M_B

Always take a flask and a few cups and a few of us share it. To be fair, there's never been a problem taking it in.

Daughter buys the grandkids chips now and again,but the chances of me buying on the concourse disappeared when it went card only. Not just aiming it at Rovers, it should be against the law. 

5 minutes ago, simongarnerisgod said:

baradji was very impressive when he came on,must be nearing a start

henrikson,deneve and sidnei need ******** off,as illustrated in past few weeks,our academy players are better than all three

Thought Henrikson did a good job when he came on, albeit  a lot of it without the ball. Might be an option in the future rather than Gueye. 

4 minutes ago, RevidgeBlue said:

He's desperately poor otherwise though, no wonder he was substituted.

He was injured, holding the back of his leg,that's why he came off. 

How many times have you heard, he works hard but doesn't score goals? 

There aren't many 6 yard box players about,he's our most important player. 

Feed the Gud and he will score.

I just hope that isn't a hamstring injury. 

10 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

 

So it seems like you are in similar situations. Neither have committed to saying in as many words that Venkys out is key, but I will assume both of you want that.

I appreciate that it can be bloody hard to stop going. So out of interest, for those willing to stop attending as an attempt to even try and accelerate the process of getting Venkys out. Even if you think its futile, its pointless, it will make no difference which perhaps is a reasonable argument. Does it earn your respect and kudos that people are so keen to get rid that theyll sacrifice something they want to do in the hope that it will get rid of the problem owners and help the club, earn massive respect from you both. Or do you not see it like that?

Also chaddy, are you suggesting that Suhail might stop working for Rovers and essentially be replaced? Hes a cockroach who has been close to Venkys throughout, hes not just a normal employee. Coupled with the suggestion that it has been Coar running things, I think you need to get real. Hes is here for the duration.

If someone wants to boycott thinking it will make a difference, I obviously accept their opinion.

What I would say though, is that if that someone was definitely going to attend a game and doesn't, then they would be boycotting. If they wouldn't have gone anyway, then that isn't boycotting, it's just missing another game.

It's disingenuous for those that don't have  a decision to make, to call out those for whom it would be a massive wrench. 

42 minutes ago, 47er said:

Bit negative aren't you? How would you resolve the mess Rovers are in?

I'm not negative, I'm looking forward to Saturday, are you ? 

26 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

I get that some people dont want to miss a game. Its a shame I think that we couldnt just have 1 game where literally no one goes but its never gonna happen.

But equally, I am not sure how constructive it is to just say that you wont be told what to do, or stuff about backing the team etc.

So @M_B and @chaddyrovers the question to you both is not whether you are boycotting or not, we know you arent as its been repeated. I think it would make a pretty boring thread if we just all said what we are doing individually.

What are your feelings on the protest movement? Are you both desperate for Venkys to go? Do you think its a good idea to try and start a not a penny more movement both to starve the owners of money and to raise publicity, or if not, why not? Do you see it making a difference? 

Id like to know your opinions beyond just telling us what you are doing personally, often in a way that comes across as purposefully provocative.

My brother has worked in India for decades, he said years ago there's no way will they be forced into anything, in fact quite the opposite, protesting is more likely to make them dig their heels in. 

Protesting won't make them sell,it certainly hasn't had any effect up to now despite the thousands staying away.

I'm not going to criticise those who stay away,but I'll certainly be taking my place at home games. The Venkys will sell up when they're ready and not before. 

Just now, Upside Down said:

So you're on the venky side then. Got it.

If that's how you see it, you crack on. I knew you'd be one of the first up on that moral high ground.

By the way, it isn't called boycotting if you weren't going in the first place.

It's just called not going. 

13 minutes ago, Upside Down said:

That was before an official boycott.

Which side are you on?

Edit: Not sure why my original post was deleted. Did it upset some snowflakes or something?

I'm on my side, don't need a gang. I won't be staying away. 

5 minutes ago, Bronzed A Donis said:

There is a difference between fans who are attending and people actively seeking to undermine attempts to improve the direction of the club, such as shouting down people on social media or posting a counter letter.

The latter cannot be fans, because they are happy to see 20k fans walk away, the club whither on the vine and clearly dont want the best for the club, so long as they can bank their super fan points. They are only fans of themselves.

Aye well, I'm not on twitter, Facebook or anything else. The only forum I read and comment on is this one,other than the odd article my mates send.

