Blackburn Rovers protests to be postponed

PROTESTS Sections of Rovers fans have demonstrated PROTESTS Sections of Rovers fans have demonstrated

ALL organised protests at Ewood Park for the crucial next two Premier League home games have been postponed after organisers claimed to have made progress in their bid for improved communications with the club.

A section of supporters have protested against manager Steve Kean and owners Venky’s since early September but organiser Glen Mullan has now reiterated yesterday’s calls in the Lancashire Telegraph for calm ahead of a crunch Ewood Park double header.

With Rovers languishing in the Premier League drop zone, organised protests over the past few months have included pre-match marches, post match sit ins and even a plane fly-over.

Supporters have even been in conflict with each other, as frustration at the club’s situation mounts, while co-owners Venkatesh and Balaji Rao left the Premier League visit to Wigan at half time after coming under heavy criticism before the match.

Mullan has been in talks with club officials in a bid to bring an end to the Ewood hostilities and, ahead of Saturday’s visit of West Brom, has told the Lancashire Telegraph it is time to call them to a halt.

This comes on the back of yesterday’s plea from two East Lancashire businessmen and lifelong Rovers fans, Ian Battersby and Wayne Wild, in the Lancashire Telegraph to stop the protests in a bid to make Venky’s feel able to come to the club to sort the current problems out.

Mullan said: “We are in advanced discussions with the club and we are very, very pleased with the progress that has been made. John Newsham and Paul Hunt’s attention to detail over the last couple of weeks has been exemplary.

“There will be no organised protests this weekend before, after or during the game. We are not cancelling the protests we are postponing them for the next two games, after discussions with the club and with Wayne Wild as well.

“We ask everyone to get behind the team for these two very winnable football matches. Six points is the most important thing, while we remain committed to trying to open up lines of communication with the club for the fans that can stay there for a long time.

“We want a line of communication that will be permanently open.”

Concerns remain over Rovers’ Premier League future with question marks hanging over whether Venky’s are ready to invest in the January transfer window.

Fans are also frustrated at the lack of communication from Venky’s over the past few months but all hope this proposed period of calm will provide a suitable atmosphere to start putting things right “We want fans to be the club’s 12th man for the next two games,” said Mullan. “I need to assure supporters we are not selling them out. This is a postponement as we remain fully committed to seeing out what we started. We are still committed to the cause.

“The supporters who have been protesting, the councillors, Wayne Wild, Ian Battersby, everyone who has raised their concerns in recent weeks have been working for the same goal, and we fully appreciate everything everyone has been doing.

“The protest organisers would also like to make a personal apology to Jason Roberts for the chants heard during the last protest, it was not in the spirit of why we were protesting.”

Comments(224)

makaveli96 says...
10:05am Thu 15 Dec 11

Oh no, please no, I cant cope!!

Not Mrs D, not the Venkys, why, why!! They were so young!!

Steve Kean, why did you have to drink dodgy Vodka with them in India!!

- If only Makaveli96 wasnt dreaming!

makaveli96 says...
10:09am Thu 15 Dec 11

Why are you so SOFT!!

Were 2nd bottom with idiots in charge!!!

Wake up!!!

MxMave says...
10:09am Thu 15 Dec 11

Looks like Glen feels included in the higher ups at Rovers and dosen't want to upset his new pals.

I don't Glen really speaks for the protesters, we'll still be chanting KEAN OUT for 90 mins.

makaveli96 says...
10:11am Thu 15 Dec 11

Im glad you lot wernt fighting the Germans on the beaches!

dangerous dave says...
10:12am Thu 15 Dec 11

understand the reasoning behind this decision but dont forget there is a two edged sword in that the sponsors etc also have a vested interest in that it is embarrassing for their guests to see protests etc etc and it does not change the fact that we are urgently in need of a 'New' Manager Kean is not up to the job and we should not let him 'off the hook' equally it would be totally wrong to allow him to spend any funds that may be available in the transfer window - in any event we still have to see if the 'Venky's' put their money where their mouth is - my views have not changed - second rate Manager with second rate Owners!!!

makaveli96 says...
10:14am Thu 15 Dec 11

We wernt allowed to use banners anyway!!

Our rights had been removed from people who arnt even from BLACKBURN!!!

spike t says...
10:14am Thu 15 Dec 11

even the protestors realise that RELEGATION is now inevitable.

makaveli96 says...
10:16am Thu 15 Dec 11

I hope EVERYONE involved in this decision was:

a) born in Blackburn
b) lives in Blackburn

If not your views dont count as you are nothing more than an outsider and traitor to:

a) the team you should support
b) my grandad

Baileyblue says...
10:16am Thu 15 Dec 11

The Kean out chants ect will take care of themselves during matches depending on how the game is panning out

makaveli96 says...
10:18am Thu 15 Dec 11

“The protest organisers would also like to make a personal apology to Jason Roberts for the chants heard during the last protest, it was not in the spirit of why we were protesting.”

I give up!

dangerous dave says...
10:22am Thu 15 Dec 11

'Who's' in 'who's' pocket now - just when the heat was really on the Venky's and Kean you walk straight into a clever talking trap!!
Out with the 'Venky's out with Kean'

kazz says...
10:23am Thu 15 Dec 11

KEAN OUT

Vicarage Villa says...
10:27am Thu 15 Dec 11

Another limerick for you: -

There were some Indians from Pune
Who sacked a Manager too soon
It's a sure fire bet
That they will ultimately regret
Employing a bald headed bufoon!

Once again, I thank you!

Sherwoodforest says...
10:37am Thu 15 Dec 11

I was at the last protest and although JR has been poor for the last couple of years he didn't deserve the personal abuse directed at him.

Kean however had the perfect opportunity to unite the fans after the Swansea game, but chose to ridicule and dismiss them, as he has done for most of his tenure.

I agree with Glen the fans must be united, but can't help but feel that we are being sold down the river by incompetent owners, a poor managment structure and inferior players when compared to last years squad.

Hopefully the atmopshere within the stadium will be good, and we will see a couple of wins.

But nothing alters the FACT that Mr Kean is nowhere near being a premiership manager and his remarks and treatment of the fans have been abysmal and shocking.

COYB

A Darener says...
10:43am Thu 15 Dec 11

Ok this is it, last chance saloon for the Venky's. They have two games to prove to all the Venky/Kean haters that they mean business. Let them come to the games and stand up to be counted. Let them explain what they are going to do in the January window to pull the Rovers out of the mess they have created. Let them issue an apology to all the fans for showing such plain ignorance in the running of our famous club. What we want now is a firm committment from them to use as much money as is neccessary to get us out of this dreadful mess.
AS for Saturday's match....
GET INTO EM!!!!!

jturn3r says...
10:45am Thu 15 Dec 11

makaveli96 wrote:
I hope EVERYONE involved in this decision was:

a) born in Blackburn
b) lives in Blackburn

If not your views dont count as you are nothing more than an outsider and traitor to:

a) the team you should support
b) my grandad
Eh? Why should these matter at all? Let's be frank, Blackburn is hardly paradise is it?! I was born and bred in Blackburn and still have family there, however I found a life and career away from my hometown. The ONLY pre-requisite here is that you are a dedicated supporter of BRFC and have it's interests at the forefront of your mind. How you choose to show that commitment may vary from person to person and also depend on your circumstances. Everything else like whether you live in Accy, Darwen or Hong Kong is irrelevant! Time to live in the real world fella!

oreilly21 says...
10:46am Thu 15 Dec 11

makaveli96 wrote:
I hope EVERYONE involved in this decision was: a) born in Blackburn b) lives in Blackburn If not your views dont count as you are nothing more than an outsider and traitor to: a) the team you should support b) my grandad
gobsh1te!!

Morst The 88th Min Heartbreaker of Dingles! says...
10:48am Thu 15 Dec 11

The Venkys and Kean are separate issues and have been all along for most fans. That explains why most of the protests were not well supported but the "Kean Out" chant was joined in by thousands in the ground.
.
Its important the focus does not move away from "Kean Out" this month or we are relegated.
.
33rd.............

RobbyRover says...
10:49am Thu 15 Dec 11

I'm happy to get behind Venky's and give them my full support....

.... on the condition they sack Kean and bring in a recognised manager

True Blue in Leicester says...
10:51am Thu 15 Dec 11

makaveli96 wrote:
I hope EVERYONE involved in this decision was:

a) born in Blackburn
b) lives in Blackburn

If not your views dont count as you are nothing more than an outsider and traitor to:

a) the team you should support
b) my grandad
You seem to have a series of pathetic comments on this blog, but this is just stupid. I live in Leicester, I have supported Rovers since 1954, and had a season ticket for many many years since then and almost certainly for more than the number of years you have been alive. Even though I work many weekends now I still travel as often as physically possible to watch them. You think I am a traitor and an outsider, OK, whatever, as they say nowadays. It probably costs me more to go to a match than you spend getting there all season, that's my choice, but don't think you can tell me my opinions don't count and I am a traitor and an outsider. I will resist calling you the names I think you should be called, but will suggest you occasionally bring your few brain cells into active use before you post a series of pathetic comments.

Pooloflife says...
10:52am Thu 15 Dec 11

It makes sense to give the team full support,it is clear that the owners will not be pushed into removing thier man.Lets hope for six points.

Morst The 88th Min Heartbreaker of Dingles! says...
10:53am Thu 15 Dec 11

RobbyRover wrote:
I'm happy to get behind Venky's and give them my full support....

.... on the condition they sack Kean and bring in a recognised manager
Seconded - agreed

glen9mullan says...
10:53am Thu 15 Dec 11

Before everyone flies of the handle, all that has been done here, is we have decided not to have "ORGANISED" Protest for the next two home games, and this has been done as we have requested certain things which has been agreed with the club, including a full meeting with the board, The club has agreed these things we have asked for. However this does not take anyone's right to protest away, all it means is we won't be telling people what they should or should not do. Supporters will make their own minds up come saturday what they wish to do before, during and after. Every supporter is in charge of themselves and also in charge of their own conduct. Previously any offences committed Simon and I would have been also bang to rights after accepting responsibility in writing. Many people have said they will protest how they want and without instruction and also without obstruction. Protest have not ended, the only change is, we won't have any organised for the match on Saturday.

glen9mullan says...
10:53am Thu 15 Dec 11

Before everyone flies of the handle, all that has been done here, is we have decided not to have "ORGANISED" Protest for the next two home games, and this has been done as we have requested certain things which has been agreed with the club, including a full meeting with the board, The club has agreed these things we have asked for. However this does not take anyone's right to protest away, all it means is we won't be telling people what they should or should not do. Supporters will make their own minds up come saturday what they wish to do before, during and after. Every supporter is in charge of themselves and also in charge of their own conduct. Previously any offences committed Simon and I would have been also bang to rights after accepting responsibility in writing. Many people have said they will protest how they want and without instruction and also without obstruction. Protest have not ended, the only change is, we won't have any organised for the match on Saturday.

RobbyRover says...
10:56am Thu 15 Dec 11

Sherwoodforest wrote:
I was at the last protest and although JR has been poor for the last couple of years he didn't deserve the personal abuse directed at him. Kean however had the perfect opportunity to unite the fans after the Swansea game, but chose to ridicule and dismiss them, as he has done for most of his tenure. I agree with Glen the fans must be united, but can't help but feel that we are being sold down the river by incompetent owners, a poor managment structure and inferior players when compared to last years squad. Hopefully the atmopshere within the stadium will be good, and we will see a couple of wins. But nothing alters the FACT that Mr Kean is nowhere near being a premiership manager and his remarks and treatment of the fans have been abysmal and shocking. COYB
I think JR deserves the abuse he gets. He comes out in support of the manager because he knows no other manager will pay him that much to play at this level. He's the master at fooling people who know bugger all about football that he puts effort in to his play. One of my good mates is a PL defender and he was saying against Rovers they're told "If Roberts is coming towards you he'll back out of making the tackle. Don't panic at all and take your time". And to add insult to injury he's always on at the ref f'ing and jeffing. He's been sent off 3 times on the last day of the season for trivial things - case of ref's revenge maybe? I've no time for people who draw a salary yet put no effort in.

Some stats for you...

- 3 tackles made this season (ave 1 every 146mins)

- 66.6% pass completion this season (worst of any Rovers forward) )

- This season matches 9 (4 as sub) shots on target 0 shots off target 4

- Touched the ball less often than any other player in EPL last season, once every 3.03mins

Get him out of our club and his massive wages off the books

dangerous dave says...
10:57am Thu 15 Dec 11

Perhaps Glen can inform us 'under dogs' what has been said to him by the so called representative of the club and how in the future he or the club will communicate wth us especially when politacal topics such as 'get rid of Kean' or 'to the Venkys 'put your money where your mouth is' come up - as I said you have walked straight into their pocket!!

Roverthere says...
10:58am Thu 15 Dec 11

Support the team, Boo the Kean. He has to go, this is not part of the "truce"

tmonty says...
11:08am Thu 15 Dec 11

makaveli96 wrote:
I hope EVERYONE involved in this decision was:

a) born in Blackburn
b) lives in Blackburn

If not your views dont count as you are nothing more than an outsider and traitor to:

a) the team you should support
b) my grandad
Comments like this are a joke! I am Rovers supporter from Ireland and care just as much for the future of the club as anyone born & bred in Blackburn.

glen9mullan says...
11:09am Thu 15 Dec 11

Roverthere wrote:
Support the team, Boo the Kean. He has to go, this is not part of the "truce"
:-)

Silittl says...
11:09am Thu 15 Dec 11

Guys for those of you flying off the handle. It is only the organised element that has been postponed. This means no restrictions on how we do things. This will hopefully encourage more supporters to join in and making the message even stronger.

We have not backed down nor have we been taken in by them either.

makaveli96 says...
11:11am Thu 15 Dec 11

If you all move back home to Blackburn I shall forgive you my children!

makaveli96 says...
11:14am Thu 15 Dec 11

If we carry on we will have Manchester United fans who were born and bred in Blackburn! Just wait and see!!

glen9mullan says...
11:15am Thu 15 Dec 11

dangerous dave wrote:
Perhaps Glen can inform us 'under dogs' what has been said to him by the so called representative of the club and how in the future he or the club will communicate wth us especially when politacal topics such as 'get rid of Kean' or 'to the Venkys 'put your money where your mouth is' come up - as I said you have walked straight into their pocket!!
A full meeting with Steve Kean this week with a group of supporters (This has to happen or all bets are off)
A Meeting next week with the Board,independently chaired, with people with influence away from BRFC also present. To answer the questions which have never been asked or answered which effect the long term future of the club.
There is a chain of command at Ewood and you have to go through every channel before you get to Venkys, and ultimatley we want Venkys to come over to Blackburn and explain to the supporters in person what they intend to do about this mess.
The Kean OUT issue will no doubt be dealt with by the supporters come saturday. However the clubs long term future and the answers we all seek won't be solved on the stands, this can only be solved by talking and actions from the owners

Bazzer says...
11:15am Thu 15 Dec 11

True Blue in Leicester wrote:
makaveli96 wrote: I hope EVERYONE involved in this decision was: a) born in Blackburn b) lives in Blackburn If not your views dont count as you are nothing more than an outsider and traitor to: a) the team you should support b) my grandad
You seem to have a series of pathetic comments on this blog, but this is just stupid. I live in Leicester, I have supported Rovers since 1954, and had a season ticket for many many years since then and almost certainly for more than the number of years you have been alive. Even though I work many weekends now I still travel as often as physically possible to watch them. You think I am a traitor and an outsider, OK, whatever, as they say nowadays. It probably costs me more to go to a match than you spend getting there all season, that's my choice, but don't think you can tell me my opinions don't count and I am a traitor and an outsider. I will resist calling you the names I think you should be called, but will suggest you occasionally bring your few brain cells into active use before you post a series of pathetic comments.
True Blue, it's a wind up. I would not be surprised if Makaveli was born in Burnley and subsequently adopted.

makaveli96 says...
11:20am Thu 15 Dec 11

Bazzer wrote:
True Blue in Leicester wrote:
makaveli96 wrote: I hope EVERYONE involved in this decision was: a) born in Blackburn b) lives in Blackburn If not your views dont count as you are nothing more than an outsider and traitor to: a) the team you should support b) my grandad
You seem to have a series of pathetic comments on this blog, but this is just stupid. I live in Leicester, I have supported Rovers since 1954, and had a season ticket for many many years since then and almost certainly for more than the number of years you have been alive. Even though I work many weekends now I still travel as often as physically possible to watch them. You think I am a traitor and an outsider, OK, whatever, as they say nowadays. It probably costs me more to go to a match than you spend getting there all season, that's my choice, but don't think you can tell me my opinions don't count and I am a traitor and an outsider. I will resist calling you the names I think you should be called, but will suggest you occasionally bring your few brain cells into active use before you post a series of pathetic comments.
True Blue, it's a wind up. I would not be surprised if Makaveli was born in Burnley and subsequently adopted.
I wish it was a wind up, but how can you support something that you have left, or never belonged to.

makaveli96 says...
11:23am Thu 15 Dec 11

I was saying to the wife this morning, "My god darling, you're perfect. I don't ever see me complaining of having a wife like you."Then I left some flowers at her grave and went to the pub.

makaveli96 says...
11:25am Thu 15 Dec 11

President Barack Obama: "You have shown why the US military is the finest fighting force in the history of the world".Maybe a slight over statment there Obama. They spent the first half shooting each other and the second half shooting civilians.

