Craig who?
Well, Benni's here and he's in the goals. And as far as Mark Hughes is concerned, he's every bit as important a signing as Craig Bellamy was last year. Scoring one and setting up another for fellow new boy Jason Roberts, McCarthy helped Rovers to a 3-2 victory over newly promoted Bundesliga side Alemannia Aachen. Reports from Germany also describe a fizzing shot cleared off the line.
Things are starting to shape up nicely for the start of the new season (thecisone will not be mentioning the 5-0 drubbing at the hands of Olympiakos)...
With just over three weeks to go before the transfer window slams shut, Rovers are still jockeying for the signatures of a handful of exciting players, including a couple already on the books. Ryan Nelsen has been the subject of an improved £4.7million bid from Rouble-rich Portsmouth, who have also promised to double the Kiwi's wages. No official response as yet, but it would tell us a lot about the ambition at Ewood Park to hear the words "Piss off, Harry" being uttered in dulcet Welsh tones. Lucas Neill, according to cmoments ascribed to his agent, won't be signing a new deal. He may prefer to try his luck elsewhere, but Hughes isn't prepared to sell him so expect this one to be resolved in a Bosman next summer or a quick sale in January, possibly to Tottenham. And Middlesborough can't make up their mind how much they want Brett Emerton. Loyalty prevails from Sparky who is going to try to convince Emerton to stay and fight for his place on the last leg of pre-season preparations in Europe.
There is a bit of cash in the kitty for new signings, reprtedly. Robert Huth, whose £5 move to Middlesborough collapsed after a medical revealed damage to a bone in the big German's foot, is one supposed target. And there is no decision yet about the Chilean midfielder Jorge Acuna, who is still training with the side pre-season.
Somebody who won't be in the blue and white halves next year is Didier Agathe. His demands for an early decision on whether to offer him a contract prompted a polite refusal from John Williams and the Ewood Park board.
theciseone would be interested to hear from readers a prediction of where Rovers will finish next season. I will publish these on this site so we can see how good your punditry skills are. Florida Rover and Cameron - this means you!
Things are starting to shape up nicely for the start of the new season (thecisone will not be mentioning the 5-0 drubbing at the hands of Olympiakos)...
With just over three weeks to go before the transfer window slams shut, Rovers are still jockeying for the signatures of a handful of exciting players, including a couple already on the books. Ryan Nelsen has been the subject of an improved £4.7million bid from Rouble-rich Portsmouth, who have also promised to double the Kiwi's wages. No official response as yet, but it would tell us a lot about the ambition at Ewood Park to hear the words "Piss off, Harry" being uttered in dulcet Welsh tones. Lucas Neill, according to cmoments ascribed to his agent, won't be signing a new deal. He may prefer to try his luck elsewhere, but Hughes isn't prepared to sell him so expect this one to be resolved in a Bosman next summer or a quick sale in January, possibly to Tottenham. And Middlesborough can't make up their mind how much they want Brett Emerton. Loyalty prevails from Sparky who is going to try to convince Emerton to stay and fight for his place on the last leg of pre-season preparations in Europe.
There is a bit of cash in the kitty for new signings, reprtedly. Robert Huth, whose £5 move to Middlesborough collapsed after a medical revealed damage to a bone in the big German's foot, is one supposed target. And there is no decision yet about the Chilean midfielder Jorge Acuna, who is still training with the side pre-season.
Somebody who won't be in the blue and white halves next year is Didier Agathe. His demands for an early decision on whether to offer him a contract prompted a polite refusal from John Williams and the Ewood Park board.
theciseone would be interested to hear from readers a prediction of where Rovers will finish next season. I will publish these on this site so we can see how good your punditry skills are. Florida Rover and Cameron - this means you!
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