[Archived] Henning Berg - Rovers Manager

[Plastics]

It might be that Robinson is behind it. It's not impossible that our interest in Brad has come about because Robinson has a better offer on the table and has suggested that he is seeking a move in January. Lots of possible twists and turns in these matters.

This is more my thinking. Or a possible difference in opinions between the two. Or Friedel was being brought in mainly with the coaching side of things involved.

I'd be very surprised if it was a case of Robinson thoroughly enjoying himself but Berg wanting to oust him with a man with a limited shelf life.

[jim mk2]

Not as easy to find stupid things that I have said as it is with Jim and Simon though.

Don't worry old boy, you say stupid things on a daily basis.

And as for the continuing years-long Lancashire United silliness......

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

It might be that Robinson is behind it. It's not impossible that our interest in Brad has come about because Robinson has a better offer on the table and has suggested that he is seeking a move in January. Lots of possible twists and turns in these matters.

Only one problem with that theory. Who in their right mind would give Robbo a better offer than the one he's on now ? For me he's been deeply un-impressive for at least the last twelve months.

[Plastics]

Only one problem with that theory. Who in their right mind would give Robbo a better offer than the one he's on now ? For me he's been deeply un-impressive for at least the last twelve months.

Have a look at the some of the people we've sold down the years. McCarthy and Kuqi spring to mind. He's a good goalkeeper and belongs in the Premier League. Just because some on this board don't rate him doesn't mean others might not see something in him, even if their confidence in him is misplaced (which I'm not saying it is). Robinson may well take a bit of a cut to play in the Premier League again. It's all hypothetical anyway.

[bob fleming]

Thank goodness for that !

Unfortunately, Robbo is going to feel p1ssed-off now.

IMO, the clowns continue to run the circus.

Depends on his role though MM doesn't it ? Player or coach or both ? Long term he obviously hasn't long to go. As a bloke I've always been very impressed when he speaks, he talks an awful lot of sense. A true Rover to boot.

Meanwhile Spuds fetch in the French number 1 and put him on the bench. Brads still that good they alternate.

Maybe West Ham do want Robbo. Maybe, just maybe, there might be talk of balancing the books? Or trying to. Who knows anymore?

I'd welcome Brad back in a heartbeat. The club needs people like him and Berg. Jake Kean could do a lot worse having worked with Mimms, Robbo and then Friedel. I'd second guess and suggest that Brads role would be more than a goalie coach though. And that would put a rocket up a few backsides, there's nothing wrong with that. The club has hardly been pulling up trees has it. Oh and yellow isn't a flattering colour for some keepers.

[Tom]

Thank goodness for that !

Unfortunately, Robbo is going to feel p1ssed-off now.

IMO, the clowns continue to run the circus.

This seems more of a Berg thing than the owners so I feel the last line is a little harsh

If Robbo is as loyal as people make out I'm sure he'll get over it soon enough, people hark on about his commitment but to me not keeping in shape shows he isn't as commited as he's made out to be.

Would have liked it to come off but I'm not worried, we have a half decent keeper so its not a priority at this moment.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Have a look at the some of the people we've sold down the years. McCarthy and Kuqi spring to mind. He's a good goalkeeper and belongs in the Premier League. Just because some on this board don't rate him doesn't mean others might not see something in him, even if their confidence in him is misplaced (which I'm not saying it is). Robinson may well take a bit of a cut to play in the Premier League again. It's all hypothetical anyway.

Some people on this board don't rate him because they see the evidence of their own eyes on a weekly basis. Why does he belong in the Premier League ? The only place he'll get a berth in the Premier League is on the bench.

[Plastics]

Some people on this board don't rate him because they see the evidence of their own eyes on a weekly basis. Why does he belong in the Premier League ? The only place he'll get a berth in the Premier League is on the bench.

He's still a good shot stopper, and for the likes of some Premiership clubs that's all you need. Look at Jääskeläinen and Krul, both of whom play for clubs who don't mind paying decent wages.

[Silencio]

Some people on this board don't rate him because they see the evidence of their own eyes on a weekly basis. Why does he belong in the Premier League ? The only place he'll get a berth in the Premier League is on the bench.