Bazzer says...
11:26am Thu 15 Dec 11

makaveli96 wrote:
Bazzer wrote:
True Blue in Leicester wrote:
makaveli96 wrote: I hope EVERYONE involved in this decision was: a) born in Blackburn b) lives in Blackburn If not your views dont count as you are nothing more than an outsider and traitor to: a) the team you should support b) my grandad
You seem to have a series of pathetic comments on this blog, but this is just stupid. I live in Leicester, I have supported Rovers since 1954, and had a season ticket for many many years since then and almost certainly for more than the number of years you have been alive. Even though I work many weekends now I still travel as often as physically possible to watch them. You think I am a traitor and an outsider, OK, whatever, as they say nowadays. It probably costs me more to go to a match than you spend getting there all season, that's my choice, but don't think you can tell me my opinions don't count and I am a traitor and an outsider. I will resist calling you the names I think you should be called, but will suggest you occasionally bring your few brain cells into active use before you post a series of pathetic comments.
True Blue, it's a wind up. I would not be surprised if Makaveli was born in Burnley and subsequently adopted.
I wish it was a wind up, but how can you support something that you have left, or never belonged to.
Has the social and geographical demographic shift passed you by? It ain't mills and clogs and cloth caps and brass bands anymore. The one constant is ROVERS and it is that which should bind us all. Now you have got me biting!!

RobbyRover says...
11:26am Thu 15 Dec 11

glen9mullan wrote:
dangerous dave wrote: Perhaps Glen can inform us 'under dogs' what has been said to him by the so called representative of the club and how in the future he or the club will communicate wth us especially when politacal topics such as 'get rid of Kean' or 'to the Venkys 'put your money where your mouth is' come up - as I said you have walked straight into their pocket!!
A full meeting with Steve Kean this week with a group of supporters (This has to happen or all bets are off) A Meeting next week with the Board,independently chaired, with people with influence away from BRFC also present. To answer the questions which have never been asked or answered which effect the long term future of the club. There is a chain of command at Ewood and you have to go through every channel before you get to Venkys, and ultimatley we want Venkys to come over to Blackburn and explain to the supporters in person what they intend to do about this mess. The Kean OUT issue will no doubt be dealt with by the supporters come saturday. However the clubs long term future and the answers we all seek won't be solved on the stands, this can only be solved by talking and actions from the owners
I think the approach and compromise you've reached is sensible Glen and I'm behind you. However you have to go in to these meetings with the central aim of Kean Out. I would say with the fans this is how your success will be judged, regardless of any practical long-term solutions implemented.

Bazzer says...
11:29am Thu 15 Dec 11

Glen, you have demonstrated a flexibility hitherto not seen in the Venkys. Good on you. There are some folks here, though, who think you can stop booing by a wave of your hand - like Hitler at the Nuremberg rally.

juanbbien says...
11:30am Thu 15 Dec 11

A few commentators when seeing Roberts coming off the bench,have said He is about to add some physical presence to the side,he comes on and doesn't put him self about in any way
Considering his build you would think that he would use this to his advantage but no he just plods along,anyway I digress let's just hope far the best on Saturday far we really are at the last chance saloon

Stone Island says...
11:33am Thu 15 Dec 11

No doubt Walter Mitty will take the 'positives' out of this, and regard it as a personal victory over the protesters.
He can now tell the idiots in India, that the fans can see the progress that has been made over the last two games, with victory over the mighty Swansea, and a solid performance at Sunderland, only losing due to bad luck and a bad ref.
The idiots in India will feel justified in sticking by Walter Mitty, and realise he was 'right' all along, and that we are now on course for that top ten finish he's been promising. He may even get another pay rise out of it.

YarkshahRover says...
11:35am Thu 15 Dec 11

The next two games are winnable as have been two thirds of the games we have already played. Even if we did win the next two games, it would be of no consequence. We are already relegated. What we are fighting for now is the club itself and a structure and leadership to perform with a dergree of honour in the Championship. To be looking forward to repromotion is an unreal expectation at this juncture. We don't have owners with sufficient committment to achieve that. Keep protesting. We have nothing to lose at this point. We are goimg to be the only club in the history of league football to have vounteered themselves for relegation.

To those people who are biting at the comments of makaveli96, its tounge in cheek stuff. It's just bate. That said, keep the jokes coming Maka. they brighten up these depressing pages.

dangerous dave says...
11:37am Thu 15 Dec 11

Well Glen , good luck with your meetings but remember the Fans/Protesters views regarding Kean we might have to put up with the Venky's but we ceratinly don't have to be put up with an idiot like Kean and I hope you tell him so!
Judge me on results after the August transfer window, take the positives out of the game, don't get the rub of the green, we deserved more - what a loud of tripe - our league position tells you just how conistant we have been and that Kean should have gone by now - we are looking at you to tell him so or you will loose all credability with Fans and Protesters alike!!!

jezblue says...
11:41am Thu 15 Dec 11

glen9mullan wrote:
dangerous dave wrote:
Perhaps Glen can inform us 'under dogs' what has been said to him by the so called representative of the club and how in the future he or the club will communicate wth us especially when politacal topics such as 'get rid of Kean' or 'to the Venkys 'put your money where your mouth is' come up - as I said you have walked straight into their pocket!!
A full meeting with Steve Kean this week with a group of supporters (This has to happen or all bets are off)
A Meeting next week with the Board,independently chaired, with people with influence away from BRFC also present. To answer the questions which have never been asked or answered which effect the long term future of the club.
There is a chain of command at Ewood and you have to go through every channel before you get to Venkys, and ultimatley we want Venkys to come over to Blackburn and explain to the supporters in person what they intend to do about this mess.
The Kean OUT issue will no doubt be dealt with by the supporters come saturday. However the clubs long term future and the answers we all seek won't be solved on the stands, this can only be solved by talking and actions from the owners
It's Thurs 11.40am now - time is running short for a full meeting with a@sehole Kean this week isn't it.

makaveli96 says...
11:42am Thu 15 Dec 11

Just put the Magic Tree in my car... Well, I call it a Magic Tree, the Police called it a cannabis plant.

RoverInRotterdam says...
11:44am Thu 15 Dec 11

glen9mullan wrote:
dangerous dave wrote:
Perhaps Glen can inform us 'under dogs' what has been said to him by the so called representative of the club and how in the future he or the club will communicate wth us especially when politacal topics such as 'get rid of Kean' or 'to the Venkys 'put your money where your mouth is' come up - as I said you have walked straight into their pocket!!
A full meeting with Steve Kean this week with a group of supporters (This has to happen or all bets are off)
A Meeting next week with the Board,independently chaired, with people with influence away from BRFC also present. To answer the questions which have never been asked or answered which effect the long term future of the club.
There is a chain of command at Ewood and you have to go through every channel before you get to Venkys, and ultimatley we want Venkys to come over to Blackburn and explain to the supporters in person what they intend to do about this mess.
The Kean OUT issue will no doubt be dealt with by the supporters come saturday. However the clubs long term future and the answers we all seek won't be solved on the stands, this can only be solved by talking and actions from the owners
I can see where your'e coming from Glen,but after this last year or i have no faith whatsoever in anything that comes from Venkys/Kean or any of the nobodys connected with them.My fear is that if we manage to get anything out of the next two games(as i hope we do and certainly should) without any protests taking place,you'll be wide open to claims from V/K about how the disgusting run of results this season is mainly down to protesters affecting the team.Like i said mate i know where you coming from and i really hope that what your trying to achieve works,i just wouldn,t trust wily V/K to even think of doing anything honourable regards B.R.F.C. I hope 100% that i,m wrong to be suspicious,i really do... Good luck Glen...

makaveli96 says...
11:50am Thu 15 Dec 11

Paddy is fitting a kitchen in a posh house when the woman asks him if he'd like something to drink. Paddy accepts and soon after the woman brings him a mug of coffee."Excellent coffee, to be sure," says Paddy. "Thank you," says the woman. "My husband brought it back from Brazil.""That's great," says Paddy, "and it's still warm as well."

makaveli96 says...
11:51am Thu 15 Dec 11

For Sale: Sunbed, less than 12 months old. One user. Contact Preston North End for details.

makaveli96 says...
11:52am Thu 15 Dec 11

I saw my French neighbour creosoting his fence for the 2nd time in as many days."Hey Francois, you only need to use that Cuprinol once you know mate!" I shouted."Ah, mon ami, it is in my nature to retreat immediately" he replied.

makaveli96 says...
11:53am Thu 15 Dec 11

I tried to buy a town in the south of France.The locals were Avignon of it.

fitz808 says...
11:54am Thu 15 Dec 11

YarkshahRover wrote:
The next two games are winnable as have been two thirds of the games we have already played. Even if we did win the next two games, it would be of no consequence. We are already relegated. What we are fighting for now is the club itself and a structure and leadership to perform with a dergree of honour in the Championship. To be looking forward to repromotion is an unreal expectation at this juncture. We don't have owners with sufficient committment to achieve that. Keep protesting. We have nothing to lose at this point. We are goimg to be the only club in the history of league football to have vounteered themselves for relegation. To those people who are biting at the comments of makaveli96, its tounge in cheek stuff. It's just bate. That said, keep the jokes coming Maka. they brighten up these depressing pages.
made all the more depressning by comments like yours, surely?
aparently we are already relegated and with no possible chance of promotion from the championship next season... what an upbeat message to spread.

makaveli96 says...
11:57am Thu 15 Dec 11

My wife is making big waves in her new job.Why the local swimming baths hired a 20 stone lifeguard I'll never know.

fitz808 says...
11:59am Thu 15 Dec 11

makaveli96 wrote:
Oh no, please no, I cant cope!! Not Mrs D, not the Venkys, why, why!! They were so young!! Steve Kean, why did you have to drink dodgy Vodka with them in India!! - If only Makaveli96 wasnt dreaming!
some you yoru jokes raise a chuckle; many are tedious; this one is just plain disgusting. there are people, real people, dying even as we speak. i don't see it as being territory for jokes.
it's a real shame that you stoop to such levels.

makaveli96 says...
11:59am Thu 15 Dec 11

My son was coming over this christmas with his new girlfriend. They insisted on bringing the turkey, as they had a butcher friend who promised to give them the biggest one he would get in stock. When they arrived on christmas eve, I opened the front door. "Wow!" I said "Thats the biggest fattest bird I've ever seen!""Thanks dad" replied my son. "Now then," I said "Where's the turkey?"

makaveli96 says...
12:02pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Come on, these jokes about Heskey are crossing the line.Unlike his shots.

fitz808 says...
12:09pm Thu 15 Dec 11

i think the decision to postpone the protests is a good one. it shows a comittment to dialogue and negotiation and is to be applauded. will it make any difference - probably not.
clearly i largely disagree with the protests and certainly with the nature of many things that are said. but if people feel protests are a good way to get the opinion across then you could argue some amount of success. it appears a door to clear dialogue between the club and some of the fans has been opened.
however, we still have intransigent fans who will not be happy until their demands are met. that does not seem to me to be about sharing a common goal. that seems personal and childish.
so the club may not be being run exactly how you want it, but certain people have put themselves in the position of trying to change the club by buying it. whilst that is not an option open to most of us, we can't just hurl abuse if things don't go our way. let's get the talking started and move things forward as a group. that will be the basis of a successful club in the long term. both sides will have to give a little, but both will hopefully gain a lot.

Dukes says...
12:11pm Thu 15 Dec 11

no protest what a joke people think there getting somewhere with the club.I tell you now 3 months its took and you lot think there will make the change.I ask Glenn Mullan and others who have you spoken to and all the club is doing calming things down but kean will still be here.The club are winning this battle and be a shame off yourself you know who you are and why give up on the protest we need to protest or let the club die badly.

thelincolnshirepoacher says...
12:19pm Thu 15 Dec 11

I was born in Chorley and raised in Clayton-le-woods, does that mean I cannot be a Rovers fan ??



What a complete plank if you think all Rovers fans are from Blackburn.

Whitehall Rover says...
12:23pm Thu 15 Dec 11

makaveli96 wrote:
I hope EVERYONE involved in this decision was:

a) born in Blackburn
b) lives in Blackburn

If not your views dont count as you are nothing more than an outsider and traitor to:

a) the team you should support
b) my grandad
I'm a season ticket older from Darwen. I'm not a real supporter then!

samblue says...
12:28pm Thu 15 Dec 11

It seems to me Glen M is in a no-win situation.
He's been criticised for organising protests and now he's criticised for suggesting protests are postponed for the next two matches.
I haven't always agreed with his views, but at least they are articulate and well thought-out, unlike a lot of the poisonous dross that's posted on here.
Personally, I think he and the businessmen are going about it the right way.
You've got to remember the culture in India, which is based on respect - and before anyone jumps on this, I'm not suggesting Venkys have earned any respect, apart from the Ronnie Clayton stand - but constant foul-mouthed abuse is more likely to make them dig their heels in and ignore any protests.
Be respectful and polite (as hard as that could be) when dealing with Venkys and we may have a chance.
I'd bet my season ticket that Ian Battersby and the main stand sponsor didn't just wade in and start shouting and swearing at them. You've got to 'play the game', and in this case the game is 'respect'. It's a matter of treading carefully, putting arguments across in a forceful but reasonable manner, and not alienating any who could be wavering in their support of the present regime.

Dukes says...
12:40pm Thu 15 Dec 11

The only meeting should be with the owners and until this happens we should do the protests if your not happy you lot you know where the door is.

gpb501 says...
12:41pm Thu 15 Dec 11

makaveli96 wrote:
I hope EVERYONE involved in this decision was:

a) born in Blackburn
b) lives in Blackburn

If not your views dont count as you are nothing more than an outsider and traitor to:

a) the team you should support
b) my grandad
Eh? Why should these matter at all? Let's be frank, Blackburn is hardly paradise is it?! I was born and bred in Blackburn and still have family there, however I found a life and career away from my hometown. The ONLY pre-requisite here is that you are a dedicated supporter of BRFC and have it's interests at the forefront of your mind. How you choose to show that commitment may vary from person to person and also depend on your circumstances. Everything else like whether you live in Accy, Darwen or Hong Kong is irrelevant! Time to live in the real world fella!


Well said jturn3r, my family come from Blackburn and i get up to see them when i can, this year i have to admit i have only been there twice so far.

But i am still BRFC till i die!!!!

gpb501 says...
12:41pm Thu 15 Dec 11

makaveli96 wrote:
I hope EVERYONE involved in this decision was:

a) born in Blackburn
b) lives in Blackburn

If not your views dont count as you are nothing more than an outsider and traitor to:

a) the team you should support
b) my grandad
Eh? Why should these matter at all? Let's be frank, Blackburn is hardly paradise is it?! I was born and bred in Blackburn and still have family there, however I found a life and career away from my hometown. The ONLY pre-requisite here is that you are a dedicated supporter of BRFC and have it's interests at the forefront of your mind. How you choose to show that commitment may vary from person to person and also depend on your circumstances. Everything else like whether you live in Accy, Darwen or Hong Kong is irrelevant! Time to live in the real world fella!


Well said jturn3r, my family come from Blackburn and i get up to see them when i can, this year i have to admit i have only been there twice so far.

But i am still BRFC till i die!!!!

makaveli96 says...
12:44pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Discuss the comment

"only real fans sit in the Blackburn End Lower Tier"

riversidefan says...
12:52pm Thu 15 Dec 11

A sensible decision which gives Kean, and his friends in the media, no excuses.

onlyonesimongarner says...
12:56pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Who died and made Glen "The self publicist" Mullan GOD.

Kean OUT
Venkys OUT

It continues without you Turncoat.

Affyd01 says...
1:04pm Thu 15 Dec 11

what a load of bull...

Affyd01 says...
1:04pm Thu 15 Dec 11

what a load of bull...

petergray says...
1:06pm Thu 15 Dec 11

makaveli96 wrote:
I hope EVERYONE involved in this decision was: a) born in Blackburn b) lives in Blackburn If not your views dont count as you are nothing more than an outsider and traitor to: a) the team you should support b) my grandad
Grandson or not this is the last time I will tell you to stop dragging me into your playground squabbling !

123Jon123 says...
1:07pm Thu 15 Dec 11

makaveli96 wrote:
I hope EVERYONE involved in this decision was:

a) born in Blackburn
b) lives in Blackburn

If not your views dont count as you are nothing more than an outsider and traitor to:

a) the team you should support
b) my grandad
Well that nullifies trying to promote Blackburn Rovers as a global brand! Well done xenophobe!

malbymalby says...
1:14pm Thu 15 Dec 11

glen9mullan wrote:
Before everyone flies of the handle, all that has been done here, is we have decided not to have "ORGANISED" Protest for the next two home games, and this has been done as we have requested certain things which has been agreed with the club, including a full meeting with the board, The club has agreed these things we have asked for. However this does not take anyone's right to protest away, all it means is we won't be telling people what they should or should not do. Supporters will make their own minds up come saturday what they wish to do before, during and after. Every supporter is in charge of themselves and also in charge of their own conduct. Previously any offences committed Simon and I would have been also bang to rights after accepting responsibility in writing. Many people have said they will protest how they want and without instruction and also without obstruction. Protest have not ended, the only change is, we won't have any organised for the match on Saturday.
The hounds were released too early, damaging our season, well done Glen you have done a sterling job and contributed to the dire position we now find ourselves in! As for you telling people what to do and not do, or influence as it should more accurately be described, a word of advice - it is easy to stir up negative emotions, much more difficult (perhaps impossible) to replace them with positive ones. I would suggest also that you should consider trying to remove whatever responsibility you have taken on for other people’s actions, as you have no control over the thing you started at all.

