[Archived] Renew Or Not Renew

[gumboots]

And if Cheston, Coar or Pasha had any @#/? they would be inviting some of the disillusioned ex season ticket holders to a meeting and try and get one of the fools over from India.

who would go? There's nothing they could say to change things other than were leaving. We've told them why we're not renewing. Mostly it's because we don't trust them in any way shape or form. Every other complaint stems from that. They are liars, cheapskates, disrespectful of fans and do nothing in the interests of the club, whether it be appointing managers, selling players, closing shops and stands or whatever. I couldn't sit in a room with any of them. And I'm a very mild mannered person normally.

[arbitro]

who would go? There's nothing they could say to change things other than were leaving. We've told them why we're not renewing. Mostly it's because we don't trust them in any way shape or form. Every other complaint stems from that. They are liars, cheapskates, disrespectful of fans and do nothing in the interests of the club, whether it be appointing managers, selling players, closing shops and stands or whatever. I couldn't sit in a room with any of them. And I'm a very mild mannered person normally.

I too am mild mannered but would love the opportunity to have some face to face dialogue with them to tell it to them as it really is. I really think that in their ivory towers that any news they get from Ewood is sugar coated or just plain lies. Having these patsies in situ is only exasperating the problems.

[blueboy3333]

bet they dare not invite me.

i just double-dared 'em so they might.

edit - they just got back to me and told me to 'grow up'. Soz 'bout dat.

[Mike Graham]

And if Cheston, Coar or Pasha had any @#/? they would be inviting some of the disillusioned ex season ticket holders to a meeting and try and get one of the fools over from India.

Exactly. We will not bite, most of us can have a civil conversation without losing it', and we want the best for Blackburn Rovers but are not prepared to put up with the present situation.

[Al]

Forgive me for my ignorance, but is this not what the fans forum already do?

They pretty much have every supporters group already on the forum in some format?

Is this to replace the fans forum as there is only one group surely and thats blackburn rovers supporters?

All supporters have varied views which are not pigeon holed into supporter groups.

From outside looking in, it suggest the club are trying to limit the amount of meetings it has with different organisations?

Perhaps they want to spread it a bit wider than the fans forum so that it could be a bit more representative. Maybe some of the more prominent posters on here could be invited to air their views. Maybe Chaddy and Abbey could meet up?

[den]

I think that's me done after 54 years.

Been trying to hold on for a season or two now, but the tanks pretty empty. They've just taken any possible reason for optimism away. I don't like what they're doing, don't believe anything they say. They couldn't do more damage to the club if they tried. Last season, with the appointment of Lambert rekindled a bit of interest for me, but they dismissed that PDQ. What possible reason could there be for anyone to support what's happening? How can this be enjoyable? Couldn't even be bothered to read Chestons latest attempt at public relations, but from what's been said on here, he's simply just another one who doesn't have a scoobys of what the fans expect to see or hear, from the people in charge.

[onlyonejackwalker]

i just double-dared 'em so they might.

edit - they just got back to me and told me to 'grow up'. Soz 'bout dat.

Good post.

[ABBEY]

I think that's me done after 54 years.

Been trying to hold on for a season or two now, but the tanks pretty empty. They've just taken any possible reason for optimism away. I don't like what they're doing, don't believe anything they say. They couldn't do more damage to the club if they tried. Last season, with the appointment of Lambert rekindled a bit of interest for me, but they dismissed that PDQ. What possible reason could there be for anyone to support what's happening? How can this be enjoyable? Couldn't even be bothered to read Chestons latest attempt at public relations, but from what's been said on here, he's simply just another one who doesn't have a scoobys of what the fans expect to see or hear, from the people in charge.

They sold Rhodes you should be ecstatic with them .

[Ben-2000]

4000 STs not renewed? Anyone able to confirm.

Yes. There or thereabouts

[onlyonejackwalker]

I think that's me done after 54 years.

Been trying to hold on for a season or two now, but the tanks pretty empty. They've just taken any possible reason for optimism away. I don't like what they're doing, don't believe anything they say. They couldn't do more damage to the club if they tried. Last season, with the appointment of Lambert rekindled a bit of interest for me, but they dismissed that PDQ. What possible reason could there be for anyone to support what's happening? How can this be enjoyable? Couldn't even be bothered to read Chestons latest attempt at public relations, but from what's been said on here, he's simply just another one who doesn't have a scoobys of what the fans expect to see or hear, from the people in charge.

54 years Den? Brilliant. I think I was about 7 when I first went on so 41 years for me. Fully agree and won't be buying my season ticket this time round. Looking forward to attending more away games than of late. It is not even concerning me at the moment the thought of not attending home games.

Shame really as a new manager and new players deserve our support. In the wider scheme of things they have done little wrong (apart from get Burnley promoted) and a supportive Ewood would normally be key.

[den]

Yes. There or thereabouts

Quite staggering, but it's what they deserve.

[onlyonejackwalker]

They sold Rhodes you should be ecstatic with them .

They sold everyone Abbey. How come you only remember the ones who were desperate to leave?

[47er]

i just double-dared 'em so they might.

edit - they just got back to me and told me to 'grow up'. Soz 'bout dat.

Did they tell you to grow up and stop goading?

[JBiz]

Perhaps they want to spread it a bit wider than the fans forum so that it could be a bit more representative. Maybe some of the more prominent posters on here could be invited to air their views. Maybe Chaddy and Abbey could meet up?

I'd happily go, Al. Me and thee could be good cop bad cop.

