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June 30th, 2009

Rovers capture Steven N’Zonzi

By: Jimmy | Comments 7 Comments

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 [...]



June 29th, 2009

Rovers Sign Lars Jacobsen

By: Jimmy | Comments 1 Comment

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 [...]

June 27th, 2009

Matty Gone For Sure, Givet IN On Perm

By: Jimmy | Comments 3 Comments

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 [...]

June 22nd, 2009

Adios, Roque!

By: Jimmy | Comments 4 Comments

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 [...]

June 19th, 2009

Man City Reportedly Settle On RSC Fee

By: Jimmy | Comments 5 Comments

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 [...]



June 18th, 2009

Matty in talks with Olympiakos

By: Jimmy | Comments 3 Comments

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 [...]

June 17th, 2009

Fixtures Released

By: Jimmy | Comments 3 Comments

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 [...]

June 11th, 2009

MGP Can’t Wait To Dominate Next Season

By: Jimmy | Comments No Comments

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. [...]

June 9th, 2009

Daily Update 6/9/09

By: Jimmy | Comments No Comments

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 [...]

June 2nd, 2009

Home Kit Leak

By: Jimmy | Comments 6 Comments

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 [...]






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