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Venky’s, HMRC…The Plot Thickens ?
jones_rover replied to tomphil's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
How can you possibly know that it will be approved? The fact it has to go in front of a court in India surely makes it uncertain by definition. Certainly a non zero chance it gets rejected on the basis the club has received funds in respect of the Adam Wharton deal... -
Dilan Markanday.. potential talent or ?
jones_rover replied to NeilInBristol's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
To see the best of Markanday, I think we'd have to play him in the #10 role. Unfortunately, not sure he'll ever get that chance. He's too slow and lightweight out wide when marked specifically by a full back. But when he finds space, he has good technical ability and a great strike on him. It's a shame he didn't get the chance (for whatever reason) to showcase his ability when on loan in Scotland. -
Anyone know if Villa are particularly good? Or is that a really disappointing result? O'Riordan was playing at the back today as well.
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Sounds like Gilsenan got another 2 goals tonight (in a 6-2 defeat). Must be pushing for inclusion in the first team squad soon - in great form.
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Whilst the club is undoubtedly now in a better position to do well in the short term on the field, I can't help but feel disappointed with the way things have turned out. Desperately disappointed at the way things ended with JDT, he was a massive breath of fresh air, even till the bitter end when he had his legs taken away from beneath him in multiple transfer windows. Fans should rightly get behind the new manager, who on the face of it is a solid appointment, but can't help but feel that the real winners this week are Waggott and Venkys. They have potentially escaped a cauldron of emotion being poured their way if JDT had been the manager this weekend. The statement from JDT says it all really. And clearly GB must be frustrated to a large extent as well - fairly classy message he sent to JDT I thought. Whilst not faultless, I feel he is at least trying his very best to move us forwards, despite also being handcuffed.
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There's potentially going to be no one left... Head of finance left in December, Finance Director supposedly retiring imminently. Broughton may not be the best, but I certainly don't have him on the same level as Venkys / Suhail / Waggott. I don't think we can afford to lose all our finance team AND JDT AND Broughton. Who's going to hold everything together, Waggott?!
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That *was* the January Window
jones_rover replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
It is usual, even for much smaller companies, to have both a Finance Director and a Financial Controller / Finance Manager / Head of Finance. The Financial Controller (or equivalent) deals with day to day finance and will be in charge of the finance team who record and post all transactions etc. The Finance Director will be more strategic and typically wouldn't get involved in the day to day transactional side of things. Interestingly, the next set of accounts are due by 31 March 2024. Even though these will cover the 12 months to 30 June 2023, in relation to the going concern of the club, both the directors and auditors have to be happy to sign of for a period of 12 months from the date of approval. So if the Indian courts say anything other than "yes" by the end of March, things will be very very interesting in those accounts... -
That *was* the January Window
jones_rover replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Agree with all of the above. I think the answer re selling Adam now making no sense has to be to do with the fact the hearing in India hasn't happened... This might be the only way to guarantee the club doesn't end up with cashflow issues. Which is worrying because it means there might be no funds left to reinvest come summer -
That *was* the January Window
jones_rover replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Hyam may have played with McFadzean at Coventry? So may just be a short term move to cover the injury of Carter? Very odd move it a permanent transfer, but only on a deal to the end of the season. Surely we can't be paying a fee... -
That *was* the January Window
jones_rover replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
I think the point is that we can't send any funds to Russia at present! -
Venky’s, HMRC…The Plot Thickens ?
jones_rover replied to tomphil's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2024/january/27/club-statement/ Nothing of real note in there -
That *was* the January Window
jones_rover replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/24074950.tomassons-verdict-adam-whartons-blackburn-rovers-future/ JDT on Wharton - mentions a deal at the moment would include a loan back, which may pose a problem to the Palace deal if they want him immediately -
That *was* the January Window
jones_rover replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
With the Raya money coming in over the summer, I would like to think we won't be as desperate to cash in on Adam Wharton at present. Then if we are able to do some good business over the summer (Striker, proper winger and keeper) I'd like to think we would be getting into the playoffs, IF we keep Adam Wharton and keep key players fit (we haven't managed that at all this year). A lot of ifs there, but hopefully there isn't massive pressure to sell Wharton at present, he's only going to improve, is tied down to a long contract and is unusual in that he is a rovers fan, rather than just keen to move on ASAP (like Phillips). -
That *was* the January Window
jones_rover replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Tough call, especially if Palace come back with a improved offer. Maybe it could come down to whether Wharton fancies the move himself or the situation re the Venkys investigation and how desperately we need the cash. Though hopefully we are in a position to stand firm, especially given the long contract we have him under. Would love for us to get our act together and have a real go next season with Wharton at the heart of the side. Surely he is only going to get better with more experience and be worth more in future... -
That *was* the January Window
jones_rover replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
May well depend on the club in question. Would be beneficial for Adam to stay here and play week in week out - but Palace have injury problems and would want him immediately. Either way, good to see we are standing our ground at the moment! -
That *was* the January Window
jones_rover replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Pickering has made the step up well, one of our more dependable players. Would be quietly happy if this one goes the same way. -
That *was* the January Window
jones_rover replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
What would then stop him making a move to a bigger club, having played in the Premier League already? You think he'd be better sat on the bench (or worse not even that) at a bigger club? -
That *was* the January Window
jones_rover replied to Herbie6590's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
I don't think we should sell Adam now. However... I disagree with Palace being a bad move for him. He would play for them, potentially even this season due to their injury problems. Would he do that at a big side? Also, selling to Palace might be beneficial to Rovers if we get a sell on clause, because Palace could just be a stepping stone for Adam, rather than an end goal destination. -
Do we have an option to buy on Hill? I seem to remember we don't, but would be good to know for sure...
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Blackburn Rovers: Michalski, Duru, Batty, Gamble, Montgomery, Wood, Weston, Leonard, Edmondson, Davis, Powell Substitutes: Olson, Caddick, Stritch, Nsangou, Khan
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Ryan Nelsen interview in the LT
jones_rover replied to Adam C's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Comes across really well, what a player he was for us. Does anyone know who the CEO was at the time that is referred to in the article? -
Fans Forum / Roverstore
jones_rover replied to Riverside under the drip's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
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Transfer Window - COMPLETE. Where’s Gregg?
jones_rover replied to chaddyrovers's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
We have A Wharton under contract through to 2024 with option for a further 12 months fortunately! Hopefully Phillips follows suit in the coming weeks...