Preferrably publically!

Andy, if you're really interested, then contact admin. From there, you will be able to put any/all of your points across. We are wary of using this m/b, for the reasons that you brought up - as far as the people already involved, they want this to be a completely democratic ISA, with no ties to this site. Some people on the original list of names might stand for positions on a committee, some wont stand for any post. It isn't being done for personal gain or fame. As for Theno, he's more than welcome to stand for election, as is anyone. He's an intelligent guy, but I wouldn't put too much money on him standing or contributing. I could be wrong though.

Looking at that list of names, i understand these intentions, you guys all seem to be a tight knit group who enjoy ripping the p*ss out of theno and a couple of others. I would certainly not be interested until i felt that the group was slightly more representative of Rovers fans 325433[/snapback] What would you need, to be assured of that Andy?

Do you want brfcs members to start to spread the word now, or leave it to you so you have times to ensure all is right with your website etc. i.e use brfcs members to test run things before you start to spread the word? 325312[/snapback] What we want, is for anyone at all, who thinks they would like to become involved with the formation of an Independent supporters association to contact admin. From there, there is much more information available. It costs nothing to take a look. It is open to anyone, anywhere in the world.

Rovers fans in Portugal inform us that Benni McCarthy wants to leave Porto and his preferred club is Blackburn Rovers. Porto are standing firm on their asking price of £6m, whereas rovers are believed to have offered a down payment of far less than that. Keep up to date with all the latest transfer news, on the fans messageboard brfcs.co.uk

ps, My mate Dave's Uncle Lionel and Auntie May, wont be renewing their season tickets this year. Mind you, he's 93 and she's 89. True story.

Pure quality Billy. 58 years a supporter, beat that guys. Were we losing 7-0 at Ewood?

Ipswich town's official site is reporting that Shefki Kuqi will be leaving the club, with Blackburn Rovers being a possible destination. Keep up to date with all the latest transfer news by visiting Blackburn Rovers leading supporters site www.brfcs.co.uk

My moneys on Billy. Billy - where are you? By the way Colin, it's BRYAN

1962 The middlesbrough cup tie in that fixture list. So next February it's 44 years. Played a bit of football during my teens, but was down at Ewood whenever the games were called off, which pretty often. Don't look who finished runners up in the table that season

Right.. thats enough of your muppetry, your posts are now on mod preview, so only any constructive ones will get onto the board. 323409[/snapback] Just rememberd this one. Made me chuckle. Muppetry!

According to rovers fans based in Portugal, Rovers have bid £5m for Porto's Benni McCarthy. Portugese TVI reported the bid this morning. Read all the latest news stories on the top Blackburn rovers supporters website BRFCS.co.uk

I thought Cole was excellent during his last season with us. He appeared to have won over most of the fans, as SG 194 said.

Another way to look at it: Put yourself in a mackem fans shoes. Would you be happy to see the club signing a striker who scored 2 goals last season being brought in to hopefully score the goals to keep your team in the prem, first season back? The answer has to be "no". If that's the case, what's the argument to keep him here?

Wouldn't he be on less than jansen was on? not forgetting he was touted as "one for the future" and someone who wouldn't have an impact this season, i can't imagine him being given a high salary, must have been similar to gally. Now on the other hand has probally doubled his wage packet and goal bonus! We needed the money, it's a sad situation! edit: Might frame my stead shirt! 323480[/snapback] Well, apparently Matty is on a reduced contract based on pay as you play. So no, I don't think Matt will be on more than Stead.

Hughesy didn't seem to rate Stead from day one. Last season rovers managed to get 42 points from 32 goals. We couldn't go into next season like that, we would get relegated for certain with that kind of goal power. Something had to change. No use selling Jansen, Gally or Johnson - no money in that, Stead would be on bigger wages and would bring a higher fee. Things had to change, and change a lot.

Blackburn Rovers striker Jon Stead today signed a four year deal with newly promoted Sunderland. To read the rovers fans reaction to a popular player leaving the club, read the top fans messageboard www.brfcs.com

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The club must take some criticism over their efforts to sell season tickets. If you aren't a current season ticket holder and haven't got access to the internet, you probably don't even know the season ticket prices, never mind the deadlines. Where's the selling? Where's the master plan for improving the squad? What are the targets for next season - top half/bottom half? Is there any money available? The silence is deafening. Tickets wont sell under those circumstances. Has anyone seen any reason, why someone who didn't have a season ticket last season, should buy one this?

3 arrived in this part of Leyland, at lunchtime.

There is that, yeah.

What needs to be understood, is that although the biggest Derby for the folks in Blackburn is the dingle derby, once you go westwards from Blackburn, the rivalry is between rovers and north end. Dingles don't exist west of ewood. I can count on one hand the number of burnley fans in leyland. They're a non entity here. North end-rovers has been a great rivalry here, shown by the burial ceremony or the ressurrection in Bamber Bridge. How many Blackburn based rovers fans would want Burnley promoted today? It's the same feelings towards north end here. Hence Abbeys allegiance to West Ham. Them north enders wouldn't be wanting rovers promoted in the same situation.

Oh pardon me, they've only sold 30,800

Preston are taking 33000 tomorrow.

Looks like they're trying, Alan. It's the right way to go, but it will take a lot more of the same to get through with some real impact. Come and join us - Hughes.