[Archived] Rovers Vs The Pool Fa Cup

[Parsonblue]

Its pathetic.

Fair enough, you are perfectly entitled to think that. Others are perfectly entitled to look forward to watching a Cup-tie which is what this thread is about - the game itself.

[AndyNeil]

so is anyone on this site actually going to attend on Saturday? I will be boycotting like i have been since early December.

I'll be there with my lad and nephew who just want to watch a football match...

[JBiz]

I'll be there with my lad and nephew who just want to watch a football match...

Disgrace

[Amo]

Others are perfectly entitled to look forward to watching a Cup-tie which is what this thread is about - the game itself.

And that's aaaaaaaall that matters.

[JAL]

Take Stokes and Graham out of chaddy's team and its got a feel of a league two team.

Home advantage Rovers have to win this one but should Owen Coyle be allowed into the stadium ?

[47er]

To focus on one game, one afternoon with all that's happened and is happening to ruin the club, is pathetic.

You have lost perspective. If you can't give up one afternoon to try to safeguard hundreds of future afternoons at Ewood then you have lost it. Enjoy.

[Parsonblue]

And that's aaaaaaaall that matters.

As this is a thread discussing the Blackpool match then yes, discussing the match is what matters. I know that actually watching football is a new and strange concept to you but you'll be surprised that thousands actually enjoy watching the game. You should try it sometime. I'm sure there is a club near you who would welcome your support with open arms. As for Saturday, it won't be easy, as Ipswich found at Lincoln there are no easy games in this competition, but hopefully we'll get through to the next round.

[JHRover]

At the moment we're on course for less than 6,000 including away fans.

This is Blackburn Rovers, in the FA Cup 4th round, in a Lancashire derby we're expected to win.

For a club that was in the Premier League averaging 25,000 a week when these cretins arrived, to averaging 14,000+ under the bloke in the away dugout on Saturday, to real home gates of less than 8,000 this season and a cup crowd on course for well under that, I think we can safely say more and more people have had enough and are stopping going.

The only reason we're on course for 6,000 or so is because its Blackpool and they're bringing 1,000+. If it was Exeter or Cheltenham we'd be at probably half that.

If those figures don't set alarm bells ringing in the Ewood Park offices and in Pune then what will? A total boycott will never happen as our visitors on Saturday will demonstrate by bringing over a thousand despite their Tangerine Knights calling for a boycott also.

What we are seeing is a year on year erosion in the number of people going to Ewood Park and if/when relegation takes place then another couple of thousand will be gone.

Of course if we were owned by people who gave a damn about the fans and number of people turning up we wouldn't be in the state we're in.

[philipl]

Attendance wise, the FA Cup seems to be making a resurgance.

2/3 years ago I remember the hand wringing in all the papers as club after club were experiencing massively reduced numbers for cup ties. Most are expecting good crowds this weekend.

The only game that will be missing out on this, will of course, be at Ewood Park.

There were some truly dismal gates in the third round.

[Amo]

As this is a thread discussing the Blackpool match then yes, discussing the match is what matters. I know that actually watching football is a new and strange concept to you but you'll be surprised that thousands actually enjoy watching the game. You should try it sometime. I'm sure there is a club near you who would welcome your support with open arms. As for Saturday, it won't be easy, as Ipswich found at Lincoln there are no easy games in this competition, but hopefully we'll get through to the next round.

Too right. That's why I've flown to Spain numerous times to watch Villarreal. You know, a club that actually respects its supporters and doesn't treat them with contempt.

[blue kiwi]

match threads usually appear the day before the game as most people seem to not care one jot,this has been going since pool got through the replay.it is all about the game wether your inside or outside the ground.

[mustard]

I reckon they'd sell for a pound tomorrow den to anyone who would be willing and able to take on the debt.

As no-one is likely to be willing to do that I'd imagine it would be a relatively fruitless exercise.

By that logic, as the debt goes up, Venky's valuation of the club and the subsequent cost for someone to buy it goes up. Makes no sense.

[Parsonblue]

Too right. That's why I've flown to Spain numerous times to watch Villarreal. You know, a club that actually respects its supporters and doesn't treat them with contempt.

Good for you. I'm glad you've found a team to support.

[mustard]

As this is a thread discussing the Blackpool match then yes, discussing the match is what matters. I know that actually watching football is a new and strange concept to you but you'll be surprised that thousands actually enjoy watching the game. You should try it sometime. I'm sure there is a club near you who would welcome your support with open arms. As for Saturday, it won't be easy, as Ipswich found at Lincoln there are no easy games in this competition, but hopefully we'll get through to the next round.

