Blackburn Rovers issue rallying call

2:10pm Tuesday 12th March 2013 in Sport Photograph of the Author By Chris Flanagan, Sports reporter

BLACKBURN Rovers have appealed for fans to replicate the cauldron of the Den and turn up in their numbers to roar the club to Wembley tomorrow night.

Rovers host Millwall in an FA Cup quarter final replay knowing victory would give them their first trip to England’s national stadium since 1995.

The club face a quick turnaround to sell tickets for tomorrow’s match at Ewood Park but have urged supporters to rally behind the team and help set up a semi final with Wigan, which would give Rovers a realistic chance of reaching the final and next season’s Europa League.

Boss Michael Appleton was pleased to emerge from Sunday’s first match in south London with a 0-0 draw, with Rovers finding life difficult in the hostile atmosphere of the Den.

And operations director Paul Agnew has called on Rovers fans to make it equally difficult for Millwall when they travel to Ewood tomorrow.

“As a lifelong Rovers fan I can count on one hand how many times I’ve been to a game at Ewood Park where the prize is a game at Wembley,” Agnew said.

“It is a wonderful opportunity for the club and the town, and the season needs it.

“We got through a very difficult game on Sunday.

“There were 15,000 there but it sounded like a lot more than that. I have been going to football for 20 or 30 years and there have been times when 50,000 haven’t made that noise. They made it really difficult for us and we want to replicate that noise.

“We had fantastic travelling support who helped us on Sunday and, although of course we don’t want it to be threatening, we want everyone to get behind the team and make it difficult for Millwall coming here.”

The game has been brought forward to a 7.30pm kick-off for live screening on ESPN.

Because of the short period to sell tickets, the club are unable to specially reserve season ticket holders’ usual seats. But, after agreement with Millwall, prices have been set at £18 for adults, £12 for senior citizens and students and £6 for under 15s.

Fans are advised to buy in advance to avoid queues on the night and Rovers are eager for the attendance to at least match their normal league gates, despite the short notice for the fixture.

Agnew said: “We are asking fans to dig deep and rally round the Rovers.

“We understand that it is expensive and that the Burnley game is coming up on Sunday, but we have tried to keep prices as low as possible with Millwall’s agreement.”

Comments (35)

2:22pm Tue 12 Mar 13

ChrisDeBerg says...

Well I'll be there cuz I have a few quid to throw about but I feel sorry for most who don't @ being charged £18 for game... It never used to be that much for a cup game, who decides the prices of games now? Whoever it is needs a slap! we could have a full Ewood if they made the prices right!

RTID
Well I'll be there cuz I have a few quid to throw about but I feel sorry for most who don't @ being charged £18 for game... It never used to be that much for a cup game, who decides the prices of games now? Whoever it is needs a slap! we could have a full Ewood if they made the prices right! RTID ChrisDeBerg

2:23pm Tue 12 Mar 13

GAZHAY says...

This is a fantastic opportunity for us all to go to Wembley which 6 months ago would have seemed like a pipe dream. Are we good enough to get there? probably against a poor Millwall side. Are we good enough to beat Wigan probably not but am sure we would have a cracking day out at Wembley none the less. Roll on Wednesday night and fingers crossed all those fans that have miraculously disappeared but still appear on here in there droves return to Ewood park. This is time to put the past behind us all for one night only and lets get this dream trip to Wembley!!!!
This is a fantastic opportunity for us all to go to Wembley which 6 months ago would have seemed like a pipe dream. Are we good enough to get there? probably against a poor Millwall side. Are we good enough to beat Wigan probably not but am sure we would have a cracking day out at Wembley none the less. Roll on Wednesday night and fingers crossed all those fans that have miraculously disappeared but still appear on here in there droves return to Ewood park. This is time to put the past behind us all for one night only and lets get this dream trip to Wembley!!!! GAZHAY

2:25pm Tue 12 Mar 13

owd nick says...

Buggers have sold my seat to someone else!

