I know he had the banner up last season but thought it had changed recently. I'm probably wrong!

2 minutes ago, HowieFive0 said:

Harry needs to change his twitter pic if he ain't coming here ..

I'm sure that wasn't there before?!

Just now, Ruaney said:

Straight from the horses mouth there pretty much then!

What a bloody signing. Well in Sir Tony.

I voted no,  2 of my Burnley supporting mates have seen via Facebook that I voted no and then voted yes.  Stupid idea, they should just get shut. 

7 hours ago, old darwen blue said:

Anyone know where Dunny is going then?

Mowbray said he has other business interests outside of football.  I know he's heavily involved with Gary Flitcrofts company,  Flitcraft, so I'd imagine that may be a factor as to why he's chose to leave. 

Just now, only2garners said:

Point of correction. I’m pretty sure Greg Coar said that it was 15-16% of sales were to new AND returning customers.

Ah, I may be wrong then.. apologies if so! 

Just now, Ladyboys of Bank Top said:

Any other transfer news? 

Nothing..

That's a wrap. Highlights on radio tomorrow... I probably missed a few points!

Didn't sound promising when asked about Armstrong. Spoke of his goalscoring record not being great in championship. 

Back to Chapman,  Middlesbrough would be open to Chapman coming to Rovers if the numbers are right.

David Dunn has left the club.

Mowbray wanted him to sta,y asked him to go away and think about it but no luck.

Chapman wants to come back to Rovers. Mowbray says he still feels he's more of an impact off the bench player at present. Didn't give anything else away.

Wi-Fi connectivity to be massively improved in the ground.

Season tickets.. already in excess of last season's sales with 6/7 weeks to go before start of season and transfer activity to go.  

16% are NEW customers (not returning)

Early bird deadline won't be extended.  

New season tickets sent out last week of July or first week in August due to the new turnstile system. New cards will last for 3 years at least. 

Stadium maintenance... 

Waggot says they need to conform to health and safety regs, agrees things need to be looked at and they'll be addressed and prioritised. 

Let club know if there are particular areas that need immediate work.  

Big investment and says In honesty it is probably a 10 year plan before full maintenance is complete, and by that time they'll need to start again. 

Final decision on DE closure was Waggots. Says it makes complete commercial sense due to high away followings this season. 

Club will help make corner of JW lower a designated singing section, currently monitoring the numbers going in. 

New initiatives.. 

Big investment on new turnstile system, anyone on kid ticket that's an adult will be stopped. 

Data capturing etc is better.

Blues bar is being revamped and will be ready for start of season. 

Every pitch the club owns has been upgraded.  

Hoping to get multi-dispensers for half time pints also hoping to install contactless asap. 

Back to shirts, hoping for multiple sponsors before the season starts.

New kits... 

Can't say who new sponsor is yet, hopefully announcement in next 2 weeks. 

Hoping home shirt will be available 2nd week in July, want it on sale for Liverpool game.

Can't announce colour of away shirt.

Programmes will be available next season but how they are ordered and sold is to be reviewed. Maybe a membership scheme.

18/19 turnover is projected to be at 75/80% higher than it is currently - Cheston

Will Venkys want their money back from the club? - Venkys have never given any indication they would want it back.. the loan is interest free.  The Venkys have sent a letter to EFL saying they are happy to continue funding the club. The club cannot pay them back at present anyway. 

Hawk eye comes into play this season, cost of £85,000 to the club.

There is no intent to bring in outside investors by Venkys and they're happy to keep supporting BRFC themselves.  

We're relying on a benefactor model at present. 

Steve Waggot has no definitive answer as to what Venkys reasons were to buy the club.

Blackburn based board, Mike, Steve and Gandhi Babu have official meetings 4 times a year. 

Waggot has a direct line to Madame Desai and all decisions are made by him to ensure the decision making process is quicker than it has been in the past.

Waggot asked owners when they're coming back to ewood. 

Promised they'll come back but no set date. 

Waggot: club is not for sale, loud and clear. 

Highlights on BBC Lancs tomorrow night confirmed by Andy Bates.

Cheston, Waggot and Mowbray are the 3 on the top table