Blackburn Rovers blog: Now it is time for Venky’s to show their backing behind survival scrap

12:50pm Thursday 15th March 2012 in Blackburn Rovers blogs Photograph of the Author By Andy Cryer, Blackburn Rovers reporter

HOW good did it feel being associated with Blackburn Rovers at Molineux on Saturday?

A fantastic performance on the field, incredible away support and real hope that Rovers can end a miserable season by securing their Premier League status.

Nearly everyone has been doing their bit in recent weeks to make sure Rovers stay where they belong – in the Premier League – with a real sense of unity shown in VIRTUALLY all quarters.

The fans have put their understandable concerns to one side to ‘shout their side to safety’, while the players, manager and coaching staff have demonstrated the fight and desire needed.

Even those behind the scenes in the boardroom have been doing their bit, with ticket initiatives to encourage bumper Ewood support.

All that is missing now is the physical presence of the owners.

Wouldn’t this be the opportune time for Venky’s to pitch up again at Ewood?

Yes, they might be wary about the reaction they would face, and I’m sure they would attract a few boos, but it would be the best statement of intent about the future and their commitment to the football club.

I know some argue lots of owners are never seen at their clubs but that is when the infrastructure is such that they have people running it for them.

Venky’s have made it so they have total control.

They are the ones with the power and, as such, they should be at the club for the important mom-ents.

The football club have asked for everyone to unite behind their bid to beat the drop and the community has responded, the players have responded and the fans have responded.

Now is the time for Venky’s to respond.

A win at home to Sunderland on Tuesday and Rovers will be able to smell safety. The owners should be there to see it and their presence would be the clearest message they could send out that they do care about this club.

For all we remain concerned about the future of Blackburn Rovers – and will do until we get a clear and truthful vision for what it to come from the owner – there is a lot to be proud of here.

This is a club that made Junior Hoilett, that developed the likes of Martin Olsson, Grant Hanley, Jason Lowe and Adam Henley.

This is a club that can boast some of the most loyal and passionate bunch of fans around.

They care about their club and that is priceless.

Rovers fans will be shouting Rovers to safety on Tuesday and it would be nice for Venky’s to be there to see it.

Comments (39)

12:53pm Thu 15 Mar 12

makaveli96 says...

Discuss fans who wear Liverpool and Man Utd tops in OUR town!

Is this ethically correct?
Discuss fans who wear Liverpool and Man Utd tops in OUR town! Is this ethically correct? makaveli96

12:54pm Thu 15 Mar 12

makaveli96 says...

Discuss leaving the EC, creating our own Parliament from Blackburn, and removal of any NON BLACKBURN ownership of our land?
Discuss leaving the EC, creating our own Parliament from Blackburn, and removal of any NON BLACKBURN ownership of our land? makaveli96

12:56pm Thu 15 Mar 12

makaveli96 says...

If Northern Ireland and the Falklans are ours, why not Hong Kong and the USA?
If Northern Ireland and the Falklans are ours, why not Hong Kong and the USA? makaveli96

12:57pm Thu 15 Mar 12

makaveli96 says...

Is Darwen and Accrington near enough?
Is Darwen and Accrington near enough? makaveli96

12:58pm Thu 15 Mar 12

makaveli96 says...

Do the REAL hardcore sit in the Lower Tier of the Blackburn End, and should there views be weighted accordingly?
Do the REAL hardcore sit in the Lower Tier of the Blackburn End, and should there views be weighted accordingly? makaveli96

12:58pm Thu 15 Mar 12

makaveli96 says...

Long Run or Kauto Star?
Long Run or Kauto Star? makaveli96

1:06pm Thu 15 Mar 12

makaveli96 says...

A friend of mine just came round, dug a hole in my garden and filled it up with water.

I think he meant well
A friend of mine just came round, dug a hole in my garden and filled it up with water. I think he meant well makaveli96

1:09pm Thu 15 Mar 12

makaveli96 says...

I've been dating a lightbulb. Well, I say dating. It's on and off.
I've been dating a lightbulb. Well, I say dating. It's on and off. makaveli96

1:10pm Thu 15 Mar 12

makaveli96 says...

