Blackburn Rovers blog: Open letter to Venky's (From Lancashire Telegraph)

mattg22 wrote:
the best thing to do is not to go in side the stadium at all on match day and to protest outside. if no-one goes and watches the game the club will have no option but to sack steve kean.

jackmetickler wrote:
Ask her why they havent sign Junior yet!

Looks like someone who has just been caught sitting in the bosses chair when they should have been doing the dusting!

davemal wrote:
I don't think there will be a reply.
That simple.

1riversider wrote:
Agree with everyone wanting Kean out as manager, but Morst offers 5 alternatives, none of whom will come anywhere near us under the current circumstances.

O'Neil - left a far bigger club than us because of finances.

Hughes - left us in the first place because of finances, and despite his success here, doubt if he would come back.

Benitez - not fit.

Souness - retired, and has said no further interest in management.

Curbishley - gets a nose bleed north of Watford.

Before anyone asks, I cannot offer an alternative to Kean unless you look at the Championship, or someone like Gordon Strachan, because we need someone with experience of English football.

Kean out.

COME ON YOU BLUES

fiftyphead wrote:
'Judge us in a year'! ‘Judge us at the end of the Transfer window!' ‘Judge me when I have got my team in place!’ 'Substantial funds have been made available!' ‘Junior Hoilett will sign this week!’ ‘Phil Jones is not for sale!’ ‘We will make a marquee signing in the summer!’ ‘We’ll finish in the top 10!’ ‘There’s no way we will go down!’ The protest must be visible during the game (remember United wearing the green and gold?), that way the cameras cannot miss it. It must be something that the supporters can wear (therefore cannot be banned) and is something that we display week in, week out. That way the passive protesters can get behind and Venky’s will know that things haven’t fizzled out. It can’t be a chant or a song as there are many who do not want to adversely effect the teams performance – besides that just makes us look like loonies and can be difficult to quantify/easy to undermine as a minority. The Barcelona fans wave white hankies when they are not happy. United did the green and gold thing. Its time for us to show unity and the strength of feeling. For lack of a better suggestion, show Venky’s and Kean the red card. Wear something red at the games. Take your red cards and show them when the teams come out. Show them when we score, show them when we concede. Anyone got a better idea – get it on here!

ChrisSutton wrote:
I wonder if Andy Cryer didn't mention backing a failing manager (Kean) in his letter so he keeps him sweet for interviews?

If you're gonna do this Cryer, at least call out the #1 issue with Rovers disastrous pitch results: Kean. Steve can't hold it against you, it's not a personal attack, his record speaks for itself.
-D.K.O

Riggers7 wrote:
What is the criminal offence Dr alan?

fiftyphead wrote:
'Judge us in a year'!

‘Judge us at the end of the Transfer window!'

‘Judge me when I have got my team in place!’

'Substantial funds have been made available!'

‘Junior Hoilett will sign this week!’

‘Phil Jones is not for sale!’

‘We will make a marquee signing in the summer!’

‘We’ll finish in the top 10!’

‘There’s no way we will go down!’

The protest must be visible during the game (remember United wearing the green and gold?), that way the cameras cannot miss it. It must be something that the supporters can wear (therefore cannot be banned) and is something that we display week in, week out. That way the passive protesters can get behind and Venky’s will know that things haven’t fizzled out. It can’t be a chant or a song as there are many who do not want to adversely effect the teams performance – besides that just makes us look like loonies and can be difficult to quantify/easy to undermine as a minority.

The Barcelona fans wave white hankies when they are not happy. United did the green and gold thing. Its time for us to show unity and the strength of feeling. For lack of a better suggestion, show Venky’s and Kean the red card. Wear something red at the games. Take your red cards and show them when the teams come out. Show them when we score, show them when we concede. Anyone got a better idea – get it on here!

Dr.alan79 wrote:

Riggers7 wrote:
What is the criminal offence Dr alan?

Something on the lines of destruction of natural beauty. A big deal by all accounts, the 15 accused must make bail by the end of January or face jail.

