[Archived] Michael Appleton - New Rovers Manager

[perthblue02]

"Palermo announces that it has reached with the Blackburn Rovers Football Club in an agreement for the acquisition of rights to Mauro Abel Formica,"

Maybe just a google translation used on the sky sports website but strange terminology , wasn't the initial Formica transfer held up because of suspected third party ownership of the player ? be interesting to find out the value of the transfer and how much Rovers get out of it

[davulsukur]

Palermo sign Mauro Formica from Blackburn Rovers

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11682/8429490?

I thought he was the next Batistuta?

[Rover_Shaun]

Formica wouldn't have been at the top of my list of donkeys to kick out. But then again who's going to want them??

[John]

"Palermo announces that it has reached with the Blackburn Rovers Football Club in an agreement for the acquisition of rights to Mauro Abel Formica,"

Maybe just a google translation used on the sky sports website but strange terminology , wasn't the initial Formica transfer held up because of suspected third party ownership of the player ? be interesting to find out the value of the transfer and how much Rovers get out of it

One of the many very dodgy deals under the devious tool Kean/man who cannot be named - wasn't there an issue with a French club who were trying to buy him back then?

[MrT]

Bye bye Gato

Safe to say he won't be missed, didnt assist or score goals

Wonder how much he was on per week? 25k ish?

[Torgeir]

What on earth are 'acquisition rights'?

Google translate

Undisclosed means another transfer fee not recouped. Hope we can reinvest the money on a pacey right winger and a central midfielder this window.

[DE.]

One of the many very dodgy deals under the devious tool Kean/man who cannot be named - wasn't there an issue with a French club who were trying to buy him back then?

Monaco I think.

[Adam C]

Brilliant news, hopefully this is just the first of many out the door. Is it too much to hope that Goodwillie might be next? I'd like it if we could get rid of Simon, Givet and Robinson too. None of them are going to figure much in the future and it would be good to have the extra cash and money available for wages.

[Ewoodbhappy]

Brilliant news, hopefully this is just the first of many out the door. Is it too much to hope that Goodwillie might be next? I'd like it if we could get rid of Simon, Givet and Robinson too. None of them are going to figure much in the future and it would be good to have the extra cash and money available for wages.

Could also pay for Venkys car hire bill / snowball deflectors & business studies course.

[thenodrog]

What on earth are 'acquisition rights'?

I guess you'll have to ask Jerome. Rem it was he who was kind enough to step into the breach at Brockhall and help the new but gullible 'inexperienced' owners spend their money wasn't he? I assume he'll have all the info filed away somewhere safe and will be only to happy to give you full details of transfers which you may require.

Good luck with that one.

[joey_big_nose]

We probably let him go for nearly nothing. Had some talent, but one of far too many lightweight players at the club.

[Mike E]

With Rochina in his position (younger and better) there wasn't really a reason to keep him tbh.

[thenodrog]

We probably let him go for nearly nothing.

An exercise that unfortunately we will need to repeat again and again till the dead wood is cleared. It's criminal what Dick Dastardly and Muttley did to BRFC.

[onlyoneDuff]

think some are being too hard on Formica....honest sort who may have been a step too slow on the wing and not suited to play off a forward in this league...did score the odd goal and seemed to care which is unlike some of the squad....and when compared to the likes of Murphy and Etuhu coming in and the wages their on, I wouldn't rate the Rochina and Formica signings as too bad....hopefully Appleton can xontinue to trim the squad and bring in a box to box central midfielder to replace Lowe and or Murphy

[jim mk2]

Formica wasn't good enough to play in the Premier League and I thought he might shine at the lower level but he's shown little this season to suggest he is ever going to improve. That's one Carlos Kickaball out of the door ..... now can Rochina and the others follow him please ?

[iamarover]

"Palermo announces that it has reached with the Blackburn Rovers Football Club in an agreement for the acquisition of rights to Mauro Abel Formica,"

Maybe just a google translation used on the sky sports website but strange terminology , wasn't the initial Formica transfer held up because of suspected third party ownership of the player ? be interesting to find out the value of the transfer and how much Rovers get out of it

Google translation error, possibly. Or maybe not. It may be a reference to a financial instrument designed to get round the FA's ban on players being 'owned' by agents (viz. Carlos Tevez rumpus a few years back). South American, Spanish and, in particular, Portuguese clubs, are heavily in debt. The latter as a result of the ridiculously lavish spend on new grounds for Euro 2004. Benfica built a new Stadium of Light, and clubs like Coimbra, where I went to watch England, have huge debt funded stadia to house their 3,000 average crowds. As a result the clubs have found different ways to raise cash to service the debts. This article explains how.

http://www.deltaworld.org/sport/Portugal-a-new-and-controversial-financial-instruments-applied-to-football-paradise/

The arrival of a clutch of Portuguese, Spanish and Argentinian nobodies at Ewood could, of course, be purely based on footballing potential, and not at all related to potential personal gain for Rovers personnel who recommended these players. But it would be interesting to know if our amigos have been bought in the traditional manner, or whether they are part owned by a Fund. Who could possibly be Shareholders in a Fund that would reap the rewards from future transfers once Rovers have developed them and sold them on? Maybe Portuguese speaking Steve Kean, or the virtuous Shabby. Surely not? Would Kean and Singh be so cynical as to hatch a plan where Rovers spend money on players, more money on training them, and then cream off the bulk of the sell on fee leaving Rovers hugely out of pocket? I really cannot believe that such professionals as these fine men would even countenance such a thing. Because that would be bordering on corruption, and that just couldn't happen under a strict corporate culture such as exists at Venky's.