I noticed how grey my hair had become this morning.

"That's living with you, that is!" I shouted. "As if I'm not mad enough!"

But the reflection never replies.
I noticed how grey my hair had become this morning. "That's living with you, that is!" I shouted. "As if I'm not mad enough!" But the reflection never replies. makaveli96

1:11pm Thu 15 Mar 12

makaveli96 says...

The wife just asked, "What's that pile of clothes doing on the kitchen floor?"I said, "It's a dead Jedi."
The wife just asked, "What's that pile of clothes doing on the kitchen floor?"I said, "It's a dead Jedi." makaveli96

1:12pm Thu 15 Mar 12

spike t says...

Without Venky's rupees Rovers would not have the Yak and would already be relegated.Both Venkys and Kean have shown a greater dignity than the rest of the moaning so called faithful
Without Venky's rupees Rovers would not have the Yak and would already be relegated.Both Venkys and Kean have shown a greater dignity than the rest of the moaning so called faithful spike t

1:12pm Thu 15 Mar 12

makaveli96 says...

Labour MP Eric Joyce has been found guilty of headbutting a Tory MP and assaulting another three Tories in a Commons bar brawl.He got a three grand fine, banned from pubs for three months and my vote.
Labour MP Eric Joyce has been found guilty of headbutting a Tory MP and assaulting another three Tories in a Commons bar brawl.He got a three grand fine, banned from pubs for three months and my vote. makaveli96

1:13pm Thu 15 Mar 12

GameRoverMan says...

Should all users of this forum have user names that sound like they might originate from Blackburn? Oops sorry Makatwitti - that excludes you!
Should all users of this forum have user names that sound like they might originate from Blackburn? Oops sorry Makatwitti - that excludes you! GameRoverMan

1:14pm Thu 15 Mar 12

makaveli96 says...

I was wondering the other day what our parents must have done for entertainment before television was popular and affordable.I asked my 38 brothers and sisters if they had any ideas, but none of them could suggest an answer either.
I was wondering the other day what our parents must have done for entertainment before television was popular and affordable.I asked my 38 brothers and sisters if they had any ideas, but none of them could suggest an answer either. makaveli96

1:15pm Thu 15 Mar 12

100%ROVERS says...

VENKY'S OUT !!!!
KEAN OUT !!!!
HUNT OUT !!!!

Nothing short of showing the door to these incompetent asset stripping / deluded / inexperienced stakeholders will get me back down to Ewood ...

think about that Mr Hunt in your search for season ticket sales !!!
if you want more sales - RESIGN !!!

EX Rovers Fan (of 30 years)
VENKY'S OUT !!!! KEAN OUT !!!! HUNT OUT !!!! Nothing short of showing the door to these incompetent asset stripping / deluded / inexperienced stakeholders will get me back down to Ewood ... think about that Mr Hunt in your search for season ticket sales !!! if you want more sales - RESIGN !!! EX Rovers Fan (of 30 years) 100%ROVERS

1:17pm Thu 15 Mar 12

makaveli96 says...

After I won at poker last night, a mate asked, "How come you're so lucky at cards yet so unlucky at the horses?"

"I don't get to shuffle the horses."
After I won at poker last night, a mate asked, "How come you're so lucky at cards yet so unlucky at the horses?" "I don't get to shuffle the horses." makaveli96

1:24pm Thu 15 Mar 12

cboyer says...

100%ROVERS wrote:
VENKY'S OUT !!!!
KEAN OUT !!!!
HUNT OUT !!!!

Nothing short of showing the door to these incompetent asset stripping / deluded / inexperienced stakeholders will get me back down to Ewood ...

think about that Mr Hunt in your search for season ticket sales !!!
if you want more sales - RESIGN !!!

