I can’t believe people thought this was a good idea

I don’t really have much respect for the supporters who went either. Who do they think they are? Why do the players answer to them The players answer to the head coach and sporting director. Sitting them around a table with Glen Mullen…what has he achieved in sports to make Sammie Szmodics justify his performances to him? I don’t mean that in a bad way but talk about punching above your weight Imo, this is an own goal from those supporters trusts. I’m sorry but our issue is not with the players. The chants of Venkys Out show that. This display of disrespect to the sporting professionals at the club takes away from the reality of our frustrations - the Venkys. I can’t say I’m too happy about it all tbh

You couldn’t make it up!!!

If JDT hasn’t walked already he’ll be out of the door now Never in my life have I heard of an instance of a team meeting, regarding the performance of that team, happening without the head coach present…and especially consisting of fans…. as a “safe space” to talk How disrespectful to JDT. He needs to do himself a favour and get out of here. He is too good for this crap

What the fuck lol It’s all a bit amateur isn’t it? Inviting fans in for a chat with supporters. That will be scoffed at in the dressing room, fact I hope it wasn’t as amicable as Glens tweets make out. It is bigger than them. We want the owners gone

Bloody hell arbitro. Do you have confidence in that? That's a pretty damning indictment of where we are at a club I sometimes think if things like this were public knowledge, even the most fervent defender of Venkys would come around

I did notice the BRFC Action Group posted on Facebook the other day. So maybe there are plans in motion already

I think the Newcastle game is a very good one to target If people could make contact with the Newcastle Supporter Group I reckon they would be on side too. They have had their fair share of problems with owners...although not quite on this scale

That statement. Wow. All I really have to say on the matter

Not exactly how I called it but you could see this paperwork “error” coming a mile off The fact we now find out the “board of directors” had cancelled all cash fees, despite the Wharton deal being signed on Wednesday night, shows what was always planned for that Wharton money. To pay the bills It is also rather sus that the paperwork had an error after Broughton did his best to revive the deal. Will he take the blame this time? I reckon not. It’s obvious what has happened here

Uncle Jack's academy still keeping the club alive

This could be a very smart PR campaign idea Rover80 It could be done with all sorts of things: Turnover in 2009 - £50.4m; in 2023 - £16.6m Wage to Turnover 2009 - 90.5%; 2023 - 147% Etc etc. Everything has got worse. Shareholders funds in 2009 - +£28m; shareholders deficit in 2023: -£122m It could produce a series of striking graphics

I think I was firmly in the camp of incompetence over the OBrien fiasco Now it comes to Duncan McGuire...fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me This is a scale of incompetence not seen at a professional football club. Two transfers that are potentially season defining, failing because the people in charge don't have the abilities to see them through. I had a sneaky feeling this was coming, as the press line was that this was "complex". What is complex about a loan with an option to buy? Clubs do it every bloody transfer window!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We manage to secure plenty of signings over the course of the seasons, but the last two big money transfers have all been too complex to see to the end, which has also coincided with a tax fraud investigation back in India So, whilst incompetence is the theme of Venkys ownership, these two particular instances stink that little bit more. Did they drag their feet knowing if they don't at least try, they may lose their head coach and have to pay for a new one? Or is it that once again we have an internal beef between those in charge - Waggot, Suhail and the owners vs Broughton and JDT. I can't rule the last one out. It has happened before. JDT aimed his frustrations at Suhail and Waggot and not at Broughton (much to Rev's and Mercer's dismay) and that to me tells me he know where the blame lies. He's in it every day. He has never, ever had time for Waggott I trust JDT. He has won it all and has no need to lie. I think his comments are smart and allow people listening to have an understanding of the club, whilst also protecting himself from being sacked without recompense, especially after he already offered to go for free. He will now want paying for his sacrifice

If recent events in the country tell you anything, it is that only action which causes significant disruption that will have any impact It's difficult to tell others what to do when you aren't there yourself, but it's my belief that the only way this will get publicity is to first draw serious attention to the games. This can be done by disrupting each game as much as possible: whistles, pitch invasions, throwing balls on the surface etc. Only then will the cameras look at the club, and the pundits / commentators / podcasters will talk about why the fans feel they have to do this Of course we have been here before. The Venkys rode on through that. Over a decade on though, you have to wonder why it is still not working for them You do feel the tide is again turning. They have managed to create this aura of being benevolent owners but that facade is crumbling. The more we have to hold firesales, the more incomings are disrupted and the longer this tax investigation continues the more their position becomes untenable The Action Group should reform and coordinate the disruptive protests whilst the Trust continues with the amicable side of things - club liaison and so fourth. But the bottom line is, there should not be a game that goes on at Ewood that is not disrupted until this lot finally pack up and feck off

You can get bots for about £5000 a month to post consistently good reviews / comments on your business It would stand to reason that a company the size of Venkys will have bots. That they may use them to post on Blackburn Rovers fan pages is news to me. Why would they feel the need to do that?

That’s the Lib Dem’s with my vote den 😉

We are too slow and too weak It is that simple. We can blame the system all we want, but the players are not good enough at the moment Moran and Dolan aren’t the answers to our prayers

If JDT goes, he goes. Coaches / managers come and go in football. It is what it is I think he's a good manager and with the right resources he will manage at very good levels. He isn't irreplaceable though. As Mowbray shows - there's always somebody else waiting Our worries won't begin or end with JDT. They are squarely with the owners. They are the ones who need to go for us to turn a new leaf

The man is 32 Old timer..you cheeky fuck 😂

Well, that’s a good signing. Only for 6 months but fair fucking play

It’s the hope that kills you I was about to go to bed

Ya know what’s mad - Travis got loaned out because Wharton was taking his place in the 6 role Then we sold Wharton And we didn’t bring anybody in to replace either Classic Venkys

The debt of circa £200m is not with the Bank of India

Behave yourself Nobody believes this. Is this just being contrarian for the sake of it? Reduce the debt ffs - it is all to Venkys!!!! I hope they don't get a bloody penny. So no, it is not a good deal for Blackburn Rovers

Club Statement 2nd February 2024 In what was an incredibly busy and super duper complicated day a misunderstanding with the EFL has meant we are uncertain if any of our signings will be ratified. On 1st February at 9.59pm Steve Waggot left William Hill with his only pen in his top pocket. Once we had completed the unfathomably complex deal with McGuire we were ready to send in our formal paperwork Unfortunately, in spelling Kimento, Kumeatola, OBrien… Billy’s last name wrong over 39 times, Steve’s pen ran out Mr Waggott decided it was time to move on. However, due to the confusion caused by Billy’s paperwork, and having no official BRFC pens in stock, the only device capable of writing was a light blue wax crayola. Despite us getting the paperwork in on time, the EFL decided to further complicate matters by asking silly questions, such as “why are you writing in crayon?” Due to the confusion we have not managed to sign any player. We have consulted our legal team and intend to lodge an appeal to the Football League momentarily We would like to wish Adam Wharton the best of luck in his future career. If only his bloody brother was as good The Owners Mike Cheston