ChrisSutton wrote:

Dr.alan79 wrote:

Riggers7 wrote:
What is the criminal offence Dr alan?

Something on the lines of destruction of natural beauty. A big deal by all accounts, the 15 accused must make bail by the end of January or face jail.

Just seen that news. You couldn't make it up could you.

Our owner could possibly end up with jail time and a criminal record. That's 2 for 2 with her golden boy Keans drink driving arrest.

Sorry Andy Cryer. I have a feeling she'll have bigger concerns then reading your letter. Might explain why she's just giving out a contract to Kean, she's probably not even seen any of our recent games. More busy with her criminal activity.
-D.K.O

dean :-) wrote:
every 1 has to miss the next home game and stand outside the ground in protest that has to get some point out but the numbers would have to be very high to get the point .It is sad to see us in this poistion as some one else said get jack straw to get this looked at

ajpmacdonald wrote:
Venky's have brought debt, constantly miss debt deadlines, and give not a care about dear old BRFC or the town. These people are ruthless, asset strippers, and will walk away when all the good players and the parachute money has been reaped - they have as I predicted 3 month ago mortgaged everything the club will earn before relegation. Wake up. Protest. But don't delude yourself as some pundits and lazy national hacks that this is about football. It is about an easy rupee. The Premiership Business Model has a fatal flaw as we are about to fid out - think Ridsdale and then some.

aaman1 wrote:
i will say this again,just stay away from ewood for the cardiff and swansea games,after the stoke away game,dont think we will get a point there.empty seats are the best way to show we are not happy!certainly not getting any of my money to pay mr kean his new contract....!!!

Lamp it! wrote:
ok. having listened to mr nixon from the mirror at the radio lancs forum i deduce this:
.
venkys set out with good intentions but have no idea (obviously)
.
they were right to sack sam but failed miserably - they should have brought in a top manager (obviously)
.
venkys thought they could save money by getting rid of top men and still run a club (obviously not)
.
that proves to me one thing - lack of funds.
.
they have lied and have been shown up. the tied has turned and very negative publicity is coming out. if the qatar foundation has approached venkys, and mr nixon has no reason to lie, they must sell.
.
regarding managers, i know as a fact that hughes has watched rovers several times recently. i also know that he would welcome a rovers return. he would however want total control of the team affairs. i am not mischief making either but i cannot reveal my source, who has been in contact with a senior member of hughes' management team.
.
pray for a win!

LanghoRover wrote:

fiftyphead wrote:
'Judge us in a year'! ‘Judge us at the end of the Transfer window!' ‘Judge me when I have got my team in place!’ 'Substantial funds have been made available!' ‘Junior Hoilett will sign this week!’ ‘Phil Jones is not for sale!’ ‘We will make a marquee signing in the summer!’ ‘We’ll finish in the top 10!’ ‘There’s no way we will go down!’ The protest must be visible during the game (remember United wearing the green and gold?), that way the cameras cannot miss it. It must be something that the supporters can wear (therefore cannot be banned) and is something that we display week in, week out. That way the passive protesters can get behind and Venky’s will know that things haven’t fizzled out. It can’t be a chant or a song as there are many who do not want to adversely effect the teams performance – besides that just makes us look like loonies and can be difficult to quantify/easy to undermine as a minority. The Barcelona fans wave white hankies when they are not happy. United did the green and gold thing. Its time for us to show unity and the strength of feeling. For lack of a better suggestion, show Venky’s and Kean the red card. Wear something red at the games. Take your red cards and show them when the teams come out. Show them when we score, show them when we concede. Anyone got a better idea – get it on here!

Spot on, we as fans need to stay behind the team, I for one would never boo jeer or walk out before the final whistle, but as is quoted in the letter relegation would mean the end of our/their club as a prem out fit, why not instead of our usual blue and white scarves wear black with black armbands. they cannot take away your scarf. If we get all four sides of the ground to join the 1% someone somewhere will take notice. I HOPE.

