[Archived] Investigate or we'll publish Blackburn Rovers findings, warns Mullan

[blue_n_white99]

Martin Blackburn tweeted me on twitter saying look out for the mail tomorrow...

Why is Shebby the postie?

[DE.]

Probably signed some form of non-disclosure agreement to be let out of their contracts early I'd imagine.

To be fair, even if this is true, it does not stop them criticising Venky's running of the club. All it would stop them from doing is revealing internal club goings on. NDA's don't gag free speech, and the silence from many quarters is truly deafening.

[blue_n_white99]

To be fair, even if this is true, it does not stop them criticising Venky's running of the club. All it would stop them from doing is revealing internal club goings on. NDA's don't gag free speech, and the silence from many quarters is truly deafening.

It has always galled me that all those who have lined their pockets at Rovers expense find it so easy to keep Schtumm, NDAs or not DE hits the nail on the head.

[Head Rover Heels]

Decent little article on the Beeb by Cryer in his new job. (sorry, haven't figured out how to insert links on new phone yet. *shame* )

Link attempt...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22078180

Thanks Stuart!

[Stuart]

I think if you are in mobile skin, you can literally just paste the URL into the reply box.

Although I think the Cryer article you are referring to is knocking about somewhere on here.

[Ewoodbhappy]

SALGADO

Former Spain full-back Michel Salgado has revealed the exact reasons behind his acrimonious exit from Blackburn Rovers, while launching a withering attack on the clubs controversial owners.

http://www.sport360.com/football/crazy-venkys-salgado-blows-lid-blackburn-malaise

To all the Rovers Fans - we knew it was happening - you called the protesters fit to burn.

It's too furkin late now!

[Guest Norbert]

So when are the broadsheets going to publish the dodgy dealings that made certain people lots of money?

[USABlue]

Shows what a superb individual Salgado really is, he was with us a relatively short time, and apart from Diouf is the only one to speak out on behalf of the fans, all the other players, boardroom and backroom staff should hang their heads in shame. Legend is a word that gets bandied around way too often, Salgado is one who has earned the moniker.

He may have been past his best and slow but I loved this fella on the field for his commitment. We could use a few more with his heart and desire , if we had em we wouldn't be going down. I'll never forget him ripping Samba a new one.

[chaddyrovers]

So when are the broadsheets going to publish the dodgy dealings that made certain people lots of money?

I guess when they are sure it 100% correct and have total proof and cant get into trouble for what they print!

[pk1875]

I guess when they are sure it 100% correct and have total proof and cant get into trouble for what they print!

Quite right Chaddy I love the club and I'am dedicated to the group, but not prepared to lose everything for either. Its is not as simple as saying here Mr Journo print this.

[darrenrover]

The most likely scenario is that 'legally' nothing untoward has taken place.

Immorality is not necessary always illegal in the eyes of the law.

The parasitic individuals that have clearly preyed on and got extremely fat at Rover's expense have no morals, sense of dignity or conscience. They probably smelt the Raos were seriously rich pickings in the making and have exploited it ever since and to the point that they are probably still picking at the carcass.

The list is probably endless: Agents, advisors, advisors of agents advisors, managers, coaches, universal global advisors, players, interpreters, interpreter's global agents, public relations advisor designates, wide aisle racking specialists, Taiwan coaching designate. That is to name but a few, not to mention the Portugese nonsense but over and above the £650k Agents fees, what about the annual contracted salary cost of the 6 of circa £2.4 million? There'd be a few down Pleasy on Sunday mornings that would be just as good and happy with a fraction.

Ultimately if legally nothing unto wards has occurred, then the regulatory bodies at FA have to act. So should FIFA previously but unfortunately nobody will run the risk of jeopardising their nose being pushed out of the feeding frenzy trough.

[philipl]

I don't think anyone should assume that legally nothing untoward has happened.

Equally nobody should assume that no football regulations have been broken.

I fully expect now that the football regulators in this country have been influenced in one way or another.

[K-Hod]

I don't think anyone should assume that legally nothing untoward has happened.

Equally nobody should assume that no football regulations have been broken.

I fully expect now that the football regulators in this country have been influenced in one way or another.

In fairness, until folk know/are made aware of Glen Mullan's findings/the dossier then what else can we assume???

[T4E]

It's all gone quiet again. I hope this doesn't fizzle out in to nothing yet again.

[Roverall]

Some questions related to the story which Glen says is 100% coming...

1) Have the Football League and FA seen the content which will be featured in this article? (and I'm talking about all the documented evidence gathered since this time last year - the 'meat on the bones')

If the information is legal proof of criminal activity/ rule breaking and both bodies HAVE seen it, yet still refuse to investigate - then what could the expected outcome of media revelations be?