Watching football? Yes. Watching Rovers? No.

Been no enjoyment in watching BRFC in years and I think you'd be fibbing if you said you still truly enjoy going and watching what's served up by the Rao's, Coyle and our team of chancers. Then again, some folk can put aside their passion (if they haven't long-lost it) and forget everything that's gone on to simply go to watch the boys in blue and white as per their weekend regime.

I was chatting to a chap round my area yesterday, and he admitted he's one of those fans that has his head in the sand somewhat, as he still attends Ewood despite not enjoying it. He did say he'd get behind a clear and focussed directive to remove the Rao's should one reveal itself though, but at this stage he doesn't exactly know where to turn.

Difference between him and you though, was you could tell by his words that he was well and truly disgusted about where we are heading under Venky's and ready to act should he be called upon. He admitted apathy reigned supreme at Ewood, but his thoughts on Venky's, Coyle etc were nothing but abhorrence. He's close to breaking point and I imagine many will follow suit eventually.

It's up to you what you do with regards to Rovers, and for you and Al, I understand that it's difficult to get involved in marches and protests. However, for the younger generations who are still stubbornly refusing to campaign for the betterment of BRFC, who instead only want to fulfil their own interests in watching football at Ewood on a Saturday, I hope the breaking point comes soon. IMO it seems awful selfish for fans such as chaddy to be far more interested in their right to watch Rovers at Ewood, than for the future of BRFC and all future Rovers supporters who don't have a voice, and likely won't have a club to follow in the future.

As for the game, 2-2.

[PeteJD13]

Watching football? Yes. Watching Rovers? No.

Been no enjoyment in watching BRFC in years and I think you'd be fibbing if you said you still truly enjoy going and watching what's served up by the Rao's, Coyle and our team of chancers. Then again, some folk can put aside their passion (if they haven't long-lost it) and forget everything that's gone on to simply go to watch the boys in blue and white as per their weekend regime.

I was chatting to a chap round my area yesterday, and he admitted he's one of those fans that has his head in the sand somewhat, as he still attends Ewood despite not enjoying it. He did say he'd get behind a clear and focussed directive to remove the Rao's should one reveal itself though, but at this stage he doesn't exactly know where to turn.

Difference between him and you though, was you could tell by his words that he was well and truly disgusted about where we are heading under Venky's and ready to act should he be called upon. He admitted apathy reigned supreme at Ewood, but his thoughts on Venky's, Coyle etc were nothing but abhorrence. He's close to breaking point and I imagine many will follow suit eventually.

It's up to you what you do with regards to Rovers, and for you and Al, I understand that it's difficult to get involved in marches and protests. However, for the younger generations who are still stubbornly refusing to campaign for the betterment of BRFC, who instead only want to fulfil their own interests in watching football at Ewood on a Saturday, I hope the breaking point comes soon. IMO it seems awful selfish for fans such as chaddy to be far more interested in their right to watch Rovers at Ewood, than for the future of BRFC and all future Rovers supporters who don't have a voice, and likely won't have a club to follow in the future.

As for the game, 2-2.

absolutely spot on, I have a season ticket, and I get no pleasure from the match day experience as everything is tainted by our owners and the actions they have taken. If you still enjoy it good for you but for me I cannot stand by and watch something I love being run into the ground. I get some people don't want to protest me and chaddy have spoken at length on it, we both respect each others views but for me enough is enough

[Dunnfc]

absolutely spot on, I have a season ticket, and I get no pleasure from the match day experience as everything is tainted by our owners and the actions they have taken. If you still enjoy it good for you but for me I cannot stand by and watch something I love being run into the ground. I get some people don't want to protest me and chaddy have spoken at length on it, we both respect each others views but for me enough is enough

Anyone not prepared to take action even if it's half an hour before a game handing leaflets out or reviewing accounts etc is a disgrace. How anyone can continue to watch the systematic destruction of there club and sit back, attend and watch are borderline mentally ill.

Good to see the Newco idea now being talked about, i posted some very detailed posts in the accounts thread to underline how it would work and where it has been used successfully before.

People really need to realise and get it through there own minds that no one will buy a debt that they don't owe not even Seneca, there is as much chance of a buyer for this club taking a debt on as I am to meet Charleze Theron. The only thing what can happen is self enforced administration of which i've highlighted the possible scenarios before.

Happy Birthday Al, appreciate your thoughts but attending because your 70? What about the kids of today, take no action and they wont have a team to support when they are 70.

