Venky’s (& Suhail) Out Protest Ideas

[Penwortham Blue]

3 hours ago, Wheelton Blue said:

Isn't he a Dingle? 

He is indeed, from Todmorden and why I never liked him 😂

[Groundhog]

Occam's Razor looms large -

Weeds growing out of the crumbling steps on the Riverside, mould and moss on the gantries above the Darwen and Blackburn End, no Sky Sports in the blues bar, the botched Anniversary Kit, no hot food for press, doesn't take a genius to work out there's an issue. Regarding the pitch, it almost doesn't matter, the latest chapter in the Venky's book of bullshit - just add it to the long list. This is why fans are at their wit's end, it's the wafer-thin mint that tips us over the edge. Rovers are a cost-cutting exercise, not a football club.

Like Ismael said today, there's lots of "heads of" at the club, it points to no accountability and no solid structure emanating from the top down.

I go to games with my 76 year old father, we both live over an hour away, it's been our tradition ever since I moved back up north in 2007, we have a pub lunch and a pint or two, and enjoy getting away for the afternoon. We dissect the game long into the week, and repeat come the next fixture. For the first time this Saturday, since I started supporting Rovers in '92, we actually came to blows leaving the ground and had an unsavoury argument regarding the running of the club. Tensions were a little high due to a wasted afternoon - we've since made up and laughed it off - but it highlighted for me the sheer frustration and desolate feeling this latest drama has created.

It's almost poetic in a way that the pitch has failed like this, the very thing needed to actually play the game. It's a perfect, visible representation of the owner's neglect.

Edited 19 hours ago by Groundhog

[scotchrover]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again- the only way to make your voice heard is to stop buying anything off them. Until Ewood is completely empty for a couple of matches, they won’t listen. If it’s completely empty, the penny might finally drop in India, that they’re not wanted.

#NAPMuntilVenkysGo

[Penwortham Blue]

9 minutes ago, scotchrover said:

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again- the only way to make your voice heard is to stop buying anything off them. Until Ewood is completely empty for a couple of matches, they won’t listen. If it’s completely empty, the penny might finally drop in India, that they’re not wanted.

#NAPMuntilVenkysGo

I am a ST holder and go every home match and a good few away. Attending Ewood now feels like a duty and a chore rather than a positive experience that I look forward to and this is all down to the muppets who run this club. Nothing would give me greater pleasure than not renewing my ST or boycotting fixtures should there be a formal call from the coalition / Trust / LT so that everyone is up for it. We need a totally empty stadium to send a clear message that enough is enough.

[scotchrover]

2 minutes ago, Penwortham Blue said:

I am a ST holder and go every home match and a good few away. Attending Ewood now feels like a duty and a chore rather than a positive experience that I look forward to and this is all down to the muppets who run this club. Nothing would give me greater pleasure than not renewing my ST or boycotting fixtures should there be a formal call from the coalition / Trust / LT so that everyone is up for it. We need a totally empty stadium to send a clear message that enough is enough.

I was like  yourself until summer. When Eustace walked, that was my signal to boycott and not renew my season ticket.

If the stadium gets emptied, Suhail WILL have to ask for more money. At that point, Mrs Desai might wonder what’s going on.

 

 

Edited 18 hours ago by scotchrover

[rigger]

23 minutes ago, scotchrover said:

I was like  yourself until summer. When Eustace walked, that was my signal to boycott and not renew my season ticket.

If the stadium gets emptied, Suhail WILL have to ask for more money. At that point, Mrs Desai might wonder what’s going on.

 

 

The stadium needs to be empty every home game, not just a one-off.

[John]

The pitch is clearly a problem, everyone can see it, yet there’s still been no comment or statement from the club about what they’re doing to fix it.
 

You’d think at the very least they’d acknowledge it and outline a plan, as stated by VI today.
 

The silence - while not surprising at all - is unbelievable at this point.

[Leonard Venkhater]

51 minutes ago, John said:

The pitch is clearly a problem, everyone can see it, yet there’s still been no comment or statement from the club about what they’re doing to fix it.
 

You’d think at the very least they’d acknowledge it and outline a plan, as stated by VI today.
 

The silence - while not surprising at all - is unbelievable at this point.

The silence befits this awful iteration of BRFC. 

[Elrovers]

I’ve travelled to India once and I’ve learnt a lot about the culture down there. They are really chilled and relaxed, for example if they’re working they would be on a phone call whilst doing their job, you will not get that here in England. It’ll be a straight sack.

