Venky's: Ronaldinho a no go for Blackburn Rovers (From Lancashire Telegraph)

BRFCBrabant wrote:
Beckham would't consider coming to Rovers you loonies!

Steve Kean won't be able to attract top quailty to Ewood!

AND why did I bother reading a report that has the name Ronaldinho in the headline?

ScatmanRovers75 wrote:
Venkys... word of advise... stop taking the p**s out of us and stick by your word.. if you are interested in signing someone like Ronaldinho, and you post it on your Twitter and Facebook accounts. don't then come out and say you were never interested in him. If this is all about publicity then I'm beginning to feel a little worried, I was prepared to give you the benefit of the doubt at the start, but saying things like the above just makes us more of a joke than we've already become. Stop pi**ing about with our club and show us the colour of your money or fuc* off.....

kevin e wrote:
Why don't we all just wait until the end of January when we can discuss facts and not rumours?

ScatmanRovers75 wrote:
Venkys... word of advise... stop taking the p**s out of us and stick by your word.. if you are interested in signing someone like Ronaldinho, and you post it on your Twitter and Facebook accounts. don't then come out and say you were never interested in him. If this is all about publicity then I'm beginning to feel a little worried, I was prepared to give you the benefit of the doubt at the start, but saying things like the above just makes us more of a joke than we've already become.
Stop pi**ing about with our club and show us the colour of your money or fuc* off.....

BangkokRover wrote:
I am not being negative here but you would agree that messages give out on company websites and twitter are fact are they not Kevin?

Cheers
BKR

PS: Where is John Williams, why is all this not running through him?

ossyrover1 wrote:
vinjay is now lamp it, sec word: down send, venkys are trying hard

Lamp it! wrote:

ossyrover1 wrote:
vinjay is now lamp it, sec word: down send, venkys are trying hard

sorry pal, not vinjay. i've no AKA'S.
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i dont know what all the fuss is about? why are people condemning before we have dabbled in the transfer market? i agree that it should be left to JW or another spokesman. but if that was the case you lot on here wouldnt have anything to whinge about!
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oh, and rich riley, we got shut of sam because the football was drivel and at the time most people on here had had enough! just look forward to watching some decent football at ewood - if you go that is!
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and yes, i go. have done for 35 years. and i have to say that sam's style of footy was the worst ive ever seen!

BangkokRover wrote:

Lamp it! wrote:

ossyrover1 wrote: vinjay is now lamp it, sec word: down send, venkys are trying hard

sorry pal, not vinjay. i've no AKA'S. . i dont know what all the fuss is about? why are people condemning before we have dabbled in the transfer market? i agree that it should be left to JW or another spokesman. but if that was the case you lot on here wouldnt have anything to whinge about! . oh, and rich riley, we got shut of sam because the football was drivel and at the time most people on here had had enough! just look forward to watching some decent football at ewood - if you go that is! . and yes, i go. have done for 35 years. and i have to say that sam's style of footy was the worst ive ever seen!

Honest question, would you rather have BFS style of football or be playing in the Chumpionship? Cheers BKR

kevin e wrote:
Why don't we all just wait until the end of January when we can discuss facts and not rumours?

Burger wrote:

kevin e wrote:
Why don't we all just wait until the end of January when we can discuss facts and not rumours?

ahhh the voice of reason at last....fact is at the minuet none of us have a clue who is on that list or exactly how much venkys are willing to spend..like Kevin e says lets just wait and see before we pull the trigger

Lamp it! wrote:

ScatmanRovers75 wrote:
Venkys... word of advise... stop taking the p**s out of us and stick by your word.. if you are interested in signing someone like Ronaldinho, and you post it on your Twitter and Facebook accounts. don't then come out and say you were never interested in him. If this is all about publicity then I'm beginning to feel a little worried, I was prepared to give you the benefit of the doubt at the start, but saying things like the above just makes us more of a joke than we've already become. Stop pi**ing about with our club and show us the colour of your money or fuc* off.....

what a pathetic post. i think you have issues!

ossyrover1 wrote:
vinjay is now lamp it, sec word: down send, venkys are trying hard

smellthecoffee wrote:

ossyrover1 wrote:
vinjay is now lamp it, sec word: down send, venkys are trying hard

.....and "ChrisSutton"....and "oohColinHendry!"...

..!theballisroundsop

assit!"....and so on...the guy is obviously running Venky's PR machine and making a complete mess of it. Further pathetic attempts to brainwash Rovers supporters and the football world in general by attempting to associate themselves with high profile names. Just the same as the pics of "the Trotters" with Lennox Lewis and the like - sporting their tacky gold chains around their necks. Smoke and mirrors the lot of it. Pathetic PR and pathetic football club management.

