[Archived] Jordan Rhodes

[Leonard Venkhater]

I agree with chaddy in the sense that I think some would have mixed feelings if we recover and do well under venky ownership.

I just want us to do well and for fans to get down ewood. Whoever owns us at the time.

I don't need a load of responses saying the above will never happen with venkys around - I know some people's views. Just think it's a shame for rovers to have fans staying away. Shame for me too as I enjoy games more when we have a big crowd.

Again, that fan blame fallacy. This is another sad consequence of Venkys' stewardship imo.

Actually, I think it would take us doing well for fans to have any positive feelings at all about this ownership, which has brought nothing but loss and ill feeling....so far!

I agree it is sad to see the ground so empty. I also enjoy the positive vibe of a full stadium .I just hope that someone somewhere is working on a cogent plan to re-engage the supporters. Part of the unfortunate chemistry here is that the last four years have brought some very poor fare on the field of play, as well as everything else. Change that and there is still a chance....It is the hope that hurts!

[Proudtobeblue&white]

Again, that fan blame fallacy. This is another sad consequence of Venkys' stewardship imo.

Actually, I think it would take us doing well for fans to have any positive feelings at all about this ownership, which has brought nothing but loss and ill feeling....so far!

I agree it is sad to see the ground so empty. I also enjoy the positive vibe of a full stadium .I just hope that someone somewhere is working on a cogent plan to re-engage the supporters. Part of the unfortunate chemistry here is that the last four years have brought some very poor fare on the field of play, as well as everything else. Change that and there is still a chance....It is the hope that hurts!

Where's our new director of comms, whipping up the lost fan base, telling us what plans the Loons have to further destroy our club??? I can't pay for my mates to turn up, just no interest. PL pansies, but have a point, the platter is distinctly Maccydees, not Northcote. As always Jack's trustees, be careful what you sell out to......

[Stuart]

Think you need to give your head a wobble chap, or have you been asleep for three and a half years???

Of course he hasn't. He uses it as a reason to back Bowyer time and time and time again.

[chaddyrovers]

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/373058/Blackburn-2-Ipswich-0-Jordan-Rhodes-fires-a-timely-reminder-to-Roy-Keane

[Jimmy612]

Was working in Milan for the weekend so only just seen the goals. What an instinctive finish by Rhodes. How many of our former strikers would have dallied and tried to nip the ball on to their favored right foot? Don't think, just hit it.

Credit to Gestede as well, a great flick on to find Rhodes in the space. It left me thinking that before Gestede's arrival, it would have been Rhodes attempting to hold up/flick the ball on to no-one in particular. If those two work up an understanding they could be absolutely frightening in this division.

Big thumbs up to both and long may it continue!

EDIT: bit much for that chap in the article above to call it a 'screamer'. It was just a really good, instinctive, striker finish.

[stanhillrover]

After two seasons in a Rovers shirt and in the face of a chaotic spell for the football club Rhodes is going to have 50-60 goals to his name.

That is a phenomenal effort, and a goal scoring record over the last four years that isn't matched by any other striker in England. Any other club in the Championship would love to have a player of that calibre in their side.

It is a shame that whilst it seems Rhodes is being offered an improved longer contract, and has continued to insist himself that he is very happy to stay at the club, that rather than being delighted about this possibility some Rovers supporters prefer to question/criticise giving him a new deal.

Its sad that some people would seemingly prefer it if we were to sell Rhodes and in doing so lose our best chance of a return to the Premier League any time soon. Retaining your better players should be a cause for optimism and positivity. As far as I am concerned if he does sign a new deal then it can only be a good thing that Rhodes is happy to stay with the club and that the owners are prepared to pay up to keep him here.

[tomphil]

You can see exactly what's going to happen. Rhodes may leave then next season we'll have a striker who's a bit more physical and runs about a bit more (pleasing some on here) but scores about ten. The team will play in a similar fashion to this season just a bit better, we'll create a few more chances and they'll keep going begging. We'll play well and lose or draw often instead of winning and everyone will moan 'we need a ##### finisher'. You can see it coming.

[Proudtobeblue&white]

He's class, not Shearer class, but a superb finisher. There is a Rudy/JR axis, Conway delivers......it's all looking promising.......we need to keep him to progress.

[old darwen blue]

Conway is bloody awesome!

[thenodrog]

After two seasons in a Rovers shirt and in the face of a chaotic spell for the football club Rhodes is going to have 50-60 goals to his name.

That is a phenomenal effort, and a goal scoring record over the last four years that isn't matched by any other striker in England. Any other club in the Championship would love to have a player of that calibre in their side.

It is a shame that whilst it seems Rhodes is being offered an improved longer contract, and has continued to insist himself that he is very happy to stay at the club, that rather than being delighted about this possibility some Rovers supporters prefer to question/criticise giving him a new deal.

Its sad that some people would seemingly prefer it if we were to sell Rhodes and in doing so lose our best chance of a return to the Premier League any time soon. Retaining your better players should be a cause for optimism and positivity. As far as I am concerned if he does sign a new deal then it can only be a good thing that Rhodes is happy to stay with the club and that the owners are prepared to pay up to keep him here.

Some good points until one factors in that the divisions top scorer plays for Leeds and they are nowhere near promotion and ars some way below us! Again.... There is no 'I' in team.

[Tom]

The quality he had and the form he's in with half a chance on offer he's likely to score

If he and Rudy keep forging this partnership it could be ridiculously dangerous in this league

Even though he's been so potent the last two seasons finding a partner he can work alongside and not in isolation from has been the problem and meant all our goals came through him. If he can continue that but with someone else knocking them in as well it's a top of the table partnership!