That said I will be there, I am taking my boots as they are so short of players I might get a game.

Even at my age I have more energy than Murphy.

Are you allowed to tackle with a Zimmer Frame?
Buggers have sold my seat to someone else! That said I will be there, I am taking my boots as they are so short of players I might get a game. Even at my age I have more energy than Murphy. Are you allowed to tackle with a Zimmer Frame? owd nick

3:04pm Tue 12 Mar 13

MxMave says...

Blackburn Rovers issue rallying call - A.K.A Paul Agnew tries to get the people of Blackburn to forget the last 3 years and coughup some cash.
Blackburn Rovers issue rallying call - A.K.A Paul Agnew tries to get the people of Blackburn to forget the last 3 years and coughup some cash. MxMave

3:25pm Tue 12 Mar 13

bow1974 says...

I would have gone but £18.00 a ticket is abit much ill take my £18.00 to the pub and watch the match in warmth with a few bevvis
I would have gone but £18.00 a ticket is abit much ill take my £18.00 to the pub and watch the match in warmth with a few bevvis bow1974

3:26pm Tue 12 Mar 13

100%ROVERS says...

owd nick wrote:
Buggers have sold my seat to someone else!

That said I will be there, I am taking my boots as they are so short of players I might get a game.

Even at my age I have more energy than Murphy.

Are you allowed to tackle with a Zimmer Frame?
PRATT !!!!
[quote][p][bold]owd nick[/bold] wrote: Buggers have sold my seat to someone else! That said I will be there, I am taking my boots as they are so short of players I might get a game. Even at my age I have more energy than Murphy. Are you allowed to tackle with a Zimmer Frame?[/p][/quote]PRATT !!!! 100%ROVERS

3:40pm Tue 12 Mar 13

champs95 says...

I can't believe there are people who think £18 is expensive for a football match, they've got too used to the cheapest tickets and season tickets in England for the past few years.
I can't believe there are people who think £18 is expensive for a football match, they've got too used to the cheapest tickets and season tickets in England for the past few years. champs95

3:41pm Tue 12 Mar 13

jimluftas says...

£18 a lot of money? You can pay that at accy Stanley! Tight wads.
£18 a lot of money? You can pay that at accy Stanley! Tight wads. jimluftas

3:57pm Tue 12 Mar 13

smithsblue says...

For some cost, others logistics and maybe the fact the Cup has lost its' appeal, but the low crowd will mainly reflect the damage / hurt caused by the owners and their puppets.

Will be the same on Sunday too unfortunately.

Not listening to fans = fewer fans.

Chickens roosting metaphor.
For some cost, others logistics and maybe the fact the Cup has lost its' appeal, but the low crowd will mainly reflect the damage / hurt caused by the owners and their puppets. Will be the same on Sunday too unfortunately. Not listening to fans = fewer fans. Chickens roosting metaphor. smithsblue

4:08pm Tue 12 Mar 13

fitz808 says...

jimluftas wrote:
£18 a lot of money? You can pay that at accy Stanley! Tight wads.
i wouldn't want to make assumptions about what others can and can't afford, but given £18 is £2 cheaper than the tickets at the den, it seems fair enough to me. compared to others our ticket prices are pretty reasonable.
[quote][p][bold]jimluftas[/bold] wrote: £18 a lot of money? You can pay that at accy Stanley! Tight wads.[/p][/quote]i wouldn't want to make assumptions about what others can and can't afford, but given £18 is £2 cheaper than the tickets at the den, it seems fair enough to me. compared to others our ticket prices are pretty reasonable. fitz808

4:14pm Tue 12 Mar 13

GAZHAY says...

bow1974 wrote:
I would have gone but £18.00 a ticket is abit much ill take my £18.00 to the pub and watch the match in warmth with a few bevvis
Proper fan
[quote][p][bold]bow1974[/bold] wrote: I would have gone but £18.00 a ticket is abit much ill take my £18.00 to the pub and watch the match in warmth with a few bevvis[/p][/quote]Proper fan GAZHAY

4:36pm Tue 12 Mar 13

Iiii1111 says...