Lamp it! wrote:
now now scatman! no need to call me a dingle-you live amongst them!
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that is why all you can do is abuse our new owners who are about to put a few more million into our club.
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you are devoid of class and should stop acting like a big baby. put your dummy in!

makaveli96 wrote:
Dont we still own India anyway?

hasslem hasslem wrote:
in light of the impending arrival of a flux of brazilians, pehaps you would all like to visit the following website to get your barazilian name.
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www.minimalsworld.ne

t/BrazilName/brazili

an.shtml
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woody riversider becomes riversidito
johhny bovril - bovrisco
marghen taunton - marghinosa
and vinjay......
.....b0ll0xinha

Woody Riversider wrote:
**** !! Transition demands stability - Such as when Dalglish walked through the door: Cowans Moran Hendry Wright Berg Newal etc etc You know what I mean............. These type of players are out there & these are who we should be looking for. A good balance asap. Aaaargh !!!! Arte et labore

Woody Riversider wrote:
**** !! Transition demands stability - Such as when Dalglish walked through the door: Cowans Moran Hendry Wright Berg Newal etc etc You know what I mean............. These type of players are out there & these are who we should be looking for. A good balance asap. Aaaargh !!!! Arte et labore

Woody Riversider wrote:
**** !! Transition demands stability - Such as when Dalglish walked through the door: Cowans Moran Hendry Wright Berg Newal etc etc You know what I mean............. These type of players are out there & these are who we should be looking for. A good balance asap. Aaaargh !!!! Arte et labore

BangkokRover wrote:

Lamp it! wrote:

ossyrover1 wrote: vinjay is now lamp it, sec word: down send, venkys are trying hard

sorry pal, not vinjay. i've no AKA'S. . i dont know what all the fuss is about? why are people condemning before we have dabbled in the transfer market? i agree that it should be left to JW or another spokesman. but if that was the case you lot on here wouldnt have anything to whinge about! . oh, and rich riley, we got shut of sam because the football was drivel and at the time most people on here had had enough! just look forward to watching some decent football at ewood - if you go that is! . and yes, i go. have done for 35 years. and i have to say that sam's style of footy was the worst ive ever seen!

Honest question, would you rather have BFS style of football or be playing in the Chumpionship? Cheers BKR

Celtic Rover wrote:

BangkokRover wrote:

Lamp it! wrote:

ossyrover1 wrote: vinjay is now lamp it, sec word: down send, venkys are trying hard

sorry pal, not vinjay. i've no AKA'S. . i dont know what all the fuss is about? why are people condemning before we have dabbled in the transfer market? i agree that it should be left to JW or another spokesman. but if that was the case you lot on here wouldnt have anything to whinge about! . oh, and rich riley, we got shut of sam because the football was drivel and at the time most people on here had had enough! just look forward to watching some decent football at ewood - if you go that is! . and yes, i go. have done for 35 years. and i have to say that sam's style of footy was the worst ive ever seen!

Honest question, would you rather have BFS style of football or be playing in the Chumpionship? Cheers BKR

Great post lamp it.What the F*** do you care, you don't even live in the country.You don't own a season ticket or invest in anyway in supporting Blackburn Rovers FC like all the expats who continually post on here pretending that they care about what is happening at Ewood. True supporters always look to the future and support the badge through thick and thin regardless of who are the owners, chairman or manager.Just for the record Bangkok, how about this for being a football supporter, saturday in Sunderland supporting Rovers with the other 556 true Rovers supporters who could be bothered to make the effort, well done once again to each and everyone of you even though you weren't as vocal as at West Brom. Yesterday in Glasgow supporting Celtic at Ibrox and today going to give my backing to Chorley at home against Curzon Ashton. Good job my family are all football supporters and understand my passion for the game.Now you be honest with yourself, do you really think people like myself and many other football supporters who spend their hard earned cash following their team or teams around the length and bredth of this island give a S*** what you think?.When all you are is a armchair supporter.

smellthecoffee wrote:

ossyrover1 wrote: vinjay is now lamp it, sec word: down send, venkys are trying hard

.....and "ChrisSutton"....and "oohColinHendry!"... ..!theballisroundsop assit!"....and so on...the guy is obviously running Venky's PR machine and making a complete mess of it. Further pathetic attempts to brainwash Rovers supporters and the football world in general by attempting to associate themselves with high profile names. Just the same as the pics of "the Trotters" with Lennox Lewis and the like - sporting their tacky gold chains around their necks. Smoke and mirrors the lot of it. Pathetic PR and pathetic football club management.

