
Mashed Potatoes
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WATR (The Rovers Trust)
Mashed Potatoes replied to Ozz's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Well, it's a point of view I suppose. -
WATR (The Rovers Trust)
Mashed Potatoes replied to Ozz's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
I'm not too sure what you mean by "private entities" but on the face of it you seem to be saying that Jack Walker should not have been allowed to buy the club. -
Premier League
Mashed Potatoes replied to chaddyrovers's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
That's a big "if". The minister has already stated that the government are opposed so it will only pass with a big backbench rebellion. -
Championship Season 25-26
Mashed Potatoes replied to arbitro's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Birmingham's owners only previous experience of this division was 2 years ago when their dreadful decision making resulted in them being relegated. -
Championship Season 25-26
Mashed Potatoes replied to arbitro's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
It's not spin to point out that many of the problems that arise at clubs result from owners putting clubs on an unsustainable cost base and are then unable to continue - that is pointed out in the explanation for the financial sustainability tests required in the forthcoming Football Governance legislation -
Sam Szmodics - opinion changed ?
Mashed Potatoes replied to Tugayisgod's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
A one season legend - like Andy Crawford -
Sam Szmodics - opinion changed ?
Mashed Potatoes replied to Tugayisgod's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Come off it - he singlehandedly ensured we weren't relegated. -
Venky’s (& Suhail) Out Protest Ideas
Mashed Potatoes replied to DuffsLeftPeg's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Thank you for this. I think the club with its history and excellent Academy would attract potential purchasers without too much difficulty. The difficult issue would be negotiating a price. -
Venky’s (& Suhail) Out Protest Ideas
Mashed Potatoes replied to DuffsLeftPeg's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Google the words "Football Governance Bill House Of Commons Library" - and then go on to the link dated 23 April 2025. Scroll down that page to the words "Explanatory Notes" as of 27 March 2025. They run for 116 pages. For the purposes of what has been discussed on this thread I think you will find pages 40 to 52 the most relevant. I was interested to see what is about to happen. My hunch is that fans are likely to be disappointed; I've seen comments on here about fans getting "more power" whereas that power is really limited to various heritage issues like club name or colour of shirts. I suspect it won't be too long before the Regulator is one of the most unpopular people in the country. -
Venky’s (& Suhail) Out Protest Ideas
Mashed Potatoes replied to DuffsLeftPeg's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
I would like the owners to sell - and have done since they sacked Sam Allardyce. -
Venky’s (& Suhail) Out Protest Ideas
Mashed Potatoes replied to DuffsLeftPeg's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Speaking to the MPs - yes. Again, I want them to work within the system - it's just worth pointing out that the one outstanding contribution made by a supporters group was when the Trust got an Asset Of Community Value order placed over Ewood Park. That was an example of people making sure they understood the law and working within the system. As for the Coalition they've set themselves a very hard objective - advocating a sale by owners who have never shown an inclination to sell. I'm not personally able to see how they can achieve that - but Glen has made it clear that they will stay the right side of the law and that definitely is "the right thing". -
Venky’s (& Suhail) Out Protest Ideas
Mashed Potatoes replied to DuffsLeftPeg's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
I'm happy to show support for them in doing the right thing. I get behind them by making constructive proposals. -
Venky’s (& Suhail) Out Protest Ideas
Mashed Potatoes replied to DuffsLeftPeg's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Masher has made the effort to read the Parliamentary notes explaining the new legislation and understands that when it is enacted the club will have statutory obligations regarding fan engagement which they will have to fulfil whether they want to or not. -
Venky’s (& Suhail) Out Protest Ideas
Mashed Potatoes replied to DuffsLeftPeg's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Complete nonsense. Literally nothing in my post is critical of the Coalition. Here are 2 constructive proposals for them. The Bill provides for there to be regular meetings with a representative group of supporters : 1. The Coalition should approach the club for detail of how they envisage that representative group be constituted. 2. The Coalition should ask the club to state how many meetings a year they would regard as meeting the requirement that they are "regular". That is what I mean by working within the system. -
Venky’s (& Suhail) Out Protest Ideas
Mashed Potatoes replied to DuffsLeftPeg's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
The Football Governance Bill is passing through Parliament and should be law by the end of next month. It is designed to provide the protection that you are looking for, as well as a system for fan engagement. I think the Coalition are going to have to work within this new system. -
Blackburn Rovers Women
Mashed Potatoes replied to Proudtobeblue&white's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
I can remember two managers leaving of their own accord, with reportedly the club receiving compensation in each case. But who were the two who were sacked ? -
Blackburn Rovers Women
Mashed Potatoes replied to Proudtobeblue&white's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
Per the 2024 accounts costs were £38.6m which includes non cash items like depreciation and amortisation of player contracts. To suggest that there will be millions of pounds on top of that as a budget flies in the face of what we know to be the case. -
Blackburn Rovers Women
Mashed Potatoes replied to Proudtobeblue&white's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
She refers to a £45m budget for the men's team at the club which suggests that her grasp on reality is at best tenuous. -
Adam is going to have to get completely fit to get the recognition he deserves. He completed the full 90 minutes just 3 times in the Premier League last season. Being at Palace didn't prevent Henderson and Eze from being selected and had he been fit Guehi would probably have been selected as well.
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2025 Summer Transfer Thread. 😂
Mashed Potatoes replied to Upside Down's topic in Blackburn Rovers Fans Messageboard
He's out of contract - albeit aged 22 - so the fee probably goes to a tribunal.