£18 is reasonable as long as the team turns up which hasn't been the case most days......what u say frenchy?
£18 is reasonable as long as the team turns up which hasn't been the case most days......what u say frenchy? Iiii1111

4:50pm Tue 12 Mar 13

The-Jerome-and-Steve-Show says...

So Lifelong "Rovers" fan AGNEW issues a rallying call? This is the man who writes books about Preston North End and ex PNE players, also he was Keans best friend and somehow went from programme editor to a now Director. I intended going but Agnew has pusuaded me now to go to the pub and watch it.
So Lifelong "Rovers" fan AGNEW issues a rallying call? This is the man who writes books about Preston North End and ex PNE players, also he was Keans best friend and somehow went from programme editor to a now Director. I intended going but Agnew has pusuaded me now to go to the pub and watch it. The-Jerome-and-Steve-Show

5:15pm Tue 12 Mar 13

Road Runner Road Runner says...

Agnew can shut his mouth as far as I'm concerned with his cheap rallying of the supporters.

I don't need this reptile to rally I (or others, I would surmise?)

This football club, our football club will supported on it's merits and not by this cretins overinflated ego.

The good folk will turn out, and I'm sure we will play our part in roaring our boy's on to a much needed boost of a Wembley appearance ?

I ask my fellow supporter - can you afford not to go ?

Arte et labore
Agnew can shut his mouth as far as I'm concerned with his cheap rallying of the supporters. I don't need this reptile to rally I (or others, I would surmise?) This football club, our football club will supported on it's merits and not by this cretins overinflated ego. The good folk will turn out, and I'm sure we will play our part in roaring our boy's on to a much needed boost of a Wembley appearance ? I ask my fellow supporter - can you afford not to go ? Arte et labore Road Runner Road Runner

5:21pm Tue 12 Mar 13

owd nick says...

100%ROVERS wrote:
owd nick wrote:
Buggers have sold my seat to someone else!

That said I will be there, I am taking my boots as they are so short of players I might get a game.

Even at my age I have more energy than Murphy.

Are you allowed to tackle with a Zimmer Frame?
PRATT !!!!
Think I struck a chord the other evening. lol.
[quote][p][bold]100%ROVERS[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]owd nick[/bold] wrote: Buggers have sold my seat to someone else! That said I will be there, I am taking my boots as they are so short of players I might get a game. Even at my age I have more energy than Murphy. Are you allowed to tackle with a Zimmer Frame?[/p][/quote]PRATT !!!![/p][/quote]Think I struck a chord the other evening. lol. owd nick

5:45pm Tue 12 Mar 13

roversammo says...

18 quid is nowt with a chance to go Wembley at stake. If you can't scrape that together its a poor do. Those who watch it on telly shouldn't have an opinion, its not there club.
18 quid is nowt with a chance to go Wembley at stake. If you can't scrape that together its a poor do. Those who watch it on telly shouldn't have an opinion, its not there club. roversammo

7:19pm Tue 12 Mar 13

GRAHAM HALSALL says...

i am sorry cant afford £ 18.00 i am on jsa . it will be bloody freezing if it was a tenner i would go - SORRY - especially now it is on telly.
i am sorry cant afford £ 18.00 i am on jsa . it will be bloody freezing if it was a tenner i would go - SORRY - especially now it is on telly. GRAHAM HALSALL

7:41pm Tue 12 Mar 13

merlinrabbit says...

GRAHAM HALSALL wrote:
i am sorry cant afford £ 18.00 i am on jsa . it will be bloody freezing if it was a tenner i would go - SORRY - especially now it is on telly.
You don't have to apologize on here. It's your business. Nobody I know is going. Shame but it's either apathy through the dire football served up or financial
[quote][p][bold]GRAHAM HALSALL[/bold] wrote: i am sorry cant afford £ 18.00 i am on jsa . it will be bloody freezing if it was a tenner i would go - SORRY - especially now it is on telly.[/p][/quote]You don't have to apologize on here. It's your business. Nobody I know is going. Shame but it's either apathy through the dire football served up or financial merlinrabbit

7:53pm Tue 12 Mar 13

peely says...