Lamp it! wrote:
say something constructive coffee nose

smellthecoffee wrote:

Lamp it! wrote: say something constructive coffee nose

Do one Vinjay and take your "friends" with you to the nearest NHS psychiatric unit!!! Is that constructive enough for you??

Celtic Rover wrote:

BangkokRover wrote:

Lamp it! wrote:

ossyrover1 wrote: vinjay is now lamp it, sec word: down send, venkys are trying hard

sorry pal, not vinjay. i've no AKA'S. . i dont know what all the fuss is about? why are people condemning before we have dabbled in the transfer market? i agree that it should be left to JW or another spokesman. but if that was the case you lot on here wouldnt have anything to whinge about! . oh, and rich riley, we got shut of sam because the football was drivel and at the time most people on here had had enough! just look forward to watching some decent football at ewood - if you go that is! . and yes, i go. have done for 35 years. and i have to say that sam's style of footy was the worst ive ever seen!

Honest question, would you rather have BFS style of football or be playing in the Chumpionship? Cheers BKR

Great post lamp it.What the F*** do you care, you don't even live in the country.You don't own a season ticket or invest in anyway in supporting Blackburn Rovers FC like all the expats who continually post on here pretending that they care about what is happening at Ewood. True supporters always look to the future and support the badge through thick and thin regardless of who are the owners, chairman or manager.Just for the record Bangkok, how about this for being a football supporter, saturday in Sunderland supporting Rovers with the other 556 true Rovers supporters who could be bothered to make the effort, well done once again to each and everyone of you even though you weren't as vocal as at West Brom. Yesterday in Glasgow supporting Celtic at Ibrox and today going to give my backing to Chorley at home against Curzon Ashton. Good job my family are all football supporters and understand my passion for the game.Now you be honest with yourself, do you really think people like myself and many other football supporters who spend their hard earned cash following their team or teams around the length and bredth of this island give a S*** what you think?.When all you are is a armchair supporter.

hasslem hasslem wrote:
in light of the impending arrival of a flux of brazilians, pehaps you would all like to visit the following website to get your barazilian name. . www.minimalsworld.ne t/BrazilName/brazili an.shtml . woody riversider becomes riversidito johhny bovril - bovrisco marghen taunton - marghinosa and vinjay...... .....b0ll0xinha

kevin e wrote:
Why don't we all just wait until the end of January when we can discuss facts and not rumours?

Woody Riversider wrote:
**** !! Transition demands stability - Such as when Dalglish walked through the door: Cowans Moran Hendry Wright Berg Newal etc etc You know what I mean............. These type of players are out there & these are who we should be looking for. A good balance asap. Aaaargh !!!! Arte et labore

kevin e wrote:

Celtic Rover wrote:

BangkokRover wrote:

Lamp it! wrote:

ossyrover1 wrote: vinjay is now lamp it, sec word: down send, venkys are trying hard

sorry pal, not vinjay. i've no AKA'S. . i dont know what all the fuss is about? why are people condemning before we have dabbled in the transfer market? i agree that it should be left to JW or another spokesman. but if that was the case you lot on here wouldnt have anything to whinge about! . oh, and rich riley, we got shut of sam because the football was drivel and at the time most people on here had had enough! just look forward to watching some decent football at ewood - if you go that is! . and yes, i go. have done for 35 years. and i have to say that sam's style of footy was the worst ive ever seen!

Honest question, would you rather have BFS style of football or be playing in the Chumpionship? Cheers BKR

Great post lamp it.What the F*** do you care, you don't even live in the country.You don't own a season ticket or invest in anyway in supporting Blackburn Rovers FC like all the expats who continually post on here pretending that they care about what is happening at Ewood. True supporters always look to the future and support the badge through thick and thin regardless of who are the owners, chairman or manager.Just for the record Bangkok, how about this for being a football supporter, saturday in Sunderland supporting Rovers with the other 556 true Rovers supporters who could be bothered to make the effort, well done once again to each and everyone of you even though you weren't as vocal as at West Brom. Yesterday in Glasgow supporting Celtic at Ibrox and today going to give my backing to Chorley at home against Curzon Ashton. Good job my family are all football supporters and understand my passion for the game.Now you be honest with yourself, do you really think people like myself and many other football supporters who spend their hard earned cash following their team or teams around the length and bredth of this island give a S*** what you think?.When all you are is a armchair supporter.

Hi Celtic Rover - as a regular ex-pat poster on here I would like to suggest that the support we offer is not instead of the genuine support which attenders at games are able to offer but is in addition to that support and should not be disparaged as it is on here by some posters.

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I imagine that in many cases ex-pat posters have 'served their time' in past years following our Club all over the country and through the lean years of divisions 1 - 3.

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That is certainly true in my case.

