Boycott Or Not?

[TheKitGuy]

3 hours ago, DeeCee said:

We've read a lot about this but where are the actual attendency figures as opposed to the club's numbers?

I haven't seen them posted anywhere.

@KidderStreetNoise Has them.

[Leonard Venkhater]

3 hours ago, rigger said:

I remember when the Rovers seemed to underestimate the crowds, rumor was, it was to lower their tax bill.

Funny. I was telling my kids about that very thing. I remember the collective murmur, when the "attendance" was given out!

How times change

[RevidgeBlue]

51 minutes ago, Leonard Venkhater said:

Funny. I was telling my kids about that very thing. I remember the collective murmur, when the "attendance" was given out!

How times change

Yes some of the under reporting of the Crowds for bigger games back in the day was quite ludicrous - presumably to save on tax.

I've often wondered how that works these days the other way round. ST monies are already banked so there's no harm done from a tax perspective in massaging the figures upwards to make them look more respectable, but some of the over-reporting recently looks way in excess of numbers of missing ST holders.

But surely no-one would make themselves potentially liable for tax they shouldnt be paying!

[Herbie6590]

 

[RoversTilliDie]

On 14/01/2026 at 07:01, Madon said:

Because the aim is to not only make a visual impact but to hit Venkys in the pocket. 

Admittedly one game won't make a difference but in my opinion this could be a turning point for a lot of people. 

I've had a season ticket all my life but I'm seriously considering not renewing next season. 

Same here, its sad to see the decline at Ewood.

[Herbie6590]

3 hours ago, RevidgeBlue said:

Yes some of the under reporting of the Crowds for bigger games back in the day was quite ludicrous - presumably to save on tax.

I've often wondered how that works these days the other way round. ST monies are already banked so there's no harm done from a tax perspective in massaging the figures upwards to make them look more respectable, but some of the over-reporting recently looks way in excess of numbers of missing ST holders.

But surely no-one would make themselves potentially liable for tax they shouldnt be paying!

Window dressing…ghost attendees could include tickets issued for player/staff complimentaries, guests, media etc to make it look good for Pune. No income, but a bigger “attendance”.

[rigger]

8 minutes ago, RoversTilliDie said:

Same here, its sad to see the decline at Ewood.

You don't have to be season ticket holder, to support a club.

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5 hours ago, Herbie6590 said:

 

@Herbie6590 live from the dungeon 👀🤣

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This flashed up in the pod lol is that Bury FC? I'm not sure

[DeeCee]

19 hours ago, TheKitGuy said:

@KidderStreetNoise Has them.

So why have they not been posted? Possibly waiting for after the Watford game?

[TheKitGuy]

55 minutes ago, DeeCee said:

So why have they not been posted? Possibly waiting for after the Watford game?

Ask him for a link and you can see them.

[speedies gonna get ya.]

18 hours ago, Herbie6590 said:

 

Well done Herbie. You summed up our plight perfectly. 

[Herbie6590]

12 hours ago, ... said:

This flashed up in the pod lol is that Bury FC? I'm not sure

Yeah, I think that’s Gigg Lane 

[MarkBRFC]

2 hours ago, DeeCee said:

So why have they not been posted? Possibly waiting for after the Watford game?

He has definitely posted them on this site, can't remember what thread though.

[RevidgeBlue]

56 minutes ago, MarkBRFC said:

He has definitely posted them on this site, can't remember what thread though.

I don't remember seeing them. Could they be reposted or is there a problem with revealing them for some reason?

Surely they are factual and not open to dispute?

[MarkBRFC]

3 hours ago, DeeCee said:

So why have they not been posted? Possibly waiting for after the Watford game?

 

5 minutes ago, RevidgeBlue said:

I don't remember seeing them. Could they be reposted or is there a problem with revealing them for some reason?

Surely they are factual and not open to dispute?

 

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Can see this boycott being continual til season end it's just been one massive flogging of everything all season

[speedies gonna get ya.]

12 minutes ago, ... said:

Can see this boycott being continual til season end it's just been one massive flogging of everything all season

If the club answered the open letter and the Owners communicated that they would sell it would be finished. All we are trying to do is get some hope. 

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10 minutes ago, speedies gonna get ya. said:

If the club answered the open letter and the Owners communicated that they would sell it would be finished. All we are trying to do is get some hope. 

It's all we have left. Bit of my heart broke today. Knew we were gonna come off worse but the manner it came about. 

[TheRoversGRL]

It’s heartbreaking watching your club die a slow death.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

On 16/01/2026 at 10:40, Herbie6590 said:

Yeah, I think that’s Gigg Lane 

Roughly where I was stood when we went up under Howard Kendall. That team would have put today’s team to the sword.