Credit to John Williams for being the first Chairman of a Premier League club to appoint a British Black Manager. This appointment will win the club many fans not just locally but nationally also. Well done John!! I'm sure Incey will do all he can to repay the faith you have shown in him.

John Williams has never let us down before with his decisions and I am sure he knew what he was doing when he offered Ince the job.

Can't wait to see Rovers play exciting football again under Ince its going to be a good season

Good luck Ince and thank you John Williams

'He also plans to bring in an experienced coach who has worked in the Premier League before.'
Along with the Dons chairmans comments about Inces brand of football, his belief in sports science issues and preparation, I think this is most encouraging, he realises he needs a coach with premiership experience and this seems to have been addressed as well, so far so good!
Now lets get behind the fella and welcome him to Ewood, good Luck Paul.

Rather than 'THRILLED: John Williams', shouldn't the caption under his photo read, 'DAZED ANMD CONFUSED: John Williams'

Impartial wrote:
Credit to John Williams for being the first Chairman of a Premier League club to appoint a British Black Manager. This appointment will win the club many fans not just locally but nationally also. Well done John!! I\'m sure Incey will do all he can to repay the faith you have shown in him.

What the hell does his colour have to do with it?

Thanks to Mr Williams and the board!

I hope Paul will want to keep our star player - Santa Cruz. Bentley is raring to 'go' so I don't include him in my wish list.

Whatever you do Paul we are right behind you as a manager.

Welcome to Blackburn Rovers - the heart of football...ehehehehe
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now we have our manager in place,the important thing would be to secure santa and samba for longer then flog bentley to spurs or chelsea as part of a deal for lennon or wright-phillips.

What can we expect from the New Manager and his team.
Well JW says he and the board did a thorough job and are excited by the appointment.
After reading this on Ray Mathias I have my doubts already.
(Mathias recently stated that almost all of his team talks see him impersonate a swan while the players and substitutes throw Murray Mints at him whilst team manager Paul Ince will shout: 'Sit down Sturrudge' at him in a mild Welsh accent.

Maybe this is what the UEFA Pro Licence is all about.
Wrong, Wrong, Wrong decision, but I will support it. Because of Boxing Day.
COME ON YOU BLUE'S...

What the hell does his colour have to do with it?

There has not been a 'black manager' in the league before, or so I have been led to believe . Rovers is leading the way to be rid of racism and discrimination.

Well done Rovers.

Well done John Williams! Let's all support Paul in his role as our Manager. We are a great club and I am sure with Paul leading the way we are going to play firt class football. I'm looking forward to our coming season. Other clubs watch out, we are here to stay and remain a premiership side. COME ON ROVERS!

Welcome Paul Ince and his staff to BRFC i wish him every success and thankyou to JW for his work behind the scenes. Although not initially my first choice i think this could prove to be a very exciting start of a new era for BRFC.

Mark who?...............

Kate wrote:
What the hell does his colour have to do with it?

There has not been a 'black manager' in the league before, or so I have been led to believe . Rovers is leading the way to be rid of racism and discrimination.

Well done Rovers.

Your post is racist by association!

Rovers did not apoint Ince because he was black or to lead the way to get rid of racism, JW gave him the job because he believes he is the best man for the job!!!!

Don't see the colour see the man!

kelbo wrote:
'He also plans to bring in an experienced coach who has worked in the Premier League before.'
Along with the Dons chairmans comments about Inces brand of football, his belief in sports science issues and preparation, I think this is most encouraging, he realises he needs a coach with premiership experience and this seems to have been addressed as well, so far so good!
Now lets get behind the fella and welcome him to Ewood, good Luck Paul.

Kelbo,
Not questioning your post, but out of interest where did you get the info on the appointment of a prem coach.
I wonder if it could be SC as I believe he is not wanted by Scolari at Chelski.

Role on August and we can get down to enjoying some beautiful football. I live for Rovers and wish Paul Ince all the very best in his new role. Rovers Till I Die!

Thairover,
Look at the top of this page, the last paragraph of JWs article!!

Kelbo

Good Luck Incey. soure you'll do a great job.
Can't wait for the season to start.

Guy's lets stop all this possible racist stuff its sensless and pointless Paul Ince is the first black british born Premier League manager (FACT). So what who cares he has been appointed purely on JW's and the boards belief that he is "The best man for the job".