EX Rovers Fan (of 30 years)
time for a name change then me thinks 100% rovers?

why dont you go watch the dingles ?
[quote][p][bold]100%ROVERS[/bold] wrote: VENKY'S OUT !!!! KEAN OUT !!!! HUNT OUT !!!! Nothing short of showing the door to these incompetent asset stripping / deluded / inexperienced stakeholders will get me back down to Ewood ... think about that Mr Hunt in your search for season ticket sales !!! if you want more sales - RESIGN !!! EX Rovers Fan (of 30 years)[/p][/quote]time for a name change then me thinks 100% rovers? why dont you go watch the dingles ? cboyer

1:25pm Thu 15 Mar 12

Dan11 says...

We have the Huddersfield dish cleaner and accounts clerk Karen telling us the truth, why would we want The actual Venkys to us the truth...when they have such inexperienced and well behaved deputys to tell the lies for them?
We have the Huddersfield dish cleaner and accounts clerk Karen telling us the truth, why would we want The actual Venkys to us the truth...when they have such inexperienced and well behaved deputys to tell the lies for them? Dan11

1:32pm Thu 15 Mar 12

rover77 says...

spike t wrote:
Without Venky's rupees Rovers would not have the Yak and would already be relegated.Both Venkys and Kean have shown a greater dignity than the rest of the moaning so called faithful
ha ha what a plonker!!
[quote][p][bold]spike t[/bold] wrote: Without Venky's rupees Rovers would not have the Yak and would already be relegated.Both Venkys and Kean have shown a greater dignity than the rest of the moaning so called faithful[/p][/quote]ha ha what a plonker!! rover77

1:35pm Thu 15 Mar 12

MxMave says...

"A win at home to Sunderland on Tuesday and Rovers will be able to smell safety."

Yes.... we'll end up with between 3 and 6 points from the drop zone with a win with 9 games remaining.... TOTALLY SAFE. I'll just wait for the "were in the mire" article again in a few weeks then eh.

I think a monkey could do the maths better @ LT.
"A win at home to Sunderland on Tuesday and Rovers will be able to smell safety." Yes.... we'll end up with between 3 and 6 points from the drop zone with a win with 9 games remaining.... TOTALLY SAFE. I'll just wait for the "were in the mire" article again in a few weeks then eh. I think a monkey could do the maths better @ LT. MxMave

1:35pm Thu 15 Mar 12

Dan11 says...

spike t wrote:
Without Venky's rupees Rovers would not have the Yak and would already be relegated.Both Venkys and Kean have shown a greater dignity than the rest of the moaning so called faithful
I think you are lost. Please log off and go away. Thanks.
[quote][p][bold]spike t[/bold] wrote: Without Venky's rupees Rovers would not have the Yak and would already be relegated.Both Venkys and Kean have shown a greater dignity than the rest of the moaning so called faithful[/p][/quote]I think you are lost. Please log off and go away. Thanks. Dan11

1:35pm Thu 15 Mar 12

MxMave says...

Oh and are Venkys now twin engined stunt planes?
Oh and are Venkys now twin engined stunt planes? MxMave

1:35pm Thu 15 Mar 12

blueette says...

"This is a club that can boast some of the most passionate bunch of supporters..."
whatever happened to the art of proof reading/ sub-editing?
And what's that picture about?!!
"This is a club that can boast some of the most passionate bunch of supporters..." whatever happened to the art of proof reading/ sub-editing? And what's that picture about?!! blueette

1:47pm Thu 15 Mar 12

gudari says...

makaveli96 wrote:
Discuss fans who wear Liverpool and Man Utd tops in OUR town!

Is this ethically correct?
Anything is more ethically correct than wearing a blue and white scruff shirt!!
[quote][p][bold]makaveli96[/bold] wrote: Discuss fans who wear Liverpool and Man Utd tops in OUR town! Is this ethically correct?[/p][/quote]Anything is more ethically correct than wearing a blue and white scruff shirt!! gudari

4:32pm Thu 15 Mar 12

nellymatt says...

