Venky’s (& Suhail) Out Protest Ideas

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24 minutes ago, simongarnerisgod said:

don`t know why the coalition are asking us all to boycott,it`s already began has`nt it???

you will never get a complete boycott,there are many people who go for the social outing and the saturday (or whatever day) ritual,imo you need to get at pasha and gestede with a bit of matchday disobediance.i.e everyone gather in the concourses and don`t go into the stand

Might aswell not go if all we gonna do is stand on the concourse

[chaddyrovers]

5 minutes ago, RevidgeBlue said:

I feel you're being obstinate for the sake of it there.

What are you going on about again. Ive been more than open and honest with my stance whilst respecting yours whilst you dont with mine and others who will choose to attend games, vack the players and club, etc.

5 minutes ago, RevidgeBlue said:

Obviously, a massive boycott by ST holders won't affect income levels for THIS season but a regular 5k home fans attending for the remainder would surely raise eyebrows in India at the very least.

Will it tho? How would we know? 

5 minutes ago, RevidgeBlue said:

And if the boycott continued into next season come renewal time then that's the time it would really bite and possibly force their hand. 

That's your opinion.  

We lost 15k STH and nothing changed, why now?.

[47er]

45 minutes ago, M_B said:

I'm not negative, I'm looking forward to Saturday, are you ? 

Hard to credit.

[47er]

50 minutes ago, M_B said:

protesting is more likely to make them dig their heels in. 

and not protesting will encourage them to sell I suppose? 

So what's your point----do nothing?

[StHelensRover]

13 minutes ago, Upside Down said:

Nobody knows if this will work until it has been tried.

Unless you are willing to join in and give it a go to see if this will be effective then your opinion on the matter is invalid.

This. None of us have any idea whether it will work. If it doesn't work, then just have to move on and think of something else. There will be some who sneer and go "ha told you it wouldn't work". But that's not a reason to not even try a boycott. It has been more effective at some clubs than others, let's just try it as a one-off at Ewood and see what happens. If you've been going for ten, twenty, fifty years, at some point you have probably missed a match to go to a wedding or on holiday or through illness. The sky didn't fall in. Just try missing one game en-masse as a warning to the owners and let's put the ball in their court. 

[RevidgeBlue]

5 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

What are you going on about again. Ive been more than open and honest with my stance whilst respecting yours whilst you dont with mine and others who will choose to attend games, vack the players and club, etc.

Will it tho? How would we know? 

That's your opinion.  

We lost 15k STH and nothing changed, why now?.

We havent lost 15k imo, maybe 10k.

If we lose another 4 or 5k from the current 9k though, I think that could be the tipping point. We won't know until it happens though will we?

I haven't said anything about your own personal choice to attend games, I dont mind that. I recognise that there will be a proportion of fans like yourself who will always attend games no matter what. 

I was on about you pouring cold water on each and every  protest idea that is mooted. 

"Won't work"

"That's been done" 

etc etc.

It's easy to say that, what are your suggestions to improve things?

 

[chaddyrovers]

12 minutes ago, RevidgeBlue said:

We havent lost 15k imo, maybe 10k.

If we lose another 4 or 5k from the current 9k though, I think that could be the tipping point. We won't know until it happens though will we?

I haven't said anything about your own personal choice to attend games, I dont mind that. I recognise that there will be a proportion of fans like yourself who will always attend games no matter what. 

I was on about you pouring cold water on each and every  protest idea that is mooted. 

"Won't work"

"That's been done" 

etc etc.

I was asked for my opinion on a number of things from @roversfan99 like @M_Bwas from the same post and I answered his questions. 

[RevidgeBlue]

On 15/12/2025 at 18:15, glen9mullan said:

Not a bad statement BUT tbh I wouldn't mind "reckless spending" "unrealistic ambition" or "Premiership Football"!

This game should be about dreams, not aiming to finish 21st in the League.

