Monthly Archives: January 2012

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 →