Agree with you here, he was good in Allardyce's second season but has always been one of the poorer goalkeepers in the Premier League. We've had decent keeper the last 20 years but I'd say that, after Fettis, Robinson is possibly the poorest. Saying that, I wouldn't have Friedel back either, too short term...

[bypass06]

Fulham could offer Rover Robinson a return to the Prem

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/fulham-linked-with-paul-robinson-who-1451696

[USABlue]

Pretty obvious what's going on here. Those against Berg being hired are handing out grief at every opportunity, it is that which is making them form their misguided opinions. They are going to look for anything the big themselves up to prove we should have hired a McCarthy. That's all this is, self serving dross. Brad clearly is capable of performing at the top level, no doubt he may not be as sharp as he was but he is still faster on his feet, reads the game better, has more command of his area and is probably equal in shot stopping ability as our 33 year old keeper. He doesn't kick as far but other than that I think he is STILL better than Robbo.

[jim mk2]

Agree with you here, he was good in Allardyce's second season but has always been one of the poorer goalkeepers in the Premier League. We've had decent keeper the last 20 years but I'd say that, after Fettis, Robinson is possibly the poorest. Saying that, I wouldn't have Friedel back either, too short term...

Fettis was awful, and Filan wasn't much better. Robinson's miles better than both of them. We've been lucky at Rovers to have had some excellent goalkeepers over the years and Robinson is one of them.

People marvelling at Friedel's longevity might reflect on the fact he is only still playing out of forced circumstances owing to losing most of his fortune in the collapse of his business in his native Cleveland, Ohio. I don't mind Friedel returning to the club but not at the expense of a younger and equally competent keeper.

[Plastics]

Fettis was awful, and Filan wasn't much better. Robinson's miles better than both of them. We've been lucky at Rovers to have had some excellent goalkeepers over the years and Robinson is one of them.

People marvelling at Friedel's longevity might reflect on the fact he is only still playing out of forced circumstances owing to losing most of his fortune in the collapse of his business in his native Cleveland, Ohio. I don't mind Friedel returning to the club but not at the expense of a younger and equally competent keeper.

Yes. It's not like he's been keeping the French number 1 out of the team for much of this season. Tottenham only signed him because they felt sorry for him. If it was up to him he'd have retired a couple of years ago rather than embarrassing himself by turning out good performances for a top club.

[moerpho]

Re: Friedel - could it be that Berg is looking for a leader? Seems we're kinda short in that department. That was the first thing that came to mind when I heard about this, that Berg wants some old head in that the younger players will listen to, who speaks his mind but with the clubs interest at heart, someone who will be "feared" when (defensive) errors are made and with a pedigree (& ability!) that commands respect. In other words: someone to lead the charge in our attempt to bring some repect and "arte et labore" back to this club.

I would LOVE Friedel back in any capasity! Monster of keeper - beauty of a man. Hope to see him here in january!

[yoda]

Seems to me that Berg is sorting out who and who is not commited to the cause, I expect more changes in the playing side in January

[BuckyRover]

Re: Friedel - could it be that Berg is looking for a leader? Seems we're kinda short in that department. That was the first thing that came to mind when I heard about this, that Berg wants some old head in that the younger players will listen to, who speaks his mind but with the clubs interest at heart, someone who will be "feared" when (defensive) errors are made and with a pedigree (& ability!) that commands respect. In other words: someone to lead the charge in our attempt to bring some repect and "arte et labore" back to this club.

I would LOVE Friedel back in any capasity! Monster of keeper - beauty of a man. Hope to see him here in january!

I think this is a very astute point. We have lots of quality and potential but without any real leaders.

Friedel could certainly fill that role

[Salgado Is A Hero]

Are there any Norwegian Rovers fans who became a fan of us specifically because of Henning Berg? I always presumed that was the reason we had quite a few.

[moerpho]

Funny you should mention it, Salgado Is A Hero!

Berg is the reason I started supporting Blackburn Rovers. My dad was a Lillestrøm-supporter and I played some football too. Used to go see Lillestrøm in the late 80's. I remember visiting Åråsen and meeting the players and Berg made an impression on me so when he was sold to Rovers that caught my interest. The norwegian national team was also on the way up at the same time - particulary remember Norway beating San Marino 10-0 (with Berg on the bench) - and these things combined spurred my interest in football. Also seem to remember that we had "Tippekampen" on NRK (norwegian BBC) every saturday at 16 and a roundup of all the goals on TV2 late sunday night - made it easy to follow both Berg and Blackburn in their charge for the title.