A Darener says...
1:18pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Fanaticism is a belief or behavior involving uncritical zeal, particularly for an extreme religious or political cause or in some cases sports, or with an obsessive enthusiasm for a pastime or hobby. Nowhere in the definition does it say anything about locality. If you live in Timbuktoo or the Outer Hebrides or indeed anywhere you can be a fan of Blackburn Rovers' and long may that continue, after all we need ALL the fans we can get. Now supporters of the Rovers that may well be a different thing. Does a supporter have to be local or can you be a supporter on the other side of the world?

riversidefan says...
1:22pm Thu 15 Dec 11

malbymalby wrote:
glen9mullan wrote:
Before everyone flies of the handle, all that has been done here, is we have decided not to have "ORGANISED" Protest for the next two home games, and this has been done as we have requested certain things which has been agreed with the club, including a full meeting with the board, The club has agreed these things we have asked for. However this does not take anyone's right to protest away, all it means is we won't be telling people what they should or should not do. Supporters will make their own minds up come saturday what they wish to do before, during and after. Every supporter is in charge of themselves and also in charge of their own conduct. Previously any offences committed Simon and I would have been also bang to rights after accepting responsibility in writing. Many people have said they will protest how they want and without instruction and also without obstruction. Protest have not ended, the only change is, we won't have any organised for the match on Saturday.
The hounds were released too early, damaging our season, well done Glen you have done a sterling job and contributed to the dire position we now find ourselves in! As for you telling people what to do and not do, or influence as it should more accurately be described, a word of advice - it is easy to stir up negative emotions, much more difficult (perhaps impossible) to replace them with positive ones. I would suggest also that you should consider trying to remove whatever responsibility you have taken on for other people’s actions, as you have no control over the thing you started at all.
What a utter load of rubbish. Our only two victories this season occurred on days of demos so doesn't seem to have effected the players. Was Glen responsible for the loss to Wolves and Everton? The protests were a product of the anger many felt, they weren't the cause of the anger. What killed our season was:
1. Kean not being a manager.
2. The summer transfers or lack of them before the Wolves match.

Wild Rover says...
1:24pm Thu 15 Dec 11

samblue wrote:
It seems to me Glen M is in a no-win situation. He's been criticised for organising protests and now he's criticised for suggesting protests are postponed for the next two matches. I haven't always agreed with his views, but at least they are articulate and well thought-out, unlike a lot of the poisonous dross that's posted on here. Personally, I think he and the businessmen are going about it the right way. You've got to remember the culture in India, which is based on respect - and before anyone jumps on this, I'm not suggesting Venkys have earned any respect, apart from the Ronnie Clayton stand - but constant foul-mouthed abuse is more likely to make them dig their heels in and ignore any protests. Be respectful and polite (as hard as that could be) when dealing with Venkys and we may have a chance. I'd bet my season ticket that Ian Battersby and the main stand sponsor didn't just wade in and start shouting and swearing at them. You've got to 'play the game', and in this case the game is 'respect'. It's a matter of treading carefully, putting arguments across in a forceful but reasonable manner, and not alienating any who could be wavering in their support of the present regime.
Well Sam, you are just being reasonale, not something you can do on this site!
I agrre though but then again I am reasonble and an optimist...needed at Rovers
I have done business in India and the Sub continent phsyce is odd to our way of thinking. The norm is to agree and smile and politely listen and say yes even when they think NO!
In fact they condider it rude to say no to someones face and negitiating is always tricky because of this .
It is just a cultural fact of life and the Rao family reaction to the horrendous abuse and vilification is not suprising.
I am not defending their record, it is indefensible but we all need to recall that they were met with a negative reception from Day One.
CHICKENS ON HEADS RING A BELL anyone, chants of One Jack walker when they were being introduced?
It is not surprising in that light is it?
I was guilty of reacting negatively to them as well so I am not blameless.
We really need to take a hard look at ourselves as well though?
That includes Glen Mullan et al

Brears says...
1:26pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Glen the approach makes sense to me. WhilstI have no issue with the Kean out campaign I believe that the most crucial issue for the club is the owner's intentions regarding financial backing. Despite what Kean says he has not been backed and the squad is far thinner and poorer than that which ended the season last year. Lets be realistic we need serious investment. If they are not prepared to provide such backing then who on earth of any quality would agree to replace Kean. We need to avoid smoke and mirrors they key question is what are they prepared to provide by way of transfer funds assuming there are no transfers out> Me smells a rat with the £10M. We could very well spend £10M but get say £15M in through selling Samba and Hoillet. This is exactly what happended in the summer when we got over £25M in and spend approach £10M on cheaper inferior players- the new Wayne Rooney, the new Dennis Irwin and the next Chris Smalling spring to mind.I remember wathcing Soccer saturday over the summer and Alan McInnally let slip that he was a mate of Kean's and that the bald one haad identified a list of quality players that he would like to bring to the club but the club would not authorise the fees. That is why we ended up at the 11th hour with the sh*** we ended up with.

malbymalby says...
1:27pm Thu 15 Dec 11

riversidefan wrote:
malbymalby wrote:
glen9mullan wrote:
Before everyone flies of the handle, all that has been done here, is we have decided not to have "ORGANISED" Protest for the next two home games, and this has been done as we have requested certain things which has been agreed with the club, including a full meeting with the board, The club has agreed these things we have asked for. However this does not take anyone's right to protest away, all it means is we won't be telling people what they should or should not do. Supporters will make their own minds up come saturday what they wish to do before, during and after. Every supporter is in charge of themselves and also in charge of their own conduct. Previously any offences committed Simon and I would have been also bang to rights after accepting responsibility in writing. Many people have said they will protest how they want and without instruction and also without obstruction. Protest have not ended, the only change is, we won't have any organised for the match on Saturday.
The hounds were released too early, damaging our season, well done Glen you have done a sterling job and contributed to the dire position we now find ourselves in! As for you telling people what to do and not do, or influence as it should more accurately be described, a word of advice - it is easy to stir up negative emotions, much more difficult (perhaps impossible) to replace them with positive ones. I would suggest also that you should consider trying to remove whatever responsibility you have taken on for other people’s actions, as you have no control over the thing you started at all.
What a utter load of rubbish. Our only two victories this season occurred on days of demos so doesn't seem to have effected the players. Was Glen responsible for the loss to Wolves and Everton? The protests were a product of the anger many felt, they weren't the cause of the anger. What killed our season was:
1. Kean not being a manager.
2. The summer transfers or lack of them before the Wolves match.
"It doesn't seem to have affected the players", we are 2nd bottom!

Rover1 says...
1:28pm Thu 15 Dec 11

I hope EVERYONE involved in this decision was:

a) born in Blackburn
b) lives in Blackburn

If not your views dont count as you are nothing more than an outsider and traitor to:

a) the team you should support
b) my grandad




What a truly moronic comment. All my family are from Blackburn, which in turn is why i support rovers, despite coming from Lancaster, and i have exactly the same right to support Blackburn Rovers as you. Ive been to away matches both in this country and abroad, and you telling me im not a proper fan. Not that i need justify myself too a jumped up gobshite like yourself.

poo banger says...
1:31pm Thu 15 Dec 11

the longer this nonsense of venkeys and kean carry on the quicker we are slipping into the championship, it's all fine and well
calling a truce and giving venkeys more time but come the next 3 games when we will be lucky to pick up 2 points and are rock bottom of the table at the start of new year and venkeys and kean are in charge and a few of our key players have been sold and not replaced , then what?


just imagine in the new year if yak got injured and we had roberts up front as a lone striker without samba and hoilett
doesn't bear thinking about especially with kean in charge i can see some crushing defeats ahead.

doesn't make sense that glenn has gone from anti kean and anti venkeys to lets get behind the club especially when performances and results are getting worse by the week. sounds like he has become another yes man to me!

for blackburn to survive IMO we need new owners, new manager, and to get rid of half the current squad that are not up to premiership standard and about 35mil to spend in january (however who the hell would want to come to this mess)

the next to games will be the final nails in the coffin IMO rather than the great escape! 2 points out of the next 3 games is my prediction which sound about right as we have been averaging less than a point a game and nothing has changed since other than performances and moral hitting rock bottom.

riversidefan says...
1:39pm Thu 15 Dec 11

malbymalby wrote:
riversidefan wrote:
malbymalby wrote:
glen9mullan wrote:
Before everyone flies of the handle, all that has been done here, is we have decided not to have "ORGANISED" Protest for the next two home games, and this has been done as we have requested certain things which has been agreed with the club, including a full meeting with the board, The club has agreed these things we have asked for. However this does not take anyone's right to protest away, all it means is we won't be telling people what they should or should not do. Supporters will make their own minds up come saturday what they wish to do before, during and after. Every supporter is in charge of themselves and also in charge of their own conduct. Previously any offences committed Simon and I would have been also bang to rights after accepting responsibility in writing. Many people have said they will protest how they want and without instruction and also without obstruction. Protest have not ended, the only change is, we won't have any organised for the match on Saturday.
The hounds were released too early, damaging our season, well done Glen you have done a sterling job and contributed to the dire position we now find ourselves in! As for you telling people what to do and not do, or influence as it should more accurately be described, a word of advice - it is easy to stir up negative emotions, much more difficult (perhaps impossible) to replace them with positive ones. I would suggest also that you should consider trying to remove whatever responsibility you have taken on for other people’s actions, as you have no control over the thing you started at all.
What a utter load of rubbish. Our only two victories this season occurred on days of demos so doesn't seem to have effected the players. Was Glen responsible for the loss to Wolves and Everton? The protests were a product of the anger many felt, they weren't the cause of the anger. What killed our season was:
1. Kean not being a manager.
2. The summer transfers or lack of them before the Wolves match.
"It doesn't seem to have affected the players", we are 2nd bottom!
We've been in the bottom 3 on form EVER since Kean took over even BEFORE the demos.

Bangkok Rover says...
1:45pm Thu 15 Dec 11

malbymalby wrote:
glen9mullan wrote:
Before everyone flies of the handle, all that has been done here, is we have decided not to have "ORGANISED" Protest for the next two home games, and this has been done as we have requested certain things which has been agreed with the club, including a full meeting with the board, The club has agreed these things we have asked for. However this does not take anyone's right to protest away, all it means is we won't be telling people what they should or should not do. Supporters will make their own minds up come saturday what they wish to do before, during and after. Every supporter is in charge of themselves and also in charge of their own conduct. Previously any offences committed Simon and I would have been also bang to rights after accepting responsibility in writing. Many people have said they will protest how they want and without instruction and also without obstruction. Protest have not ended, the only change is, we won't have any organised for the match on Saturday.
The hounds were released too early, damaging our season, well done Glen you have done a sterling job and contributed to the dire position we now find ourselves in! As for you telling people what to do and not do, or influence as it should more accurately be described, a word of advice - it is easy to stir up negative emotions, much more difficult (perhaps impossible) to replace them with positive ones. I would suggest also that you should consider trying to remove whatever responsibility you have taken on for other people’s actions, as you have no control over the thing you started at all.
Now that's a post I do agree with.

malbymalby says...
1:48pm Thu 15 Dec 11

The fundamental mistake was sacking Allerdyce - calling for Kean to be out in Sept was ridiculas and its got us nowhere - or have they sacked him? maybe i missed that.

malbymalby says...
1:48pm Thu 15 Dec 11

The fundamental mistake was sacking Allerdyce - calling for Kean to be out in Sept was ridiculas and its got us nowhere - or have they sacked him? maybe i missed that.

robnottsfan says...
1:50pm Thu 15 Dec 11

makaveli96 wrote:
I hope EVERYONE involved in this decision was:

a) born in Blackburn
b) lives in Blackburn

If not your views dont count as you are nothing more than an outsider and traitor to:

a) the team you should support
b) my grandad
what a stupid ignorant thing to say!! My 2 sons and I are all season ticket holders nd travel 250 mile round trip to every game, people like this get Blackburn Rovers a bad name - grow up

robnottsfan says...
1:51pm Thu 15 Dec 11

makaveli96 wrote:
I hope EVERYONE involved in this decision was:

a) born in Blackburn
b) lives in Blackburn

If not your views dont count as you are nothing more than an outsider and traitor to:

a) the team you should support
b) my grandad
what a stupid ignorant thing to say!! My 2 sons and I are all season ticket holders nd travel 250 mile round trip to every game, people like this get Blackburn Rovers a bad name - grow up

smellthecoffee says...
1:52pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Bangkok Rover wrote:
malbymalby wrote:
glen9mullan wrote:
Before everyone flies of the handle, all that has been done here, is we have decided not to have "ORGANISED" Protest for the next two home games, and this has been done as we have requested certain things which has been agreed with the club, including a full meeting with the board, The club has agreed these things we have asked for. However this does not take anyone's right to protest away, all it means is we won't be telling people what they should or should not do. Supporters will make their own minds up come saturday what they wish to do before, during and after. Every supporter is in charge of themselves and also in charge of their own conduct. Previously any offences committed Simon and I would have been also bang to rights after accepting responsibility in writing. Many people have said they will protest how they want and without instruction and also without obstruction. Protest have not ended, the only change is, we won't have any organised for the match on Saturday.
The hounds were released too early, damaging our season, well done Glen you have done a sterling job and contributed to the dire position we now find ourselves in! As for you telling people what to do and not do, or influence as it should more accurately be described, a word of advice - it is easy to stir up negative emotions, much more difficult (perhaps impossible) to replace them with positive ones. I would suggest also that you should consider trying to remove whatever responsibility you have taken on for other people’s actions, as you have no control over the thing you started at all.
Now that's a post I do agree with.
No...the hounds were not released too early. Had Venkys sacked Kean at the end of last season - when they should have done - then we would not be languishing in the state we currently find ourselves in.
.
If Venkys are clueless about football and the Premier League then they needed to be told. They have ignored all the advice which has been afforded them over the last few months and the situation has now become far, far worse.
.
Your statements are pathetic!

Baileyblue says...
2:18pm Thu 15 Dec 11

RobbyRover wrote:
glen9mullan wrote:
dangerous dave wrote: Perhaps Glen can inform us 'under dogs' what has been said to him by the so called representative of the club and how in the future he or the club will communicate wth us especially when politacal topics such as 'get rid of Kean' or 'to the Venkys 'put your money where your mouth is' come up - as I said you have walked straight into their pocket!!
A full meeting with Steve Kean this week with a group of supporters (This has to happen or all bets are off) A Meeting next week with the Board,independently chaired, with people with influence away from BRFC also present. To answer the questions which have never been asked or answered which effect the long term future of the club. There is a chain of command at Ewood and you have to go through every channel before you get to Venkys, and ultimatley we want Venkys to come over to Blackburn and explain to the supporters in person what they intend to do about this mess. The Kean OUT issue will no doubt be dealt with by the supporters come saturday. However the clubs long term future and the answers we all seek won't be solved on the stands, this can only be solved by talking and actions from the owners
I think the approach and compromise you've reached is sensible Glen and I'm behind you. However you have to go in to these meetings with the central aim of Kean Out. I would say with the fans this is how your success will be judged, regardless of any practical long-term solutions implemented.
I'm in agreement too about this truce by glen and co, doesn't mean the rest of us fans have signed up to this, my voice will be loud and heard on Saturday for the team and for Kean to get out of our club.
Also well done glen and co who else has got this close to some home truths.
One last point glen be careful don't look directly into his eyes he will brainwash you and you'll come back to us putting a positive spin on everything and certainly don't accept a drink off him it will probably be spiked, but please when your firing all your questions at him and he starts mumbling like a chimp take out a big stick and start poking him and don't stop till he breaks down and says I can't take this anymore I'm not a celebrity now get me out of hear lol

glen9mullan says...
2:26pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Baileyblue wrote:
RobbyRover wrote:
glen9mullan wrote:
dangerous dave wrote: Perhaps Glen can inform us 'under dogs' what has been said to him by the so called representative of the club and how in the future he or the club will communicate wth us especially when politacal topics such as 'get rid of Kean' or 'to the Venkys 'put your money where your mouth is' come up - as I said you have walked straight into their pocket!!
A full meeting with Steve Kean this week with a group of supporters (This has to happen or all bets are off) A Meeting next week with the Board,independently chaired, with people with influence away from BRFC also present. To answer the questions which have never been asked or answered which effect the long term future of the club. There is a chain of command at Ewood and you have to go through every channel before you get to Venkys, and ultimatley we want Venkys to come over to Blackburn and explain to the supporters in person what they intend to do about this mess. The Kean OUT issue will no doubt be dealt with by the supporters come saturday. However the clubs long term future and the answers we all seek won't be solved on the stands, this can only be solved by talking and actions from the owners
I think the approach and compromise you've reached is sensible Glen and I'm behind you. However you have to go in to these meetings with the central aim of Kean Out. I would say with the fans this is how your success will be judged, regardless of any practical long-term solutions implemented.
I'm in agreement too about this truce by glen and co, doesn't mean the rest of us fans have signed up to this, my voice will be loud and heard on Saturday for the team and for Kean to get out of our club.
Also well done glen and co who else has got this close to some home truths.
One last point glen be careful don't look directly into his eyes he will brainwash you and you'll come back to us putting a positive spin on everything and certainly don't accept a drink off him it will probably be spiked, but please when your firing all your questions at him and he starts mumbling like a chimp take out a big stick and start poking him and don't stop till he breaks down and says I can't take this anymore I'm not a celebrity now get me out of hear lol
Lmao

