Let Jordan Rhodes Go!

Hi there!

Blackburn Rovers vs Bolton Wanderers Ewood Park 11th March 2015 19:45

Well, after my first post I'm not afraid to admit it that I'm a little relieved that Blackburn Rovers won their next game, particularly as it was at home!  Where this game sits in your estimation must really depend on where you sit in the optimist / pessimist end of the spectrum.

One the one hand we struggled to score,  were too defensive (again) and were also vulnerable at the back.

On the other, we kept a clean sheet, suffered only one loss in nine matches and beat a side who appear to have a bit of a hoodoo on us, having won six of the last seven meetings.  Let us not forget also, that we had six players out  - Hanley (calf),  Duffy (knee), Dunn (calf), Low (foot) King (hamstring) and Spearing (ineligible) - and lost two players to injury during the game - Evans and Olsson!

I'm inclined to look optimistically at this, and a win, as they say, is a win.

Anyway, my main point is this: we should sell Jordan Rhodes -but not for less than £10 million.  For one thing, with debts of around the £80 million mark we need the money.  For another we need a strike partner for Rudy Gestede, someone with pace who can play off the big man.  Also, it comes down to a hunch I have about Jordan Rhodes.... Before last night goal I was hearing a lot of negative vibes about his performances and his attitude.  Can we be sure that he is happy at Ewood?  All the constant speculation about him is certain to be unsettling for the lad.

I know that some will say that selling Rhodes would send out the wrong message but it is time to be realistic.  Promotion has gone, it went probably back when we lost to Wolves at home.  We need to be looking to next season and rebuilding.  People also need to realize what kind of situation we are in debt-wise.  The days of big spending are over.  We need to box clever, act smart and that means selling high and buying low.

Jordan Rhodes is a wanted man but it is clear from our season that he does not fit into the way Rovers play, after all 14 goals from 36 appearances isn't white hot form is it?

Anyway let me know what you think... any (clean) comment is welcome!

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