Summer 2011 Transfer Window Part Two

[Bobby G]

Barrera was never given the kind of chance an English player would receive at WH.

Dos Santos wasnt really given a run of starts either.

[Speedie Dived]

Robbie Keane WILL score 10+ goals for us next season i recon. Good sensible signing hopefully.

His legs went on the M6 on the way up to Liverpool.

[Taggart]

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/columnists/david-anderson/Transfer-news-and-analysis-Blackburn-struggling-as-Phil-Jones-quits-Chris-Samba-set-to-leave-and-targets-Mirko-Vucinic-Amauri-Emmanuel-Adebayor-Sebastian-Larsson-look-elsewhere-David-Anderson-column-article750181.html

These articles really p1ss me off - why do people alwasy have a dig at rovers and not see that we have some ambition to improve with the new owners, really gets my goat up, its all negative that we haven`t done any business yet, sold Jones who wanted to go, and apparetnyl Samba has a release clause of 12 million if you believe the tosser who has written the article.

wish I had a big go gadget arm that could stretch out and slap these journo`s on the chops every now and again when they are writing all this negative balls

[walk down bolton road]

No, but I would take his accountant...

You would be better of taking his floorboards up Nicko,you never know what you might find.

[imy9]

Very happy with the list of players Nicko has us linked with. Young, talented and with potential to make us into a genuine force next season.

Nicko realistically what are our chances of signing the six players? Can you reveal the un named Scouser coming to Rovers next season?

[Fraserkirky]

----------------Robinson

Anyukov Miranda Samba Olsson

----------Jones -------- Nzonzi

Hoilet--------Damiao-------- Piatti

------------------Cisse

I would be amazed If that was our line up on september the 1st.

Push Damiao right up top with Cisse and on paper that is some team. Dare I say shades of the 94/95 Rovers team. The only position I would worry about is N'Zonzi, we would need to sign an additional midfielder, maybe Reo-Coker to compete for the defensive midfielder position. Guess those 6 signings would cost 40m.

I am alone in thinking Arsenal are just not gonna come up with the right figure for Samba. I would love to present this team on paper to Samba and try to convince him to stay, same with Hoilett.

[Mercer]

Some big names. although all foreign imports. Herein will lie the big challenge - can Kean get them to gel quickly. Also, how will this affect our balance in terms of a minimum number of 'home grown' ?

[howzat]

What a list of players that is. i'm willing to beat we dont sign any of them.

[Stuart]

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/columnists/david-anderson/Transfer-news-and-analysis-Blackburn-struggling-as-Phil-Jones-quits-Chris-Samba-set-to-leave-and-targets-Mirko-Vucinic-Amauri-Emmanuel-Adebayor-Sebastian-Larsson-look-elsewhere-David-Anderson-column-article750181.html

These articles really p1ss me off - why do people alwasy have a dig at rovers and not see that we have some ambition to improve with the new owners, really gets my goat up, its all negative that we haven`t done any business yet, sold Jones who wanted to go, and apparetnyl Samba has a release clause of 12 million if you believe the tosser who has written the article.

wish I had a big go gadget arm that could stretch out and slap these journo`s on the chops every now and again when they are writing all this negative balls

Given the begging he's been doing I'd be surprised if there's a £12m release clause. Except for the fact Wenger won't want to pay that much.

Given that he's one of our best players, he has a 5 year contract and we don't need the money (if you believe the stories about how much money Venkys are adding to the transfer pot) then to sell him for less than a stupidly high offer would worry me greatly.

[laughatthedingles]

That list is nothing short of SENSATIONAL - nobody can say otherwise and it's spot on, we should be excited and praising the owners and Kean for their ambition!!

A couple of notes:

Keane - will only happen at far less wages and IF we land other targets, he will NOT be the top striker landed. That said he has more than enough left in him, he is the classic case of needing 'an arm around the shoulder' and told how good he is, IF he comes and we replace Andrews as the villain with Keane, he will fail.

Fees - I've seen a couple of people already saying 'that doesn't add up to £50m' as was previously said it could cost UP to that and with the sizes of some of the signing on fees, rises in wages and £40m+ in fees its enough!! Nicko did stick his neck out and actually said between £40m-£50m.

Anjukov - surprised no one has clicked this means no place for Salgado, that's usually the way people look at these things with a crowd favourite. HOWEVER Anjukov became available and is a TOP TOP player great signing.

And one final thing I'd like every person on here to honestly answer this please:

If these players arrive, are a success and we sell them for a profit in 1-2 seasons. Is the owners plan, that they set out at the beginning, a bad one, because it'll come to fruition (sign players from abroad - give them a stage - they move on, we get a profit). Do you still not like the idea of bringing these players in, giving them a premier league stage and them moving on?

We have a history as long as your arm for this, WE have just never been honest enough about what was happening, the players were always made to look the villains in the end - most recent example - Samba,

BTW seen as Nicko said it would be in, the scouser is Anthony Bloch, from Everton will be coming in as Tom Finn's replacement.

[Black Burn]

That list is nothing short of SENSATIONAL - nobody can say otherwise and it's spot on, we should be excited and praising the owners and Kean for their ambition!!

A couple of notes:

Keane - will only happen at far less wages and IF we land other targets, he will NOT be the top striker landed. That said he has more than enough left in him, he is the classic case of needing 'an arm around the shoulder' and told how good he is, IF he comes and we replace Andrews as the villain with Keane, he will fail.

Fees - I've seen a couple of people already saying 'that doesn't add up to £50m' as was previously said it could cost UP to that and with the sizes of some of the signing on fees, rises in wages and £40m+ in fees its enough!! Nicko did stick his neck out and did say between £40m-£50m.