spike t wrote:
Without Venky's rupees Rovers would not have the Yak and would already be relegated.Both Venkys and Kean have shown a greater dignity than the rest of the moaning so called faithful
Please tell me your joking? first off venkys have invested nothing into Rovers, most of the money spent on players has been from sales, and this dignity you talk about , do you find diginity in someone that gets caught for drink driving and blames a rovers fan for spiking his drink? abusing a newspaper reporter in a bar, taking his children to press conferences, alienating fans, lying about players fitness, lying about when hes going to sign a contract when it was already signed, accepting a payrise when performance is poor, telling the owners when he was a coach that the manager has lost the team and he could bring good football if he was manager, if kean or venkys never came to rovers, we would be mid table, if proper investors came in who had a geniue intreast in rovers and funds, i think we could challange for 8th/6th, so please before u make stupid comments understand the lack of dignity they have actual shown
[quote][p][bold]spike t[/bold] wrote: Without Venky's rupees Rovers would not have the Yak and would already be relegated.Both Venkys and Kean have shown a greater dignity than the rest of the moaning so called faithful[/p][/quote]Please tell me your joking? first off venkys have invested nothing into Rovers, most of the money spent on players has been from sales, and this dignity you talk about , do you find diginity in someone that gets caught for drink driving and blames a rovers fan for spiking his drink? abusing a newspaper reporter in a bar, taking his children to press conferences, alienating fans, lying about players fitness, lying about when hes going to sign a contract when it was already signed, accepting a payrise when performance is poor, telling the owners when he was a coach that the manager has lost the team and he could bring good football if he was manager, if kean or venkys never came to rovers, we would be mid table, if proper investors came in who had a geniue intreast in rovers and funds, i think we could challange for 8th/6th, so please before u make stupid comments understand the lack of dignity they have actual shown nellymatt

4:36pm Thu 15 Mar 12

nellymatt says...

makaveli96 wrote:
Discuss fans who wear Liverpool and Man Utd tops in OUR town! Is this ethically correct?
makaveli need a massive favour off you flower pot, anychance you could stop posting comments on LET, you make yourself look stupid, also if you believe supports should be blackburn born only , that should apply to the playing staff yes? cheers sweetie
[quote][p][bold]makaveli96[/bold] wrote: Discuss fans who wear Liverpool and Man Utd tops in OUR town! Is this ethically correct?[/p][/quote]makaveli need a massive favour off you flower pot, anychance you could stop posting comments on LET, you make yourself look stupid, also if you believe supports should be blackburn born only , that should apply to the playing staff yes? cheers sweetie nellymatt

4:38pm Thu 15 Mar 12

Dukes says...

venkys to respond i think its time their did say something and now.

owners should be rallying the players but their not here to be seen or heard.

Venkys what are you fearing all i will say your a coward and you make a war with us for nothing.

protesting and crying and etc we done you guys have got no respect what so ever.

The papers are ralling us and its time you lot listened and get your a@@ back here and promise us something.
venkys to respond i think its time their did say something and now. owners should be rallying the players but their not here to be seen or heard. Venkys what are you fearing all i will say your a coward and you make a war with us for nothing. protesting and crying and etc we done you guys have got no respect what so ever. The papers are ralling us and its time you lot listened and get your a@@ back here and promise us something. Dukes

4:56pm Thu 15 Mar 12

god Im bored says...

For God sake, its obvious....

Get rid of Kean & invest like you promised Venkies.

If BRFC dont go down this year, they certainly will next year.

This "manager" has had TWO survival battles on his hands, no top 5, no trophies, all players with any respect or talent have left or been shown the door.

Kean you have NO pulling power, no-one likes you FACT.

Unless they are scottish, no-one supports you either.

FFS leave!!
For God sake, its obvious.... Get rid of Kean & invest like you promised Venkies. If BRFC dont go down this year, they certainly will next year. This "manager" has had TWO survival battles on his hands, no top 5, no trophies, all players with any respect or talent have left or been shown the door. Kean you have NO pulling power, no-one likes you FACT. Unless they are scottish, no-one supports you either. FFS leave!! god Im bored

6:51pm Thu 15 Mar 12

Tuo Neak says...

