SUPERBIKE world champion Carl Fogarty admitted he had little sympathy for Rovers' plight.

The Blackburn bike ace and Manchester United fan was at Ewood Park to watch Rovers slide out of the Premiership.

"When I go out I give 100 per cent, even if the bike is not right," he said.

"There have been times when I have been here this year that they have given nowhere near 100 per cent.

"So that's why I don't feel sorry for them.

"If I perform badly, I lose my job and get sacked.

"If you are not going to give 100 per cent you are not going to get anything. "Why couldn't they do that all year round?

"The crowd were behind them all night, but I have been to three or four matches this year when the crowd hasn't even said a word.

"But when it's too late they have been right behind them. It seems strange to me."

He added: "I have got mixed feelings. I support both teams, I always have done.

"I have supported United since I was nine and Blackburn because it's my home team."

The Samaritans today offered support to any Rovers fans in despair over the relegation.

Joyce Flitcroft, Blackburn, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley director, said the phoneline was very busy last night.

She said: "If anybody does feel upset and wants to talk about there are people here to listen.

"They must not feel the subject is too trivial and give us a call."

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