KEAN OUT
Venkeys, see sense

Stone Island wrote:

Lamp it! wrote:
ok. having listened to mr nixon from the mirror at the radio lancs forum i deduce this:
.
venkys set out with good intentions but have no idea (obviously)
.
they were right to sack sam but failed miserably - they should have brought in a top manager (obviously)
.
venkys thought they could save money by getting rid of top men and still run a club (obviously not)
.
that proves to me one thing - lack of funds.
.
they have lied and have been shown up. the tied has turned and very negative publicity is coming out. if the qatar foundation has approached venkys, and mr nixon has no reason to lie, they must sell.
.
regarding managers, i know as a fact that hughes has watched rovers several times recently. i also know that he would welcome a rovers return. he would however want total control of the team affairs. i am not mischief making either but i cannot reveal my source, who has been in contact with a senior member of hughes' management team.
.
pray for a win!

Not to worry eh, Clamp it; the footy's miles better!

uk-mma wrote:
like i said in another section and as matt points out. boycott games and stand outside the ground protesting. saves us money and gets a real point across. we need a lot of ppl to get together though. it will take some organising on every forum and all through the area. we need at least 5000 people outside.

ossyrover1 wrote:

davemal wrote:
I don't think there will be a reply.
That simple.

if there was , would anybody believe what they say.

Stone Island wrote:

aaman1 wrote:
i will say this again,just stay away from ewood for the cardiff and swansea games,after the stoke away game,dont think we will get a point there.empty seats are the best way to show we are not happy!certainly not getting any of my money to pay mr kean his new contract....!!!

The Cardiff game is away, you PILLOCK!

granty wrote:

Stone Island wrote:

aaman1 wrote:
i will say this again,just stay away from ewood for the cardiff and swansea games,after the stoke away game,dont think we will get a point there.empty seats are the best way to show we are not happy!certainly not getting any of my money to pay mr kean his new contract....!!!

The Cardiff game is away, you PILLOCK!

Jesus stone island, is nobody safe from you razor blade tongue. You post some good points on here which earn you respect, then go and screw it all up with your internet bullying.

It's a shame really, because otherwise you'd seem like a pretty intelligent bloke

kevh69 wrote:
Anyone else remember the shrewsbury game when the gates of the blackburn end were still closed at the end of the game and the "crowd" almost pushed the huge concrete blocks off the top of the gates?
Good times!lol

kevh69 wrote:
TIME FOR A STAND-OUT!!
Turn up at the swansea game, assemble outside (Jack Walker stand or Blackburn End), protest against the regime but don't go in, at all, even after the game starts.
Lets show them how many people are in the minority as kean calls us!
I am prepared to stand there during the match and beyond and make my protest!
It will show how many of us are in the so called minority, and i'm pretty sure it's far more than 1% of the fans!
Come on rovers fans we have to show them we are willing to show up(season ticket in hand) and not go in to prove we need to be heard.
An empty ground at ewood is nothing new (i remember less than 3,000 against shrewsbury), it would go down as poorly attended, but if the no-shows are stood outside the ground it would grab much needed media attention and we can see what the venkyboy makes of the "minority" then!

Jejurover wrote:
Here is a suggestion. SK is adamant that it is only a small proportion of fans that are unhappy with him/Venky's. Can a poll be conducted? If there was money to hire a plane is there money to hire a professional company to do a poll like Morri/Gallup. It would have to be done properly so when SK is asked about it he can't have any comeback (rigged etc.) I would love to hear is reaction when the BBC asks him about it on Match of the Day.

garyintandem wrote:
Well Done Andy. My comments are

The fans have never gone against the players, they have given them 100% support.

All the fans are now united in wanting Kean out and the question should have been asked...why are they behind him so much and when will he be fired if we don't win any of our next 6 matches.

I was disappointed that only Robbo came and acknowledged the fans after Wigan last week, he's a legend. I think Kean is trying to get division in the club at a time he should apologise to fans and show some humility. Compare him to Tony Pulis after Stoke lost to QPR who said they had some bad decisions but we weren't good enough and need to sort out our defence. Kean said we were excellent and gave it our all.

