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Dunn: Guv'nor will be a success at Blackburn Rovers
2:01pm Monday 23rd June 2008
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BLACKBURN Rovers midfielder David Dunn says he's excited by the prospect of playing for the club's new Guv'nor.
After a lengthy search, Rovers' chairman, John Williams, finally got his man last night when he appointed Paul Ince as the club's new manager.
And Dunn believes the former England and Manc-hester United star will prove to be the perf-ect replace-ment for Mark Hug-hes, who quit Rovers a fortnight ago to join Manchester City.
"I'm looking forward to wor-king with him," said Dunn last night, after hearing about Ince's appointment.
"He's obviously done well at the last two clubs he's been at, and I'm sure he'll be a big success here too.
"He's young, he's ambitious, and he was a terrific player as well so, in many ways, he's like Mark Hughes.
"Both were winners as players, and they like to instil that in their players too."
Ince will be formally unveiled as Rovers' new boss at a specially arranged press conference at midday tom-orrow.
Then, once the formalities are out of the way, he will begin stamping his own personality on the job, having beaten Sam Allardyce, Steve McClaren and Michael Laudrup in the race for the Ewood hot-seat.
"Whenever a new manager comes in, it's inevitable there are going to be changes, so I'm looking forward to seeing what new ideas he brings in," said Dunn.
"It was disappointing to lose Mark Hughes, as I said at the time, but that's football.
"Now this is a fresh start for everyone, and I'm looking forward to the challenge.
"Paul was a great player and a real leader, and I'm sure he'll prove to be exactly the same as a manager."
Coincidentally, Ince was one of the first opponents Dunn ever faced in the Premier League, and that encounter had a profound effect on the Rovers midfielder at the time.
Now Rovers' new boss will be in a position to influence Dunn's career again.
"I made my debut against Liverpool and Paul Ince and Jamie Redknapp were both playing in the centre of midfield that day," recalls Dunn.
"I just remember they were both great with me.
"If I made a decent pass, they both complimented me, and that stuck in my memory, because I thought it was great to hear two top players saying stuff like that."
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jimluftas, says...
2:15pm Mon 23 Jun 08
Ainzy, Darwen says...
2:24pm Mon 23 Jun 08
Can't wait for some transfer rumours to appear hopefully it will be sooner rather than later
Si, Blackburn says...
2:25pm Mon 23 Jun 08
Let's see if he still likes him after he is made to do 1000 sit ups a day and stop eating kebabs on Darwen street..
Chris, St Annes says...
2:32pm Mon 23 Jun 08
suhail, bburn says...
2:58pm Mon 23 Jun 08
sir rover, blackburn says...
3:13pm Mon 23 Jun 08
how about arda(turkish midfield)as the new tugay!
Happy -, B'burn says...
3:22pm Mon 23 Jun 08
Ainzy, Darwen says...
3:22pm Mon 23 Jun 08
sir rover wrote:Have we been linked with him???
re ainzy and transfer rumours how about arda(turkish midfield)as the new tugay!
Ainzy, Darwen says...
3:29pm Mon 23 Jun 08
Ainzy, Darwen says...
3:30pm Mon 23 Jun 08
Ben, B'Burn says...
3:33pm Mon 23 Jun 08
sir rover, blackburn says...
3:42pm Mon 23 Jun 08
not officialy but the lad is only 21 and has been their best player in euro's. wont be long before other clubs start showing an interest. tugay is a legend in turkey and we should use his influence.....
i think someone mentioned bularouz earlier. not sure about this guy, dont think he has the pace and agility to meet the demand of a modern premiership full back.
bentley in return for 12 million and lennon sounds good to me
Steve, Rishton says...
3:44pm Mon 23 Jun 08
Riversider, Lower Darwen says...
4:39pm Mon 23 Jun 08
Happy - wrote:Guv'nor is OK but I'll be worried when the Pies are replaced with Jellied eels and the new away kit is all black with a shed load of sequins!...........Under the table we must go ei-ei-adio
Are we allowed to change our new manager's nickname?! The 'Guv'nor' is far too 'knees up mother-brown' for my liking !!
suhail, bburn says...
4:45pm Mon 23 Jun 08
knocker, great harwood says...
4:45pm Mon 23 Jun 08
knocker, great harwood says...
4:45pm Mon 23 Jun 08
Thairover, Phuket says...