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For various reasons our lives have taken us in directions where it is not possible to attend matches too often. That should not disqualify us from having and voicing opinions.

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Please believe me that I care just as much about my beloved Club as I ever did and the result still determines my mood during the week.

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I would also like to suggest that some of the opinions voiced on here by ex-pats are more worthy of attention than some of those which are posted by regular attenders.

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I think that for a 'non-fashionable' club like Rovers it is a bonus to have fans in other parts of the world.

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Surely all Rovers fans' opinions should be welcomed in an open forum such as this?

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I admire your commitment to football and confess to a large degree of envy of your ability to see live games.

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Just a thought.

elma wrote:
Hey up ossyrover1,seems Samba was injured after all,who's the naive Muppet now.Why don't you and 6000 change your names to Kermit and Miss Piggy.

oohcolinhendry wrote:
I can understand burnley fans comin on here and insultin us but can't get my head around blues slaggin fellow blues?maybe its cus I'm a 44yr old man and can't get used to bein called muppet,tosser,loser, numpty,etc just for havin an opinion??if the culprits ARE so called "rovers fans"then shame on you!you're probably the 2 or 3 that were singin(embarrassingl y)"venkys out"and "you can shove your chickens" at sunderland??pro/anti sam/venkys we've all got freedom of speech without resortin to childish playground comments!I hope to god we turn it round and become the famous BRFC once again even just to shut up the juvenille criticising on here!signin off for good now so happy new year to ALL rovers fans out there and let's get behind OUR team and club X

londonrover wrote:

kevin e wrote:

Celtic Rover wrote:

BangkokRover wrote:

Lamp it! wrote:

ossyrover1 wrote: vinjay is now lamp it, sec word: down send, venkys are trying hard

sorry pal, not vinjay. i've no AKA'S. . i dont know what all the fuss is about? why are people condemning before we have dabbled in the transfer market? i agree that it should be left to JW or another spokesman. but if that was the case you lot on here wouldnt have anything to whinge about! . oh, and rich riley, we got shut of sam because the football was drivel and at the time most people on here had had enough! just look forward to watching some decent football at ewood - if you go that is! . and yes, i go. have done for 35 years. and i have to say that sam's style of footy was the worst ive ever seen!

Honest question, would you rather have BFS style of football or be playing in the Chumpionship? Cheers BKR

Great post lamp it.What the F*** do you care, you don't even live in the country.You don't own a season ticket or invest in anyway in supporting Blackburn Rovers FC like all the expats who continually post on here pretending that they care about what is happening at Ewood. True supporters always look to the future and support the badge through thick and thin regardless of who are the owners, chairman or manager.Just for the record Bangkok, how about this for being a football supporter, saturday in Sunderland supporting Rovers with the other 556 true Rovers supporters who could be bothered to make the effort, well done once again to each and everyone of you even though you weren't as vocal as at West Brom. Yesterday in Glasgow supporting Celtic at Ibrox and today going to give my backing to Chorley at home against Curzon Ashton. Good job my family are all football supporters and understand my passion for the game.Now you be honest with yourself, do you really think people like myself and many other football supporters who spend their hard earned cash following their team or teams around the length and bredth of this island give a S*** what you think?.When all you are is a armchair supporter.

Hi Celtic Rover - as a regular ex-pat poster on here I would like to suggest that the support we offer is not instead of the genuine support which attenders at games are able to offer but is in addition to that support and should not be disparaged as it is on here by some posters. . I imagine that in many cases ex-pat posters have 'served their time' in past years following our Club all over the country and through the lean years of divisions 1 - 3. . That is certainly true in my case. . For various reasons our lives have taken us in directions where it is not possible to attend matches too often. That should not disqualify us from having and voicing opinions. . Please believe me that I care just as much about my beloved Club as I ever did and the result still determines my mood during the week. . I would also like to suggest that some of the opinions voiced on here by ex-pats are more worthy of attention than some of those which are posted by regular attenders. . I think that for a 'non-fashionable' club like Rovers it is a bonus to have fans in other parts of the world. . Surely all Rovers fans' opinions should be welcomed in an open forum such as this? . I admire your commitment to football and confess to a large degree of envy of your ability to see live games. . Just a thought.

Well said that man, (or woman). Being Darren born and bread, I've not lived up yon for 43 years but I still support my beloved Rovers and have done through thick and thin and as you suggest I've served my time. Just because I can't make it to many games these days doesn't make me (and lots of other ex-pats) any less of a supporter than those of you who are lucky enough to do so. Our opinions are just as valid as the next person.