Time to go Keano Time to go

RoversLoyal wrote:

granty wrote:

Stone Island wrote:

aaman1 wrote:
i will say this again,just stay away from ewood for the cardiff and swansea games,after the stoke away game,dont think we will get a point there.empty seats are the best way to show we are not happy!certainly not getting any of my money to pay mr kean his new contract....!!!

The Cardiff game is away, you PILLOCK!

Jesus stone island, is nobody safe from you razor blade tongue. You post some good points on here which earn you respect, then go and screw it all up with your internet bullying.

It's a shame really, because otherwise you'd seem like a pretty intelligent bloke

He's not bullying, don't be soft.

ajpmacdonald wrote:
Venky's have brought debt, constantly miss debt deadlines, and give not a care about dear old BRFC or the town. These people are ruthless, asset strippers, and will walk away when all the good players and the parachute money has been reaped - they have as I predicted 3 month ago mortgaged everything the club will earn before relegation. Wake up. Protest. But don't delude yourself as some pundits and lazy national hacks that this is about football. It is about an easy rupee. The Premiership Business Model has a fatal flaw as we are about to fid out - think Ridsdale and then some.

granty wrote:

RoversLoyal wrote:

granty wrote:

Stone Island wrote:

aaman1 wrote:
i will say this again,just stay away from ewood for the cardiff and swansea games,after the stoke away game,dont think we will get a point there.empty seats are the best way to show we are not happy!certainly not getting any of my money to pay mr kean his new contract....!!!

The Cardiff game is away, you PILLOCK!

Jesus stone island, is nobody safe from you razor blade tongue. You post some good points on here which earn you respect, then go and screw it all up with your internet bullying.

It's a shame really, because otherwise you'd seem like a pretty intelligent bloke

He's not bullying, don't be soft.

Why call someone a pillock then?

Jesus, the lad tries to put his point across and stone jumps down his throat!

your as bad

Lamp it! wrote:
ok. having listened to mr nixon from the mirror at the radio lancs forum i deduce this:
.
venkys set out with good intentions but have no idea (obviously)
.
they were right to sack sam but failed miserably - they should have brought in a top manager (obviously)
.
venkys thought they could save money by getting rid of top men and still run a club (obviously not)
.
that proves to me one thing - lack of funds.
.
they have lied and have been shown up. the tied has turned and very negative publicity is coming out. if the qatar foundation has approached venkys, and mr nixon has no reason to lie, they must sell.
.
regarding managers, i know as a fact that hughes has watched rovers several times recently. i also know that he would welcome a rovers return. he would however want total control of the team affairs. i am not mischief making either but i cannot reveal my source, who has been in contact with a senior member of hughes' management team.
.
pray for a win!

slongio wrote:

ChrisSutton wrote:
I wonder if Andy Cryer didn't mention backing a failing manager (Kean) in his letter so he keeps him sweet for interviews?

If you're gonna do this Cryer, at least call out the #1 issue with Rovers disastrous pitch results: Kean. Steve can't hold it against you, it's not a personal attack, his record speaks for itself.
-D.K.O

Obviously that's just your opinion though yeah?

riversidefan wrote:

slongio wrote:

ChrisSutton wrote:
I wonder if Andy Cryer didn't mention backing a failing manager (Kean) in his letter so he keeps him sweet for interviews?

If you're gonna do this Cryer, at least call out the #1 issue with Rovers disastrous pitch results: Kean. Steve can't hold it against you, it's not a personal attack, his record speaks for itself.
-D.K.O

Obviously that's just your opinion though yeah?

No I think it's a fact, Kean's record does speak for itself. The most important person at any football club is the manager, get the wrong one and in you in trouble no matter how well the club is run, e.g. Paul Ince.

Good balanced letter Andy.

granty wrote:
so lets see then.

this lads a pretty new poster, sounds quite young and is simply putting his point across. stone see's his vulnerability and rather than correcting him politely, decides to caps lock him that's he's a pillock?

three statements from you two in three posts, calling someone a pillock, telling me not to be soft, flat earthers....?

perhaps read the posts and see where the attack came from in the first place.

and, im a little confused? where did you disagree with me or what or where did i write that you disagree with anything i wrote?

