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Surely this would be unlikely? The Indian Hindu majority (which I assume the Venkys hail from) don't exactly have the best relationship with Muslims. Would they tolerate such a strong symbol of Islam by making the club halal only?

Two things I have questioned this past few weeks. 1. Where is Pears? Why has he not been in the matchday squad? Why has he not been seen on social media posts? Given Glens post about what’s gone on, did he speak out and been banished to train with the kids? He needs to be our #2 keeper regardless of previous performances. 2. Why was the captaincy given to Todd Cantwell when Sonny has taken the role in Trav’s absence? Seems an odd decision. No disrespect to TC but why was Sonny overlooked?

The players we've lost over the summer have more combined Rovers appearances than the players we have left in the squad

When your info is from ex employees you have to take it with a large pinch of salt. It's very plausible that under Waggot there were non playing staff that weren't doing much. Waggot leaves and this paves the way for the rest of management to shake things up. This happens at most companies. No one leaves/gets pushed out in these situations and says yes its cos I never used to do much. They have big conspiracy theories. In fact a few weeks back I was chatting to a member of staff at costco, she told me she worked at Asda but she was managed out because one day the EG brothers visited and one of them just randomly looked at her and snarled you wont be staying here. So is it that a whole bunch of players who were too old or weren't signing new contracts as the wage wasn't at the going rate, were defending innocent staff?? Or New guy comes, wants to make a mark. Gets rid of non playing staff that don't do much or aren't great at their job. Thinks he can get rid of all the high earners and replace them with players from Europe?? I'd go with number 2. He's got no prior experience, so chances are this will end badly, but one can hope.

Might be in a minority here but I think Hyam is better than Carter (when both are fully fit) Not sure if injuries just ruined Carter but he's never seemed to live up to his early promise.

I wonder how much we spend on hush money as a club? I get it if youre a lower level employee, we've all got families to feed and bills to pay, I just hope that one day they pick on the wrong person who then takes them to a very costly employment tribunal and / or goes public. They need to pick on someone like Glen who knows his shit, can back up his points and knows how to tread carefully regarding what can have him in court for liable. Has anyone else seen glassdoor jobs where you can semi-anonymously review your employer. Might be worth some of our ex employees thinking about...

So much sense being posted. Suhail Shaikh and RG, the master and his emissary or perhaps the dark lord and Gothmog (chief orc) depending on your taste. After 15 years we know that nothing will change - ever. There's no amount of nashing of teeth or wailing going to change anything - the moving finger writes and having writ moves on. Done. Only the nuclear option remains and that's what I've taken. Rovers will always be my passion but I'm done. I'm not going to any matches, not buying any merch, not subscribing to any channels. It's for you to examine your consciences and decide for yourselves but that's me done - yes even if we got promoted. An empty ground is the only visible evidence to the world that something is rotten at the heart of Rovers. It won't happen of course but at least my conscience is clear, they'll get no more of my money. Perhaps me walking away is an example of what Suhail Shaikh meant when talking about his strategy of 'cutting the head off the snake" - I don't care, I'm no longer associating myself with his destruction of my club (and our club). It will hurt loads but that's what I'm doing. Still passionate, still Rovers through and through but now absentee along with my family.

Valérien Ismaël 2 BlackburnManager ChampionshipAppointed: 25.02.2025Contract until: 30.06.2028 imago images + Date of birth/Age: 28.09.1975 (49) Place of birth: Strasbourg Citizenship: France Coaching Licence : UEFA Pro Licence Avg. term as coach : 0.68 Years Preferred formation : 4-2-3-1 Former player: Last club : Hannover 96Most games for : R. StrasbourgRetired : 01.07.2009 Profile History Stats Personal Record Manager career Players used achievements News Current club Blackburn Current job Manager Citizenship France Age 49 IMAGO Personal Details Name in Home Country / Full Name: Valérien Alexandre Ismaël Date of birth/Age: 28.09.1975 (49) Place of Birth: Strasbourg Citizenship: France Guadeloupe Avg. term as coach: 0.68 Years Coaching Licence: UEFA Pro Licence Preferred formation: 4-2-3-1 Agent: Unique Sports Group Stats 25/26 Competition Matches W D L Points PPM Total: 5 1 0 4 3 0.60 Championship 4 1 - 3 3 0.75 EFL Cup 1 - - 1 - 0.00 History This is an overview of the career of a manager. Compact Detailed Club & role Appointed In charge until Matches PPM Blackburn Manager 24/25 (25.02.2025) expected 30.06.2028 17 1.06 Watford Manager 23/24 (01.07.2023) 23/24 (09.03.2024) 41 1.20 Besiktas Manager 21/22 (25.03.2022) 22/23 (26.10.2022) 18 1.72 West Brom Manager 21/22 (01.07.2021) 21/22 (02.02.2022) 31 1.45 Barnsley Manager 20/21 (25.10.2020) 20/21 (30.06.2021) 44 1.84 He has a way to go in PPM

There are other agendas at play here i suspect. How many British players have been shown the door now ? Who is replacing the backroom/club staff who've been shunted out ? Why does Gestede appear to have more power than anyone before him ? How long before Jurdan Ali finally turns up here.....

https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2014/october/getting-personal-with-rudy-gestede/ don’t worry lads he says twice that he really dislikes disrespectful arrogant and selfish people

Please dont do it matty...more Brains in a Meat Pie some of those Posters on there. Oblivious to wanton destruction.

This more than Travis leaving is the “ Ken Knighton “ moment for me. The time we run the white flag up the flag pole.

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There is no chance we get anything here. Not even worth doing a score prediction.

Said it all summer but we are in big trouble this year. Already lost 4 out of 5 and replaced all our experienced pros with foreign gambles. I think the manager is a dud, the executives rotten to the core and morale of staff/players already at the floor. Package all that against a very competitive league this year where even bottom feeders and promoted clubs have spent considerable funds improving their squad with experienced pros. The only real disaster club is Sheff Wed which leaves 2 more spaces up for grabs of which I am fairly certain we will be one.

Tattoos?

It's the hope that kills you

While I am sure what Glen is right about Gestede, the real driver of the squad turnover and making players pay for their food is ultimately massive cost reduction targets. I think it would be fair to say finishing 21st but breaking even would be viewed as more of a success than finishing 3rd, losing the playoff final, but making a loss.

He's a willing accomplice and just happy to take the remuneration,its a disastrous situation make no mistake.

Gardner-Hickman shone under Ismael playing CM. Hardworking midfielder with lots of defensive attributes. Perfect if we are going to deploy defensive midfielders.

This is why I am surprised it seems all focus is now on Gestede. When he eventually gets pushed aside, two constants remain: Venkys AND Suhail.

I don’t think he’s part of ot I just think he’s happy to be employed and collect a wage

Ismael is part of the problem in that, like most of the players, he isn't very good He made it a bit of name for himself at Barnsley but, as been pointed out, he benefited there from the good work done by the previous manager. In his 14 year managerial / coaching career he's been at 10 clubs. He's never been anywhere longer than 2 seasons Will he walk or will he be sacked? Either way, he's unlikely to be here very long And so it goes on, lurching from one crisis to another

So religious laws being enforced here?...Women being asked to cover their Arms and Food going Halal. Is there still the freedom of choice,WTF is going on here!?😲

Believe they also have to pay now or at least contribute. Decisions like that in my experience usually point towards a business going bust, but in our case its possibly just Rudy being a cunt.