Celtic Rover wrote:

smellthecoffee wrote:

ossyrover1 wrote: vinjay is now lamp it, sec word: down send, venkys are trying hard

.....and "ChrisSutton"....and "oohColinHendry!"... ..!theballisroundsop assit!"....and so on...the guy is obviously running Venky's PR machine and making a complete mess of it. Further pathetic attempts to brainwash Rovers supporters and the football world in general by attempting to associate themselves with high profile names. Just the same as the pics of "the Trotters" with Lennox Lewis and the like - sporting their tacky gold chains around their necks. Smoke and mirrors the lot of it. Pathetic PR and pathetic football club management.

Go and support Blackpool or Fylde then you negative donkey lashing P**** .Moan, moan, moan that's all you ever do.If you don't like it, F*** off!.

Lamp it! wrote:

londonrover wrote:

kevin e wrote:

Celtic Rover wrote:

BangkokRover wrote:

Lamp it! wrote:

ossyrover1 wrote: vinjay is now lamp it, sec word: down send, venkys are trying hard

sorry pal, not vinjay. i've no AKA'S. . i dont know what all the fuss is about? why are people condemning before we have dabbled in the transfer market? i agree that it should be left to JW or another spokesman. but if that was the case you lot on here wouldnt have anything to whinge about! . oh, and rich riley, we got shut of sam because the football was drivel and at the time most people on here had had enough! just look forward to watching some decent football at ewood - if you go that is! . and yes, i go. have done for 35 years. and i have to say that sam's style of footy was the worst ive ever seen!

Honest question, would you rather have BFS style of football or be playing in the Chumpionship? Cheers BKR

Great post lamp it.What the F*** do you care, you don't even live in the country.You don't own a season ticket or invest in anyway in supporting Blackburn Rovers FC like all the expats who continually post on here pretending that they care about what is happening at Ewood. True supporters always look to the future and support the badge through thick and thin regardless of who are the owners, chairman or manager.Just for the record Bangkok, how about this for being a football supporter, saturday in Sunderland supporting Rovers with the other 556 true Rovers supporters who could be bothered to make the effort, well done once again to each and everyone of you even though you weren't as vocal as at West Brom. Yesterday in Glasgow supporting Celtic at Ibrox and today going to give my backing to Chorley at home against Curzon Ashton. Good job my family are all football supporters and understand my passion for the game.Now you be honest with yourself, do you really think people like myself and many other football supporters who spend their hard earned cash following their team or teams around the length and bredth of this island give a S*** what you think?.When all you are is a armchair supporter.

Hi Celtic Rover - as a regular ex-pat poster on here I would like to suggest that the support we offer is not instead of the genuine support which attenders at games are able to offer but is in addition to that support and should not be disparaged as it is on here by some posters. . I imagine that in many cases ex-pat posters have 'served their time' in past years following our Club all over the country and through the lean years of divisions 1 - 3. . That is certainly true in my case. . For various reasons our lives have taken us in directions where it is not possible to attend matches too often. That should not disqualify us from having and voicing opinions. . Please believe me that I care just as much about my beloved Club as I ever did and the result still determines my mood during the week. . I would also like to suggest that some of the opinions voiced on here by ex-pats are more worthy of attention than some of those which are posted by regular attenders. . I think that for a 'non-fashionable' club like Rovers it is a bonus to have fans in other parts of the world. . Surely all Rovers fans' opinions should be welcomed in an open forum such as this? . I admire your commitment to football and confess to a large degree of envy of your ability to see live games. . Just a thought.

Well said that man, (or woman). Being Darren born and bread, I've not lived up yon for 43 years but I still support my beloved Rovers and have done through thick and thin and as you suggest I've served my time. Just because I can't make it to many games these days doesn't make me (and lots of other ex-pats) any less of a supporter than those of you who are lucky enough to do so. Our opinions are just as valid as the next person.

totally agree. the roverites the merrier! every fan's viewpoint is as valid as another. it is all about opinion-its just sad that when some posters have their opinions questioned they reply with garbage and insults. . my original point was simple. it is different being at a ground than watching on telly. the game is the same but you dont feel the negative, dull, lacklustre atmosphere around the ground. i think people go to ewood because it is something to do, or that they already have a ticket and if they didnt they wouldnt go. people drag themselves to ewood without optimism. something needed changing at ewood or we would have been sliding down the league with sam (my opinion! i could sense it in the 'lack of' atmosphere!). at least rovers fans are getting some passion for the club again. . keep the faith

eddie the eagle wrote:
I think that it is good that Rovers supporters who either work abroad or have moved to pastures new can keep in touch.Thanks to the internet they can watch matches and contribute to debate,I find it disturbing that usually because someone doesn't agree with their comment they are slagged of for non attendance.Every opinion welcome I say even if its from an ex-pat you don't agree with.

bed and breakfast man_! wrote:

Woody Riversider wrote:
**** !! Transition demands stability - Such as when Dalglish walked through the door: Cowans Moran Hendry Wright Berg Newal etc etc You know what I mean............. These type of players are out there & these are who we should be looking for. A good balance asap. Aaaargh !!!! Arte et labore

Hey up woody !
I know that Ronaldinho is coming to Blackburn, All i can say is a mate of a mate who knows him cos he once bought a three wheeled off Ronaldinho said he is coming and he will get us staight into the champions leugue.
I know its true because everthing he tells me is true like alan carr is gay and john f kennedy is dead.......
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Me thinks we will get our name put with a lot of people...But talk is cheap till they have signed on the doted line, Lets just hope we are still not looking on the last day of the transfer window.

Celtic Rover wrote:

BangkokRover wrote:

Lamp it! wrote:

ossyrover1 wrote: vinjay is now lamp it, sec word: down send, venkys are trying hard

sorry pal, not vinjay. i've no AKA'S. . i dont know what all the fuss is about? why are people condemning before we have dabbled in the transfer market? i agree that it should be left to JW or another spokesman. but if that was the case you lot on here wouldnt have anything to whinge about! . oh, and rich riley, we got shut of sam because the football was drivel and at the time most people on here had had enough! just look forward to watching some decent football at ewood - if you go that is! . and yes, i go. have done for 35 years. and i have to say that sam's style of footy was the worst ive ever seen!

Honest question, would you rather have BFS style of football or be playing in the Chumpionship? Cheers BKR

Great post lamp it.What the F*** do you care, you don't even live in the country.You don't own a season ticket or invest in anyway in supporting Blackburn Rovers FC like all the expats who continually post on here pretending that they care about what is happening at Ewood. True supporters always look to the future and support the badge through thick and thin regardless of who are the owners, chairman or manager.Just for the record Bangkok, how about this for being a football supporter, saturday in Sunderland supporting Rovers with the other 556 true Rovers supporters who could be bothered to make the effort, well done once again to each and everyone of you even though you weren't as vocal as at West Brom. Yesterday in Glasgow supporting Celtic at Ibrox and today going to give my backing to Chorley at home against Curzon Ashton. Good job my family are all football supporters and understand my passion for the game.Now you be honest with yourself, do you really think people like myself and many other football supporters who spend their hard earned cash following their team or teams around the length and bredth of this island give a S*** what you think?.When all you are is a armchair supporter.

Stone Island wrote:
That mad Venky woman has just told SS News, that Rovers HAVE made a £6.2M bid for Ronaldinho!

ossyrover1 wrote:
i guess its a cover up, make a bid that wont go thru, then they can say at least we tried. probably try it on other players as well,

ossyrover1 wrote:
jack01, your pointing the finger at the wrong people.

1,the story broke first on venkys twitter and facebook accounts
2, venkys denied they were interested and the twitter and facebook comments were removed
3, now venkys say they have made a bid .

so who are the culprits then, begins with a V,

sounds like a publicity stunt to me.

bye the way jack are you vinjay as well ?

kenbro wrote:
I watched my first match at Ewood in 1943, in the wartime League North. Never missed a match, excluding Army service, until we emigrated in 1956. We were in several Divisions in those years.
Now, I make an 8000 mile trip, once a year, to watch my team play one game, perhaps two if I can get an away game in. The rest of the games I watch on TV or the internet.
Some of you are very fortunate to be able to attend every match, but that does not give you the right to denigrate those of us who, for various reasons, are unable to do so.
We are all Rovers supporters, and are entitled to an opinion. you may not agree, but can we have a reasoned debate rather than all this name calling ?
Or is that beyond you ?

kenbro wrote:
I watched my first match at Ewood in 1943, in the wartime League North. Never missed a match, excluding Army service, until we emigrated in 1956. We were in several Divisions in those years. Now, I make an 8000 mile trip, once a year, to watch my team play one game, perhaps two if I can get an away game in. The rest of the games I watch on TV or the internet. Some of you are very fortunate to be able to attend every match, but that does not give you the right to denigrate those of us who, for various reasons, are unable to do so. We are all Rovers supporters, and are entitled to an opinion. you may not agree, but can we have a reasoned debate rather than all this name calling ? Or is that beyond you ?