You really DO make things up to create confrontation don't you!

it would seem there is a distinct lack of thought in your reply's.

don't bother me again, i'm not about to get into one of your 'arguments' which you seem to thrive off on these forums and im not about to lower myself to that level of conversation by replying.

have the last word, im sure it'll make you feel better.....go on, knock your self out.

grow up?
don't make me laugh.....

A Rover 45 years and over wrote:
Good attempt but a complete waste of time. These guys are in a complete fantasy world. They run the club this way because it's how they want to run it and they are the only ones who cannot see that they have embarked on the wholesale destruction of the club. They and Kean are the only ones who think the fans are over-reacting and cannot see that the team needs more establish premier league players to survive this season. none of the players Kean has signed can be counted as good premiership players with a bit of skill here and there but nothing else. We have seen it all before. They seem shocked that the fans are upset at all the goings on and the bad league position etc. They have no idea that when we drop they will not be able to get us back. Kean will say that we will bounce back first time. The whole thing will end in tears and I bet Venky's will not take a financial hit when they leave a pile of rubble behind them.

did you smash it? wrote:
OPEN LETTER TO BLACKBURN FANS: . You all wanted Sam Allardyce out - you got your wish. . You all wanted to be taken over by Venkys - you got your wish. . You were quite happy to buy into the **** about European Football and marquee signings without a thought about the consequences. . You all enjoyed gloating about how much buying power these new owners would give you . You have reaped what you sowed back in the early to mid nineties so please for the love of God..... . Stop your **** moaning . That is all

Roverlad wrote:
Quote for the above picture
" what do you mean stevie isn't a real manager " . Let's hear some more just to cheer us up !!!!

Morst The 88th Min Heartbreaker of Dingles! wrote:
Good start Andy - and could you please ask them to take advice from people who really know what they are talking about in Premiership football -i.e. not agents or employess with a vested interest. . Every Rovers fan would have told them not to appoint Kean after sacking Big Sam. We understood the desire to make the football attractive but it needed a manager with a "Proven and experienced CV" at this level of competition - the best and most watched league in the world. Kean did not have that CV. . Would they please just admit they were naive in this respect and the results have now proved that although many fans did try to give Kean every chance - but he is just not performing and has no proof on his CV to suggest he ever could. . 5 managers out there and available now could meet those CV criterias as well as playing great football - Martin O'Neil Mark Hughes Rafael Benitez Graham Souness Alan Curbishley I think if you do your research professionally you will find they have won a massive amount of trophies and / or promotions or considerably over achieved on the budgets given to them. This is why rovers fans are so frustrated because they know this. . Venkys - it really is a very simple situation to put right - remove Kean, thank him for his efforts and appoint one of the above managers and you would unite owners, club, manager and fans again and almost gurantee safety this season and progress next season. . 33rd................

petemcglinn wrote:

LanghoRover wrote:

fiftyphead wrote:
'Judge us in a year'! ‘Judge us at the end of the Transfer window!' ‘Judge me when I have got my team in place!’ 'Substantial funds have been made available!' ‘Junior Hoilett will sign this week!’ ‘Phil Jones is not for sale!’ ‘We will make a marquee signing in the summer!’ ‘We’ll finish in the top 10!’ ‘There’s no way we will go down!’ The protest must be visible during the game (remember United wearing the green and gold?), that way the cameras cannot miss it. It must be something that the supporters can wear (therefore cannot be banned) and is something that we display week in, week out. That way the passive protesters can get behind and Venky’s will know that things haven’t fizzled out. It can’t be a chant or a song as there are many who do not want to adversely effect the teams performance – besides that just makes us look like loonies and can be difficult to quantify/easy to undermine as a minority. The Barcelona fans wave white hankies when they are not happy. United did the green and gold thing. Its time for us to show unity and the strength of feeling. For lack of a better suggestion, show Venky’s and Kean the red card. Wear something red at the games. Take your red cards and show them when the teams come out. Show them when we score, show them when we concede. Anyone got a better idea – get it on here!

