When Venkys took over Blackburn Rovers they made some very bold claims. Promises of European football and cups galore were generally mocked, even at times by supporters, never mind the media. However throughout their reign in charge, Venkys have made some very bizarre decisions, and have seemingly used the club as a propaganda tool for their primary company, with the club being linked with marquee names such as Ronaldinho and Luis Fabiano without ever seemingly having a chance of luring them to sunny Lancashire.One of Venkys first major decisions was to sack manager Sam Allardyce, going against promises they had made, and despite the fact that the Dudley born manager has critics galore for his style Bowen Byram Men Jersey of football, he guaranteed stability and the vast majority of supporters were puzzled by this decision, particularly midway through a Premier League campaign. The appointment of rookie coach Steve Kean was even more of a shock, and it turned out to be an incredibly risky move with the club narrowly avoiding relegation on the final day. The managerial change upset Allardyces close friend and chairman John Williams, who was already becoming disgruntled at being pushed from the decision making core of the club. Venkys made his job untenable, and he was forced to leave, keeping his reputation as a gentleman intact by leaving quietly and wishing the club well in the future. Rovers had lost a proven manager and arguably the best chairman in the league, which seemed incredibly risky by owners who were still Paul Kariya Men Jersey dipping their toes into the busine s of football.Ever since, more and more staff have been forced out of the club, which is understandable in a way as Venkys try to stamp their authority and build their own hierarchy. However many of the staff, including Williams and Tom Finn, were more than competent and their removal has left Venkys almost reliant on the advice of outsiders such as agencies Kentaro and SEM, a perilous move indeed. They have failed to quickly replace the staff that departed, and Steve Kean has seemingly got very little say in finalising transfer targets, which is made even more bizarre when you consider that there is no director of football in the club. A sponsor is also a valuable source of incoming revenue that Venkys have failed to finalise, and they may have to reign in their expectations regarding prices, otherwise they could regret putting all their eggs in one basket, if youll pardon the pun. Recruiting dependable staff to fill the voids and securing a sponsor ahead of the new season are two things that need to be prioritised to aid the clubs progre sion, even if it means putting the introduction of a academy in India on hold. I also hope I am reading too much into the fact that contract negotiations with veteran Benjani seem to be more advanced than those regarding a player who could really develop into a top quality player if given the chance: Junior Hoilett.And now on to transfers. Steve Kean said following regarding the funds at his disposal that Its a very competitive budget. Miles bigger than Rovers have had in the past. This was the kind of quote that got the fans tails wagging, with names a-plenty banded around and after years of stability but little in the way of transfer money under the Walker trust, Rovers fans could have been forgiven for starting to dream. Then a big blow, the sale of local hero Phil Jones to Manchester United. Venkys insisted that the money would be ploughed back into the transfer kitty however, and adding to the original budget, a mammoth kitty was expected. The club apparently then chased players such as Papi s Ci se, Axel Witsel and Pablo Piatti, players that Jonathan Bernier Women Jersey would really make people sit up and take notice. However nothing materialised, with no one at the club actually making any final decisions, and rumours started to grow that the budget was not to be as vast as expected, and that the boardroom was going round in circles in terms of transfer plans. At the moment, the two deals that seem likely are Cedric Mongongu, a giant centre back from AS Monaco for a reported 2.5m, and free agent striker Mariano Pavone. Tyson Barrie Women Jersey These are two little known players that may prove useful but are hardly going to set the world alight. One thing that Rovers lacked last season was an out and out clinical goal scorer, someone who can score a minimum of 10-15 goals to really push the team up the table. Having had Roque Santa Cruz, Benni McCarthy and Craig Bellamy in recent years, and seeing talented attacker Nikola Kalinic being starved of first team opportunities, this fact only becomes more depre sing. Papi s Ci se seemingly fit the bill, but the dithering by the owners and their reluctance to splash the cash has left the door open for Schalke to steal the Senegalese hitman. So who do I think the club needs to fill this particular void?Jermaine Defoe was recently linked in the tabloids; however a move for the England hit man seems unlikely, as he would apparently be reluctant to move up north. If a move for Defoe cannot be arranged, then I would still look for a striker that may cost between 10-12million, shattering our transfer record in the proce s. A move would have to be well thought out however, and if a cheaper option such as Shane Long seems a better alternative, then so be it. Also a move for Nigel Reo-Coker on a free contract seems a cost effective way of filling the void left by Jermaine Jones, who had a sizeable impact in his loan spell from Schalke. A young winger with potential would also be welcomed at a cheap price, as well as any full back additions.Another thing that Venkys need to cut out is the mistakes regarding PR, with many me sages seeming distorted and confusing, sending out mixed me sages, Philipp Grubauer Kids Jersey They also need to make sure all signings are based solely on their ability on their pitch, as too much time has been wasted pursuing the likes of Ronaldinho in transfer sagas that did little bar make the club seem like a laughing stock.I gue s the proof will be in the pudding, but Im sure the majority of supporters will be angered if the money spent over the summer is under the finance received from the sale of Phil Jones. The squad is rather unbalanced and lacks a goal scorer that would catapult the side away from any potential relegation troubles. Venkys need to put their money where their mouth is, appoint members of staff to fill the voids left by people from the previous regime, sort out a sponsor and establish a way of deciding on transfer targets to make busine s as efficient. So in short, they have a lot to do!