I dodnt think for one minute that Kate was being racist Chris so get over yourself we live in a multicultural multi race society but Paul will be the first british born black manager in the PL and i think that is what Kate was meaning so get down off your soap box.

Lets all give Paul big BRFC welcome and get behind him not because of colour creed or any other reason than the only one that counts...........He is manager of my belover BRFC.......Rovers till i die PAUL INCE'S BLUE AND WHITE ARMY!!!!!

Chris wrote:

Kate wrote: What the hell does his colour have to do with it? There has not been a \'black manager\' in the league before, or so I have been led to believe . Rovers is leading the way to be rid of racism and discrimination. Well done Rovers.

Your post is racist by association! Rovers did not apoint Ince because he was black or to lead the way to get rid of racism, JW gave him the job because he believes he is the best man for the job!!!! Don\'t see the colour see the man!

spot on chris.I dont know why colour has even been mentioned.Im sure this guy will be a great manager because of his hunger,skill and experience nothing else matters.And well done the board for giving this guy a chance it would have been easy to appoint somebody more proven like allardyce.exciting times ahead i think.

kelbo wrote:
Thairover,
Look at the top of this page, the last paragraph of JWs article!!

Kelbo

Must admit I did not read the full report, thought it was just a copy of all the other reports. Yet another LET exclusive.
Any thoughts on who.
I would not say no to Steve Clark.

Well, it wasn't to be my worst nightmare after all, not Big Sam or the Wally with the Brolly, phew! I don't mind admitting I was really getting worried. Well done JW and the board despite keeping us all on tenterhooks for so long. I'm sure Paul Ince will receive a warm welcome, another chapter begins...

...now where did I put that season ticket renewal form?

sid wrote:

Chris wrote:

Kate wrote: What the hell does his colour have to do with it? There has not been a \\\'black manager\\\' in the league before, or so I have been led to believe . Rovers is leading the way to be rid of racism and discrimination. Well done Rovers.

Your post is racist by association! Rovers did not apoint Ince because he was black or to lead the way to get rid of racism, JW gave him the job because he believes he is the best man for the job!!!! Don\\\'t see the colour see the man!

spot on chris.I dont know why colour has even been mentioned.Im sure this guy will be a great manager because of his hunger,skill and experience nothing else matters.And well done the board for giving this guy a chance it would have been easy to appoint somebody more proven like allardyce.exciting times ahead i think.

What's all thai about colour, he's a IC3 male.

Who gives a toss what colour he is, as long as he does a good job!

Thairover wrote:

kelbo wrote: Thairover, Look at the top of this page, the last paragraph of JWs article!! Kelbo

Must admit I did not read the full report, thought it was just a copy of all the other reports. Yet another LET exclusive. Any thoughts on who. I would not say no to Steve Clark.

Steve Clark would be good though I would think it will be someone who Ince knows quite well, I dont know if he knows SC!!
I am looking to see who Ince played with who is now or has been a top premiership coach!!
Anybodys guess really but I do wonder if it could be an ex rover who will help Ince settle in and help him through his badges. Rob Kelly comes to mind, just hope its not Carlton Palmer!!

Thairover wrote:

sid wrote:

Chris wrote:

Kate wrote: What the hell does his colour have to do with it? There has not been a \\\\\\\'black manager\\\\\\\' in the league before, or so I have been led to believe . Rovers is leading the way to be rid of racism and discrimination. Well done Rovers.

Your post is racist by association! Rovers did not apoint Ince because he was black or to lead the way to get rid of racism, JW gave him the job because he believes he is the best man for the job!!!! Don\\\\\\\'t see the colour see the man!

spot on chris.I dont know why colour has even been mentioned.Im sure this guy will be a great manager because of his hunger,skill and experience nothing else matters.And well done the board for giving this guy a chance it would have been easy to appoint somebody more proven like allardyce.exciting times ahead i think.

What\'s all thai about colour, he\'s a IC3 male.

Sorry, should have read (THIS) not thai

kelbo wrote:

Thairover wrote:

kelbo wrote: Thairover, Look at the top of this page, the last paragraph of JWs article!! Kelbo

Must admit I did not read the full report, thought it was just a copy of all the other reports. Yet another LET exclusive. Any thoughts on who. I would not say no to Steve Clark.

