Source: Team_Talk
Rovers ahead of forecast - Big Sam
lackburn manager Sam Allardyce believes his side are a year ahead of where he expected them to be when he took over in December 2008.[LNB] Having steered Rovers away from relegation in his first five months, he then guided the club to 10th last season.[LNB]And, despite having not spent any money on transfer fees this summer, he is pleased with the way his project at Ewood Park is progressing.[LNB]"Like every manager you are disappointed you can't bring more in but that is a fact of life at the moment," he told the Lancashire Telegraph.[LNB]"But, in terms of development time, I would say we are at least 12 months ahead of where I thought we would be when I first came.[LNB]"The main aim then was to keep the club in the Premier League and then to resolve its financial difficulties.[LNB]"That left us in a very difficult position in terms of producing a good side for Blackburn Rovers. We have managed to do that.[LNB]"We have put the financial side straight by accumulating £30million plus in the transfer market.[LNB]"We have gone out and spent wisely - around £12million or £14million - and have left a massive profit for the club.[LNB]"To get this far in 20 months with the trials and tribulations we have had has been pretty miraculous.[LNB]"It is a position I am delighted to say we are way above where I considered to be."