glen9mullan says...
2:26pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Baileyblue wrote:
RobbyRover wrote:
glen9mullan wrote:
dangerous dave wrote: Perhaps Glen can inform us 'under dogs' what has been said to him by the so called representative of the club and how in the future he or the club will communicate wth us especially when politacal topics such as 'get rid of Kean' or 'to the Venkys 'put your money where your mouth is' come up - as I said you have walked straight into their pocket!!
A full meeting with Steve Kean this week with a group of supporters (This has to happen or all bets are off) A Meeting next week with the Board,independently chaired, with people with influence away from BRFC also present. To answer the questions which have never been asked or answered which effect the long term future of the club. There is a chain of command at Ewood and you have to go through every channel before you get to Venkys, and ultimatley we want Venkys to come over to Blackburn and explain to the supporters in person what they intend to do about this mess. The Kean OUT issue will no doubt be dealt with by the supporters come saturday. However the clubs long term future and the answers we all seek won't be solved on the stands, this can only be solved by talking and actions from the owners
I think the approach and compromise you've reached is sensible Glen and I'm behind you. However you have to go in to these meetings with the central aim of Kean Out. I would say with the fans this is how your success will be judged, regardless of any practical long-term solutions implemented.
I'm in agreement too about this truce by glen and co, doesn't mean the rest of us fans have signed up to this, my voice will be loud and heard on Saturday for the team and for Kean to get out of our club.
Also well done glen and co who else has got this close to some home truths.
One last point glen be careful don't look directly into his eyes he will brainwash you and you'll come back to us putting a positive spin on everything and certainly don't accept a drink off him it will probably be spiked, but please when your firing all your questions at him and he starts mumbling like a chimp take out a big stick and start poking him and don't stop till he breaks down and says I can't take this anymore I'm not a celebrity now get me out of hear lol
Lmao

kitchener2 says...
2:39pm Thu 15 Dec 11

malbymalby wrote:
glen9mullan wrote: Before everyone flies of the handle, all that has been done here, is we have decided not to have "ORGANISED" Protest for the next two home games, and this has been done as we have requested certain things which has been agreed with the club, including a full meeting with the board, The club has agreed these things we have asked for. However this does not take anyone's right to protest away, all it means is we won't be telling people what they should or should not do. Supporters will make their own minds up come saturday what they wish to do before, during and after. Every supporter is in charge of themselves and also in charge of their own conduct. Previously any offences committed Simon and I would have been also bang to rights after accepting responsibility in writing. Many people have said they will protest how they want and without instruction and also without obstruction. Protest have not ended, the only change is, we won't have any organised for the match on Saturday.
The hounds were released too early, damaging our season, well done Glen you have done a sterling job and contributed to the dire position we now find ourselves in! As for you telling people what to do and not do, or influence as it should more accurately be described, a word of advice - it is easy to stir up negative emotions, much more difficult (perhaps impossible) to replace them with positive ones. I would suggest also that you should consider trying to remove whatever responsibility you have taken on for other people’s actions, as you have no control over the thing you started at all.
Just keep taking your rational medication malby, and stop trying to pin the blame for our miserable last twelve months on anyone but the real culprits. P.S. When does the monsoon season start out there in Pune?

Iii1111 says...
2:46pm Thu 15 Dec 11

If nothing else this is good PR for the protesters…… with recent flak the protesters received, it seems a smart and appropriate move by you Glen to postpone the next game’s organised protests. The disastrous spectacle of fans booing their own teams goal, like the first goal against Swansea (no matter who it was aimed at) showed to the outside world that the protesters seemed unreasonable with the only item on their agenda a personal campaign against an individual, regrettably everyone gets tarred with the same brush!

This postponement will hopefully create a different/better atmosphere at Ewood hopefully allowing the players to be 100% focused on the game in hand ,with lady luck producing a couple of winning performances with style! Not only that….the protesters should now come across to the outside world as reasonable, committed but fair minded supporters who’s only goal is for the benefit of BRFC…well done Glen.

Est. 1875 says...
2:47pm Thu 15 Dec 11

makaveli96 wrote:
I hope EVERYONE involved in this decision was:

a) born in Blackburn
b) lives in Blackburn

If not your views dont count as you are nothing more than an outsider and traitor to:

a) the team you should support
b) my grandad
I actually think it's a good idea. We arn't getting anywhere currently and someone has to be an adult in this situation. It's like children arguing... It's only a 2 match postponement! And to makaveli96, not sure why you have to live in blackburn? I don't but I passionately support them to the extent of going out of the country on numerous occasions, including the Hong Kong trip....

kitchener2 says...
2:47pm Thu 15 Dec 11

robnottsfan wrote:
makaveli96 wrote: I hope EVERYONE involved in this decision was: a) born in Blackburn b) lives in Blackburn If not your views dont count as you are nothing more than an outsider and traitor to: a) the team you should support b) my grandad
what a stupid ignorant thing to say!! My 2 sons and I are all season ticket holders nd travel 250 mile round trip to every game, people like this get Blackburn Rovers a bad name - grow up
Stop taking this wannabe comedian on, no one actually takes him seriously so don't let him or her upset you. This character is obviously slipping the medication under their tongue when the nurse has her back turned "cuckoos nest style"......Keep up your great support!

Rishtonian says...
2:55pm Thu 15 Dec 11

makaveli96 wrote:
I hope EVERYONE involved in this decision was:

a) born in Blackburn
b) lives in Blackburn

If not your views dont count as you are nothing more than an outsider and traitor to:

a) the team you should support
b) my grandad
Dont talk through your arse I come to Blackburn when I was 9 years old and have supported rovers ever since
I am now 70 so after 61 years spending a fortune you say I am not a true supporter
Time for you to gow up

makaveli96 says...
3:06pm Thu 15 Dec 11

What did the Gypsy boy get for Christmas?Your kids new quad bike.

makaveli96 says...
3:07pm Thu 15 Dec 11

A gang of Liverpudlians broke into my house and stole all my washing up sponges.Bloody scourers.

makaveli96 says...
3:08pm Thu 15 Dec 11

I've been caught stealing from the morgue.Police have charged me with arm robbery.

makaveli96 says...
3:09pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Next time I see a dead deer on the side of the road I'm going to leave and come back dressed as Santa Clause with a sign that says, "Help, need ride."

makaveli96 says...
3:12pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Went to a traditional French restaurant for dinner last night.I had Shergar for starters, Desert Orchid for main and Red Rum for dessert.It was very much a case of horses for courses.

Rishtonian says...
3:14pm Thu 15 Dec 11

samblue wrote:
It seems to me Glen M is in a no-win situation.
He's been criticised for organising protests and now he's criticised for suggesting protests are postponed for the next two matches.
I haven't always agreed with his views, but at least they are articulate and well thought-out, unlike a lot of the poisonous dross that's posted on here.
Personally, I think he and the businessmen are going about it the right way.
You've got to remember the culture in India, which is based on respect - and before anyone jumps on this, I'm not suggesting Venkys have earned any respect, apart from the Ronnie Clayton stand - but constant foul-mouthed abuse is more likely to make them dig their heels in and ignore any protests.
Be respectful and polite (as hard as that could be) when dealing with Venkys and we may have a chance.
I'd bet my season ticket that Ian Battersby and the main stand sponsor didn't just wade in and start shouting and swearing at them. You've got to 'play the game', and in this case the game is 'respect'. It's a matter of treading carefully, putting arguments across in a forceful but reasonable manner, and not alienating any who could be wavering in their support of the present regime.
Sorry Sam but your season ticket is worthless same as mine under this Lot wish Venky's would buy it back off me

malbymalby says...
3:18pm Thu 15 Dec 11

kitchener2 wrote:
malbymalby wrote:
glen9mullan wrote: Before everyone flies of the handle, all that has been done here, is we have decided not to have "ORGANISED" Protest for the next two home games, and this has been done as we have requested certain things which has been agreed with the club, including a full meeting with the board, The club has agreed these things we have asked for. However this does not take anyone's right to protest away, all it means is we won't be telling people what they should or should not do. Supporters will make their own minds up come saturday what they wish to do before, during and after. Every supporter is in charge of themselves and also in charge of their own conduct. Previously any offences committed Simon and I would have been also bang to rights after accepting responsibility in writing. Many people have said they will protest how they want and without instruction and also without obstruction. Protest have not ended, the only change is, we won't have any organised for the match on Saturday.
The hounds were released too early, damaging our season, well done Glen you have done a sterling job and contributed to the dire position we now find ourselves in! As for you telling people what to do and not do, or influence as it should more accurately be described, a word of advice - it is easy to stir up negative emotions, much more difficult (perhaps impossible) to replace them with positive ones. I would suggest also that you should consider trying to remove whatever responsibility you have taken on for other people’s actions, as you have no control over the thing you started at all.
Just keep taking your rational medication malby, and stop trying to pin the blame for our miserable last twelve months on anyone but the real culprits. P.S. When does the monsoon season start out there in Pune?
Try looking up the word "contributed", here is a dictionary: http://dictionary.re
ference.com/

stevenpkelly says...
3:18pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Protests or not - unless we win our next two - which we won't - Kean has to go, simples!

One thing I would say about Roberts - I think it's thoroughly unprofessional to be spending so much time and effort on a media career when his work focus should be ENTIRELY on training, playing and scoring goals. Jason?

ghost of sceptic says...
3:33pm Thu 15 Dec 11

So the reason we are at the bottom of the league is down to communication!! silly me i thought it was down to venkys and steve kean. Ah well everything will be fine now and we will soon be fighting for a european place, Deluded idiots.

IvanDobsky says...
3:54pm Thu 15 Dec 11

And if this was a Guy Ritchie movie this chapter would be called " The Sell Out ", all you protesters who have followed Jimmy Sommerville lookalike Mr mullan and hankered on his every word must be very dissappointed. Has Kean been sacked?
I will turn up with my yellow t shirt to boo you into the championship, I've paid my £20 and now I'm going to get my moneys worth.
I am going to boo from the minute it starts to the minute you are relegated.
All my love Ivan BFC

Roverthere says...
4:02pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Proud to be an out of town Rovers supporter. Flying in for the next two games. Looking forward to the battle.

Support the team and boo the Kean!

Come on you blues.

poo banger says...
4:08pm Thu 15 Dec 11

stevenpkelly wrote:
Protests or not - unless we win our next two - which we won't - Kean has to go, simples!

One thing I would say about Roberts - I think it's thoroughly unprofessional to be spending so much time and effort on a media career when his work focus should be ENTIRELY on training, playing and scoring goals. Jason?
thing is jason can't score goals even on 15k per week or whatever he gets, stay in the studio jason and leave blackburn rovers you are useless. jason roberts serves no purpose at blackburn rovers. he is just taking and giving nothing back.

for blackburn rovers to progress and take a step forward the following must be booted out of the club immediately

Salgado
Dunn
Roberts
Grella
Petrovic
Givet
Goodwillie
Blackman
Slew
they are just not up to current premiership standard neither is the manager or owners.

Russ ov the rovers says...
4:13pm Thu 15 Dec 11

malbymalby wrote:
glen9mullan wrote: Before everyone flies of the handle, all that has been done here, is we have decided not to have "ORGANISED" Protest for the next two home games, and this has been done as we have requested certain things which has been agreed with the club, including a full meeting with the board, The club has agreed these things we have asked for. However this does not take anyone's right to protest away, all it means is we won't be telling people what they should or should not do. Supporters will make their own minds up come saturday what they wish to do before, during and after. Every supporter is in charge of themselves and also in charge of their own conduct. Previously any offences committed Simon and I would have been also bang to rights after accepting responsibility in writing. Many people have said they will protest how they want and without instruction and also without obstruction. Protest have not ended, the only change is, we won't have any organised for the match on Saturday.
The hounds were released too early, damaging our season, well done Glen you have done a sterling job and contributed to the dire position we now find ourselves in! As for you telling people what to do and not do, or influence as it should more accurately be described, a word of advice - it is easy to stir up negative emotions, much more difficult (perhaps impossible) to replace them with positive ones. I would suggest also that you should consider trying to remove whatever responsibility you have taken on for other people’s actions, as you have no control over the thing you started at all.
...and you will always get idiotic comments like yours pal, do not blame our Glen for what is quite obviously Kean and Venkys doing. Glen stood up with many of his fellow fans myself included to make a stance and let the world know we were not happy with the direction "OUR" club was going long before many others realised what was happening.

Just because this statement has come out does not mean the fight is over.

So keep your suggestions to yourself and your wild accusations.

makaveli96 says...
4:20pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Is it true the Telegraph are supporting the fans by banning the Venkys from advertising in the paper?

Or is this just gossip?

Coeur de Lion says...
4:21pm Thu 15 Dec 11

I won't be protesting because for the first time in 41 years despite having a season ticket, I have made a concious decision not to go again until Kean has gone and they have hired a proper Premiership manager!

makaveli96 says...
4:29pm Thu 15 Dec 11

I miss the real football club from the 80s. The old Blackburn end.

Where you could break wind and everyone laughed!

You could make comments about the other teams doctor!

Where you could pee on someones leg and blame it on the drunk in the corner!

I miss standing up with the people of Blackburn.

Maybe only a couple of thousand in that Blackburn end, but then it was real.

The fans who were there all lived in the area, and all walked home as one.

Discuss the downside of "movement" within world and has it made "local hunour" less funny?

showbiz says...
4:29pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Self appointed Mullan says protests are off?

Get stuffed...I don't need you to tell me when I can and can't speak my mind about what's going on.

If that happens to be during the games against WBA and Bolton, then so be it.

GM = sold out.

malbymalby says...
4:31pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Russ ov the rovers wrote:
malbymalby wrote:
glen9mullan wrote: Before everyone flies of the handle, all that has been done here, is we have decided not to have "ORGANISED" Protest for the next two home games, and this has been done as we have requested certain things which has been agreed with the club, including a full meeting with the board, The club has agreed these things we have asked for. However this does not take anyone's right to protest away, all it means is we won't be telling people what they should or should not do. Supporters will make their own minds up come saturday what they wish to do before, during and after. Every supporter is in charge of themselves and also in charge of their own conduct. Previously any offences committed Simon and I would have been also bang to rights after accepting responsibility in writing. Many people have said they will protest how they want and without instruction and also without obstruction. Protest have not ended, the only change is, we won't have any organised for the match on Saturday.
The hounds were released too early, damaging our season, well done Glen you have done a sterling job and contributed to the dire position we now find ourselves in! As for you telling people what to do and not do, or influence as it should more accurately be described, a word of advice - it is easy to stir up negative emotions, much more difficult (perhaps impossible) to replace them with positive ones. I would suggest also that you should consider trying to remove whatever responsibility you have taken on for other people’s actions, as you have no control over the thing you started at all.
...and you will always get idiotic comments like yours pal, do not blame our Glen for what is quite obviously Kean and Venkys doing. Glen stood up with many of his fellow fans myself included to make a stance and let the world know we were not happy with the direction "OUR" club was going long before many others realised what was happening.

Just because this statement has come out does not mean the fight is over.

So keep your suggestions to yourself and your wild accusations.
Last time i checked Kean was still manager, you have achived nothing other than contributing to our current position.

Morst The 88th Min Heartbreaker of Dingles! says...
4:35pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Coeur de Lion wrote:
I won't be protesting because for the first time in 41 years despite having a season ticket, I have made a concious decision not to go again until Kean has gone and they have hired a proper Premiership manager!
Stop the David Cameron impressions!
.
33rd Year And Counting!

makaveli96 says...
4:40pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Are posh people "real" fans? Discuss...

poo banger says...
4:41pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Coeur de Lion wrote:
I won't be protesting because for the first time in 41 years despite having a season ticket, I have made a concious decision not to go again until Kean has gone and they have hired a proper Premiership manager!
well done that man, if only more would follow in your footsteps, an empty ground is our only hope as fans to show we will not take getting battered off teams we were comfortably beating 2-0 a couple of seasons ago and that doesn't take much effort does it?

if you are not happy don't go and that is 99% of rovers fans. if an empty stadium doesn't show the world that we are unhappy and want change now, then i'm afraid nothing will.

makaveli96 says...
4:43pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Its nice to know your here
Its nice to know your here
Its nice to know your here
Now ...... ... home!

Why did our songs get boring?

brown cow warrior says...
4:45pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Anyone heard the saying 'rolling with the punch'? 'Cos that's what Kean and Venkys are doing by giving the protesters something that costs them nothing.....talk is cheap but time is valuable and it's running out fast. Kean out.

Iii1111 says...
4:56pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Coeur de Lion wrote:
I won't be protesting because for the first time in 41 years despite having a season ticket, I have made a concious decision not to go again until Kean has gone and they have hired a proper Premiership manager!
shame, you may never see them again in the top division of English football……forget about Kean/ Venkeys…..the team needs us the fans more than ever now….the town needs a top flight club…..whilst we’ve a chance why not grasp it!……I luv my team and will support them always no matter who manages or owns them….Blackburn Rovers is about us the fans the area and the history of our great club …I urge you not to let some Johnny come lately drive you away….the team needs you.

