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[booth]

The media haven't turned on the protestors, they've turned on the spontaneous decision of some fans to boo Yakubu because he celebrated with Kean. Which to be fair was going a step too far and isn't something I can understand. We've just scored a wonder goal to go 1-0 up, who cares what Yakubu's up to? The old fashioned thing to do to celebrate a goal was to jump around like a madman and hug the people next to you, I'll bet thats what most of the fans around where I am near the back of the DE were doing. To just stand there watching Yakubu and immediately booing him really is pathetic. And I wouldn't be surprised if its the same type of fans who give people like Roberts, Dunn and Pedersen stick all the time. I doubt Glenn approved of it so I don't think the organised protestors should get the blame.

The Hypnotoad has been Hypnotoaded!

[Hughesy]

Yakubu wasn't booed!!!!! The bloke Is the best finisher we've had down there in years.

SKHToad you are certainly a poster I didn't expect to be reading that from!

Why didnt he get the same loud 'FEED THE YAK and he will score' chants as normal after his 1st and 2nd goals?! It only happened after the 4th & when he was subbed.

Im afraid some fans took a dislike to him for going to the manager, thats a fact.

[gumboots]

The goons on talksport know both sides of the story on every issue, but pursue the angle that gets fans backs up.

They had George Graham on this morning too and tried to get him to say what they wanted him to say, but he just said it wasn't about the match on Saturday or even the bad run this season but was the result of a year of frustration for fans and he could understand why they were frustrated. a proper manager, not without his faults, but a guy who cetainly knew how to organise a defence!

[Mattyblue]

That's your imagination running wild Hughesy.

[den]

I'm surprised that many of our fans are turning against their own here. Supporting the clubs banner ban and having a go at the fans booing during games.

I think they should remember one thing. The only things that have changed at our club are the owners and the manager. The fans are the same fans who have supported the club through thick and thin for a very long time.

Analyse what's changed and you have the causes. That's where you should aim your criticism.

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[T4E]

Well put den, thats it in a nutshell with all the bullshit removed.

[Steve Kean's Hypnotoad]

The Hypnotoad has been Hypnotoaded!

Woah, I do the Hypnotoading, you can't Hypnotoad me! Ok well to be honest as I said nobody around me booed anyone right after we'd scored and I wasn't even looking at the pitch when the incident happened so I am going off second hand info. Perhaps someone who did it or was near someone who did it can englighten me on what exactly was being booed? If it was Yakubu celebrating with Kean then to me thats still booing Yakubu because it was his decision to run over to Kean. In his interviews Yakubu strikes me as almost childlike in his honesty, enthusiasm and good humour. Kean has revitalised his career and after scoring a stunner he wanted to go and give him a high five. In my opinion the fans should have given him the benefit of the doubt that it wasn't a slur against them. Luckily the guy is also cool as ice and hearing boos after scroing could easily have affected the rest of his performance but didn't.

[John]

Quite interesting doing some travelling last week and speaking to other fans to get an outsiders view - perhaps not surprising, their view is the running of our club is shameful.

Aside from thinking Kean is a muppet, what people are telling me is the lack of communication from the club on our finances is very concerning - are our accounts due out this month? Why the constant refusal from the owners to comment on the Barclays mortgage for example?

Also, with all this talk of a board meeting today, has there actually been a board meeting before under Venky's ownership? Strange way of doing things...

On the booing etc, hardly surprising given the atmosphere the owners/manager have created.

[2k.]

Are you for real?

So you're under the impression that loads of people all around the ground had organised a mass boo when Yakubu high fived Kean?

[ebenrocks]

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So you're under the impression that loads of people all around the ground had organised a mass boo when Yakubu high fived Kean?

I may be wrong, but what I think Aggyblue is saying is that he very much doubts Yaks celebration with Kn*bhead was spontaneous... I agree. The players never celebrate with Kean when they score, yet on saturday, Yakubu feels the need to run up to him and high five him like they're acting out a scene from saved by the bell.

I would bet a large amount of money that Kean told the players to celebrate with him if they scored. Yak is hardly going to say no, he was rotting in Everton reserves and Kean bought him and is giving him consistent first team football, probably feels he owes him some loyalty.

