[Archived] Henning Berg - Rovers Manager

[Stuart]

I'm not convinced Berg has 'his own team'.

But I agree with Maj, he needs to bring in people who will be, as far as the players are concerned, Berg's team and not Team Kean.

[Amo]

Another convincing win for Mick McCarthy's Ipswich - 3-0 over Milwall - the same side who royally schooled us at Ewood.

One commentator was heard to remark that Ipswich played like a totally different team - despite being the same side that was slumped at the bottom of the table before Mick's arrival. Just goes to show how far a little experience and organisation can go.

But apparently this is the worst Rovers side since sliced bread, so it wouldn't have mattered.

[Mercer]

Another convincing win for Mick McCarthy's Ipswich - 3-0 over Milwall - the same side who royally schooled us at Ewood.

One commentator was heard to remark that Ipswich played like a totally different team - despite being the same side that was slumped at the bottom of the table before Mick's arrival. Just goes to show how far a little experience and organisation can go.

But apparently this is the worst Rovers side since sliced bread, so it wouldn't have mattered.

+1

A manager makes or breaks a club.

Good managers make things happen.

[den]

But apparently this is the worst Rovers side since sliced bread, so it wouldn't have mattered.

Well who's to say? Who knows how managers will turn out? Your judgement was that rovers would play better football and prosper without Allardyce wasn't it?

+1

A manager makes or breaks a club.

Good managers make things happen.

By selling the dross and bringing in players who can get a job done.

[DE.]

I think it's hard to argue McCarthy would have done a worse job than Berg. Ignoring all of the rumours, one is a seasoned manager who has had success in this league with numerous teams, the other's only brief success was one season in Norway.

Venky's and Singh made a mistake. We shouldn't be surprised. I'm more worried what happens next summer when Berg is most likely given the boot and the idiots embark on another manager search.

[den]

I think it's hard to argue McCarthy would have done a worse job than Berg.

It would be, you're right. That's why no-one is arguing that. However, arguing that he would have taken this club forwards because of what's happened at Ipswich is guesswork.

[Amo]

Well who's to say? Who knows how managers will turn out?

Berg was a far greater gamble than McCarthy. Yes or no?

Your judgement was that rovers would play better football and prosper without Allardyce wasn't it?

Nope. Nice try, though.

I must say, Den, I find your stance confounding.

By selling the dross and bringing in players who can get a job done.

I'm sure Ipswich fans had a similar cynicism towards their own squad before McCarthy took over.

[DE.]

It would be, you're right. That's why no-one is arguing that. However, arguing that he would have taken this club forwards because of what's happened at Ipswich is guesswork.

It isn't just what he's done at Ipswich, though, is it?

He's proven numerous times that he's adept at managing in the Championship. He's like a poor man's Allardyce in that he'll invariably do well in this league through whatever means are necessary but can't quite hack it at top level in the way Allardyce can.

[CapeTownRover]

Berg still has my support like i said the other day. Those of you who are upset, fair enough, but i still have hopes that if Berg can shake up the squad in January, and we improve then great. If we dont go up, then we try again with a fresh squad, a better pre season, and hopefully a better backroom staff.

[martonrover]

Berg was a far greater gamble than McCarthy. Yes or no?

Nope. Nice try, though.

I must say, Den, I find your stance confounding.

I'm sure Ipswich fans had a similar cynicism towards their own squad before McCarthy took over.

Exactly, McCarthy is getting results with exactly the same players at a club struggling far more than us before the change of manager.

It isn't rocket science except if you're in la la land like Mr Singh and his employers.

[BRFC1995]

Success for me this season is to never be involved in a relegation fight, at every level of the club support a less scummy outfit, to be rid of a whole host of players that have simply never known good times and just have losing regularly in their psyche and no fight.

[Athlete]

Berg still has my support like i said the other day. Those of you who are upset, fair enough, but i still have hopes that if Berg can shake up the squad in January, and we improve then great. If we dont go up, then we try again with a fresh squad, a better pre season, and hopefully a better backroom staff.

all well and good at a normal club but we aren't

will he be able to bring in new players ? will players be brought in for him ? will our better players be sold ? with the precarious financial position what will happen come summer time ?

but the hard facts are 1 win in 8 isn't a good return even with the hand bergs been dealt

[Mercer]

Berg still has my support like i said the other day. Those of you who are upset, fair enough, but i still have hopes that if Berg can shake up the squad in January, and we improve then great. If we dont go up, then we try again with a fresh squad, a better pre season, and hopefully a better backroom staff.