[ABBEY]

How is Rhodes hating different than Lowe hating ?

[onlyonejackwalker]

How is Rhodes hating different than Lowe hating ?

I have mentioned at times that Rhodes is slow to react to flick ons, rarely wins headers, struggles with his back to goal and can be very poor in open play.

I must be a Rhodes hater.

I've also said his finishing is very good for the most, his first touch in the box is excellent, his movement around the 6 yard box very clever, the ability to find space in crowded areas commendable and that he has ice in his veins when taking penalties.

I must be a Rhodes fanboy, or Rhodette.

[EgyptianPete]

I have mentioned at times that Rhodes is slow to react to flick ons, rarely wins headers, struggles with his back to goal and can be very poor in open play.

I must be a Rhodes hater.

I've also said his finishing is very good for the most, his first touch in the box is excellent, his movement around the 6 yard box very clever, the ability to find space in crowded areas commendable and that he has ice in his veins when taking penalties.

I must be a Rhodes fanboy, or Rhodette.

No just sat on the fence our best goal scorer since Shearer and he gets stick from all quarters on this board. This is not aimed at you but for all the Rhodes doubters/complainers. Answer me this

Rudd Van Nistelroy - everyone thought a great player, only scored goals from the six yard area from my recollection, did nothing from outfield play, but scored goals for fun, idolised, same with Lineker, same with Jimmy Greaves and as i recall because i saw him play many times Simon Garner, there are many more of the same ilk. so why does Jordan get the crap and not the reaction he deserves, Just asking.

[Stuart]

Because he plays for Rovers.

[Blue Cabbage]

And the fee we paid

[Stuart]

Good point Cabbage. I guess if he had come through the ranks people would be more willing to overlook his weaknesses.

[Jimmy612]

Good point Cabbage. I guess if he had come through the ranks people would be more willing to overlook his weaknesses.

Yes that's true, they probably would. When a Championship club in mountains of debt spends a record transfer fee for a striker you do expect him to be far more of a footballer than Rhodes is. Take nothing away from his finishing because he's excellent in front of goal, but for our record ever transfer fee I did expect him to be a decent football as well.

As for 'best goalscorer since Shearer'.... @#/? me.

[Stuart]

Yes that's true, they probably would. When a Championship club in mountains of debt spends a record transfer fee for a striker you do expect him to be far more of a footballer than Rhodes is. Take nothing away from his finishing because he's excellent in front of goal, but for our record ever transfer fee I did expect him to be a decent football as well.

As for 'best goalscorer since Shearer'.... @#/? me.

Regardless of the fee, I think your expectations were too high. He has definitely improved since he came here from League One but if he ever becomes the complete package, whilst banging in 20-30 goals per season, then we will no longer be bickering over him.

Because he will be playing for a Premier League club.

[Amo]

Yes that's true, they probably would. When a Championship club in mountains of debt spends a record transfer fee for a striker you do expect him to be far more of a footballer than Rhodes is. Take nothing away from his finishing because he's excellent in front of goal, but for our record ever transfer fee I did expect him to be a decent football as well.

As for 'best goalscorer since Shearer'.... @#/? me.

I presume they mean in terms of being a natural born goalscorer. Rhodes is definitely up there.

[Jimmy612]

I presume they mean in terms of being a natural born goalscorer. Rhodes is definitely up there.

Playing in a league below the rest? Cole, McCarthy, RSC, Jansen were all natural goalscorers and far better footballers than Rhodes. I certainly know who I'd pick up front in my sides, or rather who wouldn't get a look in. Do we even mention the likes of Bellamy in this discussion? One of the best I've seen in 20 years at Ewood but not quite as deadly in the box as JR Again, I know which one would be playing for me.

Regardless of the fee, I think your expectations were too high. He has definitely improved since he came here from League One but if he ever becomes the complete package, whilst banging in 20-30 goals per season, then we will no longer be bickering over him.

Because he will be playing for a Premier League club.

Why regardless of the fee? It's a very important aspect of the debate. This man cost us a record transfer fee for this football club. Did I expect more than goals? Certainly I did.

I like the lad but you basically said it yourself.. unless he learns to have more of an impact on games, then he will spend his career stuttering around the Championship or bottom half PL. A shame for such a natural goalscorer.

[OJRovers]

The fee is irrelevant to peoples' expectations. We signed a young league one striker, and paid a premium for various reasons, were you really expecting him to be a world-beater? Would you have low expectations if we signed Messi on a Bosnan free transfer?

[thenodrog]

How is Rhodes hating different than Lowe hating ?

Personally I believe that Lowe is doing his best and giving 100% effort. I don't believe Rhodes is. In a nutshell and despite his undoubted striking ability i think rhodes is underachieving.

Regardless of the fee, I think your expectations were too high. He has definitely improved since he came here from League One but if he ever becomes the complete package, whilst banging in 20-30 goals per season, then we will no longer be bickering over him.

Because he will be playing for a Premier League club.

A situation which he should be busting a gut to achieve. I don't see that he is.

[Blue Cabbage]

The fee is irrelevant to peoples' expectations. We signed a young league one striker, and paid a premium for various reasons, were you really I expecting him to be a world-beater? Would you have low expectations if we signed Messi on a Bosnan free transfer?

We paid a premium because Laurel and Hardy did the negotiating, I honestly think if the fee was lower ie 2-3m he wouldn't get as much stick, that's not to say he's immune from critiscm, his overall game has improved but because he doesn't have a presence and lacks real pace, this is his level and he'll continue to score goals 'til someone takes a chance on him.

Best finisher since Shearer?

Struggle to disagree

[Majiball]

Is there any news on Rhodes injury?