[Archived] Rovers Takeover

[bluebruce]

I Can confirm at least one member of VH group was at Anfield. It was the owners Son (the owner passed away in 1995 and Mr Balaji is the director of the company now) He is known in Pune as Mr Bala (Balaji).

Again I only know a little about the company as my granddad is based in Pune and knows some of them personally. I had asked him to ask if any members were at the game and that's what he told me.

So to make this completely clear...somebody who works at the company told your grandad that the boss had gone to the game?

Oh dear, deal could be off then if he saw that!

[J*B]

Philipl vs nicko. This should be fun.

To quote Harry hill... FIGHTTTT

[92er]

So to make this completely clear...somebody who works at the company told your grandad that the boss had gone to the game?

Oh dear, deal could be off then if he saw that!

Thank you unclejack-I found your comment interesting.

[unclejack28]

Thank you unclejack-I found your comment interesting.

I just wanted to tell you what I know...

[chaddyrovers]

daily mirror about the takeover and big sam

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Blackburn-boss-Sam-Allardyce-faces-an-uncertain-future-if-VH-Group-take-control-of-Rovers-with-Kentaro-a-new-global-force-in-the-transfer-market-being-lined-up-to-come-in-article613095.html

[Billy Castell]

Interesting angle from Nicko. Would we have a manager who can be free to sign players if this Kentaro thing comes about? Or will they be just coaches, and the board/Kentaro find players Check outthe headline on the top left hand side too.

[nicko]

No evidence that these guys were at Anfield.

The dates I am referring to are you suggesting this deal will be done in days- I am saying that is not the case.

You are a journalist remember. Not even Tribal are picking this up.

What would you know? Your wee minions missed another one. Catch up.

The people have been here for days - other people on here know that too.

You have known nothing about the process here because there is stuff I have held back that you would know if you were as connected as you like to think.

And as for people following up the story, I couldn't give one.

Nobody has put the pieces together because they don't work the hours or have the same contacts. This Kentaro mob have been trying to do it for ages with a suitable club.

Kentaro have also been here and yet not a word has come out.

And 'unclejack's' guy WAS at the game. There ARE some people around here who pick up good info.

I would love to credit someone on here who gave me a nudge in the right direction, but I respect contacts.

[philipl]

So I was wrong to highlight the bit about Sam going?

Looks like there would be no manager in a British sense to replace him either.

Have to say this is absurd in the extreme.

Blackburn Rovers are as proud a football club as they come. Being an agency feeder club would have uncle Jack spinning in his grave.

Granted Kentaro have been trying.

Rovers are the fourh club they have tried this with

Your contact is probably already very uncomfortable with what you have posted here.

[Torgeir]

Jack always wanted the club to become self sufficient. If that means being an agency feeder club in the Premier League I don't think he would be too upset.

Personally I find the idea exciting, but would think Spain or Italy would be better suited as it is easier to obtain work permits there. Or perhaps they have a trick up their sleave, what do you think nicko?

[47er]

So I was wrong to highlight the bit about Sam going?

Looks like there would be no manager in a British sense to replace him either.

Have to say this is absurd in the extreme.

Blackburn Rovers are as proud a football club as they come. Being an agency feeder club would have uncle Jack spinning in his grave.

Granted Kentaro have been trying.

Rovers are the fourh club they have tried this with

Your contact is probably already very uncomfortable with what you have posted here.

It seems to that you have done a complete u-turn on your belief that the Trust has taken its time to ensure it puts Jack's wishes into operation. Personally I don't want to be a fan of a proud relegated club if it can be avoided.

[ABBEY]

how would this ageny feeder stuff actually work?

[philipl]

Don't follow what you are confused about 47er

[michaelthomas]

i watched the game, and im pretty adamant there were a couple of asian folk sat next to liverpools new owners. it showed them for a split second, but they looked suspiciously like the pictures BPF and co posted the saturday before the VH story broke. just sayin'.

[philipl]

I am indicating that there is no imminent sale

[S15]

I am indicating that there is no imminent sale

That's going to be the next belting one liner when we're sold tomorrow.

[philipl]

The BPF picture was of a man who passed away 20 years ago I understand.

I look forwards to seeing the pictures from Anfield

[Mattyblue]

Jack would certainly not enjoy watching us slowly die under the present stewardship. Your beloved Trust phil is letting us wither away.

He was a switched on businessman, he would appreciate that the game is a completely unrecognisable beast from what it was even a decade ago.

[brian_gallagher85]

how would this ageny feeder stuff actually work?

I'd think there could be a number of different options. Most likely though is the the agency would bring the brightest and best youths in the world for next to nothing before being sold off to the Reals of this world to be replaced by more young hotshots.

[Spansterkid]

Nicko has been blowing the slightest sniff of interest in Rovers out of all proportion for the last three years, can't see this one being any different.

[ABBEY]

I'd think there could be a number of different options. Most likely though is the the agency would bring the brightest and best youths in the world for next to nothing before being sold off to the Reals of this world to be replaced by more young hotshots.

so its not like being a feeder with us being another clubs puppet?

[patrickvalery]

I'd think there could be a number of different options. Most likely though is the the agency would bring the brightest and best youths in the world for next to nothing before being sold off to the Reals of this world to be replaced by more young hotshots.

You know, when you put it like that it frightens the life out of me. If Big Sam is kept on as boss then not only the future of Blackburn rovers is in his hands. But a large chunk of the world's brightest talent too! Imagine world cups of the future if that unspeakable event occurs!

[bazza]

I'd think there could be a number of different options. Most likely though is the the agency would bring the brightest and best youths in the world for next to nothing before being sold off to the Reals of this world to be replaced by more young hotshots.

Well, I'd settle for the current Arsenal reserves playing for us right now instead of this load of sh..te.

[philipl]

Sorry Brian but do you seriously believe that?

[DavidMailsTightPerm]

Jack would certainly not enjoy watching us slowly die under the present stewardship. Your beloved Trust phil is letting us wither away.

He was a switched on businessman, he would appreciate that the game is a completely unrecognisable beast from what it was even a decade ago.

Matty - I agree things have changed - and must admit I can see the possibilities for Rovers if this deal goes through. I would just worry how it would effect the soul of what has remained essentially a family club with great tradition. The whole "grooming" of players from Africa and South America would infer even less affinity to the club than many of the current players show. Many fans on here moan about the lack of loyality in our players - whereas players proving themselves and then moving on may become common place in this new model. Personally I have no problem with it providing Rovers receive adequate compensation - and that isn't the new owners only aim. I would eventually like to see a scenario where we were big enough to retain these players long enough to become a success as a club.

I think we should also acknowledge the debt we owe to the Trust - many moan about the money they haven't put in over recent years - but conveniently forget all the money they have written off previously supporting the club.

[Mattyblue]

Is it any less believable than an unknown billionaire putting in £300million, buying a house in Blackburn and rebuilding the ground all as a hobby?

You had no doubts that was a goer.