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So they were rattled and the reasons for that SHOULD be in the minutes. The minutes have been written from what we have been told on here, yet no sign of them being published. No explanation so far as to why they are delayed either, despite a post on this site, saying they will be out early this week. Is it time to spill the beans, as it has become a pointless organisation the fans forum, if people are prepared to cow tow to the clubs apparent resistance to allow a public record of what went on in these meetings? Perhaps there is another reason for the delay, but I can’t help thinking the club are not happy with the contents of the minutes, so want them amending.

Yes, free parking at the ground. I had to walk about 30 steps to be in the ground, from where I parked. I would say get in an hour early too if you can, as there is a lovely bar area and the seats in the stadium are a minutes walk from the bar.

No

They did have some outstanding tax issues and had a repayment schedule set up to repay that over a number of years, but this has recently been settled in full. Hopefully their financial issues are behind them and they can become a stable La Liga side. The set up and Stadium they have, is very impressive. I have been to a couple of their games in the past and it is a nice place to watch a match. As others have mentioned, I would not give too much stock to the value of the team.

I didn't see either so not too sure. Pasha was there though and got a cold reception from the fans. I am five minutes from the hotel they are stopping at and I believe they are playing a round of golf today, so if I get time, I might pop up and have a look.

They played in the home kit on Tuesday, but may change on Friday as Elche play in Green and White. We will clash with either our home shirt or third kit, so it could be the Gold one, if Elche do choose their normal strip.

We make our second trip in 4 days to the quaint Pinatar Arena on Friday, this time to face La Liga side Elche CF who should provide much sterner test than Qatar SC. For those who went to the game on Tuesday, you will be aware of how welcome we were made by the staff and officials at the ground and we can expect the same again. There were a handful of Spanish fans at that game and some are coming again on Friday, as there is a keen interest in the English game and Rovers are still pretty well known and highly thought of by some fans. I expect Rovers to start with a similar line up to Tuesday and make some changes, as the match progresses, as it is still very hot and drinks breaks will be a must. I expect there to be fewer goals in the too and will go for a 1-1 draw. it is a short trip for Elche as their ground the Estadio Martinez Valero is around 35 Miles from the Pinatar arena. I don't know if they will bring many fans though, as the way support, for the smaller teams, is not really as popular as in the UK although in some ways we could class this as their home fixture. Elche has had their share of problems over the years, including a relegation from La Liga to Segundo division in 2015, despite finishing 13th. This was due to significant debt and delayed payments to players and staff. They were in fact then relegated to the third tier in 2017 but have since bounced back, finishing second to Levante last season in Segundo division, securing their promotion back to La Liga for the coming season. Hopefully it will be an enjoyable evening and I will see a few familiar faces again, as we did have a good turn out and it was nice to share a beer or two with some like minded fans.

Nothing said above? So to clarify, the club were perfectly happy with the minutes, but there is a delay for some other reason?

Fair enough. It’s pretty obvious what’s going on and I understand your reluctance to comment further.

I know you said early this week, so clearly there is a hold up. Given the feedback on social media, I am jumping to the conclusion that the club, are not happy with something and that’s caused a delay. I know you are caught between a rock and a hard place here, but have you any comment to make at this stage?

Makhtar is fast becoming a cult hero. He plays with a smile on his face and his great passion shows through on this video. He may not be the best player to wear the shirt, but he is certainly only of the most passionate. Enjoy. https://cvws.icloud-content.com/B/AZFoncQlXjRAYpHCDmW3Hp1wRV3IAa8ZX85uNXkE1JywhfaDZg1V2clK/IMG_1020.MOV?o=AkOt-pFNvxnhnPTiIyBU7yjmffpmhWNIOdxxSAyEqhx1&v=1&x=3&a=CAogtWoXqmwZRpTo2RKUsFSU-BrA2rETEhEjRRjE5_dqt_4SeBCc9o6ygzMYnIaKho0zIgEAKgkC6AMA_zwYwzRSBHBFXchaBFXZyUpqJi2lehR4bU4_hRc4w9kZEszoQucbjNArodiwQ0j3wtkjeYeTIeNXciaeqyqyyPJtHJPk4mTPjgEg3ML76nrt-LN4Nh3xPnci63TEjZ4pyA&e=1755849065&fl=&r=BA68A937-24AB-4920-9690-F7CE085CD575-1&k=X1_cddbD5cXeab8UawfV3w&ckc=com.apple.largeattachment&ckz=88D8E182-F7C1-4040-AFE6-2BDFA8F5FC9E&p=128&s=iNihoppvEMA7YsON2yH5-pDlqWM&teh=1&+=69702bbb-be1b-4608-b183-eb5f96f4f057

Regulars on this site know that. All on here love the club, but can spot the imposters inside the club, who are lining their own pockets and destroying everything the club stands for. Its not a matter of being negative, it’s a case of ensuring that they do not get away with it and bring the club to its knees. Some would happily see us go the same way as Bury, so long as they made their fast buck. The people calling them out, are bigger heroes than any player, as it’s passionate fans, who are quite rightly making a stand.

I have a brilliant video of him at the end, really enjoying the adulation of the fans. I will upload it shortly.

Just got home from the match. Game was a bit of a canter, against poor opposition. Stand outs were Cantwell, Tijon and Yukon for his goals. Great little stadium, lovely Stewards and bar staff and plenty of Rovers fans there, enjoying a stroll in the sunshine. Looking forward to going back on Friday, when Elche will provide a tougher test. There were a few local Spanish lads who turned up and asked a bit about the club and its aims. Nice to mix with them and have a beer or two with some fellow fans.

At this rate, it is going to be Rovers V Rovers Reserves for the anniversary fixture. Hope they come in for our owners next. Free transfer of they do, so long as they take Pasha as part of the package.

Hope there aren't as many red cards. 🙂

Maybe. One of the best I have ever seen live, that's for sure and I have seen a few good ones.

Not a patch on Shearer.

I bet he has dreamt about that one over and over again. I know I did and it took me a while to get over it.

I didn’t realise they were stopping at La Finca. Nice hotel and Golf course with a brilliant restaurant too.

Click the link originally posted by Philipl https://www.rovers.co.uk/matches

I was out in the areas, around 7.00pm last night and just walking at a brisk pace had me sweating. I would imagine there will be plenty of drinks breaks and definitely plenty of changes.

The third pre- season friendly sees us visit the quaint Pinatar Arena in the Murcia region of Spain with a 7.00PM kick off, local time 6.00pm UK time. The stadium itself is a a 3,000 seater arena, which is part of the larger Pinatar Arena football centre, which includes a sports club, hotel, training facilities and other amenities. It is the first time I remember Rovers playing a match in Spain, either a friendly or otherwise, although my memory is not what it was, so maybe we have played in Spain before, in my lifetime. The match is also part of a two game tour, as we are due to take on La Liga bound Elche CF on Friday 25/07/25 also at 7.00pm local time. The match should provide some more match fitness to most of the squad, as I suspect changes will be a plenty as the temperatures in the area just now are pretty high. For those travelling there are a few bars in the area and I can recommend the corner music tavern a stones throw from the stadium, where you will find a nice selection of drinks and food. I know nothing at all about the opposition, so perhaps those with any knowledge of Qatar SC can give us some idea of the quality of the opposition and what Rovers will be up against and if this will be a stiff test or not.

I commented when he took the catch from the corner, that it’s the first time I’ve seen that from a Rovers keeper in a long time. It takes so much pressure off the defence, so hopefully a sign of things to come.