The main problem with the Club is the complete and utter lack of ambition. There's no priority placed on winning football matches and trying to be successful, the only raison d'etre seems to be to try to develop players to flog on for a profit  the second they show any promise and bring in just about enough money fo pay the inflated salaries of a few chosen Club officials.

The statement almost makes it sound as though if they "communicated" with us everything would be ok. Well sorry, as I said in another post to RF99,  Im not bothered whether they win any popularity contests as I'm not thinking of inviting them round for dinner anytime soon. If the Club was well run and the team was successful on the pitch I couldnt care less who the owners were (within reason) or if we didnt hear from them from one year to the next.

I do agree 100% with the overall sentiment of the message though. Well done to all concerned and Please keep up the good work on behalf of most of us.

Never give up, Never give Never give up.

[RevidgeBlue]

On 15/12/2025 at 20:47, glen9mullan said:

Been sent indian press

Any idea whether it will actually be published over there?

Could be very important

[RevidgeBlue]

8 hours ago, wilsdenrover said:

Aren’t the gates open for a specific reason though (ie attending the match/going into the shop) and Rovers could ask people to leave if they’re there for any other purpose (ie protesting)?

I agree this would create a story but purely in terms of the legalities I think they/the police could move people on. 

Failure to do so would then either be civil or criminal trespass (depending on other factors).

I think that's probably correct. Technically it's probably only a "public place" for the purposes of attending a football match. Not protesting.

That said imo the optics would be terrible for the Club if they moved the Police in to break up a non violent protest.

[RevidgeBlue]

12 hours ago, Penwortham Blue said:

I was thinking that, he is an A1 attention seeker, there is no doubt. Loves to play my Grandad was the Chairman but just likes to be the total contrarian.

Ironically when his Granddad Derek Keighley was briefly Chairman before ill health sadly took him from us all too soon, I thought the Club displayed far more ambition than it did under Bill Bancroft. A then Club record fee of £80,000 for Duncan Mckenzie in the old 3rd Division etc.........

Used to sit behind Derek in the old Nuttall St. Stand. Poor guy used to sit there chain smoking cigarettes every game looking like his life was on the line with every kick.

His grand son however sounds a very confused individual. How can you go from being a proponent of FC Rovers (a notion I vehemently reject)  to being full square behind the owners?

[RevidgeBlue]

4 hours ago, Exiled in Toronto Mk2 said:

I’d like to be proven wrong but I can’t help thinking a change in strategy is needed. Every call to action over the last 15 years has demanded maximalist action, be it a march in the pissing rain, invading the pitch or a match boycott sometime weeks away when 15,000 are boycotting every game already. The fact is that most fans just aren’t that invested beyond the 90 mins. 

So, rather than a few hundred fans at best taking some action that frankly is not supported by anything like a majority of fans, why not look for something that a) demands little or no effort, and b) is something that virtually all fans can get on board with. A simple online petition that anyone can click in a couple of seconds and worded so that no-one can disagree with it. There has to be some common ground between fans like Chaddy and Glen Mullen, find that and get 30,000 signatures. Then it can’t be dismissed as a minority with an agenda. You can initiate getting the law of the land changed if you get enough people to sign the right petition.

A great idea.

You were brilliant in assisting us with the drafting of the letter trying to stop Waggott flogging off the training ground.

Would you care to draft something up?

[RevidgeBlue]

Well I turned 62 about three quarters of an hour ago so Im sat here contemplating the meaning of life, the Universe and everything with an Aldi bottle of Champagne ...... nah bollocks to that Im only worried about Rovers.

If Im still here in 10 years time I hope the Club still is too!

Good luck to anyone with any protest efforts. To coin another Churchill phrase " The definition of success is the ability to bugger on from one failure to another with no significant loss of enthusiasm".

And an early Merry Christmas to one and all irrespective of any differences of opinion regarding the Club.

 

[damo100]

Seen quite a few posts on Facebook today regards the boycott. 

But this one took my breath away....

