(s) Mariano Pavone

[Ricky]

So the same player Nicko has been referring to since last night then.

[mark1875]

no. sorry billy, i'll be clear. this player is different to those mentioned and has been at brockhall. no contract talks or medical has taken place, just yet, as far as im aware.

since we are now told that Nedum Onouha seems imminent, is this who your referring to aswell or is this someone different ?

[92er]

Radio Lancs suggesting Pavone might get a 3 year contract.

[Iceman]

maybe its a mistake, and they all meant to say PASTORE instead of Pavonne

[alexanders]

Has he signed ?

[jrabrfc]

SSN reporting we are signing Pavone on Monday. So we shall see.

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

Totallly underwhelmed.

[chris]

This is the guy?

Can score great goals with both feet, real power.

youtube can make anyone look good, must be free for a reason.

[callumrovers]

This is the guy?

Can score great goals with both feet, real power.

youtube can make anyone look good, must be free for a reason.

He was only on a free because he bought himself out of his contract!

[leerovers1980]

well no matter what people think of him, lets give him a chance and welcome him to rovers, when he's in the rovers shirt he is one of us and i will support him all the way, welcome Pavone

[A cup of beans]

well no matter what people think of him, lets give him a chance and welcome him to rovers, when he's in the rovers shirt he is one of us and i will support him all the way, welcome Pavone

the fact that he's bought out his own contract says a lot for the guy. eager and hungry to prove himself.

welcome 'the tank'.

[chris]

the fact that he's bought out his own contract says a lot for the guy. eager and hungry to prove himself.

welcome 'the tank'.

Maybe he will inspire Bellamy to do the same lol

[Hughesy]

League comparison of Pavone compared to Roberts time with us……who unfortunately is probably our number 1 striker..

2010-11

Pavone – Played 18, scored 8 – 2.25 games per goal

Roberts – Played 25, scored 5 – 5 games per goal

2009-10

Pavone – Played 28, scored 6 – 4.66 games per goal

Roberts – Played 29, scored 5 – 5.8 games per goal

2008-09

Pavone – Played 19, scored 2 – 9.5 games per goal

Roberts – Played 26, scored 7 – 3.7 games per goal

2007-08

Pavone – Played 30, scored 9 – 3.33 games per goal

Roberts – Played 26, scored 3 – 8.66 games per goal

2006-07

Pavone – Played 19, scored 11 – 1.72 games per goal

Roberts – Played 18, Scored 4 – 4.5 games per goal

Overall

Pavone – Played 114 games, 36 goals

Roberts – Played 124 games, 24 goals

An improvement on what we already have upfront??

[chris]

take out the horrible season at Real and its not too bad a record for a freebie, an improvement for sure and Roberts is nearly 34 years old

[roversfan1]

Im happy to give the guy a chance - ok so he may not be the multi million pound superstar that we all hoped for but thats not his fault! He has obviously got ability and plenty of experience so lets welcome him to Rovers and give him a chance to prove himself in the blue and white halves

[Teacup]

An improvement on what we already have upfront??

A lot of the Pavone Apps for Betis were from the bench I believe.

[DE.]

I don't have a problem with him coming in as a replacement for Roberts or Benjani... would be disappointed if he was our Kalinic replacement, though.

[chris]

I don't have a problem with him coming in as a replacement for Roberts or Benjani... would be disappointed if he was our Kalinic replacement, though.

He is probably a replacement for new or (soon to be gone) old Diouf.

Roberts and Benjari sadly are here to stay.

Benjari is only on peanuts and I think roberts will hopefully just be an impact sub. He has been effective when we really needed him but obviously is not a short or long term solution.

[True Blue & White]

Benjani is a free agent Chris, he doesn't have a contract with Rovers (at the time of this posting).

[The Rover of Finland]

It´s ok if Pavone and Roberts will fight for a starting place. There just has to be one better ahead of them.

[vintageadidas]

He has lost his way a little over the last few years but he has talent. There is no better place to rebuild your career than here at Blackburn Rovers.

Also, i mean no offence in this at all HUGHESY - but please tell me you are not employed and a student of some sort. You must post over 20 messages a day!!

[Parsonblue]

An improvement on what we already have upfront??

Only an improvement if he can adapt to English conditions quicker than Formica.

[rog of the rovers]

Free transfer minimises any risk.

Although (rightly so) people will not read too much into his Youtube video, what it does show is that he can score goals with both feet and his head. Also a nice mix with a couple of nice long range efforts and also a few 'poachers' finishes.

If he's been on trial then Rovers should have seen his strengths and weaknesses.

One obvious advantage will be his strength (which Kalinic has/had very little of), which should serve him well in the Premier League.

[LeChuck]

Despite his height he's meant to be very good in the air.

I've got a fairly optimistic feeling about this one. Anyone know if he can play out wide as well?

[A cup of beans]

Also, i mean no offence in this at all HUGHESY - but please tell me you are not employed and a student of some sort. You must post over 20 messages a day!!

how else is he meant to take that comment!