[Archived] Steve Kean Thread (Poll reset after Stoke game)

[John]

What was said missed it?

[Glenn]

Well done Glenn, I thought you came across really well and you said what most fans are thinking.

Glen, one n, not two

[glen9mullan]

Ok interview with SportsNight TV was tonight beamed live to the nation, and they exclusively revealed the March planned for Saturday which will start at 11.30,

They will be covering the movement and when the route is finalised i plead with everyone to take part, bring ur familes friends, take the dog for the walk,

This is gaining momentum and we all need everyone's support, with organising, anybody that can do anything how ever small will be helping the cause

Thankyou for the nice comments RE interview

[Mercer]

Just watched most of the first half - QPR / Newcastle.

QPR were a revelation, despite some 5 or 6 new signings, several on debut. Just shows what a half decent manager can do - has them organised and motivated with a nice balance. As many have mentioned, can you really play Formica, Rochina & Hoilett all together in the same team ?

[chris]

few highlights he said

that the frans will be protesting 11.30 saturday,

a press release expected later this week,

fans think Kean is a joke.

who do you want as manager Glen?

"a manager, we don't consider Kean a manager"

My internet cut off for 30 secs so missed a little

[booth]

I don't think it will be a bad thing if officials at rovers did hear.

Its about time they started listening and realising that we are worried about the future of the club and its a shame that it has come to this.

Well done Glenn, I thought you came across really well and you said what most fans are thinking.

I have first hand knowledge of the paranoia at Ewood, if the officials find out they will put a stop to it.

Good on Kean for agreeing to it, but bear in mind that I have it on very good authority (a first team player) that Kean is pretty much game for anything as he's a nice bloke who would help anyone out. Whether you believe that or not is up to you, but him agreeing to this interview would suggest this is at least partly true.

[Speedie Dived]

As much as we all realise Kean is out of his depth (His substitutions and ability to change the style of play during a game are as poor as i have seen), i am still full of fear who might be appointed if he was to go. Now i realise that's not a reason to keep him but in 6 months we could be in a similar boat with another random in charge. There has to be someone lined up, before he goes.

[PLJPB]

You never know; we might be on the turn "do you watch Rovers??" yes. I do. And we're playing ALOT better than last season. "not hard is it"

So you think we have played better in the first 4 games this season than the last 4 of last season?

IMO we are playing just as badly as ever under Kean

[roverandout]

he might be the nicest guy in the world and i respect him as a human being but he is not a MANAGER so its all a moot point, if i performed poorly at my job, i wouldnt expect the hierachy to have much sympathy, i will do anything i can to help people but if i cant do my job, tough titty.

[super_arran]

It is very hard for you Arran if you think we are playing better, certain individuals let their skills show through, but as my signature shows TEAM and we are not playing as a team, disorganised, poor tactically headed by the worst manager in our proud history, to defend him, whilst you have every right to do so, defies all common sense!

We are playing better, I've seen it with my own two eyes.

if we were that disorganised we'd of been getting rolled over 5-0 every week.

But we've been in pretty much every game bar Villa.

I'm not saying we're the most organised team in the league, but the way people are painting it; it's like we're In for double relegation.

It's not 95 anymore. We're not going to challenge for Europe this season (nor were we challenging for it in the last 4years)

We're mid table at best at the moment.

People need to wake up. We're not getting Ancelotti, Martin O'Neill, Hughes etc. because let's face it, we're Blackburn Rovers not Chelsea, City, Arsenal...

Grit your teeth, support your team and you never know things might get better

[ABBEY]

Nice guys don't lie!

[Mattyblue]

So if we win on Saturday will people still complain?

Or even draw?

And if we win the next match?

Then what?

Some people just need to stop giving it the big 'en "Steve Kean out!" "let's get some flyers made!"

If you feel that strongly about it, get your hand in your pocket and pay for them yourself.

Support your team. Hope for the best. You never know; we might be on the turn "do you watch Rovers??" yes. I do. And we're playing ALOT better than last season. "not hard is it"

Err no we're not.

Apart from the second half aganst Everton we have been a dsorganised, unfit rabble.

dubdub, arran, xlm, braddock who were vehemently anti Sam are clinging onto Kean, quelle surprise!

[Mercer]

I have first hand knowledge of the paranoia at Ewood, if the officials find out they will put a stop to it.