And those who 'liked' the post. 

[RevidgeBlue]

Surprised Neil Duckworth (Ewood Spark) has put his name to that. 

Although always extremely loyal to the Club he is a very nice bloke and I would consider him a very level headed individual.

[roversfan99]

2 hours ago, M_B said:

My brother has worked in India for decades, he said years ago there's no way will they be forced into anything, in fact quite the opposite, protesting is more likely to make them dig their heels in. 

Protesting won't make them sell,it certainly hasn't had any effect up to now despite the thousands staying away.

I'm not going to criticise those who stay away,but I'll certainly be taking my place at home games. The Venkys will sell up when they're ready and not before. 

 

 

2 hours ago, chaddyrovers said:

On the NAPM stance, that's a personal choice and each person will decide what they want to do. I will my own decisions on that. I respect people making their own decisions on attending games or not. Its not easy choice but it's a personal one

I dont think much will change personally with owners over this stance/letter from the coalition. Venkys have shown they are very stubborn people and dont like being told what to do. I dont see that. I can see them appointing a CEO very soon with Pasha staying in India. That wouldn't surprise me

So it seems like you are in similar situations. Neither have committed to saying in as many words that Venkys out is key, but I will assume both of you want that.

I appreciate that it can be bloody hard to stop going. So out of interest, for those willing to stop attending as an attempt to even try and accelerate the process of getting Venkys out. Even if you think its futile, its pointless, it will make no difference which perhaps is a reasonable argument. Does it earn your respect and kudos that people are so keen to get rid that theyll sacrifice something they want to do in the hope that it will get rid of the problem owners and help the club, earn massive respect from you both. Or do you not see it like that?

Also chaddy, are you suggesting that Suhail might stop working for Rovers and essentially be replaced? Hes a cockroach who has been close to Venkys throughout, hes not just a normal employee. Coupled with the suggestion that it has been Coar running things, I think you need to get real. Hes is here for the duration.

[Mattyblue]

It’s £26 million now. Be £126 million next.

Ewood Spark has thought the owners fantastic since day one… don’t be a trembler!

Edited 4 hours ago by Mattyblue

[Salgados Hair]

James Langy Langford wouldn't get very far in darts with that nickname. 🤔

[47er]

28 minutes ago, Mattyblue said:

It’s £26 million now. Be £126 million next.

Ewood Spark has thought the owners fantastic since day one… don’t be a trembler!

God, I remember him! wish I didn't.

[Bronzed A Donis]

6 hours ago, damo100 said:

Seen quite a few posts on Facebook today regards the boycott. 

But this one took my breath away....

And those who 'liked' the post. 

I wonder if they had been Sheff Wednesday fans they would be using the same defence despite the parallels.

"Where would be be without Chansiri, who else will put money in ,FFP, supporr the lads, our transfer model is only way we buy, trust the strategy...this time next year Rodders....."

 

Financial Summary for 2023/24

• Owner Funding: Chansiri put in approximately £10.1 million in funding during the 2023/24 season.
• Operating Loss: The club recorded an operating loss of £8.9 million, worsening from the previous year, with a cash flow deficit of £11.3 million largely covered by Chansiri's injection of funds.
• Transfer Budget: The transfer budget was notably low, described by some fans as "League One investment at best," with a gross spend of only £3.5 million on players.
• Overall Debt: By the end of the 2023/24 season, the club's gross debt had increased to £68 million, almost all of which (£61.2 million) was owed to Chansiri himself. 

This limited funding in 2024 was a key indicator of the financial distress that eventually led to the club being placed into administration in October 2025, after Chansiri had stated he would no longer put more money into the club. 

[K-Hod]

Shame I've got to reiterate this, but needs must after the last few pages.

It's okay to be passionate and have strong views about whether someone should attend or whether someone should boycott or not.

It's not okay to be abusive and insult other fans/posters for having different opinions.

This time posts were hidden, next time the ban hammer will be dusted off.

