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Mike Graham last won the day on December 23 2023
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Venky’s, HMRC…The Plot Thickens ?
Mike Graham replied to tomphil's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
We send out an email newsletter most months. This includes the notes of MoU meetings and Trust Board meetings. Our next Board meeting is Tuesday next week. -
Venky’s, HMRC…The Plot Thickens ?
Mike Graham replied to tomphil's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Fair comment Tony. -
Venky’s, HMRC…The Plot Thickens ?
Mike Graham replied to tomphil's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
There has been very little criticism on Twitter apart from someone saying this is old news and they could not understand why it was released now. It was not released because I am a lackey of the Club (I can assure you I am not) and it was not given to me to leak to deflect attention from the mess on the playing side. It is purely factual information. The ‘news’ is available openly and publicly, perhaps no one had spotted it. The HMRC letter was dated April 2023 and the Court case was July 2023; this must have been a nightmare of a time for those at Ewood trying to balance the books. I will explain the reason I put this out. Firstly I believe the fan base should have a better knowledge of the Club’s financial predicament; if it was something told to me in confidence it would not have been released, as I said above it is in a public document. Secondly the owners, whether fans like it or not, took the applications to the High Court at no doubt great expense. They secured payments to Rovers and the HMRC, VAT, staff etc have all been paid. Whether fans like it or not credit should be given to the owners for this. The role of the Trust is to try and engage as a critical friend with the owners and their representatives whether they be the Venky’s, the Walker family or the Nolan sisters. We will continue to try our very best to influence on behalf of our members. We do not have secret meetings with the Club; if I or other Board members meet with the Club then the whole Trust Board are aware. Clearly we may receive confidential information from time to time - this will never be divulged by any Trust Board member. -
Cambridge Ticketing Fiasco
Mike Graham replied to Rogerb's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
No idea. Sorry. -
v Cambridge Utd (h) - 06/01/24 FA Cup R3
Mike Graham replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
As Supporters Trust Board members we meet with the Club formally and informally on a regular basis. The meetings are an excellent opportunity for us to touch base albeit some debate will be confidential and we will never breech that confidentiality. -
Cambridge Ticketing Fiasco
Mike Graham replied to Rogerb's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Duncan and I, on behalf of the Supporters Trust, have quietly been making representations on this on behalf of fans. We were aware of this yesterday but it was always up to the Club to announce. In my opinion digital is the way forward but not at the expense of losing fans. A carrot rather than stick approach was our preference. To be fair the Club has listened and acted. -
v Cambridge Utd (h) - 06/01/24 FA Cup R3
Mike Graham replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Duncan and I were aware of this but it was always up to the Club to announce. Fair play to the Club for listening and having the balls to act. -
That *was* the January Window
Mike Graham replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
I can back up Duncan’s comments. -
Fans Forum / Roverstore
Mike Graham replied to Riverside under the drip's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Work is taking place to get direct dialogue with the owners. I cannot and will not say anymore. -
Fans Forum / Roverstore
Mike Graham replied to Riverside under the drip's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
We are trying to build an effective relationship with the Club. Walking out achieves absolutely nothing and would kybosh any future Fans Takeover and discussions we have agreed to have on the future structure of Season Ticket pricing. -
Fans Forum / Roverstore
Mike Graham replied to Riverside under the drip's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Further discussion took place on the next ‘Fans Takeover’. More detail will be announced soon. -
Fans Forum / Roverstore
Mike Graham replied to Riverside under the drip's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
No, Duncan and I did not walk out, what would that achieve? -
Fans Forum / Roverstore
Mike Graham replied to Riverside under the drip's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
…..of what? -
Fans Forum / Roverstore
Mike Graham replied to Riverside under the drip's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
No. It is about ensuring it does not happen again. -
Fans Forum / Roverstore
Mike Graham replied to Riverside under the drip's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
It is Hoghton not Houghton. Hoghton ends 150m after Hoghton Post Office. Gregson Lane is in South Ribble.