[Mr Maureen]

So you're under the impression that loads of people all around the ground had organised a mass boo when Yakubu high fived Kean?

The BOOING of Yak and Kean was spontaneous and a true reflection of how the fans feel towards Kean.

The Kean Anderson Venkys situation is far more serious that to worry about BOOING aimed at Kean that the media and other football fans cannot understand.Perhaps they might dig a bit deeper now

and understand what the VERMIN Kean is up to.

Unpredictable spontaneous protesting is a good thing.

[glen9mullan]

Not sure if meeting still going on at Ewood, some say yes, but thats twitter for you. However quite a few fans have said they are going Ewood Now, be interesting

[Elvis McSmithy]

Unfortunately, protests are always going to attract a certain kind of fan.

wish youd stop using pictures of my missus as your avatar!

[Amo]

wish youd stop using pictures of my missus as your avatar!

Yeaaaaah.... That's right.... My missus.

[Elvis McSmithy]

ok you're entitled to your opinion but i am interested in the comment'put up or shut up' what do you expect him too do exactly? don't you say this kind of thing to people who are spouting off with words but no actions? Glen did indeed 'put up' and he did that in the week running up to the 17th September and has not stopped since, so i am not too sure with what you expect there tbh?

I'm also interested in what this 'attitude and persona' problem he has, which is stopping people protesting because it is something that hasn't been mentioned before? can you elaborate on this further too?

iwas refering to a prveious post where glen mullen was practically bragging about the info he has but he doesnt want to let on what it is(on here anyway), So i ment put up what he thinks he knows or stop going on about his secret info.

i dont have any personal agenda against glen mullen or any of his crew, but glen mullen has practically put himself forward as the spokesperson for the aranged protests/protesters so im sorry but he as to accept his actions are open to critisism.

Proper journos will be able to separate the chaff from the wheat.

If they start dissecting Kean's autracious run of form, as well as his pre and post match comments, they will see why fans are protesting during a game. I do think the focus of attention should be Venky's and not Kean though, and we wouldn't have to put up with biased bs from c level journos as a result. Venky's will either react positively and start listening to the fans and put time and money into the club. OR they will sell us to the highest bidder. Both pretty good alternatives if you ask me. Sacking Kean won't do any good if our owners don't follow up on it.

generally speaking proper talented jouros dont work in the sports columns.

[Elvis McSmithy]

Yeaaaaah.... That's right.... My missus.

are you sure.

[roverandout]

i booed kean when we scored and i would do it again, every time, i think it was preordained by that muppet kean because thats the type of lengths the snivelling wretch would go down to , i never cheered once on any of yakubu's goals and when he scored his 4th i walked to the exit, not because i dont like yak or the other players but because i dont feel the elation like i used to while we have this man in charge.

[PAFELL]

Absolutely correctly in fact I watched the second half from the concourse with a group of people who had been protesting as I felt very uncomfortable with those boo's. I have never boo'd a player and aint gonna start now, I was also disappointed with the abuse Roberts got after the match. Come match day, I go and enjoy the games, things which are organised are already in place, I dnt actively tell people on match days what they should or should not do, i just got he game and conduct myself the right way and stick to what I said I would do,

Anyone who knows me will know I sing my head off for 90 minutes trying to get three points, that will never change.

With respect you have encouraged such in.match.protests - which has alienated some. You have said in other posts no matter the score. Do.not know if that was what you intended, but that is how you have come across.

To the media fans booing when yakubu went over to Kean was madness. That part on Saturday was a big mistake.

Most of us want Kean gone. But Rovers staying in the prem is more important than removing Kean. The fact is Kean is.probable not the one to do.it. So supporters have do what they can to help the players play better.I think Rovers would go ust if.they go down. For 90min just support the team only.

I am not though anti-protest. For 90min ignore Kean. Surround ewood park prior to the match and chant Kean out. Just before kick off do the same. But when the match starts totally ignore Kean. Chant every players name - but NOT Kean. Don't feed his ego by giving him a mention. Wear the scarves and t-shirts. After the match, stay behind as you have been doing.

