[Archived] Steve Kean

[yoda]

If we are 2 or 3 down on Monday night I don't think there will be any hope of keeping a lid on the protests. Ultimately, Mrs Desai, her brothers, her advisors and her puppet Steve Kean, have brought all this upon themselves. Personally, I am angry and saddened that a club I have supported for 50 years has been brought to its knees by the inept management of Desai and Kean. If hearing "We want our Rovers back" and "Venkys Out" upsets Desai and her brothers - tough. It's nothing compared to the upset that most supporters have felt these past three months.

excellent post again Parsonblue

[Kelbo]

thats not what you said! read your own post! this is what you said

"in JWs words 'we used to get on well but since he became manager, we hardly speak'

oh and zaccarius is from the bible.. not me and im not jewish or religious before you use any of that against me

I stated from memeory, not 100% correct but that was just one piece I found, there will be others, other Members understood the concept of what I posted, you never ever apologise and as you state the bible, remember this, it preludes the coming iof Elijah,'For your thought are not my thoughts, neither are my ways your ways' says the Lord.

So, if you wish to have a debate with me on the bible PM me and I'll wipe the floor with you on that but not on this message board which you seem to want to argue rather than debate, whilst my words may not have been 100% accurate, the sky sports snippit I posted said exactly what I wanted to say, which was for some reason Kean and Williams hardly spoke when Kean became manager, I wonder why that was? maybe you could argue with yourself in an empty room on that one, in fact you really need to have a word with yourself!!

And I dont need to paint pretty pictures to argue the fact either.

[steo]

I honestly can't believe anyone can have any support for our useless manager,our style under him has not improved it's prob got worse,the only positive has been the emergence of junior hoilett,judging by the report in the LET kean is going nowhere and the likelihood is we are going down and with kean in charge it wouldnt surprise me if we continued down through the leagues,a combination of venkys and kean are destroying our club.i hate both with a passion,my only hope is maybe nelsen can lift the players coz i have no faith in steve kean.venkys hoping to get into europe next season you're havin a laugh! But it's not funny anymore we are in big big trouble.

[bluebruce]

Steve Kean hospitalised- exclusive!

Blackburn Rovers manager Steve Kean's life hangs in the balance tonight after a severe beating by disgruntled Rovers fans. Outnumbered ten-to-one, Rovers' very own Eggman suffered numerous cracks to his shel- er, head, which was damaged for the first time since it was birthed from Mother Venky's plumed posterior. Despite losing ten pints of yolk and surviving only by means of life support machines and an incubator, Kean remains remarkably upbeat.

"I'm not particularly worried, no. It was a fight of two halves. In the first half second, I thought I was by far the better fighter, and if only my fist had fluked into all their faces off the back of that chicken's arse as it passed by, I'm sure I could have dealt them a blow from which they would never recover."

When quizzed about his chances of survival after being told by doctors that he has a day to live, Superthinker replied, "No no, everything will definitely be alright. I'm certain that if I remain thinking positively, my brain haemorrhages will recede and the obliterated left side of my face will return."

It was reported that Kean had rejected the services of the Infirmary's top life support machine and doctor, claiming that they were not focussed on the task at hand, having been recently utilised abroad in successfully saving somebody from the very brink of death.

Asked about this, Kean opined, "I just felt that, as excellently as they have been performing internationally, I'd be better served by a cow's arse for a life support machine, and by having Jason Roberts and Benjani both repeatedly attempt to strike it with a banjo. Roque Santa Cruz will be over shortly to join them, when he has finished doing his hair and breaking his ankles walking to the hospital."

Rovers' owners Venkys also remained optimistic about Kean's chances of survival. "Steve Kean is like my son," remarked Anuradha Desai, "And it has been that way since he popped out of my quivering sphincter. There is no chance he can die. He is a man more than capable of survival. I mean Champions League. No, survival. Actually, midtable. But we'll settle for the Champions League. Or better. Look, when will this start selling more chicken?"

When her brother Balaji Rao was questioned about a potential future replacement, he stated, "There is absolutely no way "Stevey Kean" can die, so we do not need to consider this. The man is too great a thinker. He makes Einstein look like Vinjay with brain damage. Did you know he is currently perfecting a time machine, and a formula for turning chicken **** into football trophies? Well, that was what he told us in India anyway, and it was our basis for hiring him, as well as the budget he has been given."