Spot on, we as fans need to stay behind the team, I for one would never boo jeer or walk out before the final whistle, but as is quoted in the letter relegation would mean the end of our/their club as a prem out fit, why not instead of our usual blue and white scarves wear black with black armbands. they cannot take away your scarf. If we get all four sides of the ground to join the 1% someone somewhere will take notice. I HOPE.

KEAN OUT
Venkeys, see sense

On the visual protest , I think I'm right, in saying rovers first played a green kit when they were formed , so maybe a green and White scarf would be fitting for a visual protest. Just a thought.

Coyb

reggie0008 wrote:
I emailed a letter asking questions covering all of the fans questions being asked on this page, direct to Venky's at info@venkys.in , everybody who posts on here should send a letter to them telling them to sell to the quatari group as it's obvious to all of us fans Venky's are out of their depth.

They probably don't read the Telegraph or our posts on here because they are so ignorant, but they can't ignore it if you email them directly.

Reg, Ayr

RobbyRover wrote:
Interesting point to mention is that Mrs Desai could be facing a 5yr spell of porridge! It relates to something called the Lavasa project, of which Venkateshwara Hatcheries own a 12.8% stake http://en.wikipedia.

org/wiki/Lavasa

Read the article about why here; http://www.thehindub

usinessline.com/indu

stry-and-economy/eco

nomy/article2598461.

ece

Warning though, it is a very boring read

did you smash it? wrote:
OPEN LETTER TO BLACKBURN FANS:
.
You all wanted Sam Allardyce out - you got your wish.
.
You all wanted to be taken over by Venkys - you got your wish.
.
You were quite happy to buy into the **** about European Football and marquee signings without a thought about the consequences.
.
You all enjoyed gloating about how much buying power these new owners would give you
.
You have reaped what you sowed back in the early to mid nineties so please for the love of God.....
.
Stop your **** moaning
.
That is all

ossyrover1 wrote:

reggie0008 wrote:
I emailed a letter asking questions covering all of the fans questions being asked on this page, direct to Venky's at info@venkys.in , everybody who posts on here should send a letter to them telling them to sell to the quatari group as it's obvious to all of us fans Venky's are out of their depth.

They probably don't read the Telegraph or our posts on here because they are so ignorant, but they can't ignore it if you email them directly.

Reg, Ayr

reg, they have a delete button just like you.

Stone Island wrote:

did you smash it? wrote:
OPEN LETTER TO BLACKBURN FANS:
.
You all wanted Sam Allardyce out - you got your wish.
.
You all wanted to be taken over by Venkys - you got your wish.
.
You were quite happy to buy into the **** about European Football and marquee signings without a thought about the consequences.
.
You all enjoyed gloating about how much buying power these new owners would give you
.
You have reaped what you sowed back in the early to mid nineties so please for the love of God.....
.
Stop your **** moaning
.
That is all

Shut the fcuk up! you Burnley b'stard!

granty wrote:

Stone Island wrote:

did you smash it? wrote:
OPEN LETTER TO BLACKBURN FANS:
.
You all wanted Sam Allardyce out - you got your wish.
.
You all wanted to be taken over by Venkys - you got your wish.
.
You were quite happy to buy into the **** about European Football and marquee signings without a thought about the consequences.
.
You all enjoyed gloating about how much buying power these new owners would give you
.
You have reaped what you sowed back in the early to mid nineties so please for the love of God.....
.
Stop your **** moaning
.
That is all

Shut the fcuk up! you Burnley b'stard!

now thats acceptable:)

OnePostThenTheOther wrote:

Roverlad wrote:
Quote for the above picture
" what do you mean stevie isn't a real manager " . Let's hear some more just to cheer us up !!!!

"Give me bloody remote bloody Baloo, turn this sh!t off, football sh!t, I am eldest, I want to watch bloody cricket, isn't it."