[Claytons Left Boot]

Quite agree mate. It's beyond me why folk can't get behind the protests for just this one game. I accept some want to simply watch games, some want to boycott and stay at home and others prefer to boycott at the games. But for one day and one day only, why can't they get together with the Blackpool fans and give it their all in an attempt to shame both the clubs' owners and the FA/Football League. Just the once ffs.

[den]

If it isn't worth fighting for, it isn't worth having.

[Al]

Anyone not prepared to take action even if it's half an hour before a game handing leaflets out or reviewing accounts etc is a disgrace. How anyone can continue to watch the systematic destruction of there club and sit back, attend and watch are borderline mentally ill.

Good to see the Newco idea now being talked about, i posted some very detailed posts in the accounts thread to underline how it would work and where it has been used successfully before.

People really need to realise and get it through there own minds that no one will buy a debt that they don't owe not even Seneca, there is as much chance of a buyer for this club taking a debt on as I am to meet Charleze Theron. The only thing what can happen is self enforced administration of which i've highlighted the possible scenarios before.

Happy Birthday Al, appreciate your thoughts but attending because your 70? What about the kids of today, take no action and they wont have a team to support when they are 70.

75 and I believe they will. Certainly boycotting matches won't increase their chances. Stop trying to impose your will on others. We will all do what we think fit.

[Parsonblue]

75 and I believe they will. Certainly boycotting matches won't increase their chances. Stop trying to impose your will on others. We will all do what we think fit.

Exactly right Al. There are clearly several thousand still happy to keep supporting the Rovers in games and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that despite what some on here would have you believe. Blackpool look like having somewhere in the region of 1,200 supporters on Saturday so clearly there is still an appetite for the game in that part of the world. Like you, I believe the club will survive come what may. It may be Blackburn Rovers 2017 or whatever, but I still believe that there will be a team at Ewood carrying the name of Blackburn Rovers. As many have pointed out Rangers are still around and playing at Ibrox, Portsmouth are still at Fratton Park. Anyway Al, hope we have something to celebrate on Saturday with a place in the fifth round.

[Amo]

Quite agree mate. It's beyond me why folk can't get behind the protests for just this one game.

Because some fans don't believe there is anything wrong with the club, or rather they're in denial and make crass comparisons to the 1960s when football still had working class roots and wasn't a millionaire's plaything.

Parson admitted that the off-field issues don't even come up in conversation with his fellow fans. Unreal. Even though everything that happens on the pitch is directly related to everything that happens off it. So when we continue to capitulate games and slump from one disaster to another and lose all our best players, that's nothing to do with Venky's gross mismanagement of the club. That's football!

[Dunnfc]

Exactly right Al. There are clearly several thousand still happy to keep supporting the Rovers in games and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that despite what some on here would have you believe. Blackpool look like having somewhere in the region of 1,200 supporters on Saturday so clearly there is still an appetite for the game in that part of the world. Like you, I believe the club will survive come what may. It may be Blackburn Rovers 2017 or whatever, but I still believe that there will be a team at Ewood carrying the name of Blackburn Rovers. As many have pointed out Rangers are still around and playing at Ibrox, Portsmouth are still at Fratton Park. Anyway Al, hope we have something to celebrate on Saturday with a place in the fifth round.

Only because there fans did something about it. Pompey fans even own it, Rangers fans rallied round during the IPO. So you seem to be relient on those now doing something about the issues with BRFC saving it by quoting those examples.

It's clear both Al's and your views differ from the majority but not doing a shred of anything which could help i'm just perplexed by it, by being under the illusion of everything will all be ok and assuming there will always be a club in my opinion and not to project on anyone is selfish.

[JBiz]

75 and I believe they will. Certainly boycotting matches won't increase their chances. Stop trying to impose your will on others. We will all do what we think fit.

You are quite correct. I can empathise with those who cannot go anymore for reasons of principle but it seems that some cannot accept there will always be a number who just want to support their team.

Supporting their team is not "not doing a shred" of anything or supporting the owners decisions. It's just what football support is when it's stripped back, for the love a sport and all it stands for.

We are all quite aware of how the Raos have completely sullied the name of our club, but getting other fans to unify in one action will NEVER be achieved by throwing labels around.

[den]

Supporting their team is not "not doing a shred" of anything or supporting the owners decisions.

Course it is.

[JBiz]

Course it is.

We have to disagree. My definition of not doing anything would be stopping attendance, not protesting, donating or attending the meetings.

Still supporting is one of those, it may go against your own personal choice of solution but that's the point.