A rallying call from " The operations director " just where did they dig him up from ? Haven,t heard sight nor sound of him for months and now all of a sudden he re appears ! I smell something fishy !
A rallying call from " The operations director " just where did they dig him up from ? Haven,t heard sight nor sound of him for months and now all of a sudden he re appears ! I smell something fishy ! peely

8:33pm Tue 12 Mar 13

Sherwoodforest says...

Shagnew strikes back !



COYB
Shagnew strikes back ! COYB Sherwoodforest

8:42pm Tue 12 Mar 13

yyy's1 says...

U can always find 18 quid, I've got my ticket, I've told the wife she can't have her hair dun this week and the kids aren't getting any spending money. UP THE ROVERS!
U can always find 18 quid, I've got my ticket, I've told the wife she can't have her hair dun this week and the kids aren't getting any spending money. UP THE ROVERS! yyy's1

9:39pm Tue 12 Mar 13

MattNewcastle says...

champs95 wrote:
I can't believe there are people who think £18 is expensive for a football match, they've got too used to the cheapest tickets and season tickets in England for the past few years.
It is if you don't have a job and your travelling from Newcastle my friend!!!!!
[quote][p][bold]champs95[/bold] wrote: I can't believe there are people who think £18 is expensive for a football match, they've got too used to the cheapest tickets and season tickets in England for the past few years.[/p][/quote]It is if you don't have a job and your travelling from Newcastle my friend!!!!! MattNewcastle

9:46pm Tue 12 Mar 13

MattNewcastle says...

The-Jerome-and-Steve
-Show wrote:
So Lifelong "Rovers" fan AGNEW issues a rallying call? This is the man who writes books about Preston North End and ex PNE players, also he was Keans best friend and somehow went from programme editor to a now Director. I intended going but Agnew has pusuaded me now to go to the pub and watch it.
I have to agree with your point about Agnew.

This is the most blatant kick in the teeth I have ever known from a Blackburn Official.

He is notable by his continued absence from imparting any news about our beloved club to us and now because he wants something he comes grovelling like the despicable man he is.

Agnew - Hang your head in absolute shame. Your beyond contempt.
[quote][p][bold]The-Jerome-and-Steve -Show[/bold] wrote: So Lifelong "Rovers" fan AGNEW issues a rallying call? This is the man who writes books about Preston North End and ex PNE players, also he was Keans best friend and somehow went from programme editor to a now Director. I intended going but Agnew has pusuaded me now to go to the pub and watch it.[/p][/quote]I have to agree with your point about Agnew. This is the most blatant kick in the teeth I have ever known from a Blackburn Official. He is notable by his continued absence from imparting any news about our beloved club to us and now because he wants something he comes grovelling like the despicable man he is. Agnew - Hang your head in absolute shame. Your beyond contempt. MattNewcastle

10:30pm Tue 12 Mar 13

dallydally says...

Shocking Agnew. Why would I part with £18 when I can watch on ESPN but more to the point why don't you understand that Rovers supporters are sick of the drivel that comes out of the club over and over again? You have created the atmosphere at Ewood by your rank bad Management so don't lecture us about being good supporters. You aren't fit to hold the position of Director.
Shocking Agnew. Why would I part with £18 when I can watch on ESPN but more to the point why don't you understand that Rovers supporters are sick of the drivel that comes out of the club over and over again? You have created the atmosphere at Ewood by your rank bad Management so don't lecture us about being good supporters. You aren't fit to hold the position of Director. dallydally

10:32pm Tue 12 Mar 13

modan says...

