Supporters association launch this Thursday.

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ROVERS fans will be given the chance to have their voices heard with the creation of the Blackburn Rovers Independent Supporters' Association. [bRISA}

The club have given recognition to BRISA and will have regular, minuted meetings with BRISA. The new body will campaign on key issues affecting the club, such as declining attendances at Ewood Park, supporter representation within the club and transparency from the owners of Blackburn Rovers, particularly regarding the Jack Walker Trust - as well as matters concerning football in general.

Neil Thornton, BRISA media spokesman, said: "We expect Rovers to seek our opinions and advice on issues which affect supporters.

All Blackburn Rovers fans are invited to the free, public launch of BRISA at Blues Bar, Ewood Park on Thursday, October 27 at 7.30pm.

The Lancashire evening telegraph are also reporting the story Here

Fans can join BRISA at the official launch on Thursday 27th October, and online at www.roversisa.co.uk, or by enclosing a £5 cheque, payable to BRISA, and sent to:

BRISA

P O Box 381

Chorley

Lancashire