Keep Darwen Green says...
4:56pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Look Mr mullan, I said weeks ago that the fans need to pull together and be the 12th man and got my usual mauling. I dont mind you saying now you think the time is right. But I said you went in too early, far too early and got my usual pounding, some of it extremely nasty indeed, thanks Roversloyal.
Now you come on here and say that its okay for me to be the twelfth man because you say it is.
I thought your objective was to get Kean sacked? not just better communications with you involved, I bet some of the protesters are bitterly dissappointed with this latest direction change.
To be honest I want all Rovers fans to be the twelfth man as well to get us out of this mess, but then again my viewpoint has always been this way. For that I have been accused of being a Venky/Kean luvvie but I aint I'm a Rovers luvvie thats all, and if Kean and Venky's left tomorrow I would still be here. So don't patronise me with your five minutes of fame attitude, I haven't changed my stance.
I'm actually glad you have seen a bit of sense at last. The time for results is now and we need all the help we can get in order to get them. I just hope its not too late.

Dukes says...
5:30pm Thu 15 Dec 11

One minute we are protesting the next we are being asked to 'tow the line'?

I'm sorry but this is turning into a right proper fiasco.

eddie the eagle says...
5:41pm Thu 15 Dec 11

So far the protests have been organised and peaceful.However the club are against them many fans are against them,they have failed to bring the media spotlight that might have removed Kean.
Now all organised protests have been removed peace will resume,I think not if we go behind on saturday or worst still get hammered I think quite a few people on all sides will be wishing for some orgaisation to return in place of the anarchy which will erupt..

A Rover 45 years and over says...
5:43pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Communications help but we need. proper logical management of the club, somehing that this lot are not capable of.That is the reason for the protests The supporters did not appoint Kean, the supporters are not responsible for his terrible track record, the supporters are not resposible for Keans and Andersons bad buys. The supporters are not responsible for Venky's being absent from day one and Venky's are out of order blaming the supporters for not coming just because of one occasion of abuse. The supporters are not responsible for Venky's giving Kean an improved contract after leading us to an outrageous set of results since he took over. The timing of this event was unreal. By any standard.Dont think by suspending protest fror two weeks will make these people change course as they appear to very pig headed and they can't use the protests as a reason for not sorting things out. If action is seen not to be taken immediately then the protests should continue. We are not bothered if they are embarassed because they have caused all this and do they think we feel. Time has nearly run out stay in the premiership.

Manuel Hung says...
6:05pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Dukes wrote:
One minute we are protesting the next we are being asked to 'tow the line'? I'm sorry but this is turning into a right proper fiasco.
Good to see you 'protestors' are doing as your masters tell you!
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Your protest off the pitch is on a par with your clubs performance on it.
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No enthusiasm, No conviction, No chance of being victorious, No point turning up?
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.
God save the Kean!!

stick to football says...
6:07pm Thu 15 Dec 11

A sad reflection on Rovers here - one is damned if one does and one is damned if one does not with a certain element.

All that matters is Rovers get 6 points on the board from the next two games and give us hope for the future in the Premier League.

At the least it may make a better Christmas than staring down the abyss of the Championship and Division 1 because freefall is a possibility here. No one can then accuse the supporters of being responsible.

Bill Carson says...
6:09pm Thu 15 Dec 11

I think the underlying notion here is that the club is possibly trying to guage the strength of animosity towards Kean without the organised element. Hopefully, win, lose or draw, they will get the picture and advise the sacking of Kean before key players decide to leave and the transfer fund is squandered.

Bill Carson says...
6:13pm Thu 15 Dec 11

There is also a great danger here that if the club are seen to be dictating to the fans yet again, they will probably act in a contradictory manner just for the shear hell of it. Each to his own on Saturday lads, so tell it how you see it!!

Sam-the-Man says...
6:28pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Rovers were sh!t last week against Sunderland. Poor fitness, poor effort, poor team selection and unbelievably poor tactics. This was nothing to do with dissent from the supporters. Kean is the No1 reason we are where we are. Until he goes Ewood will never be the same. Whatever your view of how and when best to protest is irrelevant until this bl00dy clown is removed from BRFC. IMHO you must keep doing what you’ve been doing until the Venky’s see some sense and start turning our club around.

IvanDobsky says...
6:33pm Thu 15 Dec 11

I think yer all ****, rolling over cause you've been fed some tuna. Not me, my relegation mission continues, I paid for my ticket, I've paid for my t shirt and now I want my money's worth. I am going to boo all the way through the next two games and you dumb arses will join in because you can't help yourselves like lemmings over a cliff. Together we will break the will of your players and make sure you get a very sound drubbing. This will guarantee relegation and then my mission will be complete.
Ivan the terrible.
BFC

Brfc24138931 says...
6:33pm Thu 15 Dec 11

KEEP PROTESTING UNTIL THE VENKEYS WAKE UP TO THE FACT THEY COCKED UP BY PUTTING KEAN IN CHARGE. BUT OF COURSE IT WILL BE TOO LATE. 12MONTHS TOO LATE.

Coeur de Lion says...
6:35pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Iii1111 wrote:
Coeur de Lion wrote:
I won't be protesting because for the first time in 41 years despite having a season ticket, I have made a concious decision not to go again until Kean has gone and they have hired a proper Premiership manager!
shame, you may never see them again in the top division of English football……forget about Kean/ Venkeys…..the team needs us the fans more than ever now….the town needs a top flight club…..whilst we’ve a chance why not grasp it!……I luv my team and will support them always no matter who manages or owns them….Blackburn Rovers is about us the fans the area and the history of our great club …I urge you not to let some Johnny come lately drive you away….the team needs you.
I was on Ewood park for the smallest ever league gate and the largest, out of the last 41 years I have had a season ticket for 36 of them. I am a proper fan but, and here is the rub- this lot of clowns have upset my home life to the extent that I have been falling out with people and this has got to stop, my home life is more important than football!!!!!!!!

Bill Carson says...
6:43pm Thu 15 Dec 11

The Venky's and Kean have caused this whole sorry situation over the previous year, asking the protesters not to organise anything for the next two games isn't going to change a thing. The likelyhood is that the dire form will continue and fans will vent their spleens accordingly as the reality of the relegation hits home. The only solution as everybody knows is a change of manager and even that is a gamble.

Stone Island says...
6:46pm Thu 15 Dec 11

showbiz wrote:
Self appointed Mullan says protests are off?

Get stuffed...I don't need you to tell me when I can and can't speak my mind about what's going on.

If that happens to be during the games against WBA and Bolton, then so be it.

GM = sold out.
You're missing the point I think. ORGANISED protests are on hold. That means there are NO protests ORGANISED. Spontaneous protests during the next two games will almost certainly occur.

Sam-the-Man says...
6:46pm Thu 15 Dec 11

IvanDobsky wrote:
I think yer all ****, rolling over cause you've been fed some tuna. Not me, my relegation mission continues, I paid for my ticket, I've paid for my t shirt and now I want my money's worth. I am going to boo all the way through the next two games and you dumb arses will join in because you can't help yourselves like lemmings over a cliff. Together we will break the will of your players and make sure you get a very sound drubbing. This will guarantee relegation and then my mission will be complete.
Ivan the terrible.
BFC
Ivan. Give it a rest. I'm sick of reading the same garbage from you day after day. Have some banter, take the pi$$ but FFS change the record.

rover_schultz10 says...
6:52pm Thu 15 Dec 11

makaveli96 wrote:
If you all move back home to Blackburn I shall forgive you my children!
You are so full of S**t my friend, all you ever do on these stories or forums or whatever is post S**ty jokes so much that no one bothers to read any of the other comments as they cant be @rsed trying to skip all your jokes, grow up you D1ck and dont give up the F****ng day job

Cha'mone MF says...
7:02pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Coeur de Lion wrote:
Iii1111 wrote:
Coeur de Lion wrote:
I won't be protesting because for the first time in 41 years despite having a season ticket, I have made a concious decision not to go again until Kean has gone and they have hired a proper Premiership manager!
shame, you may never see them again in the top division of English football……forget about Kean/ Venkeys…..the team needs us the fans more than ever now….the town needs a top flight club…..whilst we’ve a chance why not grasp it!……I luv my team and will support them always no matter who manages or owns them….Blackburn Rovers is about us the fans the area and the history of our great club …I urge you not to let some Johnny come lately drive you away….the team needs you.
I was on Ewood park for the smallest ever league gate and the largest, out of the last 41 years I have had a season ticket for 36 of them. I am a proper fan but, and here is the rub- this lot of clowns have upset my home life to the extent that I have been falling out with people and this has got to stop, my home life is more important than football!!!!!!!!
Start acting your age you goon, it's a football club at the end of the day and a sh1t one at that.

IvanDobsky says...
7:09pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Sam-the-Man wrote:
IvanDobsky wrote:
I think yer all ****, rolling over cause you've been fed some tuna. Not me, my relegation mission continues, I paid for my ticket, I've paid for my t shirt and now I want my money's worth. I am going to boo all the way through the next two games and you dumb arses will join in because you can't help yourselves like lemmings over a cliff. Together we will break the will of your players and make sure you get a very sound drubbing. This will guarantee relegation and then my mission will be complete.
Ivan the terrible.
BFC
Ivan. Give it a rest. I'm sick of reading the same garbage from you day after day. Have some banter, take the pi$$ but FFS change the record.
So you think I'm taking the p1ss?, we shall see!

Cha'mone MF says...
7:13pm Thu 15 Dec 11

IvanDobsky wrote:
Sam-the-Man wrote:
IvanDobsky wrote:
I think yer all ****, rolling over cause you've been fed some tuna. Not me, my relegation mission continues, I paid for my ticket, I've paid for my t shirt and now I want my money's worth. I am going to boo all the way through the next two games and you dumb arses will join in because you can't help yourselves like lemmings over a cliff. Together we will break the will of your players and make sure you get a very sound drubbing. This will guarantee relegation and then my mission will be complete.
Ivan the terrible.
BFC
Ivan. Give it a rest. I'm sick of reading the same garbage from you day after day. Have some banter, take the pi$$ but FFS change the record.
So you think I'm taking the p1ss?, we shall see!
Go for it Ivan. You get my vote !

baldie says...
7:14pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Sam-the-Man wrote:
IvanDobsky wrote: I think yer all ****, rolling over cause you've been fed some tuna. Not me, my relegation mission continues, I paid for my ticket, I've paid for my t shirt and now I want my money's worth. I am going to boo all the way through the next two games and you dumb arses will join in because you can't help yourselves like lemmings over a cliff. Together we will break the will of your players and make sure you get a very sound drubbing. This will guarantee relegation and then my mission will be complete. Ivan the terrible. BFC
Ivan. Give it a rest. I'm sick of reading the same garbage from you day after day. Have some banter, take the pi$$ but FFS change the record.
He never posts on Burnley's pages.
He's a Rovers fan with a different way of getting his point accross.
It's effective though,i must admit.

merlinrabbit says...
7:25pm Thu 15 Dec 11

glen9mullan wrote:
Before everyone flies of the handle, all that has been done here, is we have decided not to have "ORGANISED" Protest for the next two home games, and this has been done as we have requested certain things which has been agreed with the club, including a full meeting with the board, The club has agreed these things we have asked for. However this does not take anyone's right to protest away, all it means is we won't be telling people what they should or should not do. Supporters will make their own minds up come saturday what they wish to do before, during and after. Every supporter is in charge of themselves and also in charge of their own conduct. Previously any offences committed Simon and I would have been also bang to rights after accepting responsibility in writing. Many people have said they will protest how they want and without instruction and also without obstruction. Protest have not ended, the only change is, we won't have any organised for the match on Saturday.
All it means is we wont be telling people what they should or should not do. Supporters will make their own minds up. What the...? Iv never taken any notice of what youve said. I have always made my mind up and that has included thinking protesting before and during the game has affected our players and that Venkys and Kean will get us nowhere.

Keep Darwen Green says...
7:27pm Thu 15 Dec 11

rover_schultz10 wrote:
makaveli96 wrote:
If you all move back home to Blackburn I shall forgive you my children!
You are so full of S**t my friend, all you ever do on these stories or forums or whatever is post S**ty jokes so much that no one bothers to read any of the other comments as they cant be @rsed trying to skip all your jokes, grow up you D1ck and dont give up the F****ng day job
You leave the macka alone he brightens up my miserable day even though I don't come from Blackburn or live in one of the turnstiles, he's an institution, I think he needs his own statue right outside the DARWEN end just to make him smile.
Sometimes he can be close to the bone and very politically incorrect but then again, so is the situation.

bring back the good old days says...
7:29pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Seen it many, many times before where the senior shop steward is invited into the boardroom for biccies and tea!!! Nuff said>

in moses we trust says...
7:32pm Thu 15 Dec 11

It will be interesting at the Bolton match to see if there's no protest after you've lost to West Brom.

baldie says...
7:34pm Thu 15 Dec 11

in moses we trust wrote:
It will be interesting at the Bolton match to see if there's no protest after you've lost to West Brom.
I'd rather have protests than apathy and resignation like you lot.

Keep Darwen Green says...
7:40pm Thu 15 Dec 11

in moses we trust wrote:
It will be interesting at the Bolton match to see if there's no protest after you've lost to West Brom.
Are you still here? i thought you'd died of embarrassment. Jimmy Krankies doing well isn't he? Has he returned shergars teeth yet? the time for reckoning is nigh. Its a good job you've got an England centr half or you would be rock bottom by now, oh wait, you are rock bottom already, silly me, looks like we're both doomed

Manuel Hung says...
7:43pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Cha'mone MF wrote:
IvanDobsky wrote:
Sam-the-Man wrote:
IvanDobsky wrote: I think yer all ****, rolling over cause you've been fed some tuna. Not me, my relegation mission continues, I paid for my ticket, I've paid for my t shirt and now I want my money's worth. I am going to boo all the way through the next two games and you dumb arses will join in because you can't help yourselves like lemmings over a cliff. Together we will break the will of your players and make sure you get a very sound drubbing. This will guarantee relegation and then my mission will be complete. Ivan the terrible. BFC
Ivan. Give it a rest. I'm sick of reading the same garbage from you day after day. Have some banter, take the pi$$ but FFS change the record.
So you think I'm taking the p1ss?, we shall see!
Go for it Ivan. You get my vote !
IVAN FOR PRESIDENT!!
.
Go on son!!!!

nontetleydrinker says...
7:57pm Thu 15 Dec 11

No. You can't call the protests off, I so look forward to seeing the pictures of all the 'Not rights' in mondays telegraph.
Oh well i shall just have to see the pictures of the losers on the pitch after another thrashing, They will not be to happy as they know they are not getting paid this month.

God save the kean......

mark anthony says...
7:57pm Thu 15 Dec 11

HAAA What a Joke who"s the Winner now iam Glad you lot arnt in the Army you wouldnt last 2 min look back at the last LET report regarding 2 buissness men having meeting with VENKERs lol we are just a small middle class people and the rest see a opening to promote there own in the paper then on TV wake up the biggest joke in football LOL

doggydog says...
7:59pm Thu 15 Dec 11

part time protesters! Dont ya just love em! Knew it wasnt Keano they were protesting at!

1066 hastings says...
8:04pm Thu 15 Dec 11

True Blue in Leicester wrote:
makaveli96 wrote: I hope EVERYONE involved in this decision was: a) born in Blackburn b) lives in Blackburn If not your views dont count as you are nothing more than an outsider and traitor to: a) the team you should support b) my grandad
You seem to have a series of pathetic comments on this blog, but this is just stupid. I live in Leicester, I have supported Rovers since 1954, and had a season ticket for many many years since then and almost certainly for more than the number of years you have been alive. Even though I work many weekends now I still travel as often as physically possible to watch them. You think I am a traitor and an outsider, OK, whatever, as they say nowadays. It probably costs me more to go to a match than you spend getting there all season, that's my choice, but don't think you can tell me my opinions don't count and I am a traitor and an outsider. I will resist calling you the names I think you should be called, but will suggest you occasionally bring your few brain cells into active use before you post a series of pathetic comments.
well said true blue...as you can probably tell...i live in hastings,but try to get to as many london venues as possible....

kiwipom73 says...
8:06pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Some fine postings on this story....especially
- ROBBYROVERS
- STONE ISLAND

INDEED WORTH READING ....

**** on you blues supporters

mark anthony says...
8:08pm Thu 15 Dec 11

DO has the Master tell"s you Carry on Rovers staring Sid James, stev Kean, venkers, support actors take your pick lol

IvanDobsky says...
8:10pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Manuel Hung wrote:
Cha'mone MF wrote:
IvanDobsky wrote:
Sam-the-Man wrote:
IvanDobsky wrote: I think yer all ****, rolling over cause you've been fed some tuna. Not me, my relegation mission continues, I paid for my ticket, I've paid for my t shirt and now I want my money's worth. I am going to boo all the way through the next two games and you dumb arses will join in because you can't help yourselves like lemmings over a cliff. Together we will break the will of your players and make sure you get a very sound drubbing. This will guarantee relegation and then my mission will be complete. Ivan the terrible. BFC
Ivan. Give it a rest. I'm sick of reading the same garbage from you day after day. Have some banter, take the pi$$ but FFS change the record.
So you think I'm taking the p1ss?, we shall see!
Go for it Ivan. You get my vote !
IVAN FOR PRESIDENT!!
.
Go on son!!!!
You see I do have some support, we are like the Burnley equivilant of the SAS.
My mission is to infiltrate the next two Rovers home matches wearing a protesters T-shirt and boo from the kick off until the final whistle. This action has been designed to suck in all the Rovers brain dead lemming nomarks into destroying their own teams morale and thus performing like a bunch of under 11's on haslingdens cow pat infested mud pit on a sunday afternoon.
I expect the opposition to break double figures such is going to be the low ebb of self belief the players feel. My god we even had Givet feigning a heart attack to get off the pitch last time they ran out.
I'm sure all of the brain dead will join with me, thinking I am one of theirs and we will even congratulate one another on what a fine job we did of ensuring relegation.
Mission accomplished and all for £25 cheap as chips. and a fun day out for all. Its a lot cheaper than hiring a plane for £2500 but will have far deeper impact. You see we still owe you for the plane over Turf Moor
Any Claret fans wanting a day out may tag along for the spectacle.
Ivan the terrible.
BFC

makaveli96 says...
8:12pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Keep Darwen Green wrote:
rover_schultz10 wrote:
makaveli96 wrote:
If you all move back home to Blackburn I shall forgive you my children!
You are so full of S**t my friend, all you ever do on these stories or forums or whatever is post S**ty jokes so much that no one bothers to read any of the other comments as they cant be @rsed trying to skip all your jokes, grow up you D1ck and dont give up the F****ng day job
You leave the macka alone he brightens up my miserable day even though I don't come from Blackburn or live in one of the turnstiles, he's an institution, I think he needs his own statue right outside the DARWEN end just to make him smile.
Sometimes he can be close to the bone and very politically incorrect but then again, so is the situation.
Ive said a little prayer for Rover_Schultz and hope he can forgive us for beating his beloved Germany in WW1 and 2.

