[Archived] New Manager Part 3

[den]

Henning comes across as a man who goes about his business in the right way. I've always respected the way that he made his move to Man Utd. I also believe that he will run the club the way he wants, or he'll walk away - something I've wanted since Kean was elevated. He's a nice man.

All this comes secondary to being a good manager though. This is where I struggle. Berg seems to fall between two stones here. He's neither experienced in this league, nor an up and coming manager in this league. Whatever he did, or didn't do in Norway doesn't mean an awful lot. I keep saying it, but if he hadn't played for rovers, he wouldn't have got the job. Playing for Man Utd and being very well respected doesn't make you a great manager, ask Bobby Charlton.

[Colt Seavers]

I think this is a poor managerial appointment and smacks of desperation more than anything else. If he hadn't played for Rovers, everybody would be absolutely gutted. That being said, he has played for Rovers and was a fantastic servant to this club and the one thing you can say for sure is he will have the best interests of the club at heart unlike the shambles that are currently there.

Five weeks to get to this Shebby?! What a disgrace. Shebby Singh should be dismissed upon the announcement of the new manager.

totally agree with this:

I think we all wanted either an experienced manager with a proven track record in the Championship; like Holloway, or an up and coming, highly sought after Manager with good credentials; like Ole Gunnar.

It would appear that we are about to get neither!

[Rover_Shaun]

Horrible comment. I am sorry, but this pisses me off.

It's everyones perogative to do what they think is right for them.

[Wendal]

The other thing to note is how much better placed other clubs who have sacked their managers are in comparison to us:

Bolton - Freedman (much more promising than Berg and genuine experience of this division)

Ipswich - McCarthy (record speaks for itself)

Burnley - Dyche (at worst on par with Berg)

We missed out on Freedman and McCarthy who were both interested, as was Holloway and a number of other genuinely good managers. This is a shocking appointment in the context of what else we had on offer.

As another poster rightly said, take away Bergs connection to Rovers and there really isnt much there.

Shebby needed a puppet and knew a former player would be the only one to keep fans quiet. He was spot on as already people are accepting this mediocrity.

[sparky12]

Can we all agree that Shebby is a tool and doesn't know what he's doing but Berg will get our backing and we cautiously anticipate some much needed change within the club, to whatever extent it manifests itself?

Spot on!

[chris_h]

Horrible comment. I am sorry, but this pisses me off.

You're entitled to your opinion of course but the comment was valid. Berg was a tremendous player and comes across as a good sort but he's not the right man for us in the opinion of a good few. He does not have the requisite experience or track record and the fact that we are gambling on him is tantamount to Russian Roulette given the ramifications if we don't go up.

Bitterly disappointed that we didn't get Holloway. Five weeks and this is the best that moron Singh could come up with.

[Kelbo]

Never in a football match do players lift weights but they spend plenty of time in the gym building strength.

Oh dear, my car tyres have India on them but they dont go there either, please use a little common sense before you post!!

[youandwhosearmy]

Poor appointment... Over a month for hemming berg?

All those saying he isn't a yes man, I bet that has changed in order for him to get the job.

I'm pretty much done with rovers until venkys leave now...

[braddock]

It's everyones perogative to do what they think is right for them.

No it isn't.

Poor appointment... Over a month for hemming berg?

All those saying he isn't a yes man, I bet that has changed in order for him to get the job.

I'm pretty much done with rovers until venkys leave now...

Pretty much? In what way are you not?

I imagine you'll take the position of keeping a slight interest whilst slagging everything off. That's the usual stance from somebody who makes a post like that. You'd be better off wiping your hands of the club and getting on with your life.

[booth]

The mans not walked through the door yet Kean me.... your all boring, damp and depressive... simple answer if you don't like it, don't turn up to games, close your account on this board and go support city, utd or chelsea!!

Just a bunch of whining keans, I can't be doing with people like you...

Granted Berg wouldn't have been my first choice but I'm not gonna moan about it I'm going to support him and the team 110%. We've gone through all this with Kean we don't need it again, especially without giving the man a chance!

Rant Over

I think you're totally missing the point about why this appointment is a problem (for some). No one's getting on Berg's back at all.

[Mike Graham]

Can we all agree that Shebby is a tool and doesn't know what he's doing but Berg will get our backing and we cautiously anticipate some much needed change within the club, to whatever extent it manifests itself?

