Rovers capture Steven N’Zonzi
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The ball will not stop rolling as Rovers sign yet another player for the up coming term. Young starlet N’Zonzi is only just 20 years old, but stands a dominating 6′3″ and plays defensive midfield. Officially he has signed for four years at an undisclosed fee to his french lower league side Amiens SC, but reports in the media leading up to the finalization of the move had reported the fee to be in the £400,000 range. He’s also represented France at a U 21 level.
Depth in the squad and a fresh, young set of legs. Massive legs at that, 6′3″ is no joke. It’ll be interesting to see the center of the midfield now that Big Sam has brought in an out and out defensive midfielder, essentially a replacement for Mokoena in my mind. While he might not jump right into the starting lineup, a year or so at the reserve level and coming in a sub to gain experience, and we have a better taller faster Moko, to bring in to batten down the hatches and hold onto leads and win games.
So many signings and new faces. Exciting to see the new look of the team as, in my opinion, there hasn’t been a bad singing yet. UP THE ROVERS!
Rovers Sign Lars Jacobsen
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Danish international defender Lars Jacobsen signed for the club today on a free transfer. The 29 year old has moved from Everton, where he saw little play time while recovering from a dislocated shoulder most of the year. However, due to the departure of Ooijer and Danny Simpson, he is sure to be a decent squad man that Big Sam thought could do us a job.
Shrewd little piece of business I say. 29 isn’t too old at all and the the guy has 22 caps for Denmark.
Three signings already, and more to come surely with reports about Steven N’Zonz agreeing to a deal and a striker sure to come on. Big Sam is rapidly making this squad his own. Exciting times to be a Rover!
Matty Gone For Sure, Givet IN On Perm
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Well, Matt Derbyshire has officially completed his move to Olympiakos on a four year deal for an undisclosed fee. Hopefully there was some sort of sell on clause thrown in there in case he blows up over there.
While that was going on, Gael Givet was signed on a permanent deal from Olympique Marseille. As per use, for an “undisclosed fee.” Weak. I hate when we don’t get the numbers. Whatever, Big Sam is thrilled.
So what does this mean for the Rovers for the rest of the transfer window? Read the rest of this entry »
Adios, Roque!
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From the Offish Site:
Rovers can confirm that Roque Santa Cruz has this afternoon completed a transfer to Manchester City for an undisclosed fee.
Finally the end of the Roque saga and the beginning of the “Who the hell are we gonna buy with this loot / I can’t believe Man Citeh really paid that much for a broken striker” age can begin.
Very exciting. Happy Trails Roque!
Category: Ewood Latest, League, Manchester City, Other Teams, Players, Roque Santa Cruz, Team News, TransfersMan City Reportedly Settle On RSC Fee
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Sky sports news reports that Rovers and Man Citeh have reached an agreement on a fee for Roque Santa Cruz. The report claims the fee to be in the area of £18million; without a doubt a huge boost to our summer transfer kitty. In addition, if the deal with Matty Derbs goes through, we could be looking at a summer spending account of a little over £20million. That’s huge for us.
Now I will be a little sad to see the threat that is Roque go. I will not be upset one bit to see him go though. He had a stellar first season with us, but MH seemed to blow too much smoke up his arse and ever since then, his interviews and reports begging for a move to a “bigger club” have been a prick and a prick to the side one too many times.
I am definitely looking forward to the funds we would have if this sale goes through, a huge summer for the club could be in the works.
Is anyone else going to be sad about this Roque departure? Any strikers you would love to (realistically) see at the club? Let me know. UP THE ROVERS!!
Matty in talks with Olympiakos
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According tot he Offish site, Rovers have verbally reached an agreement with Olympiakos, and have given Derbs permission to work out personal terms.
I like the lad, he’s a super sub. But there’s always been something missing to make him a premier league starter. His leaving though will require us to really bring in some guys to add to our strike force, with Santa Cruz looking more and more gone each day.
So what do you think? Is he too valuable to get rid of? Any ideas for replacements? Let me know.
Fixtures Released
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For the first times in 5 seasons, Rovers will open their account for the 09-10 Prem season at home against Ex-gaffer Mark Hughes. Saturday Aug 15th will be the day to mark on your calendars, that’s when things will kick off.
Legally I don’t think I am allowed to post the fixtures however, you can find them by clicking this link.
Seeing as I don’t want to get into trouble for posting them in more detail, let’s move into vague date chat.
Soooo, how’s everyone feeling about October 17th this year? Excited? Anxious? Angry? And what about March 27th 2010? Anyone have any thoughts?
I know you do, so comment below. Do it.
MGP Can’t Wait To Dominate Next Season
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Oh Morten. Such a big heart. It’s great, and now I can’t wait for next season. With the Confederations Cup and WCQ’s, I was just really getting into the big summer of National Team football, and MGP comes out and gets me all riled up in this article.
“Just watch us go next season.” Bold. Confident. I like it. He goes onto say later that the injuries really played a huge part in the down to the wire struggle we all had to endure this term. We all knew that, there’s nothing that could be done about it. MGP knew that too.
“What can you do? You have to work hard with the players you have got and hopefully we can get everyone fit for next season.” Yeah Gamst, you tell em. “There will be more competition, players will be sharper, so it is almost like new signings without spending the money on them. I am looking forward to some more good times next time around.”
Here’s the most promising part though. ” “We were in the same situation when Sparky came in as manager. We were down at the bottom, he got us out of relegation and then we kicked on. I have got the same feeling now. We are going to have a pre-season together and get some ideas and get some players fit. I am looking forward to next season.”
Yeahhhh. Love it. Rovers comin’ out strong in the 09-10 season. Bring on the competition. And The Dingles.
Daily Update 6/9/09
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Forward: You will see no RSC stories until something other than crap about Citeh or Spuds stealing him away hits the press. No time to waste on that. Also, never anything from tribalfootball. Thank you for your understanding. - The Management.
John Williams: Taking Names and Cutting Wages - Setanta (but how much longer will they be around?)
Signing number 2!! Nikos Giannakopoulos from Asteras Tripolis. Try saying that Three times fast. - SkySports (Post on him coming soon.)
Zurab to Gala? - Mirror
VILLANUEVA SAD IT’S ALL ROVER (I swear I didn’t write that, it was too good to change) - Daily Star
Hunting Zigic?? - SkySports
Home Kit Leak
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Here’s what the leak of the new Home kit looks like. I’m still not sure if I like it but that BRFC on the back is nice. Kit leaks galore, with the third kit supposedly the blue away kit from this season.
That black crown paints is gaudy. I wish they would blend it better. I’m not sure about the red.
Like I mentioned, the BRFC is sharp, but I’m not too sure.
Oh, here’s a poll!! Let me know what you think by voting or commenting or both! UP THE ROVERS!
Do you Like the Do You Like the New Home Kit Leak?(online surveys)
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