Good on Kean for agreeing to it, but bear in mind that I have it on very good authority (a first team player) that Kean is pretty much game for anything as he's a nice bloke who would help anyone out. Whether you believe that or not is up to you, but him agreeing to this interview would suggest this is at least partly true.

Maybe with some first team players, the chosen few, but not the general perception that many understand.

Would also run that one past Niko K & EHD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Pedro]

I must admit, I can see many valid reasons for us not winning so far this season. We lost against Wolves because Dunn faffed about with the ball on the halfway line and got his pocket picked, this led to Salgado giving away a penalty. We also had a central defence that consisted of a teenager and a tall midfielder playing there for the first time and we gave a player way too much time to pick out a cross. (Were the errors and injuries Kean's fault? No.)

Villa, we were outplayed and disorganised but this goes for the same as many previous managers and I can't remember the last time we won there in the league. Robinson let in some soft goals and Hanley dropped a testicle on the edge of the box (The blame could be put down to the manager but also the players were very poor)

Everton, we absolutely dicked them for 80% of the game. Hoilett and Formica missed from 12 yards and Samba needlessly gave away a penalty in the last minute. (Kean's fault? Definitely not but the starting eleven he picked looked organised but bland).

Fulham, decent first half apart from Givet getting owned (the same Givet that people on this site have been pleading for to play at left back). We had a youthful and quite effective line-up but a string of injuries meant that we pieced together a side in the 2nd half and come away with a good point. (Kean's fault that 4 key players were injured during the game and players were tired due to playing in two internationals the previous week? Nope).

I think Rovers are playing much better stuff than under the previous two managers but I think the manager lacks three important things - trust, results and luck. I'd definitely welcome an experienced manager back but even the much celebrated Harry Redknapp has taken sides down.

[super_arran]

Err no we're not.

Apart from the second half aganst Everton we have been a dsorganised, unfit rabble.

dubdub, arran, xlm, braddock who were vehemently anti Sam are clinging onto Kean, quelle surprise!

I'd like you to show me where I was Anti Sam....

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

Is there a chance this protest can be publicised through the LET/local radio too?

[Mattyblue]

I'd like you to show me where I was Anti Sam....

As don't have Tris' magical powers of multi quote, I'll have to take your word for it...

[chris]

Nice guys don't lie!

but they do come last evidently

[rovers_rob]

Glen, one n, not two

oops, sorry Glenn !!

he might be the nicest guy in the world and i respect him as a human being but he is not a MANAGER so its all a moot point, if i performed poorly at my job, i wouldnt expect the hierachy to have much sympathy, i will do anything i can to help people but if i cant do my job, tough titty.

I have nothing against him personally either, I am not even bothered how he got the job but after seeing the disjointed Fulham performance I am seriously worried.

Mike Parry came out with the comment about "trying to get someone to lose their job" (or something like that) but before anyone loses any sleep he will get paid his contract if he is removed. I also think he will walk into another coaching job as well.

I think the fans have supported Kean but we can't carry on like this.

[ABBEY]

Or jump

[John]

"@reluctantnicko: @roversmadfan1 Yes. Don't think Fulham or Everton sackable performances. Not down to me though. If u knew the latest 'option' u would howl"

[promoted2001]

I hopde that we prove against Arsenal that we are not a minority! Still I hope we win...

[BPF]

So if we win on Saturday will people still complain?

Or even draw?

And if we win the next match?

Then what?

Some people just need to stop giving it the big 'en "Steve Kean out!" "let's get some flyers made!"

If you feel that strongly about it, get your hand in your pocket and pay for them yourself.

Support your team. Hope for the best. You never know; we might be on the turn "do you watch Rovers??" yes. I do. And we're playing ALOT better than last season. "not hard is it"

How many points did we have this time last season....?

Playing a lot better?!

Fulham looked like a European Cup Winning side playing Morecambe for large parts of the second half!!

[roverandout]

whats that then, appointing jensen? do these clowns have any braincells?

[mjwood00]

It's rather sad actually seeing someone promoted above their means (whether genuinely or through collusion) as you know they cannot return to their previous role when the mud flies. Kean needs to go pronto but we lose by all accounts a damn good coach.

His substitutions show me he is not cut out for management though, as soon as he makes changes the players look like strangers. Having said that we have the most attacking youthful team we have had for some time, they just need to be harnessed correctly.