I agree with Braddock....first time ever!

[Boltinho]

If Venkys/shebby wanted a yes man then he could not have choosen any worse. Henning is not a puppet and will not obey Shebby.

[sambo]

I see the naysayers are out in force. Berg has a half decent track record, was a great servant for Rovers and seems a likeable guy. An improvement on Kean at least.

Shebby has proved himself to be incompetent. 5 weeks is a farce. However, I believe Berg will do a good job and he gets my full backing. Fans who don't return now are probably in the 'fairweather' bracket - yes it's a gamble but no more so than Freedman. The slimeball has long gone and we have a new era.

Looking forward to Crystal Palace and a rendition of 'Henning Berg's Blue and White Army' bellowing from the away end. I've missed that chant.

COME ON ROVERS

[Batman.]

Oh dear, my car tyres have India on them but they dont go there either, please use a little common sense before you post!!

Surely your post should be named at Maj, who suggested that the bleep test shouldn't be used as players "never run continuously in a game."

Now keep jogging you cretin.

[booth]

Can we all agree that Shebby is a tool and doesn't know what he's doing but Berg will get our backing and we cautiously anticipate some much needed change within the club, to whatever extent it manifests itself?

You had to get one thing right on here. For once I agree with you.

If Venkys/shebby wanted a yes man then he could not have choosen any worse. Henning is not a puppet and will not obey Shebby.

Shebby won't be aware of that yet.

[Mike Graham]

let's support Berg. Far from my 1st choice, but we need to get behind the chap and support him 100% rather than shoot him down before he has even started.

[barry_]

iceberg

[arealbrfcfan]

So, the decision is with Desai, I sincerely hope shes not sat down with the shortlist photos laid out in front of her doing an Eeny, meeny, miny, moe.

[yoda]

It's everyones perogative to do what they think is right for them.

No it isn't.

I agree with Braddock....first time ever!

you can't agree with his No it isn't above

braddock, sometimes you are as big a tool as coco

[Andy]

If Venkys/shebby wanted a yes man then he could not have choosen any worse. Henning is not a puppet and will not obey Shebby.

In that case, he'll probably last 3 months tops.

And in any case, we're still working on the assumption that a Star/Mirror/Sun freelancer's guesswork is correct...?

[alexanders]

Thats okey, but stupid talk like regretting renewing the season tickets , burning it et al. Sometimes Rovers fans make me sad. We are a very negative bunch.

And also people coming in saying that Henning is YES-MAN??? FFS Read about his time at LSK and also his critical articles about Venkys. He won't take kean from anyone and I rather think he will leave his post in fury if someone start intervening.

Also about the 5 weeks. Its been a bit shambolic (mostly because of rumours from ITK, News etc) but what IF Berg showed himself to be the most exciting applicant with the best ideas ? No one knows....

[Rover_Shaun]

No it isn't.

Don't be unreasonable all your life, have a day off. Though being unreasonable is your perogative

[Emge]

So, the decision is with Desai, I sincerely hope shes not sat down with the shortlist photos laid out in front of her doing an Eeny, meeny, miny, moe.

Poor lady, she must have thought she was picking out a photo of her dear Steve

[LeChuck]

Henning comes across as a man who goes about his business in the right way. I've always respected the way that he made his move to Man Utd. I also believe that he will run the club the way he wants, or he'll walk away - something I've wanted since Kean was elevated. He's a nice man.

All this comes secondary to being a good manager though. This is where I struggle. Berg seems to fall between two stones here. He's neither experienced in this league, nor an up and coming manager in this league. Whatever he did, or didn't do in Norway doesn't mean an awful lot. I keep saying it, but if he hadn't played for rovers, he wouldn't have got the job. Playing for Man Utd and being very well respected doesn't make you a great manager, ask Bobby Charlton.

Agree with most of what you say there, but sometimes a man can just be a right fit for a club.

Roberto Di Matteo at Chelsea is a good example. He never would have gotten the Chelsea job in the back of managing MK Dons and West Brom if it wasn't for the fact he was an ex-Chelsea player. However, because he was well respected by all and got what the club was about (something AVB failed at miserably), he was able to galvanise the club and restore harmony.

[Waggy76]

Henning needs support , I doubt if any manager could get these players promoted this season ...

We need a clear out of the dross bought by the last incumbent .

Kean gone and new manager all but !

What is Singh going to do now ?