Girona Friendly - #fanstakeover

[RoversTilliDie]

On 19/07/2023 at 11:34, J*B said:

Blackburn Youth Zone are officially behind this and based on donations so far we’re expecting to be able to cover tickets, travel and expenses for around 40 children who otherwise wouldn’t be able to access games at Ewood. 

If you’d like to donate send myself or Duncan a message. 

Well done Youth Zone, for  paying for childrens tickets who cant afford to go to the match. The children are the future of Blackburn Rovers.

[Ben-2000]

In general the Fanzone needs more offerings food wise than just curry.

Pizza, Chicken stalls maybe?

Sweets, Popcorn etc are just some other ideas but accept cash so kids can actually take their pocket money along! It's a particular pain when you take your child's friends and their parents send them with cash.

Looks like the booze supplier has changed... went in Blues today and the draught beers have all been changed. Wonder if that will be the same in the fan zone / concourse.

Edited July 20, 2023 by Ben-2000

[Mattyblue]

57 minutes ago, RoversTilliDie said:

I can see a big crowd turning up for the friendly a week on Saturday. I will be there to see how the new boys perform and it sounds like a fun day with the Rovers Trust taking over for the day.

Hope you’re right, I can see 3/4k or so, which is plenty when you look at previous Ewood friendlies.

[Ben-2000]

I'm unable to attend but happy to chuck a tenner in to allow a Dad & Lad to attend who wouldn't normally be able to.

I've looked but not sure where to send it...

[tomphil]

It won't be a big crowd they never ever are people tend to save their brass for the real thing.

If it hit 5k that's a good effort.

[wilsdenrover]

3 minutes ago, Ben-2000 said:

I'm unable to attend but happy to chuck a tenner in to allow a Dad & Lad to attend who wouldn't normally be able to.

I've looked but not sure where to send it...

I’m sure @J*B will dm you the details. 😀

[unsall]

36 minutes ago, Ben-2000 said:

In general the Fanzone needs more offerings food wise than just curry.

Pizza, Chicken stalls maybe?

Sweets, Popcorn etc are just some other ideas but accept cash so kids can actually take their pocket money along! It's a particular pain when you take your child's friends and their parents send them with cash.

Looks like the booze supplier has changed... went in Blues today and the draught beers have all been changed. Wonder if that will be the same in the fan zone / concourse.

Changed to what?

[Herbie6590]

1 hour ago, RoversTilliDie said:

Well done Youth Zone, for  paying for childrens tickets who cant afford to go to the match. The children are the future of Blackburn Rovers.

For absolute clarity…it’s *you* i.e. the forum members & other fans who are paying…we have been overwhelmed with donations from all corners of the globe…truly heartwarming.

BYZ are coordinating getting the kids there so are playing a key part but I did want to say the response has been terrific…🤍💙👍🏻

[RoversTilliDie]

On 17/07/2023 at 19:28, goozburger said:

Oh. I thought you were being sarcastic. 🙂

Is'nt there a decent bus service from Preston to Blackburn.

[RoversTilliDie]

2 hours ago, unsall said:

Changed to what?

Good idea Pizza stall, might get a few Italians over for the friendly.

[wilsdenrover]

8 minutes ago, RoversTilliDie said:

Good idea Pizza stall, might get a few Italians over for the friendly.

Girona’s in Spain.

[Oldgregg86]

12 minutes ago, wilsdenrover said:

Girona’s in Spain.

The Spanish like pizza

just make sure the ham on the ham and pineapple has been hanging around for about 4 years covered in flies. They will lap it up

[bazza]

28 minutes ago, RoversTilliDie said:

Is'nt there a decent bus service from Preston to Blackburn.

The 152

26 minutes ago, RoversTilliDie said:

Good idea Pizza stall, might get a few Italians over for the friendly.

Put on a good curry and you might entice Venkys over.

[bazza]

24 minutes ago, wilsdenrover said:

Girona’s in Spain.

Where did I get "Two gentlemen of Girona" from? 

[wilsdenrover]

13 minutes ago, bazza said:

Where did I get "Two gentlemen of Girona" from? 

A bookshop in Verona perhaps? 😂

[AllRoverAsia]

6 minutes ago, wilsdenrover said:

A bookshop in Verona perhaps? 😂

Or a library in Stratford upon Avon that specialises in misspelt book titles.

[rigger]

57 minutes ago, RoversTilliDie said:

Is'nt there a decent bus service from Preston to Blackburn.

Not to Ewood. I think Witton park is the nearest stop.

[bazza]

17 minutes ago, rigger said:

Not to Ewood. I think Witton park is the nearest stop.

If you get the 152, don't make the mistake my mate did when hurrying to Ewood to watch a match. He got off in Feniscowles at The Feildens Arms to walk the "short" journey to Ewood. Only after did he realise what a hell of a long road Livesey Branch Road is. I think he missed the first 20 minutes. 😂

[RoversTilliDie]

1 hour ago, wilsdenrover said:

Girona’s in Spain.

I was told off somebody, they are playing a friendly against an Italian team. You can tell I played truant from Geography lessons at school, back behind the desk.

[Mike E]

10 hours ago, wilsdenrover said:

A bookshop in Verona perhaps? 😂

Mornington Crescent!

[Herbie6590]

The response so far has been phenomenal…Blackburn Youth Zone are bringing the kids…you wonderful bunch are buying the tickets…drop by our stall behind the BBE on the 29th…

 

[Herbie6590]

https://twitter.com/brfcsdotcom/status/1682289340431450114?s=61&t=YzghmFC1hBTxrcVJBu1kGQ

 

[Cherry Blue]

12 hours ago, bazza said:

If you get the 152, don't make the mistake my mate did when hurrying to Ewood to watch a match. He got off in Feniscowles at The Feildens Arms to walk the "short" journey to Ewood. Only after did he realise what a hell of a long road Livesey Branch Road is. I think he missed the first 20 minutes. 😂

Get off the 152 opposite Cherry Lane then cross over, up the lane and onto canal. Come off canal towpath at Albion St and Ewood Park is there. Easy 20min walk.

Edited July 21, 2023 by Cherry Blue

[Miller11]

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Only three?