Steve Clark would be good though I would think it will be someone who Ince knows quite well, I dont know if he knows SC!!
I am looking to see who Ince played with who is now or has been a top premiership coach!!
Anybodys guess really but I do wonder if it could be an ex rover who will help Ince settle in and help him through his badges. Rob Kelly comes to mind, just hope its not Carlton Palmer!!

If this has formed part of the appointment, maybe JW wants someone who knows the club to, although not in recent times Faz would be a welcomed addition (talk about Rovers legends) He must have moved down the pecking order at city.

Thairover wrote:

kelbo wrote:

Thairover wrote:

kelbo wrote: Thairover, Look at the top of this page, the last paragraph of JWs article!! Kelbo

Must admit I did not read the full report, thought it was just a copy of all the other reports. Yet another LET exclusive. Any thoughts on who. I would not say no to Steve Clark.

Steve Clark would be good though I would think it will be someone who Ince knows quite well, I dont know if he knows SC!!
I am looking to see who Ince played with who is now or has been a top premiership coach!!
Anybodys guess really but I do wonder if it could be an ex rover who will help Ince settle in and help him through his badges. Rob Kelly comes to mind, just hope its not Carlton Palmer!!

If this has formed part of the appointment, maybe JW wants someone who knows the club to, although not in recent times Faz would be a welcomed addition (talk about Rovers legends) He must have moved down the pecking order at city.

Only two that I can find are.
McCair(director youth academy OT) and Platt.(writes for four four two)
can't remember much success from either.

Bill Carson wrote:
Well, it wasn't to be my worst nightmare after all, not Big Sam or the Wally with the Brolly, phew! I don't mind admitting I was really getting worried. Well done JW and the board despite keeping us all on tenterhooks for so long. I'm sure Paul Ince will receive a warm welcome, another chapter begins... ...now where did I put that season ticket renewal form?

Go on Bill get in son !! Did you ever doubt the board?!!

Common courtesy is a requirement. Also Had they not interviewed the 'POISONED CHALICE(S)' we may never have got too INCE ?

PS Look under your chair for your ss tkt form!!

UP THE ROVERS!!

Ray Mathias is a winner too,even if it means shoulder charging full backs when they are trying to take a quick throw in.Win at all costs!!!!

Well done Rovers on what appears to be another shrewd appointment. Not only that but the whole process was completed very professionally with no media orchestration emanating from Ewood. Unlike some clubs John Williams has delivered on his promise one again.

Up the Rovers!

Thairover wrote:

Thairover wrote:

kelbo wrote:

Thairover wrote:

kelbo wrote: Thairover, Look at the top of this page, the last paragraph of JWs article!! Kelbo

Must admit I did not read the full report, thought it was just a copy of all the other reports. Yet another LET exclusive. Any thoughts on who. I would not say no to Steve Clark.

Steve Clark would be good though I would think it will be someone who Ince knows quite well, I dont know if he knows SC!!
I am looking to see who Ince played with who is now or has been a top premiership coach!!
Anybodys guess really but I do wonder if it could be an ex rover who will help Ince settle in and help him through his badges. Rob Kelly comes to mind, just hope its not Carlton Palmer!!

If this has formed part of the appointment, maybe JW wants someone who knows the club to, although not in recent times Faz would be a welcomed addition (talk about Rovers legends) He must have moved down the pecking order at city.

Only two that I can find are.
McCair(director youth academy OT) and Platt.(writes for four four two)
can't remember much success from either.

Just as I was about to post this LET new report could throw a contender into the frame.
Roy Evans.
He has all the requirments and did bring Ince back from Italy to Liverpool, from the media reports over the 24hrs he seems to still have a great admiration for Ince.

wrong appointment
blackburn will go down

Kate wrote:
What the hell does his colour have to do with it? There has not been a 'black manager' in the league before, or so I have been led to believe . Rovers is leading the way to be rid of racism and discrimination. Well done Rovers.

There was Ruud Gullit kate, thats why some of the press releases say - first english black manager in premiership - but you are right colour is irrelevant

I don't care if he's black, white, red, yellow or pink on the outside - as long as his blood is blue & white, he'll do for me!!