[Bronzed A Donis]

6 hours ago, RevidgeBlue said:

Well I turned 62 about three quarters of an hour ago so Im sat here contemplating the meaning of life, the Universe and everything with an Aldi bottle of Champagne ...... nah bollocks to that Im only worried about Rovers.

If Im still here in 10 years time I hope the Club still is too!

Good luck to anyone with any protest efforts. To coin another Churchill phrase " The definition of success is the ability to bugger on from one failure to another with no significant loss of enthusiasm".

And an early Merry Christmas to one and all irrespective of any differences of opinion regarding the Club.

 

Many happy returns (minus the Rovers)

[chaddyrovers]

6 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

 

So it seems like you are in similar situations. Neither have committed to saying in as many words that Venkys out is key, but I will assume both of you want that.

I was a similar question 2 days whether a new owners and I said Yes. 

6 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

I appreciate that it can be bloody hard to stop going. So out of interest, for those willing to stop attending as an attempt to even try and accelerate the process of getting Venkys out. Even if you think its futile, its pointless, it will make no difference which perhaps is a reasonable argument. Does it earn your respect and kudos that people are so keen to get rid that theyll sacrifice something they want to do in the hope that it will get rid of the problem owners and help the club, earn massive respect from you both. Or do you not see it like that?

I have more than crystal clear, open and honest on my position on attending games home and away, club shop, etc. Wasnt I clear enough? 

Also I have been clear, open and honest, that anyone who has decide to not attend games or take NAPM stance, as my respect and I wont be moaning or Slagging them off.

At the end of the day, this is a personal choice for everyone. I have said what my position is.

You haven't posted as far as I see what your position is, whether you will still attend home games including the Watford game, whether you spend on the concourse or in the club shop? So what is your position, would you post it please?!1

6 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

Also chaddy, are you suggesting that Suhail might stop working for Rovers and essentially be replaced? Hes a cockroach who has been close to Venkys throughout, hes not just a normal employee. Coupled with the suggestion that it has been Coar running things, I think you need to get real. Hes is here for the duration.

That's again is my opinion that might be what happens or even Venkys bring someone else in with a new CEO appointment. 

The Coar thing was something said on a podcast by Glen Mullan running the club when Pasha wasn't around. 

[BigUts]

Anyone not wanting to participate in a ONE game show of solidarity against the Rao family systematically destroying the club, the fan base, the proud legacy and history of 150 years should now be considered complicit and history will 

I honestly do not get it at all. Digging in and saying "I won't let anyone tell me what to do" get your head out of the f*cking sand. You're having your pants pulled down by a family who simply don't give two shiny turds about you, the club, the town and our proud history. They're taking you for mugs. Maybe put your pride to one side for ONE...JUST ONE match and see what happens. It will get a lot of coverage from the press if there's barely a sole in attendance and we have already seen over the past year how just a small but of pressure starts to make the weak at the knees.

It can work. Look at Sheff Wed. They did it, even THEY are telling us to crack and on persevere and they're in the worst of it right now from a sporting sense.

I guarantee somebody will buy us if we are in administration. We are a large club with a fantastic history and lots of potential for increases in revenue in basically all areas. It won't take a lot for big losses to be much smaller losses. We can all think of clubs similar to ours who have been through the mill and come out the other side bigger, better stronger and propelled themselves skywards.

Attendances across the country have absolutely rocketed in the last 5 - 10 years yet we are an outlier. It will flip, it will change and people will return. Think of the taking back Ewood campaign and the huge number of STs that were sold...cast your eye a little bit up the road to Horwich and you'll see exactly that.

We must keep pushing, we must stick together and people must make choices for the greater good. It can happen and we have to keep believing it will.

Edited 2 hours ago by BigUts
Auto correct of Horwich to Norwich

[wilsdenrover]

Did Sheffield Wednesday end up doing a boycott?

If so, does anyone know the actual (not published) attendance figure for that match?