[Gav]

And if Cheston, Coar or Pasha had any @#/? they would be inviting some of the disillusioned ex season ticket holders to a meeting and try and get one of the fools over from India.

Its just window dressing as someone else stated, nobody in Blackburn has any say on what goes on at the football club and they never will have have.

This Pasha chap was instrumental in bringing Paul Lambert to the club and instrumental in cutting off communications with the owners, nobody can explain how that makes an sense whatsoever. Its happened in the past with the Barclays loan, KPMG audit, and Henning Berg, they're as thick as 2 short planks and you'll never change them, no matter how many meetings you have.

This sort of thing just keeps the fans onside, it gives some fans a reason to believe the owners are looking to make a go it it finally, when in reality its just nonsense.

The best way to communicate with the owners is cut all communication and go to the press, the fans forum should have refused to go to India, that would have sent a clear message, the Trust and BRAG should have refused to attend the meeting and gone to the press with reasons why.

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

Four thousand ST down...that's shocking but the fans have snapped.

Sad to read Dens post,these gob shytes have ruined the club and everyone's enjoyment.

[CAPT KAYOS]

This sort of thing just keeps the fans onside, it gives some fans a reason to believe the owners are looking to make a go it it finally, when in reality its just nonsense.

The best way to communicate with the owners is cut all communication and go to the press, the fans forum should have refused to go to India, that would have sent a clear message, the Trust and BRAG should have refused to attend the meeting and gone to the press with reasons why.

Only the gullible ones Gav

Maybe in hindsight with India as nobody really knew what would happen but agree totally with the rest

[onlyonejackwalker]

Four thousand ST down...that's shocking but the fans have snapped.

Sad to read Dens post,these gob shytes have ruined the club and everyone's enjoyment.

Exactly SG194.

Between me, Abbey, Preston Blue, Den, Arbitro and Gav, amongst others, I bet you have over 250 years faithfully watching and supporting the Rovers.

[Mike Graham]

I think that's me done after 54 years.

Been trying to hold on for a season or two now, but the tanks pretty empty. They've just taken any possible reason for optimism away. I don't like what they're doing, don't believe anything they say. They couldn't do more damage to the club if they tried. Last season, with the appointment of Lambert rekindled a bit of interest for me, but they dismissed that PDQ. What possible reason could there be for anyone to support what's happening? How can this be enjoyable? Couldn't even be bothered to read Chestons latest attempt at public relations, but from what's been said on here, he's simply just another one who doesn't have a scoobys of what the fans expect to see or hear, from the people in charge.

That is something to be sad about. I knew Den when we both worked at Leyland Bus and Truck and he was a Blue and White diehard, come what may in the good days of the mid-70's and the desperation of the early 80's.

No one but the Venkys are to blame. Too many long time fans, including me, have put 2 fingers up to the b'astards.

When will the Pune loons get the message? The last Rovers executive who tried to tell them via letter was sacked.....I very much doubt the Cheston would have the balls to give the loons the real message about our support.....it is more than his job is worth.

Rovers is sick.

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

Exactly SG194.

Between me, Abbey, Preston Blue, Den, Arbitro and Gav, amongst others, I bet you have over 250 years faithfully watching and supporting the Rovers.

Our so called Owners just don't give a Toss either,the bitterest Pill to swallow.

[arbitro]

I think that's me done after 54 years.

Been trying to hold on for a season or two now, but the tanks pretty empty. They've just taken any possible reason for optimism away. I don't like what they're doing, don't believe anything they say. They couldn't do more damage to the club if they tried. Last season, with the appointment of Lambert rekindled a bit of interest for me, but they dismissed that PDQ. What possible reason could there be for anyone to support what's happening? How can this be enjoyable? Couldn't even be bothered to read Chestons latest attempt at public relations, but from what's been said on here, he's simply just another one who doesn't have a scoobys of what the fans expect to see or hear, from the people in charge.

Sad times for the majority Den but your post should resonate with them irrespective of whether they renew or not. Your question about how anybody can support what's happening is the main reason that none of my family (with over 150 years of unwavering support) will be going.

[chor808]

4000 holes and 4000 down terrible, shows I'm a good counter. I guess it means nothing to them, what is that anyway about a million in sales. They don't visit anyway, the new camera will be set up to show the lower Jack Walker stand (look it's packed!).

Den's post is sad but the way most of the 4000 missing feel, and I guess a lot who have already departed.

What a mess, just go now Venkys.

[Stuart]

I think that's me done after 54 years.

Been trying to hold on for a season or two now, but the tanks pretty empty. They've just taken any possible reason for optimism away. I don't like what they're doing, don't believe anything they say. They couldn't do more damage to the club if they tried. Last season, with the appointment of Lambert rekindled a bit of interest for me, but they dismissed that PDQ. What possible reason could there be for anyone to support what's happening? How can this be enjoyable? Couldn't even be bothered to read Chestons latest attempt at public relations, but from what's been said on here, he's simply just another one who doesn't have a scoobys of what the fans expect to see or hear, from the people in charge.

They finally get rid of Rhodes so that we can push on and you quit now??

[gumboots]

Exactly SG194.

Between me, Abbey, Preston Blue, Den, Arbitro and Gav, amongst others, I bet you have over 250 years faithfully watching and supporting the Rovers.

I'll add another 20 to that and my husband for 30

[den]

They finally get rid of Rhodes so that we can push on and you quit now??

I don't see it as quitting Stuart, I haven't got a ST yet, but let's be honest what's going to change for me (or the 3999 other non renewers) to suddenly whet the appetite? Mega rich owners who give all the signals of just giving up completely isn't going to help much is it.