New West Ham United signing slams Blackburn Rovers playing style

by Jack Failsworth. Published Wed 08 Sep 2010 10:40, Last updated: 2010-09-08

Former Blackburn Rovers defender Lars Jacobsen has criticised the style of football under boss sam Allardyce following his move to West Ham United.

The 30-year-old arrived at Ewood Park on a free transfer from Everton last summer but found the football ethos frustrating.

Jacobsen explained he was more used to a progressive style of football.

He told the West Ham United website: "That was what I was used to, keeping the ball on the ground and playing out from the back.

"Of course, you cannot be naïve, especially in the Premier League and there are many different styles.

"The way West Ham play is how I want to play and get the most out of my ability."

Comments about New West Ham United signing slams Blackburn Rovers playing style

Whatever style basically just not good enough,championship player at best
ian kenyon, blackburn around 1 year, 5 months ago

now we can all see why Allardyce did not get the enland job he ha not got a clue
brad, kent around 1 year, 5 months ago

I saw Blackburn last season at UP; I think he has a point. Everything was just pumped up by the goalie into West Ham's 18 yard box
Paul, Romford around 1 year, 5 months ago

It is funny how Lars Jacobsen has suddenly become a football purist, yet he was more than happy to draw wages from Blackburn Rovers.
Nobby, Blackburn around 1 year, 5 months ago

nice one lars! lets see you win something with the irons then...you frankly were'nt good enough for the rovers...end of!
Spyderleg, blackburn around 1 year, 5 months ago

So was it Evertons playing style that stopped you breaking into their first 11? Not good enough
Sean, Darren around 1 year, 5 months ago