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I've wondered similar at times. I cannot comment on their performances for the U21's, but I get the impression the academy players are all much of a muchness. Excluding the obvious Wharton's and Tyjons, the optics are that you get your opportunity if the manager at the time likes you and you take on board his tactics, if you don't, chance gone.
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There have always been midweek games, long before Sky came along. We play Millwall at Ewood in a 12.30 kick off soon - do you really think it's fair on their supporters setting off at some ungodly hour?
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wilsdenrover replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
The last year wages were below 100% of turnover was the last year we were in the Premier League. Perhaps we should try to return there 🤔 -
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KentExile replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
I suppose they could in theory reduce wage to turnover based on that. Depends on how much some of those others (Pashas salary, Waggots gardening leave etc) are being paid, and what else they decide to cut costs on. Half time tombola for head coach position maybe? But if we are looking to have a wage to turnover of less than 100%, then not without increasing turnover significantly -
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London blue replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
I can't believe there are people out there happy to defend the contract strategy that has led to the current situation. Do you honestly believe it's the right thing to do, or are you just willing to back whatever the club does? On the second point, as always, no-one is allowed to form opinion until such time you deem it sensible. His record, to me, isn't good enough and this season so far (and I'm going to count the loss to Bradford, thanks VI) is very bad. -
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wilsdenrover replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Ah, my back of a fag packet calculation has those 12 players (using the middle of those pay bands) taking up around two thirds of our turnover. - before bonuses. That leaves one third for the remaining (based on 23/24 accounts) 219 members of staff. Doable?? -
A really good performance from the under 21's in what was a really enjoyable game although I, along with some other people almost didn't get in. A simple process of paying to watch a match was so difficult and frustrating. The was no Batty in the squad which surprised me. We were the better team in the first half and although the game did ebb and flow we created three good chances and had a Leonard goal disallowed for offside. I spoke to a couple of old refereeing colleagues at half time and they were really impressed with Rovers. The second half was more even with Everton probably shading it and Goddard making some smart saves. He was desperately unlucky with the goal which rebounded off his back/head after hitting the post. We were unlucky to lose particularly in those circumstances. Defensively we were solid and although sometimes sloppy in possession by and large did well in the midfield area. Leonard worked extremely hard up front and looked strong although it was obvious his touch is lacking after his injuries. I don't get the reasoning behind having Mullarkey-Matthews on the bench for the first team (in a similar way to Montgomery). He was arguably Rovers least impressive performer last night and has never really showed me enough to warrant such an elevation.
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KentExile replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Minimum That sort of wage scale would put Rovers on a level playing field with other Championship clubs (excluding those in receipt of parachute payments, or Birmingham/Wrexham), but is obviously not compatible with reducing wages to turnover (unless we double or treble turnover at the same time I suppose? But that sounds rather fanciful) -
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wilsdenrover replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Can it be explained to me how someone can use wages being above turnover as an excuse whilst also (within the last week) saying we should be offering our key players £16k a week to stay. Thank you in advance. -
Oh and a miracle.
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Good job scouts don’t turn up for the last fifteen minutes.
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KentExile replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
It has been 3 years since Rovers finished above Bristol City, and the season before last, Rovers were at the bottom end of the table below both. At the very least, their spending shows their ambition to progress, whilst Rovers cuts show the exact opposite. Being above them for a season is one thing, We can see a general trajectory for clubs over more than a season though. What are the odds on Rovers finishing above them (or Coventry, Or Millwall, or Norwich?, who also reinvest to a similar degree) this season? Obviously yes, there is a chance, but if you had to stake your family home on it, which way would you bet? -
Match report from last night https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2025/august/18/report--everton-under-21s-1-0-rovers-under-21s/
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alexanders replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
However, in order to progress, other clubs such as Middlesbrough, Bristol City etc, reinvest upwards of 70% of transfer fees received into transfer fees for new signings to improve their squad we have been above both of them lately -
We all know the why= money. But that still doesn't make it right. You'd have thought a match going fan would have some empathy with other match going fans, but as you've demonstrated before, that isn't the case.
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K-Hod replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
But they are there and have been there for the last 15 years. -
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KentExile replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Rovers are not unique in this regard In most, if not all cases, if a club wants to remain in the Championship (let alone aim to compete for promotion), then wages have to be higher than turnover The below is based on the most recent accounts of all Championship clubs: https://www.matchdayfinance.com/post/championship-financial-results-season-2023-24 Championship clubs are generally unprofitable, primarily because their staff costs significantly exceed the revenue they generate. Staff costs before player sales totaled £1.12 billion, which amounted to 122% of total turnover—£161 million more than revenue. In such a scenario, financial losses are unavoidable. However, in order to progress, other clubs such as Middlesbrough, Bristol City, Coventry, Millwall etc, reinvest upwards of 70% of transfer fees received into transfer fees for new signings to improve their squad. -
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sharpysharps86 replied to DE.'s topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
What do you mean 'but'...I didn't mention them because the club are clearly trying to offload them. Man it's like having a debate with the Riddler 😂. -
Lots more TV games as the clubs (but in the end the players and agents ) wanted more cash. Yep, all agreed. But seven games at half 12 on a Saturday, why? (No deflections please, specifically answer the question about seven games at half 12).
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Mattyblue replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Guess what our wages will be higher than turnover in League One too… presumably we shouldn’t expect to compete there either. -
I can't even express how much I hate this, and how unnecessary it is. Total load of old bollocks.
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bluebruce replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
I did answer the question, and simply enough for the vast majority of people to understand. And I've explained why at length. Even though the question was pointless in the first place. I'm sorry you didn't grasp it, but we're clearly done here. - Yesterday
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Thats not justification.
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roversfan99 replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Wages are higher than turnover across the Championship. Why are we now justifying our total inability to get any senior players to sign new deals? If anyone sees what is going on at this club and thinks that its got a genuine ambition to get into the Premier League. Then they havent been paying attention. -
You asked similar all season like a broken record week after week. You know why. Clubs and EFL wanted more revenue for TV rights for that to happen, more games had to be available for coverage. Fairly simple reason. More coverage for more revenue