[Archived] Clearout begins at Rovers

[The Rover of Finland]

Based on performance of clubs in europe over the last 5 years, UEFA rank the SPL the 24th best top tier league in Europe. Behind the likes of Belarus, Cyprus and Israel. Objectively its a very poor league. If you take out Rangers and Celtic, for attendances and financial muscle it isn't much above League 1.

Championship players like Hanley shouldn´t be regular starters for their countries. Saying Scottish players (Higdon) wouldn´t make it at Rovers because Goodwillie didn´t is stupid but makes you think twice.

[onlyonejackwalker]

It is good to see that Murphy, Gomez, Formica and Goodwillie have all moved on. Small contribution for a huge outlay. Shifting a few others would also help.

Not overly impressed or excited with the players recruited and remain hopeful we bring in some of much better quality.

Pleasing that things seem to have settled and a degree of common sense is being applied to the decisions taken.

COYB.

[Florida Rover]

Add to that list potentially

Martin olsson

Scott Dann

And we probably lose upwards of £100,000 pw of salary off the payroll which wasn't giving us much return.

Pure guesses

Murphy £ 30,000

Dann £ 20,000

Olsson £20,000

Gomes £ 18,000

Formica £ 12,000

[budha]

Is Formica gone? Thought he failed a medical in the UAE?

Edit: and I'm sure we pay atleast half of Goodwillie's wages anyway. And Henrique's.

[rigger]

Based on performance of clubs in europe over the last 5 years, UEFA rank the SPL the 24th best top tier league in Europe. Behind the likes of Belarus, Cyprus and Israel. Objectively its a very poor league. If you take out Rangers and Celtic, for attendances and financial muscle it isn't much above League 1.

Rangers aren't in the SPL

[The Rover of Finland]

Mauro is still at the club.

[rover37]

Add to that list potentially

Martin olsson

Scott Dann

And we probably lose upwards of £100,000 pw of salary off the payroll which wasn't giving us much return.

Pure guesses

Murphy £ 30,000

Dann £ 20,000

Olsson £20,000

Gomes £ 18,000

Formica £ 12,000

Never mentioned Robbo. Bound to be on higher wages than any of those listed.

[davulsukur]

You could chuck Givet onto that list as well. I imagine his wages are decent.

[Andy]

I think you'll find that's Dundee United. That's like saying he's playing for Leyton Orient and not Chelsea cos they're both in the same city.

Not really though, is it?

It's more to do with the fact that they have almost identical names.

If you had Chelsea and Chelsea Utd, you'd have similar mix-ups.

Either way, it's no big deal.

[Stuart]

Not really though, is it?

It's more to do with the fact that they have almost identical names.

If you had Chelsea and Chelsea Utd, you'd have similar mix-ups.

Either way, it's no big deal.

Would you have the same problem with Manchester United and Mancester City? I'd suggest not.

To be honest Andy, you stumbled into a very long and old bugbear for a lot of Dundee and Dundee United fans. They hate being confused with each other.

Don't let the fact you could just about slide a rizla paper between their grounds fool you!

[Mike E]

Would you have the same problem with Manchester United and Mancester City? I'd suggest not.

To be honest Andy, you stumbled into a very long and old bugbear for a lot of Dundee and Dundee United fans. They hate being confused with each other.

Don't let the fact you could just about slide a rizla paper between their grounds fool you!

Ditto w/ the Sheffields. Tho I must admit my ignorance as pre-Badcock I assumed Dundee just had 1 club.

[onlyonejackwalker]

Wherever he has gone good riddance to the bloke. Nearly 3 million waxed on a guy who can't run, tackle, dribble or head the ball. Great at scoring from 1 yard though, taking baby lining to the extreme.

[broadsword]

So Formica is definitely still here?

[Tom]

Yep Formica is still here

You have to wonder how much we have reduced outgoings by in real terms if we are subsidising the loan move and paid off others

If we don't shift the likes of Olsson and Givet I'll be worried about Rhodes going for cheap late in the window

[Blue n White Rover]

Yep Formica is still here

You have to wonder how much we have reduced outgoings by in real terms if we are subsidising the loan move and paid off others

If we don't shift the likes of Olsson and Givet I'll be worried about Rhodes going for cheap late in the window

Rhodes won't be sold for cheap, I can guarantee you that.

[Rover_Shaun]

Some names that still need to be cleared?

Givet

Orr

Robinson

Marcus Olsson

Ethuhu

Pederson

Formica

Slew

Edinho

Ribeiro

[The Rover of Finland]

Some names that still need to be cleared?

Givet

Orr

Robinson

Marcus Olsson

Ethuhu

Pederson

Formica

Slew

Edinho

Ribeiro

You missed Rosado

[DE.]

Some names that still need to be cleared?

Givet

Orr

Robinson

Marcus Olsson

Ethuhu

Pederson

Formica

Slew

Edinho

Ribeiro

Givet and Pedersen will still be useful to have around. As poor as he is Marcus Ollson might be useful as a sub to bring on in the last five minutes for fresh legs and pace against tired defenders.

The rest I'd be happy to see leave, but no idea who's taking them. Formica might find a club, but the rest?

[Baz]

Robbo is our best keeper, MGP is worthwhile keeping, so would Givet be if he was allowed to be picked. The others you'll need to pay off.

[JAL]

Some names that still need to be cleared?

Givet

Orr

Robinson

Marcus Olsson

Ethuhu

Pederson

Formica

Slew

Edinho

Ribeiro

Theres only Givet, Pederson and Robinson who have proven that they can do a job out of that lot.

[chaddyrovers]

I would let Robinson, Riberio, Edhino, Etuhu and Pedersen leave if they can find clubs willing to take them.

Plus sell Orr, Givet, Formica, Marcus and Martin Olsson.

Plus I think Dann will still go

[davulsukur]

Even tho i think Givet has been decent in the past his time was surely up when we signed Kilgallon. A CB who can also play lb.

[SergioPeter89]

According to the biggest swedish newspaper, Martin Olsson will undergo a medical at Norwich tonight.

[chaddyrovers]

Marcus Christenson ‏@m_christenson 15m

Blackburn's Sweden int def Martin Olsson agrees four-year deal with #Norwich and is having a medical tonight, says @sportbladet #ncfc #brfc

Do we need a replacement for Martin Olsson or are Markus and Morris good enough for Left back.

Could play Henley there tho?

[rovers11]

According to the biggest swedish newspaper, Martin Olsson will undergo a medical at Norwich tonight.

Good news as it means we can tie up the Spearing deal.

Olsson is a good player and a good signing for Norwich. Gone stale at Rovers though so not too disappointed to see him go. I see Henley as being our left back next season.