[Archived] Marquee signing

[Jimmy612]

But the club are working on ‘solid, experience premier league type’ signings – or do you think Charlie Adam, RSC etc are just gimmicks too??….The marquee signing is just the marketing tool to help us tap into new markets and grow our brand (aswell as Venkys) and to grow our revenue streams.

It helps when trying to make it big in other parts of the world if you have players who they already love in other countries….even experienced players like Scott Parker or Darren Bent wouldn’t do that…you need a big name to do that – a Ronaldinho, Beckham, Honda, Park etc.

As for the ‘move over city’ comment – if you want TOP CLASS players who bring with them MASSIVE income opportunities then you have to pay them MUCH bigger wages & fees.

I think you may find a huge difference in wage packets when discussing Ronaldinho and Beckham, to the likes of Honda and Park (particularly when he first signed for United).

I would also hasten to add you might get more out of those two than you would out of a Brazilian with no intention to play for a club apart from a last payday.

From what I hear this Honda is a decent player, who I assume still has alot to prove.. Unlike Ronaldinho.

I fear that, as i mentioned above, its a marquee signing, or no signings.

Publicity is the priority for Venkys (they're business people, not football fans)

I think you have misunderstood the city comment. I merely meant that Venkys want to make a statement, as City did with the Robinho signing. Unfortunately as we all know we are now comparing two football clubs worlds apart with their respective aspirations. Then again according to Mrs Desai we should be competing with them to take fourth spot

[Torgeir]

Donovan or Honda, those are the only two remotely realistic. Maybe Forlan too but he wouldn't generate the same interest I think...

[rog of the rovers]

Francesco Totti

He's leaving roma.

Possibly the most over rated player of all time!

[steo]

Donovan is going nowhere until La Galaxy win the mls title.

[AJW]

I'm struggling to come up with another player who could an extra 5k on our home attendences outside of Becks and Ronnie.......

[steo]

What's the point in signing beckham for 8 games?how will that help us?

[Stuart]

Well if any of the Venkys read this mb, then it's only a matter of time until we lodge a bid for Luca Toni.

[steo]

What is the obsession with Luca Toni,last i heard ac milan were interested,he's slow and lazier than berbatov.

[DE.]

I don't care about 'marquee signings'. All I want is a couple of good footballers to replace the dross we have to field every week. Our owners aren't rich enough to secure the kind of talent that is being spoken of on here. They should be rich enough however to bring in the quality that we so desperately need.

Pretty much my feelings on the matter as well.

Though if Venky's do want to get anywhere near the top 5 they're going to need to make a 'marquee' signing in order to boost the club's profile.

Problem is I can't think of a single player willing and available to come here who is on that level. Dinho was probably the best chance we had and even he was a long shot. Beckham won't come here, either.

[67splitscreen]

Should this topic not be renamed the Bivouac signing.

No one comes close to the overall package that was Ronnie, both on the outlay and return.

Ronaldo would be the closest but he's already on his third pair of flip-flops.

[tonyoz]

I don't care about 'marquee signings'. All I want is a couple of good footballers to replace the dross we have to field every week. Our owners aren't rich enough to secure the kind of talent that is being spoken of on here. They should be rich enough however to bring in the quality that we so desperately need.

Hmm, the bookies reckon that we are unlikely to spend more than 5 million on any one player. Whenever past managers have had similar amounts to spend they found it very difficult to uncover anyone to excite the fans. Allardyce ran down so many blind alleys until, with some desperation I reckon, he splurged 6m on Kalinic. Ince ended up with Grella - a smack of desperation about that one too. Hughes had less to spend but remember the Mido saga? He had to make do with flawed individuals..........but he was a master at that thankfully.

I await the unveilings prior to the QPR match with interest.

[Teacup]

Michael Owen

[Inta Beaver]

Possibly the most over rated player of all time!

Over rated? Totti is quality!

[Nelsta]

I'd rather have Del Piero, But like all names we could mention we'd have no chance.

[MarkBRFC71]

Francesco Totti

He's leaving roma.

Would be an awesome signing - surprised he's leaving Roma though? Thought he was pretty much the main man there?

[Mr. E]

Torres is welcome if he wants to step up a level.

[deftangel]

I'd rather have Del Piero, But like all names we could mention we'd have no chance.

That is a good shout if he wanted to play in the PL in his career. With money, would be achieveable I think although Juve are doing well in Seria A this year last time I looked.

On the other thread, best ideas I could come up with were Raul and Thierry Henry. The former being quite achievable if you ask me but again, not a Ronaldinho.

[steo]

I HATE henry with a passion.

[Steve Moss]

Donovan or Honda, those are the only two remotely realistic. Maybe Forlan too but he wouldn't generate the same interest I think...

I agree with these three. But in light of their focus on Maradona and Ronaldinho, their sponsorship of Brazil soccer, and their business interests in Brazil, it appears that Venkys wants a South American celebrity for their own purposes. That makes Forlan or someone like him more likely. Or maybe Pele as chief scout?

Though I think with the money they had on offer for Ronaldinho, Venkys could get Donovan and Honda, or close to it.

I'm struggling to come up with another player who could an extra 5k on our home attendences outside of Becks and Ronnie.......

I think assembling a squad which was genuinely challenging for a top 6 finish would have the same result.

I HATE henry with a passion.

I don't care for him either. And I think for the same money you'd get Donovan or Honda.

[steo]

Think everyone would want to see donovan at ewood but he will not leave La Galaxy unti they win the mls.

Honda would be a great signing as would players like lukas Podolski and bojan.

[Iceman]

Juninho Percambucano, only because his free kicks are wicked!

Hidoteshi Nakata

Jay Jay Okocha

Filipo Inzaghi

Allessandro Del Piero

Pablo Aimar

Riquelme

Marcos Senna

i dont have a clue if the 1st 2 are still playing though

Juninho Percambucano, only because his free kicks are wicked!

Hidoteshi Nakata

Jay Jay Okocha

Filipo Inzaghi

Allessandro Del Piero

Pablo Aimar

Riquelme

Marcos Senna

i dont have a clue if the 1st 2 are still playing though

[jonv]

Robbie Fowler please.

[Iceman]

make an offer for Kaka, plesse Venkys

3 players has to be Honda, Suarez and perhaps Forlan

other names

Fredi Kanoute

Llorente

Robben

Hulk

jeez, i never thought i would mention these names, in the knowing that we perhaps might be able to sign them.

[Wilky]

The problem is, we are Blackburn rovers, the world of football is against us, money is against us, players wages is against us transfer and agent fees are against us...

If we but a bid in for kaka for £50 mill then we would be out bid in seconds by man city or some other team that has a lot more than venkys have...

So we will never get some high name celebrity world class pansy wanting 100k plus a week.... just won't happen...

Now, we know that... bout time venkys learnt that.. its the transfer market they are playing in, not the chicken market...

[john.leigh]

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