Coaches & Back room staff


January 4th, 2009

FA Cup Round Three Preview - Blyth Spartans AFC & 4th Round Draw

By: Jimmy | Comments No Comments

Well the Rovers take a trip to Blue Square North Blyth today to take on the Spartans in the definition on a banana peel game. Currently in 21st out of 22 places, they’re three points shy of the safety spot at 19th. The Rovers’ staff knew just about as much as I did, and [...]



January 3rd, 2009

The Silly Season Starts

By: Jimmy | Comments 3 Comments

Some headlines or you to chew on about some recent going ons at Rovers. Santa is still with us for the time being while we have had a few outings. And a big yay for Sunderland who knocked Notlob from the cup today.
Rovers trial for Ghana Starlet-SkySports
Santa Cruz expecting bid by City??(Guardian)……but then is happy [...]

December 30th, 2008

Blackburn 2-2 Man City, Another 2 Points Dropped

By: Jimmy | Comments 3 Comments

A heads up and alert shot by Benni Mac and a sweet header from Jason Roberts wasn’t enough to down Manchester City this past Sunday. A late collapse and total lapse of confidence saw a poor clearance capitalized on and marking taking a back seat while Robinho waltzed home. Samba summed it up well when [...]

December 25th, 2008

Happy Holidays from the Blackburn Offside!

By: Jimmy | Comments 1 Comment

Whatever you calibrate from the Solstice to the New Year, happiness and fortune to all of you this season! And while this picture might be out of date very soon, a little cheer and a laugh is never a bad thing.
Right, well onto a quick summary of some Rovers news:
Big Sam has let Mr. Arsenal [...]

December 21st, 2008

Dream Start for BFS; Rovers 3-0 Stoke W/highlights

By: Jimmy | Comments 2 Comments

Big Sam’s start to his managerial career at Rovers could not have started better as a brace from Benni Mac and a poached goal bullet from Jason Roberts led the Rovers to almost an assured victory inside the first 27 minutes at Ewood Park on Saturday.



December 18th, 2008

Some Words From BFS

By: Jimmy | Comments No Comments

BFS taking no time to start appealing to the fans, starting this afternoon at the press conference unveiling him officially. From the official site:
“This is a great club to be managing, having walked around the facilities today, this is the best facilities that I’ve experienced as a manager.”
He also added
“But having been there before I [...]

December 17th, 2008

Sam Allardyce = New Gaffer

By: Jimmy | Comments 7 Comments

Well well well, there you have it and that didn’t take long. Official sites report:
Blackburn Rovers are delighted to announce the appointment of Sam Allardyce as manager with immediate effect.
Sam has signed a three-year-contract.
A Press Conference will be held at Ewood Park at 4.00pm tomorrow (Thursday).
More after the Jump!

December 16th, 2008

Ince Sacked Part 2: Yes he is really gone

By: Jimmy | Comments 9 Comments

Right, so my first bit was cut short as apparently missing a final exam because of breaking Rovers news isn’t accepted at Uni. Well, we won’t quibble over who should make the policies( I should) but I’m back now to fill in all the gaps.
Now, right off the bat I’m at a disadvantage cause when [...]

December 16th, 2008

INCE SACKED!!!

By: Jimmy | Comments 3 Comments

Official today from a club statement, Paul Ince has been relieved of duties as the Manager of Blackburn Rovers. No new appointment has been made yet, but JW did have this to say:
“In the meantime, the day-to-day training will be carried out by Archie Knox, Ray Mathias and Karl Robinson. Our coaching staff and all [...]

December 13th, 2008

Maybe They’ll Be a Real Review When I Calm Down….

By: Jimmy | Comments 4 Comments

INCE OUT. INCE OUT. INCE OUT. INCE OUT. INCE OUT. INCE OUT. INCE OUT. INCE OUT. INCE OUT. INCE OUT. INCE OUT. INCE OUT. INCE OUT. INCE OUT. INCE OUT. INCE OUT. INCE OUT. INCE OUT. INCE OUT. INCE OUT.
This is all unacceptable. Ridiculous. Maddening. He gets no more time or chances, sack him [...]






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