[Archived] Venky's Set To Discuss Transfer Policy

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Published: Tuesday, 7 December 2010

Venky's Set To Discuss Transfer Policy

BRFCS News Editorial Comment

Reports in the local and national media have suggested that Rovers' owners Venky's are due to meet representatives of sports agency Kentaro to discuss Rovers' transfer policy and budget for the January transfer window prior to discussing this with manager Sam Allardyce.

If this meeting has the blessing of chairman John Williams and, more importantly, manager Sam Allardyce, then there is nothing for Rovers fans to worry about. However, if it does not, then this has the potential to become a major problem between the club's existing management structure and new owners Venky's. Prior to the takeover, reports suggesting that Kentaro would be involved in all major decisions regarding the management of the club were dismissed as "wide of the mark". And, after the takeover, the documents and statements released seemed to indicate that there would be continuity in terms of how the club was managed.

However, if Kentaro are involved in dictating transfer policy, then it could represent a nightmare scenario whereby our manager does not have the ultimate say in which players are bought and sold. This is not an entirely novel approach as it is a policy widely used on the continent in Europe and in many cases it is very successful. For Rovers, however, this would be a journey into uncharted territory and would represent a considerable departure from accepted practice.

Such involvement also begs the question of whether this kind of arrangement would be acceptable to someone like Sam Allardyce, who likes to control all facets of the football side of the club. Another question that it raises is how unbiased would the advice from football agents be? Surely it would be only natural for Kentaro to recommend players who are registered with them over other players. But would that not represent a conflict of interest in some shape or form?

At the moment, we can only speculate and pose questions. However, with meetings taking place in India this week, we may know very soon how this is going to affect the future management of the club. We await news of the outcome of these meetings with great interest.

[BuckyRover]

Unbelievable

[True Blue & White]

Unbelievable

The dictionary definition version of that word, yes

[BuckyRover]

Exactly what I was alluding to. This is not news (maybe the tabloid definition)

[True Blue & White]

Fair play Bucky, wasn't sure.....

You have a point though, BRFCS News has always been confirmed factual stories, not a partial story with speculation making up the bulk of it.

"To be fair, it does say its an "BRFCS Editorial Comment" piece rather than a "News" piece."

Point taken

[HemelRover]

To be fair, it does say its an "BRFCS Editorial Comment" piece rather than a "News" piece.

[BuckyRover]

To be fair the poster is called "BRFCS News". I don't think a caveat afterwards will suffice

[TimmyJimmy]

Unbelievable

The dictionary definition version of that word, yes

"There's none so blind as they that won't see." Where on earth do you think this stuff is coming from? Have a guess. Do you really think that people just get off on posting baseless rumour? There's a bit of heat going on behind the scenes everyone knows it. You should put all our minds at rest and share with us the reasons why you maintain it's "Unbelievable". If you haven't got anything then why shoot the people who are trying to tell you something.

[Ozz]

Unbelievable

Based in Leeds, says Unbeleivable...It's Kammy.

(Not to be confused with Kamy, who is to be confused with BRFCS News bunny)

[Drummer Boy]

It is possible the new owners are consulting with the advisors who worked with them on the takeover about transfer policy options (loan/lease/purchase/agency etc.) to get best value from their investment before discussing specific players with the Manager.

If I'd just spent £43m, knew relatively little about the industry and was about to spend a further significant amount I would be consulting with as many trusted stakeholders as possible.

Possible storm in a teacup? They could give the UK management a call to let them know what they are doing and why, I suppose - if they have not already.

[USABlue]

That whole set up smacks of conflict of interest, or is it just me

[Wilky]

Along as we get £££ to spend them what's the issue?

[philipl]

That whole set up smacks of conflict of interest, or is it just me

No, far from it being just you.

[BuckyRover]

No, far from it being just you.

But nobody that matters

[daveoftherovers]

I take it that this conversation didn't go too well then?

[Paul]

<br />I take it that this conversation didn't go too well then?<br />

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BBC are reporting Allardyce and Venky's never met.

[John]

Obviously the meeting last week was the final nail in the coffin? Presume they also lined up Sam's replacement then too....

[philipl]

BBC are reporting Allardyce and Venky's never met.

Apart from a hello hand shake, that is the case.

[daveoftherovers]

Apart from a hello hand shake, that is the case.

Well that isn't on then is it?

[Herbie6590]

From the Daily Telegraph

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/blackburn-rovers/8199407/Sam-Allardyce-sacked-by-Blackburn-Rovers.html

"Concerns were raised among senior figures within the club over the standard of some of the players that have been proposed to Allardyce as possible acquisitions in January, when Blackburn are expected to have no more than £6 million to spend on new signings."

[allanncd]

I suspect the Telegraph have the right story. Venkys will put in a nonentity yes-man who will uncomplainingly accept whatever players are given to him by an agency that banks a fat commission. These people are total idiots as this will consign the club to relegation and oblivion. It is beyond belief that anyone would invest £46m in such a venture. But sadly these people have no clue about the Premier League anymore than I could run one of their chicken farms without wiping it out in a month.

[slough_rover]

I suspect the Telegraph have the right story. Venkys will put in a nonentity yes-man who will uncomplainingly accept whatever players are given to him by an agency that banks a fat commission. These people are total idiots as this will consign the club to relegation and oblivion. It is beyond belief that anyone would invest £46m in such a venture. But sadly these people have no clue about the Premier League anymore than I could run one of their chicken farms without wiping it out in a month.

Wow you really win nonsensical post of the decade. Just because we've sacked the manager we're doomed to go down? Please, at least wait and see before projecting armageddon.

[bigbrandjohn]

Interesting angle from the Guardian. Fairly plausible.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/dec/13/sam-allardyce-sacked-blackburn-rovers?

[47er]

Nicko------I realise you are tucked up in bed now but when you get up can you resolve a contradiction in your reporting? You've told us that the new owners will make more than the originally reported 5m available for January transfers but in your latest Mirror report you stated Sam was trying to buy

Carlton Cole, Charlie Adams etc after being told there was "no money" available in January. What's the state of play?

[philipl]

Wow you really win nonsensical post of the decade. Just because we've sacked the manager we're doomed to go down? Please, at least wait and see before projecting armageddon.

Sadly, your's is the nonsense post.

Nicko------I realise you are tucked up in bed now but when you get up can you resolve a contradiction in your reporting? You've told us that the new owners will make more than the originally reported 5m available for January transfers but in your latest Mirror report you stated Sam was trying to buy

Carlton Cole, Charlie Adams etc after being told there was "no money" available in January. What's the state of play?

There is no money