4:58pm Mon 23 Jun 08
Must say I was impressed with him last season.
Similar to Samba but much better in my opinion.
Thairover, Phuket says...
5:05pm Mon 23 Jun 08
suhail wrote:If it matures nothing wrong there short term.
Rumour has it from a strong tabloid source- ince has been speaking to giggs and scholes for a reunion on a 1 year rolling contract with rovers. looks like the oldies from man u are heading our way..
Giggs would certainly replace Bentley for me, while scholes would do a great holding role, leaving a fair bit in the kitty for some younger talent.
If I was Ince I would not waste my breath on Bentley get shut he has said enough already.
Concentrate on Roque, and if Samba wants to Join MH good luck, bring in Sonko from reading.
Captain Reality, Realsville says...
5:12pm Mon 23 Jun 08
Thairover, Phuket says...
5:37pm Mon 23 Jun 08
http://www.teamtalk.
com/football/story/0
,16368,1769_3727316,
00.html
A club cannot take part in UEFA competitions unless the club hold a UEFA Pro Licence.
So who is coming as Ince's No 2 who holds one.
true blue, Blackburn says...
6:58pm Mon 23 Jun 08
Thairover wrote:pretty irrelevant this season as we are not in europe!!!!!
Interesting comments from Andy Roxbrough on Teamtalk Rovers site. http://www.teamtalk. com/football/story/0 ,16368,1769_3727316, 00.html A club cannot take part in UEFA competitions unless the club hold a UEFA Pro Licence. So who is coming as Ince's No 2 who holds one.
Thairover, Phuket says...
7:00pm Mon 23 Jun 08
Check this link from Bentley 09.37 this morning.
As The Guv-nor give him a good spanking and put him to bed with his teddies.
Last word in his quote US.
http://www.myfootbal
lnews.co.uk/news_jum
p.html?team_id=10&st
ory=839101
JP, burnley says...
7:02pm Mon 23 Jun 08
Thairover, Phuket says...
7:09pm Mon 23 Jun 08
true blue wrote:Oh rite you are I forget how silly of me.
Thairover wrote:pretty irrelevant this season as we are not in europe!!!!!
Interesting comments from Andy Roxbrough on Teamtalk Rovers site. http://www.teamtalk. com/football/story/0 ,16368,1769_3727316, 00.html A club cannot take part in UEFA competitions unless the club hold a UEFA Pro Licence. So who is coming as Ince's No 2 who holds one.
Seeing as Ince has signed a three year deal, and failed to show for is last two coaching appointments then I think it is relevant if we are to qualify for any UEFA comps in the near future.
And not to mention the fact JW has also been quoted and reported that we wii be appointing a coach shortly. This is the point to my Post as I had made clear in earlier post, Who will be No.2
Reminding you just how it is....., Blackburn says...
7:32pm Mon 23 Jun 08
JP wrote:HEY DINGLE-DUM & DUMBER NEVER MIND ALL THAT GET ON THIS ONE.....NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN....WAIT FOR IT...YOU IMPATIENT LITTLE INBRED......
ABOVE 2 COMMENTS..ha,ha yeah you sad gits,the so called CHUMPIONSHIP side WACKED you 4-1 YOUR NOT IN EUROPE,remember..4-1 chumpionship team
THE MIGHTY BFC V NON LEAGUE WIMBELDON AT TURD MOOR IN THE FA CUP...CAN YOU REMIND ME OF THE SCORE PLEASE ??
YOU STUPID LITTLE DINGLE....I DO BELIEVE YOUR DEMISE WAS WELL & TRULY UNDERWAY AFTER THAT RESULT.
WHAT WAS IT THAT WAS SAID? ALL TOGETHER NOW..
'REMEMBER YOUR A WOMBLE' REPEAT OVER & OVER AGAIN......OOH HOW THE MIGHTY HAVE FALLEN...TROT ON YOU CRETIN!!
Woody Riversider, Blackburn says...
7:51pm Mon 23 Jun 08
Thairover wrote:Hey Thai ...I would say thats what you call instant respect for your new manager.Bentley could well be persuaded to stay? After all,we want our best players at the club do we not?
How two faced can you get. Check this link from Bentley 09.37 this morning. As The Guv-nor give him a good spanking and put him to bed with his teddies. Last word in his quote US. http://www.myfootbal lnews.co.uk/news_jum p.html?team_id=10&st ory=839101
Already,Ince is showing the way.
