An open letter to the players of Blackburn Rovers F.C.
September 13th, 2011
As it seems to be the fashionable thing at the moment to write open letters, I thought I’d write one myself. But this isn’t born out of frustration, it isn’t aimed to bringing about change, it isn’t even to offer an alternative viewpoint. Nor do I claim to represent anyone bar myself, though I suspect I may speak for the majority for Rovers fans.
It’s simply a message to the players.
You’ve probably noticed a certain amount of discontent amongst the fans at the moment, you’ve possibly heard about fans vocalising their dissatisfaction both in the national press and via a protest march before the Arsenal game. Whilst I have not been involved with these protests I do understand the frustration that has lead to them, but one thing I think the vast majority of fans want to be absolutely clear about is this is simply an issue with the manager and his exceptionally poor results on the pitch, NOT the players. Most fans, if not all, will acknowledge we now have a very strong squad capable of great things, however a significant section of the fans feel that Steve Kean is not the man to drive you to them (no pun intended).
So, I urge you all this weekend, if Ewood is a little more hostile than normal, if there is booing around the ground, if you hear calls for Kean Out, this ISN’T aimed at the players. I’ve yet to find a single person who blames our current league position of the team itself. We all know we’ve got a talented squad capable of far more than a single point at this stage. You, the players, continue to have the fans full support and we feel it’s important you know this, even if some people’s frustration with the manager does spill over during the game this weekend.
Come On You Blues.
Glenn Pegden
Many readers will realise that I’m one of the admins on BRFCS.com, but as the site is remaining neutral on the issue of the protest, I felt it only right I post this on my personal website instead, for fear of it being misconstrued as and official BRFCS statement
This post is (c) 2011 G. Pegden and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without prior permission
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I completely agree Glen. I support the players. I also support the owners. I do not have faith in Steve Keans ability as a Premier League manager though. He was given a golden opportunity to bypass the traditional stepping stones to top level management and he prooved he is not up to the task. I do not dislike him as a person and wish him well wherever he goes after Blackburn, even if he stays on in a coaching capacity, but if he remains in charge i fear he will bring the club into a season long relegation fight that i am not confident he will win. For the good of Blackburn Rovers Football Club Steve Kean needs to be replaced as manager and an experienced manager has to be brought in. As you have mentioned, we have quality players, we just need the right manager to guide them.
I’m normally couldn’t care less about people spelling my name wrong, but Glen (one n) is organising the protest Glenn (two ns) is me, who isn’t – I know you know which is which, but I don’t want others to confuse us
Sorry Glenn, honest mistake…!