This article is not clear as to whether this new instrument is in contravention of the FA policy which banned wholly owned player/agent relationships, and whether a part owned system through a Fund gets round it. Of course I could be wildly and unjustly speculating. And Google and Sky may have just got this all wrong. The 'acquisition rights' phrase and the Rochina rights wrangle may have just been the press getting things mixed up. Or not.

[neekoy]

That statement from Palermo in English was "Palermo Calcio announce it has reached an agreement with Blackburn Rovers Football Club for Mauro Abel Formica"

I would say Google translate error

[jonv]

Google translation error, possibly. Or maybe not. It may be a reference to a financial instrument designed to get round the FA's ban on players being 'owned' by agents (viz. Carlos Tevez rumpus a few years back). South American, Spanish and, in particular, Portuguese clubs, are heavily in debt. The latter as a result of the ridiculously lavish spend on new grounds for Euro 2004. Benfica built a new Stadium of Light, and clubs like Coimbra, where I went to watch England, have huge debt funded stadia to house their 3,000 average crowds. As a result the clubs have found different ways to raise cash to service the debts. This article explains how.

http://www.deltaworld.org/sport/Portugal-a-new-and-controversial-financial-instruments-applied-to-football-paradise/

The arrival of a clutch of Portuguese, Spanish and Argentinian nobodies at Ewood could, of course, be purely based on footballing potential, and not at all related to potential personal gain for Rovers personnel who recommended these players. But it would be interesting to know if our amigos have been bought in the traditional manner, or whether they are part owned by a Fund. Who could possibly be Shareholders in a Fund that would reap the rewards from future transfers once Rovers have developed them and sold them on? Maybe Portuguese speaking Steve Kean, or the virtuous Shabby. Surely not? Would Kean and Singh be so cynical as to hatch a plan where Rovers spend money on players, more money on training them, and then cream off the bulk of the sell on fee leaving Rovers hugely out of pocket? I really cannot believe that such professionals as these fine men would even countenance such a thing. Because that would be bordering on corruption, and that just couldn't happen under a strict corporate culture such as exists at Venky's.

This article is not clear as to whether this new instrument is in contravention of the FA policy which banned wholly owned player/agent relationships, and whether a part owned system through a Fund gets round it. Of course I could be wildly and unjustly speculating. And Google and Sky may have just got this all wrong. The 'acquisition rights' phrase and the Rochina rights wrangle may have just been the press getting things mixed up. Or not.

wow what a lot of hear say with little to no substance a boring and strained fictional narrative, can we not move on from this sort of bland nonsense. this board is just starting to get good again

[bypass06]

Positive atmosphere will only help Rovers

http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/blackburn_rovers/news/10182029.Positive_atmosphere_will_only_help_Rovers/

Blackburn Rovers blog: Goodwillie must now take his last chance

http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/blackburn_rovers/news/10182028.Blackburn_Rovers_blog__Goodwillie_must_now_take_his_last_chance/

[Pedro]

Sounds like the Formica deal is a loan.

[EgyptianPete]

Thanks OOJW but you know that BRFCS has always been a place where one mass opinion dominates and board can sometimes rounds on those with the who disagree. I have been guilty of it in the past as we probably all have.

Most of us backed Berg against our better judgement and I for one feel once bitten twice shy. I don't think Appleton is up to the task so that is why I am reserving the right to let Appleton earn my trust and prove that despite being under qualified he is worthy of such a job. Support needs to be earned

I very much hope I am wrong about the new manager because that will mean the Rovers are prospering (even inspite of Venkys ineptitude).

Okay lets agree then, your are an avid rover and have been for many a year so i stand corrected, this last post you have done is of a more friendly nature and positive so no complaints from me, i know this forum is all about opinions and debate which is great, but sometimes in anger, some step over the mark and that was the point i was making when i said you were not a rovers fan.

[bypass06]

Formica due for Palermo medical

http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/blackburn_rovers/news/10182272.Formica_due_for_Palermo_medical/

[Wing Wizard Windy Miller]

Sounds like MA wants to bring in a cb and wingers according to LET. Is he really going to overlook centre midfield?

[G Somerset Rover]

Sounds like MA wants to bring in a cb and wingers according to LET. Is he really going to overlook centre midfield?

Be good to get anyone in at this rate! Our only confirmed target, Dawson, is buggering off to Bolton.

[chaddyrovers]

Appleton said on bbc radio lancs that he still hasnt meet Shebby yet and its not a massive thing atm.

Appleton said he will be busy with transfers after Saturday game with Derby County.

Think he wants a CB, Right winger and centre midfielder