IE.....(INCE) David this is how you win medals......Want some of them do you? Follow me then young man,we(BRFC) are on a new mission & you are just the player who is gonna deliver for me. Patience young man,patience!! I was an England captain & I know what it takes to be included in the squad & more importantly THE TEAM
Cappello, well he knows of me & I he,from my playing days & he knows what I will install into you to make you a consistant & seasoned pro. Your future lays here at BRFC.
Regards...THE GUV'NOR(FACT)
Reminding you again & again..... go on.. & again, Blackburn says...
8:00pm Mon 23 Jun 08
Reminding you just how it is..... wrote:Oi JP(DUMB & DUMBER) of BUMLEY ...Were are you now with your cheap shots? Scrambling around the history books I guess seeking. Well look hard cause I'm on your tail.
JP wrote: ABOVE 2 COMMENTS..ha,ha yeah you sad gits,the so called CHUMPIONSHIP side WACKED you 4-1 YOUR NOT IN EUROPE,remember..4-1 chumpionship teamHEY DINGLE-DUM & DUMBER NEVER MIND ALL THAT GET ON THIS ONE.....NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN....WAIT FOR IT...YOU IMPATIENT LITTLE INBRED...... THE MIGHTY BFC V NON LEAGUE WIMBELDON AT TURD MOOR IN THE FA CUP...CAN YOU REMIND ME OF THE SCORE PLEASE ?? YOU STUPID LITTLE DINGLE....I DO BELIEVE YOUR DEMISE WAS WELL & TRULY UNDERWAY AFTER THAT RESULT. WHAT WAS IT THAT WAS SAID? ALL TOGETHER NOW.. 'REMEMBER YOUR A WOMBLE' REPEAT OVER & OVER AGAIN......OOH HOW THE MIGHTY HAVE FALLEN...TROT ON YOU CRETIN!!
Dont forget 'REMEMBER YOUR A WOMBLE' YOU KNOW THEM FROM NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL.......
ossy, ossy says...
8:02pm Mon 23 Jun 08
failed to show for is last two coaching appointments
how do you know?
maybe he was busy with JW
also he has 2 years to do this.
Woody Woodpecker, says...
10:07pm Mon 23 Jun 08
Woody Riversider wrote:But I will have to get someone to coach you because I'm not qualified to do it.
Thairover wrote: How two faced can you get. Check this link from Bentley 09.37 this morning. As The Guv-nor give him a good spanking and put him to bed with his teddies. Last word in his quote US. http://www.myfootbal lnews.co.uk/news_jum p.html?team_id=10&st ory=839101Hey Thai ...I would say thats what you call instant respect for your new manager.Bentley could well be persuaded to stay? After all,we want our best players at the club do we not? Already,Ince is showing the way. IE.....(INCE) David this is how you win medals......Want some of them do you? Follow me then young man,we(BRFC) are on a new mission & you are just the player who is gonna deliver for me. Patience young man,patience!! I was an England captain & I know what it takes to be included in the squad & more importantly THE TEAM Cappello, well he knows of me & I he,from my playing days & he knows what I will install into you to make you a consistant & seasoned pro. Your future lays here at BRFC. Regards...THE GUV'NOR(FACT)
Thairover, Phuket says...
11:35pm Mon 23 Jun 08
Woody Riversider wrote:Great post.
Thairover wrote:Hey Thai ...I would say thats what you call instant respect for your new manager.Bentley could well be persuaded to stay? After all,we want our best players at the club do we not?
How two faced can you get. Check this link from Bentley 09.37 this morning. As The Guv-nor give him a good spanking and put him to bed with his teddies. Last word in his quote US. http://www.myfootbal lnews.co.uk/news_jum p.html?team_id=10&st ory=839101
Already,Ince is showing the way.
IE.....(INCE) David this is how you win medals......Want some of them do you? Follow me then young man,we(BRFC) are on a new mission & you are just the player who is gonna deliver for me. Patience young man,patience!! I was an England captain & I know what it takes to be included in the squad & more importantly THE TEAM
Cappello, well he knows of me & I he,from my playing days & he knows what I will install into you to make you a consistant & seasoned pro. Your future lays here at BRFC.