Even though he was the main reason for me following Rovers I never even considered changing my allegiances when he was sold to ManUre. Was also very happy when he came back to us under Souness.

[Black Burn]

Pretty obvious what's going on here. Those against Berg being hired are handing out grief at every opportunity, it is that which is making them form their misguided opinions. They are going to look for anything the big themselves up to prove we should have hired a McCarthy. That's all this is, self serving dross. Brad clearly is capable of performing at the top level, no doubt he may not be as sharp as he was but he is still faster on his feet, reads the game better, has more command of his area and is probably equal in shot stopping ability as our 33 year old keeper. He doesn't kick as far but other than that I think he is STILL better than Robbo.

I'm not quite sure I understand what you're trying to get at here. What do you mean by "they are going to look for anything the big themselves up to prove......"?

I am happy that we appointed Berg, by the way, and if you recalled I was one of the more vocal people against McCarthy coming here with my constant reminding of everybody about his Sunderland campaign (19-pointer, anyone?) and his recent 5-0 and 6-0 defeats. I'll be happy with Brad Friedel, I think he's a legend and he's not coming solely to steal Paul Robinson's place but also to be a coach, which I think is a great idea.

[alexanders]

Are there any Norwegian Rovers fans who became a fan of us specifically because of Henning Berg? I always presumed that was the reason we had quite a few.

A big part of it yes. SAS was also a big part of it.

Basically many of us are propably "Glory Hunters"

[yoda]

A big part of it yes. SAS was also a big part of it.

Basically many of us are propably "Glory Hunters"

I hope Henning is

[Mercer]

Fettis was awful, and Filan wasn't much better. Robinson's miles better than both of them. We've been lucky at Rovers to have had some excellent goalkeepers over the years and Robinson is one of them.

People marvelling at Friedel's longevity might reflect on the fact he is only still playing out of forced circumstances owing to losing most of his fortune in the collapse of his business in his native Cleveland, Ohio. I don't mind Friedel returning to the club but not at the expense of a younger and equally competent keeper.

I was a huge Friedel fan when he was previously with Rovers.

However, I honestly feel that there is a lot of goey-eyed sentimentality on here where Friedel is concerned.

Friedel is a decent guy and speaks well, however, does that make him the leader some claim he would be ? Equally, what evidence is there that Friedel would make a successful football coach outside of his own specialist area of goalkeeping ?

IMO, I can see very little, if any, justification in bringing Friedel back to Ewood.

[Plastics]

I was a huge Friedel fan when he was previously with Rovers.

However, I honestly feel that there is a lot of goey-eyed sentimentality on here where Friedel is concerned.

Friedel is a decent guy and speaks well, however, does that make him the leader some claim he would be ? Equally, what evidence is there that Friedel would make a successful football coach outside of his own specialist area of goalkeeping ?

IMO, I can see very little, if any, justification in bringing Friedel back to Ewood.

I'm more inclined to have faith in the manager. Aren't you the guy in Braddock's signature?

[LDRover]

After the way the club has gone over the past couple of years I think it's a good thing we're trying to get good honest football people in.

Too many shysters and chancers here, Friedel is a proper bloke and IMO would do a job off and on the pitch.

[Mercer]

This seems more of a Berg thing than the owners so I feel the last line is a little harsh

If Robbo is as loyal as people make out I'm sure he'll get over it soon enough, people hark on about his commitment but to me not keeping in shape shows he isn't as commited as he's made out to be.

Would have liked it to come off but I'm not worried, we have a half decent keeper so its not a priority at this moment.

Wonder who will keep goal tomorrow ?

According to Nicko in today's Mirror, Robbo had showdown talks with Berg yesterday once Rovers' interest in Friedel emerged.

In all walks of life, if an individual feels unwanted or threatened, he/she is turned-off for a little while until he/she can get their head around the issue - it takes time.

All this apparent aggravation is the last thing we need at this time with some key games coming up.

IMO, it was unnecessary and could have been avoided and represents Berg's 2nd dropped b o l l o c k following the young lad revealing the team fiasco.