RoversLoyal wrote:

Lamp it! wrote: ok. having listened to mr nixon from the mirror at the radio lancs forum i deduce this: . venkys set out with good intentions but have no idea (obviously) . they were right to sack sam but failed miserably - they should have brought in a top manager (obviously) . venkys thought they could save money by getting rid of top men and still run a club (obviously not) . that proves to me one thing - lack of funds. . they have lied and have been shown up. the tied has turned and very negative publicity is coming out. if the qatar foundation has approached venkys, and mr nixon has no reason to lie, they must sell. . regarding managers, i know as a fact that hughes has watched rovers several times recently. i also know that he would welcome a rovers return. he would however want total control of the team affairs. i am not mischief making either but i cannot reveal my source, who has been in contact with a senior member of hughes' management team. . pray for a win!

I hope you are right. If QF have approached and Hughes would welcome a return, maybe QF might out in another bid? However, would they want Hughes? If we are relegated - and i don't think all is lost yet as long as Kean is sacked - Hughes as the ability to get us back up again at the first attempt, but crucially, keep us up in the first place. Have you heard any more on the QF bid?

RoversLoyal wrote:
"While we have no doubt Venky’s have Blackburn Rovers’ best interests at heart..." There are many many fans that would disagree with you there, Cryer.

"Some of the behaviour has undoubtedly been unacceptable..." That is a disgusting remark, shame on you Cryer.

Apart from those opening platitudes (often used by the Flat-Earthers/Kean's Cronies/Zealot's/ Rovers Haters/Fundamentalis

ts/Happy Clappers) - they have been known by many names by true Rovers fans - not a bad article - but too little, too late.

LT's reputation has been permanently sullied and i doubt the LT will ever be forgiven for it's lack of support on what you now, finally recognize is a crucial issue.

Too little - too late.

Roverlad wrote:
Speaking of Hughes , I watched the Blackburn vs United match last night where we won 4-3 bentley hat-trick .
It just goes to show what you can achieve with a decent manager .
Our team consisted of players like Grey , Todd , Neill , Savage , Reid , Kuqi . Hardly earth moving players . United had Rooney , Ronaldo , V D Sar , V Nistlerooy , Ferdinand . Apart from being a fantastic watch , it shows what you can achieve with avarage players and some proper managing .

Lamp it! wrote:

RoversLoyal wrote:

Lamp it! wrote: ok. having listened to mr nixon from the mirror at the radio lancs forum i deduce this: . venkys set out with good intentions but have no idea (obviously) . they were right to sack sam but failed miserably - they should have brought in a top manager (obviously) . venkys thought they could save money by getting rid of top men and still run a club (obviously not) . that proves to me one thing - lack of funds. . they have lied and have been shown up. the tied has turned and very negative publicity is coming out. if the qatar foundation has approached venkys, and mr nixon has no reason to lie, they must sell. . regarding managers, i know as a fact that hughes has watched rovers several times recently. i also know that he would welcome a rovers return. he would however want total control of the team affairs. i am not mischief making either but i cannot reveal my source, who has been in contact with a senior member of hughes' management team. . pray for a win!

I hope you are right. If QF have approached and Hughes would welcome a return, maybe QF might out in another bid? However, would they want Hughes? If we are relegated - and i don't think all is lost yet as long as Kean is sacked - Hughes as the ability to get us back up again at the first attempt, but crucially, keep us up in the first place. Have you heard any more on the QF bid?

i dont know about the QF bid. i just know that hughes would come back. but like i said, he would want total control.

fiftyphead wrote:
'Judge us in a year'!

‘Judge us at the end of the Transfer window!'

‘Judge me when I have got my team in place!’

'Substantial funds have been made available!'

‘Junior Hoilett will sign this week!’

‘Phil Jones is not for sale!’

‘We will make a marquee signing in the summer!’

‘We’ll finish in the top 10!’

‘There’s no way we will go down!’

