[Archived] Michael Appleton - New Rovers Manager

[Majiball]

Well he looks like Lord Voldemort but we're already using "He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named" as a nickname for a previous manager.

What about Tom Riddle???

The Dark Lord?

Anyway last time this waas discussed it was all very quickly removed as unfortunatly the Dark-Lord has minions and powers beyond our comprehension.

[bypass06]

We won't talk about play-offs yet, says Blackburn Rovers boss

http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/blackburn_rovers/news/10219557.We_won_t_talk_about_play_offs_yet__says_Blackburn_Rovers_boss/

Williamson in line for Blackburn Rovers debut

http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/blackburn_rovers/news/10220290.Williamson_in_line_for_Blackburn_Rovers_debut/

[yoda]

I thought "He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named" was used for a certain agent who throws libel threats if he sees his name mentioned?

correct, you forgot to mention the crocodile tears

[jimlav]

Dingles call Dyche 'ginger Mourinho'. But then they are deluded.

I would never have called him Appy until I saw some people on here so adverse to it for no good reason. No I quite like it.

(Had they had a good reason, even one I didn't agree with, then I wouldn't like it, but it's so inoffensive and nothing-y that it amuses me that it annoys others)

They also call him Stone Cold Sean Dyche.

[Roverthechimp]

Starting to think that the board should change the swear filter and impose a 1 pound fine (to charity) for anyone that mentions steve in anything other than a thread that is actually related to him in some way...

[Guest Norbert]

There's also an American Football player nicknamed Clipboard Jesus, a far better nickname.

Who's the clipboard Jesus, and why is he called that? Another great nickname.

[Tyke87]

Charlie Whitehurst. He does have a look of Jesus and has made a hell of a lot of cash standing on the sideline holding a clipboard.

[yoda's brother]

Starting to think that the board should change the swear filter and impose a 1 pound fine (to charity) for anyone that mentions steve in anything other than a thread that is actually related to him in some way...

pay up

[darrenrover]

Charlie Whitehurst. He does have a look of Jesus and has made a hell of a lot of cash standing on the sideline holding a clipboard.

Givet?

[Mike E]

I think using Voldemort and He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named is nice and ironic, rather than a link to Kean and/or Jerome. It makes it a little more light-hearted.

I'd much rather chant 'Voldemort's Blue and White Army' anyway haha.

[Blue n White Rover]

He looks like a farmer, does Dyche.

[yoda]

He looks like a farmer, does Dyche.

Just needs a banjo

[bypass06]

Blackburn Rovers new boy eyes Premier bid

http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/blackburn_rovers/news/10221672.Blackburn_Rovers_new_boy_eyes_Premier_bid/

[m1st]

There's also an American Football player nicknamed Clipboard Jesus, a far better nickname.

My current favourite nicknames are for

Fitz Hall [ex-Oldham Pathetic; Palace & QPR (among others) now playing for Watford], known as "One size"; and

Billy Twelvetrees [the England RU three-quarter], known as "36".

[Plastics]

I'm going to call him Appleton.

[ross-shire rover]

Maybe it's already been said, but with the way he looks surely there should be an apostrophe - 'Appy

[forumquizmaster]

My current favourite nicknames are for

Fitz Hall [ex-Oldham Pathetic; Palace & QPR (among others) now playing for Watford], known as "One size"; and

Billy Twelvetrees [the England RU three-quarter], known as "36".

Brilliant, and right up there with Martin 'Chariots' Offiah

[Plastics]

Twelvetrees nickname doesn't really work unless you call him Turty-six though.

[Stuart]

Twelvetrees nickname doesn't really work unless you call him Turty-six though.

So you really just like disagreeing with people for the sake of it, eh?

[m1st]

Twelvetrees nickname doesn't really work unless you call him Turty-six though.

Thanks for explaining that to me, plastics; I'd never have worked that out for myself.

[Plastics]

Well it's kind of annoying that whoever made up the nickname didn't bother to go the whole hog if they were going to mock/parody/whatever the Irish accent. Half arsed attempt at a joke.

[Guest Norbert]

Twelvetrees nickname doesn't really work unless you call him Turty-six though.

Works for the Irish then.

[Aberdeen Blue]

It was actually his Irish teammates who gave him the 36 nickname when he was at Leicester Tigers. Is that OK by you Braddock?

As for you calling anything half arsed with the amount of shyte you spout........

[Plastics]

Yes, I know, but I am sure they didn't pronounce it thirty six. So if people are going to join in on the joke they should at least do it properly.

[Majiball]

Is Plastics really Braddock????