But you must inform folk in blackburn of the consequences of relegation. Maybe by putting flyers in letter boxes. Those folk may then come to ewood and support the protests. May not attend the match, but they would.pile pressure on the club. Already the council have expressed concern at the clubs situation. The local paper have also to play apart. They also have to write about the consequences to the town if Rovers go.down.

[Steve Kean's Hypnotoad]

Can't believe Glen is getting any of the blame. As he said he doesn't tell anyone what to do and has never declared himself the leader of the protests. He simply cares about Rovers more than most and had the attitude of "well if nobody else is gonna organise something I'll do it". I don't know the guy but I really admire that, it takes a shed load of effort, a lot of time out of your own life and the inevitable stick (and a physical attack by one prat) from people who disagree. There's no way he can be blamed for the Yakubu thing, most Rovers fans hadn't got involved in any of the protests before Cardiff. That wound them up and the first thing they do in contribution to the protests is boo our current best player. A line that the much criticised official protests never crossed in 2 months of activism.

[miqaayil]

The boo when yakubu scored was a spontaneous reaction ,blaming it as pre meditated is pure madness. only someone as low as kean will twist.

i sent an email to the local journo in singapore and it was read on the show.

Hi ,

I've been a rovers fan for 15 years and i've never seen a worst manager than Steve Kean, how he is still in a job is nothing short of a miricle. I would like to put the record straight that the fans were not boo'ing yakubu's goal but the fact he went to steve kean to celebrate. Yes we won , but against a club who can't score in past 2 away games .....? Further steve is playing the fans against each other by claiming fans are not true supporters ..... can someone explain how a guy with a less than 20% win record is still in the job ..... Why is the media still has sympathy for him ? i would take steve bruce any day...

..... very bad time to be a rovers fan

[Baz]

Kean can hardly take the moral high ground on this...he turned his back on his players and openly held his arms up and out goading the Blackburn End, just a few minutes after the "stand up if you want Kean out" chants (at least 2/3rds to 3/4 of stand stood up from my viewpoint in JW Upper).

The yellow & black theme should continue, and see if it builds. As a suggestion, how about next home game having first 5 mins as planned anti-Venky / anti-Kean chants followed by full support of the team?

I'd also ask people to use the comments sections on websites to correct the content with factual information regarding Kean. I've been doing this lately, and had a few "I didnt know that" comments afterwards especially from fans of other clubs. If Kean wants to play the media game, then we also have to use it to our effect.

Another idea is to sing about our previous managers - big sams blue white army, king kennys is magic - soooo-ness etc...?

[DE.]

Another idea is to sing about our previous managers - big sams blue white army, king kennys is magic - soooo-ness etc...?

I actually quite like that idea. A song about Ince really would hammer the point home.

[Mr Maureen]

I actually quite like that idea. A song about Ince really would hammer the point home.

"Oh we'd rather have Ince than Kean,yes we'd rather have Ince than Kean....................................

[ABBEY]

With respect you have encouraged such in.match.protests - which has alienated some. You have said in other posts no matter the score. Do.not know if that was what you intended, but that is how you have come across.

To the media fans booing when yakubu went over to Kean was madness. That part on Saturday was a big mistake.

Most of us want Kean gone. But Rovers staying in the prem is more important than removing Kean. The fact is Kean is.probable not the one to do.it. So supporters have do what they can to help the players play better.I think Rovers would go ust if.they go down. For 90min just support the team only.

I am not though anti-protest. For 90min ignore Kean. Surround ewood park prior to the match and chant Kean out. Just before kick off do the same. But when the match starts totally ignore Kean. Chant every players name - but NOT Kean. Don't feed his ego by giving him a mention. Wear the scarves and t-shirts. After the match, stay behind as you have been doing.

But you must inform folk in blackburn of the consequences of relegation. Maybe by putting flyers in letter boxes. Those folk may then come to ewood and support the protests. May not attend the match, but they would.pile pressure on the club. Already the council have expressed concern at the clubs situation. The local paper have also to play apart. They also have to write about the consequences to the town if Rovers go.down.

You want kean gone but are shut scared to do anything about it!

[Mr Maureen]

Humiliate him..........."Keano Keano give us a wave Keano give us a wave".......Then burst into BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO when the idiot smiles and waves.

Sing it every 10 minutes.