Don't have nightmares do sleep well and maybe tomorrow Venky's Rovers could be on way to Wembley with Gandhi, Bollywood Stars,Jack Straw, Shebby, Mama Desai Shaw,Agnew,Rao Brothers and et al


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Don't have nightmares do sleep well and maybe tomorrow Venky's Rovers could be on way to Wembley with Gandhi, Bollywood Stars,Jack Straw, Shebby, Mama Desai Shaw,Agnew,Rao Brothers and et al www india skyscrapercity.com modan

10:42pm Tue 12 Mar 13

kitchener2 says...

Agnew you deserve all the abuse coming your way, and of course Appleton could not be expected to attempt to drum up support....not with the dross he has dished up so far in his tenure. Like one or two have pointed out on here "chickens comin home to roost" is about right with these absolute clowns in charge. However I'l be there, but not because of anything Agnew or any of the other parasites say.
Agnew you deserve all the abuse coming your way, and of course Appleton could not be expected to attempt to drum up support....not with the dross he has dished up so far in his tenure. Like one or two have pointed out on here "chickens comin home to roost" is about right with these absolute clowns in charge. However I'l be there, but not because of anything Agnew or any of the other parasites say. kitchener2

11:16pm Tue 12 Mar 13

Only1Garner says...

Agnes is such a good supporter that he does not even know to the nearest ten years how long, I have been going to Ewood for 41 years but will not be there tomorrow, I just cannot stomach the sight of the Vilekys smug faces when/if Rovers make it to Wembley, God can you imagine the three Amigos, Shebby, Shaw and Agnes in the box at Wembley representing our club and thinking they have done a great job. Sorry folks but my Rivers has gone, good luck for the future.
Agnes is such a good supporter that he does not even know to the nearest ten years how long, I have been going to Ewood for 41 years but will not be there tomorrow, I just cannot stomach the sight of the Vilekys smug faces when/if Rovers make it to Wembley, God can you imagine the three Amigos, Shebby, Shaw and Agnes in the box at Wembley representing our club and thinking they have done a great job. Sorry folks but my Rivers has gone, good luck for the future. Only1Garner

1:12am Wed 13 Mar 13

champs95 says...

MattNewcastle wrote:
champs95 wrote: I can't believe there are people who think £18 is expensive for a football match, they've got too used to the cheapest tickets and season tickets in England for the past few years.
It is if you don't have a job and your travelling from Newcastle my friend!!!!!
£18 is relatively cheap for a football match. I'm not having a dig at fans who can't afford it.
[quote][p][bold]MattNewcastle[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]champs95[/bold] wrote: I can't believe there are people who think £18 is expensive for a football match, they've got too used to the cheapest tickets and season tickets in England for the past few years.[/p][/quote]It is if you don't have a job and your travelling from Newcastle my friend!!!!![/p][/quote]£18 is relatively cheap for a football match. I'm not having a dig at fans who can't afford it. champs95

1:38am Wed 13 Mar 13

handyamBRFC says...

MA.... the problem with....!!

A study of Neanderthal skulls suggests that they went extinct because they had larger eyes than our species.

As a result, more of their brain was devoted to seeing in the long, dark nights in Europe, at the expense of high-level processing.
MA.... the problem with....!! A study of Neanderthal skulls suggests that they went extinct because they had larger eyes than our species. As a result, more of their brain was devoted to seeing in the long, dark nights in Europe, at the expense of high-level processing. handyamBRFC

8:28am Wed 13 Mar 13

speedie_rovers_legend says...

Hope the rovers get beat tonight, i despise those venkys so much that i want us to lose so they get no money rewards or a trip to wembley they are the scum of the earth and people who are hoodwinked by these people will wake up soon and realise what fools you have been supporting this regime.
Hope the rovers get beat tonight, i despise those venkys so much that i want us to lose so they get no money rewards or a trip to wembley they are the scum of the earth and people who are hoodwinked by these people will wake up soon and realise what fools you have been supporting this regime. speedie_rovers_legend

9:16am Wed 13 Mar 13

Steh82 says...

