[Archived] Nickos (newer) Thread

[PAFELL]

Whether we like it or not, we all have to get behind the team & Ince now for the new season, remember it could have been far worse WWTB or BFS.

Right subject of the week now, Bentley, staying or going?

I agree with your post with regards to the manager and the supporting of the team. I suggest all Rovers fans should ok lets see what Ince can do. It was interesting the Friedel gave his support for Ince last week, who I believe is level headed. Therefore if he can I suggest we should also.

Oh no it will be transfer speculation now.

[Gamst]

I posted about it here;

http://www.brfcs.co.uk/mb/index.php?showto...mp;#entry628362

this morning.

He used to play for Hull City and was crap. left on a freebie. (see link for a couple of opinions of him from other Hull City fans).

As a former st holder at the KC, I can confirm that Andrews is very average. He is certainly not good enough for the prem. He didnt stand out in a very poor city side.

[brfcshabba]

The Keith Andrews link is a case of the media putting two and two together in the same manner for Hughes coming back for Samba, Nelsen, Bentley and Santa Cruz

[Blue n White Rover]

As a former st holder at the KC, I can confirm that Andrews is very average. He is certainly not good enough for the prem. He didnt stand out in a very poor city side.

I remember when Sparky left he was apparently going to take RSC, Bentley, Reid, Warnock and Samba with him. Its just a load of rubbish, whenever a manager is appointed t a new club he is always linked with his former players but rarely happens.

Mourinho's already linked with Drogba and Lampard. Scolari linked with Deco, its just the usaul sh*t that comes out of papers when a new manager is appointed!

[they_think_its_all_rover]

As a former st holder at the KC, I can confirm that Andrews is very average. He is certainly not good enough for the prem. He didnt stand out in a very poor city side.

Where abouts did you used to sit?

A good comment I've read regarding this is;

"People often improve a lot when moving up the leagues, not many do it when dropping down."

[PAFELL]

I wonder if by appointing Ince, JW and the board thought this might halt the takeover talks?

How? We don't know anything about the takeover talks as yet - unless Nicko has posted something on here that I have missed.

[greggyk]

No doubt some hard hitting opinions from Gally

I was right...apparently the fans have been really excited about the arrival of Ince????

[roverfanuk]

Just wanted to say 4 things with regard to the Ince appointment really:

1- Give Ince a chance, allot of us were upset when little old Mark Hughes was appointed, and he suprised us all...

2- Brad has thrown his support in for Ince, if Brad shows his support we should too

3- It was mentioned i think yesterday, that Ince had contacted Roque to make sure he knew he would be in his plans, and that he was a very important member of the squad. Is this true Nicko?

4- Last but not least, is anyone else curious about Bentley's reaction to this appointment. I really hope Bentley chooses his time to hand in his transfer request when Ince is in a really bad mood about his missis's cooking or something!

Also, Nicko, didnt you say their was a snippet of information with regard to the takeover? I purchased the Sunday People this morning, and couldn't find anything at all!

[Blue n White Rover]

Ince Not Afraid To dish out the hairdryer

[Gamst]

Where abouts did you used to sit?

A good comment I've read regarding this is;

I sat in the west stand im afraid. As I dont live locally anymore I only get to a few games a season, but when I get to matches I sit in the south stand now. South stand at Boothferry too.

[dj54nna]

MEH.

[ThatRabbitsDynamite]

How? We don't know anything about the takeover talks as yet - unless Nicko has posted something on here that I have missed.

This is true, we don't know anything about a takeover. I was really just throwing out mischievous speculation that the person(s) possibly in a takeover would sour on the appointment and therefore - NO Takeover.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Thoroughly underwhelmed with this appointment, Ray Mathias ? We'd be better of with Johnny Mathis. If the members of his board are anything to go by a deeply unpopular choice- our first few games will be crucial now.

[Rovermatt]

Only Rovers could aim so small-time. This has disaster stamped all over it. A long season beckons.

[1864roverite]

I dont really know what to think about this appointment. Part of me thinks it will be a good thing part of me thinks it is doom and gloom for a season.

He will definately have the will to win going for him and will instill this even more into the squad.

His ego will be bigger than any Rovers player ego, I am certain of that.

As a player, I despised Hughes as he always scored against us but as a Rovers player and then manager I fully supported him. With Ince, I hated him as much as I hate fergie and burnley especially when he scored that goal in the 99th minute at mould t to equalise against us.

I will get behind the new management team and give them my full support.

After all, we are ROVERS

[Roversider]

Please could we at least,have a decent scout to help ince with who he wants to sign.

Don't we still have the same scouting structure that was available to Hughes?

[revolutionrock!]

Oh no.

Bad bad season coming right up

[John]

I am really keen on knowing on who his back room staff will be....

[modes98]

I am really keen on knowing on who his back room staff will be....

Ditto. Hoping for some steady hands to guide him through.

[Anti-Dingle-Brigade]

The pre-season tournament has probably worked out to be perfect timing, gives Ince a chance to suss out every player and start running things his way in time for the start of the season.

[Blackpool_Rover]

well im confident

[RovertheHill]

Anyone else reckon there will be no shades of grey with this appointment - he'll either be very good like Hughes or absolutely dreadful.

I hope it's the former

[SamTheShrew]

im intrigued to know where the board see us finishing next season, or where they expect us 2

[vintageadidas]

Give him a chance. I and many were not that thrilled with the appointment of MH 4 years ago.

But as stated, his backroom staff is key as Bowen et al certainly helped MH achieve what he did at BRFC.

[RibbleValleyRover]

im intrigued to know where the board see us finishing next season, or where they expect us 2

It will be interesting to hear what they think.

For me we are looking to stabilise the team, particularly if we end up losing a few key players. I would expect us to not be anywhere near Uefa Cup qualification but also not get involved in the relegation fight. So around mid table, 12th-15th probably.