[Archived] QATAR group bid for Rovers

[T.J.Newton]

if the other nenkys care as much about the club as they claim then they should see its in the best interest of the club to sell up and move on, maybe they could buy a lower league club as that seems to be where they are taking rovers.

[hi-jaq]

Nicko is bang on the money.

Totally and utterly gutted by this, unless there is a change of heart overnight from owners, Qatari's will move on tomorrow.

The 4th one is Mrs Desai's husband, Jitendra (sp) Desai.

Thanks for clearing that up Kamy, but the question remains... can the 3 of them not force the sale, surely they can???

[Al]

The idiot must know that if he veto's the sale he will be public enemy no1 in Blackburn. He could never show his face again without being absolutely crucified.

[cmb211087]

Nicko is bang on the money.

Totally and utterly gutted by this, unless there is a change of heart overnight from owners, Qatari's will move on tomorrow.

The 4th one is Mrs Desai's husband, Jitendra (sp) Desai.

If, as Nicko wrote, the Qatari are in India talking to Madam D, and they have been over here this week, surely things are more advanced than they might be letting on?

[beerwins]

One of the most important decisions for our football club is in the hands of someone who knows as much about football as I do about knitting.

OMG somebody must have some influence somewhere to change his mind because this is just insane, everybody hammer the #Venkysindia twitter and the email addy's.

[Mercer]

We need a game changer and the gloves need to come off quickly.

Balaji seems to be the issue and, allegedly, should the sh1t hit the fan, lots of it will fall on him.

Someone, somewhere who has the knowledge has to very quickly think how this can be used to 'influence' Balaji. Has the would be buyer got this info., could they use it, does Mrs D know, does the press know, could it be 'leaked' to the Indian media.

I think we are almost at the point where we have very little to lose as if this sale is not done, it seems we might well be doomed.

It's now or never I think and the worst possible thing in life is to look back with regret !!!!!!!!!!!

[perthblue02]

The Indian Barry White needs to get a grip, swallow his pride, take his share of the profits and F*** OFF!!!

Nixon also says that "the 4 of them have to agree to sell"... Who is number 4, surely not JA???!?!?!?!?!?!?!

If not, and there are 3 agreeing to sell, surely that's a majority vote & they can tell him to get bent!!!???

The 4th one is Mrs D's husband

[Kamy100]

This story is a bit more positive to what Kammy etc. have been saying. Time will tell whos really in the know. Let's hope the family see sense when they meet with the Qatar people this week.

Don't get your hopes up, it very very very likely that Venky's will say that club is not for sale. This will be sorted tomorrow.

[47er]

Balaji seems to be the issue and, allegedly, should the sh1t hit the fan, lots of it will fall on him.

I think the fans should hit the sh*t!

[T4E]

So Philip/Kamy, how does Nicko's info that the Qatari's are in India talking to Venkys stack up with your info? Seem right? If they're there surely they've been given some encouragement?

[SAS]

Balaji the one who wants to make it work but ain't got any control to do so, but still wants to own the club despite the others wanting out!!!

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Nicko is bang on the money.

Totally and utterly gutted by this, unless there is a change of heart overnight from owners, Qatari's will move on tomorrow.

The 4th one is Mrs Desai's husband, Jitendra (sp) Desai.

Even in the crazy world that is middle business politics you cannot expect to buy a Premier League football like it's a pint of bitter at your local. " Sorry mate the Landlords off tonight,Oh well give me pint of Speckled Hen then ".It can't be that simple. I wonder how sincere these people are if that's how they operate.

[Miker]

Number 4 is Jitendra Desai.

Have people already forgotten the direct quote from Venkatesh?

[Mercer]

Less than 12 hours then to reveal the real Balaji, if all the rumour is correct.

Come on someone - you have to find the inspiration, and perhaps courage, to get this done. 135 years of proud history (pre Venky's) most probably depends upon it.

[beerwins]

Balaji the one who wants to make it work but ain't got any control to do so, but still wants to own the club despite the others wanting out!!!

So how does that work? So they dont sell but the other 3 still want out, surely it should go with majority vote.

[Wendal]

We need a game changer and the gloves need to come off quickly.

Balaji seems to be the issue and, allegedly, should the sh1t hit the fan, lots of it will fall on him.

Someone, somewhere who has the knowledge has to very quickly think how this can be used to 'influence' Balaji. Has the would be buyer got this info., could they use it, does Mrs D know, does the press know, could it be 'leaked' to the Indian media.

I think we are almost at the point where we have very little to lose as if this sale is not done, it seems we might well be doomed.

It's now or never I think and the worst possible thing in life is to look back with regret !!!!!!!!!!!