These things always end one way, fan v fan with both sets claiming the moral high ground, which is no use to anyone .  

15 minutes ago, Upside Down said:

The bots and simps are out in full force I see. 

The thing with boycotts is they work, really really well. Not that long ago Puma ended it's contract to supply Israel due to a targeted boycott. The global BDS movement has some of the most powerful nations on earth running scared and scrambling to stamp it out with zero success. Boycotts work and they work well. When we're in the totally disenfranchised position that we find ourselves in it is the one weapon we have to fight the powerful. 

Despite the happy clapper and bot farms going into overdrive, the club hierarchy will be quite nervous about this as they are once again in the spotlight. 

We have a lot of support from fans of other clubs who have been through similar issues and that speaks louder than some brain-dead throbber yelling "get behind the ladz FFS" into the void. 

It is important to remember that these cunts are in the minority and I don't consider them to be fans anyway, because they aren't.

Now is the time to show your real support for Blackburn Rovers FC. If you really are a fan of this club you will cease attending, and not give the club another penny. 

Venkys out. 
RTID.

I'm sure you told me a couple of weeks ago that you never criticise fans for attending 🤔

2 hours ago, Mike E said:

‘Up the Rovers’ said no Rovers fan ever. Sounds Claret-y to me.

Have to disagree there, I'm always saying it. 

Long way to go, better coach finishes higher, no arguments. 

3 hours ago, RevidgeBlue said:

You know full well you predicted that for this season but never mind. No shame in admitting you were completely wrong.

Yes I am missing Eustace strangely enough because he left us in 6th or 7th and the current apology for a Head Coach has us in 20th.

 

You're calling that one early, 5 points behind with a game in hand, and their squad full of "rubber dinghy men". 

I would have gone with Pickering, but not every difference in opinion has to be a conspiracy .  

5 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

How would they know that?

No idea

Portsmouth commentary said yesterday that Cantwell is in talks over a new contract, don't know if it's been reported this end. 

11 hours ago, alcd said:

He has no impact and opposition centre backs have him in their pocket. If he hadn't scored a few goals he'd be as bad as Chris Brown. 

His movement in and around the box is what gives opposition centre backs the problems, he can and will score goals, it's just dependant on the supply. 

He's our most important player. 

10 minutes ago, Exiled_Rover said:

I feel so sorry for Gueye.

He gets 5 minutes here, 10 minutes there and is slated because he doesn't change the game. He's clearly not an impact sub.

Ismael has drained all the confidence out of him. 

It's nothing to do with Ismael, he's playing 2 forwards who score over one who doesn't. 

Been looking forward to seeing Cantwell linking up with Gudjonson, now Gudjonson has found his feet in this league.

10 hours ago, MarkBRFC said:

I just can't believe that anybody thinks that there isn't a possibility of the Cantwell 50 games thing being true, with the way this club has treated other players over the years.

It might be, or might not be, but to just dismiss it ignores everything that has happened here since this lot rocked up

It's that someone makes it up and 3 pages later it's being discussed as if it's fact. 

23 hours ago, RevidgeBlue said:

Thought that was a given. Do you contest that for some reason?

It was the timing of the release I didn't particularly appreciate. 

19 minutes ago, KentExile said:

fixed it for you 😉 

 

Edit - just because it is logical, doesn't mean it is true, but surely you can accept why people come to these conclusions?

Oh believe me I can 100% accept that.

I mean a lot believed the "breaking news" about Gestede being hated by everyone at Brockhall.

The fact that it just happened to "break" on the very eve of the season didn't seem to register with most. 

4 minutes ago, RevidgeBlue said:

Because Eustace (according to a couple of different reports) threatened to walk out and they managed to placate him with Cantwell (on a free but high wages) and a couple of others relatively late on.

And according to different reports, he won't play 50 games.

As usual, people will believe things that they want to believe are true, despite there being little or no evidence . 

43 minutes ago, KentExile said:

There has very evidentially been a lowering of the wage structure at the club since he signed.

They have signed several players in the past, on contracts which they have later decided were too high and so have later either sold or released them at the end of their contracts.

Why would Cantwell be different?

Do you think they will be tying him down to an extended deal?  The evidence of the last few years suggests not.

If not, then like Travis, Brittain, Hyam, they will be looking to cash in for what they can get in the next 6 months or so.

 

The goalposts are moving on this discussion since he started playing again.

He seems too recent a signing to fall into the same category as the others, I suppose we'll find out eventually.