If both bodies HAVEN'T seen this new information - then why is it given to the press first? I was under the impression that the new evidence would be given to the media after discussions with the regulatory bodies.

[Stuart]

Some questions related to the story which Glen says is 100% coming...

1) Have the Football League and FA seen the content which will be featured in this article? (and I'm talking about all the documented evidence gathered since this time last year - the 'meat on the bones')

If the information is legal proof of criminal activity/ rule breaking and both bodies HAVE seen it, yet still refuse to investigate - then what could the expected outcome of media revelations be?

If both bodies HAVEN'T seen this new information - then why is it given to the press first? I was under the impression that the new evidence would be given to the media after discussions with the regulatory bodies.

I'm not sure what your angle is on this but I'm at the point of thinking the PL, FA et al have had their chance and left us to rot.

The media - apart from notable lowercase heroes - haven't been much better but at least with the papers the information can be subject to scrutiny.

I don't expect any action to be taken but as a Rovers fan I'd like a little understanding about our plight.

[Lancs Rover]

My view, for what it is worth, is that we shouldn't underestimate the capacity of individuals not to see things. Doubtless, anyone involved who thought they might be rumbled at some future point would try to make sure that it would be as difficult as possible for anyone investigating their suspicious behaviour to discover what had really been 'the case'. In other words, for the exact circumstances to be so blurred that sufficient doubt would be cast on the truth to make it appear less than probable to those directly or indirectly connected with it.

Also, one tried and tested method of ensuring the truth never emerges in its dangerous entirety is to connect misdeeds to as many sometimes unwitting parties as possible. So that, should judgement day ever arrive, in making sure they keep themselves out trouble, they will also effectively cover up for the miscreants at the same time.

This is effectively how individuals in the NHS for example appear to get away with behaviour and attitudes that seem almost incomprehensible to those on the outside who are not party to the original 'offence': ie no one can bring themselves to believe it, which leaves the complainers looking marginalised and unreasonable.

My view would be, knowing next to nothing about the details, that those with the power and moral - forget the legal, in my opinion - responsibility will do nothing if they haven't done so already unless the stakes are so high regarding inaction that they are effectively, to preserve what integrity they have left, compelled to do so. It's all or nothing from what I can see.

[Roverall]

I'm not sure what your angle is on this but I'm at the point of thinking the PL, FA et al have had their chance and left us to rot.

The media - apart from notable lowercase heroes - haven't been much better but at least with the papers the information can be subject to scrutiny.

I don't expect any action to be taken but as a Rovers fan I'd like a little understanding about our plight.

I'm just wondering if this impending article is something the FA/ Football League already know about or if it's intended to be a public shock that will jolt them into action.

[Stuart]

I'm just wondering if this impending article is something the FA/ Football League already know about or if it's intended to be a public shock that will jolt them into action.

Hopefully something they already know and have done JS about.

This kind of thing could happen to ANY club and the authorities will simply hope you get relegated out of their jurisdiction.

[glen9mullan]

This is a story which starts in Brunei , and was deeply hidden in the Virgin Islands , however when you are determined to find the truth , eventually you do

[Stuart]

Oooh. The purchase of the club...

[perthblue02]

This is a story which starts in Brunei , and was deeply hidden in the Virgin Islands , however when you are determined to find the truth , eventually you do

Well at least we can count betting out , it's illegal in Brunei

No wonder Rovers needed a specialist in shelving, needed something to to keep the compan(ies)y on?

Need to have a look at pictures from August 2010 up to November to see who's got the best sun tan's

[Majiball]

Jack Warner and Bim Hammam aren't involved are they? Football naughties coming from those necks of the woods who'd have guessed it.

[chaddyrovers]

This is a story which starts in Brunei , and was deeply hidden in the Virgin Islands , however when you are determined to find the truth , eventually you do

I'm looking forward to reading this story, but wasnt the Owners of Leeds couple of years ago from the Virgin Islands.

the question is was the any UK laws or Football rules broken in the ownership of Rovers??? if not, then the story is pointless but good for fans to know

[JBiz]

This is a story which starts in Brunei , and was deeply hidden in the Virgin Islands , however when you are determined to find the truth , eventually you do

From the SI story on the letter from Williams to desai regarding Formica transfer;

"Sportingintelligence has learned that the ultimate owners of the player could not easily be identified when the deal was initially presented for clearance, but they were linked to an investment vehicle in the British Virgin Islands."

So this is what glen alludes to. What did they find in the end?