Anjukov - surprised no one has clicked this means no place for Salgado, that's usually the way people look at these things with a crowd favourite. HOWEVER Anjukov has come available and is a TOP TOP player great signing.

And one final thing I'd like every person on here to honestly answer this please:

If these players arrive are a success and we sell them for a profit in 1-2 seasons. Is the owners plan they set out at the beginning a bad one, because it'll come to fruition (sign players from abroad - give them a stage - they move on, we get a profit. Do you still not like the idea of bringing these players in, giving them a premier league stage and them moving on?

We have a history as long as your arm for this, WE have just never been honest enough about what was happening, the players were always made to look the villains in the end - most recent example - Samba,

The scouser is Anthony Bloch, from Everton will be coming in as Tom Finn's replacement.

yeah, I'm really looking forward to Anjukov coming over to play for Blackburn. Will be awesome if he does. I do hope we get all those signings.

But to your last thing, this time it's not Samba or the players like Jones being made to look like the villains, it's poor Steve Kean. Notice how some people here are saying Kean is the reason why Jones left, etc, why we can't attract top players to the club...

I think it's not fair to accuse Kean of those, and if Kean does succeed in signing Anjukov, Cisse, Pablo, Miranda and the others it will be a really really big step up for him.

[chaddyrovers]

BTW seen as Nicko said it would be in, the scouser is Anthony Bloch, from Everton will be coming in as Tom Finn's replacement.

Who is Anthony Bloch and what is his role at Everton?

[Fraserkirky]

I sincerely hop eit's not true. I just renewed my son's season ticket yesterday and Keane has been his most loathed player for the last 12 years or so. Waste of £145 if keane comes to Rovers. Will they give me my money back as I don't think James will attend a single home game. Not keen on Keane myself either. Past it in terms of goalscoring for the last 3-4 years.

How old is your son?

For me, Keane has tormented us for years and his pace and enthusiasm off the bench could be of value, still seems to get in good positions in the box.

Put it this way if we had Damiao,Cisse,Kalanic,Rochina and a choice of Keane/Roberts/Benjani, I'd be taking Keane.

Who is Anthony Bloch and what is his role at Everton?

A google search suggests he his the assistant club secretary at Everton

[Balwer]

If we get Anyukov for £4.5m I will personally write a letter of congratulations to the negotiating team. I cannot see him going for anything less than £10m.

In December the rumour was of him going to Bayern for €20m.

http://rt.com/sport/football/anyukov-bayern-zenit-transfer/

can't see his price dropping so dramatically since then, his contract is still for another 18 months.

[The Rover of Finland]

Nicko´s list of names is just great.

Nicko, do you know how far Rovers are with these names? Is it just a list of names by now or have we actually made offers to players clubs?

[Wing Wizard Windy Miller]

----------------Robinson

Anyukov Miranda Samba Olsson

----------Jones -------- Nzonzi

Hoilet--------Damiao-------- Piatti

------------------Cisse

I would be amazed If that was our line up on september the 1st.

Now that's a first 11 that would play some football!

[The Rover of Finland]

Kamy, Glenn thought your info might crash the server down. Would like to know if Nicko´s list of targets includes the same name Glenn meant.

[BPF]

BPF's 1990 Christmas List

An actual rocket ship

An Elephant

A Meerkat

A boat

Life size waxwork models of the Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles.

I don't want to be Captain Bringdown, but please remember that a wish list and reality are far different things. There will be one hell of a battle to pull this off.

[Kenwoo]

BBC's South American football guy was talking about how South American generally struggle to adapt to the English way of life/English game. I've always been of the same viewpoint (Villenueva anyone). Seems like Venkys want half the squad to be S American.

[UtopianParadigm]

Don't lambast, but would anyone be interested in Nedum Onuoha?

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-City-unable-to-sell-Emmanuel-Adebayor-Craig-Bellamy-Roque-Santa-Cruz-Wayne-Bridge-Shaun-Wright-Phillips-Jo-and-Nedum-Onuoha-who-cost-the-club-30m-a-year-in-wages-article752432.html

If Kean is after Roque, a combined cut-price deal inclusive of a homegrown defender might be beneficial. Personally, I don't want Roque back at the club, but thought a homegrown defender might be worth a look. Could be convinced that he needs to be playing football at this point in his career. Was he any good at Blunderland last year? Looks like he got a good few games.

Apologies if this has been mentioned...

[chocky]

Don't lambast, but would anyone be interested in Nedum Onuoha?

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Manchester-City-unable-to-sell-Emmanuel-Adebayor-Craig-Bellamy-Roque-Santa-Cruz-Wayne-Bridge-Shaun-Wright-Phillips-Jo-and-Nedum-Onuoha-who-cost-the-club-30m-a-year-in-wages-article752432.html

If Kean is after Roque, a combined cut-price deal inclusive of a homegrown defender might be beneficial. Personally, I don't want Roque back at the club, but thought a homegrown defender might be worth a look. Could be convinced that he needs to be playing football at this point in his career. Was he any good at Blunderland last year? Looks like he got a good few games.

Apologies if this has been mentioned...

Just about every footballer on the planet has been mentioned.. :rolleyes:

[ERIKS666]

I see citeh have just signed there biggest transfer ever John Williams only the one and only rovers legend

666 Rovers forever

[Uxbridge rover]

Don't think keane is after Roque.

[laughatthedingles]

Who is Anthony Bloch and what is his role at Everton?

I believe he is the assistant secretary there, the role he'll have at Ewood will be secretary,, the same Tom Finn had initially.

[ABBEY]

Keane? Good god SOMEONE stop barry white venky from playing recycled copies of FM...still on fence lots of smoke and noise about big signings and then it reverts back to crap.on the fence.