Agree wholeheartedly

[2PAC 4 Blackburn]

Less than 12 hours then to reveal the real Balaji, if all the rumour is correct.

Come on someone - you have to find the inspiration, and perhaps courage, to get this done. 135 years of proud history (pre Venky's) most probably depends upon it.

100% agree with this!! If someone needs to borrow a pair of balls let me know

[paullarrygher]

balajirao@venkys.org

I've sent him an email.The way I see it is that he thinks he is one of us, a fan. The Pune 9 spoke about his "passion" for the club and so it is clearly difficult for him to sell the club. He led his family into this mess and wants to see it through (wherever that might be). I could eff and blind at him or make casually racist jokes about him all night as seen in the "Sack Steve Kean" facebook group but instead I thought if he is a fan then surely he wants what is best for the club. Balaji wants to be the hero. He wants to have the crowds chanting his name and the only way they'd ever do that (or even let him near Blackburn) is if he did this and pushed ahead with the sale. That is the line I think that would speak most to him.

Glenn, get in touch with that mate of yours who has his number and get him to have a word. He's got the devil whispering in one ear so let's whisper in the other.

[RibbleValleyRover]

Wasn't Balaji the one who wanted his son to be on the board someday? Also at the end of the Arsenal game i'm pretty sure it was Balaji who was the most jubilant after the result and showed lots of passion? Also IIRC people said they met him during the Hong Kong games and he was very passionate and more clued up about the history of the club and the squad than the rest of his family.

If all the above is true I am not surprised Balaji doesn't want to sell.

[Devon Rover]

The idiot must know that if he veto's the sale he will be public enemy no1 in Blackburn. He could never show his face again without being absolutely crucified.

Agree with this.

There is no way this can end well for Balaji now other than by taking his share of the profit on offer.

Is there any way for members of the 'Pune9' or anyone else to get message to Balaji of how this is being received?

Like many others I'm sure, I have emailed the various Venkys addresses to state the desire for Venkys to 'let us go' but I know these messages are unlikely to even slightly register.

[patrickvalery]

As Billy Castell kindly posted earlier

balajirao@venkys.com

Its about 0445hrs in India right now. Lets see if a fuller than usual inbox might just tip the scales. Desperate and hopeful i realise. But that pretty well sums up the situation if the rumours are true.

[S60tti_BRFC]

Been told to pass this on courtesy of Ibrahim Ismail :

Please can you post it for us pal, won't let me do anything.

Hurry, we don't have time!

Type away my friends!

These are the contact details for our man!

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE address him as YOUR ROYAL HIGHNESS SHEIKH TAMIM BIN HAMAD AL THANI!!!!

Talk about-

A) The rough time we have had under Venkys (how you feel)

Our club family feel/history/traditions, where all of us are like a family, and we want him to be a part of it

(I really MEAN that)

C) Uncle Jack and his legacy

D) We are unique, and why we should be bought.

E) Opportunites/Rewards if successful. (Talk about prize money, status etc)

F) Tell them how great Qatar is. (If you've been then fine, if not, use me as a recommendation to visit!)

G) Make them feel welcome

H) Talk about Blackburn (the QIA gave £7m to fund the construction of Bicknell St Mosque!!!)

When you're done, please E-MAIL ME A COPY at ibrahim.ismail128@yahoo.com,

This is because I'm compiling a dossier of fans e-mails that will be sent directly to His Highness and the QIA B.O.D's!

PLEASE REMEMBER TO BE POLITE AT ALL TIMES!!!

REMEMBER, THIS IS ROYALTY WE'RE TALKING TO!!!!

WE ONLY HAVE ONE SHOT AT THIS, SO MAKE YOURS COUNT!!!

GOOD LUCK AND SPREAD THE WORD!!!!!

Office of the CEO – Qatar Investment Authority

Tel: +974 44995834

Fax: +974 44995866

E-Mail: ceooffice@qia.qa

[roverandout]

so it appears mrs d is willing to sell, just shows that here faith in kean has all been pointless as she would want out at the first opportunity, the biggest winner in all of this is that scrote kean.

[philipl]

Number 4 is Jitendra Desai.

Have people already forgotten the direct quote from Venkatesh?

Go back to January and see what happened within 24 hours Venkatesh's previous direct quote.

Not building up hopes but there have been 12 hours since Venkatesh spoke and a lot has been going on. Still think odds are against the sale and on Balaji becoming an absolute hate figure but the fat lady is not back from her jog yet.

[michaelthomas]

I really wish i could believe that sending an email to Barry is going to help, but I just can't see it. I've sent one, but seriously, his PA will probably just hit 'Delete all' in the morning and forget all about them. This is all incredibly depressing.