God Bless

makaveli96 says...
8:15pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Why did the polish man cross the road? Because he thought he might as well take the chickens job as well.

makaveli96 says...
8:16pm Thu 15 Dec 11

D.N.A actually stands for National Dyslexic Association

baldie says...
8:17pm Thu 15 Dec 11

IvanDobsky wrote:
Manuel Hung wrote:
Cha'mone MF wrote:
IvanDobsky wrote:
Sam-the-Man wrote:
IvanDobsky wrote: I think yer all ****, rolling over cause you've been fed some tuna. Not me, my relegation mission continues, I paid for my ticket, I've paid for my t shirt and now I want my money's worth. I am going to boo all the way through the next two games and you dumb arses will join in because you can't help yourselves like lemmings over a cliff. Together we will break the will of your players and make sure you get a very sound drubbing. This will guarantee relegation and then my mission will be complete. Ivan the terrible. BFC
Ivan. Give it a rest. I'm sick of reading the same garbage from you day after day. Have some banter, take the pi$$ but FFS change the record.
So you think I'm taking the p1ss?, we shall see!
Go for it Ivan. You get my vote !
IVAN FOR PRESIDENT!! . Go on son!!!!
You see I do have some support, we are like the Burnley equivilant of the SAS. My mission is to infiltrate the next two Rovers home matches wearing a protesters T-shirt and boo from the kick off until the final whistle. This action has been designed to suck in all the Rovers brain dead lemming nomarks into destroying their own teams morale and thus performing like a bunch of under 11's on haslingdens cow pat infested mud pit on a sunday afternoon. I expect the opposition to break double figures such is going to be the low ebb of self belief the players feel. My god we even had Givet feigning a heart attack to get off the pitch last time they ran out. I'm sure all of the brain dead will join with me, thinking I am one of theirs and we will even congratulate one another on what a fine job we did of ensuring relegation. Mission accomplished and all for £25 cheap as chips. and a fun day out for all. Its a lot cheaper than hiring a plane for £2500 but will have far deeper impact. You see we still owe you for the plane over Turf Moor Any Claret fans wanting a day out may tag along for the spectacle. Ivan the terrible. BFC
You're good Ivan,i'll give you that.
You've even suckered the Dingles into believing you're one of them.

makaveli96 says...
8:18pm Thu 15 Dec 11

I have just started using the French version of Twitter.It retweets really quickly.

Lancs - pensioner says...
8:25pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Glen, your as bad as the Venkys, I ask you, what is the good news you have heard, what as changed your mind, this is what you where supposed to find out and then (heres the clue) LET US ALL KNOW, if you have seen the light then TELL US, your as bad as them. The fans group that went over months ago came back and said nothing, and now you, how do we know if you have not on the payroll at this very moment, I say to you what you said to the Venkys, whats going on? if you dont respond then its the same as usual, PROTEST and keep PROTESTING.

mersey-blues says...
8:28pm Thu 15 Dec 11

I have I just hope we can get the 2 wins against WBA and BW, I fear not though.

As for the Venkys I don't trust them, a few people have said that the protests are disrespectful in their culture. In my culture you tell someone how it is and your actions speak louder than words. Act now, remove muppet and give new manager (Hughes) money in transfer window and I'll happily bin my 'Venkys Out' t-shirt. I think however that I'll be wearing it on Blackpool beach come the summer!

mersey-blues says...
8:28pm Thu 15 Dec 11

I have I just hope we can get the 2 wins against WBA and BW, I fear not though.

As for the Venkys I don't trust them, a few people have said that the protests are disrespectful in their culture. In my culture you tell someone how it is and your actions speak louder than words. Act now, remove muppet and give new manager (Hughes) money in transfer window and I'll happily bin my 'Venkys Out' t-shirt. I think however that I'll be wearing it on Blackpool beach come the summer!

Baileyblue says...
8:35pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Stone Island wrote:
showbiz wrote:
Self appointed Mullan says protests are off?

Get stuffed...I don't need you to tell me when I can and can't speak my mind about what's going on.

If that happens to be during the games against WBA and Bolton, then so be it.

GM = sold out.
You're missing the point I think. ORGANISED protests are on hold. That means there are NO protests ORGANISED. Spontaneous protests during the next two games will almost certainly occur.
Spot on

IvanDobsky says...
8:41pm Thu 15 Dec 11

mersey-blues wrote:
I have I just hope we can get the 2 wins against WBA and BW, I fear not though.

As for the Venkys I don't trust them, a few people have said that the protests are disrespectful in their culture. In my culture you tell someone how it is and your actions speak louder than words. Act now, remove muppet and give new manager (Hughes) money in transfer window and I'll happily bin my 'Venkys Out' t-shirt. I think however that I'll be wearing it on Blackpool beach come the summer!
If you have no further use for that T shirt please make it available to a Claret fan, that way we don't have to shell out more than we need when we come down on masse to relegate your dumb arses against WBA and BW.
Ivan the terrible BFC

mersey-blues says...
8:50pm Thu 15 Dec 11

IvanDobsky wrote:
mersey-blues wrote:
I have I just hope we can get the 2 wins against WBA and BW, I fear not though.

As for the Venkys I don't trust them, a few people have said that the protests are disrespectful in their culture. In my culture you tell someone how it is and your actions speak louder than words. Act now, remove muppet and give new manager (Hughes) money in transfer window and I'll happily bin my 'Venkys Out' t-shirt. I think however that I'll be wearing it on Blackpool beach come the summer!
If you have no further use for that T shirt please make it available to a Claret fan, that way we don't have to shell out more than we need when we come down on masse to relegate your dumb arses against WBA and BW.
Ivan the terrible BFC
I'll carry on wearing it until your new best friend has gone. I fear I will be needing it for some time yet though! You should suggest to glen how you got rid of your Mr Jimmy Mullen. Has anyone seen my lighter???

makaveli96 says...
8:56pm Thu 15 Dec 11

I found a Microsoft office disc on the pavement today.Well that's the word on the street

Captain Dreckley says...
8:57pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Looks like someone got the seasons mixed up it was at easter that Judas did his bit not Christmas. The main thing that is affecting things on the pitch is a manager who is tactically incompetent not protests. Against sunderland oneill switched his tactics in the second half Kean hadn't a clue how to counter so two quick goals and three points lost to rovers. Against norwich 3-1 up yet let in 2 goals and rovers lose 2 more points. Ffs the only salvation for rovers isn't a bit of chit chat with the fans, it is action, it is Kean out

makaveli96 says...
8:58pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Freezing temperatures in Liverpool today. Reports say it was so cold, a Scouser was seen with his hands in his OWN pockets.

makaveli96 says...
9:00pm Thu 15 Dec 11

People said I would never get over my obsession with Phil Collins but take a look at me now?

makaveli96 says...
9:02pm Thu 15 Dec 11

I had one of those really hot peppers the other day, it was incredible. It blew up in my mouth.Its the last time I eat Allah-peños!

Mr-Blueanwhites says...
9:12pm Thu 15 Dec 11

makaveli96 wrote:
I hope EVERYONE involved in this decision was:

a) born in Blackburn
b) lives in Blackburn

If not your views dont count as you are nothing more than an outsider and traitor to:

a) the team you should support
b) my grandad
I presume you are Steve Keen, finding a new way to insult Rovers fans!

Ewood-b-happy says...
9:12pm Thu 15 Dec 11

malbymalby wrote:
glen9mullan wrote:
Before everyone flies of the handle, all that has been done here, is we have decided not to have "ORGANISED" Protest for the next two home games, and this has been done as we have requested certain things which has been agreed with the club, including a full meeting with the board, The club has agreed these things we have asked for. However this does not take anyone's right to protest away, all it means is we won't be telling people what they should or should not do. Supporters will make their own minds up come saturday what they wish to do before, during and after. Every supporter is in charge of themselves and also in charge of their own conduct. Previously any offences committed Simon and I would have been also bang to rights after accepting responsibility in writing. Many people have said they will protest how they want and without instruction and also without obstruction. Protest have not ended, the only change is, we won't have any organised for the match on Saturday.
The hounds were released too early, damaging our season, well done Glen you have done a sterling job and contributed to the dire position we now find ourselves in! As for you telling people what to do and not do, or influence as it should more accurately be described, a word of advice - it is easy to stir up negative emotions, much more difficult (perhaps impossible) to replace them with positive ones. I would suggest also that you should consider trying to remove whatever responsibility you have taken on for other people’s actions, as you have no control over the thing you started at all.
Your assuming that all protestors are easily led without minds of their own.
I'm quite capable of formulating my own opinions, judging the pro's and con's of the situation. I decided to protest not because of Glen, but because of the situation unravelling at Rovers. It was easy to see last season that Kean was not up to the job and Venkys were not living up to thier promises. I may say that we who did raise questions early could see the farce unfolding long before people such as yourself. The only comparison you could make to hounds, is that we sniffed the S#*t out earliest!!
100% BRFC

Ewood-b-happy says...
9:17pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Manuel Hung wrote:
Dukes wrote:
One minute we are protesting the next we are being asked to 'tow the line'? I'm sorry but this is turning into a right proper fiasco.
Good to see you 'protestors' are doing as your masters tell you!
.
Your protest off the pitch is on a par with your clubs performance on it.
.
No enthusiasm, No conviction, No chance of being victorious, No point turning up?
.
.
God save the Kean!!
Little Dick - DO ONE.

Ewood-b-happy says...
9:34pm Thu 15 Dec 11

IvanDobsky wrote:
mersey-blues wrote:
I have I just hope we can get the 2 wins against WBA and BW, I fear not though.

As for the Venkys I don't trust them, a few people have said that the protests are disrespectful in their culture. In my culture you tell someone how it is and your actions speak louder than words. Act now, remove muppet and give new manager (Hughes) money in transfer window and I'll happily bin my 'Venkys Out' t-shirt. I think however that I'll be wearing it on Blackpool beach come the summer!
If you have no further use for that T shirt please make it available to a Claret fan, that way we don't have to shell out more than we need when we come down on masse to relegate your dumb arses against WBA and BW.
Ivan the terrible BFC
Ivangobshite, why don't you and Little Dick get it on? Your obviously both lonely dingle inbreds. Just imagine knocking his back doors in, whilst you both big yourselves up. Role play could be good, Ivan the terrible and Manuel Hung. Only question is who'd be the GIMP. Why not share? Im sure your both up to it.
Remember to sing your ditty in his ears,
"I'm a DINGLE DANGLE DINGLE, with a floppy claret hat, I talk alot of s#*t, and prefer a dick, to Tw@t.

Manuel Hung says...
9:43pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Ewood-b-happy wrote:
Manuel Hung wrote:
Dukes wrote:
One minute we are protesting the next we are being asked to 'tow the line'? I'm sorry but this is turning into a right proper fiasco.
Good to see you 'protestors' are doing as your masters tell you!
.
Your protest off the pitch is on a par with your clubs performance on it.
.
No enthusiasm, No conviction, No chance of being victorious, No point turning up?
.
.
God save the Kean!!
Little Dick - DO ONE.
How very eloquent?
.
And for that reason my grintwum you and your miserable protest will not achieve anything.
.
I can just see you down the boozer now.
Asking all the other losers what you have to do this weekend.
"are we demonstrating today or do we listen to our masters"?
.
Here's a thought. Why not save your money and brain power and just stay at home in bed with your sister?
.
Relegation and financial ruin followed by closure is inevitable.
.
.
.
And you know it!!!
Ha ha ha!!

IvanDobsky says...
9:46pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Ewood-b-happy wrote:
IvanDobsky wrote:
mersey-blues wrote:
I have I just hope we can get the 2 wins against WBA and BW, I fear not though.

As for the Venkys I don't trust them, a few people have said that the protests are disrespectful in their culture. In my culture you tell someone how it is and your actions speak louder than words. Act now, remove muppet and give new manager (Hughes) money in transfer window and I'll happily bin my 'Venkys Out' t-shirt. I think however that I'll be wearing it on Blackpool beach come the summer!
If you have no further use for that T shirt please make it available to a Claret fan, that way we don't have to shell out more than we need when we come down on masse to relegate your dumb arses against WBA and BW.
Ivan the terrible BFC
Ivangobshite, why don't you and Little Dick get it on? Your obviously both lonely dingle inbreds. Just imagine knocking his back doors in, whilst you both big yourselves up. Role play could be good, Ivan the terrible and Manuel Hung. Only question is who'd be the GIMP. Why not share? Im sure your both up to it.
Remember to sing your ditty in his ears,
"I'm a DINGLE DANGLE DINGLE, with a floppy claret hat, I talk alot of s#*t, and prefer a dick, to Tw@t.
Hi Ewok be happy,
how come you're alays talking about tradesmans entrance. I bet you luv it up t Darren end don't you? thats where i'm goin an all next visit t Darren end. I bet you'll love me bein in t darren end won't you. Ex con in t darren end, now stop polishing yer hat and do as yer told.

Ewood-b-happy says...
9:47pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Manuel Hung wrote:
Ewood-b-happy wrote:
Manuel Hung wrote:
Dukes wrote:
One minute we are protesting the next we are being asked to 'tow the line'? I'm sorry but this is turning into a right proper fiasco.
Good to see you 'protestors' are doing as your masters tell you!
.
Your protest off the pitch is on a par with your clubs performance on it.
.
No enthusiasm, No conviction, No chance of being victorious, No point turning up?
.
.
God save the Kean!!
Little Dick - DO ONE.
How very eloquent?
.
And for that reason my grintwum you and your miserable protest will not achieve anything.
.
I can just see you down the boozer now.
Asking all the other losers what you have to do this weekend.
"are we demonstrating today or do we listen to our masters"?
.
Here's a thought. Why not save your money and brain power and just stay at home in bed with your sister?
.
Relegation and financial ruin followed by closure is inevitable.
.
.
.
And you know it!!!
Ha ha ha!!
read above post, Little Dick - Gobshite's waiting for your rear entry.

just-football says...
9:52pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Even the the journo's are now getting what is going on at Ewood!

This is a must see!

http://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=TbUpAVP95
us&feature=player_em
bedded

Manuel Hung says...
9:56pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Ewood-b-happy wrote:
Manuel Hung wrote:
Ewood-b-happy wrote:
Manuel Hung wrote:
Dukes wrote:
One minute we are protesting the next we are being asked to 'tow the line'? I'm sorry but this is turning into a right proper fiasco.
Good to see you 'protestors' are doing as your masters tell you!
.
Your protest off the pitch is on a par with your clubs performance on it.
.
No enthusiasm, No conviction, No chance of being victorious, No point turning up?
.
.
God save the Kean!!
Little Dick - DO ONE.
How very eloquent?
.
And for that reason my grintwum you and your miserable protest will not achieve anything.
.
I can just see you down the boozer now.
Asking all the other losers what you have to do this weekend.
"are we demonstrating today or do we listen to our masters"?
.
Here's a thought. Why not save your money and brain power and just stay at home in bed with your sister?
.
Relegation and financial ruin followed by closure is inevitable.
.
.
.
And you know it!!!
Ha ha ha!!
read above post, Little Dick - Gobshite's waiting for your rear entry.
if I can borrow a quote from your uncle
.
"just have it"
.
You're going down quicker than your mum on the window cleaner.
.
It's just a fact?


Pmsl!

mersey-blues says...
10:05pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Manuel Hung wrote:
Ewood-b-happy wrote:
Manuel Hung wrote:
Ewood-b-happy wrote:
Manuel Hung wrote:
Dukes wrote:
One minute we are protesting the next we are being asked to 'tow the line'? I'm sorry but this is turning into a right proper fiasco.
Good to see you 'protestors' are doing as your masters tell you!
.
Your protest off the pitch is on a par with your clubs performance on it.
.
No enthusiasm, No conviction, No chance of being victorious, No point turning up?
.
.
God save the Kean!!
Little Dick - DO ONE.
How very eloquent?
.
And for that reason my grintwum you and your miserable protest will not achieve anything.
.
I can just see you down the boozer now.
Asking all the other losers what you have to do this weekend.
"are we demonstrating today or do we listen to our masters"?
.
Here's a thought. Why not save your money and brain power and just stay at home in bed with your sister?
.
Relegation and financial ruin followed by closure is inevitable.
.
.
.
And you know it!!!
Ha ha ha!!
read above post, Little Dick - Gobshite's waiting for your rear entry.
if I can borrow a quote from your uncle
.
"just have it"
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You're going down quicker than your mum on the window cleaner.
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It's just a fact?