"Now is the time for Venky’s to respond"

Haha I think we've been waiting for them to respond since the summer (with funds or actions not empty words). Dont worry though those behind the scenes are doing great work with ticket initiatives. Because the fans will shout us to safety. I hope thats right I really do, but surely replacing the manager with someone more capable would have been much easier and more reliable way of securing PL survival.

The path has been set by the LT and the club and when it all goes wrong, the fans will be blamed once again....
"Now is the time for Venky’s to respond" Haha I think we've been waiting for them to respond since the summer (with funds or actions not empty words). Dont worry though those behind the scenes are doing great work with ticket initiatives. Because the fans will shout us to safety. I hope thats right I really do, but surely replacing the manager with someone more capable would have been much easier and more reliable way of securing PL survival. The path has been set by the LT and the club and when it all goes wrong, the fans will be blamed once again.... Tuo Neak

10:07pm Thu 15 Mar 12

John Churchill says...

Hello mates. Venkys will buy more good players next league like yakubu. They are rich and good for Blackburn. We need to be good fans and buy tickets to keep Blackburn good. Please be good mates. Bye.
Hello mates. Venkys will buy more good players next league like yakubu. They are rich and good for Blackburn. We need to be good fans and buy tickets to keep Blackburn good. Please be good mates. Bye. John Churchill

10:17pm Thu 15 Mar 12

John Churchill says...

Hello mates. Venkys will buy more good players next league like yakubu. They are rich and good for Blackburn. We need to be good fans and buy tickets to keep Blackburn good. Please be good mates. Bye.
Hello mates. Venkys will buy more good players next league like yakubu. They are rich and good for Blackburn. We need to be good fans and buy tickets to keep Blackburn good. Please be good mates. Bye. John Churchill

11:05pm Thu 15 Mar 12

Lancs - pensioner says...

John Churchill wrote:
Hello mates. Venkys will buy more good players next league like yakubu. They are rich and good for Blackburn. We need to be good fans and buy tickets to keep Blackburn good. Please be good mates. Bye.
you sir are an absolute toss-er and the way you scibe makes me think you are related to the owners, they have invested 10 percent of what they have taken out so far and persistently lied to you and me so stop smoking that illegal substance or admit you ate Kean in. Disguise.
[quote][p][bold]John Churchill[/bold] wrote: Hello mates. Venkys will buy more good players next league like yakubu. They are rich and good for Blackburn. We need to be good fans and buy tickets to keep Blackburn good. Please be good mates. Bye.[/p][/quote]you sir are an absolute toss-er and the way you scibe makes me think you are related to the owners, they have invested 10 percent of what they have taken out so far and persistently lied to you and me so stop smoking that illegal substance or admit you ate Kean in. Disguise. Lancs - pensioner

12:06am Fri 16 Mar 12

craftandgraft says...

It felt embarassing to be a rovers supporter at wolves. The players did ok against a team of cloggers. The real embarrassment is Gerome Andersons' involvement and the knowledge that the group of *ankers working for him in Blackburn are totally taking the p*ss.

Margaret Thatcher.

Ultra International Blackburn Rovers Olympic Rescue.

Wez.
s o f u ltd.

Ps. It can get quite personal when anybody takes the p*ss out of B.R.F.C.
It felt embarassing to be a rovers supporter at wolves. The players did ok against a team of cloggers. The real embarrassment is Gerome Andersons' involvement and the knowledge that the group of *ankers working for him in Blackburn are totally taking the p*ss. Margaret Thatcher. Ultra International Blackburn Rovers Olympic Rescue. Wez. s o f u ltd. Ps. It can get quite personal when anybody takes the p*ss out of B.R.F.C. craftandgraft

6:48am Fri 16 Mar 12

ossybsting says...