Up the Rovers!!

Good Luck Paul Ince and Thank you John Williams, Come on the Rovers!.

I think there's a worrying undercurrent to the Laudrup link; some fell for his agent's tricks at the expense & compromised their objectivity & trust in John Williams & the Rovers board. By believing Laudrup was a viable option, it created a concept that if Ince was selected it would be an anticlimax - majority of posts in here since Thursday proved that. I guess we need to ask ourselves how the Laudrup link broke - from Denmark, and his agent. Then ask ourselves why? Well, with the benefit oh hindsight, that now seems obvious - his agent knew he wouldn't be given the job (possibly due to suggested clauses, or a lack of commitment, or otherwise - we probably will never know) and so tried to get public opinion on his side. In reality, he threw his toys out the pram in a way akin to Allardyce. It's telling that last Friday, 3 candidates all chose to break news to the press - Mclown going to Twente, Laudrup's link & Allardyce stamping his feet. It now seems clear why. Whatever anyone else suggests, one thing seems obvious to me - JW has been vindicated in the way they went about their business. Okay, it remains to be seen if Ince will succeed - which is subjective after all - but Allardyce above all justified why he was clearly wrong in every aspect - arrogant, childish, stupid, obnoxious and petulant, so good riddance to bad rubbish.

Think the fans deserve to know what makes Paul Ince such an outstanding candidate Mr Williams. Point by point please.

Why Steve? What benefit would that be, seems your mind is made up already. How likely is that also? Do you seriously think JW will read this, and then go away and list your points in the press conference tomoz? Seems you need to spend a bit of time in Realsville!

In the meantime, Ince will bring Ray Mathias, his trusted right-hand man at MK Dons, as part of his backroom team at Ewood. He also plans to bring in an experienced coach who has worked in the Premier League before.

Did anyone else notice how vocal Tony Parkes was, right from the start, in his support for Paul Ince?

Can't get excited about this appointment. Ok he has played at the highest level but he has only managed in the same league as Accy Stanley. He has no coaching badges so is having to bring in a coach.
Sorry but i think it's a bad move. I would have prefered Laudrup anyday. Could be another Brian Kidd.

why is it the little town of burnley in dingleland have nothing better to comment on than the mighty rovers. get a life you loosers.

Impartial wrote:
Credit to John Williams for being the first Chairman of a Premier League club to appoint a British Black Manager. This appointment will win the club many fans not just locally but nationally also. Well done John!! I'm sure Incey will do all he can to repay the faith you have shown in him.

Balck or White, is'nt he English!!!
Not sure what colour has to do with his position

There has not been a 'black manager' in the league before, or so I have been led to believe . Rovers is leading the way to be rid of racism and discrimination.

Well done Rovers.
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Tigana & Gullit are both black.....but what has skin colour got to do with it?
Surely the deciding factor has to be can he do the job? & that applies in any business/job opportunity..... stop playing the race card!!

Who is this experienced coach he is going to bring in? Would love to see Tony Parkes back. The guy is Mr Rovers. After the shameful way Hughes disposed of his services, Parkes acted with dignity and showed what ha gentleman he was. That judas Hughes is not fit to lace his boots.

nay, and thrice nay to Tony Parkes - have to move forwards, not backwards; one of Hughes's best moves as to keep Tony Parkes on would have compromised things at every level, he was a passenger thrust upon every management team and had his day too long ago.

bob wrote:
Can't get excited about this appointment. Ok he has played at the highest level but he has only managed in the same league as Accy Stanley. He has no coaching badges so is having to bring in a coach. Sorry but i think it's a bad move. I would have prefered Laudrup anyday. Could be another Brian Kidd.

Brian Kidd had all the coaching qualifications and was supposed to be one of the best in the league, as was Harford!!
They were never number 1s, there is something about top managers that sets them apart!!
Arrogance, Ince has that, so does Fergie, so did Morinho and Clough!! Its something different and all the badges in the world cant give you that, that is in your make up.

As for the earlier comment about Tony Parkes, I think I am going to upset a few peeps here, but I know, through ex staff at Rovers that Hughes did the right thingm in removing TP.
one of the words spoken of him was 'snake in the grass' I cant comment on that but Rovers did kick on when TP left.
I think we have moved on from TP.