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Jon Dahl Tomasson - Sweden coach
philipl replied to Tom's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
As far as I can tell, this is the one and only ..- 9495 replies
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Jon Dahl Tomasson - Sweden coach
philipl replied to Tom's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Thanks Glen. Yes I wasn't targeted but sadly you weren't the only one to be subject to really nasty stuff back then. Thank God your health is holding up. The Mowbray compared with JDT posts are just willy waving in the big picture of things. On the other threads, I have posted why my reading is this is a palace coup by Waggott against JDT forcing him out against Venkys wishes. -
Just seen that Waggott is reliably reported to have delayed the Adam Wharton paperwork to beyond the deadline leading to Palace being horrified by our unprofessionalism. Doesn't exempt Venkys from criticism but Swag has exploited their hands off style to his advantage. The Wharton paperwork story points to Waggott being the villain in screwing up McGuire and probably the two failed transfers last January in a failed attempt to get Broughton out and giving Waggott sole control over everything. If the Wharton deal failed, fans are delighted to have Adam back, Venkys still pump the cash in in March. Fan protests would be muted, Broughton certainly goes as the fall guy and Swag rules.
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That *was* the January Window
philipl replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
I have posted my reading of what happened/ is happening in the Waggott thread. This is a palace coup engineered by Swag for Swag own advantage and the McGuire cockup a deliberate move in the game in my opinion. I wouldn't rule out last year's O'Brien and Brierly mess as a failed attempt by Swag at setting up Broughton so Swag regained control over the football side. -
It is all pretty damned obvious. JDT and Swag relationship broke down. Became a he goes or I go stand off. Swag blocks JDT speaking out. McGuire got blocked in Venkys compound because there is no certainty the Judge will ok the next cash transfer following the Wharton sale. Ennis sale unblocked McGuire deal so JDT prevailed So Swag saved rather than sent the registration to screw it up. After last January's cock up, the CEO had to have his finger on a deal as big as this. JDT predictably melts down Swag "accepts" resignation saving compensation Swag tries to get players and fans on board criticising Ennis sale Swag accepts retirements of Cheston and Silvester Swag has Suhail on board and Venkys face a fait accompli of Swag last man standing Greg Broughton isolated and will probably be forced out on pretext of fall guy for McGuire Swag gets control over the football side again which is what he has run his mouth about previously. I have no inside This is speculation But I can read folk playing politics and setting up a palace coup.
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The stunt- and that is what it was - with SW, senior players and fans is an absolute disgrace.
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Jon Dahl Tomasson - Sweden coach
philipl replied to Tom's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
No way do you have a meeting with CEO and senior players without the Manager and the Manager not be leaving. Absolutely no way to run a football club. In that CCTV footage, the players looked like they were hostages. My opinion of Steve Waggott is unprintable.- 9495 replies
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That *was* the January Window
philipl replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
I have read through the last dozen or so pages and am as confused as I expected to be.. My recollection is that there are rules about who can process the transfer filings to the EFL- either the company secretary or the CEO/Chairman. So Rovers' save/send story fingers either Silvester or Waggott as the ham fisted typist. Silvester has been a football company secretary since at least his appointment at Liverpool in 2005 so he is hardly unexperienced in these matters. I will repeat that Waggott as CEO carries ultimate operational responsibility and must go. -
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That *was* the January Window
philipl replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
This is on Waggott. He should have gone over the double screw up last January for being in Birmingham. He definitely has to go now. The buck stops with the CEO whose job it is to make sure the systems work. -
Well done to the u-21s but they progress on a freak result at West Bromwich. They are also back within striking distance of 16th in the league table also which brings qualifications for Cup competitions next season.
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That *was* the January Window
philipl replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
No matter what the cock up was, SWAG position is untenable. As CEO with O'Brien on his track record, he should personally have been physically present when the paperwork was being checked collated SCANNED and sent. I did that with mission critical paperwork in a business of similar size to Rovers and know of no similar CEO who wouldn't have done the same. This is 100% his personal responsibility. -
That *was* the January Window
philipl replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
I accepted the O'Brien nonsense as not being Pune but Waggott failure as CEO. If as seems likely Pune pulled the plug 9n McGuire, O'Brien has to be revisited. JDT comments were about Waggott and Sohail. Not Broughton. I am back wondering what Pune is really doing What were the betting odds on Rovers getting relegated this season back in the summer? -
Midfield looks horribly weak
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That *was* the January Window
philipl replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
In terms of man management, PR and the JDT farce we are in the midst of as a result of the window its a catastrophe In terms of ripping the emotional ties between Rovers, the players and the community, Wharton's departure is horrific and far too soon. In terms of incomings as always remains to be seen but by the law of averages there has to be at least one gem and one dud. Ironically, we are back in the hands of officialdom. This time the Home Office processing McGuire. A delay might cover the time needed to get his fitness up from Florida vacation level. But from what I have heard of the McGuire analysis, he is far from the perfect striker but he meets the characteristics list of what he hadn't previously got in the squad absolutely perfectly. Genuinely excited by this one. -
Jon Dahl Tomasson - Sweden coach
philipl replied to Tom's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Certainly get the Waggott out chants going. There isn't a Waggott love in thread going somewhere on Facebook so should be able to get everyone on board with that. Does JDT have a chant- cannot remember hearing one on RoversTV? Asking him to give us a wave could have unfortunate connotations... Everybody will be hyper analysing his demeanour at final whistle. -
We paid zero, paid six months of Championship wages, medical bills and slimming tablets, got a goal which contributed to being the odd goal in 7 and avoiding a Walsall upset, made a memorable trap and assist in a Championship game and got sold for 500,000. Strikes me as break even or slightly ahead for Rovers.
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We stuffed this lot 4-0 away. That is quite a benchmark to live up to today.
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Jon Dahl Tomasson - Sweden coach
philipl replied to Tom's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Ok, how are the fans going to demonstrate support for JDT at the QPR game today? -
Jon Dahl Tomasson - Sweden coach
philipl replied to Tom's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Yes horrifically badly managed. Has to be Waggott's decision and is plain wrong. No, sorry but having mulled this over I am struggling to find a scenario in which JDT is not leaving. -
Jon Dahl Tomasson - Sweden coach
philipl replied to Tom's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Not good. Thanks Rovers for ruining Friday night after having had a very good day. Rovers have always been heart breakers throughout my life but the last 12 years has been one self inflicted shambles after another. Of course JDT will not be the easiest person to work with. Driven professionals never are. But he is a class act in what is sadly a classless club now.- 9495 replies
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That *was* the January Window
philipl replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Turning all SWAG for a moment, yesterday should keep us in the Championship without relegation worries. With Fleck, MacFazdean and Garrett likely to feature, the ice pack and stitches count in the opposition dressing rooms will go up quite a bit... -
Isaac Hayden linking with Ilias Chair could be serious problems for us. We should be able to carry on where we left off at Loftus Road but as I have said before, should doesn't equal 3 points.
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Core of a World XI sitting on the subs bench on merit!