12

As mentioned in an earlier post, defeat against Leeds tomorrow
Leaves Kean on a knife edge against Bristol city defeat there and he goes
But does he? What's to say he justs steps down , but stays as an advisor, and still basically runs the show from a different angle, but yes he is proberbly the worst thing to happen to rovers in the last 30 years
And as fans arguing with each other about true support PATHETIC, go and support the dingles
Support is seeing rovers playing at 64 different grounds being a season ticket holder in the not so good late seventies and eighties ttravelling to Colchester for a Friday night game or just 20 fans going to Swindon on the old ribblesdale coaches, or going to Plymouth, we don't have the right to be in the premiership, just because of what Jack Walker did for us in the 90's, a lot of fans think its a god given right that we belong in the premier league,

walshy2866 says...
9:36pm Fri 31 Aug 12

Rhodes shows we're still able to pull off the odd big signing, but if he don't get the supply he won't score the goals that elevated him to the £8 million bracket. I can't see who is going to supply him?

Anyhow the dingles are very quiet on this one, they're usually busy sticking their noses into stuff that's got nowt to do with them.
£8million is a figure you lot can only dream about. It'd buy all your players, your tinpot ground, the club, and half of that 5hit-hole town its situated in!

Class that he bagged one against the inbreds , then signed for us a few days later, virtually guarantees hero status from day one!

whappen says...
7:53am Sat 1 Sep 12

earwego wrote:
There is to much infighting on here,we are ALL Rovers supporters. We all want the same thing,Premier League football. It wont matter to Venky's ifyou go to watch or you stay away, Kean will be judged on results. Promotion is a must this season and Kean will have to deliver. I believe his tenure will start after the transfer window closes when as Shebby says, he will have the tools(players) to get promotion,if he looks like he is failing he will be out. With Keans record of team selection and tactics,that wont be long. Venky's are demanding promotion this season, and everybody has to deliver. Shebby will have to stand by his words and he will have to deliver just as Kean will have to do the same. Unlike last season this is now about results. Nobody is bigger than the club. Support the team, Allow Kean the good grace to fail by his own decisions,as he surely will. No amount of infighting between fans will make that happen. Going to the match or staying away wont make any difference,its about results. Just my opinion. Before anyone wishes to refer to me as a glory hunter,I have been going to Rovers since 1960,through the good and the bad years. Kean will be removed,make no mistake,Venky's will not waste money.
"Kean will be judged on results"

So why is he still here?

rebsy90 says...
9:46am Sat 1 Sep 12

for all you idiots who decide to booo every game and protest, have you ever thought to yourselves that maybe its you lot who also affect the results of the team! its nonsensical what goes on at every home game, n to be honest embarrasing, the clubs now a laughing stock! were all saying how the team hasnt been playing well, i wouldnt play well when my own fans dont care what goes on the pitch theyd rather fight a losing battle! don't get me wrong i dont want kean there as much as everyone else, but as weve seen we can protest all we want, but its out of our hands! so do everyone, the club, the town and yourselves a favour and get behind the team, otherwise miserable days will be the norm for brfc! all im asking is give the PLAYERS the chance, NOT KEAN OR VENKYS BUT THE PLAYERS a chance to get us back were we belong

The Curator says...
4:52pm Mon 10 Sep 12

baldie wrote:
No chance this would have gone through without Derek Shaw and the new secretary.This is a good sign that things behind the scenes are on the mend.
Have a word with yourself bring back John Williams and co

rover95 says...
11:17pm Sat 22 Sep 12

just one thing left to do. KEAN OUT BABY.

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