Another thing is they don’t give a toss about anything. Was at the train station, I would see people walking on the rail tracks to take a shortcut to somewhere and no one would stop them. If they were to die, no one would care either.

Finally, they do anything for money. I have a house over there, I needed the sockets sorting out because my phone wouldn’t charge. Sorted out an electrician, came within an hour. Let’s be honest, in England it would take days for an electrician to come. They sorted out my issue within at least 30 minutes. It was late at night too and they still came. So any time they would come, especially if it was for money. That’s all they care about even if their life is at risk.

So to conclude, venkys just see us as a business and don’t give a flying f**k about us. All these court case delays, they couldn’t care less, they’re probably chilled about it. It’ll be a long time for them to sell us unfortunately. 

Edited 16 hours ago by Elrovers

[toogs]

4 hours ago, John said:

The pitch is clearly a problem, everyone can see it, yet there’s still been no comment or statement from the club about what they’re doing to fix it.
 

You’d think at the very least they’d acknowledge it and outline a plan, as stated by VI today.
 

The silence - while not surprising at all - is unbelievable at this point.

Why isn’t the silence being called out by the coalition of supporter groups?

[Aqualung]

27 minutes ago, toogs said:

Why isn’t the silence being called out by the coalition of supporter groups?

Legal stuff I think. 

[Penwortham Blue]

17 minutes ago, Aqualung said:

Legal stuff I think. 

It feels like the coalition of the silent, absolutely nothing for what seems like months.

[KidderStreetNoise]

2 minutes ago, Penwortham Blue said:

It feels like the coalition of the silent, absolutely nothing for what seems like months.

There was a statement posted today 

[RevidgeBlue]

1 minute ago, KidderStreetNoise said:

There was a statement posted today 

Can anyone reproduce it on here?

[KidderStreetNoise]

4 minutes ago, RevidgeBlue said:

Can anyone reproduce it on here?

 

[toogs]

3 minutes ago, KidderStreetNoise said:

 

Thank you. 

Would it be possible for all communications from the coalition to be posted on here as a matter of process?

Or if it is already, what is the link please. 

[Aqualung]

14 minutes ago, Penwortham Blue said:

It feels like the coalition of the silent, absolutely nothing for what seems like months.

We all know legal stuff can drag on for months and longer. 

@glen9mullan is probably quiet for a very good reason. As would I and most others should be when up against a corporate company. Kind of scary really. 

[KidderStreetNoise]

1 minute ago, toogs said:

Thank you. 

Would it be possible for all communications from the coalition to be posted on here as a matter of process?

Or if it is already, what is the link please. 

I’m no longer part of it but if they do see your comment then I’m sure they will in future

[Aqualung]

Not to mention any costs involved. I believe Glen mentioned this weeks ago. 

[RevidgeBlue]

2 minutes ago, Aqualung said:

Not to mention any costs involved. I believe Glen mentioned this weeks ago. 

If it's any help, I wouldnt know how to make a small contribution to the cause even if I wanted to.

Are others in the same boat or is it just me being dense?

[KidderStreetNoise]

10 hours ago, RevidgeBlue said:

If it's any help, I wouldnt know how to make a small contribution to the cause even if I wanted to.

Are others in the same boat or is it just me being dense?

Who takes responsibility for that money?

[J*B]

1 hour ago, KidderStreetNoise said:

Who takes responsibility for that money?

Which is exactly the stumbling block every time any protest group is started. The only person that’s ever risked putting himself above the pit is Glen Mullan, who had financial and family issues because of it as well as death threats. Until someone’s willing to lead, nothing will really get off the ground. And I’m saying that as someone who’s not brave enough to lead!

[KidderStreetNoise]

18 minutes ago, J*B said:

Which is exactly the stumbling block every time any protest group is started. The only person that’s ever risked putting himself above the pit is Glen Mullan, who had financial and family issues because of it as well as death threats. Until someone’s willing to lead, nothing will really get off the ground. And I’m saying that as someone who’s not brave enough to lead!

Be better off calling it a day then

[G Somerset Rover]

Their incompetence and negligence is definitely gaining traction after the latest abandonment.

Pity tonight will likely go ahead.

 

[Devon Rover]

12 hours ago, KidderStreetNoise said:

 

I like this. 

But I hadn't seen it before it was posted here (thank you).

Where has this statement, and perhaps others like it that I might have also not seen, landed/featured in the media? What impact has been made?

I'm asking with genuine curiosity and wishing for something to be picked up and resonate beyond Rovers fans' groups, but not really seeing it - yet.