Regards...THE GUV\'NOR(FACT)
Some of which sound as though it came straight from the mouth of another great man manager, when he was not drunk (Brian Clough)
Thairover, Phuket says...
11:45pm Mon 23 Jun 08
ossy wrote:In one of the reports on the web covering Ince's requirments for the pro licence
Thairover, Phuket wrote
failed to show for is last two coaching appointments
how do you know?
maybe he was busy with JW
also he has 2 years to do this.
He did not attend Aberystwhth, also did not bother to turn up last year.
Not a problem as we all kmow someone is coming in as No. 2 with the Pro Licence
Captain Reality, Realsville says...
3:41am Tue 24 Jun 08
It's the COACH who's identity is yet to be determined - Matthias will likely be his assistant manager (which proper research will show you).
You're like the Comical Ali of the footy worl at present, get a grip please !!
Question everything, believe nothing.
kelbo, Lancs says...
8:54am Tue 24 Jun 08
Non other than the great Andy Roxbrough!!!
What did he do? made a balls up of the scottish job, not too difficult of course, then
got to the top of scottish football who appointed Volks I suppose!!
I often wonder why we bother with the Europeans as both in Politics and football they appoint Clowns!!
craig, Sydney NSW Australia says...
9:01am Tue 24 Jun 08
kelbo, Lancs says...
9:16am Tue 24 Jun 08
Woody Woodpecker wrote:Woody,
Woody Riversider wrote:But I will have to get someone to coach you because I'm not qualified to do it.Thairover wrote: How two faced can you get. Check this link from Bentley 09.37 this morning. As The Guv-nor give him a good spanking and put him to bed with his teddies. Last word in his quote US. http://www.myfootbal lnews.co.uk/news_jum p.html?team_id=10&st ory=839101Hey Thai ...I would say thats what you call instant respect for your new manager.Bentley could well be persuaded to stay? After all,we want our best players at the club do we not? Already,Ince is showing the way. IE.....(INCE) David this is how you win medals......Want some of them do you? Follow me then young man,we(BRFC) are on a new mission & you are just the player who is gonna deliver for me. Patience young man,patience!! I was an England captain & I know what it takes to be included in the squad & more importantly THE TEAM Cappello, well he knows of me & I he,from my playing days & he knows what I will install into you to make you a consistant & seasoned pro. Your future lays here at BRFC. Regards...THE GUV'NOR(FACT)
Not been able to acess the above comments re Bentley!!
Is your interpretation correct or by assumption!!
Kelbo
Woody Riversider, Blackburn says...
11:02am Tue 24 Jun 08
kelbo wrote:Hi KELBO ...The qoute is from D.Bentley on a footy website pointed out by THAI in that BENTS is qouted as saying ' INCE will do well for US'
Woody Woodpecker wrote:Woody, Not been able to acess the above comments re Bentley!! Is your interpretation correct or by assumption!! KelboWoody Riversider wrote:But I will have to get someone to coach you because I'm not qualified to do it.Thairover wrote: How two faced can you get. Check this link from Bentley 09.37 this morning. As The Guv-nor give him a good spanking and put him to bed with his teddies. Last word in his quote US. http://www.myfootbal lnews.co.uk/news_jum p.html?team_id=10&st ory=839101Hey Thai ...I would say thats what you call instant respect for your new manager.Bentley could well be persuaded to stay? After all,we want our best players at the club do we not? Already,Ince is showing the way. IE.....(INCE) David this is how you win medals......Want some of them do you? Follow me then young man,we(BRFC) are on a new mission & you are just the player who is gonna deliver for me. Patience young man,patience!! I was an England captain & I know what it takes to be included in the squad & more importantly THE TEAM Cappello, well he knows of me & I he,from my playing days & he knows what I will install into you to make you a consistant & seasoned pro. Your future lays here at BRFC. Regards...THE GUV'NOR(FACT)
US being the key word. I am assuming that BENTS is prepared to have re-think on his request for a transfer? At the very least INCE should be given the oppotunity to work with BENTS .
How accurate the qoute is negible?
Regards
PS King Kenny as endorsed INCE appointment via SATANTA...Oh how I love the King Kenny.
Arte et labore
kelbo, Lancs says...
11:18am Tue 24 Jun 08
King kenny was the best talent spotter football has seen, could he pick a player, I hope Ince can use him in such a capacity and as a consultant!!
Regards,
Kelbo
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