Pmsl!
You sad little d1ck tw@t, funny you not commented on bumleys article?? That's cause you have no interest in your own club. I guess life in the shadows of big brother must be difficult. f'off

Conunndrum says...
10:11pm Thu 15 Dec 11

All those having a go at Glenn as if he is trying to be a 'celeb' of some sort, for doing this need to get a grip. The man is pro-actively taking what steps he can to resolve the cr*p situation we are in. He hasn't sold out, he has simply stated he has managed to get a promise of a meeting with members of Rovers board and that all 'co-ordinated' protests are on hold. He has not told anyone they can or can't protest. That's all an individual decision.
I praise what you've done Glenn. I just hope, if you do get this meeting with Kean and/or the board, you don't hold back or tame down yours and our feelings. Kean has to go and needs to be told so. If this isn't made clear, I will lose all faith in any future 'organised' protests.

Rover Pete says...
10:18pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Oh no! The protesters have now been got at.

There is now no hope of anything being changed.

Venky's and Kean can now laugh their heads of.

Down, down and further down we go.

Relegation is certain now the protesters are helping them to ruin the club and continue to fool us all. There is no one left to fight our corner. We have been badly let down.

Peace in our time!
What a laugh.

mersey-blues says...
10:22pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Conunndrum wrote:
All those having a go at Glenn as if he is trying to be a 'celeb' of some sort, for doing this need to get a grip. The man is pro-actively taking what steps he can to resolve the cr*p situation we are in. He hasn't sold out, he has simply stated he has managed to get a promise of a meeting with members of Rovers board and that all 'co-ordinated' protests are on hold. He has not told anyone they can or can't protest. That's all an individual decision.
I praise what you've done Glenn. I just hope, if you do get this meeting with Kean and/or the board, you don't hold back or tame down yours and our feelings. Kean has to go and needs to be told so. If this isn't made clear, I will lose all faith in any future 'organised' protests.
Credit to Glen, he knows that the protesters are being labelled as being the only ones who want Kean/Venkys out and Kean has used this to his advantage by saying it's all planned by glen and his supporters. By Glen saying it's up to each individual takes the onus away from that small group and Kean can no longer say it's an isolated group.

If it wasn't planned that way it may prove beneficial for all.

Kean & Venkys out!!!!

merlinrabbit says...
10:24pm Thu 15 Dec 11

mark anthony wrote:
DO has the Master tell"s you Carry on Rovers staring Sid James, stev Kean, venkers, support actors take your pick lol
For goodness sake learn to write before you attempt to take the micky in writing. You must come from Burnley with such literacy skills. Home of the most dumb people in the country

Melblue says...
10:30pm Thu 15 Dec 11

makaveli96 wrote:
“The protest organisers would also like to make a personal apology to Jason Roberts for the chants heard during the last protest, it was not in the spirit of why we were protesting.”

I give up!
Please do give up. You're a bigger pain in the ar$e than the protestors themselves. While you're at it, give up posting those childish jokes you cribbed from Billy No Mates in Year 5 at St. Pansies.

UBIQUITOUS12 says...
10:33pm Thu 15 Dec 11

At last common sense prevails.On Saturday perhaps the fans will use all their voice to spur the team on and not resort to the booing we heard during the Swansea game.Then we perhaps wont hear southeners on radio phone-in programmes asking "Are all Blackburn fans morons?.

UBIQUITOUS12 says...
10:33pm Thu 15 Dec 11

At last common sense prevails.On Saturday perhaps the fans will use all their voice to spur the team on and not resort to the booing we heard during the Swansea game.Then we perhaps wont hear southeners on radio phone-in programmes asking "Are all Blackburn fans morons?.

Manuel Hung says...
10:33pm Thu 15 Dec 11

mersey-blues wrote:
Manuel Hung wrote:
Ewood-b-happy wrote:
Manuel Hung wrote:
Ewood-b-happy wrote:
Manuel Hung wrote:
Dukes wrote:
One minute we are protesting the next we are being asked to 'tow the line'? I'm sorry but this is turning into a right proper fiasco.
Good to see you 'protestors' are doing as your masters tell you!
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Your protest off the pitch is on a par with your clubs performance on it.
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No enthusiasm, No conviction, No chance of being victorious, No point turning up?
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God save the Kean!!
Little Dick - DO ONE.
How very eloquent?
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And for that reason my grintwum you and your miserable protest will not achieve anything.
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I can just see you down the boozer now.
Asking all the other losers what you have to do this weekend.
"are we demonstrating today or do we listen to our masters"?
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Here's a thought. Why not save your money and brain power and just stay at home in bed with your sister?
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Relegation and financial ruin followed by closure is inevitable.
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And you know it!!!
Ha ha ha!!
read above post, Little Dick - Gobshite's waiting for your rear entry.
if I can borrow a quote from your uncle
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"just have it"
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You're going down quicker than your mum on the window cleaner.
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It's just a fact?


Pmsl!
You sad little d1ck tw@t, funny you not commented on bumleys article?? That's cause you have no interest in your own club. I guess life in the shadows of big brother must be difficult. f'off
Just do as you are told by your masters like all the other grintwums.

.


There's a good boy!

mersey-blues says...
10:55pm Thu 15 Dec 11

Manuel Hung wrote:
mersey-blues wrote:
Manuel Hung wrote:
Ewood-b-happy wrote:
Manuel Hung wrote:
Ewood-b-happy wrote:
Manuel Hung wrote:
Dukes wrote:
One minute we are protesting the next we are being asked to 'tow the line'? I'm sorry but this is turning into a right proper fiasco.
Good to see you 'protestors' are doing as your masters tell you!
.
Your protest off the pitch is on a par with your clubs performance on it.
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No enthusiasm, No conviction, No chance of being victorious, No point turning up?
.
.
God save the Kean!!
Little Dick - DO ONE.
How very eloquent?
.
And for that reason my grintwum you and your miserable protest will not achieve anything.
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I can just see you down the boozer now.
Asking all the other losers what you have to do this weekend.
"are we demonstrating today or do we listen to our masters"?
.
Here's a thought. Why not save your money and brain power and just stay at home in bed with your sister?
.
Relegation and financial ruin followed by closure is inevitable.
.
.
.
And you know it!!!
Ha ha ha!!
read above post, Little Dick - Gobshite's waiting for your rear entry.
if I can borrow a quote from your uncle
.
"just have it"
.
You're going down quicker than your mum on the window cleaner.
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It's just a fact?


Pmsl!
You sad little d1ck tw@t, funny you not commented on bumleys article?? That's cause you have no interest in your own club. I guess life in the shadows of big brother must be difficult. f'off
Just do as you are told by your masters like all the other grintwums.

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There's a good boy!
Ha ha!

Go and get cosied up with your sister....sorry mummy....sorry auntie...sorry daddy....

be a good little dingle!!!!

BlueSkies says...
11:13pm Thu 15 Dec 11

I enjoy the Dingles coming on here and extracting the Michael. Some of the posts are actually quite funny.

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We shouldn't expect otherwise given the situation we are in.
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Ivan, come on down and boo all you want. Bums on seats is what it's all about.
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BTW, whatever happened to your own parachute payments securing a wonderful future at Brunley? I reckon Venky's will be in touch with Kilby and Co. to see how it's done.
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I can see the funny side. Keep it going lol!

riversidefan says...
12:00am Fri 16 Dec 11

just-football wrote:
Even the the journo's are now getting what is going on at Ewood!

This is a must see!

http://www.youtube.c

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Long overdue but good to see.

RoverInRotterdam says...
12:21am Fri 16 Dec 11

merlinrabbit wrote:
mark anthony wrote:
DO has the Master tell"s you Carry on Rovers staring Sid James, stev Kean, venkers, support actors take your pick lol
For goodness sake learn to write before you attempt to take the micky in writing. You must come from Burnley with such literacy skills. Home of the most dumb people in the country
Or maybe he's sneaked on his Mummy's p.c. while she's having a lie in with Grandpa. You know what Dingle toddlers are like when they've just started learning how to co-ordinate their six fingers and getting up to all sorts of mischief , ahhh! Bless ...

CARover says...
12:23am Fri 16 Dec 11

OK now what, do we still put up with their smoke and mirrors and SK?

Personally I think the pressure should be maintained on SK as he is not a Prem manager just a glorified ball boy

Can’t say I agree with the decision as this looks like a chink in the armor and we know what happens when you cry wolf too many times, sometimes you get what you deserve!!
Nothing

Roy of the says...
1:40am Fri 16 Dec 11

I really don't understand this. What channels of communication have been established? What true value do they have?

Ian Battersby (all bow) said the Venkys made all the right noises when he visited Pune in the summer. However, since then he admits there has been a lack of action. No shtt Sherlock! The Venkys failing to deliver? Wow. Didn't see that one.

Before the agreement was made to stop the protests, did anyone get any assurances? For instance. Will Kean appear on Mach of the Day claiming he has tamed the fans with his brand of winning football?

The two matches coming up are really irrelevant. We may win, but then we have Liverpool and United away. Two easy matches solves nothing, especially if we lose players in January.

What counts is Venkys commitment. Will they put up some hard cash in January or will we see three or four Premiership players leave to be replaced by SPL players from Dundee and Alloa. Our managers ex club?

I really don't see why we ought to be encouraged to establish dialogue with owners who have habitually lied. They have past the point of no return along time ago. Blackburn Rovers fans must do everything they can to protect the club from these carpet baggers - and that means PROTEST!!!!!!!!!!!!

alfa111 says...
3:05am Fri 16 Dec 11

glen9mullan wrote:
Before everyone flies of the handle, all that has been done here, is we have decided not to have "ORGANISED" Protest for the next two home games, and this has been done as we have requested certain things which has been agreed with the club, including a full meeting with the board, The club has agreed these things we have asked for. However this does not take anyone's right to protest away, all it means is we won't be telling people what they should or should not do. Supporters will make their own minds up come saturday what they wish to do before, during and after. Every supporter is in charge of themselves and also in charge of their own conduct. Previously any offences committed Simon and I would have been also bang to rights after accepting responsibility in writing. Many people have said they will protest how they want and without instruction and also without obstruction. Protest have not ended, the only change is, we won't have any organised for the match on Saturday.
Glen could you tell the fans what it is that you are very very happy with concerning the communications and what the progress you have made is?cheers.

Toon Tone says...
7:31am Fri 16 Dec 11

Just the same old Rovers
no backbone in defence
no backbone in the stands
no guts
no heart for the long game
same out come losers

malbymalby says...
8:08am Fri 16 Dec 11

Ewood-b-happy wrote:
malbymalby wrote:
glen9mullan wrote:
Before everyone flies of the handle, all that has been done here, is we have decided not to have "ORGANISED" Protest for the next two home games, and this has been done as we have requested certain things which has been agreed with the club, including a full meeting with the board, The club has agreed these things we have asked for. However this does not take anyone's right to protest away, all it means is we won't be telling people what they should or should not do. Supporters will make their own minds up come saturday what they wish to do before, during and after. Every supporter is in charge of themselves and also in charge of their own conduct. Previously any offences committed Simon and I would have been also bang to rights after accepting responsibility in writing. Many people have said they will protest how they want and without instruction and also without obstruction. Protest have not ended, the only change is, we won't have any organised for the match on Saturday.
The hounds were released too early, damaging our season, well done Glen you have done a sterling job and contributed to the dire position we now find ourselves in! As for you telling people what to do and not do, or influence as it should more accurately be described, a word of advice - it is easy to stir up negative emotions, much more difficult (perhaps impossible) to replace them with positive ones. I would suggest also that you should consider trying to remove whatever responsibility you have taken on for other people’s actions, as you have no control over the thing you started at all.
Your assuming that all protestors are easily led without minds of their own.
I'm quite capable of formulating my own opinions, judging the pro's and con's of the situation. I decided to protest not because of Glen, but because of the situation unravelling at Rovers. It was easy to see last season that Kean was not up to the job and Venkys were not living up to thier promises. I may say that we who did raise questions early could see the farce unfolding long before people such as yourself. The only comparison you could make to hounds, is that we sniffed the S#*t out earliest!!
100% BRFC
I like the sniffed comment! You are missing my point, it is not about who saw what first it is about the fact that the protests started in sept and have not worked, i.e. Kean is still in a job! Starting protesting that early was never going to work, it has only served to make the situation worse.....

Russ ov the rovers says...
8:08am Fri 16 Dec 11

Lancs - pensioner wrote:
Glen, your as bad as the Venkys, I ask you, what is the good news you have heard, what as changed your mind, this is what you where supposed to find out and then (heres the clue) LET US ALL KNOW, if you have seen the light then TELL US, your as bad as them. The fans group that went over months ago came back and said nothing, and now you, how do we know if you have not on the payroll at this very moment, I say to you what you said to the Venkys, whats going on? if you dont respond then its the same as usual, PROTEST and keep PROTESTING.
Listen all this means is now Glen cannot be arrested for any trouble. Look at the bigger picture people Glens had his neck on the block from day one and now he has taken it off for a few week. Would many of you of done the same thing given the serious penalties involved???

saint.george says...
8:15am Fri 16 Dec 11

RobbyRover wrote:
I'm happy to get behind Venky's and give them my full support....

.... on the condition they sack Kean and bring in a recognised manager
Which they won't do ... so what's plan B ? Protest ... oh no, been there ...

makaveli96 says...
9:09am Fri 16 Dec 11

I wonder what mrs d's trumps smell like?

IvanDobsky says...
9:28am Fri 16 Dec 11

Yup, sold out alright, I think it was that pic on the back of the telegrapgh yesterday that did it. Looked like the lead singer from bronski beat.
Still at least you guys can follow my lead now you're feeling rudderless, and boo Rovers into the championship with me.
Think nothing of it.
Ivan the terrible.
BFC

IvanDobsky says...
9:31am Fri 16 Dec 11

alfa111 wrote:
glen9mullan wrote:
Before everyone flies of the handle, all that has been done here, is we have decided not to have "ORGANISED" Protest for the next two home games, and this has been done as we have requested certain things which has been agreed with the club, including a full meeting with the board, The club has agreed these things we have asked for. However this does not take anyone's right to protest away, all it means is we won't be telling people what they should or should not do. Supporters will make their own minds up come saturday what they wish to do before, during and after. Every supporter is in charge of themselves and also in charge of their own conduct. Previously any offences committed Simon and I would have been also bang to rights after accepting responsibility in writing. Many people have said they will protest how they want and without instruction and also without obstruction. Protest have not ended, the only change is, we won't have any organised for the match on Saturday.
Glen could you tell the fans what it is that you are very very happy with concerning the communications and what the progress you have made is?cheers.
He's happy to have SOLD OUT

Dr.alan79 says...
9:46am Fri 16 Dec 11

What is with all the furor? If people want to protest, then protest. If you don't, then don't. Glen Mullan is not some vigilante leader of the protest group. If he has postponed the organised protests then fair enough. If you read between the lines of his post, there is an emphasis on the word "organised". I was as appalled as anyone when the booing occurred after we scored, but that was thousands of fans. It wasn't just the few hundred or so that have been on the protest marches etc. Any effectual protest will be done in spontaneity with the whole ground partaking. Support the lads as much as possible tomorrow, but I guarantee, if we go behind the Kean out chants will be rife. Let nature take its course and stop looking for leaders. Voice whatever you feel is right.

Eee-Bygum says...
11:06am Fri 16 Dec 11

This is Very Good news! the ONLY thing a Football Fan can change is a Game by being the 13TH Man.
We cant deal with the clubs finance or new players that are bought or sold,nor can we tell any Manager how to set-out his stall, gone have the days when you hear about every player who is injured unless they are out for more than 4 weeks.
Only the management Staff know who will play and where they will play every game,all Managers now keep their game plan a secret,King Kenny started that as we all know!
It's going to be a up hill battle but IF WE WILL GET THERE IF WE STICK TOGHETHER!
The thought of any more Acton should NOW be forgot about because they DONT WORK!
Remember we are ALL the 13TH Man! that WILL CHANGE the Results.
COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES.
Rememeber one Life ONE FOOTBALL CLUB "THE ROVERS"

RobbyRover says...
11:53am Fri 16 Dec 11

saint.george wrote:
RobbyRover wrote: I'm happy to get behind Venky's and give them my full support.... .... on the condition they sack Kean and bring in a recognised manager
Which they won't do ... so what's plan B ? Protest ... oh no, been there ...
Don't have a Plan B, just C. Well, Operation really. Operation Chicken. I don't know what it is yet but it'll involve chickens and bring down the Venky's empire.

Any ideas? They have to be clucking good mind...

IvanDobsky says...
12:34pm Fri 16 Dec 11

RobbyRover wrote:
saint.george wrote:
RobbyRover wrote: I'm happy to get behind Venky's and give them my full support.... .... on the condition they sack Kean and bring in a recognised manager
Which they won't do ... so what's plan B ? Protest ... oh no, been there ...
Don't have a Plan B, just C. Well, Operation really. Operation Chicken. I don't know what it is yet but it'll involve chickens and bring down the Venky's empire.