masher49 wrote:
Also posted on Rovers Mad board. I know I'm probably going to get called for this, "Dingle sticking his nose in", "jealous" etc., but am I the only one who's beginning to suspect Venky's are actually brilliant at PR and publicity, rather than idiots as most people think? When they bought Rovers, the stated aim was to use BRFC to publicise Venky's and their products. It's been less than 2 months since they took over, but since then, there's been non stop publicity about the "goings on" at Ewood. If I were to be excessively cynical, and wanted to buy a football club for publicity purposes prior to asset stripping and getting my money back, I'd go about it in a similar way. Buy a club at a "knock down" price, but with enough assets available to ensure a return on my money. (Jones, allegedly £15 million, along with several others). Make some baffling decisions sure to attract attention, whilst at the same time reducing costs. (Sack BFS, but pay his replacement far less, thus offsetting any compensation for BFS) Plant stories in the media regarding potential big names linked with Rovers, then deny them. (Maradonna as manager, Ronhaldino as a player) Bring in a "marque" signing in January, to proclaim how serious they are, whilst covering up the shortcomings of other signings. ??? Venky's were upfront about wanting publicity. There isn't a football fan in England who hasn't heard of them now. The links with Maradonna and Ronhaldino have almost certainly ensured publicity in Latin America, and Europe. Rovers and Venky's are on the back pages of our newspapers on a daily basis. Due to TV coverage from BBC and SKY, any country that watches Premier Football will now have heard of Venky's. And there's the obvious links throughout the Indian sub-continent. They've gone from little known to almost worldwide in the sake of a few weeks. Not bad from people who "don't know what they are doing".

masher49 wrote:

kenbro wrote: I watched my first match at Ewood in 1943, in the wartime League North. Never missed a match, excluding Army service, until we emigrated in 1956. We were in several Divisions in those years. Now, I make an 8000 mile trip, once a year, to watch my team play one game, perhaps two if I can get an away game in. The rest of the games I watch on TV or the internet. Some of you are very fortunate to be able to attend every match, but that does not give you the right to denigrate those of us who, for various reasons, are unable to do so. We are all Rovers supporters, and are entitled to an opinion. you may not agree, but can we have a reasoned debate rather than all this name calling ? Or is that beyond you ?

Unfortunately, there are too many on here who resort to insults and destructive criticism. They stifle good debate amongst football supporters in general, regardless of which individual club they may support. There ARE fans on here who have intelligent comment to make, but increasingly they're put off commenting by the low life responses from those who can't accept a right to an alternative opinion.

masher49 wrote:
presume "Lamp it" has tongue in cheek?

Lamp it! wrote:

masher49 wrote:
presume "Lamp it" has tongue in cheek?

of course! all views are welcome-even yours!
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you are correct i think. but i dont agree with the asset stripping part.
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venky group is 67th out of the top 100 global businesses (i nearly put worldwide then as well!). they are a huge multi-national company with friends in very high places. if rovers become successful and venkys get more profit it must be a win win situation. the pharmacuetical side of the company is going to grow massively in the very near future-more investment? maybe.
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i still think the glass is half full.
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anyway, i'm not bothered now because the security word is - 'wife-blow'! back in a bit!

masher49 wrote:

Lamp it! wrote:

masher49 wrote: presume "Lamp it" has tongue in cheek?

of course! all views are welcome-even yours! . you are correct i think. but i dont agree with the asset stripping part. . venky group is 67th out of the top 100 global businesses (i nearly put worldwide then as well!). they are a huge multi-national company with friends in very high places. if rovers become successful and venkys get more profit it must be a win win situation. the pharmacuetical side of the company is going to grow massively in the very near future-more investment? maybe. . i still think the glass is half full. . anyway, i'm not bothered now because the security word is - 'wife-blow'! back in a bit!

A concern for ANY football fan must be that these people have supposedly passed "stringent" checks from both the Premier League, and the Walker family, to ensure that they are "fit and proper" people to run a football club. Potentially, they could now do what they want without any apparent penalties being imposed on THEM, but on the CLUB. Much as there's always rivalry between our two clubs, I'd hate to see any club, especially one of the founder members and with such a tradition as Rovers sent to the wall by some one purely for "publicity".

Lamp it! wrote:

masher49 wrote:

Lamp it! wrote:

masher49 wrote: presume "Lamp it" has tongue in cheek?

of course! all views are welcome-even yours! . you are correct i think. but i dont agree with the asset stripping part. . venky group is 67th out of the top 100 global businesses (i nearly put worldwide then as well!). they are a huge multi-national company with friends in very high places. if rovers become successful and venkys get more profit it must be a win win situation. the pharmacuetical side of the company is going to grow massively in the very near future-more investment? maybe. . i still think the glass is half full. . anyway, i'm not bothered now because the security word is - 'wife-blow'! back in a bit!

