[Archived] New Rovers Boss

[roversam]

Personally Lambert would be my choice

[bob fleming]

I think someone misheard Venkatesh Rao. He said 'the' chairman and not 'a' chairman.

The chap is not the clearest of speakers, I have to confess.

Having said that I can;t remember any Trustees having the balls to go on radio and explain what was going on for the previous decade or so.

And with statements like we're reading left right and centre (e.g. The Pune Mirror) then I really wouldn't bother.

I'm worried. How can they sack a manager who has been working without a budget and who was odds on for keeping us up? Admittedly the football has been crap to watch, at times, for a while, but what do they expect? Sam surely deserved the chance to spend the money and improve the squad and the quality of football on offer. Mind you, this time last week some were warning about the potential fall out of the Kentaro / Venky's transfer planning meeting. Obviously nothing to worry about there was there? "I'm sure Sam will be able to sign who he wants", "they're just advising". Head in sand please.

So we may well be going into the second half of the season with a complete unknown in charge? How anyone can consider that to be a good idea is beyond me. Then again we may appoint someone "in two months". My money would therefore be on Bob Houghton, he could keep his current job on a part time basis, raise the clubs profile in India, shift some blue and white halved chickens etc. Magic.

Then again I also read that we're after someone young, dynamic and British. Well that's (also) knackered it.

"Grayson, Lambert, Boothroyd" - that's just the world's shittest cigarette brand isn't it?

Maradona has been mentioned!? I can't see anything going wrong with that one.

Then again, again, maybe Steve Keen is the man?! Let's all hope so and that there's nothing to worry about at all. 4-4-2 anyone?

[den]

You're the one trolling den.

You may not agree with the decision to can Allardyce but it might turn out to be a bold and correct decision depending on who we get in, or if Kean turns out to be a gem.

Really Simon?

There's nothing bold or correct about sacking a manager within a month and having no idea who they're going to replace him with, it's just plain stupid. It "might" turn out OK, but it's one hell of a gamble that didn't need taking. I'm amazed that you support that.

[tony gale's mic]

If Kean does well then keeping him on and bringing in Maradonna as a figurehead could be a masterstroke IMO.

Also does every one of your posts HAVE TO CONTAIN A STATEMENT IN CAPITALS?????

So firstly that's an IF our current manager who has never managed in the Premier League before does well. Considering the vast majority of "good coaches" have failed when they've been promoted to a Premier League job, let alone ones with a generallly ######-poor squad like ours. And by "does well" do we mean finishing around 10th like Sam did, arguably over achieving? Because surely if we're going to fire a manager with a proven track record then that's what we should be looking for. Or do we mean just beating relegation this season, which arguably is now what we'll settle for.

And secondly this "figurehead" stuff is nonsense. What would he even do?! Maradona's a proud man, if he's down as manager he'll want control over the tactics etc. He can't just be a "figurehead" or else we might as well have him as the mascot leading the team out every Saturday. And if he does end up being the manager like the owners seem to want...well..we're surely screwed. Unless the owners pump in 30 million or so ensuring we buy players that are good enough to at least overcome a terrible tactician and stay in the league.

[den]

I value den's contribution, but he is prone to a bit of a troll when he gets a bee in his bonnet.

140 odd posts on the Kalinic thread are evidence to that.

and every one of them right?

[T4E]

Quite possibly yes. But 1 post saying he's crap is better than 140 all saying the same.

[den]

point taken.

[Miker]

We were more of a joke after the United result than we are today, most neutrals are glad Sam has gone and wouldn't want him near their club.

Maybe that would be a fair point, except for the fact that I have about zero respect for those neutrals, most of which probably hate Sam because he had made their precious teams drop points at some point while either in charge of us or Bolton. On the other hand, I have much respect for Sam for the way he went about his job and his contribution to football and this league both as a personality and a tactician.

[RevidgeBlue]

Really Simon?

There's nothing bold or correct about sacking a manager within a month and having no idea who they're going to replace him with, it's just plain stupid. It "might" turn out OK, but it's one hell of a gamble that didn't need taking. I'm amazed that you support that.

The Rao's have replaced a manager they didn't feel was the right person to take the Club forward long term. As owners that's entirely their prerogative. As it was Jack's when he canned the also relatively successful Don McKay.

As for my own feelings I'm completely indifferent to Sam's departure. I'm neither gutted he's left (e.g. Hughes) absolutely over the moon he's left (e.g. Souness) or downright relieved he's left (e.g. Ince) I don't believe there is no-one out there who can't at the very least least steer us into 10th to 15th place (SAm) and play attractive football at the same time.

So from my perspective maybe the Rao's are onto something. Time will tell.

[King Kenny's Magic]

So firstly that's an IF our current manager who has never managed in the Premier League before does well. Considering the vast majority of "good coaches" have failed when they've been promoted to a Premier League job, let alone ones with a generallly ######-poor squad like ours. And by "does well" do we mean finishing around 10th like Sam did, arguably over achieving? Because surely if we're going to fire a manager with a proven track record then that's what we should be looking for. Or do we mean just beating relegation this season, which arguably is now what we'll settle for.

And secondly this "figurehead" stuff is nonsense. What would he even do?! Maradona's a proud man, if he's down as manager he'll want control over the tactics etc. He can't just be a "figurehead" or else we might as well have him as the mascot leading the team out every Saturday. And if he does end up being the manager like the owners seem to want...well..we're surely screwed. Unless the owners pump in 30 million or so ensuring we buy players that are good enough to at least overcome a terrible tactician and stay in the league.

