When Venkys took over at Ewood, there was an air cautious optimism among Rovers fans. We had very minimal investment from the Walker Trust in the club for a number of years and whilst we were in need of new investment, it wasn’t urgent and we managed well within our means. This was in no small part of the directors we had in place at the club. John Williams. Tom Finn and Martin Goodman. These three men made Blackburn Rovers one of the best run clubs in English football and one for supporters to be proud of. During the initial … Continue reading →

Recently, Blackburn Rovers fans have been the subject of attention in the national media and we as a body feel that our situation has been misrepresented and that our stance has been grossly misunderstood. The major representative websites of Blackburn Rovers fans have combined to clarify our stance with regard to our current plight in the statement below. Blackburn Rovers fans are not an unrealistically ambitious, over-expecting group of supporters and are not noted by any means for their militance. The large majority would generally be content with a mid-table finish and a good cup run and would be delighted … Continue reading →

  I had the pleasure of interviewing one of Rovers unsung heroes of the promotion winning side of the 2000 – 2001 season, Craig Hignett. Craig made 66 league and cup appearances for Rovers scoring 14 goals in the process. Quite possibly the most memorable goal Craig scored in a blue and white shirt, was the goal he scored against our bitter local rivals, Burnley. I had to bribe Craig with a packet of dolly mixture, which a follower of mine (and a big Middlesbrough fan) on Twitter (Lauri Cox) duly supplied. Here is the interview in full; 1. Who … Continue reading →

Rovers’ last two games have been a stark contrast from the two before then. Against West Brom and Bolton, we were abject and short of ideas. Injuries are seemingly mounting up faster than World Champion Cup Stacker. Alongside these injury concerns, there are some contractual issues prohibiting Michel Salgado and Jason Roberts from being part of the match day squad. Both players have come out and told us – the fans how it is and that must be applauded. The two players from a fans perspective are being treated appalingly by the club. They both want to be playing their … Continue reading →

Being a football supporter is all about belonging. Some of us are taken to football by our parents, having been showered with Club gifts from the moment we were born. Others, like myself came to love football by a different route. I experienced grass roots football where the ‘physio’ ran on with a bucket of cold water and a sponge, applying it to damaged body parts with gusto. Players soon got up after that treatment. I ‘graduated’ to league football and soon became immersed with Reading FC in the late 60′s and 70′s. Walking to Elm Park with my mates, … Continue reading →

Ok as many Rovers and football fans will know. I sent an email to the Owners of Blackburn Rovers last week. I put across concerns that I have. I am disappointed at the lack of response despite this being read. I tonight have sent the following email to Paul Hunt, the deputy chief executive of Blackburn Rovers… “I am disappointed to note that I have not had a reply from my email to Venkys from last Saturday evening. In that email I expressed my concerns at the situation surrounding Blackburn Rovers. There are countless rumours doing the rounds. And the … Continue reading →

Most Rovers fans will know I usually am quite level headed when it comes to our beloved club. After today’ comments by Steve Kean I have (finally) had enough of the mess that our club is in. In fact, I was ‘off the fence’ quite a while ago but still maintained my level head. I have had people criticise my lack of action i.e. protests etc but I have good reasons not to protest of which I don’t feel is something I should go into. As I have been off the fence for a while, I sent an email to … Continue reading →

This is quite possibly one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to write, if not the hardest. But it has to be said. A year ago, there was an air of cautious optimism around Ewood, as it was announced that the Walker Trust were due to sell the club to little known Indian poultry firm Venkys. Had we found new owners to take us to the next level? After all the Walker Trust had actively been looking to sell the club to someone who could continue the traditions of the late Jack Walker as well as provide for the … Continue reading →

I purposefully haven’t blogged for a while; simply because I am getting quite fed up of what is going on at our beloved both at a club level and fan level. I, as many people will know have been very much against the protest marches as I feel this is potentially very damaging to the team’s morale. I know the protestors are fully behind the team and have conducted themselves to a commendable level, but still that doesn’t change my opinion. In the recent game against Chelsea, the protest took a whole new level, literally with a plane being hired … Continue reading →

From being that eight year old kid back in January 1995 – my first Rovers game to the present day 23rd October 2011 my most recent game. A lot has changed in the world. As I’m sure many of you would agree. When Venkys took over last Autumn I was confident we would be able to push on onto the next level. Now even as I believe they want the best for the club, I fear we are facing oblivion at a rate faster than you can say “boo”. I have no experience of watching Rovers outside the top two … Continue reading →