A concern for ANY football fan must be that these people have supposedly passed "stringent" checks from both the Premier League, and the Walker family, to ensure that they are "fit and proper" people to run a football club. Potentially, they could now do what they want without any apparent penalties being imposed on THEM, but on the CLUB. Much as there's always rivalry between our two clubs, I'd hate to see any club, especially one of the founder members and with such a tradition as Rovers sent to the wall by some one purely for "publicity".

it is a possibility but i cant see that happening. listen, i want burnley and preston to join rovers and the mighty blackpool in the prem-what a league that would be!
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if they werent poultry giants they wouldnt get so much grief. its a yoke at the moment but in the end i think its going to be all white. ok, we may tread on egg shells trying to gain all fans on board but i'm sure that rovers will soon rise up the pecking order in the prem. otherwise the fans will cry fowl!
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keep the faith!

The ball is round so pass it! wrote:

BRFCBrabant wrote:
Beckham would't consider coming to Rovers you loonies!

Steve Kean won't be able to attract top quailty to Ewood!

AND why did I bother reading a report that has the name Ronaldinho in the headline?

What you have to understand is Rovers have moved into "Hotel California" territory with the Venky's business plans to promote the club in Asia.
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It's sad but it is the world we live in I am afraid so expect a lot more of this type of headline. If Rovers are going to have a big future in the Premiership then this is the type of profile that will be suggested by Venky's marketing and PR representatives to expand the club.
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Its not ideal for traditionalists buts its either that or settle for the status of trying to poach your new manager from Bournemouth in future!
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32 Years And Counting!

Lamp it! wrote:

masher49 wrote:
Also posted on Rovers Mad board. I know I'm probably going to get called for this, "Dingle sticking his nose in", "jealous" etc., but am I the only one who's beginning to suspect Venky's are actually brilliant at PR and publicity, rather than idiots as most people think? When they bought Rovers, the stated aim was to use BRFC to publicise Venky's and their products. It's been less than 2 months since they took over, but since then, there's been non stop publicity about the "goings on" at Ewood. If I were to be excessively cynical, and wanted to buy a football club for publicity purposes prior to asset stripping and getting my money back, I'd go about it in a similar way. Buy a club at a "knock down" price, but with enough assets available to ensure a return on my money. (Jones, allegedly £15 million, along with several others). Make some baffling decisions sure to attract attention, whilst at the same time reducing costs. (Sack BFS, but pay his replacement far less, thus offsetting any compensation for BFS) Plant stories in the media regarding potential big names linked with Rovers, then deny them. (Maradonna as manager, Ronhaldino as a player) Bring in a "marque" signing in January, to proclaim how serious they are, whilst covering up the shortcomings of other signings. ??? Venky's were upfront about wanting publicity. There isn't a football fan in England who hasn't heard of them now. The links with Maradonna and Ronhaldino have almost certainly ensured publicity in Latin America, and Europe. Rovers and Venky's are on the back pages of our newspapers on a daily basis. Due to TV coverage from BBC and SKY, any country that watches Premier Football will now have heard of Venky's. And there's the obvious links throughout the Indian sub-continent. They've gone from little known to almost worldwide in the sake of a few weeks. Not bad from people who "don't know what they are doing".

stop sticking your nose in!

maggie-T wrote:

Lamp it! wrote:

masher49 wrote: Also posted on Rovers Mad board. I know I'm probably going to get called for this, "Dingle sticking his nose in", "jealous" etc., but am I the only one who's beginning to suspect Venky's are actually brilliant at PR and publicity, rather than idiots as most people think? When they bought Rovers, the stated aim was to use BRFC to publicise Venky's and their products. It's been less than 2 months since they took over, but since then, there's been non stop publicity about the "goings on" at Ewood. If I were to be excessively cynical, and wanted to buy a football club for publicity purposes prior to asset stripping and getting my money back, I'd go about it in a similar way. Buy a club at a "knock down" price, but with enough assets available to ensure a return on my money. (Jones, allegedly £15 million, along with several others). Make some baffling decisions sure to attract attention, whilst at the same time reducing costs. (Sack BFS, but pay his replacement far less, thus offsetting any compensation for BFS) Plant stories in the media regarding potential big names linked with Rovers, then deny them. (Maradonna as manager, Ronhaldino as a player) Bring in a "marque" signing in January, to proclaim how serious they are, whilst covering up the shortcomings of other signings. ??? Venky's were upfront about wanting publicity. There isn't a football fan in England who hasn't heard of them now. The links with Maradonna and Ronhaldino have almost certainly ensured publicity in Latin America, and Europe. Rovers and Venky's are on the back pages of our newspapers on a daily basis. Due to TV coverage from BBC and SKY, any country that watches Premier Football will now have heard of Venky's. And there's the obvious links throughout the Indian sub-continent. They've gone from little known to almost worldwide in the sake of a few weeks. Not bad from people who "don't know what they are doing".

stop sticking your nose in!

Truth hurt ?