Despite being shown graphic pictures of Kean's injuries, Barry White continued, "I doubt that these punches to his head can have done much damage. The man has a cerebellum the size of Ewood Park. No moron who supports this club could have done more than scrape the tip of the iceberg that is his vast brain. I can call them morons right? This is off the record? But, if he DID somehow die, we would not need to replace him. His intellect is such that it spans the ages, so he could manage our team for the next few centuries from beyond the grave. Of course, on the off chance I am wrong, we would appoint the biggest name we can find."

The bookies favourite for Kean's successor is Apu Nahasapeemapetilon as player/manager, simultaneously accomplishing Venky's key aims of a big name and the first Indian in the English Premier League.

[Roversider]

Firstly, we are in trouble - but we aren't relegated yet.

Secondly, there is absolutely no indication that there is an intention of the owners getting rid of Steve Kean - time to accept that.

Thirdly, the fans do not 'own' the club - that used to be the Walker Trust now it is Venky's.

All of these are irrefutable facts, as is that everyone posting here cares deeply about Rovers. Do I think there should be an inquest into this season and the decisions made by the owners and the manager? Heck yes! Do I think it should be when the season is over? Heck yes!

In the meantime I intend to support every aspect of the team including the manager, we are up against it and the only fans who will be celebrating Rovers fans turning this into 5 games of personal anguish are at Bloomfield Road, the DW, Upton Park and Molyneux.

I don't hold out a lot of hope that Rovers fans won't choose to chant Kean out during or before the next game or any of those after. I really don't think that any of that will be a positive help to the team, it may make people feel better but that is all and it will be short-lived.

Finally, if you dislike Kean then fine, but some of the poison being sent his way reflects very badly on the individuals choosing to be so personal. If Rovers get relegated (which will fill me with great sadness) life will go on and we will need to carry on. I desperately want Steve Kean to be successful at Rovers, not to see him fail. We are now into a five game season, still in with a shout.

[bluebruce]

Let me know whether you think Steve Kean being beaten up and hospitalised is a good idea or is this supposed to be funny?

Bit sad if you ask me.

Lighten up.

[Roversider]

Lighten up.

Desperately sorry, I now realise that it is the most talented piece of writing since Oscar Wilde departed this Earth. You have such wit and humour that I must prostrate myself in your presence.

I stand corrected, it isn't tasteless to suggest Steve Kean was beaten up providing it is in a 'funny' story.

Must stop rolling about on the floor laughing.

[bluebruce]

Desperately sorry, I now realise that it is the most talented piece of writing since Oscar Wilde departed this Earth. You have such wit and humour that I must prostrate myself in your presence.

I stand corrected, it isn't tasteless to suggest Steve Kean was beaten up providing it is in a 'funny' story.

Must stop rolling about on the floor laughing.

I wasn't self-aggrandising, so no need for your exquisite sarcasm. I do, however, maintain my initial point of "lighten up". If you consider that 'tasteless', then presumably you find a hell of a lot of comedy tasteless. It's not as if he's actually been beaten up. Did you even read it all, or did the first bit you quoted gall your conscience so much that you couldn't possibly go on? I'm mostly satirising his and Venkys' comments. You have to be far too literal a person to think I'm actually wishing any physical pain on him. Or do you think that I think he bleeds yolk?

Disclaimer, for the literalists: The above-posted story is entirely fictional, and no malice is intended towards the people named therein.

I've actually been quite supportive of Kean throughout most of his time managing us, and don't wish him any harm (or even to be sacked before the summer). Just thought I'd try to lighten the mood. If anyone is too much of a prude to appreciate that, or just doesn't find the comments funny, that's their business. Nothing else to say to them, or you.

[Andy]

Secondly, there is absolutely no indication that there is an intention of the owners getting rid of Steve Kean - time to accept that.

In fairness, if you believed what Venky's said there was absolutely no intention of sacking Big Sam.

In fact they were quite specific in their statement that the management team would remain in place.

And looked what happened then.

[Roversider]

In fairness, if you believed what Venky's said there was absolutely no intention of sacking Big Sam.

In fact they were quite specific in their statement that the management team would remain in place.

And looked what happened then.

Can't disagree with that, however, I don't think they are showing any indications of getting rid. Not certain whether they have a 'Plan B' anyway.

[Gav]

Changed my mind, not getting involved

[HemelRover]

Changed my mind, not getting involved

Although your not getting involved, you were spot on right Gav.

