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Its a combined supporter coalition which consist of. BRFCS WATR BRFC Action Group Proud Rovers Disabled Supporters group. EWMC All Rovers Therovers Norwegian supporters group BRFC indian supporters Group

Quite a few tbf, dont know exact number but given some of their boards personal connections to the family, its a huge statement of support

BRFC Indian supporters the one the Raos pushed to start, has also added their signature to the letter by their own request

Every member has recieved it directly, also their Pa's and also their trusted circle , Alok etc.

Certainly making traction local and national news. Interviews with Coalition members on Radio Lancs and Rock FM. Various papers and websites run with it. Been on tv on BBC And of course picked up by SKY too. We have to push push push now, ignore the background noise. We've also had confirmation the letter has been read by the Raos, as it arrived through various channels. They've no excuses, no hiding , the time to talk is gone, SELL THE CLUB

Been sent indian press

I expect it be gradual, some bought tickets, but my season tickets will stay at home and i wont be attending

To follow up on James post, the coalition is a stronger place by WATR being part of it. Individual groups have their own mandates, members etc. I'm co chair of one (WATR) and chair of another the BRFC action group. Approaches are certainly different and action is voted by the Boards/Committees of either of these groups. Action Group for example have boycotted the FF and have voted a complete vote of no confidence in the mechanism and wont attend under its current format. The minutes are not true and to be completely honest 85% of the panel remain silent and aint batting for the fans. Where WATR go with the FF i'm unsure as its not been decided but my own thoughts are that of the AG. If its not democratic, voted in by the fans, then it dont represent us. WATR have quite a few balls in the air, the website is probmatic and is being addressed (a problem i inherited when joining the board). We need to push an update out, as its important we feed things to the members of whats occurring with the EFL, Regulator, Owners, Membership and many other things. The coalition are desperate for meaningful action and were hit with a police/council bill before the derby game. It called a halt to that protest as we have no money, and i cant personally fund it again. There was a suggestion WATR should fund/front a movement but that would need unaminous board buy in and a membership vote, this was explained at the time, that i cant just say, yep trust will fund it. (Notably the trust has funded some 135/15 leaflets). One of the biggest issues as @J*B has correctly pointed out, an individual or individuals need to put their name to things. When its not me, there aint any hands going up from others. We will be pushing on calling for a full scale boycott, NAPM, it be down to each fan then to decide if they go or dont. I wont be drawn into the politics or pissing competition, especially from those who aint the credits in the bank. I know there is lots in the coalition trying their best, against at times a back drop of ridicule. Its either we move together or give up

Public ballot open to all, you shouldn't need to be part of a group. Simple statement of why you'd like to be on FF and let the supporter base vote on it.

2nd occasion, was same last minutes

The thing for me is, ive attended in excess of 100 meetings with the club, always minuted the discussion and never once have the club asked for these minutes to be changed (they know the answer id give). They've always been conducted professionally, real questions asked and answers reported. Ive attended one FF. 90% of attendees didnt speak, didn't ask questions and bar listening added no real value. The majority are also self elected and only represent themselves and cant be considered to be elected supporter officials. 2 meetings on the trot minutes challenged after a president was set in the previous meeting. Both times the challenge has been ignored by the secretary and chair who have opted for the clubs minutes. With that doing an injustice to the whole supporter base and those who gave up their free time for free to ask the proper questions. Its an absolute disgrace. Even down to the cosy constitution 2 forum members are agreeing with the club without consultation of the other forum members which they have refused to share bar a paragraph which is to validate the fan engagement plan. Therefore handicapping the work being put in with the independent regulator by WATR. Imo the forum should be disbanded and replaced with a modern democratically elected panel where every single attendee must be elected by the supporter base. It should be open to all with a maximum term for each member. 2 meetings a season is all we've got as comms and the FF are explicit in this.

Wait till you see clubs version where they add things NOT discussed.

100% , exactly the reason I wont attend A demoricatically elected voice or none at all. The only people stopping the fans electing a voice is indeed the forum. Balloting the supporter base should be welcomed not ignored

Minutegate 2 in full flow Credibility through the window , I didn't attend but have seen a copy. Absolutely horrendous the censoring, but also adding things completely untrue and talking about supporters who didn't attend and minuting it, despite it not being a wider forum discussion. Rudy certainly not learning any lessons, My question to him next time I engage is . 1. Is it normal practice to half the value of a player you're selling within 5 seconds of a phone call, whilst suggesting hes not playing cos we lose when he does. 😀

Hes nothing on his CV (usually gone within 50 games) to suggest he can build anything long term. The guy has no credits in the bank and has resulted to speaking with arrogance. We are heading one way with this squad and it ain't up. We lack identity as a town team, Im struggling to relate to the squad or manager. The table dont tell lies , we are where we are on merit. Including cup we've lost 8 games out of 11. We are suffering from selling our spine He endorsed the signings, has been clear they were his targets. Along with Gestede the pair are clueless and neither are up to the roles they currently hold. Vi is a failed manager and after us. Its time for him to find a new line of work

To add if not mentioned previously, we've already met with independent regulator too and other MPs going to come together too, with the message. They back the fans and the town

Great meeting with MP, Supporters will be heading back to Parliament with him to bring us back to the fore nationally. Open supporters meeting 14th November , venue to be confirmed. A whole host of other things discussed which will be raised in town council meeting on 14th November. Some great traction initiatives too. @Miller11 will give greater insight (packing for my holidays). Organised protest will return against Derby county with multiple protests/angles before , during and after. The fight starts now!!

I've not attended, Action Group stance is clear, transparent minutes and democratic representation.

As mentioned by others, a celebration on international break been good. Let's see if they can beat the last legends line up with Tugay for this one!!!. On a serious note though, this game clashes with remembrance day and clearly no thought has gone into that Yes its our 150th anniversary year, but our poppy day game is usually a somber affair to remember our fallen hero's. Corporate prices ridiculous for this and certainly a big rise on the £15 the legends match was. I note there hasn't been a suggestion where the funds go from the celebrations raised by bringing the Former players for the exhibition game I would hope ALL profits go to charity as was the case when the AG brought the legends back.

Ive asked Jack to answer this bud

Lots but as per my other post, we are gonna need funds

We are getting into the realms where a fighting fund is gonna be required. A lot of things been bounced around last few weeks but without funds it gets difficult. In years gone by its been myself and a few others using our money but this is not sustainable. Protest are going to return. There's no doubt about it and we need to maximise every one of them with impact. We'd need a volunteer to lead any fund and we'd need to be a little more discreet on some of the things we want to do, as broadcasting on the net is like telling the burglars when we are out.

Too many seeing rovers as an opportunity to fastrack their KOREA'S , With no genuine affiliation or interest in the club's rich heritage