I think the evidence we have is that Berg is out of his depth.

I would argue that the club has made yet another bad decision. Therefore, they should recognise this, remedy it and move on - certainly, don't dig an even bigger hole.

[John]

Another 5+ week search for a manager would be special.

[ada2020]

Another 5+ week search for a manager would be special.

Wouldn't it, though I do hope the sense of disappointment at the end is equally special.

[Batman.]

I wish we'd have got Badger McKinlay. And, for the record, if we had, and he'd made the same start as Berg, he'd be getting the treatment.

[ada2020]

I wish we'd have got Badger McKinlay. And, for the record, if we had, and he'd made the same start as Berg, he'd be getting the treatment.

I wish we had hired......an actual manager!!!!

[Mercer]

Another 5+ week search for a manager would be special.

Trouble is, some who were available have now gone elsewhere and out of reach.

Anyhow that's me finished for tonight - got friends who are Burnley supporters coming round. Fun has already started as they sent the missus a claret and blue bouquet this morning with a card saying how much they were looking forward to tonight !!! B @ s t @ r d s !

[ada2020]

Another convincing win for Mick McCarthy's Ipswich - 3-0 over Milwall - the same side who royally schooled us at Ewood.

One commentator was heard to remark that Ipswich played like a totally different team - despite being the same side that was slumped at the bottom of the table before Mick's arrival. Just goes to show how far a little experience and organisation can go.

But apparently this is the worst Rovers side since sliced bread, so it wouldn't have mattered.

Not a fan of mick, can't argue with your statement though, a proper experienced manager could have done wonders IMO.

Trouble is, some who were available have now gone elsewhere and out of reach.

Anyhow that's me finished for tonight - got friends who are Burnley supporters coming round. Fun has already started as they sent the missus a claret and blue bouquet this morning with a card saying how much they were looking forward to tonight !!! B @ s t @ r d s !

They sound rather educated for burnley fans.

[CapeTownRover]

i can fully understand the frustration, but there were 2 possibilities when we got relegated. 1 was a quick return, the 2nd was that we would not make it back up immediately. In all honesty, we just cant become anti Berg right now, because unlike Kean, the guy still has the best interest of the club at heart. We really need to rally behind the team, because we are still very much in the running to finish in the top 6. right now things are not going to plan, but we must remember that this is football, and we could easily start picking up a consistent run of form.

[martonrover]

I'm not convinced Berg has 'his own team'.

But I agree with Maj, he needs to bring in people who will be, as far as the players are concerned, Berg's team and not Team Kean.

He doesn't, one of the Norwegian members on here confirmed that.

That in itself says a lot about how ill equiped he appears to be to manage at this level.

[Tom]

Trouble is, some who were available have now gone elsewhere and out of reach.

Anyhow that's me finished for tonight - got friends who are Burnley supporters coming round. Fun has already started as they sent the missus a claret and blue bouquet this morning with a card saying how much they were looking forward to tonight !!! B @ s t @ r d s !

I wouldn't worry, they don't have any bragging rights just yet

[G Somerset Rover]

I can't believe some think that berg will get potted should we lose a few more. The same buffoons who wouldn't sack Kean despite 24 months of utter drivel? I'm just hoping that if Berg isn't up to the job then he walks with dignity, unlike his predecessor.

[roverandout]

why do people keep using the 'he has the best interests of the club at heart', 'he loves the club' baloney, that isnt an automatic recipe for success, im sure there a plenty of other clubs with former players who failed miserably, loving the club doesnt put points on the table.

[martonrover]

I can't believe some think that berg will get potted should we lose a few more. The same buffoons who wouldn't sack Kean despite 24 months of utter drivel? I'm just hoping that if Berg isn't up to the job then he walks with dignity, unlike his predecessor.

The difference this time is that Berg is Singh's man.

With Berg struggling, Singh is also under pressure and I don't think he'll enjoy being painted as the bad guy.