Get em all in before all comments get barred for the weekend.
Get em all in before all comments get barred for the weekend. ossybsting

8:26am Fri 16 Mar 12

The Blocked One says...

makaveli96 wrote:
Labour MP Eric Joyce has been found guilty of headbutting a Tory MP and assaulting another three Tories in a Commons bar brawl.He got a three grand fine, banned from pubs for three months and my vote.
God, you must really be bored, or have lots and lots of time on your hands.
[quote][p][bold]makaveli96[/bold] wrote: Labour MP Eric Joyce has been found guilty of headbutting a Tory MP and assaulting another three Tories in a Commons bar brawl.He got a three grand fine, banned from pubs for three months and my vote.[/p][/quote]God, you must really be bored, or have lots and lots of time on your hands. The Blocked One

9:21am Fri 16 Mar 12

Bazzer says...

The Blocked One wrote:
makaveli96 wrote: Labour MP Eric Joyce has been found guilty of headbutting a Tory MP and assaulting another three Tories in a Commons bar brawl.He got a three grand fine, banned from pubs for three months and my vote.
God, you must really be bored, or have lots and lots of time on your hands.
No, you are wrong. I really do believe Makaveli is a gifted revolutionary with ideas way ahead of his time. Ignore him at your peril. This club is still battling to overcome the stain of having Margaret Thatcher associated with it, albeit in an Honorary capacity.
[quote][p][bold]The Blocked One[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]makaveli96[/bold] wrote: Labour MP Eric Joyce has been found guilty of headbutting a Tory MP and assaulting another three Tories in a Commons bar brawl.He got a three grand fine, banned from pubs for three months and my vote.[/p][/quote]God, you must really be bored, or have lots and lots of time on your hands.[/p][/quote]No, you are wrong. I really do believe Makaveli is a gifted revolutionary with ideas way ahead of his time. Ignore him at your peril. This club is still battling to overcome the stain of having Margaret Thatcher associated with it, albeit in an Honorary capacity. Bazzer

9:41am Fri 16 Mar 12

bring back the good old days says...

LET, because of this one good game against a very poor Wolves side, you are calling for us all to be 'chummy' with Venkys!
What planet are you on.
As Nell says: do you really expect us to forget all the ***** they have fed the support virtually since they arrived?
I think I can confidently say that this will never happen, and already Venkys are nailed on as the most despicable 'involvement' of our club ever. And always will be.
Can you not see that ALL have now come to the conclusion that they are a very bad influence to our clubs wellbeing.
For me and most this started upon the shoddy despatching of SA, and then further cemented upon the then deafening silence from John Williams and his eventual 'departure'.
That said everything I needed to know about Venkys.
Thankfully now, ALL see it the same way.
Just you wait for the deluge when the ST form's are sent out!!!!!
LET, because of this one good game against a very poor Wolves side, you are calling for us all to be 'chummy' with Venkys! What planet are you on. As Nell says: do you really expect us to forget all the ***** they have fed the support virtually since they arrived? I think I can confidently say that this will never happen, and already Venkys are nailed on as the most despicable 'involvement' of our club ever. And always will be. Can you not see that ALL have now come to the conclusion that they are a very bad influence to our clubs wellbeing. For me and most this started upon the shoddy despatching of SA, and then further cemented upon the then deafening silence from John Williams and his eventual 'departure'. That said everything I needed to know about Venkys. Thankfully now, ALL see it the same way. Just you wait for the deluge when the ST form's are sent out!!!!! bring back the good old days

11:16am Fri 16 Mar 12

RTID_norway says...

No Andy, they've had their chance(s), loads of them!!!

Personally, I've had enough of Venkys and will never forgive them for what they've put the cub, myself and other fans through!

Seasonticket sales next season will show just how much support the current regime has, and I would be surprised if more then 50% renew!

I also doubt they will ever set foot at Ewood again, and for everyone involved, I think that would be for the best!
No Andy, they've had their chance(s), loads of them!!! Personally, I've had enough of Venkys and will never forgive them for what they've put the cub, myself and other fans through! Seasonticket sales next season will show just how much support the current regime has, and I would be surprised if more then 50% renew! I also doubt they will ever set foot at Ewood again, and for everyone involved, I think that would be for the best! RTID_norway

4:19pm Sun 18 Mar 12

brad5150 says...

quite simply kean,out venkys out
anderson out
quite simply kean,out venkys out anderson out brad5150

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