A good coach under a figure head did the trick before i.e. Kenny and Ray...however lightening doesn't usually strike twice in the same place

[den]

The Rao's have replaced a manager they didn't feel was the right person to take the Club forward long term. As owners that's entirely their prerogative. As it was Jack's when he canned the also relatively successful Don McKay.

You keep giving me answers to questions I haven't asked.

[EWOODACE1]

the new owners are saying that they are talking to a chairman over the manager they want so this would tell us that it is someone currently employed.

cant really think who it could be that would attract them this much

[Balwer]

The Rao's have replaced a manager they didn't feel was the right person to take the Club forward long term. As owners that's entirely their prerogative. As it was Jack's when he canned the also relatively successful Don McKay.

As for my own feelings I'm completely indifferent to Sam's departure. I'm neither gutted he's left (e.g. Hughes) absolutely over the moon he's left (e.g. Souness) or downright relieved he's left (e.g. Ince) I don't believe there is no-one out there who can't at the very least least steer us into 10th to 15th place (SAm) and play attractive football at the same time.

So from my perspective maybe the Rao's are onto something. Time will tell.

Jack replaced McKay with Dalglish, and he spent a lot of money on both the club and the players. Until Venkys show any sign of doing something similar it's a bit insulting to draw parallels between the two.

[tony gale's mic]

A good coach under a figure head did the trick before i.e. Kenny and Ray...however lightening doesn't usually strike twice in the same place

Kenny was a lot more than just a figurehead, don't forget he'd done a good job at Liverpool before us too. And Ray proved that whilst he was a great coach he wasn't a great manager, so clearly Kenny did a hell of a lot more than just be the "figurehead".

[LeftWinger]

the new owners are saying that they are talking to a chairman over the manager they want so this would tell us that it is someone currently employed.

cant really think who it could be that would attract them this much

Please read the thread before posting.

[Mercer]

Scary times, however, not unusual in the commercial world where owners and directors want to appoint their 'own' people who they feel they can trust and empathise with.

Is Kean up to it in the 'short term' - not at all sure as I know little about him other than his record at previous clubs which isn't sparkling. He needs to get off to a flier on Saturday and I'd go as far as to say that the outcome of that match could determine our destiny this season.

If it was my business, I'd go for one of two outstanding young talents - Coyle or Lambert.

Additionally, what will messrs Williams & Finn now do to keep their day filled given the 'brothers' & Kentaro ?

[AggyBlue]

Additionally, what will messrs Williams & Finn now do to keep their day filled given the 'brothers' & Kantaro ?

Just wait for dust to settle

[brian_gallagher85]

Hopefully we aren't using the following in our search

[47er]

The Rao's have replaced a manager they didn't feel was the right person to take the Club forward long term. As owners that's entirely their prerogative. As it was Jack's when he canned the also relatively successful Don McKay.

As for my own feelings I'm completely indifferent to Sam's departure. I'm neither gutted he's left (e.g. Hughes) absolutely over the moon he's left (e.g. Souness) or downright relieved he's left (e.g. Ince) I don't believe there is no-one out there who can't at the very least least steer us into 10th to 15th place (SAm) and play attractive football at the same time.

So from my perspective maybe the Rao's are onto something. Time will tell.

I think you'll find Jack had the PERFECT replacement manager lined up.

[Torgeir]

soapy tit w4nk?

[47er]

Nice comment from one of our former players (from BBC)

Former Blackburn captain Tim Sherwood is also being linked with the job but says he is content working as assistant coach to Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp.

"I'm happy learning under the best manager you could possibly have at the moment," said Sherwood.

"I'm busy gaining my qualifications at a great club but who knows when new opportunities arise? I have not been approached but 100% I want to be a manager.

"Blackburn are a great club, a fantastic club, the best club I've ever played for, even if they were not the biggest."

[LeftWinger]

Hopefully we aren't using the following in our search

Aren't those adds targeted based on your search history?

[Gav]

soapy tit w4nk?

:lol:

[n033y]

I have supported the Rovers since the late 70's , and though I backed the appointment of Sam after the debacle of Ince , I initially was relieved when he was sacked.

I hate the way we play.

Never under Smith , Iley, Pickering , Kendall, Saxton , Mackay, Dalglish, Harford, Kidd, Hodgson, Souness, Hughes or even Ince have I struggled to motivate myself to go to watch the team. I have really struggled to do this under Sam, despite (or especially) because I have 2 young sons who I am introducing to the game (and Rovers) , and I dont want to teach them them that long ball and cheating (Diouff against Fulham) is good.

I am generally a 'glass half full man', and was hoping that somebody was lined up so that we could splash the cash in January.

Reading the LET and listening to our new owners today however , has left me feeling cold. I fear we are in the hands of naive amateurs with good intentions.

KRIS BOYD & GIOVANNI FFS!

If our new new owners are reading this can I please plead for a sensible appointment, my wish list would include:_

1. Grayson - I really rate the work he has done with BPool & Leeds

2. Holloway - Fantastic job he has done , fantastic personality , what a ride he would give us.

3. Chris Hughton - Fantastic job done at Newcastle, a very dignified and humble man who demands respect.

Granted , these people would not be big impact global names , that would impact our brand name across the globe , but we would play better football and I think we should be going for the 'slow burn', gradually improving our image. (dramatically improving our brand of football.)

THEY WOULD HOWEVER REQUIRE A SIGNIFICANT CASH INJECTION.

Sam's sacking was unfair given the job he has done. The negative reaction to it from the majority of Rovers fans has reflected this. I dont however believe we would ever play attractive football under his management.

Apologies if this post is rambling, but I needed to get it off my chest and have had a few wines!

[BuckyRover]

The resident journo does not think that the Boyd/Geovanni link is true. I think he described it as mischief making by another party.

Make of that what you will