[Gav]

Although your not getting involved, you were spot on right Gav.

got your work cut out pal

[Steve Moss]

. . . my only hope is maybe nelsen can lift the players coz i have no faith in steve kean.

Problem is that Nelson is out injured the rest of the season.

Firstly, we are in trouble - but we aren't relegated yet. True.

Secondly, there is absolutely no indication that there is an intention of the owners getting rid of Steve Kean - time to accept that. I decline to accept our fate meekly. I shall "rage, rage against the dying of the light."

Thirdly, the fans do not 'own' the club - that used to be the Walker Trust now it is Venky's. True. Our only power is: 1) our pocket books; and, 2) the ability to embarass.

I desperately want Steve Kean to be successful at Rovers, not to see him fail. Agreed.

We are now into a five game season, still in with a shout. Also agreed. But nothing within his track record is reassuring that he can or will be succesful. Based on his recent form over the last 10 matches, we should accumulate an additional 2 points. Not likely enough to save the club from relegation.

All of the above is merely my opinion, though Roversider made some good points.

[92er]

Problem is that Nelson is out injured the rest of the season.

I think Kean has said Nelsen has an important role to play in the dressing room.

[SamTheShrew]

To rally the players which he is incapable of

[47er]

Nope. I have seen him described as a "turd" on here. Some have lost the plot.

I'm sure saw Sam referred to as a "fat slug" on here but without protest from those who are so precious about Kean. We were actually doing OK at the time too.

[Wiggy]

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[Gav]

I'm sure saw Sam referred to as a "fat slug" on here but without protest from those who are so precious about Kean. We were actually doing OK at the time too.

If you're refering to me 47er, please find the post, and I'll eat lots of humble pie.

[martmitch]

From today's express: Martin o'Neill has said he is desperate to return to prem league management

[Jimmy612]

From today's express: Martin o'Neill has said he is desperate to return to prem league management

Thats him out of the running then

[John]

Firstly, we are in trouble - but we aren't relegated yet.

Secondly, there is absolutely no indication that there is an intention of the owners getting rid of Steve Kean - time to accept that.

Thirdly, the fans do not 'own' the club - that used to be the Walker Trust now it is Venky's.

All of these are irrefutable facts, as is that everyone posting here cares deeply about Rovers. Do I think there should be an inquest into this season and the decisions made by the owners and the manager? Heck yes! Do I think it should be when the season is over? Heck yes!

In the meantime I intend to support every aspect of the team including the manager, we are up against it and the only fans who will be celebrating Rovers fans turning this into 5 games of personal anguish are at Bloomfield Road, the DW, Upton Park and Molyneux.

I don't hold out a lot of hope that Rovers fans won't choose to chant Kean out during or before the next game or any of those after. I really don't think that any of that will be a positive help to the team, it may make people feel better but that is all and it will be short-lived.

Finally, if you dislike Kean then fine, but some of the poison being sent his way reflects very badly on the individuals choosing to be so personal. If Rovers get relegated (which will fill me with great sadness) life will go on and we will need to carry on. I desperately want Steve Kean to be successful at Rovers, not to see him fail. We are now into a five game season, still in with a shout.

I understand your views - however for many fans we all saw this coming when Kean was appointed even though I sense over the past 2 weeks some fans have woken up and now realise the depth of our problems (hence the growing anger) - since November this has been like watching a car crash in slow motion.

What is more frustrating about all of this is that our current problems are self inflicted.

From memory you had a hunch Kean could turn out to be a good manager for us - obviously his results to date suggest otherwise. I don't think he helps himself with some of his public comments, personally I can see through them and no doubt the players probably can too. It is better in life to be frank, to a degree, as putting a positive spin on everything comes across as delusional.

There is no debate to be had when looking/comparing our previous manager with whoever - of course Sam is now gone but ultimately he was good for this football club and some "fans" were all to quick to give him stick even when we won.

As was so often said at the time during his tenure, and also Sparky's, you would only realise how good he is when he is gone.

[47er]

If you're refering to me 47er, please find the post, and I'll eat lots of humble pie.

I wasn't!!!Saw it often enough though and I don't remember you being offended.

[ABBEY]

If you're refering to me 47er, please find the post, and I'll eat lots of humble pie.

my pet name for fat head was the slug,dont like venkean either. So 47er wrong again .

[Hughesy]

Question for you all…..Sam said he was back-stabbed, did Kean go to India while Sam was still in charge?!