ChrisDeBerg wrote:
Well I'll be there cuz I have a few quid to throw about but I feel sorry for most who don't @ being charged £18 for game... It never used to be that much for a cup game, who decides the prices of games now? Whoever it is needs a slap! we could have a full Ewood if they made the prices right!

RTID
Bet u av a few quid after ur hit single ' lady in red'
[quote][p][bold]ChrisDeBerg[/bold] wrote: Well I'll be there cuz I have a few quid to throw about but I feel sorry for most who don't @ being charged £18 for game... It never used to be that much for a cup game, who decides the prices of games now? Whoever it is needs a slap! we could have a full Ewood if they made the prices right! RTID[/p][/quote]Bet u av a few quid after ur hit single ' lady in red' Steh82

9:34am Wed 13 Mar 13

dangerous dave says...

If Venkeys Shaw and Agnew really thought anythıng about the fans and what thıs regıme has put them through over the last 2 years they would open the doors to Ewood for free for the cup match and hopefully 3/4 fıll the ground as a true act of goodwıll /PR actıvıty ınsteadf of just words that mean nothıng.
OUT WITH THE BLOODY LOT OF THEM
If Venkeys Shaw and Agnew really thought anythıng about the fans and what thıs regıme has put them through over the last 2 years they would open the doors to Ewood for free for the cup match and hopefully 3/4 fıll the ground as a true act of goodwıll /PR actıvıty ınsteadf of just words that mean nothıng. OUT WITH THE BLOODY LOT OF THEM dangerous dave

10:36am Wed 13 Mar 13

waggyonthewing says...

come on ROVERS.this is a great opportunity for us all to have a great day out at wembley and oh how we deserve it after all the crap we have had to put up with,if we win tonight it will also fire everyone up for sunday.anyone thinking of not going because they dont want venkys to make any money i can fully understand but these people are stinking rich they will never be poor,your money wont make the slightest bit of difference to them whatsoever,they will always be mega rich,so why cut your nose off to spite your face,get down to Ewood make as much noise as we can and get this cub to wembley and who knows maybe even to the F.A CUP FINAL,which was always Jacks dream,to see Rovers in the f.a cup final.COME ON ROVERS!!!
come on ROVERS.this is a great opportunity for us all to have a great day out at wembley and oh how we deserve it after all the crap we have had to put up with,if we win tonight it will also fire everyone up for sunday.anyone thinking of not going because they dont want venkys to make any money i can fully understand but these people are stinking rich they will never be poor,your money wont make the slightest bit of difference to them whatsoever,they will always be mega rich,so why cut your nose off to spite your face,get down to Ewood make as much noise as we can and get this cub to wembley and who knows maybe even to the F.A CUP FINAL,which was always Jacks dream,to see Rovers in the f.a cup final.COME ON ROVERS!!! waggyonthewing

11:44am Wed 13 Mar 13

Abu dabi says...

Come on Rovers! Somehow Wigan may be a tough nut to crack though in semi's.
Come on Rovers! Somehow Wigan may be a tough nut to crack though in semi's. Abu dabi

12:11pm Wed 13 Mar 13

French Rover says...

Iiii1111 wrote:
£18 is reasonable as long as the team turns up which hasn't been the case most days......what u say frenchy?
I would say that eighteen quid for a cup replay is too much for any championship club and that ticket cost doesn't and shouldn't relate to league form or position or strength of the squad or the way we play. We would have been giving free tickets away if any of that was a factor Mr M....so yes we concur mon ami!
[quote][p][bold]Iiii1111[/bold] wrote: £18 is reasonable as long as the team turns up which hasn't been the case most days......what u say frenchy?[/p][/quote]I would say that eighteen quid for a cup replay is too much for any championship club and that ticket cost doesn't and shouldn't relate to league form or position or strength of the squad or the way we play. We would have been giving free tickets away if any of that was a factor Mr M....so yes we concur mon ami! French Rover

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