The protest must be visible during the game (remember United wearing the green and gold?), that way the cameras cannot miss it. It must be something that the supporters can wear (therefore cannot be banned) and is something that we display week in, week out. That way the passive protesters can get behind and Venky’s will know that things haven’t fizzled out. It can’t be a chant or a song as there are many who do not want to adversely effect the teams performance – besides that just makes us look like loonies and can be difficult to quantify/easy to undermine as a minority.

The Barcelona fans wave white hankies when they are not happy. United did the green and gold thing. Its time for us to show unity and the strength of feeling. For lack of a better suggestion, show Venky’s and Kean the red card. Wear something red at the games. Take your red cards and show them when the teams come out. Show them when we score, show them when we concede. Anyone got a better idea – get it on here!

wind2170 wrote:
You av about as much punch as a **** Cryer ...you shud av been giving Venky`s and Kean more stick long ago ..your letter will fall on deaf ears ..you shud av more bottle ..worthless reporter when it comes to Rovers...you should headline your next report VENLYS and KEAN OUT and NOW

gleechy wrote:

RoversLoyal wrote:
"While we have no doubt Venky’s have Blackburn Rovers’ best interests at heart..." There are many many fans that would disagree with you there, Cryer.

"Some of the behaviour has undoubtedly been unacceptable..." That is a disgusting remark, shame on you Cryer.

Apart from those opening platitudes (often used by the Flat-Earthers/Kean's Cronies/Zealot's/ Rovers Haters/Fundamentalis


ts/Happy Clappers) - they have been known by many names by true Rovers fans - not a bad article - but too little, too late.

LT's reputation has been permanently sullied and i doubt the LT will ever be forgiven for it's lack of support on what you now, finally recognize is a crucial issue.

Too little - too late.

It is an article that provokes a response, if he went much further, they would take a stand.

French Rover wrote:

Lamp it! wrote:

RoversLoyal wrote:

Lamp it! wrote: ok. having listened to mr nixon from the mirror at the radio lancs forum i deduce this: . venkys set out with good intentions but have no idea (obviously) . they were right to sack sam but failed miserably - they should have brought in a top manager (obviously) . venkys thought they could save money by getting rid of top men and still run a club (obviously not) . that proves to me one thing - lack of funds. . they have lied and have been shown up. the tied has turned and very negative publicity is coming out. if the qatar foundation has approached venkys, and mr nixon has no reason to lie, they must sell. . regarding managers, i know as a fact that hughes has watched rovers several times recently. i also know that he would welcome a rovers return. he would however want total control of the team affairs. i am not mischief making either but i cannot reveal my source, who has been in contact with a senior member of hughes' management team. . pray for a win!

I hope you are right. If QF have approached and Hughes would welcome a return, maybe QF might out in another bid? However, would they want Hughes? If we are relegated - and i don't think all is lost yet as long as Kean is sacked - Hughes as the ability to get us back up again at the first attempt, but crucially, keep us up in the first place. Have you heard any more on the QF bid?

i dont know about the QF bid. i just know that hughes would come back. but like i said, he would want total control.

hughes may want to come back but venkys already said that they would never deal with his agent Kia Joosomething or other....and I cant say I blame them either.

This agent is even worse than Anderson and all the rest rolled up together.

His advice to Hughes is the main reason he left the Rovers in the first place and the main reason that Hughes is out of work now. So as much as a lot of us would like to see Hughsey back there is zero chance of that happening.

noddymcleod wrote:
Clearly the letter is not for Ms Desai but for the domestic consumption of hundreds of fans who have been pressing Cryer and LET to speak up. Well done, Andy, cleared your conscience, have you ?
You can't believe Ms Desai will read it ?
By the way, the same hundreds of fans have come to the conclusion that Ms Desai does not have Rovers best interests at heart - she has Venkys best interests at heart, which is not the same thing.
Why not go one step further and do some proper journalistic digging - if you haven't the time, enegy or inclination to do it yourself, follow the links given by some of the eager beavers on this posting who show much more concern for the Rovers than paid journalists at the LET.

Livesey rover wrote:
I wouldn't mind a a date with miss desai. Mmmmmm