Any ideas? They have to be clucking good mind...
Rubber chicken fight club protest, where you dress as a rubber chicken and knock the livin sh1t out of yourself, should have em running for cover

owd nick says...
12:37pm Fri 16 Dec 11

samblue wrote:
It seems to me Glen M is in a no-win situation.
He's been criticised for organising protests and now he's criticised for suggesting protests are postponed for the next two matches.
I haven't always agreed with his views, but at least they are articulate and well thought-out, unlike a lot of the poisonous dross that's posted on here.
Personally, I think he and the businessmen are going about it the right way.
You've got to remember the culture in India, which is based on respect - and before anyone jumps on this, I'm not suggesting Venkys have earned any respect, apart from the Ronnie Clayton stand - but constant foul-mouthed abuse is more likely to make them dig their heels in and ignore any protests.
Be respectful and polite (as hard as that could be) when dealing with Venkys and we may have a chance.
I'd bet my season ticket that Ian Battersby and the main stand sponsor didn't just wade in and start shouting and swearing at them. You've got to 'play the game', and in this case the game is 'respect'. It's a matter of treading carefully, putting arguments across in a forceful but reasonable manner, and not alienating any who could be wavering in their support of the present regime.
Having been one of the greatest critics of Glen and the organised protests, especially before and during the games I have to say that I am now in full support of what he is attempting to achieve through "proper channels", and samblue has hit the nail on the head. with the above comments.
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I echo them, with owners who live so far away and have no real idea what they have got themselves into abuse in any shape or form simply will not work.
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Whatever their reasons they bought our club, in a period of recession, ostensibly with good intentions but they have been scared away by the venom aimed at the manager they appointed and them as well.
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They are business people, If they loose interest they haven't any emotional or historical attachment to Rovers as we the fans have, they could simply cut their losses and run.
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While I think that is somewhat unlikely it will be an option I would consider in their position, in that scenario Rovers wouldn't just be relegated, they would cease to exist.
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So good luck Glen and the rest of the negotiating team.

pepperpot2296 says...
1:01pm Fri 16 Dec 11

tmonty wrote:
makaveli96 wrote:
I hope EVERYONE involved in this decision was:

a) born in Blackburn
b) lives in Blackburn

If not your views dont count as you are nothing more than an outsider and traitor to:

a) the team you should support
b) my grandad
Comments like this are a joke! I am Rovers supporter from Ireland and care just as much for the future of the club as anyone born & bred in Blackburn.
I quite agree I live on the Cumbrian border but was B,burn born and life time supporter watching them since 1954,(but not this season) and not in the near future as things stand.However does the comments made by makaveli96 include the players because not one lives in the town not even Dunny! most of them don,t live in the same County!!!

pepperpot2296 says...
1:01pm Fri 16 Dec 11

tmonty wrote:
makaveli96 wrote:
I hope EVERYONE involved in this decision was:

a) born in Blackburn
b) lives in Blackburn

If not your views dont count as you are nothing more than an outsider and traitor to:

a) the team you should support
b) my grandad
Comments like this are a joke! I am Rovers supporter from Ireland and care just as much for the future of the club as anyone born & bred in Blackburn.
I quite agree I live on the Cumbrian border but was B,burn born and life time supporter watching them since 1954,(but not this season) and not in the near future as things stand.However does the comments made by makaveli96 include the players because not one lives in the town not even Dunny! most of them don,t live in the same County!!!

pepperpot2296 says...
1:01pm Fri 16 Dec 11

tmonty wrote:
makaveli96 wrote:
I hope EVERYONE involved in this decision was:

a) born in Blackburn
b) lives in Blackburn

If not your views dont count as you are nothing more than an outsider and traitor to:

a) the team you should support
b) my grandad
Comments like this are a joke! I am Rovers supporter from Ireland and care just as much for the future of the club as anyone born & bred in Blackburn.
I quite agree I live on the Cumbrian border but was B,burn born and life time supporter watching them since 1954,(but not this season) and not in the near future as things stand.However does the comments made by makaveli96 include the players because not one lives in the town not even Dunny! most of them don,t live in the same County!!!

alfa111 says...
2:55pm Fri 16 Dec 11

Eee-Bygum wrote:
This is Very Good news! the ONLY thing a Football Fan can change is a Game by being the 13TH Man. We cant deal with the clubs finance or new players that are bought or sold,nor can we tell any Manager how to set-out his stall, gone have the days when you hear about every player who is injured unless they are out for more than 4 weeks. Only the management Staff know who will play and where they will play every game,all Managers now keep their game plan a secret,King Kenny started that as we all know! It's going to be a up hill battle but IF WE WILL GET THERE IF WE STICK TOGHETHER! The thought of any more Acton should NOW be forgot about because they DONT WORK! Remember we are ALL the 13TH Man! that WILL CHANGE the Results. COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES COME ON YOU BLUES. Rememeber one Life ONE FOOTBALL CLUB "THE ROVERS"
The break through in communications has come because of the protests,they do work and have now hopefully pushed the club in to dialogue with fans after twelve months of ignoring us and turning there noses up at us. Sales of merchandise,goods in and out of the ground has not been what they had aimed for this season, due to fans refusing to by drinks and food on match days,small maybe but its been effective. Loss of fans also at the turnstiles has affected venkys income,no wonder Barclays have been chasing venkys and been in regular discussions with venkys. They had hoped to run the club on abudget, hoping it would pay for its self but it is failing miserably,now venkys are starting to wake up ,they need the fans not just for there teams support but to pay to run the club on the shoe string budget they had originally planed.The protests wont just stop, a bit of time out may be good it will at least show once again that the protesters are well organised and are approachable communicative, unlike one or two on here and venkys in the past. As for progress i think this will show in the discussions at the meetings rather than claiming progress has been made by a few verbal appointments made by the board lets wait and see first. 100% behind the team? fans always have been,fans have been amazingly patient to have put up with all this duplicity from kean and venkys over the last twelve months,most of the clubs in the P/L would have been rioting by now if this had happened to there clubs. Hope we follow this all the way through not forgetting these problems were caused by venkys in the first place.

Livesey rover says...
4:46pm Fri 16 Dec 11

The irony! I can't believe the protest organisers are now in the venkys pockets! Hilarious! I bet they aren't even from Blackburn. Also, I bet they jumped on the walker bandwagon and they had lfc quilt cover and matching curtains when they were kids, like a lot of our fans. Glory hunters! It will be worth relegation to get rid of these mugs.

in moses we trust says...
4:56pm Fri 16 Dec 11

Your whole little club is total embarrassment to the premier league the sooner you are relegated the better.

Keep Darwen Green says...
5:16pm Fri 16 Dec 11

in moses we trust wrote:
Your whole little club is total embarrassment to the premier league the sooner you are relegated the better.
Hey up, its notlobberbobberjobbe
r.
Notlob more of a bottom bandit than Michael Barrymore. How is life at the back door? Will you be ready for your christmas stuffing? duely handed out by us to you?
Tell me, as Cahill is so great and worth 250 million pounds since his move from villa, a team for which he couldn't get in the side, how come you are sh1t at the back? I know why we are sh1t at the back because we have yet to field the same back four in consecutive games so whats your excuse Notlobber?
How come the only person saying Cahill is worth 250 million pounds is Jimmy Krankie? I think you are doomed, don't get me wrong, I think we are currently doomed as well, but you lot are worse than us.
Got to go, its time for a Notlob Bob

in moses we trust says...
5:30pm Fri 16 Dec 11

Keep Darwen Green wrote:
in moses we trust wrote:
Your whole little club is total embarrassment to the premier league the sooner you are relegated the better.
Hey up, its notlobberbobberjobbe

r.
Notlob more of a bottom bandit than Michael Barrymore. How is life at the back door? Will you be ready for your christmas stuffing? duely handed out by us to you?
Tell me, as Cahill is so great and worth 250 million pounds since his move from villa, a team for which he couldn't get in the side, how come you are sh1t at the back? I know why we are sh1t at the back because we have yet to field the same back four in consecutive games so whats your excuse Notlobber?
How come the only person saying Cahill is worth 250 million pounds is Jimmy Krankie? I think you are doomed, don't get me wrong, I think we are currently doomed as well, but you lot are worse than us.
Got to go, its time for a Notlob Bob
How very sad spending all that time posting such utter crap. Your lack of knowledge of all things football is frightening, so instead you just talk absolute rubbish.You really should try and step out of the gutter occasionally.

Keep Darwen Green says...
5:41pm Fri 16 Dec 11

in moses we trust wrote:
Keep Darwen Green wrote:
in moses we trust wrote:
Your whole little club is total embarrassment to the premier league the sooner you are relegated the better.
Hey up, its notlobberbobberjobbe


r.
Notlob more of a bottom bandit than Michael Barrymore. How is life at the back door? Will you be ready for your christmas stuffing? duely handed out by us to you?
Tell me, as Cahill is so great and worth 250 million pounds since his move from villa, a team for which he couldn't get in the side, how come you are sh1t at the back? I know why we are sh1t at the back because we have yet to field the same back four in consecutive games so whats your excuse Notlobber?
How come the only person saying Cahill is worth 250 million pounds is Jimmy Krankie? I think you are doomed, don't get me wrong, I think we are currently doomed as well, but you lot are worse than us.
Got to go, its time for a Notlob Bob
How very sad spending all that time posting such utter crap. Your lack of knowledge of all things football is frightening, so instead you just talk absolute rubbish.You really should try and step out of the gutter occasionally.
Just don't know how you can come on here calling Rovers anything. Notlob are worse. More golals conceded than Nigella lawsons had sausage and my I bet she's had some sausage in her time.

poo banger says...
5:54pm Fri 16 Dec 11

makaveli96 wrote:
I wonder what mrs d's trumps smell like?
Steve Kean's $punk....

hepy says...
6:09pm Fri 16 Dec 11

Livesey rover wrote:
The irony! I can't believe the protest organisers are now in the venkys pockets! Hilarious! I bet they aren't even from Blackburn. Also, I bet they jumped on the walker bandwagon and they had lfc quilt cover and matching curtains when they were kids, like a lot of our fans. Glory hunters! It will be worth relegation to get rid of these mugs.
Easy to sit on a forum and comment. At least Glen and his cohorts have got up off their backsides and developed a protest movement. Without them there'd be no organisation and no national publicity!
Without them Kean really could dismiss us as the 1%.
Even if they did jump on the bandwagon, it still means they've been supporting the club for nearly 20 years!
What have you done to get Kean out?

in moses we trust says...
6:09pm Fri 16 Dec 11

No, ok you can't get out of the gutter you sado. I said you had a lack of football knowledge, you've just proved it in your last post.

thresholdweller says...
6:46pm Fri 16 Dec 11

I'm sure it would be helpful if the protestors compiled a list of acceptable manager candidates so that there would be no moaning in few months time.

Ewood-b-happy says...
9:43pm Fri 16 Dec 11

IvanDobsky wrote:
RobbyRover wrote:
saint.george wrote:
RobbyRover wrote: I'm happy to get behind Venky's and give them my full support.... .... on the condition they sack Kean and bring in a recognised manager
Which they won't do ... so what's plan B ? Protest ... oh no, been there ...
Don't have a Plan B, just C. Well, Operation really. Operation Chicken. I don't know what it is yet but it'll involve chickens and bring down the Venky's empire.

Any ideas? They have to be clucking good mind...
Rubber chicken fight club protest, where you dress as a rubber chicken and knock the livin sh1t out of yourself, should have em running for cover
Gobshite, do you have a life outside of following the happenings at Ewood? You not managed a back door scuttle with little Dick yet?
SING LOUDER NUMB NUTS,
I'm a DINGLE DANGLE DINGLE with a floppy claret hat, I want to bum my mate, cus I cannot get some tw@t.

RoversLoyal says...
11:41am Sat 17 Dec 11

MxMave wrote:
Looks like Glen feels included in the higher ups at Rovers and dosen't want to upset his new pals.

I don't Glen really speaks for the protesters, we'll still be chanting KEAN OUT for 90 mins.
Yep... sell out.

Looks like he's been given a taste of authority.... sounds very opportunistic to me.

RoversLoyal says...
11:45am Sat 17 Dec 11

makaveli96 wrote:
“The protest organisers would also like to make a personal apology to Jason Roberts for the chants heard during the last protest, it was not in the spirit of why we were protesting.”

I give up!
I know. Jason Roberts is despicable and the way he has spoken to Rovers fans on national Radio is scandalous... all this "respectable management speak" coming from these self styled leaders has all the hall marks of sold out opportunists.

Venky's Out! Kean Out! Roberts Out!

RoversLoyal says...
11:48am Sat 17 Dec 11

RobbyRover wrote:
Sherwoodforest wrote:
I was at the last protest and although JR has been poor for the last couple of years he didn't deserve the personal abuse directed at him. Kean however had the perfect opportunity to unite the fans after the Swansea game, but chose to ridicule and dismiss them, as he has done for most of his tenure. I agree with Glen the fans must be united, but can't help but feel that we are being sold down the river by incompetent owners, a poor managment structure and inferior players when compared to last years squad. Hopefully the atmopshere within the stadium will be good, and we will see a couple of wins. But nothing alters the FACT that Mr Kean is nowhere near being a premiership manager and his remarks and treatment of the fans have been abysmal and shocking. COYB
I think JR deserves the abuse he gets. He comes out in support of the manager because he knows no other manager will pay him that much to play at this level. He's the master at fooling people who know bugger all about football that he puts effort in to his play. One of my good mates is a PL defender and he was saying against Rovers they're told "If Roberts is coming towards you he'll back out of making the tackle. Don't panic at all and take your time". And to add insult to injury he's always on at the ref f'ing and jeffing. He's been sent off 3 times on the last day of the season for trivial things - case of ref's revenge maybe? I've no time for people who draw a salary yet put no effort in.

Some stats for you...

- 3 tackles made this season (ave 1 every 146mins)

- 66.6% pass completion this season (worst of any Rovers forward) )

- This season matches 9 (4 as sub) shots on target 0 shots off target 4

- Touched the ball less often than any other player in EPL last season, once every 3.03mins

Get him out of our club and his massive wages off the books
Jason Roberts is disgusting and deserves all he gets - he is a charlatan.

RoversLoyal says...
11:55am Sat 17 Dec 11

Wild Rover wrote:
samblue wrote:
It seems to me Glen M is in a no-win situation. He's been criticised for organising protests and now he's criticised for suggesting protests are postponed for the next two matches. I haven't always agreed with his views, but at least they are articulate and well thought-out, unlike a lot of the poisonous dross that's posted on here. Personally, I think he and the businessmen are going about it the right way. You've got to remember the culture in India, which is based on respect - and before anyone jumps on this, I'm not suggesting Venkys have earned any respect, apart from the Ronnie Clayton stand - but constant foul-mouthed abuse is more likely to make them dig their heels in and ignore any protests. Be respectful and polite (as hard as that could be) when dealing with Venkys and we may have a chance. I'd bet my season ticket that Ian Battersby and the main stand sponsor didn't just wade in and start shouting and swearing at them. You've got to 'play the game', and in this case the game is 'respect'. It's a matter of treading carefully, putting arguments across in a forceful but reasonable manner, and not alienating any who could be wavering in their support of the present regime.
Well Sam, you are just being reasonale, not something you can do on this site!
I agrre though but then again I am reasonble and an optimist...needed at Rovers
I have done business in India and the Sub continent phsyce is odd to our way of thinking. The norm is to agree and smile and politely listen and say yes even when they think NO!
In fact they condider it rude to say no to someones face and negitiating is always tricky because of this .
It is just a cultural fact of life and the Rao family reaction to the horrendous abuse and vilification is not suprising.
I am not defending their record, it is indefensible but we all need to recall that they were met with a negative reception from Day One.
CHICKENS ON HEADS RING A BELL anyone, chants of One Jack walker when they were being introduced?
It is not surprising in that light is it?
I was guilty of reacting negatively to them as well so I am not blameless.
We really need to take a hard look at ourselves as well though?
That includes Glen Mullan et al
2Horrendous abuse and vilification" that the Venky's have faced - you won't be happy until we're down, will you?

You are a racist genocidal anti-English bigot and your comments ion here about the British Army only comprising of Scotch because the English are cowards is an absolute disgrace.

You are part of a very tiny minority of Kean/Venky's fanatics.

RoversLoyal says...
12:01pm Sat 17 Dec 11

Keep Darwen Green wrote:
in moses we trust wrote:
Keep Darwen Green wrote:
in moses we trust wrote:
Your whole little club is total embarrassment to the premier league the sooner you are relegated the better.
Hey up, its notlobberbobberjobbe



r.
Notlob more of a bottom bandit than Michael Barrymore. How is life at the back door? Will you be ready for your christmas stuffing? duely handed out by us to you?
Tell me, as Cahill is so great and worth 250 million pounds since his move from villa, a team for which he couldn't get in the side, how come you are sh1t at the back? I know why we are sh1t at the back because we have yet to field the same back four in consecutive games so whats your excuse Notlobber?
How come the only person saying Cahill is worth 250 million pounds is Jimmy Krankie? I think you are doomed, don't get me wrong, I think we are currently doomed as well, but you lot are worse than us.
Got to go, its time for a Notlob Bob
How very sad spending all that time posting such utter crap. Your lack of knowledge of all things football is frightening, so instead you just talk absolute rubbish.You really should try and step out of the gutter occasionally.
Just don't know how you can come on here calling Rovers anything. Notlob are worse. More golals conceded than Nigella lawsons had sausage and my I bet she's had some sausage in her time.
Dirty Bolton - smaller club, smaller stadium, smaller support, smaller trophy cabinet....bigger town.


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